Shipmans

Bars, Pubs

Upgrade this listing

Website | 01604 806048
12 Drapery, Northampton NN1 2HG, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 12 Drapery, Northampton NN1 2HG, UK
Get more exposure


It is considered one of the most famous pubs locally and close to being one of the oldest pubs in Northampton town.  

The building itself is full of history, many areas of which we have kept and restored such as the barrels, the bar and fireplaces. 

Google Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (92 total ratings)

Johnny House
5 Star
My first time eating at Shipmans, very impressed. Lovely cozy interior with nooks and a wood fire (perfect on a cold winter day). I had the Ploughman's platter for 1 and it was fantastic. Even with a busy kitchen they got the food out in reasonable time. Many thanks, look forward to coming back! Would highly recommend!
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Jason Burke
5 Star
We had heard really good things about this pub, so we popped in for a quick evening drink. It was refurbished and opened again in July 2022. The makeover is remarkable, with superb attention to detail. The bar area is small, yet cosy with little pockets of areas to sit. Stools at the bar are a firm favourite. Upstairs are two restaurant rooms which are really well laid out with a small but nice food selection. We have friends who have eaten here and they said it was the best Sunday lunch they have ever had. We may pop back for a bite to eat one evening mid week.
Sunday 26th March 2023
Michelle Andrew
5 Star
Wow what a refurb! Visiting again brought back many memories of pre bridge street drinks or a cheeky after work drink. It always has been a beautiful building but now it resembles an elegant night out. Sharing board was delicious too. Service on point.
Monday 7th November 2022
Nicola Butler
5 Star
Amazing to see the Shipmans open again, it's such a great addition to Northampton Town. The interiors are simply stunning and the attention to detail is remarkable. Beautifully crafted cocktails with a nice wine selection of wine. The food is superb, whether it's a quick bite to eat over lunch, dinner date or get together with friends. Oh and not to mention the best Sunday roast in Northampton! To top it off the staff are so lovely and friendly, great service! It' great to finally see high quality businesses like the Shipmans open up in Northampton Town.
Wednesday 9th November 2022
Jason Gregg
4 Star
A well presented pub shoehorned into a tiny building giving it some personality and character. Called in for an evening meal, great food very reasonably priced.
Thursday 4th May 2023