The Fox Inn in St Edmundsbury

We had lunch here today Sunday with family, it was really nice food great very friendly pub/restaurant. Thankyou so much

My partner, her brother and sister-in-law, and myself visited on 5 November for a Sunday Roast. What a superb experience! - the food was exceptionally good, the service was very friendly and efficient, and the tables were laid out very nicely. The lovely open fire made the room lovely and cosy. All in all a superb lunch. We are definitely going to return very soon. Sue is a brilliant landlady - she runs this as a really welcoming venue, the locals are very friendly and there is a wonderful atmosphere.

What a lovely pub! Husband used to come here with his parents as a teenager and our daughter asked where he would like to go for father days and he just said The Fox Inn, she called and booked a table which we were lucky to get a short notice on Father’s Day. Arrived, warmly welcomed and then got straight into food! The lady in charge was lovely, so accommodating to our fussy daughter, food was proper home cooked English pub grub! Garden perfect to bring our dog too, desserts were lovely. Thank you, we will definitely be coming back and bringing the grandparents! X

Stopped in here for a spur of the moment lunch. The landlord was really friendly and made us very welcome. Took a couple of drinks into the restaurant and were brought a menu within a minute. Landlady made sure she took our order before the larger group that were just settling in. The menu is mostly typical pub fare, but there was a good choice. The food arrived really quickly and was superb! Good portion sizes, clearly freshly cooked and really tasty. Will go there again.

First visit to this Pub with friends and two dogs and it was an excellent choice. Apart from a very warm welcome from the landlord, there was a fabulous wood burner as you went in which was very welcome on a cold and miserable day. There is a limited but very adequate menu and everything was freshly prepared with much care and attention by Sue, the Landlady. Prices for food are very reasonable too and it is definitely somewhere that we hope to visit again in the future, just wish we were more local!

This is a real old country pub catering for both the locals and passing traffic. We were in the latter category but we still received a friendly welcome and of course very refreshing cider drinks. Car parking is to the rear and we sat out at the front enjoying the good weather. There was even a bowl of water provided for peoples dogs which was a nice touch.

Though this place is very spit n’ sawdust, it has such a lovely atmosphere! It is very warn and welcoming. The food is good but not expensive restaurant quality. What ever the pub lacks food wise is made up but how warm everyone acts. The landlady is also such a sweet woman.

The landlady was very welcoming and brought the dogs some treats and a bowl of water. We sat in the enclosed garden and the dogs could relax with us while we ate. Thank you!

We called in for a drink and snack and we're pleasantly surprised by the service, price and portion size.

Oh wow what an amazing evening! Myself and my husband won a meal for Valentine's day but due to poorly children we weren't able to go. The fox Inn were so nice and saved are winnings for another time. I'm so glad we got this chance as we have had a hard few weeks and really needed this. The food was super and so tasty, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. We will definitely return especially for those scotch eggs! Thank you once again Kat and team what a wonderful place you have!

My family and I had been on a day out nearby and were frozen, hungry and tired. Being 5pm on a Sunday, it was tricky to find somewhere to stop to warm up and have a quick pint and a rest. We tried another pub nearby, but were turned away. We then came across The Fox, and thought we'd try them but we expecting to be turned away here as well. What we got was a lovely welcome from a very friendly lady. A lovely wood burning stove and a friendly atmosphere. The bar area was full, but the lady told us we were welcome to sit in the restaurant area. Again - so welcoming. We only stopped for drinks and crisps, but we had a look at the menu, and it was so reasonable! Steak for £10! We ended up staying for much longer than we had planned, and we will definitely be back to try the food another day. Thanks for the welcome.

We booked for dinner about three weeks ago. I rang to confirm the booking only to be told it was cancelled! Good job I called to check. It was by then to get in anywhere else! Thank you Fox Inn.

Booked a table of 5 for Sunday lunch after visiting our wedding venue nearby! Very friendly welcome. The food was amazing, all cooked fresh. Loved the Yorkshire puddings. Everyone really enjoyed their roast chicken or beef. Thanks very much, we will be back.

Had a sunday roast with some friends last week at The Fox Ousden. Had Chicken and beef plenty of veg and home made Yorkshires . Great food and service.

I think I may have accidentally stumbled upon one of the best pubs in Suffolk, possibly East Anglia, possibly the UK! I was cycling past at 3 o'clock on a Friday afternoon, really thirsty after a long ride, thinking it wouldn't be open - not only was it open, it was packed! Fantastic atmosphere, lovely friendly people, great staff, great value, wood-burning stove, pool table...everyone was having a great time, and I was made to feel so welcome. I asked if it was always like this, and apparently it is!

A lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and lovely food. Sue the landlady makes you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door.

This is a wonderful English pub and well worth a visit. Service is friendly and very well priced for what you receive. I would definitely recommend.

The fox inn is a fantastic local. The great British pub that is rare to find these days. The landlady Sue is very accommodating and staff are friendly and polite. Fab for drinks or well priced food.

here on sept. 23rd for my birthday meal, with 3 guests, starters,2 soups and 2 prawn cocktails, mains 2 lamb shanks , 1 surf & turf , 1 lasagne, everyone very impressed with both courses, very tasty and very generous amounts,also very good and friendly service all at great value prices, the perfect village pub...highly recommended...Gary B.

We loved the Fox Inn! Maybe drank a little too much, but it was a great time. Will be back as soon as humanly possible!

Llamamos para comer en el camino a una charla en Bury street Edmunds. Habiendo tenido un café y tarta mañana El pub estaba bien atendida. Pero nos ignoraron. Después se destacó en el bar por unos cinco minutos mientras un barman conversamos sobre la tarta y los otros dos se concentró en lo que sea más importante que los clientes, nos fuimos. Que no volveré.

We popped in for Sunday lunch last weekend & for £15.95 for three courses it was a lovely tasty good value Sunday lunch. Has recently been taken over & they are doing a great job, nice atmosphere & very friendly.

El Fox Inn es un pub agradable, como muchas otras. Sin embargo, la comida era malísimos. leyendo las críticas positivas, sólo puedo pensar que era muy mala suerte o que algo ha cambiado. Podría haberme preparado mucho mejor yo. Así que, aunque pudiera volver de...

No necesito decir más. Un Salto a almorzar y disfrutamos de muy buena comida (menú interesante) en un buen ambiente con una gran relación calidad-precio. propietario

Justo lo que quieras en un pub rural. Decir Gente simpática y acogedora gente alrededor del bar tener una conversación de grupo. Comimos aquí un par de veces al mes. No es nuestro representante local pero nos lo tratamos como tal como mucho más calentamiento...

Llamamos a este pub mientras que en un viaje en bicicleta todo el día pueblos cerca de Bury St Edmunds. Estuvimos allí poco antes de que estaba cerrado por la tarde - nota que están cerradas entre las 2 y 4 pm. No abordar su menú completo aunque parecía deliciosamente tentadora pero trataron a algunos maravillosamente sabrosos platos de hors d'oeuvres, así como otras circunstancias inusuales cabras "rarebit de queso" con nueces y miel. El lugar es muy acogedor, con una chimenea crepitante chimenea a leña, cómodas sillas y montones de libros por todas partes. Me podría haber sentado allí snugly durante todo el día. Los propietarios no hacen sentir prisa y eran muy acogedores. Incluso nos dieron café 10 minutos después de la hora de cierre que ahora me siento culpable. Fue una visita encantadora y iré volver - incluso si sólo de trabajar mi camino a través de las muchas variedades de sidra.

We were cycling from Cambridge to Bury St Eds and stopped here after visiting the great church at Denham. The proprietors were very friendly, the beer and cider were excellent and the food... was magnificent: we had just starters, of goat's cheese, honey and walnuts on bread, and also plates of charcuterie and vegetarian items: all absolutely delicious, with superb bread. But best of all was the warm welcome and friendly staff: we arrived late, and stayed too long, but they couldn't have been friendlier. The atmosphere was also enjoyable, with a warm snug fire on a cold January day. With books everywhere it felt like a home. This place is definitely somewhere we will go out of our way to visit on future rides.

We wanted to find a local dog friendly pub for lunch after a walk with the dog for my birthday and chose the Fox. Reviews here were very good so we gave it a shot and were not disappointed. The pub is very cosy, with a few locals having an afternoon drink and chat. The dining area is in a 'snug' area behind the bar which had a perfect fire roaring in the wood burner; very toasty!The menu was small but had a nice variety to choose from. The quality was very good with huge portion sizes. We were all very pleased with our meals. Upon leaving, they had roasties set out on the bar to munch on. Proper!Definitely recommend this pub for a meal?

Great food served by friendly and welcoming hosts. Really interesting and well balanced menu with plenty to choose from without being overwhelming. Will definitely go again.

