The Fox Eating and Drinking House in Mid Sussex

We booked the table last minute really on a Saturday night for 8pm. We arrived at 8:12 and we were the only people in there which I thought was a real shame. After apologising for being late we were told that the kitchen was about to close in quite an aggressive manner. As a newly reopened place that was empty it wasn’t the welcome we thought we would get. Again, another person in our party was told on the way in that the kitchen was about to close, by that point it was a bit awkward. Anyway, we got on with the evening and to summarise the food was quite impressive. The fish was slightly overcooked but the people who had the duck special really enjoyed their mains and so did the person who had the beef pie. The service got better throughout the evening but it will always stick in my mind the start to the evening. Sussex has some amazing pubs and places have to really stick out for people to be repeat customers.

We havent had a meal like this one we had today in years We both had the Sirloin of beef And all the trimmings The service the staff the good all were fantastic. Families locals it’s there for all The food was out of this world Thank you

Amazing food cooked to perfection, well presented. Exceptional staff all round great experience and atmosphere The new menu is amazing definitely the best pub around

A lovley pub friendly service lovley roast dinner made to feel very welcome we would definitely recommend and vist again

New chef just taken over & running the place. First week open so not yet a full menu. Sunday lunch was exceptional & well cooked. Both had Sunday roast beef & chicken. Looking forward to trying it out in the week. Very reasonably priced & with a well matched wine list at affordable pricing. Staff were very well trained. Smart relaxed surroundings

It’s so good to see, and eat, such beautifully cooked good quality food. And they have avoided the trap and possible detriment of overbooking the Sunday lunches. So, congrats to all the staff for making it such a delightful experience in such a good ambience. And to Gran’ma for babysitting when necessary. :-) [Book in advance to avoid being disappointed]

This is by far the best Sunday roast we’ve ever had in a restaurant! We visited for Father’s Day. My brother had made the booking last minute and it was unknown to all of us but we will definitely be visiting again !!!

What a lovely welcoming pub, lovely warm welcome as you come in, just popped in for some drinks after a Sunday walk, great location

My friend and I arrived at the same time as another couple around 12.30 on a Saturday lunchtime. There were no customers, on fact there was no one to be seen at all. The four of us walked around, and tried to make it known we were there, to no avail. We went to the Cat at West Hoathly to eat

Completely refurbished to a high standard amazing interior and design in a fantastic location food menu limited however.

We booked lunch for 4 people last Wednesday ( 1st Nov) and had an email confirmation. When we arrived the pub was closed no lights on and so we had to find an alternative pub. They should have informed us by email if there was a problem! A notice on the door to explain the closure!!

Was really looking forward to a nice meal with friends. There was just 4 of us. Firstly the table was so sticky we had to cover it with paper serviettes. All the tables were sticky so we didn’t move. We booked a table for 3.30pm but when we got there were told the kitchen closes at 4pm so we had to order quite quickly which we were ok with. We ordered drinks, 2 beers and 2 glasses of red wine. We were not asked if we wanted a bottle or a small or large glass. The beer arrived fine, the wine eventually came….in dirty gin glasses with lipstick marks. We said the glasses were dirty and they got taken away but I watched as the young girl wiped the glass with her t-shirt and came back. We said no….clean glasses please… we asked the girl very calmly if she was new here to give her the benefit of the doubt, she didn’t answer. The wine returned in two odd wine glasses. The wine was very nice. A young chap put the napkins on the table and gave cutlery to 3 of us. The napkins were damp! We got up and found some dry ones. Our meals arrived but not hot…the vegetarian meal was cold. When I said my meal was cold, I was asked what I wanted them to do about it? There was no apology. Well, could I have a hot one? It eventually came back hot but had obviously just gone into a microwave as all the same as when it went out. The gravy I asked for was an onion sauce but hey ho! The nutroast had Brazil nuts which tasted plastic. The vegetables were two bowls between the four of us but no serving spoons so we found a dessert spoon to use! The phone would ring right by us, my partner was up at the bar at that time and when answered the person on the other end was put on loud speaker and left on the bar top whilst the girl carried on pouring drinks….even through the poor soul on the other end had lost her purse and wondered if it was on top of the bar. The girl just looked at my partner and shrugged her shoulders…..no not here she said and carried on.. could you take my number and call me if it turns up? ….No need…got it. Bottles were thrown, crashing into a crate right by us giving us a shock each time! We ate up what we could and paid the £103 begrudgingly and left hastily to continue our evening elsewhere as it was such a disaster, sadly. Our friends were embarrassed as they had recommended going there. We certainly won’t be going back there though. We were the only customers in our part of the eating area, there is another area opposite but not sure anyone was there either so they were not busy but there didn’t seem to be anyone in charge, just run by 3 young people. We asked if the manager was there when we left but were told he had left.

