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Simply stunning. Booked a table here to surprise my wife and she loved it! In the good books now. If you can, get seated on the second level, the views across the restaurant are amazing.
- Mon:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Tue:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Wed:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Thu:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Fri:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Sat:
- 12pm-Late (last orders 10pm)
- Sun:
- Closed
We say…
One of the oldest secular buildings in Northampton was transformed into Northampton’s most stunning bar and restaurants. Situated on Bridge, it is no more than a five minute walk from the very centre of Northampton town and is in close proximity to other dining venues such as The Royal Bengal, The White Orchid Thai and Sophia’s.
The Church restaurant Northampton is steeped in history and dates back to 1138 when the building was used as a guest house and hospice, a burial ground for soldiers and then Northampton’s first railway station. From the outside it looks like a functioning church, but step inside and you are transported into a whole new world. The restaurant has ornate décor and high ceilings which fills the restaurant with light in the day time and romantic in the evening, making it the ideal venue for anything from a quick bite at lunch or an intimate dinner for two. There are two additional spaces, adding extra dimensions to this gorgeous venue; a mezzanine floor which gives diners the best view of the entire venue, and The Chapel Bar and Terrace, a chic and modern place to relax and enjoy a quiet drink.
The menu is classically British and features seasonal ingredients and punchy flavours for a very reasonable price considering the beauty of the venue. You can expect to find dishes such as Chicken and Duck liver parfait served with spiced orange and beetroot chutney, and Potted Crab in a lightly spiced butter with toasted French bread for starters. These will delight your taste buds and get you warmed up for the show stopping mains. Seared duck breast with pearl barley risotto, lime, spring onions, ginger and chilli Thai noodles and Steak Frites cooked medium and served with fries, grilled tomato and garlic butter are just a couple of examples of the food on offer. There are a few vegetarian options available also.
The Church Restaurant is a breath-taking venue serving delectable food and a visit, whether you are local or not, is highly recommended. Make a memory at The Church.
A La Carte Menu
(V) = Vegetarian. (GF) = Gluten free. (DF) = Dairy free
Starters
Thai curry mussels (GF)(DF)
In a spicy spiced green coconut curry sauce
- £7.50
Ribboned carrot and courgette Tagliatelle (GF)(DF)(V)
Tossed in a garlic and pine nut dressing
- £6.50
Rabbit Terrine (DF)(GF)
With crusty bread served with redcurrant jelly and finished with truffle oil
- £7.25
British Camembert (V)
On a shortcrust base served with a plum and red onion relish and finished with sesame dressing
- £6.95
Seared Scallops (GF)(DF)
Served with pea puree, black pudding crumb and crispy pancetta shard
- £9.95
Mains
6oz fillet Steak (gf)(df)
With chunky hand cut chips and a green pepper sauce
- £22.95
Corn fed Chicken Supreme (GF)(DF)
Served with tarragon sauce, chestnut mushroom fricassee and rosemary and garlic pommes anna potatoes
- £14.95
Stuffed Squid (gf)(df)
Filled with roasted jerusalem artichoke risotto, diced chorizo and sautéed samphire
- £15.50
Sweetcorn and Spinach Roulade (v)
Filled with mushrooms and ricotta served with golden and candy beetroot
- £15.50
Pork Tenderloin (gf)(df)
Stuffed with brandy soaked prunes, a shredded pork bonbon apple puree, fondant potatoes and red cabbage
- £16.75
To Accompany
Hand cut sweet potato wedges
- £3.50
Mixed seasonal vegetables
- £3.50
Mac and cheese
- £3.50
Mixed salad
- £2.95
Hand cut chips
- £2.95
To Finish
Individual Black Forest Gateau chocolate ganache
With sponge soaked in black cherry and kirsch syrup served with whole black cherries and chantilly cream
- £7.50
Deconstructed passion fruit cheesecake
With a pistachio shortbread biscuit, light passion fruit mascarpone with passion fruit compote
- £6.95
Trio of chocolate; dark chocolate honeycomb, coffee and milk chocolate mousse and a white chocolate ganache (gf)
Served with a mint liquor
- £7.50
Lightly Spiced poached pear (gf)(df)
With pain de gênes sponge and champagne jelly
- £6.00
Selection of Cheeses (gf)
Served with chutney, celery and crackers
- 3 Cheeses £8.95
- 6 Cheeses £15.50
Ice cream and Sorbets (gf)
- 2 Scoops £4.00
- 3 Scoops £6.00
Lunch Menu
Available from 12pm till 2.30pm
(V) = Vegetarian. (GF) = Gluten free. (DF) = Dairy free
Open Sandwiches
Served with chips and salad
BLT