Tucked away in the suffolk countryside 6 or so miles from Newmarket, this wonderful little pub and restaurant in the village of Ousden and is just what you would imagine and look for to stop for a drink book for a meal.This is a typical village pub with a lively community of customers and a centre for the village in their community activities. There are numerous events and beer festivals that take place. You even often see the odd vintage / classic car parked outside.Incredible selection of real ales and an extensive menu of still ciders. The restaurant is nicely tucked behind the public bar which serves really good food. This is not fine dining but high quality, good portions and delicious. Real coffee too! The prices make this great value for money.To the side of the public bar is a lounge area lined by sofas and cushions. Loads of outside space and huge garden makes this a real family venue.The owners are very welcoming and ensure a personal and friendly service.Definitely worth a visit to a typically traditional Suffolk country pub and restaurant.

very friendly and welcoming with a lovely pub garden dogs welcomed and made a fuss of. We will definitely be going again.

Three of us for sunday lunch. Was here late summer and sat outside and had pretty much a perfect time. Food again excellent (1 x confit of duck on cassoulet (tiny fraction too salty?), 1 x good home made burger and 1 x steak and kidney - the stand-out dish in my opinion). Lovely pint of Bellhaven 6 Nations beer and glass of red. Team was as welcoming as ever, dog spoilt (as ever) and great service as ever. Why only 4 stars? We were sitting down 'bottom' end of dining room where it was a bit chilly - perhaps churlish of me...still, unreservedly recommended.

This is a lovely place in a gorgeous location. A really good quality village gastro pub serving a nice variety of dishes.We went on a Friday lunch time and they kindly served 5 adults, a 1 year old and 2 dogs with food and drinks.A cosy log burner greeted us, as well as some friendly locals and the huge retriever that the landlords have.We ordered a variety of dishes and they accommodated all of our requests and peculiarities.The food and service were excellent. The toilets were clean and the drinks selection extensive. If you're in the area I'd recommend that you drop in. In know I will.

The Fox is a charming country pub with welcoming staff and an excellent high class menu. The food is locally sourced and fresh and quite delicious.

We had a lovely meal on a cold wintry night. The staff were very polite and attentive without fussing too much.The log fires were lovely to see and so warming. Food was cooked so well and the wines were good too.

We went on a whim as the reviews here were good, but even though we live relatively locally we'd never heard anyone mention The Fox. I tend to judge a place on something simple like a burger - because its a good indicator of attention to detail...Suffice to say we made a booking for a return visit before we left.I'm sure the beer is very good but this was an irrelevance because they have 10 ciders on offer.

Sunday afternoon lunch for two. Had read the reviews and they weren't wrong. Beautiful free house country pub in quiet setting with small(ish) but well thought-out menu. Booking was painless, welcome was warm and laid-back efficiency. Chose cassoulet-like slow cooked pork belly (top crackling), sausage and chorizo on bed of haricot beans. Full of flavour and generous portion. Partner had 'sunday lunch' version (the pork, but with veg - well cooked - roasties, apple sauce and jug of gravey) and also delicious. Nice pudding choice too - we had marmalade whisky b&b pudding with home-made vanilla ice cream. Beer was lovely (Milton Brewery - Justinian) and shiraz went well with food and enough tannin to cut it with the unctuous pork. In all, and especially for the price, pretty faultless. Well, what are you waiting for?!

So glad we decided to give The Fox a try after searching on Trip Advisor for somewhere to eat on a drive out into the countryside yesterday evening. Great selection of real ales and value for money wines with a warm welcome on arrival. The Goats Cheese Honey and Walnut starter was to die for and our respective main courses of Steak Bavette and Venison sausage beautifully cooked and presented with a real French flavour. Couldn't manage dessert on this occasion but will definitely be back with friends. Thank you to our hosts for a memorable evening and we would highly recommend a visit - cannot see how anyone would be diasappointed!

We have partaken in the excellent choice of beers at the Fox on many occasions but tonight we thought we would try the food. We had a thoroughly delightful meal which was very good value. Dougie and Emna always make you feel welcome and Dougie expertly guided us through the options available. I highly recommend you visit the Fox.

Absolutely Fabulous Food, the Belly Pork was the best I have ever had, my husband had the steak which he said was as good as he has had in France. The dark chocolate kirch cherry pot was scrummy, and the Eggy Bread (sorry I forgot the French name for it) with the salted carramel sauce was delicious. All feeling very full now.

