The Folly
A charming thatched building from the mid-1700s offering a refined British menu and a warm, traditional pub experience.
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The Folly
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming thatched building from the mid-1700s offering a refined British menu and a warm, traditional pub experience.
Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance as tables can be hard to secure due to the restaurant's popularity.
Weekday Dining
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience compared to busy weekends.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
British
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1327 354031
Address
London Rd, Towcester, NN12 6LB, United Kingdom
Website
follyinntowcester.co.uk/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Exceptional Sunday Roasts
Indulge in an exceptional Sunday roast that surpasses expectations, featuring dishes like roast beef and vegetarian Wellington.
Charming Traditional Pub Ambiance
Experience warm and efficient service in a charming traditional pub setting, preserved from the mid-1700s.
Unique and Delicious Dishes
Enjoy standout flavors with unique menu items like cauliflower cheese, pork crackling, and black pudding starters.
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Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance as tables can be hard to secure due to the restaurant's popularity.
Weekday Dining
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience compared to busy weekends.
Try Unique Sides
Try unique menu items like cauliflower cheese or crackling on pork dishes for standout flavors.
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Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance as tables can be hard to secure due to the restaurant's popularity.
Weekday Dining
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience compared to busy weekends.
Try Unique Sides
Try unique menu items like cauliflower cheese or crackling on pork dishes for standout flavors.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Folly offers an exceptional dining experience with incredible food and a charming, traditional pub atmosphere. While many praise the high standards and unique dishes, some diners have reported issues with inconsistent service, particularly during busy periods or for larger groups. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the quality of the food often shines through, making it a memorable place to eat.
"We were lucky enough to get a late lunch booking and we had a wonderful afternoon. A great , almost retro style dining experience , with fantastic service. The food was amazing - you can tell it was all freshly cooked. A lovely way to while away a Sunday afternoon"
Michelle Andrew
"Did not disappoint! Delicious 10/10 Fish and Chips, which I totally recommend. We visited the Folly during the Bank Holiday. Plenty of parking, great atmosphere and lovely historical building."
Mitzi Chandra
"Love little thatched roofed inn serving delicious, freshly cooked food.
Had the black pudding and potato skins to start- tasty and a bit different.
Pork for main. Crackling was cooked to perfection and there was plenty of it.
Lemon tart for dessert which is on their set menu. Tangy and a decent amount of pastry.
Service was good, staff were friendly and helpful.
Would come back when in the area."
ruth connell
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Folly is renowned for its exceptional Sunday roasts, unique British dishes, and charming, traditional pub atmosphere dating back to the mid-1700s.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, as tables can be difficult to secure due to the restaurant's popularity.
Diners rave about the Sunday roast, roast pork with perfect crackling, black pudding starters, and the lemon tart for dessert. Unique sides like cauliflower cheese are also praised.
For a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during the weekdays, as weekends can be quite busy.
Yes, there is parking available, and some reviews mention being welcome to stay overnight in a camper van.
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Best i've ever had (we both had pork in the end) , excellant pate starter 5* really enjoyed it , although that amount of pate and chutney needs another piece of toasted bread, happens everywhere ive no idea why giving the bread in probably the cheapest bit of the dish ( however i refused to be beaten and just ate the pate and chutney on its own at it was so nice :) ) banoffee cheesecake was underwelming compared to other desserts i've had and tasted like frozen that had been defrosted although my wife thought it was lovely ( i have a major sweetooth so i think i'm right)Staff were fairly good although we didnt get our cultlery for starter and i got the wrong main which i accepted as the option was to wait 10-15 mins while they prepared the chicken roast i ordered. ( i remember the young lad saying he should remember the starter and main order for just two people as he gave us our drinks to begin ( no glass offered with the bottle of cider until i asked so i would offer people the option as an improvment) ..2 pate, 1 roast pork, one roast chicken was the order but i still ended up with pork and then when it came and i pointed this out i was asked to confirm by the mamager id changed my mind and thats why it had been sent back, no id sent it back because i thought it was someone elses dinner and they had sent it to me while some poor chap on another table was staring at a chicken wondering where his crackling was. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the food and it was a lovely way to celebrate, ate too much as didn't want to leave any bit should have skipped dessert or had a different one and it was a struggle to walk home.:)
Your Guide to the Best Sunday Roasts in Northamptonshire
Literally, a stone’s throw away from our house, so a very easy location to head to for a Sunday Lunch. The Folly Towcester is situated in the rural outskirts of Towcester, right on the A5 as you’re passing Milton Keynes to head into town. The original building sets back to the 1700’s and to this day, they still incorporate that quintessential thatched country style cottage look.
The Folly Inn | United Kingdom
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We took my parents here their first night visiting us in England and my father said it was the best meal he had the entire trip...
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