I have never done a review before because I have never felt the need to but honestly my visit seriously deserved it. My partner and I visited on the 24th for an over due date night for our anniversary only to find that there was a band on! We had booked a table inside but the staff were so lovely and accommodating that they found us a perfect table outside! The food was amazing and the band were unreal it was way more than we could have ever expected. It’s great to see a group of staff really enjoying their shift and having a laugh with their customers it realy brings the mood up and keeps the atmosphere glowing. At one point the land lady I think her name was Claire came out and checked on us personally which was amazing to see, she also told us that her business partner was the head chef, it’s so refreshing to see business owners so invested and proud of not only their company but also their staff. 10/10 will definitely come back

We come regularly for drinks, meals and special events (quizzes, music occasions, etc). We love it!! The welcome, service, atmosphere and food are all excellent! The management and staff really care for their customers and go the ‘extra mile’ all the time and there’s always laughter and fun going on. The Fox is definitely our favourite local!! Always worth a visit even if you’re not a local. Rating 10 out of 10!!!

We were the only customers and the menu was limited given it was the first week after lockdown so one should take that into account. However, the pate starter was not a good pate (probably the worst I've had) although there was plenty of toast with it. The burgers were large but the rolls not very pleasant. The biggest problem was that we were sat outside (no other option) and it was freezing. The waitress was kind enough to put some logs on nearby fire but they were damp. Consequently, the acrid smoke engulfed us making it a very unenjoyable outing. Two weeks later and our coats still wreaked of smoke.

Came in after a 5 hour walk to have a couple of drinks and some food. Bar staff didn't have a clue with our food going to the wrong table, the food itself was terrible - had the gammon and it was as though someone had poured table salt over it, and to top it off the soft drinks were off as not enough syrup in there.Had to wait about 40 minutes for the food even though there were only about 6 people in the pub.A thoroughly disappointing end to what had been a great day

Having read previous great reviews we went to the Fox for dinner but were very disappointed by our experience. We started with what should have been a simple drinks order but were brought the wrong drinks. We then waited over an hour for the food without anyone letting us know why the wait was so long. We found the front of house staff to be severely lacking - no warm welcome, no smiles and no customer service. To top it off, the bill they brought at the end was incorrect. Whilst the food was excellent, it had been ruined by the rest of the experience. I would not recommend this pub to anyone.

The food is so delicious and the staff and so lovely. It was my dads birthday and they organized a brownie with candles and everyone in the Pub sang! really recommend

My family and I went to The Fox for Father’s Day Sunday lunch amazing I have severe allergies to fruits and nuts the owner was so understanding and went out of her way to ensure the food I had chosen was safe for me to eat the service was very good hence the rating

Not the 1st time at the Fox but it has been a while. Thank you, Tim & Clare, great to see you both your team are very together and welcoming. Katy and I had a great lunch, love the revamp and the village shop looks great. The changes that you have made to the outside area are a real bonus. Food choice, as always, was varied and innovative and the wine hit the mark - pleased that my daughter was Driving!!We will be back very soon as there are a few dishes that went untasted - Pen x.

My son said that the chips were the most outstanding chips ever. My chicken and avocado salad was lovely too. Lovely relexed atmosphere would highly recommend

we found this place by accident and it was a great find. Food was perfect and the staff were really friendly.We had a lovely lunch, my husband had the venison and I had the Coq au Vin, perfect. We had the chocolate mousse and the Eton mess for dessert and they were good too.Will definitely be going back there soon.

We were passing and stopped at this pub for a pint and to share some dinner on a slightly chilly Tuesday. We normally go to the Cat Inn up the road however this is our new favourite! We had the prawns and salad, so delicious! The prawns, in shell were so tasty in a really lovely sauce, they are a must have! The view from the garden is nice and service was perfect from a lady, sorry didn’t catch your name! Would of been great with some heaters but we will definitely be back!