A hidden gem of a pub/restaurant. Absolutely wonderful meal the other evening. Starting with a mixed charcuterie delight, complete with homemade breads - yum! And then the steak bavette & fries. Simple and so tasty - authentic in every way. Thank you Dougie & Emna.

I am a rather picky about my choice of pie and The Fox provided me with a top notch steak pie today. There was plenty of well cooked, flavoursome and tender meat, the pastry was thin and crispy and not too much of it and the whole was cooked in an elegant little pot. Yum! I shall go back there again :-)Starter of home made bread dipped in balsamic dressing was excellent too

For a small local pub the quality of the food at the Fox is excellent. The menu is limited which means that everything is fresh and seasonal. The pork belly came with ample crispy skin and the fish was perfectly cooked. You will be hard pressed to find such good food for the price.

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner last Friday and it was excellent. We both had the mushroom soup, steak and a dessert called pain du perdu all of which was very tasty and all home made and/or locally sourced, the bread was to die for and they have a very good selection of wine and beer. But the most important thing was that the welcome and hospitality was second to none. We loved that there was local people having a chat and a pint next door in the bar area and there was a wonderful log burner in the middle. We will definitely be coming back, thank you

We met friends for Sunday lunch at the pub and had a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. Had a very relaxed meal, we weren't rushed at all and the food was fantastic. Now I don't eat meat but there were enough alternatives to keep me happy. I had the Seabass and it was cooked to perfection and the chocolate dessert was to die for. Definitely recommend this pub!

Met our friends here for Sunday lunch as it was midway from where we both lived. We had Sunday lunch here and it was excellent. The landlord and landlady were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was amazing, especially the lamb roast - I've never had so much lamb in a Sunday roast! Would definitely recommend this Inn - even though we are an hour drive away, we will definitely go back there for lunch again.

Welcomed by the chatty locals at the bar on entrance and pleased to see some quality local ales available from smaller breweries as well as larger well established ones. All kept to a very high standard. A full menu was on offer as well as Slow Roasted Pork Belly which we chose - Large portion of melt in the mouth pork and lots veg made this a winner. Really friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere which complemented this wonderful hearty feast! All the homemade deserts were sampled by our group and each one delicious with a touch of French influence. An amazing local cheese board ended this superb meal and thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Very welcoming to families which makes this pub a great option for all. Will be returning soon.

We had dinner tonight at The Fox at Ousden ... Really good food, a warm welcome, attentive service but sadly and inexplicably the pub was virtually empty. We both had the peppered rare rib eye steak for our main course which was delicious. I had a starter of goats cheese, honey and walnuts while he had cured herrings with beetroot. The food is way above normal local pub grub. Give it a try ...you are missing out on a treat!

We had booked to stay at the Bedford Lodge in Newmarket on 17th August but rather than eating there, we decided to see what restaurants were in the local area. After checking out tripadvisor, we stumbled across The Fox Inn, less than 20 minutes drive away.Upon entering the pub, it is extremely small and full of locals but we were greeted and welcomed by a friendly smile. We were pointed to the dining area, which had a lovely cosy feel to it. As mentioned in the other reviews, there is a small selection of perhaps 4-5 starters and I think 4-5 choices for main courses. I had smoked salmon and my partner had the green vegetable soup for starters and we both had steak for main. All of which was truly delicious and extremely good value for money.The owners take great pride and are extremely friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend The Fox Inn!

We decided on this pub purely on the basis of Tripadvisor reviews as we wanted a pub near Newmarket on our way home after a day out. We booked by phone before leaving (we were pleased to see they were open to take bookings at the time we rang) and when we arrived there was a happy, busy, but relaxed atmosphere.We had no room for a dessert but our starter and main course were lovely: the goat's cheese starter was particularly splendid. It also a nice selection of beers

Wow - what a surprise! Pleasant looking pub with an unassuming interior. We got a really warm welcome but nothing prepared us for the quality of the food. Each dish was fantastic - fresh warm bread, fresh tasting mains and a menu far more interesting than most pubs. Service was friendly and nice. Leaving this pub I had the same feeling you get on holiday when you fall over a restaurant in the middle of nowhere, wondering how it survives but then eating the food and realising this is food worth travelling for. An absolute gem. We will definitely be back soon!!

Really lovely little place, the food was fantastic (try the steak, was very nice). The service is good. Would recommend this place.

