The Fox Inn in Cotswold

If you like rustic food, this is the place for you... Super friendly and personable people... And I highly recommend the veal liver dish... 😊

The food was wonderful, the Donnington ales are superb, but the service was very much lacking. Our initial welcome was perfect. Our first round of drinks took quite a while to arrive, it took an age to get someone to take our food order, I had to go to the bar to get a second round of drinks, one of our mains came five minutes later than the rest, and our third round of drinks were slow to come too. Although we wanted dessert, we just couldn’t stomach more waiting. It was a busy night in fairness, but we constantly felt as though we were forgotten at the back of the pub.

Lovely pub in the Cotswolds, great option for an out and back walk from Stow!

Amazing atmosphere and location

Great pub with very nice food and beer. I had the baked cod and a pint of Cotswold gold from the local brewery. We were lucky to get a table so best to book.

In a residential and non-touristy village in the middle of the Cotswolds, ideal if you want to escape the bedlam of tourists that rage in these places. You eat well and drink the classic cask ales. Advised!

Lovely pub and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Staff are lovely.

Cracking place for a catch up with a friend. Haven't been here for ages, but highly recommended! Cheers.

Lovely Pub with great atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly staff.

Very disappointed. Had gone to the Fox Inn for lunch only to be told that there were no tables available for 'walk-ins' - even though there were quite a few tables that seemed to be free. We were also told that we could get a drink at the bar but probably couldn't get bar snacks either as the kitchen was too busy. So we got a drink (two drinks for £20 seemed a little pricey). Two ladies came in without a reservation but had no problem being seated (they were locals obviously). Four other people came in (ramblers/walkers) who were also told that the kitchen was too busy to accommodate them. We had to question how a kitchen couldn't handle a few more people on a Bank Holiday Monday - and what pub doesn't take walk-ins?? We were looking forward to eating at the Fox Inn but after our experience wouldn't recommend going there. Not friendly to people other than locals.

One of the best pub lunches I have had. The staff were extremely friendly, the beer (pint of BB) was delicious and the food was amazing. Can't recommend highly enough.

Proper Cotswold pub with a fine menu.

Walked through a lovely trail from Stow-on-Wold and found this gem. Only stopped for a beer but sat in the garden mingling with nearby sheep

We booked a table for Easter Sunday and ordered a shoulder of lamb for 4, with lots of starters and children’s food as well. Everything was perfect and the service was extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely give this one a try.

This is a pub in the Cotswolds that I had always wanted to visit. The village itself is very charming and lovely, but this pub stands out with its historic building and interior that blends traditional elements with a subtle touch of modernity. I honestly fall in love this place! The menu offers a wide range of traditional British dishes. It’s a high-quality bistro-style pub with an excellent wine list. All dishes we ordered were divine! The local beer was also very delicious, and I would definitely like to visit again!!!

We didn’t have a reservation but were happy to wait at the bar. My child was hungry, so I asked for bar snacks or a kids’ menu—only to be told the kitchen was “too busy” to serve bar food. After waiting over an hour, I had to ask for the menu myself, which they had forgotten to bring. When I reminded them again that we had a hungry child, they finally gave us the menu and took our order. Eventually, they found us a table—one that had been empty the entire time, right next to the loo (clearly no one wanted it). I asked to move, they said they’d sort it, then forgot again. In the end, I pointed out a free table myself, and we moved all our food and drinks over—on our own. No one asked about allergies. When the food finally arrived, the kids’ burger was bland and far from “good”. Chicken was average, broccoli soggy and flavourless. Only the calves liver was ok. Nobody asked how our food was, but sure enough, the service charge was added to the bill. I asked for it to be removed—no apologies or acknowledgment. We had a brilliant day in the Cotswolds, but The Fox Inn ruined the mood. Don’t be fooled by the high rating—this place is not worth your time.

Excelente. Well done super nice place amazing for dogs Top simple quality of food. Well done. Good music 🎶 🎵.

Very friendly welcome, cozy interior and absolutely delicious Sunday lunch and custard tart - highly recommended!

Little choice, cramped seating and told we would have to leave soon!

