The Fox in Winchester

Lovely lil pub with really yummy home cooked food, come with family for a early dinner late lunch, was really quiet but the food was fantastic and lovely bartender who was so lovely and helpful.

All the positives first.. great service, the bar staff and waitress were great! The wine was lovely (Chenin blanc) and really well priced. The pub itself is homely, welcoming, clean and traditional. The Ladies loo is an example of the attention to detail! Starters were soo good.... the mushrooms with the bread and sauce and teryaki beef. Perfect! The mains were just ok. The slow cooked pork 'special' was a very thinly disguised rehash of Sunday roast dinner, flabby fat, and dry sliced pork, a portion of typical sunday veg. The sauce was very nice, as were the roast potatoes. But not as you would expect a slow cooked pork dish in sauce would present. The fish and chips were disappointing, fish dry, the chips soggy and coated, i'm not sure they were hand cut. I'm also not sure but I would say the vinegar was watered down. However the batter was really nice and tasty. Not ones to waste food we did eat most, so not inedible.

We have over the years and pre covid visited the Fox on a regular basis. The owners are delightful and have been ever since we’ve been going there . The selection of beer is always varied and kept brilliantly, the wine is exceptional and is very well priced, compared to other local establishments. We quite often have Sunday lunch there and even if we haven’t booked the owners always some how find space for us . However after today’s experience at 6.30pm today I doubt we will be going back there for some time . They have a really rude female bar assistant working there . Dogs have always been welcome at the Fox , and we were rudely told to put ours on a lead even though the pub was virtually empty , not a problem, but perhaps there could be a sign saying so !! Even the owners keep their lovely old retriever off the lead ! The rather rude bar assistant then made a rather derogatory remark about me to her male colleague , thinking I couldn’t hear and was quietly told by her colleague to keep her voice down , at that point we paid our £42 bar tab and left . I wouldn’t dissuade anyone going to this lovely pub , but I’m afraid we won’t be back for some time . In fact the same bar assistant was very rude to us once before when we had a great Sunday lunch, but she messed up the order !!!

Sunday lunch with friends - delicious meal and dessert - great service by friendly staff - all this ensures we will definitely be returning

We have just had Christmas lunch and we were impressed by the food and the service. This is probably the 4th year we have been here at Christmas and intend to book again next year. Thanks to all at the Fox!

Great to be back at The Fox. Nice warm woodburners, tasty and delicious food which arrived in a reasonable time despite being massively busy. Pies were to die for as were the mushrooms yum yum 🤤. Staff were polite and patient, almost saint like despite having to deal with chronic moaners that were out for free meals. Yes it’s an old pub but it’s a free house. No it doesn’t have a baby changing room, but the staff will go out of their way to provide a baby changing mat and somewhere with plenty of room. Always been accommodating. Yes it’s low ceilings and the odd step here and there. But it’s character and it’s cosy and homely. If you can’t handle that, stick to your Wetherspoons or crypt. Keep it up folks! Will be back again before Xmas for sure!

Reserved table at 1.30pm. Food took 45 mins to arrive. Told the pie was chicken. When it finally arrived it was steak. Bit burnt on top. Liver and bacon dish: liver was tough. Fried mushrooms were cold inside. Ordered three hot drinks. Waited ages. Only two arrived. Clearly short staffed - especially in kitchen - and/or took too many bookings. Pub was cold. No heating on, just a fire nowhere near our table which wasn't enough on a chilly day. Miserable experience.

We came as a family group for Sunday lunch. Food was well done and roasts came out quickly. We were in at 12pm opening and it quickly filled up. One big point for us though was the lack of baby changing facilities. This meant that we had to cut our meal short to be able to take our 1 year old home to be able to change him. Ultimately, I wouldn’t recommend to families with young children and we will not be returning.

I attended with a group of friends and I am that nightmare customer who needs both gluten free and vegetarian. I rang the pub the week before to see if they could cater and they promised to get some gluten free veggie sausages ahead of time. When we arrived the bar staff were great, friendly, efficient and helpful. They were also ready with the chef’s suggestion of a special dish (stuffed peppers) that was both veggie and gluten free just for me. It tasted great and I was so relieved to able to eat with my friends (the Eton mess was also gf). Fab service but I think only fair to give them notice.