What can I say having already dined at the Fox in Ousden on 2 previous ocassions and enjoyed the amazing food on offer I decided to treat the in-laws as a belated fathers day treat. Well Dougie and Emna pulled it off again and presented us with an awesome selection of scrumptious home cooked food. It not only looked good it tasted even better and thinking about it again makes my mouth water even now.I was impressed by the way our family of 7 including 2 teenagers, hypo 4 year old and 2 grandparents were looked after throughout. The food was served fresh and piping hot from the homemade soup starters, main courses and of course the delicious desserts.We received service with a smile throughout even though our 4 year old decided to bring half the garden into the restaurant :-)With a great selection reale ales and fine wines to compliment the wonderful food it was truly a perfect dining experience and look forward to my next visit to the Fox Inn in Ousden, Suffolk.Just as a recommendation we had the home made soup, rib eye steak (to die for with blue cheese), venison casserole (4y olds favourite), roast belly pork, ham platter and a range of side dishes and desserts all of which were top quality homemade dishes.Go on try it; you won't be dissapointed

We ate ate here on our friends recommendation, and were really very impressed. The food was excellent, as was the front of house, and there was even a buzzy atmosphere about the place. We walked from a neighbouring village with our dogs in tow, and they were given a warm welcome and a bowl of water. We wish this new venture every success, and count ourselves lucky to have such a gem on our doorstep.

This is my 4th visit to The Fox and all I can say is the food is simply delicious. Having had the most mouthwatering Sunday roast lunch I arranged to meet a friend there for supper and again I was blown away. The Sunday lunch was beautifully cooked (and not a pre-cooked micro job) with the fluffiest crispy roast potatoes, a fabulous selection of fresh crisp vegetables and succulent local lamb. For supper the confit of duck with haricot beans. WOW!! Dougie the chef could be my chef anyday - I'd just need a personal trainer! I hope people support this new venture as the pub deserves a break and Dougie and Emna's hard work and dedication to the industry will pay off and the food is simply delicious. Give it a go!

This is a proper pub serving good food, many beers, it has won many awards. Booking required for some evenings Tuesdays and Thursdays which are steak and curry nights.It is used as a local pub with a dining room not quire separate from the bar but divided by old oak beams.Great friendly atmospere, family run and it shows, great care taken with everything and a good welcome on arrival

We are always willing to try new places locally to eat and we were not disappointed when we tried The Fox. The food was amazing and the service was very friendly. I know they are in the middle of some improvements so what you see now is not the best it will look eventually, but still looks much better than it did before Dougie and Emna took over. Will definately go again!

We cannot comment on the food as they were not serving the evening we called in. (Food served Thursday to Sunday)We could not find a telephone number listed to check if they were open or serving food so called in for a drink.Very friendly and clean but sadly lacks atmosphere. Will give it another chance though and report back.

The Fox has been my favourite pub for longer than I can remember. I did not expect it to turn into one of my favourite restaurants. It's an unpretentious sort of place, with delightful, unpretentious sorts of people. Now, it has cooking which meets the most exacting standards. There is a constantly changing menu and each time we've been, the food has been superb. Last time it was home smoked duck and pheasant pate for starters and a bavette de boeuf to die for. And then there is the small but delicately formed wine list - we've had the Minervois and the Vouvray and each was excellent. And the chef makes his own bread; and the plates are hot!Add to all this, friendly and attentive service and what more could one ask? Good beer? Well, there are four real ales and I haven't been disappointed yet.

The Fox is my local pub but has gone through a lot of changes over the past few years. A friend and I decided to try it having heard the food was really good. We were not disappointed the meal was excellent, I have never had such tender venison and my friend said her pork dish really was one of the best she had ever tasted. We would both recommend the Fox and hope this is the start of a new era.

I personally do not drink bitter but I was assured by my partner that the wherry was the best in Suffolk and the frosty bells was also a favourite. I stuck to the wine which was lovely. We both had the pigeon breast with black pudding and toasted walnuts, I had never had pigeon before and it was delicious, I will definitely have this dish again. The salmon with saffron cream leek was also very tasty. And for chocolate lovers the chocolate and cointreau mousse is to die for!!! The staff were very friendly and looked after us extremely well, nothing was too much trouble for them. We will definitely return in the near future.

Have never felt compelled to write a review, but felt that this was truly deserving. The Woodford's Wherry was served beautifully as was the wine. Dinner was not only beautifully presented and the duck confit I had was delightful as was the liver and bacon I sampled. Having sacrificed the starter in order to have dessert we were not dissapointed. The warm whiskey and orange cake was delicious as was the cheesecake. This gem of a pub not only serves great food and beer but is one of the last truly unspoilt pubs in suffolk.