Is Corby devoid of decent restaurants?

[FWIW]

Got a trackday coming up at Rockingham in a few weeks, stopping over in Corby and was wondering if there are any reasonable restaurants in Corby or near by?
Had a look on tripAdvisor and it doesn't look promising so any recommendations would be appreciated. Gastro pub would be ideal.

Thanks

[Bullett]

Define nearby....

Hambleton Hall is lovely about 30minutes away, I also like The Olive Branch in Clipsham.
Both have rooms if you want to avoid Corby.

[williamp]

Not much in Corby at all. But plenty of very pretty villages outside.

[Checkmate]

The Queens Head at Bulwick is good, a nice village pub with good food and drinks, friendly locals, and a nice setting. One of my favourites in that area.

[FWIW]

Queens head looks good thanks.

Bullett said:

Define nearby....
Hambleton Hall is lovely about 30minutes away, I also like The Olive Branch in Clipsham.
Both have rooms if you want to avoid Corby.

Thanks for the recommendations. Both look nice but probably a little too far. 10-15 mins in a taxi would be better.

[CardinalFang]

In a word...yes...Sondes Arms in Rockingham village is ok - decent food, decor was a bit OAP-swirly-carpet-carvery-special, but refurbed recently (website gallery looks like a complete transformation) I've not been in since. 10 minutes max from the circuit.

Otherwise there's a Weathespoons (Samuel Lloyd) about 5 minutes from the circuit: you'll pass it on the way to Rockingham village. As others say, surrounding villages have some very good pubs, but 10 minutes could be an issue.

[C70R]

The Castle Inn isn't too dreadful, from experience. Decent enough freshly-made pizzas and a few tidy ales.

[stewies_minion]

Snooty Fox in Lowick. Quick can there and back. Lovely this time of year too.

[motco]

I'm afraid I read 'Corby' as 'Corbyn'

[JoeMk1]

Ascough's in Market Harborough is quite nice, fancy food rather than a gastro pub, but not too expensive.

You'd need to book quite a long way in advance though.

[Robertj21a]

Nothing in Corby. Try Market Harborough or Uppingham.

[gregd]

It's a nice drive from Rockingham down to Oundle where we live. I recommend the Tap & Kitchen.. Gastropub food and their own Micro Brewery (plus interesting guest beers etc).

[FWIW]

Some great suggestions there! Thanks very much folks

I'll post back with a mini review

[manic47]

stewies_minion said:

Snooty Fox in Lowick. Quick can there and back. Lovely this time of year too.

I'll recommend the Snooty Fox too - plus you are almost certain to see loads of red kites as you drive down the A6116.

[Craikeybaby]

There used to be a few nice places in Rothwell, although it is a couple of years since I was last there. The Thornhill Arms in Rushton also used to be nice.

As has been mentioned there are a few places around the square in Uppingham, Don Paddys being my favourite.