Fox Harpenden in St Albans

Great atmosphere and service. Food was delicious.

We booked for Boxing Day and were really looking forward to it. Having been to the Fox several times before. However, sadly we were very disappointed overall. Our starters (scallops) were not cooked properly, my partners chips were hard and uncooked. I ordered the celeriac Wellington, which arrived with one stalk of cold broccoli and 3 very hard unappetising roast potatoes. We decided against desert, asked for the bill and voiced our honest appraisal of the meal. The manager did reduce our bill However in hindsight we don't feel we should have paid anything for uncooked unappetising food and we were still hungry after leaving. The Fox is our go to celebration choice,but on this occasion we feel let down.

Excellent staff and food, looking forward to going back soon!

Thks to all the staff for your service in 2024 always have fun at the fox Madrid chris

We returned to the Fox after our last visit some time ago, and we were really excited to come back for Christmas. The festive atmosphere was perfect, and the service we received from Fiona was absolutely delightful! She was attentive and friendly, making sure our experience was enjoyable from start to finish. It's clear that she truly cares about her guests and we remembered her wonderful service from our last visit ,her efforts made our return even more special. We can't wait to come back again!

Amazing food and amazing service by Biba!

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Thanks Amber and team!

We booked for our Christmas/birthday/anniversary celebration lunch, and were looking forward to a lovely meal! first hiccup, both real ales had 'just run out' very little in way of alternative, the suggested alternative turned out to be an alcohol free bottled beer!! We all chose the festive menu, all four starters were very nice, a little short on bread though. The turkey main was a disappointment despite the turkey itself being delicious, the roast potatoes (which were hidden under the turkey) had clearly been re-cooked, most likely twice and were inedible, the veggies were very al dente! The desserts were very nice! Many items on the festive menu carry around a 10%+ supplement! The restaurant is busy and tightly packed. The service staff were very good, but the chef/management needs to review what they send out on the plates.

Love this place. Good food, and good people.

Love The Fox, Adrianna the manager and her team of staff are fantastic, always friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to Christmas Eve supper there this year.

We had lunch at the Fox yesterday and it was superb. The steak fillet sandwich maybe one of the best we had in the UK, and special thanks to Marcin who looked after our table. We definitely recommend you this lovely bar if you are in the area.

I went on a busy Sunday afternoon, lucky there was a table free for an hour so I could grab some food and a drink. The food was lively and the staff very helpful. Would advise booking beforehand

Wonderful wedding breakfast We had our wedding breakfast at The Fox and from start to finish it was wonderful . Amber helped us with the seating plan and talked us through menus. All 30 meals came out perfectly and the food was superb . Thank you Amber and team :)

Amazing place to eat, great service, food was top notch. Would definitely be revisiting soon. Special commendation to Alex for a fantastic service.

We had breakfast with Santa this morning and it was brilliant! Lovely full English with champagne and Father Christmas was on very good form. Thanks to our waitress & Alex. Would highly recommend xx Merry Christmas to everyone at the Fox

We visited for our christmas outing from the office. the restaurant was nicely decorated and service was good, didn't feel rushed. All the food came as ordered and on hot plates, delivered to the table in a timely fashion. They took care to note any allergies. A very nice start to the festive season. thanks to all.

Lovely meal, lovely atmosphere for the christmas time. 🎄 good service by lots of staff all very friendly. Thank you Ben

We had a lovely meal at The Fox with special thanks to Krysia & Sarah

Toby and Alex looked after my table and can j just say they were exceptional would definitely be coming here again and would recommend the fox to all my family and friends

Just want to say that my meal on Sunday was splendid. The customer service was exceptional and in particular Rowan was very welcoming and kind. 5 Stars

We visited on Tuesday and had the most amazing Sea bass that was cooked perfectly by Chef Kat. Thank you it was delicious!

What a delicious lunch! Special thanks to amber❤️

We really enjoyed our diner. Turkey dinner was very tasty. Shout out to our waiter Alex who took grate care of us. We will be back soon.

