The Fox at Farthinghoe in South Northamptonshire

I came here on Friday night with my partner for the first time and we weren’t disappointed. The Fox is a lovely old pub with a great atmosphere and attentive staff. I ordered the crab and lobster fish cakes and my partner had the venison burger. Both really delicious and very filling. We were sad we didn’t have room for dessert! Thanks so much. We’ll definitely be back.

Went for Sunday lunch and wow were we impressed.great selection of meats Cooked to perfection and great service as Arnie said ILL BE BACK

Went for a sunday roast whilst staying at nearby silverstone, lovely warm welcome even thou we were 15 minutes early, had a starter of baked brie as a sharing dish followed by a massive roast beef dinner! (3 big thick slices of Roast Beef) Both starter and main were hot delicous and left no room for desert, were checked on a couple of times by staff which was great, many pubs tend to forgt to do this now,. If we lived local, we would definitely use it regularly (110 miles far too travel) but will us it again if in the area. Great pub to go to ifyou'rer staying at or visiting Silverstone Race Circuit about 10 min drive away.

Memories of fab meals at this eatery we decided to visit from Devon. Cheerful staff, slow service, please offer a drink straight away, then the wait for the menus won't seem so long. food ok. Starter prawns were fabulous and fresh tasting. Mussels really good, venison burger over cooked. pie ok, quiche ok. So sorry just a mediocre night no ambience as the background music didn't reach our end of the restaurant. Used to be so good, won't rush back. Sorry.

Lovely food, great service and delightful staff, pretty location, very good value. Recommend. Outdoor seating area.

Nice cozzy pub. The food and staff were excellent. I am vegetarian and wanted to eat a good bean burger that seems not many pubs has these days. They made an excellent one and their Bakewell tart was amazing.

The reviews looked good, but, being a pub in a small rural village, we were still worried the Fox might be unwelcoming to 'outsiders'. Our worries were unfounded. We were greeted by a lovely lady with a big smile and warm personality. We enjoyed delicious meals in a warm, friendly atmosphere, at good prices. Our only disappointment was that the main course filled us up so much, that we did not have a dessert.

We had a big family meal at the fox last night (10 of us) it was beautiful. My daughter in law is vegan, they did her a fabulous vegan chilli and chocolate orange torte with vegan ice cream she loved it. She said it’s one of the best meals she’s had out. Normally she ends up with some sort of bland mushroom dish or struggles to find anything. Her mom and dad were here from Budapest and they absolutely loved the food. Everyone said what a great meal we all had.

Such a lovely place, wonderful atmosphere and very friendly. The food was exceptional, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection, the best date night we have had in a long time. Will definitely be returning in the further. Thank you also to Sharon who really made us feel welcome, and was always smiling. Well done to you all.

Food was very underwhelming….. Brie bites cold in the middle …. Garlic mushrooms cold …. Nut roast disgusting and actually was just 2 veggie burgers from Tesco ….. rump steak chewy….. chips cold Burgers tastes like a bland veggie burger …. Not homemade Desserts ….. cheese cake not proper cheese cake …. Tiramisu from Tesco‘s dessert range !!! Sticky toffee pudding … „ meh „….. nothing more to say it was truly disappointing and needless to we won’t be back ….. it’s clearly changed hands again and not for the better !! More food returned to the kitchen than actually eaten 🤮

Can’t believe the poor reviews. We had the most amazing Sunday Lunch today and very reasonably priced. Lovely friendly staff and excellent service. We really enjoyed our meal. Very tasty and fresh food. I would highly recommend.

Popped in for lunch as had been a week before & had a lovely delicious lunch. Sadly, 'Jamie' the chef wasn't in on my second visit & this was apparent when I recieved my food. After, eating what can only be classed as mediocre fried garlic mushrooms ..I started on the salad only to discover the remains of a discarded sauce packet 😱 Was this salad from another customers lunch ? .. unfortunately this put me off the rest of my lunch. On speaking to the 'owner/chef' at the time ..his conduct was most unprofessional he could not exolain why it was there & his apology felt forced. He took the price of the mushrooms from my bill ..however, this was a most dissapointing visit compared to the last one. Our waitress was mortified & apologised on his behalf. I have since learnt that Jamie no longer works at the Fox ... which is a travesty as both he & his partner who I met on my first visit were incredibly passionate about their roles & the food was amazing.

