The Fox in Winchester

Delicious food. Wonderful, friendly staff and service and super comfortable rooms. We are three childhood friends who, now in our 50’s, meet up often for a night away. We couldn’t have asked for more. Staff are so helpful and kind and we were actively encouraged to linger over the most incredible tasty breakfast, with tea topped up and lots of suggestions for local places to explore. The Fox is a real find and we will definitely return. Thank you all for a super stay!

We had a really enjoyable and relaxing meal at The Fox. We had chateubriand steak for two people which came with chips, grilled tomatoes, creamy garlic mushrooms and a sauce of your choice. The steak fillet was huge, perfectly cooked and tender. The Stilton sauce was delicious. I couldn’t fault the food at all. The staff were really friendly. For pudding we had blackberry soufflé which was perfectly light and fluffy. The lemon sorbet was perfectly tart yet creamy. Probably the best sorbet I’ve ever had. All in all a fantastic meal and I would definitely go again.

The food was great, good atmosphere.

A fantastic meal well worth the trip

Sublime food, great service, lovely atmosphere.

Had a lovely lunch here with my wife as the décor of the restaurant, the quality, presentation, and taste of the food was excellent. We both had the pie and it was delicious. The table service was also very good (thanks Isabelle). Prices were a little higher than average for a 2 course pub lunch with one drink, coming to £64 It was very nice though, and I would certainly recommend a meal here. Quiet, classy and relaxing.

I am writing a review for the food as we did not stay here. Had a lovely lunch here with my wife and the décor of the restaurant, the quality, presentation and taste of the food was excellent. We both had the pie and it was delicious. The table service was also very good (thanks Isabelle). Prices were a little higher than average with a 2 course lunch and a drink coming to £64 It was very nice though and I would certainly recommend a meal here.

Enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch, both starters and main course were very tasty and faultless. You can pretty much guarantee great quality, well cooked food at The Fox and in comparison to surrounding pubs, great value for money.

After a nice walk around Chilbolton, birthday lunch for my wife at the Fox. Really nicely modernised with a good range of drinks and lovely staff. We all had different roast dinners which were all great with lovely veg. Deserts - a lovely fruit crumble and a gorgeous vanilla cheesecake❤️ all washed down with Malbec - what could be better??!!

Hi Guys, I would like every one who reads this to go and experiance the exceptional standard of The FOX . It was my first occasion and being a stickler for checking the overall establishment. I can tell you that you would not be disapointed. Yes there was one point. The barman on arrival was a bit grumpy, not friendly to greet customers. The cleanliness of the restaurant was excellent even the toilets were especially clean. The service overall was friendly, helpful and above all warm and caring. Overall i give this a 9/10. Ps . i never give a ten. Keith.

Completely amazing, from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave the whole team are fantastic. Room was beautiful and THE FOOD!!! Wow! Food was incredible. We will definitely visit again

Amazing roast, great service and lovely setting! A rare gem at competitive prices for this level of food and service. Will be going back

Went for lunch food ok. But service very slow. Staff stood around talking not very attentive. No sauces offered had to go up and ask for bill not terribly impressed

The most amazing meal yet again but the BEST OMG !!! The service from Maisie was flawless. Olives are the best ever we have ever had along with flavoured butter and crusty sourdough . The Chateaubriand meal was absolutely brilliant amazing. So many wonderful flavours .... Mushrooms magnificent , as other side dishes were also fabulous it would be had to choose a favourite. Orange and Bergamot possett, well Oooh la la..

Restaurant was superb, houses around the area are thatched cottages, and the restaurant is really lovely looking, food is fantastic and the price was reasonable, car park is limited but you can park outside.

A perfect place to stay with a warm and welcoming staff!❤️

Wonderful establishment and setting!

Stop here for a pint & crisps. We like this pub & have seen it change hands many times. Present owners have made quality renovations. Never eaten here or stayed in the accommodation so cannot comment. It's up-market so not a budget place but a great location in rural & quiet surroundings.

Wow, what a wonderful find. I had a three course meal last night with some old friends and it was honestly the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Excellent food and excellent service. A particular mention to the thoughtful labelling and variety of options for different dietary requirements. I had the most incredible toffee popcorn pudding, which happened to be vegan. This is my new favourite pub!

