The Black Fox in Bath and North East Somerset

It's old and the floors are sloping, but it has charm. Everything is lovingly furnished (no fridge), very clean and room 21 is very large compared to the others.

Lovely breakfast, fast service (prob because it was early and I was alone) .hot and tasty (maybe a grilled tom and a few mushrooms would be a nice addition but what i had was filling and enough for me at that time)

Great place to stay in bath as it is very central. Their rooms are very warm, quiet and safe. Tea and coffee and biscuits is offered in the rooms. Downstairs, we had breakfast and the food is local, fresh and tasty. The portions are big and they set us up for the day's exploration of Bath.

Solid selection of local beers and ales on tap.

Lovely place to stay in Bath, the room was clean and just perfect, food was freshly cooked, staff very pleasant, definitely recommend

Awesome place for a pint and a catch up with friends.

Tried the Cotswold Way Breakfast. Quiet , fast service and hot food. The poached eggs were superb. Walk In .

Stayed in Bath for a couple of nights over the weekend and came across this gem. Great bar staff and a wonderful selection of local beers and spirits. My favourite was the Spiced Rum with Hot Ginger Beer. My wife loved the vodka and light Tonic. The mixers were by approval of HRH Prince of Wales!! Food menu looked good but on this occasion we didn't partake. Another time. Give it a go as the atmosphere was really relaxing

Lovely little pub with a large selection of gins

Lovely rooms located very close to all of the key sites in Bath. The breakfast was very generous and the staff were kind and attentive.

This used to be the Hobgoblin, but had a major refurb and reopened as the Black Fox several years ago. At first I thought it seemed a bit soulless and expensive, but it has now settled down to be a good, comfortable pub, with a reasonable range of beers and a good food selection.

Nice pub with good drinks and food.

Excellent service on a very busy Saturday. Great selection of drinks. We actually left to go to another pub, where we had a table booked for the rugby, but service was horrendous so we gave up and returned to the black fox. We decided wisely that their selection of local gins was a much better option than watching Scotland beat England!

Chose this as we parked in Avon rd car park and it was nearby. The menu sounded nice and had veg and gluten free choices so was ideal for all. We had soup, hummus, burger, fish finger sandwich washed down with some local ales and porter. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with good food and service and nice toilets! No wonder it was full the whole time we were there with tables being replaced as soon as people left and everyone looked satisfied 😊

We had such a wonderful stay. The room was grand and the staff were lovely. 10/10 recommend 👍

Great budget accommodation slap bang in the centre of Bath. Mark your host is a nice guy too 😀👍

Fantastic bar in Bath that offers locally sourced beers and ciders. Loved the atmosphere here.

Lots of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie nicks..... Good times.

Good Location Dogs Allowed Bottled Water and Biscuits in room Toiletries New Bathroom Digital Radio Bad Couldnt use Tv as you had to have login password and smart device Lots of scuffs and marks on paintwork Loose toilet Seat No cereal or fruit at breakfast Thin walls, you could hear everything in the next room Big cushions made the room look small No logo of a Black Fox anywhere

Visiting from Australia. Stayed here two nights. Had dinner and breakfast. Absolutely loved it! Fantastic location, great atmosphere, friendly staff, yummy food (have the burger it's delicious) and great selection of gin.

Looks cosy on 1st impression but it's cold (put your heating on please).

Stay here for one night. The location is good with breakfast included. The room is small but meet all needs.

We had a brilliant stay here, the staff were so lovely, the location was central and the room was perfect.

Stayed at The Black Fox as it is close to the Chapel Arts Centre. Great drinks selection, local craft beers, ciders and gins. Hotel room to a high standard - loved the quaintness of the building while having those modern conveniences. Worth a visit for a drink, also a great location to stay in Bath.

If you suffer from seasickness or carsickness you will probably feel dizzy and nauseous as soon as you set foot in your room on the third floor. It feels like being on a boat in rough seas, it's completely tilted. Otherwise nice, clean and welcoming. Great location for exploring Bath city centre.

It's OK if you like craft beers

Very good location in the center, room was clean and updated in a historic building. May just be me as a old building lover, but I enjoyed the uneven floors. I thought it added charm.

Convenient pub in the heart of Bath. Offers micro brewery beers and nice warm interior. Good for large groups.

Great pint of Mena Dhu Cornish Stout.