The was a little disappointing we went for Sunday lunch and 3 of 5 starters were deep fried Pate was brought in not home made (not great in 2023) Main roast was ok I guess But please put roast on proper plates not pasta dishes not easy to eat Sunday roast with food all pile up, and the cutely was the cheapest I ever seen. The table of 7 people next to us wait 1 hour and were not happy have ask 2 times why it took so long (its a Sunday lunch ) Maybe the guy who kept looking in should stay in the kitchen and get the food out sooner ps the staff in restaurant were so helpful

Needs updating website and the sign on the door says open drive out there and it is shut what a disappointment. Hope it is open when my sons lot go for there Christmas meal

Came to the Fox for a Birthday Meal. Food was amazing, fantastic value for money and a wide choice of dishes. The staff are both friendly and helpful. A lovely village pub atmosphere

We had dinner here on a Thursday night, for their date/mate night. There was also a pub quiz that seemed like fun but we did not participate it. Lovely pub, the food was a little bit of a letdown though, was a bit under seasoned. But the staff were all lovely

Four of us visited during September. Two fish and chips, one steak and one nut loaf Presentation was good but the food was a little bland. The nut loaf was said to be largely tasteless. The fish and chips were ok but the fish seemed floppy and “wet” inside the crispy batter. The coffee offered was instant coffee. We declined this. The venue is fine with good car parking Ok but there is plenty of room for improvement.

Friendly service and good food. Fish and chips was lovely and crispy with really good homemade chips. Chocolate torte was delicious and beautifully presented. Will be back to try other dishes that we saw other visitors enjoying

Went to this little gem on the off chance driving by Very nice pub/restaurant….. welcomed by friendly staff. We both had the filet steak and it didn’t disappoint at all. Chargrilled flavour and cooked to perfection. Pudding was a must ….. cheesecake and lemon meringue pie - both delicious Needless to say we will be back with friends !!! Very Happy 😊

We had Saturday lunch , food was hot and tasty , throughly recommend the Mediterranean tart as mains and lotus cheesecake for desert!

Ordered a plain burger and chips. Food arrived and burger was full of stuff i dont like, so asked for it to be changed.. What i thought was a fresh burger, turned out to be the original with everything scraped out.. but it still had mayo on the burger and sauce on the roll which tasted horrible.. Not good service..

We met another couple for lunch, having selected The Fox from an old Good Pub Guide. Not an altogether happy experience. The two beer drinkers were not happy with their choice, nor were the two scampi eaters. My chilli wasn't good, not very hot and no sour cream available. My husband had no complaints about the fish and chips, which he pronounced very good. Puddings were fine, and the service friendly and efficient.

Me and my friend spent the whole day in here on Saturday and stayed for lunch and dinner. The staff were really hospitable and friendly. I ordered off the tapas menu for lunch and the main menu for dinner and the food was amazing. There were also games like Jenga you can play whilst you’re there. Would definitely recommend

The tapas were luke warm, not a good choice. Garlic bread was soggy not crispy. Waitress not sure she had enough milk for coffees, which when they arrived were not very good. Slow service.

I had Sunday lunch it was absolutely amazing. Food and service was outstanding highly recommended. Pub is very friendly and welcoming.

Visited with friends and very disappointed. I haven’t been here for a few years but always had great visits before. I suggest this as a place for lunch and was embarrassed i had after visiting. The menu looked great but everyone was very disappointed with the meals. Service was fine but food was very basic.

You have to visit just for the lovely lady behind the bar, ate some tapas and some side bits, very good visit, amazing location!

We meet up three times a year for lunch. It is mid way from Worcester and Letchworth. A good pleasant atmosphere. The waiter, has an incredible laugh. No problems with the food and the local beer was full of flavour. All in all a good...

We had eaten at The Fox many times over the years and chose to go there for a 70th birthday celebration with family who hadn't been there before. It was a real disappointment, it was cold, the staff didn't seem to want to be there,...

Very disappointed with the food, I had the pie which was steak and ale, what little meat was in it was fatty or chewy. The place was not very warm even though we moved tables, away from the door, definitely would not return.

Saturday lunchtime, not many tables occupied. Greeted by a very efficient young lady. Sat by window facing rear patio. Drinks served, an excellent Chilean sauvignon blanc and good half of Tribute bitter. View of rear patio not good, obviously not been swept for some time...