It's fantastic to find a proper country pub, with wood burner and great atmosphere combined with very good food. Rare these days. The Fox clearly has someone in the kitchen who can cook fresh food rather than just raid the freezer and warm things up. I had calves liver with colcannon and a great gravy. The liver was perfect, tender and tasty. There was a good menu with specials on the board. I thoroughly recommend it.

Food looked fabulous .but beef was tough as old boots.food taken away and still no lunch 20 minutes later so I cancelled my food .. Never felt that I mattered.

Just happened to find this place by chance on the way to Chichester. Lovely friendly staff and great food. If I lived near I would definitely be going back for more

We had a chance of a night off from caring for Dad. We booked for Saturday dinner, overnight stay in one of the Shepherds hut, Sunday breakfast in a basket, and Sunday lunch. The Pub is lovely, service amazing, efficient and polite, the food was excellent, really delicious and quite reasonably priced!! The hut was sweet and comfy, great view out to the apple trees too! The only issues were the cleanliness of the sleeping hut and toilet hut, and the little (lacking) touches. But we decided maybe it was because we went out of season. One of the bottles of water was seal broken and 3/4 full, a kettle but no mugs.. we used the glasses! The milk pods out of date. The chairs outside the huts were dirty and had soaking throws / pads. And the breakfast had cereal but no milk. Still worth 5 though as we had a great time. Will go back again 100%.

visited today at lunch time with family food and service second to none, cant fault the quality and service offered, very relaxed atmosphere, will be returning soon.

We received a friendly welcome at this characterful pub, and enjoyed a really good meal. The menu offered a good selection of dishes, and the prices were very reasonable.

We had an excellent Sunday lunch at the Fox. Our food arrived promptly, the service was impeccable and the quality of the food was outstanding. We had starters, mains and puddings and all the plates were empty! The food arrived really quickly and the staff were attentive and helpful. I haven’t had such delicious food out in a while. Thank you so much!

Love this pub. Driven past many times and decided to go in last year. I wasn’t disappointed. Been back quite a few times and it’s just brilliant. Character, friendly staff, great food and a lovely location. Will continue to visit.

Very lovely stay in the shepherds hut,very clean and fresh had a lovely meal in the evening would highly recommend. Staff are great too and also the Breakfast was great and lots of it,my only criticism is the shepherds hut toilet (motor home style) could do with a proper toilet but don’t let this put you off everything was great (Food Accommodation Location)

Friendly and polite staff. Didn't feel rushed at all. Food was delicious. Good menu. Bit expensive. There were gluten free options although not many to choose from. Not a lot of car parking spaces! Recommend this pub. Will return.

What an amazing find! Out for a drive looking for somewhere to eat late sunday afternoon when we came across this little place. Very welcoming hosts. We both ordered the roast beef which I have to say is the best roast dinner I have ever...

This is a great location with outdoor seating if preferred. We had a nice seating arrangement next to the window. I think it has changed ownership since my last visit quite some time ago? Good welcome and staff very friendly and polite. Waiting service good....

An absolute find . Superb location and the most warm welcome . Would certainly visit again when passing the area . Superb food and very clean . 👏👏 Well done

A warm, friendly welcome is all you need! Lovely garden at the back in the sun. Our second visit will definitely lead to a third

Once again we had a fantastic Sunday Lunch at this great pub. I had the roast sirloin of beef (cooked medium rare as I like it) and my wife had the roast pork with superb crackling. The accompanying vegetables were also cooked to perfection. The...

Lovely family run pub! Visited on our way back from Hinton Amper. Really appreciate how hard they work. The lady was 8 months pregnant and still serving us. I had chicken pie and cod, both were freshly made and delicious! The panna cotta was really...

Used the location as a stop enroute between two motoring events, based on past online recommendations. Very happy that we did. The food was excellent, a good choice of traditional Sunday roast dinners, served by friendly staff who were quick and organised in everything they...

Friendly welcome on arrival , and not rushed on ordering drinks and meal . Food excellent . Went for a Roast Dinner . Good selection of vegetables. Will definitely visit again

We stopped by for an impromptu lunch midweek and are so happy we did. There were three of us, two had the scampi and I had the Pie of the Day, a delicious steak and onion with a rich gravy and mashed potatoes. The old...

This was our first time visiting the Fox, after a recommendation from a work colleague. We were not disappointed. The home-made pie was delicious, as were the home-made desserts. Friendly service. We have booked for a larger family visit at Christmas.