Front door broken, not safe. Mould on the walls. Fire alarm faulty went off at 7am two mornings running Staff friendly and polite.

Stayed here for 2 nights quirky pub & b + b under renovations would've been lovely but not good when the fire alarm continually goes off at 0600 in the morning and then again at 2300 if you want my advise & u want a restful nights sleep then don't stay here until they've sorted out their building works 🥺🙉 2 nt restful spa break turned into a nightmare 😴

Not much to say. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and outstanding local beers. Explains why it's always busy despite being off Bath's beaten path.

Small town pub vibes in the middle of the city. Limited but good menu and a unique selection of local drinks. Muller cider was very welcome on a cold afternoon.

We were really happy to find a table soon after we arrived as it was Xmas market Day and Bath was really busy. There was a small menu and a specials board so we decided what we would like to eat and made our way to the bar to order. Unfortunately this is when we found out they couldn't cater for my friend who was gluten free which wouldn't have been an issue, only The Black Fox clearly stated on the menu, allergies could be catered for. I asked for one of the dishes from the specials board only to be told there shouldn't be anything on the specials board as they don't have them. We chose food from the standard menu and my coeliacs friend went without. The food was ok but nothing too special. I'm not sure if they were short of crockery that day but the waitress came over quite a few times to retrieve our empty plates, even whilst others in our party were still eating. All in all a disappointing visit.

Great company with my friend in Bath,location central to everything,very disappointed with market,and as for the accommodation wd not recommend. If u want to eat go elsewhere,and also aviod breakfast very poor.Reviews that are on here I feel are false definitely don't warrant 5 stars that other people are giving. Lots off stairs to room not good if u have walking issues.

If I cd give zero I would .The meal choice was very disappointing room needed some tlc bed very compfy though and as for the breakfast that was a real let down very limited choice and only poached egg on all breakfasts options they did offer, wd definately not recommend the only good point is its location central for everything.

We went here a few times during our stay in Bath. Nice staff, good food, funky decor and a good selection of local drinks.

Really nice atmosphere chips were lush and the nachos were really good 👍 food 😋 👌

Excellent, hearty pub food and an incredible stout!

The Black Fox is to be avoided. At first you have hope. It looks cool from the outside. There's plenty of seating and there's a concise menu. All ticks in my book. However, I went to the bar to place my order (2 x steak sandwich and chips, 1 beer and 1 soda and lime = £33) and the female staff member spent the whole time gossiping and complaining to her male colleague. The whole experience was one where I felt more of an inconvenience than a paying customer. The place looks small from the outside but there are more seats downstairs. With only 2 people running the show (server and cook?) it felt like they were 1 short, with people often left waiting to have their order taken. I went looking for a member of staff to ask for ketchup and eventually gave up after waiting so long and searching both floors. Finally the food arrived and the best I can say is the chips were ok. The steak sandwich had 3 tiny pieces of meat and the bread was really dry and heavy. In fact we both left most of the bread and focused on the chips. I don't think any of the staff have ever eaten this dish. It should be easy and simple but it was, frankly, unpleasant. Even after the application if some much needed ketchup. When I asked someone else later that day they confirmed the Black Fox is not recommended. Save your money and go elsewhere. There are 100s of better establishments within walking distance. It's a shame.

Thought we would eat here before going to the Chapel Arts Centre. Nice atmosphere in the pub but a bit chilly. However we had to wait 40 minutes for our meal to arrive with no apology. Apparently only one chef on duty. If they had told us that when we ordered we would have gone somewhere else

In Bath to see a comedy show. Managed to walk in and get a table. Great service. Brilliant helpful staff. Great selection of drinks!! The JOHN THORNERS butternut squash pie was AMAZING!!!!

Great selection of local beers on offer when I visited. Enjoyed the food, good atmosphere and helpful staff. What more could you want?!

Popped in for a glass of wine. A lovely ambience.

If you are looking for a traditional pub (quite hard to find in Bath) that serves great pub grub, then the Black Foxis the place for you. Friendly staff, great beer and food was amazing.

Our room was on the third floor with no lift making it a bit of a struggle for us with COPD and asthma. The room was very clean and well furnished however it wasn't possible to sit up in bed at all as the bed was placed on a sloping wall. Each turn over in the night meant we banged our heads on the ceiling! Easily fixed by putting the head end against the opposite wall but... At various times during our stay - every couple of minutes - the entire building shook. Not sure of the cause but it made for an interesting night. Breakfast was good and for the price, overall it was good enough for one night.

