Sondes Arms - Corby

"Charming venue in a lovely village in Northamptonshire, right on the edge of Rutland. The term 'Sondes' refers to an instrument that automatically sends data from hard-to-reach places such as underground or underwater—I had to look that up! The pub is dog-friendly in the bar area, which is a great touch. The carvery is absolutely delightful, with everything made from scratch. It's truly one of the best I've ever had. They also offer fantastic afternoon teas, delicious starters, and incredible desserts. It's such a beautiful spot to enjoy delicious food. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. It was disappointing—staff seemed inattentive and not particularly engaged. However, the place was quite crowded, and they did a commendable job of keeping everyone happy, so credit goes to the staff. It seems there could be improvements in management or training, but I mention this kindly. Parking is available at the rear of the venue; just look for the entrance on the left before the pub as you head downhill. There is disabled parking at the back too, though there is a slope to consider. The restrooms are clean. Rockingham Castle is just up the hill, another beautiful site to explore with dog-friendly gardens. #WalkswithBuddy #BuddyFriendlyPubs"

Our experience was very enjoyable. The restaurant was serving a Christmas menu. I had a roast, and my partner had salmon. Our meals were well prepared and very tasty. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was comfortable and well presented. Overall, we both had a lovely evening. Prices for food and drink were reasonable.

Really good atmosphere, good food and good portions via the carvery! Friendly staff and lovely decor throughout for Xmas.

We strongly recommend the igloo experience! It provided a beautiful atmosphere for the holiday season, and the food was fantastic as well. The starter was delivered to our igloo, and for our main course, we opted for the carvery, which was just a short walk across the courtyard to the main building. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Busy pub/hotel in a quaint village where all the front doors of the houses are a particular shade of green, by order it would seem. I happened to get here on carvery night and was treated to an excellent meal, with the unusual treat of being able to have different meats (ham and beef in my case) together. Loads of veg and the biggest Yorkshire puds I've ever seen. Certainly worth a visit if you are in this lovely neck of the woods..