Excellent Sunday lunch in a charming, no frills pub. Delicious home cooked food, with many options for GF etc. Real ale was £3.80/pint, which is the cheapest I've paid for a pint in a long time. Excellent, friendly service. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

We are locals who actually love coming here but haven't been for a while due to the world, however thought we would treat ourselves for a nice dinner there and a few drinks. We ordered starters, mains and wine. The starters were on small side...

We stopped for lunch at The Fox Inn on the way back from a family holiday. The lady behind the bar (unfortunately we didn't catch her name) was incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was reasonably priced and of excellent quality. We all agreed it...

We (a couple) and a good friend stopped off after a day out. We had planned on just having a drink but a friendly welcome quickly persuaded us to eat. We have stopped over at The Fox several times due to its location and the...

Stopped for a quick lunch whilst traveling. We had 2 dogs with us. Everyone was very welcoming. We had steak ciabata sandwiches which were very tasty. We will stop there again

Met up with friends & had a meal at the fox Inn. It is a nice old pub & the staff are very friendly. Unfortunately the meals were not up to standard. The fish & chips was very over done & the portion size of...

Had a very nice roast dinner and scrumptious dessert the staff were very friendly and obliging we go back to try the evening menu.

A pleasant and cosy pub in the traditional style with beams. Made to feel very welcome and really enjoyed our visit. My wife had chicken with mushroom sauce (very good because I managed a taste of it) and I had chicken leek and cider pie...

The Fox Inn is a lovely cosy pub with a fantastic menu and a friendly welcome. The food is amazing with a great menu as well as a Specials Board too. The car park has ample parking and the decor inside the pub is lovely....

We stopped here for lunch. We had read some reviews and we were not disappointed. The staff are friendly and welcoming. This is a cosy pub with a real fire. Good social distancing / covid measures in place. The menu has a good selection together...

We always stop here for lunch when travelling west from Sussex. There is a good variety of food on the menu with daily specials on the notice board. The food was hot and tasty served with a smile and the seating comfortable. The toilets were...

We usually eat here on the way back from Winchester, and have never had a bad meal here. I had the fish and chips which was excellent and the batter was very light, not at all greasy. Very good wine and beer range and friendly...

We visited here as a family of 4 on a Monday evening. We booked for 7pm, there were only 3-4 other tables eating... the food was OK... we thought expensive for what it was... Found it strange that the pub was turning people away who...

Having been a Silverstone all day with a wet drive south, we were ready for a pint and some supper. The two ladies on duty were friendly and helpful and a pint of Summer Lightning was a rare treat.My wife had Cajun spiced salmon, and...

Although we are reasonably regular visitors to this pub, a review is in order as the management and staff here are so wonderful, friendly and attentive. A vey hot day so it was lovely to sit in the sheltered terrace at the back.

We both had the roast sirloin of beef..........it was so good.........cooked rare.......just as we like it. I believe you can request it cooked for longer if that is your taste. The flavour and tenderness of the beef was perfect. The Yorkshire pudding and roast potato's...

This was our first trip to the Fox, which we chose because of the excellent reviews. It exceeded our expectations. The pub and garden are lovely, the staff super friendly, the food just amazing, and the beer was fabulous. We will definitely be back!

This is our local pub and it is always a place that is welcoming and friendly customer service and the food is lovely!! And a lovely choice of drinks too. Always a winner with us. Dong friendly and families welcome 🙏💛💟

Rather foolishly we didn't book for our Sunday Lunch until the morning of the day itself. However when my wife called they were able to fit the two of us in at 12.30 pm. We had a lovely table on the Patio in the Spring...

Visited The Fox for Sunday lunch. The food was amazing and the service second to none. We were served primarily by a very friendly and knowledgeable Mandy. Loved our visit!

What an utter pleasure to be greeted by a lovely friendly blonde lady. We had a comfortable table in the garden. The waitress knew everything on the menu including the alcohol content of the beer. The food was home cooked and amazing. We will definitely...

Having never prevoiusly visited, we were a little apprehensive. On arrival there was limited parking available but we squeezed in . We were pleasantly surprided by the friendly welcome, timeless quiet atmosphere and decent lunch.. We chose small bites, and were not disappointed

We have eaten at The Fox on a number of occasions since coming out of lockdown and every time the food has been delicious but tonight was really, really good. I had the steak with pepper sauce which was one of the nicest pieces of...

One of my favourite pubs selling home cooked food and local ales. The roast dinners are very yummy with a nice selection of veg. The staff are also very welcoming and friendly!

