Join us at The Foxton Locks Inn for Burns Night, a night celebrating the life and literature of poet Robert Burns.
Burns Night is celebrated world over, it’s a night where Scotland lead the celebrations of the legacy of one of the world’s most famous literary figures, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns.
Five years after his death, the first Burns supper was held to celebrate his life and his poetry. Since then Scotland and now the world has celebrated the day annually.
Burns Night evening fills an altogether cold January evening with warmth and fun. The tradition makes Burns night a must- an evening steeped with history and culture.
Foxton Locks Inn has run Burns night events for several years. To mark the occasion in 2016 we be providing a special 4 course supper, including the traditional haggis (vegetarian options available). To set the scene we will be accompanied by our resident piper and a quiz will be held, with prizes being available throughout the evening.
Taking place on the night itself, Monday 25th January 2016, tickets are available for only £20 per person. Booking in advance is essential.
Gold winners and Highly Commended finalists received awards at the Leicestershire Tourism Awards earlier this month. The event was hosted by Leicestershire Promotions and held at Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel on November 5th 2015.
The judges at the fifth annual Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards were full of praise for the Foxton Locks Inn. In a review received following the event, feedback of the judge’s opinion highlighted a range of The Foxton Locks Inn’s strengths.
Amongst the comments, the judges praised in particular the recent redevelopment of the Terrace. “The new terraces has made a significant improvement, the addition adds to the positive overall visitor experience. The Terrace heating system shows sustainable impact and commitment.”
The review also expressed enthusiasm for the busy entertainment calendar at The Foxton Locks Inn, where guests can regularly enjoy entertainment nights ranging from live music to themed food evenings. “The Foxton Locks Inn show an exciting calendar of events, with discounts targeted in new repeat visitors which increases business” said the judges.
“The commitment to excellence is what you’d expect of a good pub. They have a strong menu, good ales and wine and an impressive breadth of special events. Their well-researched, practical and well thought out developments result in improved offer and increase business.”
To find out more about what’s on at The Foxton Locks Inn, visit here or to make a booking call 0116 279 1515.
Cheers! The owners of the Foxton Locks Inn are celebrating a decade in charge of the popular waterside pub by launching a new in-house beer.
Sisters Stephanie Hamblin and Sandy Tandy, owners of the Foxton Locks Inn, are marking the ten year anniversary by introducing a celebratory ale to their pumps – the ‘Foxton Locks Ale’. Available now, the special guest ale, brewed by Elgood and sons will run alongside the current range of real ales.
The sisters took over the running of the Foxton Locks Inn in 2004 after it had been closed for some time. The pub re-opened the following summer after extensive renovations in and around the canal basin, offering an extensive food menu to complement the section of wines and beer.
The past decade has given the owners many reasons to celebrate. Notably, in 2013 Foxton Locks Inn was named one of the ’30 great spots on the canals’ in the UK by The Times newspaper, cited especially for being one of the best places to eat.
More recently, the unveiling of a £150,000 renovation which created the all-weather Terrace space has proven to be a great success with visitors. The Terrace features under floor heating with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Foxton Locks and the canal. The investment earned the pub the accolade of Leicestershire Tourism Pub of the Year in 2014.
Stephanie Hamblin says “I can’t believe how fast the past decade has gone by. There have been so many good moments, and we’re looking forward to many more in the future. We wanted to mark our decade here by giving our loyal customers a Foxton house ale that I am sure they will enjoy.”
The Foxton Locks Inn is based at the bottom of the Foxton Locks just outside the village of Foxton near Market Harborough. The pub offers visitors scenic views and a location to watch canal boats pass. It regularly holds themed evenings, pop up restaurant events and tribute nights.
To find out more about what’s on at The Foxton Locks Inn, visit www.foxtonlocksinn.co.uk, or to make a booking call 0116 279 1515.
Join us at The Foxton Locks Inn for a very special Neil Diamond tribute night in aid of Help for Heroes.
Taking place on Thursday 12th November 2015, tickets are £25 per person, and should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Pre order is required one week in advance, and please inform us of any special dietary requirements at time of booking.
Call us on 0116 279 1515 to book.
Starter
Cream of celeriac soup (V)
Winter salad
With goats cheese, pomegranate & clementine’s (V)
Main course
Penne vodka salmon
Fresh chunks of salmon cooked in a creamy vodka and tomato sauce
Foxton Locks Inn are delighted to announce our new menu, just in time for May Bank Holiday weekend!
Book now to sample from our snacks and light bites, carvery or Foxton classic meals menu, or join us for a drink on our newly refurbished terrace.
Some of our new favourites for a warm afternoon include our ham off the bone with plum & apple jam freshly baked baguette & crisps, drunken chicken in a cider & honey sauce with mash & green beans, hand pressed local lamb & mint burger with minted yoghurt & cucumber & chunky chips, and our butternut squash, goat’s cheese & spinach lasagne.
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Open daily for lunch - why not drop in after a spring walk along Foxton Locks?
Foxton Locks Inn are delighted to announce our new menu, just in time for May Bank Holiday weekend!