Christmas lunch was not very good bought pate and frozen vegetables wouldn’t recommend the staff were lovely and really helpful

A pleasant enough pub restaurant but could not really be rated as more than average. We went on a Wednesday lunchtime and as far as I can tell, there were very few customers. Despite this they offered a long menu, plus various specials, plus what...

We took my in laws to The Fox for Sunday lunch today and it was ok. Nothing special but ok! We've never been before so thought we would try it. We ordered 3 roast beef and 1 roast loin of pork. When they arrived the...

We went to the fox at farthinghoe for my daughters 21st birthday,being a chef myself the food was of the highest quality and very enjoyable everybody had a fantastic night, the chef came out and asked if everything was OK which I always think is...

My partner and I stayed at the Fox in Farthinghoe on Saturday to Sunday and it was such a lovely experience from booking in to Sunday lunch. The room was clean and comfy and on Sunday we had lunch which I must say was really...

steak night 10 out of 10 , excellent value for money and a lovely meal See you next Monday Thank you

I visited the fox today for sunday lunch with my family.It was excellent,The food and service was fantastic.I was also showed round the accommodation as my nephew is working in the area and is looking for some where to stay.The landlord Scott was so helpful...

I Visited the fox on Thursday night with my work colleagues .The food was lovely,lovely atmosphere and the staff were professional and very attentive.I’ve already booked up for Christmas and also taking my mum for Sunday lunch next weekend.

We went there the first time yesterday sat down tables were sticky, cob webs everywhere there was even a large white human hair stuck to the table. My wife ordered a vegetable quiche???? A few tiny bit of veg tasteless, it was sat on the...

We were served by a pleasant waitress and that's about the only positive about the visit. The table we were shown to had food residue stuck to it and dried on. It resisted a perfunctory attempt to clean it. We ordered from the only menu...

Service was good but the food was decidedly average. Chips were definitely oven chips and the pie was drowning in a dish /bowl full of gravy. It would have been so much better to have been able to pour the gravy on yourself. Husband had...

Had 4 x rooms booked for 6 months for friends, only to be told 3 days before the event the rooms had been let out to a more important customer. Absolutely shocking, no offer of compensation and no apology. Truly awful service.

The beef was tough and the vegetables were frozen( not fresh) hard and served in a dish, the dessert was served on a plate, ????? We asked for steak knives to cut the beef which was more difficult as it was in a DISH

We came Sunday for a meal after a very busy morning had a lovely roast meal I have onion and nut allergies .plus other dietary problems the two young ladies that served us can't remember there names were so helpful and obliging .ambiance was good...

What a lovely find. We were recommended to visit The Fox. I’m so glad we went. The pub was clean, fresh looking and the tables had vases of flowers which added to the welcoming feel. Staff were polite and helpful. The food was good and...

Had a lovely meal for date night. Staff were super friendly, atmosphere was great. The food presentation was far above "pub" food. Can't fault it at all

I checked into the Fox at Farthinghoe for two nights. On arrival, I noticed the room wasn’t particularly clean so I gave it a wipe over myself. The room was very cold so I had to call a member of staff to get the radiator...

Went to The Fox for the first time since Covid hit. Was pleasantly surprised they had a tapas menu. Unfortunately when we were about to place our order the waitress said....'let me tell you what we haven't got'. That amounted to most of the talas...

There were 10 of us, all rather noisy and excitable as we had not got together for quite a while. All the staff were friendly and accommodating and the food was great. So lovely to meet up with family and the restaurant made it all...

Friends and I went for an evening meal on the 5th January. The food was lovely and we all agreed the waitress was absolutely wonderful,anticipating our needs before we asked, so professional and helpful, a credit to the pub!

We ate here for 3 nights while camping at the nearby Limes Farm and the menu was fab! Large amount of choice and good for Vegetarians too.

Had a one night stay in the converted horsebox at The Fox. Although we arrived earlier than anticipated, the landlord Scott was really obliging showing us around the accomodation and separate toilet and shower. He stoked up the log burner, and ensured we had a...

The landlords ran the show. Both they and their staff were so caring and attentive. If I could pick up this slice of a perfect pub and move it, I would in a heartbeat! The food was amazing too, everything made fresh which was amazing!...