What a find a proper pub. The landlady Josie was a delight, beautiful & so friendly. Just had drinks, had proper cider Ernie’s boy, my Dad was an Ernie. Proper pubs are a treasure & we all need to support them, before chains take over...

We stopped off for a quick bite to eat and were given a really nice welcome by the owner , service top notch - atmosphere very quiet - food just steak sandwiches were average to say the least — this place could be a gold...

We booked for lunch following a trip to Hinton Ampner. With one of our party having cancer treatment we were keen to know that it would be safe. Staff couldn't have been more understanding and helpful arranging for us to be on a table, well...

Lovely pub, family run. Spotlessly clean with sanitiser everywhere. Friendly service. Delicious food all obviously homemade and very fresh. Small but well chosen menu including homemade savoury and dessert pies. Recommend the merlot!

Lovely meal, good choice, friendly staff Quite quiet and quaint, rustic interior with interesting odds and ends about Easy parking Fabulous home made pies

Popped in on the way home from Winchester. Disagree with earlier comment about it needing doing up, it’s a lovely quaint country pub, a delight as so few are left. Had a fab meal, burger for me (best I’ve had in a long time, I...

Our second visit to the Fox inn for Sunday lunch, and the food standard and service was as good as last time. We sat down at 4pm and the pub was still extremely busy. Friendly bar and serving staff help to make this tradional country...

Over £60 for... A starter that included shop bought toasted bread!! A school dinner main and a fish pie short of fish! Lovely environment and friendly staff however the food could not have been more disappointing! The Brie starter advertised online is no longer on...

We went to see the Christmas display at Hinton Ampner and I googled this pub as the nearest doing traditional Sunday lunch. There were 5 of us and we were sat right next the log burner to my mums delight! The service was really friendly...

Having known of this pub for over 70 years - today was our first time through the door. What a lovely place and so busy on a Wednesday lunchtime. Tables all over the place reserved, but we did get a table and had a superb...

I came to The Fox this weekend with my boyfriend and some friends, from the minute we arrived we have a lovely welcome by Josie (the blonde lady behind the bar) who gave us an excellent and friendly service thought the evening! We ended up...

My partner and I had a fabulous meal here this weekend. We can highly recommend this cosy pub to anyone looking for a real pub experience. The staff was lovely and all our dietary needs were met. Also great value for money! We will be...

Drove past a few weeks ago and decided to go online and find out more. Booked a table for Sunday Lunch. From booking over the telephone the night before to lunch perfect. Good carparking facility. Met by lovely staff who could not be more attentive...

We always stop here for lunch when travelling west. The A272 is so much more pleasant than the M27. There is always a warm welcome and friendly service. We all had sandwiches that were accompanied by superb, ho,t crispy and fluffy Chips and a very...

Evening meal with friends. A good menu selection but we felt the food was a little tasteless. The pub environment also seemed a little tired and in need of refubishment

Had a lovely meal in this pub with a friend which was very nice very plentiful it is a cosy little country pub full of lots of little things for you to look at while you’re sitting there will definitely use again

What a lovely little gem of a pub this is. Very welcoming, fantastic ambience and helpful staff. We decided to go for lunch in the country and had a fabulous fish finger sandwich 🥪. All washed down with a very nice pint. We sat outside...

Excellent lunch, good choice of menu with main menu, sandwich and bar snacks and blackboard specials. Portions generous and good quality. Worth a visit and near Hinton Ampner NT house and gardens.

Staff are so helpful, there is a good menu with plenty of choice. Ample seating in a very pleasant garden. we ate there twice whilst on holiday in the area. Both times we had a lovely, reasonably priced meal. There is a good selection of...

Dined at this pub, located on A272 between Winchester and Petersfield last evening. We had no reservation but restaurant was not busy so had a choice of seating. Two of our party of 4 had the curried parsnip soup with bloomer bread, very tasty whilst...

We stopped here for lunch on the off chance a table for 5. We had a mixture of steaks, Burgers, Pie's and Liver. All were cooked to a high standard and were delicious. We also have to recommend the Sticky Toffee Pudding one not to...

The title says it all. Nice decor and ale, but the owners need to invest money in a good chef. Appalling food, I like meat pink but the liver was raw and inedible and was sent back. After cooking for a second time still raw....

A very pleasant meal. We had family and friends,so thought we go to The Fox. The atmosphere was great and so was the roast,definitely ont to try. Yummy 😋

Lovely country pub serving a good selection of food, including specials. Portion size good. Lovely fish pie with cheesy mash and fresh carrots and broccoli. Husband's steak and ale pie with extra gravy was also very good. Homemade lemon posset dessert was also very good....