Clean rooms and convenient location. Great Westcountry breakfast.

Had a short stay here and it was excellent. Staff are polite and helpful. When we checked in a staff member offered to carry my case to the 3rd floor. I was able to manage but it was good to know help was there should I have needed it. Breakfast was cooked perfectly, served on a warmed plate (some establishments forget this!), and there was a good veggie option. Good loose leaf tea was served in a teapot, not a teabag swimming around in hot water as happens in some establishments nowadays. Our room was serviced daily and was immaculately clean. We will be back!!

The menu says they can prepare gluten free food, to later find out they actually don't. I came here with a friend who is celiac, ordered myself a sweet potato squash pie (£15) given that the menu seemed to guarantee my friend could have got something. Then it wasn't the case. She asked at the counter and there wasn't anything they could make. This doesn't really make sense, if you can't offer anything gluten free don't write it in the menu, we would have left and gone somewhere else but I had already ordered. I don't see what they gain from doing so, you'd just receive well deserved upset reviews. A premise that doesn't specifically offer gluten free food won't say it in the menu, perhaps you can ask if they can but this wasn't the case, the menu explicitly specified they would offer gluten free food.

Great little pub with a nice choice of lagers, ales, ciders and local gins. The food was tasty and the staff friendly. Would definitely recommend.

A classy, understated and brilliant component of the Bath craft beer scene. At the time of my visit there were two permanent New Bristol Brewery lines and three Electric Bear. The food looked excellent, the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. A must for craft beer lovers in Bath.

Haven't been in here since it was called the Hobgoblin, nicely done out with some good beers on tap. Food was nice and served quickly..

We stayed 2 nights a week ago. The room was nice although the rooms shake after a bus drives past so if you have sensory issues this might not be the hotel for you. The floor dips so people with accessibility issues may find trouble. The bed was comfy but no live TV guide so you’re left to go through every on demand app to find out what’s live. Breakfast was average, no option of any other eggs than poached. On the first morning of breakfast I was given a dirty cup with my orange juice in it. After drinking 1/4 of it I realised it was dirty as there was a lipstick mark on it which horrified me tbf as I don’t ever wear lipstick. Lady serving rectified the issue but still left me feeling a loss of appetite. Breakfast was able to be adjusted so that I could have beans on toast so that was a +. It’s in a great location for walking about bath although no parking so a 5 minute walk and almost £40 to park makes me feel uneasy. Probably will consider public transport next time. Plug sockets on each side of bed which is a bonus for tech savvy people

Lovely little pub, great food too

I drink here a lot as the pub serves fantastic beer- and is a great venue for a pre-gig drink before heading off to the Forum

Stayed here for one night. Lovely bar (food looked amazing). Huge room and bathroom and really stylishly furnished. Breakfast was lovely. Would return and recommend

Barman is embarrassing. Will never be returning due to the arrogance. Terrible cramped seating arrangement means poor couples are constantly elbowed by people trying to get to the bar.

Very chill nice place, felt like we were in a nice wine bar in Paris ☺️

We stayed at the Black Fox for 2 nights, first night for a live music concert nearby, second night for some sight-seeing in the city. This is a quirky, old building close to the city centre and main transport links. Our 2nd floor room was spotless, the bed was extremely comfortable, and breakfast was very nice with decent quality coffee. The manager and team were really good and ran the bar, restaurant and guesthouse sides equally well. We ate here first night and the service was good. The food was fine, and basic, honest pub style. Prices are reasonable and we'll definitely stay here again.

Gobsmacked how rude and unwelcoming the bar lady was Tuesday evening October 10th. There was hardly anybody in there, I asked for our drink orders and everything I asked naturally came with a please & thank you, I was Met with no manners, tutting huffing and puffing because she poured white instead of red wine, which wasn’t my fault. After the order was complete, I’ve got the money to pay and I’ve got Met with no cash card. Only no sorry but we don’t take cash or anything like that. It was plain and simple don’t take cash card only… WOW! Firstly, all my cards and everything was in the hotel because we have just left the spa and all I had was £20 in cash so I said okay no problem we can’t drink then I’m sorry, she snatched the drinks off the bar pouring most of it over the side to try and pour it back in a bottle as we left . What is wrong with all these establishments not wanting to take cash that has made me now only pay by cash, and if I go anywhere now in the future because of this, I will refuse to pay any other way apart from Cash

Mediocre food, service lackluster and unwelcoming, bar staff clearly not happy to be working there, more interested in their phone.