Popped over to The Fox for a drink yesterday with hubby.They were unbelievably busy but Tim, Jade and the Team were as always, courteous and utterly dedicated in their service.Must mention Lily who is new on staff and did an amazing job under what was obviously, a great deal of pressure serving outside meals.A great working team and first rate pub!

We had incredible Rack of Lamb as a takeaway meal, the racks were a good size, plenty of met on them and they tasted amazing faccompanied by cauli cheese carrots and wonderful gravyvto tollowed by home made puddings of Chocolate Brownie, Toffee Sticky Pudding and Crumble All Don't miss out on these treats

We LOVE The Fox, and feel especially lucky to have it as our local! Sadly we haven't been able to visit as much this year due to COVID-19 but we have still been able to enjoy regular yummy Sunday take aways. Claire and all the team do a brilliant job despite the challenges of the restrictions. Always a great selection on the menu, always tasty! Thoroughly recommend!

Great pub, with well above standard food. The take aways are fantastic, but eating in is even better. Highly recommended!

From the first to last mouthful this was a treat, the venison which is locally sourced as is the lamb melted in our mouth as did the lamb, both full of flavour. The crispy fluffy roast potatos were accompanied by great veg, Yorkshire pudding and homemade gravy., looking forward to ou next meal at The Fox already

Ordered the hake and triple cooked chips, excellent meal came with home made tartar sauce and mushy peas. Could not fault the meal, the fish was fresh, not frozen or bought in fluffy and moist.

Went for a pre lockdown meal and would totally recommend a visit. From when we walked in it was welcoming the staff were great and food wonderful especially the pate starter and venison haunch main. Had a brief chat with owner/chef on our way out who certainly showed an interest in his guests. Well worth a visit

Great Sunday lunch in my favourite pub always serving meals to a high standard, has a takeaway service on wens to sunday. And very good COVID hygiene Clare does things professionally And always has something to make you smile 😀👌

We visited on a very rainy day looking for a pub lunch and this was perfect. The roasts were amazing and the fish and chips were very generous portions. The veg selection was incredible too. Service was very good and the staff were very knowledgeable about the gins. We will definitely be back!

Came here for a meal after staying in the nearby campsite and it wasn’t really up to standards. Triple cooked chips were incredibly salty, service was so slow and the “blue cheese salad” was just a dressing, no cheese present. The burgers were amazing and really well cooked! Although the chocolate brownie was more of a rock than a brownie and cold. One server perhaps the manager on shift was so loud we could hear every little comment she was making from the other side of the restaurant, which seemed a bit unnecessary and quite annoying. We asked for mash with one of our meals and not only did they forget about it, they didn’t apologise when it arrived 10mins late. Music was very odd and didn’t seem in keeping with the theme of the restaurant and was a bit too loud tbh. Their Covid precautions were very good and had hand sanitizer at every table which was nice. Overall a little over priced for what it was and just incredibly slow service (there were only 3 tables including ours).

We had a great lunch. All the food was nicely presented & very tasty. The crab butter on the salmon was an inspired touch. Good safe processes as well as efficient service all makes us want to return.

We stopped here by chance while driving to get the ferry in Newhaven. Beautiful village, lovely pub and assiduous service. Recommend the crab linguine and the venison. Coping very well and carefully during Covid. Highly recommend it

Found this place by chance. After being turned away from a few places for not booking which is hard because we’re not from there. The food was good, I had the Gnocchi with mushrooms and Garlic and wife had the fish cakes. Both were excellent as was the wine! Only think I’d suggest is improve the Chef’s handwriting but I can overlook that because the food was good.

Just had lunch at the Fox. Food was excellent. Better than many of the restaurants around the area. Also lovely welcome.

