Our Favorite Restaurant

Bruerne’s Lock restaurant is situated in Stoke Bruerne, a village which although mentioned in the Doomsday Book, really developed with the completion of the waterways in the 1800’s.
Running through the heart of this picturesque village is the Grand Union Canal, now enjoying a renewed lease of life through tourism. A short walk along the towpath will bring you to the mouth of one of the longest canal tunnels still in use – The Blisworth Tunnel.

The Restaurant, a Georgian red brick building, is situated opposite the Top Lock of a flight of seven. It has played an active role in the history of Stoke Bruerne serving as a private house, a general Store, Post Office and even a surgery before taking on a Gastronomic slant.

The accent is most definitely on the personal touch – whether around the log fire in the winter time or with an aperitif on the patio overlooking the canal, on a warm summer’s evening.

Under the direction of Nigel Hollick and his team, the reputation of Bruerne’s Lock has continued to grow steadily. The menus, changed on a regular basis, make full use of seasonal variations and some excellent local suppliers. The responsibility for the creation of these imaginative dishes falls into the capable hands of Head Chef, Nick Collingwood whose regard for quality and attention to detail is easily apparent.

The Restaurant