Queen Adelaide, Kingsthorpe

Pub Name::Queen Adelaide

Kingsthorpe

Town::Northampton

History
The Queen Adelaide is situated within the old village of Kingsthorpe which is now a suburb of Town::Northampton but once a village two miles from the town, it dates back to approximately 1760 and was surrounded by workers cottages these were subsequently knocked down to make way for the pub's car park and gardens

The Queen Adelaide (formerly The Queen's Head) first received a licence in 1838, but remained a 'Beerhouse' until 1961

Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 11.30-11

Sun: 12-10.30

General Description


Northampton's best kept secret

This year's (2012) Runner-up Northants CAMRA Pub of the Year

The "Ade" is a traditional stone built (listed) village local with a distinctive white painted frontage and low stone wall before the front garden.

The front bar retains an olde-worlde feel with low beams and an uneven floor, redecorated very recently, it leads to the skittles area with sofa seating.

The lounge is the main eating area has many pictures and posters and leads to the rear patio and garden.

Although a true CAMRA and real ale, cider and perry pub the generous portioned food is also very popular.


 * Northants CAMRA Pub of the Year Runner-Up in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2012


 * Northants CAMRA Pub of the Season winner Spring 2010

10% discount for CAMRA members on Monday and Tuesday evenings

Beers and Beverages
Regular beers:
 * Adnams Sothwold Bitter (3.7%)
 * Adnams Broadside (4.7%)
 * Copper Dragon Golden Pippin (3.9%)
 * up to 4 guest beers are available often feature LocAle micros including:
 * Great Oakley
 * Nobby's
 * Potbelly


 * Real Cider - oh yes, the landlord is a cider enthusiast and also distributes it

Events

 * Free Quiz with prizes on Sunday nights
 * Beer Festivals (annual, weekend following August Bank Holiday)

Other Features

 * Garden and patio drinking areas front and rear
 * Lunch meals
 * Evening meals
 * Separate bar
 * Disabled access
 * Northamptonshire skittles
 * Real cider - see above
 * Parking (see below)
 * Smoking area covered and heated

Getting There
Address: The Queen Adelaide, 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe (village), Northampton NN2 6QJ

Telephone: 01604 714 524

Email: info at queenadelaide dot com

Location Map

(Alight at Welford Road, outside or opposite garage) 4A, 60

many other buses if you get off at Harborough Road

Parking: Own good size car park right side of pub

Transport Links

 * A1 Taxis - 01604 621 600
 * Mayfair Taxis - 01604 631 111