The Fox and Goose Reviews Summary

Category: Gastropub

Address: Wyse's Rd, Chelmsford, CM1 3SN, United Kingdom

Phone: +441245248245

Rating: 4.4
based on 132 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The fireplace makes the atmosphere very cosy."
  • "This pub has a very lovely feel to it."
  • "Good service and atmosphere, nice cosy bar."
  • "Fully appreciated the air conditioned dining!"
  • "A beautiful setting too."
  • "Impressed by the surroundings and the sympathetic adaptions inside."
  • "Really lovely atmosphere here."

Cons:

  • "The lights were on full beam despite it being a Saturday night."
  • "Soul less atmosphere."
  • "Just left me feeling disappointed with visit, something was missing to make this a good experience."
  • "Just a restaurant now not a village pub which is a real shame."
  • "Some of the pub looked amazing but some just looked a bit dull."
  • "Was surprised to see the restaurant so quiet. Very silent with no background music - had a weird atmosphere."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was polite and very friendly, albeit slightly slow serving drinks."
  • "Attentive and friendly staff."
  • "Beautiful pub and staff were attentive."
  • "We were served by a really attentive waiter who treated us well without being overbearing."
  • "The staff here couldn't have been more accommodating, and made the experience very easy."
  • "The staff were very attentive and friendly."
  • "The young waiter and waitress couldn't have been anymore attentive."

Cons:

  • "With the service becoming slow."
  • "The service went downhill from there!!"
  • "The waiting staff seemed as if they were very inexperienced, not knowing basic drinks and serving flat sparkling wine to several tables."
  • "Staff was a mixed bag as well."
  • "The staff were running around like headless chickens with no one directing them."
  • "The waitress didn't ask if our food was ok during eating and didnt ask afterwards."
  • "The main general manager was very rude and had an attitude."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Well decorated, clean, classy, but most importantly with great food."
  • "The food came quickly and was of good quality."
  • "Food was fresh, tasty and great value."
  • "The food was incredible, I devoured the Chicken stuffed with brie and cranberry."
  • "Food was served promptly, hot and well cooked."
  • "Absolutely brilliant food, went twice in one week it was that good."
  • "The food was beautifully cooked, large portions and great range of vegetables."

Cons:

  • "The pork was incredibly fatty and the crackling was soft so you couldn't eat it."
  • "The pork was thin cuts of loin that was tough."
  • "Both came on those crumbly slightly stale tasting buns which you'd expect from a cheap burger van."
  • "Not a great experience food was mediocre and very greasy would not return or recommend."
  • "The roast chicken came as a leg which wasn’t stated and the roast potatoes were rock hard like they were frozen."
  • "Being a vegetarian I had the bhaji burger which was so bland."
  • "The ‘seasonal veg’ was more of a boil in the bag job as well as being bland."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "It was very reasonably priced."
  • "Price-wise, it was very reasonable, and I'll definitely be going back."
  • "Party of 8 with drinks, starter and main worked out £25 per head so excellent value for money."
  • "Great food and at £25 per head for two courses and drinks a good price too."
  • "One of the best options for its price."
  • "Very reasonably priced and the staff were very attentive."
  • "All the food was delicious and worth the money paid."

Cons:

  • "At £110 per head plus a service charge of £47... you pay for good service not bad service."
  • "A glass of wine way too expensive at £6.80 a glass!"
  • "With a bill of nearly £500 I wish I had cooked the usual toast at home."
  • "We felt the food was overpriced."

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