Fox Inn in Stockport

Terrible. Don’t go. Why? Because it’s never been open when I’ve been! Just walked out there today with my daughter, and we hoped to have lunch and drinks. But it was shut, despite stating it’s open on a Tuesday from noon. This is the THIRD time I’ve been (all different days and times) and it was shut each time. I’ve checked the website and socials and there’s no indication they’re shut. Terrible service for such a remote pub.

We have been to the fox for years under the old management (Terry) and have always been welcomed. However today I was taken a back by the rudest man. We arrived for the annual Boxing Day morris men gathering, albeit 4 minutes before 11am. I needed the loo, there was 2 men by a table near the door. I asked politely if I was allowed to use to loo and to my surprise the man said “ no you can not, we are not open yet” he then closed the door. It took me a minute to see if he was joking but clearly he wasn’t. I am appalled at such bad customer service. We were meeting 8 of our friends there, we have now all gone somewhere else.

Good and reasonably priced meal at a traditional pub. Went on a Sunday, they only have one menu, no Sunday lunch and dont expect gourmet food but if you are happy with bar food, with good portions and great service then this fits the bill. My husband had the fishfinger bap, chips and salad, I had the scampi and chips. Lovely chocolate pudding and ice cream for afters.

A great pub that Robinson’s forgot thank goodness! Sat in the hamlet of Brookbottom this charming country pub does great beer and pub food. We sat outside in the sun and thoroughly enjoyed it!! Highly recommend if you want to go back in time to true pub values and decor

We called at The Fox Inn after a lovely walk. We were ready for a drink and a bite to eat. The bar lady was lovely and friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with the choice of food on the Menu and she even made some sausages for our dog. I had the fish finger barm which came with chips and salad and my partner had the fish pie which also came with chips and salad, both were delicious😋

We tried to visit the Fox Inn for early evening drinks whilst staying at a local caravan park. Despite checking both their website and Google for opening hours, which both stated the pub was open, it wad closed on two occasions. We tried phoning them, but no one answered. There were clearly people in the living quarters as windows were wide open. We were totally ignored when trying to alert someone's attention. I hope they won't be complaining if they are forced to close down due to poor customer service.

Nice set up of tables outside under individual gazebos. Lovely food. I had fish finger barm with chips salad, lovely. My wife had vegetable curry and son chicken curry. All very good. Table service for food , although had to pop into bar for drinks orders. Excellent value and lovely setting.

Came here on Sunday with the wife and kids. Ordered, didn’t get my food till Tuesday, typical. All I ordered was a boneless pizza

Went in here for the first time and I enjoyed my time there. They have sky for the football the food was fantastic and they landlady was very warm and a great host. This pub is very popular with hill walkers and gets a lot of passing trade. You feel like you’ve gone back in time once inside as you can see by my photos and everything works perfectly. The food is good honest pub food cooked to a high quality and standard and it’s all prepared by the landlady. In one of my photos is a list of all the landlords since the pub has been open and the current landlord is the longest serving host. Bit difficult to find if you don’t know the location but get a taxi and you won’t have a problem. Please try this place out and have a traditional pint of real ale and some great food.

Had a fantastic meal at the Fox this weekend (as usual!) with four friends. I've been coming here for many years now, and it was great to return since it has reopened. I was very impressed with the safety measures they have in place, without spoiling the special atmosphere it has. The fish finger butty I had with chips and salad was delicious, and at a reasonable price at £8.00. My friends also thoroughly enjoyed their meal and drinks too. Staff were very friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend this pub, the best in the local area in my opinion!

The Fox Inn pub is one of Derbyshire's best kept secrets that's tucked away in a peaceful little hamlet called Brookbottom just outside of New Mills. Entering the pub is like stepping back in time with its old-school decor; horse brasses lining the walls; and a jukebox that only plays 45s; and a charmingly grumpy landlord. Good selection of drinks too and the food is great and very reasonably priced and surrounded by beautiful scenery. We like everything about this pub and always look forward to revisiting the place. Hopefully it will survive the coronavirus lockdown.

What a fantastic idea! 200+ people running from Marple to the Fox Inn at Brookbottom with beer/gin stops on the way and plenty more at the end. There was a great party atmosphere, and good beer. How country pubs aught to be. Hope for more events like this. It's pretty good on a normal day too, always very welcoming.

Great selection of drinks, friendly, obliging staff and HUGE great value portions of food. Prices fantastic. Glad to find it!! Very traditional decor - a real proper pub. We were staying on a nearby farm and it was a very easy 10 minute walk for our saturday dinner.