If you are looking for a typical Cotswolds pub, this is it: tranquil village with the famed Cotswolds stone houses, low ceilings inside, fireplace, nooks and crannies, large outside garden with plenty of seating in the sun and shade. Staff couldn't have been friendlier, good selection of drinks and excellent food. What's not to like? The only thing "missing" are hordes of tourists stomping around the village on a nice sunny Sunday. 😉

Very lovely place and friendly staff. The food was excellent and you can tell they care about fresh and quality products. We had our best ever fish & chips! :)

A really fantastic pub/restaurant. Staff were excellent, super friendly and attentive. The decor of the place is great and the food was delicious.

Great pub offering freshly prepared food, not the usual pre preped, heated up rubbish. Be prepared to wait a bit, it's worth it! The pub itself is an unspoilt typical Cotswold pub. Staff are always efficient and helpful. Good pint of Donnington beer to boot👍

A lovely country pub with open fire, dog friendly and varied menu.

Amazing pies, great atmosphere and service.

A fantastic meal in a lovely setting. Food was top notch as well as a wide selection. Service was faultless with our waitress being fun, friendly and attentive when needed. We will be back soon!

Delicious food in a fantastic and authentic pub, one worth making a detour for!

Beautiful little pub with an open log fire and a little ghostly. We had just come from the Rollright stones where we had a very spiritual experience and when we returned my pint started moving along the table. Thanks Fox for a fantastic experience.

Fantastic cosy pub. Excellent menu and changing specials. Fires on the go, candles lit, weird stuffed foxes as decor, check! Really friendly service. Set on a lovely village green. Baby changing services available too!

Fondue night was an absolute delight!

We visited on Sunday night for dinner and were thoroughly impressed. It has the perfect ambiance, with rustic but cosy decor, twinkling candles on every table, a roaring fire and jazzy but unobtrusive music playing. The menu makes it difficult to choose, as there are so many delicious-sounding options, ranging from small bar snacks and nibbles to generous starters and hearty main courses. There is even a well-rounded and thoughtful cocktail list that you would not expect to find in a country pub. The wine list is extensive and varied, and there are some solid local ales on tap as well as a couple of good non-alc options. Service was warm, friendly and accommodating, and the food was excellent. Definitely try the haggis scotch egg if it is on the menu when you visit!

Food was amazing and the anchovy toast is the best thing I have eaten in ages … will be dreaming about it!! Service awesome and staff so welcoming … very cosy, cool pub! Great with dogs !

Absolutely amazing country pub with quality hearty food and brilliant staff! Natalie and team went out of their way to make our time at the pub thoroughly enjoyable. I cannot recommend the Fox Inn high enough. Will definitely try to get back to Broadwell and this amazing pub.

Fantastic lunch on new year's eve for 8 of us, plus dog. Excellent food, service and ambience. Relatively short walk to/from Stow on the wold, depending upon route. Highly recommended.

Amazing pub and the lady who served us knew about all the dishes on the menu and was attentive without being too much! Lovely food, staff, roaring fire and great atmosphere, we came here off a couple of recommendations from friends and our air bnb host, and we will certainly pass on the recommendation :)

A lovely country inn with delicious food and friendly staff

Loved the food (6 different dishes), super friendly staff, good prices, very cosy atmosphere

A wonderful country pub with an imaginative and very well cooked and presented menu.

We booked at the Fox , in Broadwell for our yearly fiends reunion . 7 of us . warm and cosy country pub , and good atmosphere. unfortunately that all what we found positive about that place .we placed our order and had to wait almost an hour to receive 6 out the 7 mains .They forgot the cheese burger ! it came about another 10 minutes later .Although the french fries were quite acceptable, this cheese burger one of the worse I ever had .Cheap quality bun ,soggy,1 cheese slide ,same quality that the one you would find in packet of 10 in a supermarket . ready made sauce. all this for 18£ . I had much better ones for a few pound less .2 of our friends had the steak and chips. Portions were mediocre, quality of the meat was just ok , but nothing that would justify 22£.tasteless ice creams ,poor quality of red wine that arrived after the main dish was finished ,and I could go on .after the meal , we decided to play some card games , whilst the pub was still serving for about an hour. the waiter brought the bill without been asked to , put it on the table and went to get the card machine. he did not even asked how was our meal ?he probably new the answer !TBH ,The service wasn't very good and no customer interaction from the front house staff.however the surcharge was automatically added on top of our order bill, in our case 36£. There was nothing on the menu to suggest this would be the case. In summary , lovely premises but long waiting time and inexistent customer service, ver over priced for the quality of the food and drinks.