Met our friends here for lunch. Plenty of good choice of dishes. The Scampi meal was really good quality. Salmon and prawn linguini was delicious and the Burger was tasty. Great fun and attentive service. Shame coffee machine was broken

Had a lovely meal for two on a Friday lunchtime. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Thoroughly recommended. Thank you all at the Fox.

we booked for a group of 11 of us to eat here whilst we were on a glamping holiday down the road. We understand that 11 people is a big party to serve and we weren't exactly quiet, so the staff did an amazing job...

Food was under par and one of our guests had an onion bhaji which was still frozen in the middle. From the time we ordered food, it arrived about 10 minutes after. A little too quick, which made me question how fresh the produce was...

We had an evening meal here whilst we stayed in the area for a short break. I give this establishment 10 out of 10 on all levels. The food was superb and our waitress was so lovely and professional. We felt very welcome. I highly...

The Fox is a nice pub with a nice atmosphere and decent pub food. Our room however was dirty and the bathroom can only be described as disgustingly filthy. I’m glad we only booked one night as I wouldn’t have stayed another.

Afternoon lunch with friends, great, nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Highly recommend will def come again in the near future.

Its a lovely environment and we had a nice meal here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We'd definitely return.

We were staying in Farthinghoe and were recommended The Fox for our evening meal on Saturday evening. It didn’t disappoint. The staff were all exceptionally friendly, we started off trying to get in through the wrong door at the front, which was locked, so headed...

Great place great food would definitely go again. A very friendly team Great service A lovely little gem glad we came across the place

Came with some friends for dinner and we weren’t disappointed! The food was fantastic, staff were lovely and the setting is lovely! This pub really is a little gem, we will be returning!

A very friendly welcome as well as excellent food, what is there not to like about this pub restaurant. We visited earlier today and booked our garden table in the rear garden. My wife had the beefburger with chips which she mentioned was a little...

We moved into this lovely village yesterday and knowing that we would be in chaos booked to eat at the pub hoping that it would be as good as we had heard. The team could not have been more welcoming introducing not only themselves but...

Had the best night stay, lovely pub and fab food. Couldn’t recommend enough. Very welcoming and great staff.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Betty The Love Shack. A beautiful quaint place perfect for a weekend getaway. The staff are all so lovely and were happy to help us with anything we needed. Our visit was an early birthday celebration for myself and...

Lovely lunch today at The Fox. I had the mushroom, spinach and cranberry tart - absolutely lovely, with lots of veg. Great service and choice of veggie options.

Nice starters; I had the breads, olives and oil. I ordered the pork in bacon with dauphinoise potatoes, roast vegetables and brandy sauce as main. The roast vegetable turned out to be peas, carrots, broccoli and cabbage which wasn't wha was on the menu and...

Friendly well run pub/restaurant, varied inexpensive menu to suit most tastes. Daily specials. Also offers accommodation

Been a couple of times before for food but decided to take advantage of a cheeky weekend and booked one of their roomsWe found it to be very clean and tidy and very cosy.Ensuite and tea making facilities Under these Covid 19 crazy timesThe rules in place still Scott and Sarah and all the staff made us feel very welcome and safe and secure.We ate friday and saturday night and had Sunday roast which all three times was perfect.I cant reccomend this place enough.Well worth a journey out.Booking is recommended in these times So to avoid social distance disappointment But that would be the only thing you would be disappointed with.Get bookingThankyou everyone at the Fox

Thank you to Scott and Sarah who have made a family meal for my birthday a great experience. Food was amazing and the service was fantastic!! Worth every penny!! Covid conscious. Also Dog friendly pub!!

Family of 5 had the burgers which were really good. Service was very good didn’t have to ask for anything which makes a nice change. Will definitely return.

Visited last night with friends and it was great! Lovely specials as well as the menu. We had two courses each and they were all delicious. Our waitress was really helpful and polite and made sure we had everything we needed. Very well organised with the Covid guidelines and we felt very safe eating in there. A great night, first one out in months and it was worth the wait! Definitely be back very soon

Great food, friendly staff, very Covid conscious. Well worth the money!! Cheese cake..... (OMG) Thank you!!

We stayed overnight as a treat. The room was lovely and clean with excellent tea and coffee facilities. We had an evening meal, we both had the Belly Pork and l can honestly say it was the best l have ever had. I have a problem after tummy surgery and they did a smaller potion for me which a lot of restaurants won’t do. It was that good and flavoursome l wished l could have eaten it all. My hubby managed to eat his and finish mine. The potions are big, neither of us could manage a dessert. The staff are lovely and the service was excellent even in today’s COVID-19 restrictions. Give it a try you will love it.

