Caribbean DutchPot
7 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
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Caribbean
The Caribbean Dutch Pot @ The Press is a family run Caribbean Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Northampton. Our passion is sharing our authentic Caribbean dishes with the world and creating an upbeat atmosphere whilst doing so.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Bookings can be made in advance. For larger parties please make us aware on the booking notes and we'll ensure you are seated together.
Business Info
- Address: 7 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
- Cross Street: n/a
- Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Caribbean | Contemporary | Desserts | English | Hamburger | Hawaiian | Seafood | Steak | Sunday Brunch | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Late | Other |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | PayPal | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: 10.00 |
- Website: dutchpot.restaurant
- Phone: 441604376083
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Prix Fixe Menu, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Big Screen TV,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday
- All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 23:00
- Thursday
- All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 23:00
- Friday
- All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 23:00
- Saturday
- All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 23:45
- Sunday
- Dinner - Restaurant 13:00 - 23:00
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.74 out of 5 stars based on 489 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2023
Margaret J.
We had the most enjoyable evening. The food was great and the service brilliant. Despite Anne Marie working on her own due to staff illness, she did an amazing job, serving 12 of us and her personality shined through. Well done to everyone, owner, chef and front of house. We will be back. Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 07, 2023
Vanessa A.
love Caribbean food and this doesn't disappoint , it was delicious. Great place to eat
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2023
Olabode E.
The service was excellent, the meal was delicious.
My wife and I are not disappointed as we came in to celebrate our first Valentine as couple.
There was also an amazing life performance that brightens our day
It was a beautiful time at Caribbean Dutch Pot, Northampton
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2022
Peter M.
Amazing food, superb quality with a great service to match. Will be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2022
Tanuj k.
loved it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2022
Joy M.
This is for the purpose of improvement in context of food prep
1. Rice n peas was too peppery due to being cooked with scotch bonnet. Pls be aware not everyone likes it this way
2. Grilled salmon was very dry, rubbery, and overdone. Glaze had dried up,and I had to ask for sauce to pour all over it. Only garlic mayo was offered.
Despite these flaws, we always have a great time at the press and will def eat there again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2022
Mair H.
great food and servcie as always
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 07, 2022
Louise M.
Amazing food!!!!
Cocktails were great too.
It was very quiet in the restaurant for a Saturday night but didn’t bother us as was with 3 other friends so could hear each other talk.
Would definitely recommend and return.
Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2022
Pauline V.
We love this place, excellent food and a great vibe and great deals on cocktails. A really great place with lovely staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2022
Matthew C.
My wife and I came here for our 11 year anniversary and really couldn't have asked for better food/service. They had even decorated the table with rose petals, candles and a handwritten sign just to make it extra special.
I can honestly say that the food was some of the best we've tried in the town and some of the best Caribbean food we've ever had.
The Dumplings and Stamp & Go were perfect, the Jersey chicken and Jerk Mac and Cheese pie were seriously good and the Chocolate and Orange cake was every bit as good as it looks.
The staff were extremely friendly and attentive making sure we were always topped up with drinks & the waiting time in between courses was pretty good.
We loved the decor and all in all this place is a real gem in a town full of good places to eat. Prices are very good too for the portion sizes.
Thank you for making our anniversary so special, we will 100% be back again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2022
Kirsty L.
The food is incredible and a really cosy, family feel to the place. My only bit of constructive feedback is around checking in for drinks. We didn't get asked if we needed another round and ended up needing to flag the waitress down.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2022
Emlyn H.
Amazing,! Already booked again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 20, 2021
Kelly S.
We had a nice dining experience. We had a mix of dishes and bought an extra dish to share between the 4 of us. My only suggestion is that the curry goat, should have been marinated for longer.
The jerk was amazing, and we welcomed the pot of gravy alongside it.
Please consider changing your happy hour on drinks to include 7-9pm pls.
Loved the 3ltr punch and it wasn’t watered down like other places.
We can’t wait to come back.
Keep up the good work!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 28, 2021
Noella M.
Absolutely brilliant, awesome, amazing, a group of us came in . The service was excellent, cocktails and food fantastic, we will definitely come back .
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 12, 2021
Mandy W.
Lovely food, decent portions, we had to have doggy bags as we couldn't
finish and it was too good to leave. Friendly service, nice garden area. We will definitely be returning
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 26, 2021
Tessa C.
Great atmosphere, delicious food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 25, 2021
Victoria M.