Got to say, although the bill was expensive, I really can’t fault The Fox. Food was ace (haggis scotch eggs!!!), atmosphere was brilliant, restaurant was clean and not too busy. Big shout out to Luke, who was attentive, helpful, knew the bar and made my kids feel welcome. He even laughed at my jokes! Will definitely go again.

What has happened to this pub? It used to be quite good but we really had the most terrible dinner on Saturday 29th June. The evening started off badly when we called at 7.45pm to let the restaurant know that we were on the way and running 15 minutes late for our 8pm booking We were told by the manager that last orders were at 8.15pm (this was a Saturday night) and we would have 5 minutes to place our orders when we got there. We had booked an outside table, when we arrived the whole restaurant was only half full and no tables were laid at all outside. There was a rush to provide some cutlery for 5 people, we were a party of 6, by an indifferent waitress. Which did not feel very welcoming. Two of us ordered the butternut squash risotto. It arrived tepid and resembled soft porridge, tasted of nothing and had absolutely no seasoning at all. A disaster..the chef is a disgrace. The staff should be ashamed. I shall not be eating there again.

Excellent service and food. Many thanks to Amanda, Martha and Alex and all staff behind the scenes. Wonderful way to celebrate a 21st Birthday.

Fantastic pub in a beautiful village. Will visit again.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, excellent beef, cooked perfectly (my son said the pork was delicious too). Great accompaniments, including roast potatoes and parsnip, Yorkshire pudding, really excellent gravy, (very tasty and perfect consistency), green vegetables and of course cauliflower cheese, it’s just not Sunday lunch without cauliflower cheese! We shared two puddings between 3 of us, very good pannacotta and apple & rhubarb crumble. The service was attentive, friendly and fast. The decor is light and airy, yet warm and welcoming. I’d wanted to visit The Fox for a long time and I certainly wasn’t disappointed! I couldn’t fault it, so it has to be 5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Portion size for rocket,beetroot and goats cheese is woeful. This dish comes as a starter or main course. We ordered a main and queried at the time wether it was a starter when it arrived.In comparison with the size of the other mains being served it is poor value. Came here as a special occasion - we won,t be back and certainly won,t be recommending.

Absolutely wonderful pub with rooms. We stayed just one night here, it’s a chocolate box quiet village and in the middle of summer is just gorgeous. Our room, The Crawley was spacious and extremely comfortable. We had the Cote de Boeuf which was fantastic. Breakfast was also wonderful served by a lovely cheery lady! Thank you to all the staff who made our stay so good. 5*

Lovely Sunday roast and beautiful location Nice pub and outside. Definitely worth a visit and good value

Just perfect! Just a stone's throw from the beautiful Winchester, the Fox enchants with its friendly, attentive and helpful staff, great food (both in the evening and at breakfast) and rooms furnished with absolute attention to detail! 100% recommended! We'll definitely be back!

It was our 1st wedding anniversary and we decided to treat ourselves visiting The Fox. We were welcomed by the lovely Carlos, who showed us to our room, The Stockbridge. It was a beautiful room, decorated with delightful designer furnishings which gave it a very homely feel. There was a fridge with fresh milk, the tea tray was loaded with a variety of yummy biscuits as opposed to just one packet between two, a lovely selection of teas and a nespresso machine for coffee. Small luxury touches of essential oil toiletries, thick cosy white towels and glass bottles of water were a lovely surprise. There was a huge fan, a DAB Bluetooth radio, loaf sofa bed, Bosch Iron and hairdryer. The food was out of this world and cooked to perfection, we had home made scotch eggs for starters, the line caught fish & chips and Waygu beef burger for main and poached pear for dessert and because it was our anniversary the staff decorated a plate with white chocolate and fresh fruit spelling out ‘Happy Anniversary’ this was a lovely touch. The breakfast was just what needed after a little too much Gin and champagne, we had fresh pastries, full cooked breakfast and plenty of warm toast. Tina, who served us, was full of helpful and historical knowledge of the area and surroundings giving us loads of ideas with what to do! All of the staff were so welcoming, friendly and attentive making you feel like the only people there even though the pub was packed! This is our new favourite place and we will definitely be going back to stay! Thank you Foxy staff for making our weekend so special! See you very soon! Shellie & Matthew Barnes-McKay

Had lunch here Sunday was one of the best Sunday lunches staff couldn't do enough and very polite food amazing atmosphere/decor very stylish will definitely go back soon.