Amazing locally sourced food, great staff and nice background music. Lovely atmosphere, inexpensive, parking and dogs allowed

Great food, brilliant family atmosphere, all you can want from a pub. Burgers particularly good and superb array of beers

If anyone reading this is considering eating at The Fox Inn, I would strongly recommend you take the time to read my review before making a final decision.I have never had an experience as terrible as I did eating at The Fox, and I am honestly still in disbelief and shock that it happened. What makes this experience even worse than it already is, is the fact it happened whilst out for a family meal, celebrating my Grandmother's 84th Birthday. Myself, Wife, Grandmother and Brother-In-Law ate at The Fox on Saturday evening. As we were approaching the pub, a man who appeared to be in his 30s, was swinging from the chains outside holding on to a dog. As we got closer to open the door of the pub, he started swearing at us, telling us we're not welcome. We ignored him due to his obvious drunken state, and entered the pub.The pub was quiet and we were shown to our table in an empty room. As we sat down the same person from outside came into the room and sat down at the table opposite us, facing our direction. Whilst he walked to his table to sit down, his dog jumped up at our table and knocked the cutlery on the floor, which shows he had no control of the pet.He begin talking to us, asking us inappropriate questions, deliberately trying to get a reaction. I asked the man if he wouldn't mind leaving us alone as we were celebrating my Grandmothers birthday, but he then started being aggressive. I wasn't having any of it, so spoke to the landlord immediately and made them aware we were being harassed. The landlord apologised and told the man he had to move to the other side of the pub. He didn't.It took about 20 minutes for this man to move, and I had to ask the landlord 3 times to move him because he refused. During this time he continued to swear at us, and made sexual and explicit comments to my wife whilst in the company of my Grandmother and Brother-In-Law. We discussed leaving the pub, but decided against it as the only other pub in the village (The Cat) was fully booked. After the man left the room, we didn't hear much from him, although he came back into the room another 2 times throughout the evening and just stood and stared at us. Other diners were in the room at this point and they were all starting at him in disbelief. He looked a mess and was dressed like a 15 year old. He had slit cut eye brows, a baseball cap, puffer jacket, dirty black Jean's and cuts on his face. It was clear he was a friend of the landlords and someone who is in the pub often, judging by his behaviour and arrogance. He kept going behind the bar, was letting his dog roam free, and was harassing anyone who walked past without a care in the world.As we left the pub and were walking to our car, we saw the same man towering over another customer who was sat on his own eating a meal. The drunk man had his fist in this person's face, and the customer immediately stood up and punched. The drunk idiot ran behind the bar holding his head. This was the highlight of the light and a clear indication he was delibrately causing trouble for a reaction which he got.I just can't believe we had to endure this behaviour and the landlords thought it was acceptable to keep him in the premise after so many complaints. They apologised several times which I appreciated, but at the end of the day they are responsible for him and should have done more. He should have been thrown out immediately. They're excuse was 'He's drunk, and doesn't usually act like this, please don't judge us based on this'. At the end of the day, the landlord sold him the alcohol which put him in that state, and they have a responsibility to ensure their customers are safe from violence and harassment, and they failed miserably. The food was good, but I would never return. We weren't even offered any complimentary drinks, or discounts off our meal. If you're considering going to this pub, I would avoid it at all costs and instead book The Cat. I have eaten at The Cat several times and it truly is a stunning restaurant with class and respect.

The Fox, West Hoathley.SUCH a nice pub.GREAT ambience, this Sat lunchtime. What PUBLIC HOUSES were invented for.Beautiful home cooked menu (Partridge / Pheasant / Venison and more. LetLocals, dogs, great interior . Warm, cosy , quirky AND . . . . , PRETTY little flashing LIGHTS !! ).Barman wonderful. So friendly, natural and SOOOO hard working, but leaving soon. Such a loss, but I'm sure the next one will be just as great. Beautiful area on a sunny day.Highly recommended.

Birthday celebration We were at The Fox for the first time to celebrate my Fathers Birthday. We were trying somewhere new. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. The atmosphere is warm, friendly as I said very welcoming. The food, in a few words is simply delicious. We all had something different and ended up trying a bit of each others meals as it was all so good, that is unusual, so just shows how good it was.Most of us just managed to squeeze in desert, we all left feeling absolutely stuffed but completely satisfied. We will definitely be back

We visited here to round off the end of the Christmas holiday in the first week of January having spotted it driving by one day. The table we were allocated was by the fire which was incredibly cosy, we both ordered the beef Sunday roast which was served with perfectly cooked potatoes, cauliflower and seasonal veg and we finished off by sharing a sticky toffee pudding with some lovely Christmas pudding ice cream.Staff were very friendly and accommodating and we even managed to get a parking space in the car park behind. We'll definitely come back!

Really,very good food.Beautifully cooked and presented. Good service.Atmoispheric, traditional bar.Highly recommended.

