Piper, Kettering

From Northants Pub Guide

The Piper is a red brick-built pub on the outskirts of Kettering, near to Tresham College and Wicksteed Park.

Contents 1 Opening Hours 2 General Description 3 Beers and Beverages 4 Events 5 Other Features 6 Getting There 7 Transport Links 8 External Links

[edit] Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 11-3, 5-11

Sat: 11-4, 6-11

Sun: 12-10.30

[edit] General Description

Newly appointed as brewery tap for Potbelly

Entering the pub via the wide steps or ramp at the front of the building, there is a small lobby with access to ladies and gents toilets at either side. On the left is the Lounge which features a relaxed atmosphere and fireplace with coal-effect fire. On the right is the Bar which features a pool table, dart board, quiz machine, fruit machine, and juke box.

7 real ales on handpump at all times; one is always Hook Norton Hooky Best Bitter, the other 6 change on a regular basis. Tasting notes are provided on blackboards above the bar. An extensive collection of pump clips featuring previous beers is displayed around the bar area.

Real cider is available, usually Weston's Old Rosie. Also of note is the large selection of fruit wines.

Food is available all day until 10pm. The menu includes some "pub classics" like jacket potatoes or sandwiches, as well as a range of curries, and chilli con carne made to the Landlord's own recipe. Traditional roast dinners are served every Sunday between 12-3 (booking is recommended).

• Northants CAMRA Pub of the Season Winter 2009
• Northants CAMRA Pub of the Year 2001
• Brewery tap for Potbelly
• Cask Marque approved

[edit] Beers and Beverages

• Hook Norton Best
• 6 regularly changing guest beers including Potbelly and other micros, LocAle
  
• Real cider (H)

[edit] Events

• Pub Quiz with rollover Jackpot (every Sunday, 8:30pm start)
• Beer Festivals

[edit] Other Features

• Quiet room
• Garden outdoor drinking area
• Lunch meals
• Evening meals
• Separate bar
• Access for the disabled
• Darts
• Real Cider
• Parking (see below)
• Smoking area outside

[edit] Getting There

Address: The Piper, Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN15 6PS

Telephone: 01536 513 870

Location Map

Bus Services: (Alight at Wicksteed Park)

• 16 (Kettering) Kettering – Thrapston – Raunds [timetable]
• Kettering Connect A Kettering Town Centre – Burton Latimer [timetable]
• M50 Bedford – Rushden – Kettering [timetable]
• X4 Peterborough – Oundle – Corby – Kettering– Wellingborough – Northampton – Milton Keynes [timetable]

Nearest railway station: Kettering 1.2 miles (get directions)

Parking: Small off-road car park, some on-road parking outside.

[edit] Transport Links

• KLM Headlands Taxis
• McNally's Taxi
• Traveline East Midlands journey planner
• Transport Direct journey planner

[edit] External Links

• The Piper