Nice food but disappointed by not being allowed a pudding from another menu, which was available at the time. Seems like a strange decision, would it really have hurt them? Left with a bad feeling about the restaurant and not encouraged to return anytime soon.

A perfect night away with absolutely incredible food!! The room was stunning, staff attentive and friendly. Amazing!!! From two now slightly refreshed NHS staff ❤️

Wow! This beautiful pub on a beautiful road was amazing. The lovely decor and excellent staff made our meal extra special. The food was very good, well presented and delicious!! Will definitely be back and 100% recommend!

Girl behind the bar was lovely the young man looks very unhappy and did not want us to sit down near the tables he was laying.very unfriendly.

What a beautiful pub and rooms. We stayed for the evening and had dinner in the restaurant. The atmosphere and service was excellent and the food, amazing. The room was comfortable and the roll top bath the icing on the cake. The breakfast was superb, plentiful hot and delicious. Great coffee too. Will be back!

We went for lunch. The food and service were excellent, would highly recommend. Although we had to sit in a special area, our dog was able to join us. We will be back.

Poor staff, but the chef's were amazing

The roast dinner was extremely nice, very flavoursome, meat was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was amazing. The gravy was great and the vegetables were super. Overall exquisite.

Wonderful stay, the rooms are beautifully appointed fresh milk in the fridge, the food in the restaurant from breakfast lunch to dinner all wonderfully flavoursome. The staff all pleasant and attentive couldn’t ask for more.

A really good place to have a meal. Sad it does not open more. You cannot eat there on a Monday and Tuesday. The food is first class service very good. Will call again sometime in the future. Would recommend highly if you appreciate good food.

Village of Crawley is a lovely place to visit and The Fox is perfect for any type of meal, any time of the week! From dinner to Sunday roast, to pizza oven in the summer. We'll worth a visit 👍

the best meal me and my partner had for a long time. we spent valentine’s day dinner here and really enjoyed it!!! the best bread with butter as a started , a perfect steak with onion chutney, absolutely delicious dessert from valentine’s special menu . food was sooo soo good !!! can’t wait to come back, love it! thank you very much to the whole team for making us happy

A delightful pub with overnight accommodation available. The food and service is excellent.

Great gastro pub yet with a homely feel good menu, original drinks selection and excellent kitchen

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Fantastic staff. Excellent food and drink.

Always so delicious food and nice atmosphere. Shame the restaurant doesn't look as good as it should for the outside of the restaurant. Looks very inviting. Then the restaurant inside looks plain

Went for lunch with my son had a lovely meal and nice friendly staff,

Came here for a group meal, food was good but drinks were on the pricier end. Atmosphere was nice and was all decorated for Christmas - overall a lovely setting! Carpark is a bit tight to get into but plenty of parking out back!

The lunch menu was delicious! The pub has a nice and friendly atmosphere, and the service was really good. Highly recommend the fish and chips!

Beautiful countryside pub near Winchester. Very clean and incredible atmosphere. Food was great. I had a beetroot mousse absolutely amazing.

Lunch at The Fox was lovely. A relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. What you call proper food - really well cooked and presented and not extortionate. A good choice on the menu. Would definitely recommend and return.

We had an excellent choice of food, meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan, cooked to perfection. Very good service. We celebrated my husband's birthday in our sort of style All food served was good quality and plentiful. The staff were vigilant, pleasant and worked as a team. All our guests sang their praises too. We loom forward to our next visit.

We ate at the Fox on the 10/09/21 to celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary. We ordered the 30 day dry cured Hampshire Cote De Boeuf x2 , which was delicious. However, the miserly portion of one portion of chips and one portion of green salad between 2 that came with meal was embarrassing and took the shine off the meal. Come on chiefs at the Fox salad and chips cost nothing.

What a lovely place to enjoy a meal. Quality service, quality food, quality building and quality location. You knew that as soon as the bread arrived, the rest. Of the food was going to be good. Our steak for two was delicious and tender, the chocolate cake dessert was perfect and the Malbec was a great choice/price. Terrific choice of draft beers also.