We had a wonderful evening. The food was amazing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2021
Rachael C.
Absolutely loved this place. Great food and friendly service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2021
Anita L.
Loved it cocktails food fab definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2021
Karen H.
The whole experience was amazing , I will be back, the food was homemade and absolutely delicious, nice sized portions. The cocktails were yummy, the whole vibe was so chilled , we stayed there from 6pm to 9.30 pm. The staff were awesome and so friendly, lots and smiles and banter, they really looked after us. If you are a large group ask for the Hub seating area, its benches and has a canopy. Thanks for a great evening guys and gals :) x
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 21, 2021
dorrell K.
Lovely place and customer service, food took a long while to come to the table.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 20, 2021
Sophia A.
Takes quite a while for food to come but it’s lovely atmosphere and staff and foods delicious
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2021
Patsy W.
Wonderful time, relaxed atmosphere in the garden. Pleasant staff,good food and enjoyable background music
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 09, 2021
Amina A.
Amazing food, amazing staff
Can’t wait to return
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 23, 2021
mandy w.
Fab food, big portions. Staff were lovely, we had a great evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 20, 2021
Terry M.
Great place to chill with superb food and drinks.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 03, 2021
Becky H.
Brilliant good , excellent service and superb atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2020
Anna K.
Second visit. Not disappointed. Rum punch was wow!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2020
Walk in customer C.
Excellent. Will come again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2020
laura b.
amazing! can’t wait to come back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2020
Roy L.
Really enjoyed the service and the food was excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 27, 2020
Emma D.
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, good service. Already booked to go back!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2020
Samantha B.
Very enjoyable experience!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Llorren-marie C.
Amazing amazing amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2020
Daniel B.
The food was absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this in Northampton
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2020
Vicky S.
Absolutely amazing food, food cooked with love! Caribbean food that isn’t overloaded with spice but with so much flavour. We will never go to turtle bay again, this is how Caribbean food should be cooked. Thank you guys we’ll see you soon!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2020
Chanice D.
Staff were friendly and attentive although one waiter could smile more
The food was amazing
The atmosphere and music were great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2020
Leon M.
Fab atmosphere food was amazing definitely recommend and will return
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2020
Donna P.
Fabulous!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2020
Amanda E.
Have been here a number of times .... food is amazing, atmosphere is great.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2020
Rebecca R.
Superb
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2020
Fatooma F.
Presentation: top notch,
Taste: out of this world,
Vibes: amazing all-round
Recommend: highly
10/10✨
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Simone K.
Best food I’ve tasted great atmosphere and great staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Chris J.
The best most authentic food I have ever tasted! Compliments to the chef and staff, I will be coming back again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2020
Lorri S.
What a pleasure ! Food was amazing ... amazing presentation, flavour was perfect large portions & good vibes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2020
James T.
Considering it was only the second day of being open, it was a good experience, the team are lovely and we’ll be back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2022
Alley G.
Very welcoming atmosphere. The server we had on Sunday was a lovely professional young lady.
Now to the food… when you think to yourself “I could eat that again now” and it’s in the middle of the night, you know the food was good
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 27, 2022
Pierre W.
The rice portions for curry goat was small for price, staff was friendly overall experience was good.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 02, 2021
Lorraine G.
Great service & lovely food. Thank you for making a family night out very enjoyable.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 11, 2020
Ami P.
Overall, we had an excellent time and the food was so, so good. The only reason this was not a 10 out of 10 was getting food out to the tables was really slow. But, understandably, I am sure they are still trying to figure out operations since they haven't been opened for long in this large of a space. However, we will definitely be back!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 12, 2020
Shirley S.
It was a lovely evening with friends. The food was very good and the staff very friendly.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 29, 2023
Peter M.
Good food well cooked. Service was a little slow but nothing too terrible.
Particular favourites were the buffalo chicken wings and goat curry.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 29, 2023
Carol-lee M.
The outside garden was beautiful, but should not be offered if not properly tidied.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
May 24, 2022
Debbie L.
Lovely food & staff were very attentive. Can’t fault these areas at all.
Drinks order was a little chaotic due to being out of stock of a number of choices, but to be honest, I’d put this down to wider national shortages as opposed to the restaurant’s issue.
Ambiance was a little lacking, but only because it was a Saturday night & empty. I cannot understand why.
