The Navigation, Thrupp Wharf

Beat the Christmas Day hangover this year with some Bottomless Boxing Day Brunch! 🥂 (Now there's a tongue twister for you!)
Just £25 per person, book now to avoid disappointment: https://buff.ly/2JvbyYx

Christmas is coming, book now: https://www.thenavigationcosgrove.co.uk/c hristmas

Who makes the Christmas dinner every year in your family? Whoever it is, give them a rest this year and join us for your meal, let us take care of all things food - all you have to do is indulge!
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'tis the season to be thinking about food! 🎄🎅
Our three-course Christmas Party and Premium Party menus are sure to get friends, family and colleagues all in the festive spirit!
Book now:... https://www.thenavigationcosgrove.co.uk/c hristmas
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Happy World Vegan Day! 🌱 All our pizzas can be veganised with 'Create Your Own' and our delicious 'cheese': Gary! Go on - treat yourself. 😉

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🕷️

Make the most of time with the family and let us cook you a delicious Christmas Day lunch! 🎄🦃 From traditional Turkey with all the trimmings to Christmas pudding with vanilla custard, we have Christmas all wrapped up for you.
Book now to avoid disappointment: https://www.thenavigationcosgrove.co.uk/c hristmas-day

Overdid it a bit last night? Come and recover with a nice full English!

Friday's are for wine!

How about some lovely mid-week cocktails? Great idea! Glad you thought of it!

On Sunday, we headed to Allianz Park to cheer on the Mini's and Junior's from Towcestrians RFC, who we sponsor, at the Oakman Cup. The Oakman Cup is Oakman Inns independent rugby festival, which is held each year for all the partner rugby clubs. The sun shone and it was a great day of rugby from the teams from Towcestrians.

Are you looking for that extra special function space for your Christmas party? You've found it! Our wardroom is available for hire! 🎄 Check out our menu options and enquire with our Christmas elves now! https://buff.ly/2pZCl6n

As a nation, we are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a balanced diet, and this isn’t exclusive to adults. With this in mind, we spoke to both parents and children, and asked them what they would like to see on our new Kids' Menu; we invited some of our younger customers, aged two to 12, to join us for a tasting day, to get their feedback on some of the new dishes.
We have paired up with Go Ape! pop in and see us to find out more, and find your nearest Go Ape today: https://goape.co.uk/

After a few festive nibbles and drinks after work this festive season? 🎄🥂🎅 We have just the answer with our Bites At The Bar Offer!
Book now to secure your table: https://www.thenavigationcosgrove.co.uk/b ites-at-the-bar

It's International Gin & Tonic Day! Would you look at that? It's also a Friday! See you tonight...

NEW to our Autumn/Winter menu: Lamb Meatball Starter with Harissa sauce and puccia bread! 🐑 🍁

*NOTICE* We will be closed 3pm-6pm tomorrow, Tuesday, 16th October for staff training. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Our new Autumn cocktails are not to be missed, with some new additions and old classics, pop in and try one for yourself this weekend! 🍁 🍂

Worst thing I can say about this visit was that the gloriously bright sun shone in my eyes!

Moved to a different table in the shade under the pagoda and sat back and had a wonderfully peaceful chilled evening in good company amongst a throng of people just enjoying a wonderful evening.

I stay in Milton Keynes regularly with work and only after a quiet word from hotel management did I get the quiet recommendation for this hidden gem just 5 miles into the peaceful countryside.

Will I be going back, heck yeah :-)



Highlights of tonight were the lovely (plenty of care taken to prepare) soft boiled scotch egg with runny yoke.

Delish Steak with Diane sauce accompanied with a side order of broccoli and the apple and berry crumble to finish.

A decent non alcoholic beer meant I could get back to the hotel safely without having to drink fizzy drinks all evening.



When next I bring family to this area we will happily visit here to experience the evening here. Such a lovely find on a week away on work business.

Visited here for the first time today and can not fault any aspect of the service, atmosphere, decor and more importantly the food! Possibly the best roast dinner I’ve had at any restaurant, fantastic varied menu and lovely position! Will definitely be back!