Natalie was a sweetie 💕 Beaut fondue and great atmosphere. Thank you x

Great pub in a lovely village with good food.

The Fox Inn is a charming little pub that offers a delightful escape for anyone visiting over the weekend. Nestled in a picturesque setting, it provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. One of the standout dishes here is the cheese fondue, which is nothing short of exceptional. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect starter. I highly recommend adding extras to enhance the experience; they truly elevate the dish and make it even more indulgent. While the steak is delicious and cooked to perfection, I found myself wishing it was a tad larger. However, the quality more than makes up for the portion size. When it comes to pricing, especially compared to London’s often inflated rates, The Fox Inn offers a pleasantly reasonable menu. For the quality of food and the overall experience, it’s incredibly good value. Overall, I would give The Fox Inn a solid 10 out of 10. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this lovely little pub is definitely worth a visit!

Excellent apart from one dish, toad in the hole. The sausage was undercooked and the pudding overcooked. As a cook, you need to cook the sausage first before putting it in the pastry to cook. Apart from that the other ten courses were Excellent.

Very long wait for our starter (over an hour) and then again for main course. Prawns distinctly underwhelming for an £11 starter and first time we’ve paid £10 for a glass of (house) wine outside of London. However atmosphere with fire and candles lovely although the fire was completely out by 8 pm. Also the lady in charge very friendly and welcoming. When we received our bill (over £112), 12.5% had been added to the bill for service which we should have asked to be removed but didn’t but would have been a good gesture on their part to have omitted it as they knew that we had received poor service.

A very cozy pub, with a fireplace. Super friendly service and delicious food!

Lovely location, food and service to match. If you would like a classic English country pub. Then visit here!

Great local pub, traditional well executed menu, shoutout to the sticky toffee pudding and guinness on tap. dog friendly, with traditional furniture and a log fire

Amazing food and friendly staff. Not badly priced and very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

If you ever have visitors from abroad, and they ask to be taken to a proper English pub, then The Fox is the sort of place you should take them. Situated in a pleasant Cotswold village, the pub is well suited for modern requirements whilst retaining a traditional ambience. The staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient. And the food! The food we had was produced by a chef of the highest calibre, from a menu full of interest. You should visit this pub, and if the Venison Carpaccio or Pickled Mackerel are still on the menu, order them and thank me.

Quaint country pub, perfect for dog owners

Stopped for a moment and had a light refreshmeny as I continued my walk through Cotswolds. Amazing little inn and pub.

From a warm welcome by very attentive staff and lovely atmosphere, to the amazing food we had, this was the best dining experience we had on our holiday by far. My wife and I were saying we wished we had a place like this nearby, but in retrospect it is probably good that we don’t as we would never be out of the place. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and warm atmosphere.

Visited the pub because it was used in the father brown murder series,also built with classic cotswold stone in a small village off the a429 stow Road

Great outdoor area, had a lovely afternoon!

Just staying in Stow on the wold for a few days. We went for a walk to see the wells down monarch way and ended up in the village of Broadwell about a mile and a qtr away. In this pretty little village is the wonderful Fox inn. We had a quick afternoon pint and noticed on the menu that on a Thursday it’s chicken night! Basically a whole roast chicken and chips with all the trimmings for £30. ( for 2 to 3 people) Amazing. And what lovely staff. A great country pub which is a must visit if you are staying local👍

An initial good impression with friendly service in a lovely pub, but the dish of the day - roast chicken - was very slow in coming with no update from the server, we had to chase. The chicken was greasy, not crispy, with OK chips and salad. Disappointing after a good start - excellent beer, good dessert, non alc gin was poor for the money. I will try again in the hope for something a bit better

28/07/2024 - My partner & I were out today & happened to be in the area looking for a pub lunch. Found this place on google & went on the off chance that they might still be serving food as most other places seemed to be closed at the time we came. We arrived just as the kitchen was closing for their breaks but the staff were incredibly accommodating & still made us lunch. Super friendly host & wonderful lady behind the bar who couldn't have been better if she'd tried, even offering to help move stuff around to fit our stroller by the table for our daughter. Small village pub atmosphere, everybody we saw were very warm & polite with each other. We both got the fish & chips & it was arguably the best fish I've ever had. It was enormous, the photo really doesn't do it justice. The only criticism would be the fries, I think homestyle chips would work a lot better but the fish was more than satisfying. Fantastic price, fantastic portion size. Overall the Fox Inn is a great place to eat & if we're ever in the area we'll definitely visit again. Highly recommend.