Impromptu drive to the Fox Inn after seeing someone recommend it on Facebook. Be warned that the directions on fb will take you to Sainsbury's so.ensure you use a sat nav. Situated down the end of a country road and with not much around it, it's a real traditional pub. Yes it's a bit dated but that adds to it's utter charm. The menu had lots of variety and choice and reasonably priced. When it arrived the portions were great and the good very tasty. It's definately worth a visit if in the area and looking for traditional ale and lovely ambience.

There are lots of great walks in the area and it's easy to plot a route which will lead you past this quaint village pub. On a sunny June evening it;s cool inside, but lovely sitting in the sunshine on their purpose built decking. Their own Fox Inn Ale is refreshing too. Enjoy!

A must visit pub. It's cash only but not expensive. Great food at great prices makes us walk there just for that. No seriously it's a fab pub in a lovely little hamlet with great views on the way there and back and definite must do and hidden away you would t pass it in a car but you can get to it by car. Inside it feels original and very welcoming and cosy. Nice staff and everyone friendly.

This could be a locals pub, but it seems lots of walkers have found it too. It's definitely not a pub you'd drive past, It's located at the end of a long escarpment leading only to the hamlet. Lovely beers, had to taste them all. And repeat a few days after. Had one early evening meal, very nice. Yes it is a bit tired, but rather that than a trendy gastro / bistro watsit! Smashing terrace for a nice day. The landlords / staff, well they are like lots of us, changeable.

A relaxing pint and a hearty meal was well enjoyed at The Fox. The pub lies in the tiny hamlet of Brook Bottom and is just a mile from New Mills. Food is excellent as is the service and the peaceful surroundings and sound of the brook . A visit here is well worth the effort.

This is a great place to stop for a refreshment after a long hike or walk. They serve chilled beverages and tasty lunches. It is very conveniently located for tourists and has a charming atmosphere.

Normalmente vamos a la Fox Inn de una noche de verano; y ahora de nuevo. Pero después de una mañana ajetreada que necesitábamos para recompensar con una comida y un paseo campestre.La nueva Mills está bien; pero el coche por la cresta hacia Brookbottom es muy pintoresca. El Fox es, literalmente, el final de la carretera; un buen hidden alegría, escondido.Teníamos un montón de atención y un menú variado; es el paraíso de los senderistas, pero da pub los impuntuales. Mi esposa tenía el pastel de pescado con todos los adornos; caliente y mantequilla rica. Tuve un Pollo Tikka con todos los adornos (aromático arroz, azafrán y un bol Naan, cazuelas de delicia; cargada con suculentos pollos y un rico; me salsa maravillosa seguro que vinieron desde un restaurante michelin michelin. En efecto como la casera vino a través cogí su atención; luego se levantó y dio una ronda de aplausos la ovación para la comida.El pub en sí es antiguo estrafalario, situado en el campo, buena comida y bebidas. Lo que no gusta.

Fox ha sido la sed de sed en este transeúntes de manera hamlet por unos 230 años. El propietario actual ha estado allí desde 1981 - el más largo de todos los terratenientes Fox, de acuerdo a la escala que se encuentra en la pared del bar. A pesar de su lejanía, el Fox es popular entre los senderistas, ciclistas, jinetes de las motocicletas y, en verano los fines de semana, familias disfrutar del sol en la terraza exterior. La cerveza es buena, la comida es sencilla, sin pretensiones y barato. Yo estaba muy triste al leer las críticas del propietario en desagradables algunas de estas críticas. Terry puede ser un poco agrio, pero después de 36 años a cargo, tal vez nos puede permitir que él, y de todos modos, la mayor parte del tiempo su hija Mel es alegre a cargo. El pub es una institución, decididamente a la vieja usanza, y ninguno de los peores. Personas que desean querer menús de lujo, servicio al cliente, y que insistir servil insistir en pagar con tarjeta de crédito debe ir a otro lugar.

Good fun as ever! That's all that needs saying really but Tripadvisor insists on more! Superb quiz by Elaine, top fancy dress by Mel! Beer and prosecco good too!

Realmente está oculto, ya que hay un solo track road para llegar desde New Mills (gire a la izquierda después de la Iglesia de Santa María) y es en la aldea de Brookbottom. Parada ideal para senderistas y ciclistas de montaña. Hay un aparcamiento y zona de estar fuera y se admiten perros dentro.

Excellent walkers pub. Lunch was good value for money. Plenty of seating outside although there is a car park. And the loo ...... (Ladies that is!)