Great food with lots of choice. Great staff who actually care and they certainly know what they are doing. Best to book though we were lucky we were driving past at lunchtime and got a table without any problem but within 20 minutes it was very busy.

Fantastic meal at the Nav today, although we had a big party with kids who were at times a little disruptive and the restaurant was busy. Food was fantastic and service was prompt and kind and friendly from all staff without exception. Our Waitress was ‘Maar’ who was brilliant and very friendly. Look forward to visiting again soon.

A+++

Excellent place to visit! Food is delicious, great selection of drinks and the service was fantastic. It was for a birthday meal and felt we were looked after very well. Great location with garden seating, patio and raised decking area with views over the fields and canal. Indoor seating as well with an open fire and a well presented bar.

Wonderful location.We were very well looked after considering how busy they were.we had the function room which was perfect for the small children we had with us who were quite noisy.The food was pretty good,the only problem was the very tough broccoli,but there was enough on the plate without it.We have been there before and will be back.

Was there the other week and the pork belly was so tasty �beautiful location... with polite staff all round, would like to give extra credit to joe as he was very assertive and helpful with amazing service skills with my Nans dietary requirements, thanks a lot joe really made my Nans day out special! Overall a must go to place!

Location is fab, can't fault that. Food is good, portions fairly good size but still a bit overpriced in my opinion. Would still go back though saying that. Only fault really is that they should have a 'family area' as with 2 impressionable children and the man sitting at the table behind us constantly swearing ruined the evening for us and we had to make a swift exit.....

Beautiful location set on the canal but dissapointed with the staff who came across as being stand offish and a little arrogant, not very welcoming.

The haloumi fries were delicious but the gambas pil pil left much to be desired. There was no or little pil pil in this dish. The chef needs to research the recipie. It was prawns in what seemed tinned tomatoes with a hint of garlic, no spice, very bland.

Must say the desserts we had were delicious, apple and berry crumble and passion fruit meringue.

Lovely warm sunny day and company made up for the lack of friendliness from staff who definately need training in customer service.

I was very disappointed in your staff and there disinterested manner to there customers. Think some extra customer service training is needed. Food was ok. Used to be a very welcoming place sadly this visit wasn't the best. Wrong drink brought over, ordered roast beef when I asked for cracklin I was told in a very abrupt manner that I would have to pay extra. Not great when I think your prices are on the high side. Won't rush back sadly.

Was turned away as I wanted to add my daughter to booking. I know it’s Father’s Day and it’s busy but I said I d sit anywhere or we would nt mind all squeezing round the table and they said no - lost deposit no Father’s Day dinner - shame

Second visit since it became a chain. Main pasta dish was so spicy i couldnt eat it but it didnt state that it was on the menu. Asked for some sour cream but they didnt have any. They brought tzatziki and tartare sauce instead!!!!

I suggested creme fraiche might be better, which they had. Rude disinterested waiting staff, wont be back to eat.

Lovely place with great views.

Nice food but the the egg cup size portion of chips was a joke for the price of the meal paid. Make sure you eat before!

Have always loved the location and the food here but the last few times it's been chaotic and rushed. The last time wasn't great and I've emailed in to say why and no one has got back to me!

First time there today and won't be going back, the guy behind the bar wasnt very welcoming and quite rude, then nice as pie to the next man in the queue, very disappointed

Disappointed with meal size, wife had pork belly which was 60% fat and couldn’t be eaten. Don’t mention anything negative to staff because you will be given the cold shoulder. Will not eat there again, total waste of £40:00. Location was nice by the canal, ok for a drink but that is all.

Worst experience. Disappointing for a surprise birthday meal, we expected it to be great! Service was sooo slow for a quiet week day. Was left with empty plates on our table for over 25 mins. Ordered steak, was over cooked. Then was replaced with a different steak as they had run out... which was fine. Then was charged the difference. Spoke to the manager and was laughed at. Emailed and sent the survey, not even had the decency to reply. Seriously shocking service from what used to be a nice place.