The Fox is a warm and inviting pub no matter when you visit. A cosy interior filled with good drink, great food and welcoming staff, it's always a pleasure to visit. Every meal is spot-on, and Claire is a delight. I would highly recommend the Fox to anyone.

Dropped in without a booking mid afternoon. Ordered their flatbreads which were great. Very good ales as well. Friendly staff. Will return.

Roast beef lunch here. Chunky slices of beef, lots of vegetables in separate dish. Delicious! Sorbet or ice cream dessert, interesting flavours and home made. Friendly staff and Harvey’s among the beers. Chosen at random but would go again.

The chef here really knows what good food is all about.

We visited the Fox tonight for a birthday meal, I can't describe how tasty fresh and amazing was food, we had salt and pepper squid and king prawns with crusty homemade bread for starter following by venison and duck leg confit for main. Our little princess got cheesy triple cooked chips and sausages, served with salads. Ice creams, cake.

Went to eat on a busy Saturday night. Very friendly staff who were working extremely hard to cater for a party of 40 plus normal customers. Despite this we had a good evening.

First impressions are crucial. We were waited upon by a brisk, snotty barmaid (or landlady?), who was either (a) stupid, (b) rude or (c) had a hearing problem. The pub was very quiet and the order was very simple - “ a bottle of still mineral water, no lemon, just ice” The barmaid actually repeated the order, but I received “sparkling” (a misnomer as it turned out) water, lemon and no ice. She’d poured it before I had a chance to stop her and I decided I’d drink it anyway - it was vile - flat and metallic tasting and had clearly been around for some time. Two swigs was enough and I left the rest. Yes , we could have complained, but the service and the lack of ambiance ensured that we were going to leave toute suite. This lack of attention was disconcerting in a very quiet pub which isn’t very picturesque with little outside space. Definitely won’t be back!

We visited this pub on a Thursday night. Surprisingly, we were the only people in our section of the eating area but there was ambience provided by the bar and the other eating area at the other end of the pub. The quality of the food was excellent, service was also caring and friendly. There was a wide choice. It's a place I would come back to and the menu is always changing.

We found the pub by accident on the way to a camping trip. They served local and organic so they don’t have a fixed menu. They don’t have anything on the board for a vegan. The staff made a great to ask what I wanted

The Food was the amazing, the chips were the best triple cooked chips I've ever had, crispy and soft in the middle, the side salad was incredible with a lovely dressing and the homemade ice cream was the best ice cream ive ever had in my life

Went for lunch on Sunday, what a change. The pub is quirky the food not so. Enjoyed a lovely lunch, will definitely return

Visited today with a group of walkers; probably the best lunch stop we have had! You can walk past this pub and not think much of it but inside it is lovely! The staff were fab, really professional, friendly and welcoming. We had a table of 10 and there were many different orders and it is the first time when everyone had food envy. All the dishes were great. I had the Fox burger, one of the best burgers I have had. The triple cooked chips were top notch. I was very jealous of the beautifully cooked venison to the right of me and the monkfish opposite. And the risotto. And the sausages and champ. You get the gist. We'll be back! Highly recommend! Cheers from the Brighton Ramblers!

Came here on Wednesday 17th with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary and what an amazing meal we had. Camembert and king prawns to start were both delicous especially the prawns! Then i had the conft of duck leg and it was delicous it melted in my mouth. My boyfriend had the beef and he said its the best he has ever had, the waitress was lovely and friendly as was the chef who was helping serve as the waitress was on her own doing the bar and restaurant which she did a great job doing! We will definitley be returning and recommending to everyone. Thank you for making it a lovely evening

Found this pub randomly driving from Gatwick. Great choice. Food was great and the pub itself is really cool and quirky. Really really good lunch.

My experience here was incredible. I was staying in the area prior to Goodwood with my Dad and brother. We were warmly greeted by the locals and then by a wonder selection of prize winning beers. We settled in at a spacious table and ordered some of the finest pub food i have ever had. I mean the lemon sole was serious business.

For a birthday treat this was very good as the age range was from 12 to 70. The food was very tasty and good value. The service was excellent and the waiter attentive. It worked out about £35 a head which included starter, main and dessert plus one bottle of wine and soft drinks.