Visited this what potentially what could be an awesome, beautiful escape into the countryside sneaky pint, scrumptious food bolthole. Disappointed that after at least 5 years or so of visiting this pub that the miserable customer hating Land Lord is still there. Tired boring uninspiring menu, cloudy horrid bitter. Took our dogs after a lovely walk, dog bowl outside, bone dry. Went to the bar, he said 'dishwasher's full, fill it up in the Ladies' - not accommodating or friendly in any way shape or form. Didn't stay for another drink ..... What a shame

No es el lugar más fácil de encontrar pero vale la pena el esfuerzo. Simple y un papeo pub. Tres de nosotros además de un perro nos detuvimos para comer después de un paseo. Hay un amplio aparcamiento si es su transporte preferido, o una...

A delightful and truly traditional pub - locals frequent so the atmosphere is friendly and caring. A great place to snuggle in on a cold Weekend, or sit outside on a bright sunny day.

We stopped off for a drink set in a lovely hamlet very quite lots of walks all around. Nice new tables to sit at and dog friendly

A quaint old fashioned public house nestled at the bottom of a hill near new mills. When we visited, the pub was empty but still full of atmosphere due to the great choice of music being piped into the pub, the warn fire and the brasses on the ceiling. We didn't eat here but sampled a few of the local ales which were to our satisfaction. When we left the pub had gotten really busy.

The Fox is a fantastic little pub situated in a small hamlet in New Mills, Derbyshire. The Landlady is very helpful and friendly and provides a warm welcome. Its very popular with locals and walkers alike. Excellent and varied bar food is available at reasonable prices along with some very well kept Robinsons beer. There is a beer garden outside which provides an excellent area for eating and drinking in the warmer weather. Parking is available.

The Fox is a hidden little gem, a great traditional pub, perfect place to stop mid walk. Not eaten there but menu looks good

Old fashioned pub and it's perfect. Great little pub with nice food. Like going back in time how pubs should be. Love it think it has great look about it

A nice historic pub with cosy historic feel and selection of beers. Good parking and outdoor seating. Often has events such as Morris Dancing keeping traditions alive.

Walking the Goyt Way, I fell upon this lovely pub in the hamlet of Brookbottom. Unfortunately the prices are tourist prices - over 3 quid for a pint of bitter shandy ?? - and the pint was warm. There were three patrons on a sunny August Saturday afternoon, which tells you all you need to know I guess ...

the pub takes one back to days when a pub was a place to relax and enjoy excellent service, good food, and ales.

I couldn`t imagine having a night at this quaint old fashioned pub as it is lovely inside and tastefully decorated with memorabilia but the seating is so uncomfortable and cramped, the wall seating is almost the same as church pews and the chairs are narrow and small.However, the beer was good and they have a cask ale specially brewed for that pub (Fox Ale) which was tasty and had a citrus taste.It is set in a picturesque hamlet about a mile walk from New Mills and over some beautiful countryside with fantastic views.I would visit again on a warm sunny day and sit outside but not indoors again.The have a comprehensive menu and although I didn`t try the food I observed a meal being served and it looked wholesome and good value with good sized portions, but the smell of old cooking fat as you enter would put me off ordering a meal.

Lovely little pub in a little hamlet. Warm, friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Service with a smile and some nice ales to drink.

This pub is one of the few traditional pubs left. Its dated decor complete with brass topped tables and farming implements adorning the walls, create a wonderful time capsule of how country pubs used to be. Simple food and family run, if you take it for what it is and enjoy a 'real pubs' you will love it!!

Have not been for some time, but well known walkers pub so decided a revisit was due. Food is keenly priced ( c 6.50 mains) - standard pub food but on our trip was very variable in quality ranging from poor to good. Main issue was ingredient quality but also some inconsistency in preparation with the same plate containing some excellent hot chips, lukewarm veg & aged chewy fish. However my companions salad was attractive & tasty. Portion size good, beer excellent. Overall food does not compare well with other local walkers pubs

We popped into the fox whilst on a winter walk and enjoyed a warm by the fire and music by a local folk band to go with our very nice beer and wine. It's a terrific little country pub, just like pubs used to be.

We enjoyed a lovely scenic walk to a hideaway pub packed with memorabilia with good food at reasonable prices

Stopped off for a Christmas Day drink whilst on a longish walk. The pub was warm and welcoming (the staff less so) with room to sit and enjoy a pleasant Robinson's bitter and a coffee - both were very good.A good spot for a rest and drink.