Staff was rude at the counter and wouldn’t let me buy more than one beer without showing more IDs. It’s fine that they check IDs, but there are limits. The beer was at least good.

Good choice of real ales, nice cosy pub friendly service. Only down side i would say as with a lot of bars and restaurants in bath toilet facilities either up or down stairs, and when you walk with a stick not always ideal. But would still recommend for a drink though

Didn't stay at the hotel but had excellent breakfast very accommodating my partner is glutenfree they were very helpful he had one of the big breakfast I had granola bowl highly recommend 😀..We came back in the evening as they had an excellent Gin range.. Alex was dealing with an awkward French customer over age restriction challenge 25, she dealt with the female customer 100 respectfully and she is a credit to your establishment ..

Great beverages and friendly staff

Great place with excellent service, delicious ciders!

I popped in for lunch. Had fish goujons and chips with home made tartare sauce. Perfectly cooked.

I came here yesterday for a pint and came for breakfast this morning. The beer here was good quality, the server was helpful. The breakfast was ok, not the best I've had (i think I've been spoiled by some cafes elsewhere) but it was ok. The server was attentive and helpful.

We stayed two nights here at a cost of £358 and were very disappointed. The bedroom was a good size but had no air conditioning so the only way to stay cool on a hot night was to open the two windows, open the curtains, and try to sleep with the road noise and the noise of the floor fan. The bathroom window could not be opened.. The television service was streaming only. Had to sign on to get Netflix, BBC etc. No live ITV. The shower in the bathroom could be considered dangerous. A deep free standing tub that was very slippy and had nothing to hold on to - no handles. The breakfast was limited - no eggs other than poached. Toast was buttered warm and was soggy. The bacon and sausages were nice. The staff were nice and did their best. The location was good. Great for walking around the old town, but with no parking. £18 per day at Southgate.. Overall very poor value. Sorry - will not be coming back.

We love it here, it is the perfect location for Bath City center and the Forum entertainment venue, which we also like. The rooms are very nicely done out and have lots of character, but it is an old building so there is no air conditioning.

We stayed at the black fox for 2 nights. Overall the stay was really good, the room was extremely clean with good WiFi, Dyson fan to keep you cool (the room did get fairly warm) and the bathroom was very luxurious and big. A hair dryer is also included. There is complimentary body wash, shampoo, bubble bath, hand wash and cream to use during your stay which was a nice touch. There is a modern TV with Netflix so you can binge to your heart's desire. The bed was really comfy, the duvet was thick (bit too thick for the time of year) and plenty of pillows. We had breakfast included with our stay which was great, really high quality food! The only negatives are as follows : The light switch for the bathroom (which is opposite the bed) is on the outside, meaning if you need to toilet at night you will probably wake up your partner with light. I also found you could hear footsteps from around the building. During the day the road next to you is very busy, lots of loud cars, busses, honking. Overall the was a great place to stay and I would definitely come back again!

Just nipped in here for a light lunch and a drink. 9 of us in total, but very accommodating and all the food arrived at once which was delicious and pretty good value for money. No complaints at all, staff were friendly and welcoming.

Good hotel and very good food (breakfast)

Brilliant offerings of what was on tap at the time of visiting. Very knowledgeable and friendly service which made it all the best service possible.

This is a great little pub. Smart but funky. Cool but not overstated. Perfect for a few pints with the lads, or a quiet drink with the misses. The staff are excellent. The menu and food are great. Drinks wise caters for everyone lager, or 'craft lager' if you prefer, cask ale, wine. This is highly recommended, I will be back.

Great location in the center of bath. Clean, modern room. The breakfast was excellent and the service was top notch.

We stayed for 3 nights for a long weekend stay. Very easy, friendly check in. A wobbly, quite narrow staircase led us up to a very airy, spacious, pleasant, clean room. The ensuite was equally spacious and pleasant with very nice complimentary toiletries. This hotel is in a lovely, central position, a bit of road noise but managed to sleep well in the comfortable king-size bed. The breakfast which was included was very nice and there was plenty of choice. The only downside was that only poached eggs were offered with everything. We had a few drinks that were all very nice, local drinks. There is no parking on site but there is a long stay car park a five minute walk away, but at over £17 for 24 hours I felt this was quite expensive. All in all a very nice stay.