- £7.95
pLAICE GOUJON SSANDWICH
And tartar sauce
- £7.95
steak and caramelised onion
- £9.95
roasted pepper (V Available)
With pesto and grilled goats cheese
- £6.95
pan fried figs
With serrano ham, cream cheese and walnuts
- £6.95
- With ham £8.95
creamy mushroom and tarragon (v)
- £6.95
- With chicken £8.95
Burgers
Served with chips and salads
steak hache burger
- £10.95
chicken burger
- £9.95
halloumi burger (v)
With sticky chilli drizzle
- £8.95
- Add bacon for £2.00
- Add cheese for £2.00
- Add onions for £2.00
Soup
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your server for soup of the day
- £5.95
Salads
- Small £6.95
- Large £9.95
classic caesar
fig. goats cheese, pistachio and quinoa salad (v)
With balsamic glaze
pickled beet and feta salad (v)
Tapas
bread (v)
With extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- £2.95
olives (v)
Mixed green and black marinated in garlic and herbs
- £2.95
sun dried tomatoes
Marinated in garlic and herbs
- £2.95
pork crackling (v)
- £2.95
sweet potato wedges (v)
- £3.50
halloumi fries (v)
With sundried tomato relish
- £3.50
beetroot and goats cheese croquettes (v)
With smoked paprika dip
- £4.95
plaice goujons
With aioli dip
- £4.95
devon crab and leek croquettes
With a citrus mayo
- £4.95
pad thai noodles (v)
- £4.95
crispy chilli beef
Topped with sesame seeds
- £5.75
morrocan meat balls
With a pomegranate glaze
- £5.75
pan fried king prawns and chorizo
- £5.75
chicken skewers
With a ginger and apricot glaze
- £5.75
Set Menu
Monday to Friday 12pm to 7pm
- 2 Courses for £11.95
- Add a course for £3.00
(V) = Vegetarian. (GF) = Gluten free. (DF) = Dairy free
Starter
Soup of the day (gf)(df)
Goat’s cheese parcels (v)
Wrapped in filo pastry with sundried tomatoes and oil tapenade
Mac and cheese (v)
With bacon crumb (v) no bacon
Cured salmon gravlax (gf)(df)
With braised beetroot, cauliflower and horseradish crème fraiche
Mains
Battered Fish and Chips
Served with mushy peas and tartar sauce
Steak burger (gf)
Served with chips and salad
Vegetable lasagne (v)
With garlic bread and salad garnish
Sausage and mash (gf)(df)
With onion gravy
Desserts
Lemon posset
With shortbread biscuit (gf)
Chocolate brownie
Bakewell tart
With chantilly cream
Selection of ice cream or sorbet (gf) (df)
Vegan Menu
(V) = Vegetarian. (GF) = Gluten free. (DF) = Dairy free
Starter
Baked Field Mushroom (vg)
Stuffed with tarragon risotto and a pesto dressing
- £6.50
Asparagus Risotto (vg)
Served with spring onions and roasted shallots
- £6.50
Broad Bean, Pea & Spring Onion Risotto (vg)
Served with roasted shallots
- £6.50
Roasted Beetroot Carpaccio (vg)
Served with a balsamic dressing and crumbled blue cheese
- £6.50
Wild Mushroom Pate (vg)
Served with crusty bread and chutney
- £6.50
Sundried Tomato & Basil Bruschetta (vg)
Served with pesto and balsamic glaze
- £6.50
Mains
Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Pie (vg)
Lightly spiced, topped with puff pastry and served with new potatoes
- £15.00
Mushroom Wellington (vg)
With a red wine and shallot jus, new potatoes and green beans
- £15.00
Spring Vegetable Cassoulet & Basil Dumplings (vg)
Slow roasted carrots, parsnips, celery and red onions in a rich red wine with haricot and butter beans
- £15.00
Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Strudel (vg)
With onions, chickpeas, sweet potato, mushrooms, leeks, fragrant harissa and roasted spices. with a refreshing honey and mint yogurt and crisp salad
- £15.00
Sage & Mixed Nut Roast (vg)
With chestnut stuffing and spiced apple sauce
- £15.00
Jerome Cauliflower & Atlanta Spinach (vg)
Mildly spiced haloo gobi' style, then baked with black mustard. with roasted bombay potatoes and coconut shavings
- £15.00
Desserts
- £6.00
Summer Fruit Strudel (vg)
Served with champagne sorbet
Blackcurrant Cheesecake (vg)
Served with a crème de cassis compote
Rhubarb Mille Feuille (vg)
Filled with vegan mascarpone and served with a fruit compote
French Apple Tarte Tatin (vg)
Served with cinnamon mascarpone
Italian Tiramisu (vg)
Topped with grated chocolate
Lime & Coconut Cheesecake (vg)
Served with a mango compote
Tapas
(V) = Vegetarian. (GF) = Gluten free. (DF) = Dairy free
Tapas
- £2.95
Bread with olive and balsamic oils (v)(df)(gf)
Olives stuffed with chilli and pepper (v)(df)(gf)
Sundried tomatoes (v)(df)(gf)
Pork crackling (df)(gf)
Devils on Horseback
Sweet potato wedges (v)(df)(gf)
Chips(v)(df)(gf)
Small Plates
- £5.95
Camembert balls with chilli Jam (v)
Fish fritters with Tartar sauce
Chorizo mussels (gf)(df)
Spicy meatballs in Moroccan sauce (gf)(df)
Mac and cheese (v)
Crispy chilli beef
Classic Caesar salad(v)
Sharers
- £10.95
Cheese platter
A selection of four cheeses served with chutney, grapes and ciabatta bread (v)
Meat platter
Selection of meats, cornichons, chargrilled peppers and ciabatta bread (gf)(df)