This pub doesn't change, I first visited it 30 years ago. Still couldn't think of a nicer sunday stroll than down to brookbottom in the Autumn sunshine for a couple of pints sitting outside.

There's always a good atmosphere at the Fox with walkers coming and going and others just whiling away a sunny evening.The setting is superb and the welcome friendly.They do a great toastie but the bacon butties were the favoured choice last weekend after the Fox Cross Four fell run. Went down a treat with the new Fox Inn Ale!Go have a look for yourself. It's a mile and a world away from New Mills.

Just as remembered. We stopped off in the middle of a walk on a lovely sunny afternoon. Arrived to a packed pub beer garden with a lovely atmosphere and loads of dogs. Didn't eat but good beer! Friendly staff and locals and very welcoming! Definitely worth stopping and would go again!

Stopped here for lunch with friends to break up a lovely walk.Great food, really good value for money and a warm welcome was given. Quaint interior, quiet atmosphere and I will definitely return again soon.

We have been here a few times of Foxing Day (boxing day to the none locals) but we were passing by and decided to call in for a pint of Robinson's finest. It's was nice to be able to sit next to the open fire and get warm and enjoy the place. There is a menu but we had just eaten but it's sounds lovely and very reasonable in price. It's a lovely little cosy place off the beaten track and the staff make you feel welcome. What more can I say. Go and see for yourself.

Superb position but sadly lacking in sooo many areas. This could be a real gem but if it were on a high street it would have gone the same way as so many other pubs and be shuttered up.The mixer bottles are sat on a shelf un-chilled, there is no facility to pay on card, prices are Manchester City centre levels and the surroundings are beyond "character" and are merely tired, the worst of all being the toilets which are very poor.

Today our family decided to go for a morning walk ,where should we go we thought.I know i'll see what time the fox opens web says 11.00 am,lets head that way the kids can have a lemonade.arrive around 11.20 am front door open we walk in up to the bar to be greeted by a young lady stacking the shelves,"good morning" i say, to a reply of "there's someone here" (shouting down to the cellar).Next the most miserable Bx/xx[d appeared " were not open" he grunted,"Oh the web page says you open at 11.00 am",well its wrong no one opens before 12.00am on a Sunday he grunts. Can honestly say this must be the most unwelcoming pub i have visited .A simple answer of sorry we don,t open until 12.00 would have been fine.Thought scrooge was fictional character obviously not.

Not sure if this place has changed hands or not recently but called with my wife whilst walking the dog over the cross, the aim was to call there for a drink and something to eat.I asked my wife to ask the owner for some water for the dog, he said they were already outside, unfortunately full of dirt and dead bugs! then we walked up to the seating area with menu in hand only to find dog dirt around the seating area!!!! Not Impressed we were the fist there surely as a tenant you would seriously check these things out as a daily routine.Obviously we decided to move on and eat elsewhere, actually it was New Mills golf club and what a difference great hospitality, superb food and amazing value for money, just walk back down the lane away from the fox and turn first left carry on up the rough track and its on the right at the end of the track!Cheers!

We visited The Fox a couple of weeks ago on our visit to the Stockport area. We enjoyed our evening sitting in the sun shine. Our laundry is testament to our visit - my husbands shorts and my navy blue trousers are ruined; yellow paint from the bench seating is engrained like zebra stripes across the back. Having tried several means of removing the marks they won't budge. I hope the paint has dried as effectively on the benches.

Every year we walk up to the fox. It's a little pub hidden away but every Boxing Day it comes to life with Morris dancers and about a thousand locals all gathered for some outdoor entertainment. No matter what the Derbyshire weather has to offer. Food is available in the form is homemade sandwiches and baguettes which are lovely. Homemade mulled wine and novelty brews are available at the bar. If your at a loose end on Boxing Day pop over you won't be disappointed.

The atmosphere and food were both excellent a typical English pub. The staff were very friendly and the views on the climb up to the Fox are stunning

The Fox Inn is a traditional pub in Brookbottom serving real ales and excellent food. A favourite with walkers and mountain bikers exploring the many footpaths and bridleways which cross the area. The real fire provides a cosy setting for lunch or evening meals which are great value for money.

In easy walking distance of New Mills and the Torrs Riverside Park, Millenium Walkway, Torrs Hydro and New Mills Heritage centre, excellent homely pub with great beer and a great friendly atmosphere

This is a popular place to stop for a meal while walking in the locality and also attracts many mountain bikers. The atmosphere was cosy and friendly and the food was excellent. The real fires will be an added bonus for anyone seeking a little warmth and a dry off from the Derbyshire weather.