Get out there & try some Caribbean food! I’d happily visit again.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 04, 2022
Geraldine M.
Lovingly authentic Caribbean food
Friendly service, venue was on the cold side as they kept the door open due to Covid concerns.
Would definitely go there again there again though
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2020
Judith B.
I enjoyed my experience at the restaurant, the only drawback was the length of time between having our starters, which were a little over done,to having our main was quite a wait. The main was also a little over done but still very tasty. I will definitely go again and would recommend it to others to try.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2020
Karen G.
Really enjoyed our meal Thankyou, only feedback I would give is to turn the heaters on outside as it was very cold but we were determined to stay outside for the atmosphere :)
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Sep 01, 2020
carrie c.
Great restaurant with very friendly staff. No spice at all to the curry goat which was really disappointing, wish I had tried the jerk instead as that smelt amazing cooking on the grill outside. Would return for drinks and food as atmosphere was fab!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 20, 2020
Marsha S.
Beautiful place, staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. The waiting time for the food was a little over an hour to get our meal but was worth the wait.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 10, 2020
Patricia A.
Great food although a bit disappointed that we could only eat from the lunchtime menu at 3.30-3.45 and not the select from the main menu. No problem, as will just go again
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
Feb 08, 2022
Claire M.
This bar is great, staff are lovely and decor on point.
However, you can not staff a bar/restaurant of this size with 2 bar staff on a Saturday evening and serve cocktails! It’s impossible.
The place is next door to a theatre and not to expect patrons to pop in for pre show drinks and or meals is a gap in the business model.
The cocktails take some time to prepare and while the bar staff did this, basic orders of glasses of wine and pints got missed and caused a BIG delay in service.
It’s obvious that the management would want the cocktails to continue to be served, primarily because of the price point.
However, this isn’t feasible if you are going to be serving meals in a restaurant and customers who come to the bar for drinks.
The waitress for the restaurant area was flying around serving drinks and food also cleaning tables.
The young woman from behind the bar was trying her best to keep up with everybody’s requests, being stopped as she walked through the bar area and quite simply was becoming lost in the sea of it all.
The management clearly need to look at the staffing needs, perhaps to employ a cocktail waiter who solely focuses on cocktails and leave the bar staff to serve drinks and take food orders.
The food that we received was good, although the macaroni cheese tasted more of a creamy garlic sauce and the only cheese present appeared to be the melted cheese on the top.
The other foods were a good standard although the side salad garnish left a lot to be desired.
Basic items such as coleslaw and hard doh bread that you would expect to be able to find any traditional Jamaican restaurant what is un available.
The staff did their best although to keep a good reputation, perhaps, link in with the the theatre and create a special menu with specific seating and order times, quick to prepare meals that can be ordered and with the customer in less than 10min turn around.
Thanks
Business Response:
Hi Clair. Thanks so much for your review and sorry it has taken so long to reply. I certainly take your point about the cocktails while a show goes on next door and we have looked to cease these if and when a crowd desends on us again, particularly with such little staff. We had staff out sick that night and we never know the types of crowds that may or may not come from next door. Some shows we prepare staff and have only a few people. Other turn out to be as you saw the night. I also take your point about the Mac Cheese and have spoken to kitchen staff about that matter. As manager owner I hate when the service level drops and always review what went wrong and what we need to do differently. Reviews and feedback such as your always helps and I believe I spoke to you briefly on the night. Getting experienced staff is a constant issue and this has a negative impact on the service we give. We have advertised for a Mixologist... no results. I accept all that you have said and I do apologise for the experience that night. Whenever you come in again please please ask for me and I will make sure we make it up to you. Again your feedback is really appreciated. Yvett- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 16, 2020
Tina R.
The cauliflower starter was really good. We ate outside and although a little too smokey I like the fact the jerk was cooking on the BBQ. I think my jerk chicken would have benefit from a longer time marinating though. The service was good but the food was a little slow to come out but as I think it was cooked fresh on the bbq that's understandable. Unfortunately we were asked to move table because our table had apparently been reserved for someone else. That wasn't a great customer experience. Our bill also charged for a drink we didn't order. I think mains are probably a couple pounds too expensive Overall an okay experience. The highlight of the experience was the cauliflower and I would go back just for that.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 19, 2020
Julian T.
Food was really good authentic and very well presented, service was very slow but they were very friendly. To be a success which I very hope that they are they need to put a high focus on service. Best of luck and I will return.