Visited about a year ago and the food was amazing! Well that has certainly changed! A group of us went for a birthday meal and we left very disappointed. The service was appalling and the food not much better. One meal sent back, the rest only half eaten. No drinks orders taken, no apology for food complaints, the waiter really could not have cared less. The worst dinner was taken off the bill and a discount given but only because we complained. Will not be returning which is a shame because it’s a beautiful setting.

Sadly, this place seems to get worse with each visit. Great location but awful food and slow service. Seems like the chefs can't be bothered and don't care. Mediocre pizza, very dry and tasteless mushrooms and cheap dry muffins. The poached eggs were overcooked so my dish was sent back. The table next door sent one of their dishes back too (wrong order delivered I think). This place needs a good shake up and probably only survives because of it's good location overlooking the Grand Union canal. Shame!

Worst thing I can say about this visit was that the gloriously bright sun shone in my eyes!

Moved to a different table in the shade under the pagoda and sat back and had a wonderfully peaceful chilled evening in good company amongst a throng of people just enjoying a wonderful evening.

I stay in Milton Keynes regularly with work and only after a quiet word from hotel management did I get the quiet recommendation for this hidden gem just 5 miles into the peaceful countryside.

Will I be going back, heck yeah :-)



Highlights of tonight were the lovely (plenty of care taken to prepare) soft boiled scotch egg with runny yoke.

Delish Steak with Diane sauce accompanied with a side order of broccoli and the apple and berry crumble to finish.

A decent non alcoholic beer meant I could get back to the hotel safely without having to drink fizzy drinks all evening.



When next I bring family to this area we will happily visit here to experience the evening here. Such a lovely find on a week away on work business.

Visited here for the first time today and can not fault any aspect of the service, atmosphere, decor and more importantly the food! Possibly the best roast dinner I’ve had at any restaurant, fantastic varied menu and lovely position! Will definitely be back!

Great food with lots of choice. Great staff who actually care and they certainly know what they are doing. Best to book though we were lucky we were driving past at lunchtime and got a table without any problem but within 20 minutes it was very busy.

Fantastic meal at the Nav today, although we had a big party with kids who were at times a little disruptive and the restaurant was busy. Food was fantastic and service was prompt and kind and friendly from all staff without exception. Our Waitress was ‘Maar’ who was brilliant and very friendly. Look forward to visiting again soon.

A+++

Excellent place to visit! Food is delicious, great selection of drinks and the service was fantastic. It was for a birthday meal and felt we were looked after very well. Great location with garden seating, patio and raised decking area with views over the fields and canal. Indoor seating as well with an open fire and a well presented bar.

Wonderful location.We were very well looked after considering how busy they were.we had the function room which was perfect for the small children we had with us who were quite noisy.The food was pretty good,the only problem was the very tough broccoli,but there was enough on the plate without it.We have been there before and will be back.

Was there the other week and the pork belly was so tasty �beautiful location... with polite staff all round, would like to give extra credit to joe as he was very assertive and helpful with amazing service skills with my Nans dietary requirements, thanks a lot joe really made my Nans day out special! Overall a must go to place!

Location is fab, can't fault that. Food is good, portions fairly good size but still a bit overpriced in my opinion. Would still go back though saying that. Only fault really is that they should have a 'family area' as with 2 impressionable children and the man sitting at the table behind us constantly swearing ruined the evening for us and we had to make a swift exit.....

Beautiful location set on the canal but dissapointed with the staff who came across as being stand offish and a little arrogant, not very welcoming.

The haloumi fries were delicious but the gambas pil pil left much to be desired. There was no or little pil pil in this dish. The chef needs to research the recipie. It was prawns in what seemed tinned tomatoes with a hint of garlic, no spice, very bland.

Must say the desserts we had were delicious, apple and berry crumble and passion fruit meringue.

Lovely warm sunny day and company made up for the lack of friendliness from staff who definately need training in customer service.

I was very disappointed in your staff and there disinterested manner to there customers. Think some extra customer service training is needed. Food was ok. Used to be a very welcoming place sadly this visit wasn't the best. Wrong drink brought over, ordered roast beef when I asked for cracklin I was told in a very abrupt manner that I would have to pay extra. Not great when I think your prices are on the high side. Won't rush back sadly.