Staying in the village we booked The Fox for our first evening meal. The area is stunning and The Fox is architecturally beautiful. The bar area is cosy and the choice of local beers very good. Bar service was friendly and efficient. We were given menus while we waited and were at our table on time. The food was exceptional. I started with the potted shrimp and my wife a crab, prawn and avocado salad and we both had the brill as a mains. All washed down with a wonderful bottle of Albariño. We shared a huge cheeseboard, this was a memory to savour as well as a reminder how great eating out when as good as this is a joy. Great ambiance, quiet unfussy service and good food in one place is a pleasure.

My friend came to visit with her dog a few weeks ago and we decided to walk to The Fox for a spot of lunch with the pooches, after hearing amazing things about the food. We ended up staying for dinner as well - after sampling some of the delicious cocktails - and had the best day! The whole team there were so friendly and attentive and everyone made sure that the dogs felt very welcome with a big water bowl and lots of biscuits. We’d recommend this pub for the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the decor, the location and most definitely for the cleanliness of the bathrooms which were literally gleaming!

We did visit a few years ago, and really enjoyed it but felt they needed to settle into a bit before returning. We had heard nothing but rave reviews from friends and family so booked a few weeks ago for a Saturday night supper. We had also seen the Chef owner on James Martins Saturday show so thought we might see James as well. The quality of the food was superb, grilled Scottish langoustines were like little lobsters and such a delight, the Cote de boeuf was melt in the mouth and the desserts were just as excellent, especially the trio of chocolate that looked like it could have been on Masterchef. Service was great, super friendly and spot on with lots of great knowledge. Will highly recommend to others. Did not see James but can see why this is his favourite pub for food.

Very friendly and efficient waiting staff. The food is made with the finest fresh ingredients, many sourced locally in Hampshire. My wife had a delicious avocado and lobster salad, I the Wagyu and buffalo burger.

Wonderful meal with friends for my husband’s 60th Birthday. Visited many times before and always superb. Space to hear and talk with long-seen friends with crummy food and drink …. what more would you want!

Visited with friends as a 60th present and have done so on several occasions before. This is possibly my most favourite Hampshire restaurant. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is relaxing for a good chat with old friends. The Scotch Eggs are not to be missed!

A really wonderful meal. Very inventive menu, extremely tasty. A good selection for vegetarians and the puddings were amazing. We left feeling stuffed! The cocktails were lovely. Service was perfect - really friendly and attentive. Decor is beautiful. Faultless

The Fox was a real surprise, I read the reviews In advance but didn’t really appreciate the experience that we were about to have! The staff are extremely attentive, polite and cannot do enough to make sure you have a lovely experience. The food was delicious (the chips are just amazing) - we were spoilt from the time we arrived to the time we left. We left a generous tip because the staff we so lovely ( the ethos is spot on). The food was devine, the drinks menu was extensive and facilities were spotless, the atmosphere was exceptional ….. book a table, you will not be disappointed!!!

Highly recommend a visit to this great pub. Went for the first time last night and it definitely wont be the last. What really stood out, apart from the scrumptious food, was the staff. They were very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks on offer. They went the extra mile to accommodate food allergies without any fuss, offfered to make me any of the cocktails with a non alcoholic alternative (which makes a lovely change to the usual soft drink alternatives). We have been to many establishments who are struggling to find the right team because of the pandemic and have had bad service. The Fox has got it right. Well done!

