Beefeater The Turnpike

The Turnpike Beefeater grill restaurant in Harpole, Northamptonshire

Searching for a steak restaurant in Northampton? Nestled in the leafy, rural countryside of the East Midlands, you’ll find a location with a big vision and an acclaimed reputation. Steak that’s matured for at least 30 days is a staple to our winning recipes at The Turnpike Beefeater. Paired with world-inspired seasoning and flavours, explore steak that’s grilled to sheer perfection from a team of expert, self-confessed foodies. Pub classics, seafood and plant-based options are also available from our Beefeater menu.

Our team

We’re just so lucky to have the team we have at The Turnpike Beefeater. Every order we serve is meticulously crafted with care, starting at the source with our sustainably conscious producers. The same passion is passed down through each stage all the way to service – steak restaurants in Northampton really don’t get much better. From our chefs driving innovation with our menus, to our vibrant front of house team, where no task or request is outside their experience level, our dream team ensures you’re always smiling from start to finish.  

Our location

Conveniently located off the M1 on the west side of Northampton, The Turnpike Beefeater was once known as Tarry’s – after the individual that built it in the 1970s. Featuring charming exterior and interior woodwork, the aesthetic architecture is a real showstopper for guests upon arrival. Inside, décor is warm and stylish, offering casual dining in an atmosphere that’s heightened by our friendly service. Complete with a beer garden and pond, that’s perfect for a drink in the great outdoors during the warmer months. Our mixology experts have a refreshing, bespoke selection of drinks to cover you there! If you’re after restaurants or pubs with function rooms in Northampton, look no further. With space for up to 30 guests, we’re just the spot for your next meeting or family get-together.

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Why we love Harpole

An eclectic mix of culture-fuelled days out in Northampton and the surrounding areas await! After your meal, be sure to ask us for recommendations and we’ll happily steer you in the best direction for your interests. If you love walking through nature, travel just seven minutes by car to Harlestone Firs. Spread over 300 acres with canopy-high trees and parkland, this peaceful sanctuary for walkers, cyclists and joggers is a great way to unplug and allow nature to blow off the cobwebs. Any locomotive fans? The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a nostalgic throwback to the golden age of steam railways. Featuring a line that travels approximately 1½ miles from Pitsford and Brampton Station, get here in 15 minutes from our restaurant. Any royal history fans? A 12-minute drive away is Althorp, a peaceful Grade I location that Princess Diana once called home. Dating to 1508, this prominent stately home offers an excellent tour of its rooms – filled with some of Europe’s finest paintings, furniture and ceramics.

Simply a preview of what’s on offer, whoever your adventure companion or companions are, Northamptonshire – coupled with a steak experience here – is sure to create lasting memories you’ll cherish.