Old House Bar & Restaurant

Walk into Old House and you've got that reassuring feeling of somewhere that knows what it's doing. Wellingborough Road's got plenty of options these days, but this place has the kind of staying power that comes from actually listening to what locals want. The food's unpretentious—good quality, proper portions—and the drinks selection doesn't mess about either. It's the sort of place where you'll see regulars at the bar mid-week and families tucking into Sunday lunch, all equally welcome. Nothing's trying too hard here, which is precisely why it works.