Fancy going out for a drink in St James? Here are some of the top rated pubs in the area

St James has a selection of pubs and bars you can go for a nice evening out, whether you just want to chill and have a drink with your mates, or watch a game of football with your favourite pint, here’s a roundup of the best places to visit.

Thomas A Beckett

Named after Thomas Beckett, who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162 and has a history that exceeds centuries in Northamptonshire, the Thomas A Beckett pub is a popular place to go for many people in Northampton. Rated 4.5/5 on trip advisor, you can be sure to have a nice evening out if you come here, with reviews saying its the “best place to go with friends for a drink.” So if you want to spend an evening down the pub with your friends, this might be the place for you.

The Foundrymans Arms

The Foundrymans Arms on St James Road appears to be a pub that gets overlooked, with people on Tripadvisor saying they can’t believe the lack of reviews the pub has, however with its small selection of reviews, each one has given this pub a 5 star rating. Smaller than Thomas A Beckett, but cosy with a fire, this pub would be ideal for a pint on a cold winter's night. With “friendly staff who will start a conversation with you at the drop of a hat” and “the best beer in town” the Foundrymans Arms would be the perfect place for your evening pint.

Jimmy's Sports Bar

Are you after somewhere to enjoy a pint whilst you watch the football? If so, Jimmy's Sports Bar is the place for you! Being an extremely popular location for football fans and having a rooftop terrace for the summer time, Jimmy's Sports Bar remains a key location for sports fans across Northampton. Serving Breakfast, Tapas style street food, cocktails and all your usual drinks and rated 4.2/5 on google reviews with customers saying it has a “very good atmosphere with friendly staff ”, Jimmy's Sports Bar is a perfect venue whatever time of day you plan to visit.

The Sevens Pub and Restaurant

The Sevens Pub is the place to go if you're a fan of the Northampton Saints, just down the road from Franklin's Gardens, you can guarantee this pub will always have an incredible atmosphere on match days. Tripadvisor ratings give this pub a 3.5/5 with people saying the pub is fantastic with a great atmosphere, if you want somewhere to go before or after a saints match then this is the place for you.