Alexandra Arms, Kettering

Pub Name::Alexandra Arms

Town::Kettering

Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs: 2-11

Fri & Sat: 12-12

Sun: 12-11

General Description


A traditional back-street corner pub with a reputation for Real Ales, The LocAle::CAMRA LocAle scheme was launched here on Wednesday 20th August featuring a live broadcast from BBC Radio Northampton.

Entering the "Alex" from Victoria Street into the front bar, evidence of the pub's reputation is immediately visible. Hundreds (thousands?) of pump clips cover the walls and a good portion of the ceiling. The beers available are chalked up on a blackboard and are usually priced based on the ABV%. Two numbers at the top of the board track the number of different beers served and the number of breweries which supplied them.

The back room is home to traditional pub games such as skittles and darts. There is also a fruit machine and TV set. Access to this room is through a corridor from the front bar or direct from Alexandra Street. Note the "Australian" memorabilia including upside-down stuffed birds in the corner.

Northants CAMRA Pub of the Year runner up 2008

Northants CAMRA Pub of the Year WINNER 2005, 2007 and 2011

Beers and Beverages
The Alexandra Arms was formerly home to Nobby's Brewery which has now moved to the Ward Arms, Guilsborough. The brewery at the "Alex" is now used by Julian Church.


 * Constantly varying beer range
 * Up to 14 Real Ales
 * LocAle::CAMRA LocAle

Events
Constant beer festival

Other Features

 * Quiet room
 * Outdoor drinking area
 * Accomommdation
 * Light snacks available
 * Separate bar
 * Traditional pub games
 * Smoking area outside

Getting There
Address: 39 Victoria Street, Kettering NN16 0BU

Telephone: 01536 522 730

Location Map

(Alight at Victoria Street on one-way system)

Other services call at Newland Street or Eskdaill Street &mdash; a short walk.

Parking: Very limited on-road parking outside. Use nearby School Lane Car Park (Pay & Display).

Transport Links

 * KLM Headlands Taxis
 * McNally's Taxi