3 persons booked a Sunday Lunch, the meal was lovely with the exception that the Roast Potatoes were warmed up. The server failed to ask us how we were finding things at any stage during the meal, so we made do with what had been...

Our latest visit was not up to the standard of previous ones. The pub is a pleasant country inn with a good choice of beers, but our food was poor and expensive. As we left we said we would try elsewhere on our next visit...

stopped here halfway through a long journey, nice cosy pub with nice food. I had the pie of the day which was good. quite busy so took a little longer to get the order but worth the wait

The four of us stayed in the Fox Inn's Shepherd Huts and had Pete and Mandy's meal deal. We walked from Winchester along the South Downs Way, via the Flowerpot Inn in Cheriton (for lunch) and Hinton Ampner House (for a stately garden). We arrived...

Used as a Christmas get togetther and visited again recently and food remains of a high standard with varied Menu and reasonable prices with easy parking on the road from Petersfield to Winchester.A pub that I feel would meet most peoples needs and served with...

This review is one of two halves. We always enjoy a meal at the Fox, and it is our go to place if we want a meal out as a couple or with friends. Today however was slightly disappointing. We booked our table just over...

An attractive pub in lovely countryside. Ample parking. Food is standard pub grub - not gastro, but OK. Ditto service. Handy for Hinton Ampner.

After a wonder day visiting the National trust in Hinton Ampner from Surrey my friends and I drove to have a late lunch at this pub as it was close by!.....menu was given out by a young girl in a very short tartan skirt ....who...

Dropped in on mothers day for a late lunch. Seated with no problem. Drinks and food order taken quickly, the food arrived in around 20 mins. The food was absolutely lovely..... all of it. I have no complaint at all. Good price too. We will...

Booked our table a week in advance, although this was a Tuesday evening and there were a gentle flow of folk eating. Very good menu, specials and very good home cooked pub food, the proprietor's/management were engaging, friendly and the ambience was of a homely...

Went for lunch with friends for a wedding anniversary lunch,booked a table previously, pub was nice and clean ,table was laid and clean, service was good ,polite,and not pushy,it was noticeable that the young lady who took the order and then served the meals did...

The pub has plenty of parking but is surrounded by lovely countryside to walk and cycle in. A warm welcome is assured . . Food is great pub grub with a very good choice though the vegetarian selection could be widened .

We had the Ciabattas - the steak one was particularly nice and comes with a few chips and salad. Good selection of beers. Despite being very busy service was prompt and friendly - it was explained which dishes would take longer so could choose quicker...

We had to try this place out as our friends J & D, has said so much about the late Sunday lunches, great beers and the girls enjoyed a bottle or 2 of bubbly, the seafood platter starter was really good and followed by rare...

I visited the fox again after, this time for one of its famous roasts. I arrived a little ahead of opening time and was greeted by the charming landlady and her two gorgeous dogs. It’s worth noting that the fox is a dog friendly pub,...

Met up with friends here for lunch on Monday although it was very quiet were were given a warm welcome and the coffee and sandwiches were excellent particularly the Rare roast Beef and the Prawn. We all agreed to join up on our return and...

If you are after a good old fashioned Pub food fayre then the Fox Inn delivers. A good old fashioned British country pub that serves a great selection of pub favourites, and from what I saw coming out to other tables and what we ordered...

Chicken Liver Patè starter was delightful, definitely recommend... all in all, very friendly staff and lovely food.

My wife and I stopped here on our way back home after Christmas. We had driven past it many times in the past without stopping, so thought we would give it a try. Are we pleased that we did? Yes absolutely! We had an excellent...

We were a party of nine for lunch just before Christmas. The hospitality and food were excellent, we could not fault it. The best pub meal we have had for ages. Would definitely recommend.

We had our works Xmas dinner here and it was a great night. So much so we have returned for Sunday Lunch which was just as good. This pub serves good well kept beer, along with good quality food and pleasant staff. We will be...

We were a party of 8 and had the most amazing Christmas Dinner. One of our party was Gluten, dairy and egg free and Mandy made a separate gravy and vegetables all on top of everything else. Mandy and Pete are so welcoming and helpful....

Went for lunch yesterday as a party of 12 and had a lovely meal. Food and service were both excellent. Highly recommended.