# The Bee Hive, Northampton — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Bee Hive — Cafe in Northampton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 98 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/restaurants/the-bee-hive (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Bee Hive Kingsthorpe, Northampton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12489234912974940060&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Bee Hive](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114337975183744521968) **In short:** The Bee Hive is a cafe in Northampton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 98 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Bee Hive The Bee Hive is a cafe at Northgate School Arts College serving sandwiches and cakes. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The venue suits children and groups. A charity shop, used book section, and garden plant and gift shop are also on site. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Bee Hive's own website](https://northgateacademy.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Nicholas Rothwell House next door - M&S Simply Food next door - Kingsthorpe Grange Nursing Care Home 150m away - Cramden Nursery 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers tasty food, including sandwiches and delicious cakes, and features a charity shop, a used book section, and a garden plant and gift shop. They also highlight the amazing atmosphere and the polite, friendly staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (98 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Northampton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/683449). [More restaurants in Northampton](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (98 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://northgateacademy.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01604 777820](tel:01604777820) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Northampton **Plus Code** 9C4X73CX+M6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Northampton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNorthampton%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Bee Hive? The Bee Hive is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 9:30am–3pm; Sat 10am–2pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Bee Hive any good? The Bee Hive is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 98 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Bee Hive good for children? Yes, The Bee Hive is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Bee Hive? 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