With over a decade as a chef and many more in high end front of house establishments, I am a self confessed fussy snob. Being extremely knowledgeable about food/wine and how service should be its with great pleasure that I leave this review. As the title suggests, from start to finish it was outstanding. Organised staff were clearly trained and knowledgable about the food and service experience. The venue itself is beautifully decorated and very spacious giving every table a feeling of privacy. Tables are available by the bar, restaurant areas, outdoor and what appeared to be a partially covered section. Great choice of drinks with a really great mix of tasteful music at a perfect volume to really compliment the atmosphere. We had a few different servers but Becky (sorry if misspelt) was our main person. It's hard to find people who have a certain personality who genuinely make you feel like they care. The kind of person who will stand with three heavy plates whilst clearing and carry on talking just because they don't want to be rude. Becky was happy, bubbly and simply delightful. The menu is brilliant and we will be back again to try the rest. We had the lobster salad/langoustines. Both were excellent and the sourdough bread I ordered on the side was fantastic My partner had the Brill and i can tell I am going to run out of adjectives. It was just as good as the côte de boeuf which I decided to take on on my own: Faultless. Now I am going to say something I have thought about all the way home and do not say lightly. The fries were the best I have ever had. I live in France for 17 years and have had my share of fries. Wow. Quality of the beef was good and the cooking was excellent. If you fancy white wine I highly recommend the GRAVES, which just complimented a perfect evening. For puds I had the brulée, which the member of staff clearly explained was a large portion and the taste of passionfruit was sour but the ginger ice cream balanced it out well. Spot on. We mentioned the bownie was a little dry and turns out they had forgotten to put the mint cream on top. We know this as we mentioned the dry brownie after eating and they bought us another piece with some creme on it. They really care. I cannot remember the last time I had a better meal when eating out, regardless of the fantastic service, atmosphere, decor and just about everything else. The only small thing that I will say is that we were asked to pay the bill at the bar as the wifi was playing up. This wasn't an issue but when I left a £30 tip for the staff and chefs I didn't receive a thank you from the person behind the bar taking the payment. An oversight I'm sure but certainly needs to be mentioned as it did leave a slightly sour taste after what was a faultless and wonderful dining experience. We will be seeing you soon. Whatever you are doing, it is fantastic and Becky is an asset to your team. Thank you from us both. Oliver Waite and Abbey Trent

I stayed at The Fox for a couple of nights, and had lunches and dinners at the restaurant. In all occasions the food was excellent, the ingredients were first class and cooked to perfection. The menu offered a good range of choices, and the desert menus was also very good. The dishes were creative, yet classic, and very well presented. The drinks menu, including very interesting cocktails, was very good. All in all, I found the prices for food and drink very reasonable. I have been to many places in the UK that would charge a lot more for dishes of similar quality. The staff was first class!

Very special, delightful, pleasant pub-restaurant, remarkably polite staff, excellent exciting delicious food.We're also spending two nights at the inn-Hotel. All's funcional, checkin was super easy and friendly, property recently refurbished and well looked after!Our room is spacious, beautifully decorated, well-supplied, with Nescafé machine and plenty coffee pods of all sorts, different teas and kettle, nice cookies, a 40in TV, a little fridge with water, milk, lovely bathroom facilities with large bath tub, shampoo, shower gel and conditioner.No robe, or slippers, but that was not an issueExcellent choice, our first time in Crawley, Hants, The Fox made it very special!We'll certainly coming back!!!

Let’s start with the positives. The food was good, very good in fact. Tasty and well presented. The ambience and environs are excellent, modern and chic with a chilled vibe. Why only two stars? Well the service, which started off as excellent soon spiralled down to very poor over the course of lunch. There were only 6 tables with guests and 6 members of staff. This seemed an excellent staff guest ratio, however it was not to be. At the end of our main course we asked for the dessert menu. We waited. And waited. 10 minutes later the dessert menu arrived. We chose desserts and waited for our order to be taken. And waited. And waited. We could see a nearby table getting a dessert menu. We waited. The nearby table ordered their desserts. We waited. Another 10 minutes passed. The nearby table got their desserts, we continued to wait. We then decided not to bother with desserts and after lunch drinks. We asked for the bill. And waited. 10 minutes later the bill arrived. We wanted to pay by card. We waited for the card machine to be brought over. And waited. 10 minutes later the waitress brought it over. She apologised for the wait! We paid and left. Can I just remind you, dear reader, that there were only 6 occupied tables and 6 members of staff? It is shocking that we had to wait 40 minutes to not have the pleasure of ordering desserts and to then to pay the bill. The staff were more focused on setting up tables that remained empty than promptly serving actual guests. The lady, who I assumed was the restaurant manager, seemed unaware that the focus of her job should have been to ensure the waiting staff were promptly helping guests. All she did was stand behind the bar for most of the 2 hours we were there. Not one glance was made by her toward the customers to see if all was well. The result: we spent £30 less than we might have done and the staff got no tip.