Great service from Alina and Spencer, food was lovely and delivered on time.

Spencer was exceptional, thank you for looking after us so well and making our night so special. We can’t wait to come back!

Amber and the team were so welcoming and attentive. Really made our experience special. Our waitress gave us some great recommendations- the pork belly is unreal😍

Adrianna was so attentive for our meal! As always - will be back

Adrianna is a great person to have look after your table

Beautiful restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Service was outstanding, great value for money

Great food great service great atmosphere

Great pub. Great staff. Always a good meal.

Lovely atmosphere in great surroundings. Food and service were excellent

I ordered from the festive menu. Got the scallops, sea bass and brownie form the 3 course menu. Food a delicious but the service time in between was long.

Not been to the FOX for a few years. That's about to change! Sunday roast to DIE FOR. Best roast we've had for probably more than a year. Plenty of food, amazing menu choices, lovely staff, food came quickly, piping hot and cooked to perfection. We came out of there stuffed and looking to book again for next weekend! Well done to the Fox. 12 out of 10.

I love the Fox! I love the food and the surroundings. However this time i was really unhappy with the way i was treated. I arrived at 4pm (on a Tuesday afternoon) the restaurant section was quite empty (as you would expect) I waa shown to an awful seat, next to the tills opposite the door. It was such a bad table that they used it for cutlery and they had to move the cutlery when they seated me. When I asked to move the waiter said all tables were resrved, which was a ridiculois lie. Only 2 groups arrived in the entire time i was there (2 hours). I have never been treated like that at the fox it was very very irritating. I didn't keep up a fuss because I didn't want the waiter to do anything to my food.

We had a lovely midweek dinner. Menu & specials gave lots of choice. Can’t fault the food, service and setting. Will definitely be back.

We had a lovely lunch at The Fox today. Our waiter was Spencer who looked after us superbly and was both very efficient and kind. Would highly recommend The Fox Jean Bryant

Loved the open fire!! Very relaxing, comfortable space. Recommend a visit if you're in the area!!

Pros : Food was lovely (roast dinner), and staff were courteous Cons : despite the restaurant being empty we were seated on a table by the kitchen, which was a shame. We were then joined on a nearby table by a group of 10 with incredibly poorly behaved children (one of whom nearly hit my daughter with a stone in the face. She seemed to think it was a good idea to be throwing them by the entrance / exit, and the parents seemed to be fine with it?!). Not the fault of the restaurant, but a shame that our meal was spoilt by other inconsiderate diners

Brilliant atmosphere, great food and lovely staff. Spencer looked after us brilliantly for our 30th birthday celebrations and had everything covered, went above and beyond!

Horrible experience! We ate at the Fox recently for Sunday lunch. Had a table for 4, and we invited friends from out of town, told them how good the Fox’s reputation was. While the food and the atmosphere were very good, we were abruptly asked to leave our table with no notice while we were in the middle of dessert, because they said they had another booking. We were not told this when we arrived, and we were not even given a short grace period. The waitress came to the table straight away with the bill and the card machine asking us to pay up immediately. It appeared that they had a party that included someone with a wheelchair and apparently our table was the only one that could accommodate this wheelchair. We were told if we wanted to finish our meal and have coffee that we could do so in the bar, well we didn’t want to do so in the bar, so we left. We were so embarrassed that our friends had to experience this, we could not apologise enough to them. Had we been told when we arrived that there was a time limit on the table, that would’ve been fine, but this was very unexpected and insulting. It appeared that the restaurant simply messed up their bookings, and we were inconvenienced by the situation. We were offered no compensation, and none of the staff who dealt with us showed the slightest signs of apology, we were just expected to deal with it. We hadn’t been to the Fox for a little while before this, and needless to say, it will be a very long time before we even consider going back again, if we ever do.

Used to be 5* but reducing in quality and atmosphere

We hired the private dining room for a special birthday for 16 people, the service and food was really good and Alina our waitress was really great. Would recommend.

Very enjoyable experience. Good food with attentive service.

