Fox & Barrel Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was AMAZING!"
• "The food was amazing...the layers of taste were remarkable!"
• "Had steak and it was delicious. Compliments to the chef, beautifully cooked and rich in flavour."
• "The food was fabulous. Really well cooked."
• "The food was absolutely amazing best Sunday dinner I ever had."
• "The food was delicious everybody commented on how delicious it was the dessert where lovely too."
• "The food was very tasty and filling."

Cons:

• "The fish I ordered was more batter than fish."
• "The food was good, but no better than anywhere else at a lower price point, and the menu is very limited."
• "Food very over priced for what it is!"
• "The menu felt restricted with a small selection of appetizers, starters and desserts."
• "Our meals were overcooked and almost tasteless."
• "Really nice starters and dessert, but the steaks were really underdone and the chips were rock solid :("
• "Food was ok. But nothing special."

Service

Pros:

• "Welcomed nicely by bar staff and very attentive service thereafter."
• "Friendly staff and exceptional service."
• "All the staff were welcoming."
• "Staff were excellent and attentive."
• "We had the most amazing helpful waitress though! Super polite and friendly, went out of her way to make the evening enjoyable!"
• "Wow staff and our waitress especially were attentive and nothing was too much trouble."
• "The staff couldn’t of been more helpful."

Cons:

• "Staff inadequate asked to pay for food before ordering a meal or leave my card behind bar."
• "Awful drinks service waited ages...mix up over paying."
• "The only negative to mention is that I found some of the staff a little cold & unwelcoming which was disappointing."
• "However the Manager seemed very grumpy on the phone and on arrival, he wasn't very welcoming!"
• "Service was quite slow in comparison to other standards for same size of order."
• "Service appallingly slow and staff leave a lot to be desired also."
• "Staff were lacking in care and consideration toward their customers."

Atmosphere & Amenities

Pros:

• "Recently been refurbished to a high standard."
• "The bathrooms are immaculate."
• "Open kitchen so you can see the cleanliness and your food being cooked."
• "The pub has a lovely ambiance about it."
• "Lovely atmosphere."
• "This is a lovely country pub setting, welcoming entrance and bar serving an excellent range of drinks including local ales."
• "Can I just say...what a beautiful place to dine in !!!"

Cons:

• "No cooling air system indoors..consequently the heat indoors was almost unbearable."
• "Unfortunately it was quite noisy but you were quite busy and you have to expect that."
• "The customer toilets left much to be desired sadly."
• "If your tall watch your head as there are some low ceiling you can bump."
• "When it gets busy parking disappears fast so do be careful."
• "If you want to sit outside be prepared to share the area with smokers."
• "The menu was extremely limited and quite pricy ( £10+ for an omelette!)"

Accessibility & Accommodation

Pros:

• "The fact it’s dog friendly is a bonus."
• "Dogs welcome too..a bonus for some.!"
• "Arrived without a booking and we were given a table without a fuss."
• "We managed to get seated immediately."
• "The children's menu was good too, with a very good quality meal being provided for our 2 year old."
• "The pub itself was very light, not dimly lit like many others."
• "The staff didn't turn us around and send us away, they managed to sort us a table."

Cons:

• "I went today with my son who is a powered wheelchair user and his PA. I booked a table that was suitable for the wheelchair, it was very busy always good to see! We waited an hour for our starter's ages for the mains, my son needed the bathroom, when I enquired where the disabled toilet was I was told they didn't have one?"
• "It took over 3 hours to serve 2 courses and coffee."
• "Table not ready. Never offered a drink."
• "Also little one is allergic to nuts but no allergic check when seated."
• "If you are travelling on the A49 and want a great meal at reasonable prices call in, you won't be disappointed."
• "Service was good however, as the restaurant got more full, service dipped where I was left nursing an empty glass for a while and deserts took a while to come out."
• "I was surprised they let dogs in."

Value

Pros:

• "A very reasonably priced menu - for those really wanting to indulge there's even a T-bone on offer!"
• "Price is average at London level."
• "The food is exceptional, restaurant standard, pub prices."
• "Price was reasonable."
• "Lovely wines at fair prices."
• "Wine is very reasonably priced for the quality."
• "The drinks were also good at a good price."

Cons:

• "Food very over priced for what it is!"
• "The food was good, but no better than anywhere else at a lower price point, and the menu is very limited."
• "I personally think it's over priced. £5 glass of orange and lemonade, the venue is nice and clean."
• "Food was excellent although I felt a little on the high price at over £13+."
• "Not cheap but quality was excellent."
• "The only down side is that portions are slow (steak pie and the Sausage and mash were the two dishes), especially as they are slightly more cost wise than it’s main competitors."
• "A little on the pricey side and a bit more on the fine dining side than normal pub grub portions."