We were on a work visit to Southampton from South Derbyshire and decided to have a look at Lymington and overnight at The Fox before heading off to Warwick for another work thing the next day. We are so glad we did as this place is an utter delight. The dining room is very well designed, in fact, all the rooms are beautifully furnished/decorated and the bedroom we were in (Crawley) was spacious with lovely views and a beautiful bathroom.We enjoyed fish and chips, a few drinks and my husband sampled the much mentioned custard tart, which did not disappoint. The breakfast was extraordinary! Delicious and beautifully presented fruit; a cooked plate on which every item was the best example of its kind including sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes & mushrooms; the tea was the best Earl Grey ever; the pastries we could not manage, but the charming server brought us a takeaway box & we had them later.The key point about staying/eating here is the staff training. It should be the norm, but sadly, it is not. Every person we had contact with could not do enough to help. The servers at dinner said hello and smiled every time they came to the table. They were attentive, but not fussy and there were plenty of them. The lady who served breakfast was like the best mum you could imagine. There was a mix up with the booking/payment (my mess!) but the ladies sorting it out could not have been kinder. When we left, it was pouring, but we were helped with our bags and someone held umbrellas over us as we got into the car. Above and beyond!! I even left my dressing gown belt behind and they somehow managed to extricate it from the towels and send it on to me with a lovely card.Just an amazing place with an even more amazing staff. Good luck to them: they deserve every success.

Recently had an overnight stay at The Fox. From the moment we arrived we were blown away. It is set in the most quintessential English village. We were instantly welcomed by the most friendly and helpful staff, showing us to an outstanding room which was decorated to a very high standard with comfort at the fore. Just when you think it cannot get better, we went down for dinner where again the staff were first class and the food was outstanding.We thoroughly recommend The Fox and will definitely be returning.

We had seen Lennie the chef/owner on James Martin’s Saturday show and James had raved about the Fox and the food so my partner and I booked for a night away close to our 30th anniversary. June 2020. Then the lockdown hit. So we booked for my Birthday and lockdown 2 hit. So we tried for my partner’s birthday and, again, restrictions shut us down. Eventually, a year later, we booked for our 31st. What can I say? It was worth the wait. The wonderful staff spoiled us and were universally friendly, kind and accommodating. The cooking is superb, the wine list good and affordable and the room was a delight. Many, many thanks to Nicky, Becky, Manon, Lucy, Heidi, Tina and if I missed anyone, sorry. You all made us so welcome and turned a sad history of ‘lockdown says no’ into a fabulous visit. See you again ASAP.

My partner and I have visited the Fox many times when staying in Winchester and we were not disappointed this time. We had nibbles, starters, mains and desserts.The nibbles were great, the crab arancini especially, melt in the mouth, would highly recommend. The halloumi starter was also fantastic. For mains I had the fillet of Brill, which was lovely however as it was a fillet I was not expecting bones, there was quite a few. nevertheless the flavor was great.My partner had the pork fillet which he recommended highly however felt it needed a sauce. The desserts, especially the soufflé was our favorite. When we arrived we were made aware that our table was booked again in 2 hours, we were aware of this as when we had originally booked the website informed us, this was fine. However as it was quite a busy evening and service was in high demand we went 30 minutes over our allocated time, this didn't seem like a problem but we were anxious that we had not finished being served within the time we were given.We look forward to returning again, thank you.

Saw the landlord of the Fox on James Martin’s Saturday kitchen and immediately wanted to go there for the famous custard tart - and we were not disappointed. The staff were welcoming and very attentive - great sense of humour too when they tried to tell me they had no custard tart!! Every course was well presented and tasted fabulous but the custard tart was by far the best thing on the menu and lived up to my expectations. Our friends really enjoyed their meals too. We will definitely be back with more friends and family - as you can’t get enough custard tart!!

Outside eating area, the weather was a gift, it was a perfect day eating fine food and drinking fine wine. Staff are professional and efficient. Prices are not bad. Will return

We took my mother-in-law for the first time after visiting many times before and, as always, it didn't disappoint. The courtyard was bathed in sunshine but we ate inside as it was so hot outside and we all LOVED what we had. The staff are friendly, the restaurant is attractive, modern and charming at the same time. All three courses for all three of us were sublime and so reasonably priced as is the wine.

A wonderful pub. Excellent service. Great food. Located in quaint village. Highly recommended m. Vegan roast delicious.

What a fantastic time spent at The Fox again!!!! Birthday dinner was amazing and was a privilege to have cooked perfectly by Lenny and his team. Service was impeccable and attentive, our room was bright, clean and very well presented.A great way to spend my birthday and can’t thank the staff enough.Will return soon and highly recommend.