Great service and very tasty food. Definitely recommend.

Very enjoyable visit. Delicious food and great service.

Absolutely loved our experience, our server was fantastic and it made the day for our daughter who was 18 last week. We came with family and will definitely return again

Great food, generous portions and service that goes above and beyond! We were with kids and they treated us fantastic, even booked us another table after our reservation time ended as we went there a bit later. Would definitely recommend for a great Sunday roast and a cosy atmosphere.

Most welcoming and friendly restaurant

The beef and ale pie is delicious and filling. My friend had the first and chips and it was a generous portion, compared to other restaurants. You will be looked after and the main restaurant has a nice ambience. If you are unsure about a dessert, have the mini with a hot drink, which is a great way to finish the meal.

Been here many times no issues. This visit, beyond poor. Long wait to order drinks and food once sat. Main meal was not nice. Potatoes were cold in middle and not cooked. One parties steak was not cooked correctly. Another had pie and pie surround too hard to cut. Complained, but after that waitress did not speak to us. Even after we paid the Bill and left she ignored us as we were walking past, no sorry or trying to fix it. Must be under new hands as never this poor. Think waitress called 'Alina'.

We had the pcpln24 wine and. dine menu. Scallops/Ribeye/creme brulee/wine and dine .wine pinfold bin2s ,all food and wine were excellent well cooked and presented ,excellent quality, one of the nicest meals out for a long time.will be back for definite. Can't wait .alan.

Really nice and cosy place. Food was great!

Fiona was beyond sensational. Exceptional guest service on every level. I have not been looked after this well in a very long time by anyone and I dine out a lot. Genuinely fantastic experience and looked after from start to finish.

Fiona was absolutely amazing!!! Such amazing service, we were so well looked after! I am so thankful to her for the best evening. Fantastic I’m every way!!! We will be back and we will be asking for her to serve us again!

I made the mistake of ordering a pizza. I went with a couple of friends after a round of golf, 2 of us ordered different pizzas and it was incredibly poor. The third ordered off the main menu and the pork looked incredible. I'd go again to try the mains. It's just a shame the meal I had wasn't great

Amazing food and good service. My lamb was delicious. 100% recommend.

Staff were nice, great food, and quick service 🙂 You’ll really enjoy eating here!

The Fox in Harpenden is a lovely pub restaurant consistently delivers exceptional dining experiences. Approximately 5 minutes drive from Harpenden town centre there is plenty of free parking on site. The menu showcases a delightful blend of classic British dishes with a modern twist. The ingredients are clearly sourced with care, resulting in flavors that are both familiar and surprising. Whether you're craving a hearty steak, a delicate seafood dish, or a creative vegetarian option, there's something to satisfy every palate. The service is impeccable. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to provide recommendations. They go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcome and valued.

Very slow service, food very average for the prices charged. Nice design and atmosphere.

We both had a burger and removed the pickles. Menu stated Monterey jack cheese, pickle and fries. It should’ve also stated there was some kind of dressing or burger sauce because we both thought there was a funny taste and would’ve removed the dressing/sauce which looked like cheese. This spoiled the food for us and we wasted some. The fries were nice and the place looks nice but for the price it was a disappointment. Not somewhere I’d go again, especially as the food choice for me was very limited to my tastes and I struggled to find something other than a burger to eat.

Menu is varied, good quality food, well presented and tasty, we visit often and have never had a bad meal yet.

Good choice and excellent standard. Better than average pub food

A lovely family meal with great service. Full praise for Georgina who served us.

Food is delicious place looks very nice and staff very kind Thank you will definitely be coming back

This place is amazing Food is delicious and staff very nice Would definitely recommend this place and will be coming back Thank you

Beautiful meal . Josie was an excellent and attentive server. Thank you The Fox and Josie.

Amazing food and service. Went above and beyond to help with our party. Nothing was too much hassle and everything went great. Would come back here again and again. The manager especially was absolutely delightful and on hand to help with everything. Great food, look forward to coming back.

