Maule Collective

You'll find Maule Collective tucked away on Derngate, in a converted space that doesn't try too hard to impress you—which is precisely why it works. The bare-brick aesthetic and dim lighting create the kind of atmosphere where you can actually hear your mates talk, a rare luxury in town. The cocktails are taken seriously here without being pretentious about it; the bartenders know what they're doing, and they'll build you something proper rather than just pouring spirit and mixer into a glass. It's become something of a focal point for anyone in Northampton who knows the difference between a decent bar and just somewhere to get pissed.