The Fox Inn in Winchester

The Fox Inn at Bramdean is a real gem of a pub and a rare find these days. The building originates from the 17th century, but much altered in appearance over the years, and is Grade II listed. By not being overly modernised, it has retained a genuine old pub atmosphere and it is all the better for it. The floor is made of old wide oak planking which creaks and squeaks when you walk on it. There are low beams and wood panelling in the bar area. The floor plan is idiosyncratic; the bar is ‘L’ shaped. It all provides for a delightfully aged, cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Three real ales were on tap when I visited: Langham’s Session Bitter; Otter Bitter and Hopback Summer Lightning. I had Chicken Supreme from the lunch menu and it was excellent. The large chicken leg was cooked perfectly, so that it was still moist and tender; the cream sauce, with mushrooms and wilted spinach was well seasoned. Service was friendly and prompt. This pub is a bit out of the way but definitely worth taking a trip out to visit. Highly recommended.

A Nice two course meal in a nice friendly pub/restaurant. The main courses are big and, sorry to say, we were both stumped to finish our dish. Very quiet when we visited on a late September Wednesday evening.

The food was lovely. Well cooked and good selection of freshly cooked vegetables. I had the pork and others chose the beef. Everyone was pleased with their choice. Sauces come in little glass jars rather than those awful paper cups. The service was excellent and staff very friendly. Would definitely come back again.

Very nice location, good for a quite Monday dinner. Family run establishment. Limited but good menu. Well presented and with a decent pint as well

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

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

Came here for tea. Pub was lovely and cosy. Staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough. Food was really tasty, I went for the pork and mustard mash. Would definitely recommend and we will be coming again.

Visited at lunch time on a December afternoon. Warm and inviting with tasteful Christmas decorations. Very helpful staff. Interesting menu and the sandwiches we ordered, which came with very fresh salad and great string potatoes, were simply delicious. Nothing more to say really, heartily recommend this fine inn.

Title says it all. It's a proper pub. Lovely building, heaps of character, good mix of drinking and eating, proper guest beers on tap, and good solid "pub" food. We were there on Sunday night, and the menu is primarily roast-based with a few simple alternatives. All good & great portions. Starter of whitebait was fab - plate of that and chips would have done me! Lunch menu looks perfect - simple stuff all well priced.Staff all v welcoming, friendly and efficient. Looking forward to going back!