Have just had a glorious meal. Two hand made, juicy, succulent, burgers bursting with flavour were devoured along with a haunch of venison with creamy leeks. The venison was soft and sweet and cooked to perfection. The food was so good our dog didn’t even get any titbits. Great service. Lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Called in after a local walk. Greeted with a warm welcome and a good menu. Opted for the gnocchi with mushrooms and spinach and a side of chips. I really, really enjoyed the meal.

On a Business trip in the UK and my first trip here, I was delighted by the food and the warmth of the welcome . I can only recommend

Just visited a nearby farm shop, looking for shade to park in while we had a spot of lunch, found both at The Fox. Ordered 2 x ham and eggs, 1 with chips and the other with salad. Well we both thought that these were the best we had had for a long long time, beautifully cooked eggs and the chips were to die for, unfortunately the salad was a bit limp. So if you want shade and ham, eggs and chips this is the place for you.

Last night my girlfriend and I turned up in search of food having been turned away by The Cat which closed its kitchen as we arrived. Despite the Fox also having closed its kitchen, the Chef and owner took pity on us and rustled up a couple of plates of roast beef with Yorkshires and local veg. It was probably the best roast beef I have ever had, making it doubly welcome for two very hungry campers. If that’s what they do “in a few minutes” then I can’t wait to go back during normal kitchen hours!

We made a short notice booking for an Anniversary meal yesterday. From the time we stepped inside to when we left we felt like we were visiting our local, everyone was very friendly, the barman was knowledgeable on the vast variety of Gins available,the overall ambience was very relaxed, the menu was mouthwatering, we chose the crabcakes to start, and Venison mains both were cooked to perfection, the sticky toffee pudding was very light, and complimented with Vanilla ice cream. it was one of the best meals we have had and would recommend it highly.

Came here because of other reviews

Visited the Fox Inn for a family birthday celebration. Initial impressions was great as two of our party had allergies and we were assured that this could be accommodated.

We stopped off for lunch here on route cycling to Brighton.

We came for lunch as had seen the pub when driving past a while ago and looked like a lovely country pub.

The people I met in West Hoathly were all smiling and helpful. The Fox is one of two pubs in the village, and it is small and friendly. It has very good feng shui--it has a slightly unusual layout, which is only possible because it is situated on a pointed street corner.

I stumbled upon this pub last weekend by chance on a hungry Sunday afternoon. We were so happy to have found it - we ordered the beef burger and it was absolutely delicious. The staff are super friendly and the decor is so warm and welcoming, it's hard not to fall in love with its quirky features and fireplaces.

We were in the area and popped in for a family Sunday lunch. It doesn’t look much from the outside, but it’s got a cosy and welcoming feel inside. The carvery was great, meat beautifully cooked, with generous portions. Puddings were great too, and prices were reasonable across the board. The staff at the carvery and in the bar were extremely friendly and helpful. We’ definitely be back.

Any small local village would be proud to have this level of cooking as the local.

Called in as a treat with the hubby and after some decisions we had starters and main oh & he had ice cream too!! The food here is exquisite! We both had steak which was cooked to perfection!! I even changed my chips to dauphinois! Bar man was very helpful too, we’re not local but will definitely visit again as hubby is working that way!

Amazing service, food and very quick for food to arrive. Very impressed and would definitely go again.

Such a great pub with great and simple food. Also the staff are so friendly and polite. I highly recommend this pub as it has something for the whole family.

Booked Saturday lunch on our way to a wedding at a nearby event venue. Turned up very early after misjudging the M25 traffic. Were graciously welcomed. We cannot speak too highly of the standard of food. We started with Gnocci (to share) followed by Fish pie and Garlic Prawns (a certain amount of sharing). Both excellent. We were then tempted by the Pannacotta (spelling?) and the sorbet (more sharing). All made in house! Very fine (with a bottle of the Malbec), we went on our way happy and satisfied.

We had the roasts. I had the vegetarian which was yummy except my roast potatoes didn't come with a vege gravy. My date had the roast beef and really enjoyed it. Service was friendly and attentive although the waitress asked if we wanted anything else if she had been more specific we might have. Thoroughly enjoyed and would visit again.

Came in on Sunday midday, and the place was fully booked. Fortunately the lovely ladies, who greeted us warmly, managed to squeeze us in somewhere next to a lovely fire.