Was turned away as I wanted to add my daughter to booking. I know it’s Father’s Day and it’s busy but I said I d sit anywhere or we would nt mind all squeezing round the table and they said no - lost deposit no Father’s Day dinner - shame

Second visit since it became a chain. Main pasta dish was so spicy i couldnt eat it but it didnt state that it was on the menu. Asked for some sour cream but they didnt have any. They brought tzatziki and tartare sauce instead!!!!

I suggested creme fraiche might be better, which they had. Rude disinterested waiting staff, wont be back to eat.

Lovely place with great views.

Nice food but the the egg cup size portion of chips was a joke for the price of the meal paid. Make sure you eat before!

Have always loved the location and the food here but the last few times it's been chaotic and rushed. The last time wasn't great and I've emailed in to say why and no one has got back to me!

First time there today and won't be going back, the guy behind the bar wasnt very welcoming and quite rude, then nice as pie to the next man in the queue, very disappointed

Disappointed with meal size, wife had pork belly which was 60% fat and couldn’t be eaten. Don’t mention anything negative to staff because you will be given the cold shoulder. Will not eat there again, total waste of £40:00. Location was nice by the canal, ok for a drink but that is all.

Worst experience. Disappointing for a surprise birthday meal, we expected it to be great! Service was sooo slow for a quiet week day. Was left with empty plates on our table for over 25 mins. Ordered steak, was over cooked. Then was replaced with a different steak as they had run out... which was fine. Then was charged the difference. Spoke to the manager and was laughed at. Emailed and sent the survey, not even had the decency to reply. Seriously shocking service from what used to be a nice place.

Visited about a year ago and the food was amazing! Well that has certainly changed! A group of us went for a birthday meal and we left very disappointed. The service was appalling and the food not much better. One meal sent back, the rest only half eaten. No drinks orders taken, no apology for food complaints, the waiter really could not have cared less. The worst dinner was taken off the bill and a discount given but only because we complained. Will not be returning which is a shame because it’s a beautiful setting.

Sadly, this place seems to get worse with each visit. Great location but awful food and slow service. Seems like the chefs can't be bothered and don't care. Mediocre pizza, very dry and tasteless mushrooms and cheap dry muffins. The poached eggs were overcooked so my dish was sent back. The table next door sent one of their dishes back too (wrong order delivered I think). This place needs a good shake up and probably only survives because of it's good location overlooking the Grand Union canal. Shame!

Worst thing I can say about this visit was that the gloriously bright sun shone in my eyes!

Moved to a different table in the shade under the pagoda and sat back and had a wonderfully peaceful chilled evening in good company amongst a throng of people just enjoying a wonderful evening.

I stay in Milton Keynes regularly with work and only after a quiet word from hotel management did I get the quiet recommendation for this hidden gem just 5 miles into the peaceful countryside.

Will I be going back, heck yeah :-)



Highlights of tonight were the lovely (plenty of care taken to prepare) soft boiled scotch egg with runny yoke.

Delish Steak with Diane sauce accompanied with a side order of broccoli and the apple and berry crumble to finish.

A decent non alcoholic beer meant I could get back to the hotel safely without having to drink fizzy drinks all evening.



When next I bring family to this area we will happily visit here to experience the evening here. Such a lovely find on a week away on work business.

Visited here for the first time today and can not fault any aspect of the service, atmosphere, decor and more importantly the food! Possibly the best roast dinner I’ve had at any restaurant, fantastic varied menu and lovely position! Will definitely be back!

Great food with lots of choice. Great staff who actually care and they certainly know what they are doing. Best to book though we were lucky we were driving past at lunchtime and got a table without any problem but within 20 minutes it was very busy.

Fantastic meal at the Nav today, although we had a big party with kids who were at times a little disruptive and the restaurant was busy. Food was fantastic and service was prompt and kind and friendly from all staff without exception. Our Waitress was ‘Maar’ who was brilliant and very friendly. Look forward to visiting again soon.

A+++

Excellent place to visit! Food is delicious, great selection of drinks and the service was fantastic. It was for a birthday meal and felt we were looked after very well. Great location with garden seating, patio and raised decking area with views over the fields and canal. Indoor seating as well with an open fire and a well presented bar.