Did not have any food so can not make a rating

The Sunday Roast is worth coming for.

The food and service here is exceptional. Really enjoyed our meals

been to the fox quite a few times, this time everything seem a notch up than before food was very good, service was great young people serving not like before very attentive we has Josie she was excellent so over all def 5 stars on this occasion hopefully it continues. vince.

Great atmosphere very friendly nice place

Great gastro pub, really great atmosphere and cracking service, would go back in a heart beat

I went to fox a few days ago. Food was great and service from Weronika and Spencer amazing. I will recommend to my friends!

Great meal this evening served by Spencer - he did an awesome job looking after us all, especially with my allergies!

Josh made my experience so amazing! Best service I’ve experienced in Harpenden.

Visited on the back of a recommendation and can't say we were disappointed. Very good food indeed!

We came from Croatia to the restaurant, and our waitress was a lovely girl named Josie. Thanks to her, our time was even better! Definitely a restaurant to recommend!!

So I went to the fox with my partner and 2 year old on Saturday we had not booked so was well pleased we got in it started out ok had not been there before as I got my drinks I was offered a tab on the table went to order my food and said put it on my tab and before I knew it I was refused to have my food on a tab I felt mortified as there was other people allowed to had a food tab the excuse I was given was we have had people leave without paying before but yet others were allowed to have a tab I can only put this down to the fact that I was dressed in tracksuits and how am I to do a runner with a 2 year old in toe so I payed my food bill before I sat down food was good but I will never go back your staff should not judge people if my 2 year old son was not with me I would have caused a seen as I’m am disgusted they felt my face did not fit witch in my opinion is rude

Our waitress this evening, Charlie, was excellent. Genuinely engaging and had the time to talk to us and the other guests. A real credit to the pub but also to herself.

The food has always been delicious in my experience, the staff most helpful

We visited for a family birthday lunch. Friendly and efficient service in an airy and bright pub. We really enjoyed the Panzaella Salad and they have mini desserts with coffee (machiatto was very good) if you're too full for bigger dessert.

The location was perfect, easily accessible with a good car park. Lovely decor and tables situated spaced so not intrusive for other diners. Excellent service by a very pleasant lad who was accommodating. Food was delicious, we all enjoyed every course and there was plenty of it. Reasonably priced also. A really enjoyable experience.

Clean, quiet cheap, nice place. Very good free WiFi there.

Attractive and welcoming pub. Excellent food with friendly and efficient service. A little on the expensive side but I don't mind paying more for quality service and food.

Had delicious lunch, quick and friendly service. Would definitely go again

Lovely afternoon in a lovely location. Reasonably priced as well.

Nice pub. Popped in on the way home. Lovely bar staff. Very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Great food, great service. We had a lovely time! My only disappointment was the portion size, quite small for me but nonetheless they deserve a 5*. Highly recommend!

Rosie our waitress was really helpful, attentive and had a very happy manner.

Great service, food was excellent. Really enjoyed.

Great food, very reasonable price and our waitress, Alina, was so lovely! Definitely recommend!

First time visiting - having a family meal. Polite & friendly staff - will certainly visit again.

Lovely atmosphere, but it felt overpriced for the quality. Service could've been a bit warmer.

Great pub Lots of parking Fireplace relaxing Bar staff friendly

Poor service. Unable to cope with high volumes of people. Staff are boarderline rude and very slow service. The so called artisan bread is 4 x half slices of cheap cold bread. Do not recommend.

Fabulous food. Great staff. Wonderful atmosphere. We enjoyed a lovely family Sunday Roast get together.

We prebooked a party of 6, on a Tuesday lunchtime. It looked like several other groups had also booked, including 2 tables of 8-10. So the Fox knew in advance they would be busy, but they seemed overwhelmed by the demand. Service was horrendously slow. Lunch took almost 3 hours. Soup was lukewarm, as though it had been left waiting in the kitchen. Tiny veg servings with the lamb. Even so, all the dishes were tasty, and catered for all diets and tastes.

Amazing place. Lovely Staff and great food.