After a long walk on Ashdown Forest decided to stop for a quick lunch and beer. Very warm welcome. Lovely menu but we really only wanted a sandwich. Bar lady said they did not do sandwiches on Sunday but they would talk to kitchen. If we did not mind home made rolls and meats from the Sunday roast they would knock something up. Well what turned up was a feast, warm rolls stuffed with roast chicken and beef, 2 each, triple cooked chips and mayo. Truly delicious. Roaring log fire, great hoppy beer. Fabulous.

What a fabulous English country pub !!!

We made a booking for 20+ friends to have a get together over the Christmas break with an afternoon buffet. Everyone commented how excellent the food was, everything from the delicious mini steak pies to the superb quiches all cooked to perfection with quality ingredients. Nothing was to much trouble for Tim, Claire and their staff, the welcome received from them matched the open fires, warm and welcoming. Fabulous. Thank you very much.

We visited on a Sunday for a light lunch as we were heading off to a spa.

I would like to thank The Fox Inn who have held two quiz nights recently to raise money for Ehlers-Danlos awareness. I am aware that they often raise money for local charities and think they deserve some recognition for this. I have yet to eat in this pub, but it is pretty/nicely decorated, clean and the staff are very friendly. I will be going to eat there at some point as the food looked great. They hold themed nights and host live music too. I once came here years ago when presumably it was under different management and it is just as well I didn't write a review then as it was horrendous! Well done to The Fox and many thanks from Sussex Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.

Fabulous from beginning to end. Table of 8 with a 330pm booking on a sunday. Warm welcome although slightly confused as the arrival time had changed. Not a problem for them though. Great service, lovely staff and the food was exceptional. Didnt wait too long as we missed the Sunday lunch rush. Would go back in a heartbeat!

I live in Australia and managed to organise a special birthday lunch for my mother-in-law at the Fox. The staff were absolutely wonderful to work with while planning via emails and I was delighted by their customer service. Our guests had a wonderful time. Great venue, great food and outstanding service. Thank you!

We had a meal for the first time in this lovely and friendly pub. The staff were very friendly even though they were so busy. The food we had was excellent and we would definitely visit again. There was a group of people that were complaining they had to wait too long. Why carnt people be patient ! as i believe a member of the kitchen staff was unable to work that day and they were all rushing around to try and meet the high demand for their quality food.

The eclectic and recently redecorated Fox was a superb find when I moved into the area a year ago.. and I've eaten here with friends and alone on a few occasions, each time I've had a great meal, great service and chatty welcoming staff.

Just had the most delish lunch at the Fox. We don’t often have the chance to eat out as a family (our dogs included!) but when we do ithe family always choose the Fox in West Hoathly. The food is constantly excellent, the staff are alway lovely and the ambiance is spot on. These people deserve to do really well! They really have thought of everything we’ve just booked the family Xmas eve supper here too. Thank you x

I came here with my family for a Sunday lunch and couldn’t have had a more charming experience. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating and created a vegan meal for me, off menu, which was absolutely delicious. We’ve even booked to come back on Christmas Eve :)

Great food for a Sunday dinner. ATMOSPHERE was great and the staff were lovely even though someone had been very rude and had walked out on that day. The time taken for food was perfect as we could all catchup before eating.

Hadn't been to this pub in a while but will definately be back. Really friendly staff and warm cosy atmosphere. Quirky decorations and glowing log fires.

Pleasant quirky surrounding, possibly trying a little too hard. I went to look for the gents and had to go and check what the other toilets were labeled.. Vixens I discovered... to be sure that the door labeled Tods wouldn't lead me to embarrassment.

A great pub/restaurant with an interesting menu. All cooked by the owner who is happy to adjust things to suit your likes or dislikes. Service first class. Open log fires are ideal for winter months.

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday staff very friendly and welcoming. We had the king prawns in garlic to start with great as always then the roast chicken very good.We then had the bake off dessert which we had to mark which was fun.Both were great lovely afternoon we will be back.

My husband recently took me to this pub/restaurant for my birthday and we had a delightful evening with excellent service.

Welcoming, friendly, cosy pub. Good food and reasonable wine list. Menu a little short and almost no whiskies offered. Definitely give it a try.

Out for pub lunch. Wanted something special. A good choice!

On a car drive through lanes,we came across this pub. V. friendly staff and interesting interior, so we decided to stay for lunch. Food was excellent, wine was just the right temperature. Would have stayed for puds but decided to leave that for another day as time was running out! An interesting find to add to our collection!