Great food , great service and close to home. Who could ssk for anything more. First meal out since mid March, not disappointed. Sarah and Scott have improved the old Fox and during the recent crisis have worked hard to keep going. With great success. Can reccommend to all. Beer is well kept as well.

What a lovely find, beautiful room, warm welcome staff went above and beyond! Food was amazing. Lovely little place, open fire met some locals too. Next time will bring my wife for a relaxed weekend away

Found this lovely country pub in farthinghoe. Booked a room and dinner. The food was amazing and the service we received was second to none. The room we stayed in was clean and comfy. We will definitely be going back again.

Wish we'd came here years ago, very reasonably priced, great quality and a great choice on the menu.

Brilliant from start to finish! The food was superb and the staff, including the owners who gave us a very warm welcome on arrival, are all really lovely- and very prompt with the service!! The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming!! We we will definitely be returning, fantastic pub! Thanks guys!

The Fox is simply a beautiful pub, in a beautiful location with a very cosy and calm atmosphere and amazing and attentive staff! Would 100% recommend this pub for a drink, food or overnight stay. Don't miss out, get yourself there!

The Fox is a great place for a drink and some lovely home cooked food. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the staff were friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be returning!

What a lovely country pub! Warmly welcomed by Sarah and Scott (the owners), sat by the fireplace and was served brilliant brown beer alongside some great homemade grub! Dog friendly in the bar area, roaring fireplace, great beer and fantastic food what more could you ask for? 10/10 very highly recommend!

Booked here for a rugby parents meal. There were 11 of us and we were in the what I think is a little snug. We were very noisy so the best place for us tbh. We booked and ordered online. Dietary requirements were also met. The staff really looked after us, the food was wonderful and we had a great night. ( They didn't even mind us moving tables around) The new owners were lovely, everyone was welcoming and the lemon meringue was the so good I wanted another xxx

This was actually the worst roast we have ever had at a restaurant!!! Meat was fatty , gravy taste of nothing was really bland , roast potatoes not crispy and anaemic ,Yorkshire pudding stodgy -and veg consisted of leeks carrots sugar snap peas and a tiny bit of cabbage all boiled and tasteless.

Excellent home cooked food in a very cosy friendly country pub. Staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. Well worth a visit.

My girlfriend and I came in for a beer and some food as we where passing by and genuinely had a lovely time. The food was lovely, the staff where great and very accommodating. All in all, a great experience. Highly recommended!

Had soup, should of been with crusty bread, had sliced already buttered bread, then steak should of been with chunky chips but it wasn't and my steak tasted of burnt grill. The onion rings were good.

Spent a wonderful afternoon at this lovely little village pub. Food was amazing, I had the beef and it just fell off the bone, beautiful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Service was just perfect great waiting staff. We will definitely be back it was definitely worth the drive. Made us wish we were more local

If you are in the area there really is no other place to be. The pub is beautiful on the outside, has great car parking and rooms to rent. Inside you will find yourself in a stunning pub with an open fire. The food has changed too, there is now a stunning seasonal menu, if your not that hungry pick from one or more of the hot bar snacks available. All in all just get yourself down to the Fox, you won’t regret it.

Oh my gosh what a fantastic night last night. Great food, super friendly ‘locals’ and an old school 80’s disco. A pre Christmas meal that turned into a party. Putting the ho, ho, ho back in Farthinghoe!

Haven't been to this restaurant since the new owners. We were little forgotten in the corner and had to get our own drinks. I guess the ambience would normally be good but unfortunately we were sat next to a large party, so we couldnt converse in a normal manner. Food was good and we will try again after the christmas rush!

Wow what a fantastic meal. The best we have had in this area. Rachel went above and beyond. We will be back

Wow !what can I say a total experience from start to finish !

Stopped here after driving back from Bristol and knowing my food issues thought this would be the best place to stop off at.

Moved to the village 3 weeks ago, gave them a try and loved every second of it, have returned a few times, had a table booked for the 11th and said it was for my daughter 10th birthday and arrived to a table decorated with balloons etc staff are lovely and can’t do enough for you, land lady is lovely. Food was excellent on all occasions! Couldn’t fault anything xx

We went here as a party of 8 adults and 1 toddler and had a lovely meal. Friendly staff and superb food!