Admiral Nelson Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Great meal in a great atmosphere. Good value for money!"
• "Location is right next to the canal and in summer it's an incredibly pleasant place to sit and watch narrow boats going up and down the canal through the lock."
• "Lovely pub situated away from main roads so no noisy while sitting outside."
• "A jewel in the crown. A traditional country pub fantastic atmosphere."
• "A lovely, charming, canal-side pub and restaurant."
• "Lovely for a walk along the six locks and to see the Braunston tunnel entrance."
• "Lovely canal-side location. Friendly chats with the boaters passing through the lock."

Cons:

• "Immediately on entry we were overwhelmed by the most foul stench of sewage."
• "The room we sat in had a number of flys."
• "I don't like the alcove dining area. Lacks ambiance."
• "Despite saying they were dog friendly, did not allow dogs in that section."
• "Just traveled for a very long time on my boat, desperate for a cold drink, Google says they close at 11, there times outside say half 10 I'm sat here at half nine and the place is locked up tight with no sign or anything saying why."
• "Parking is a bit tricky when busy so in the summer I would park elsewhere and walk along the canal."
• "No WiFi available to customers, very poor/ no signal, unable to make/receive calls."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Really lovely food and atmosphere! Very helpful, welcoming and accommodating for a very wet family of 5 and a little dog."
• "The portion sizes were plentiful and the food looked and tasted fresh."
• "Simple lunch menu which is simply delicious."
• "Food was mostly good; my friend had the pate and it was one of the best pates ever."
• "The falafel and spinach burger with halloumi is delicious! One of the best veggie burgers I’ve had in years."
• "They do the best ever beer battered fish finger in a pretzel bun."
• "Food is very delicious. Starters were good size servings. Mains presented beautifully and tasted very good."

Cons:

• "Over an hour between ordering and appearing."
• "The main course goose had been massively overcooked to the extent of having the texture of shoe leather."
• "the food certainly does NOT represent value for money. The portions very small and grossly over-priced."
• "Not a huge menu and food is pricy. £14 for a home-made burger."
• "The food itself was very tasty and good but very small portions of meat/fish, especially for the price charged."
• "Whitebait microwaved, seriously and Burger overcooked, Coleslaw out a tub not homemade."
• "My vegi curry was nothing more that a £1:50 microwave meal from a supermarket."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Staff were lovely, although a bit rushed off their feet as pub was very full."
• "The staff were amazing nothing was too much trouble."
• "Service was efficient and friendly and the welcome extended to the dog in this dog friendly pub."
• "fantastic friendly service, very helpful when advising on my allergies."
• "The staff are welcoming and friendly and the service good."
• "The staff are very attentive and welcoming. Table service was excellent."
• "Staff super friendly and great service."