Yet again a really great meal and great service. We always have a great experience here, thank you for a great evening. We’re really looking forward to Shoal, who doesn’t love great fish and chips! We have visited Chez Fred many times and never been disappointed, so pleased that they are doing the training. Can’t wait!

Great food! The raspberry souffle was the winning dish of the night.. We sat outside with our family and had a great evening

Fantastic relaxed lunch, catching up with family. Meal was excellent with a great range of options, from light bites to big meals to suit all appetites. As for the raspberry soufflé, amazing!

Stayed on Thursday night and had both an evening meal and breakfast. Everything was absolutely superb. Booked back in February during lock down to have something to look forward. Watched the chef cook his custard tart on James Martin Saturday Kitchen and decided to book straight away. Do what you can to get here and have the tart. Best ever. Can’t wait to go back

Another cracking meal here. So many great sounding dishes. We were outside as inside dining had not started yet. Service was very efficient and the food was delicious. This really is one of the best places to eat in Hampshire. One suggestion might be to get some seat cushions for the outside benches/chairs as it would make it a bit more comfortable.

Was here today. What a great Find! Scallop sashimi with Kimchi and Wagyu beef and Buffalo burger were both amazing.. lovely friendly staff and very dog friendly... lots of spacing between tables and proper COVID rules. Cant recommend enough.....

We visited last night for the first time since 2019 and I think this visit may have topped the last one! The outside marquee area was well heated and decorated, the service was outstanding and the food was incredible! The soufflé was the highlight of the night! Cannot wait to go back again soon!

A friend and I met in Winchester and walked to Crawley for lunch at the Fox. I would highly recommend it in every way. The service was first class with such friendliness and so accommodating. The food was absolutely superb, especially the cauliflower soup and the calves liver cooked to perfection. The gin choice was great and we enjoyed a beautiful, well priced bottle of Malbec. Pudding was spot on as well. Thank you for such a memorable visit and for making the long walk so worthwhile!

Having walked from Winchester , it was worth every step. From the moment my friend Sophie and I entered to our sad departure, the service, friendliness and outstanding food was of the highest standard The staff were amazing, even moving us when it rained and then back to the sun. The meal of liver and mash was mouth watering and the souffle will set the standard for others to meet

We loved our lunch outside at this pub and the staff were all helpful and friendly. The menu looked fantastic but three of us chose the Halloumi main course which was really disappointing. Salad needed a good dollop more of the lemon mayonnaise and the Halloumi was deep fried in breadcrumbs - a cardinal sin in my view - and pretty tasteless. It could have been Mozzarella. Will definitely go back again as this may have just been an unfortunate choice but Halloumi in breadcrumbs has to go!

Me and my partner visited last weekend on a whim for dessert and noticed a terrible sewage smell that other tables were also commenting on. (tables closer to car park) we thought that would be a one off but we arrived for dinner last night and were shocked to find the smell still lingering and worse than before. A table behind us actually left after their drink because one man said “I can’t stand the smell any longer” unfortunately when the waitress said “oh that was a quick one” he didn’t tell her why although they must all be aware and I’m quite surprised nothings been done about it (I’ve just read a review from OCTOBER titled ‘Smelly’ saying the same thing, obviously the marquee side must mask the smell. The food has always been great and we’d definitely like to return however not until it’s back inside as it’s very off putting and my partner found it especially hard to stay and eat as it was making his stomach turn.

Great outdoors birthday lunch for my daughter. Great organisation around the COVID restrictions and lots of out door space. Food was fantastic and catered for children as well as adults, staff attentive as usual - great meal out - highly recommend

The absolutely wonderful team of staff couldn’t do enough for us after a little mix up with our booking at the start of the evening. The food was absolute perfection - highly recommend the cote de boeuf! Wonderful atmosphere, incredible food, impeccable service. All in all our evening really was simply outstanding and I wouldn’t hesitate to return!

It maybe because we haven’t eaten out since December but tonight at the Fox was astonishing, the team were so welcoming, we sat in a marquee without sides but with heaters to keep the chill off.Wine choice was better that I remember, food was simply some of the best I have ever had. Langoustine to start followed by Hake and then the chefs speciality custard tart. Couldn’t be better.

Went with my friends for a meal here after lockdown 3! We had beef pie, pork and celeriac steak. The food was absolutely beautiful with great friendly service. We ate in the marquee - decorated nicely and with heaters. Fantastic to be back. Thank you fox!