Great central location to visit Bath, parking within 1/2 mile, seperate entrance to rooms, narrow and steep staircase, so not easy to access with a lot of luggage, rooms are basic but tidy, anything you need. Breakfast is poor.

We just popped in for a drink to end off the day at the Balloon Fiesta in Bristol. We ordered our friends 17 year son a small beer as we had experienced with our own son that they may have 1 drink at the discretion...

The location is fantastic, close to the centre of town. Stayed 1 night, only real drawback is parking (available at Southgate as a 24hr for £18), that is Bath, not the pub/hotel who recommend this at the time of booking, and it does seem the...

Lovely venue with great drink. Bar manager really let the place down by the way he treated my friends and his staff member. The way in which he spoke to both then was utterly disgusting. Aside from that, it’s a lovely pub.

Can’t believe the negative reviews, writing this whilst still in the place, good food, decent beer/beer, really pleasant bar staff, and a really good Northern soul playlist coming the the house pa.

Stopped for lunch at The Black Fox and have to say we won't be going back! The food was extremely sub standard. The Ceasar salad was terrible, the dressing tasted rancid and the chicken was very ropey! When the waiting staff took the plates away...

We stayed 2 nights. Great central location but this does come with outside noise so be aware. Good size room. Lots of steps and wobbly floors so no good if you need easy accessibility. Very good breakfast, big portions and tasty. Very friendly staff who...

I really enjoyed my stay at The Black Fox. The room was in the eaves of the building and was quite spacious. The staff were very friendly and our breakfast, which was included in our stay, was amazing! The value for money was incredible. Thank...

Loved this hotel even though we had to climb a lot of stairs. Good bed, nice room with a bit of a sloping floor ☺️ Small but adequate bathroom Great breakfast, lovely staff. We had a good time here and would definitely go back

At 9pm this evening my husband and I were refused drinks for, supposedly, being inebriated. We’d had 2 pints or equivalent. It’s now 9:55 and we’ve been served without question elsewhere. The owner (we believe) had been looking at us strangely since our arrival. As...

Absolutely loved the different Gins and beautiful presentation! We I’ll definitely return on our next trip to Bath!

Three night stay with breakfast included. The room was cosy and comfortable with a bonus pub downstairs. Good pub food and drinks are on offer with friendly and helpful staff. No need for a car as the must see attractions are within easy walking distance.

We were on the top floor of the four storey building so it was bit of a climb to get to our room . The room was basic but adequate. The TV was bit of a struggle to use because it had no channels. You...

Great value for money!! Yummy food and lovely interior. We ordered sandwiches and the portions were huge for the price, I couldn’t finish mine but my hubby polished his off. Will definitely be back when we back in Bath!

We went in for dinner. Nice enough pub, but the food was disappointing. Small pie with some mash and tiny portion of peas (described as greens on the menu!), served on a small side plate.

Ate here and all very good great service and friendly staff. Would recommend and will return. Very clean toilets.

We loved our stay. A small inn in a beautiful old building that has a bed and breakfast feel. Our room and bath were very spacious and well lit. The hotel is near everything in Bath and the downstairs pub is great. Lots of local...

Visited today with my wife and dogs as found out they were dog friendly. Ordered some drinks with a man behind the bar who was quite abrupt. A large white wine (£10), I know and 1/2 a Diet Coke- £14. Paid, sat down and discussed...

First impressions were good; the pub itself seemed very cosy and inviting! The girl on check in was polite and friendly. The room was small but clean and very modern which we liked. There was a crack in the shower floor which had a piece...

Visiting Bath to primarily use a birthday gift voucher for the Thermae Bath spa. Was lucky enough to book this bar / hotel for 2 nights. Location is perfect - very close to main shopping streets and spa. The room was on the second floor...

Highly recommend this as a base to see Bath, right near the main sights of the city, great breakfast, good service and friendly staff.

Nice pub, ok beer, limited but nice menu. I had a Bath ale which was ok, between us we ordered sausage and mash along with fish and chips both of which were good. Our experience was tempted by indifferent service. There's a lot of competition...

We stayed two nights at the Black Fox. The location is superb. We were on the top floor and no lift, which meant we had three flights of stairs to climb. However the room was spotlessly clean. We managed to stay during a very hot...