Wonderful location.We were very well looked after considering how busy they were.we had the function room which was perfect for the small children we had with us who were quite noisy.The food was pretty good,the only problem was the very tough broccoli,but there was enough on the plate without it.We have been there before and will be back.

Was there the other week and the pork belly was so tasty �beautiful location... with polite staff all round, would like to give extra credit to joe as he was very assertive and helpful with amazing service skills with my Nans dietary requirements, thanks a lot joe really made my Nans day out special! Overall a must go to place!

Location is fab, can't fault that. Food is good, portions fairly good size but still a bit overpriced in my opinion. Would still go back though saying that. Only fault really is that they should have a 'family area' as with 2 impressionable children and the man sitting at the table behind us constantly swearing ruined the evening for us and we had to make a swift exit.....

Beautiful location set on the canal but dissapointed with the staff who came across as being stand offish and a little arrogant, not very welcoming.

The haloumi fries were delicious but the gambas pil pil left much to be desired. There was no or little pil pil in this dish. The chef needs to research the recipie. It was prawns in what seemed tinned tomatoes with a hint of garlic, no spice, very bland.

Must say the desserts we had were delicious, apple and berry crumble and passion fruit meringue.

Lovely warm sunny day and company made up for the lack of friendliness from staff who definately need training in customer service.

I was very disappointed in your staff and there disinterested manner to there customers. Think some extra customer service training is needed. Food was ok. Used to be a very welcoming place sadly this visit wasn't the best. Wrong drink brought over, ordered roast beef when I asked for cracklin I was told in a very abrupt manner that I would have to pay extra. Not great when I think your prices are on the high side. Won't rush back sadly.

Was turned away as I wanted to add my daughter to booking. I know it’s Father’s Day and it’s busy but I said I d sit anywhere or we would nt mind all squeezing round the table and they said no - lost deposit no Father’s Day dinner - shame

Second visit since it became a chain. Main pasta dish was so spicy i couldnt eat it but it didnt state that it was on the menu. Asked for some sour cream but they didnt have any. They brought tzatziki and tartare sauce instead!!!!

I suggested creme fraiche might be better, which they had. Rude disinterested waiting staff, wont be back to eat.

Lovely place with great views.

Nice food but the the egg cup size portion of chips was a joke for the price of the meal paid. Make sure you eat before!

Have always loved the location and the food here but the last few times it's been chaotic and rushed. The last time wasn't great and I've emailed in to say why and no one has got back to me!

First time there today and won't be going back, the guy behind the bar wasnt very welcoming and quite rude, then nice as pie to the next man in the queue, very disappointed

Disappointed with meal size, wife had pork belly which was 60% fat and couldn’t be eaten. Don’t mention anything negative to staff because you will be given the cold shoulder. Will not eat there again, total waste of £40:00. Location was nice by the canal, ok for a drink but that is all.

Worst experience. Disappointing for a surprise birthday meal, we expected it to be great! Service was sooo slow for a quiet week day. Was left with empty plates on our table for over 25 mins. Ordered steak, was over cooked. Then was replaced with a different steak as they had run out... which was fine. Then was charged the difference. Spoke to the manager and was laughed at. Emailed and sent the survey, not even had the decency to reply. Seriously shocking service from what used to be a nice place.

Visited about a year ago and the food was amazing! Well that has certainly changed! A group of us went for a birthday meal and we left very disappointed. The service was appalling and the food not much better. One meal sent back, the rest only half eaten. No drinks orders taken, no apology for food complaints, the waiter really could not have cared less. The worst dinner was taken off the bill and a discount given but only because we complained. Will not be returning which is a shame because it’s a beautiful setting.

Sadly, this place seems to get worse with each visit. Great location but awful food and slow service. Seems like the chefs can't be bothered and don't care. Mediocre pizza, very dry and tasteless mushrooms and cheap dry muffins. The poached eggs were overcooked so my dish was sent back. The table next door sent one of their dishes back too (wrong order delivered I think). This place needs a good shake up and probably only survives because of it's good location overlooking the Grand Union canal. Shame!