The Lamplighter is a historic community free house at 66 Overstone Road, Northampton (NN1 3JS), Northamptonshire — CAMRA Pub of the Year 2013. It pours three changing beers from local breweries plus a range of craft beers, and runs Wednesday quizzes. For performers, it hosts regular gig nights in one large room plus a small rear snug, with a steady diet of live music and DJ nights. There's an in-house PA with mics on site. Open to midnight midweek and 1am at weekends, it's a well-regarded grassroots Northampton stage with real DIY/independent character.
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The Lamplighter is a historic community free house at 66 Overstone Road, Northampton (NN1 3JS), Northamptonshire — CAMRA Pub of the Year 2013. It pours three changing beers from local breweries plus a range of craft beers, and runs Wednesday quizzes. For performers, it hosts regular gig nights in one large room plus a small rear snug, with a steady diet of live music and DJ nights. There's an in-house PA with mics on site. Open to midnight midweek and 1am at weekends, it's a well-regarded grassroots Northampton stage with real DIY/independent character.
66 Overstone Road, Northampton NN1 3JS
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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66 Overstone Rd, 66 Overstone Road, Northampton NN1 3JS
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