What an art, to be able to produce takeaways that taste as good as it would when in the pub. We had Goan King Prawn curry and lamb with pink fir potatoes with a brownie for dessert. The food is delicious, hot and cooked perfectly. Superb, highly recommended.

Just go! That’s my advice! This is a brilliant gastro pub which I literally couldn’t fault. - the food is excellent - try the cote de boeuf it’s fabulous (and so is the bearnaise sauce and griddled flat mushrooms that come with it )- service - delightful! Very warm welcome from front of house and our waitress was attentive and charming (and all staff wore masks and were very safety conscious) - pricing - very reasonable for the quality of the produce (locally sourced) and portion size - ambience - lovely, fabulous lighting and well spaced out tables. The heated and covered outdoor area with fairy lights was beautiful - Covid measures - we felt very safe; lots of sanitiser, check in details taken, toilet entry is monitored, tables well spaced out I’ve only one complaint - it’s too far from my home in Southampton. Next time we’ll stay overnight so we can enjoy a bottle of the reasonably priced wine! We’ll be back...

It was so lovely to be eating out again and The Fox certainly didn't disappoint. From the moment we arrived (B&B) we knew we had chosen well. The restaurant is very attractive, welcoming and beautifully decorated, the food was sublime!

The Fox is a gastro pub/restaurant at the top of its game. We've been here before, always with pooch so we dine in the bar area. Crawley is an idyllic Hampshire village with pond, ducks and lots of thatched cottages that make that extra special appeal.This trip being really special, we hadn't been out much as most people and this was our post lockdown 2 pre-Xmas fine dining lunch out.More on the food later but this visit highlight was the friendly staff, perfect service and being made to feel really welcome. Rarely have we had such a pleasant couple of hours, enjoying fine dining with great attention. The Covid security was as to be expected very good but complimentary and not overpowering.The food was aptly seasonal, starters were delicious, beautifully presented and perfect size. Our main courses were the same, perfectly cooked, hot when served (amazing how many places cook great hot food and serve it cooled !) and the plate presentation had that "we care" look. Our drinks complimented the day, my Ale was lovely, the wine choice uncomplicated but really good. My highlight of the meal was dessert, mine was a work of art, the effort and artistry in presenting my dessert was incredible, almost too good to cut into, but too delicious not to.I think I've said enough, we love the Fox, our next quest is to try their sister place in Twyford, The Bugle.Thank you to the staff at The Fox, you made this trip special, it's been a harsh year 2020 but innovative places like the Fox bring pleasure and happiness in tough times. Merry Xmas.

Booked a table for 2 of us and also stayed overnight. We were in the Leckford room, it was stunning. Large bathroom with roll top and separate shower. Loads of room to put your make up etc. Lovely large fluffy white towels. Tea and coffee facilities with plenty of biscuits, fresh milk and water in the fridge in the room. Massive bed which was extremely comfortable. Really spacious and comfortable room and will definitely stay again, if I was being really picky could do with a mirror by the plug socket for when you dry your hair- having said that there is a portable small mirror in the bathroom which was adequate. Dinner was amazing, nothing too much trouble. On the menu they had mussels as a main course but had no problem with doing a starter portion for me, then we had cote de boeuf for main - tender and gorgeous. Hubby had the mushroom and Stilton tart to start which he thoroughly enjoyed. Breakfast was very good too,m. Staff very friendly and welcoming - will be returning soon.

Just managed to squeeze 6 of us in the last evening before lockdown. Staff friendly and answered all our questions on food and drink. They knew all about gluten and allergies etc. We ordered a range of starters and mains with not much room for pudding. The birthday boy enjoyed himself immensely which we all did.

Local gemEvery visit to The Fox is great. Throughout the summer The Fox have offered a variety of options to survive the current crisis and it’s all been perfect. Takeaway spot on.Pizza night delicious. Sunday roast perfect. We will continue to get a take out once a week during lockdown 2 like we did during lockdown 1. Keep going guys! Check their insta for amazing inspiration!

Four of us came here on a Wednesday evening, a great meal. We had starters and mains, all looked and tasted very nice and served by friendly staff. My wife had the Gurnard, which you do not often find, my mate had the Tomahawk pork chop, also looked great. Easy to get around with my wheelchair, shame about the smell in the car park. Hope to go back in the summer.