Queen Eleanor Hotel, southern edge of Northampton (Travelodgey-type place), does good food inc. F&C, big breakfasts etc. No need to book most lunchtimes - poss. some evenings. Bar and food areas barely separated, Abbot ale £3.97 and very nice.
Yesterday there was a cyclist in and he'd put his bike in the bar - OK as not many people there.
2 main courses, pint of Abbot and coffee £16.84. Have spent nearly £30 for two but a lot more food.