Good place to eat while walking in the Cotswolds.

We booked a Sunday evening dinner with friends and walked from Stow, which was an easy downhill stroll. The food was excellent and service great. When it was time to leave, one of the group with a recent double hip replacement needed a taxi, despite several attempts locally and multiple cancelled Ubers (don't get me started). We asked the staff if they knew anyone local, but being a Sunday, there were none. After splitting the group to fetch a car, one of the pub team kindly offered us a lift to Stow. This young man literally saved the day, and I am eternally grateful, a credit to the pub.. Thanks again for great food and kindness.

Great food. Lovely staff. Lovely views.

What a wonderful English pub for a relaxing afternoon after attempting to locate the last battle of 1646 nearby. We enjoyed a couple of the local lagers & ales along with the local Kingston Dairy cheeses. The "Today's Pie" of chicken & leeks was extra special & delicious. We didn't finish the pie until we offered a taste to the table then it disappeared. Everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for a afternoon and dinner.

Quick lunchtime drink in the garden, excellent service from a very personable bar person.

Absolutely fabulous pub in a great little village,,my wife and I had the sharing chicken pie with creamy mash and greens, got to say it was honestly one of the nicest pies we've ever had,and the young lady Katie who bought out our meals was an absolute diamond 💎 nothing was to much trouble for her,if I lived closer this would be my go to pub🙂

Popped in for lunch on our jaunt thru the Cotswolds. Food was great. Not pictured is an amazing salad of fresh heirloom tomatoes, labneh, and more that I am excited to recreate.

A really good adress to know! Lovely welcome, delicious cuisine and great sticky toffee pudding!

Lovely pub in a gorgeous village location

Amazing pub with great food and service. Highly recommend the scotch egg starter and pies!

Fabulous! Beautiful tranquil village setting. Staff are charming & knowledgeable. Our dinner was superb & cooked to perfection. Excellent menus with tempting options. Highly recommend.

Fantastic food and service. Lovely place

Nice country pub but service was shocking. Had to wait 10 mins to be served at bar (was only one waiting) and then waitress was very rude when we mistakenly sat at a reserved table. Manners cost nothing!

Turned up on a Sunday afternoon, looking for a place to get a drink and sandwich and told they had stopped serving. Not even 3pm.

Circumstances dictate I sometimes eat alone, the table serving team at The Fox, predominately female, covering all ages, make this a very pleasurable experience - they are cheerful, hardworking, sensitive, and genuinely kind. I love my food , eating out, without feeling in the way, how they make this possible. The food, even from a Cotswold London centric perspective, is well above average, the service staff, though, unvarnish that London tarnish , so pleased they do - earthy, real, and genuinely local stock - thank you!

Excellent food and service. Great events throughout the summer, and a fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor eating options. All of the food I saw come out of the kitchen looked fantastic. They had a very flavorful burrata based appetizer that was refreshing and excellent. I highly recommend.

Post refurbishment, a stronger focus on dining. Booking advisable.

Great food and great service. Looking forward to returning.

A absolute gem of a pub nestled away in the beautiful village. All the staff although young were excellent and the waitress that served us explained that she was new so apologised in advance but she was amazing. Only negative (if you could call it that) was no scotch eggs! I’ve been hunting high and low for a pub that does fresh runny scotch eggs so was super excited to order only to be told they had sold out! Maybe a genius marketing ploy as we will be returning so I can have one.

Wonderful lunch in the sunny but sheltered garden, delicious food, although limited vegetarian options for main course. Parking at the front was a great bonus.

Lovely afternoon lunch, the duck confit was delicious

A vast improvement on the previous management. Now a cosy welcoming pub in a beautiful Cotswolds village. We went trot the Sunday fondue which was disappointing (thus the slower score) - not thoroughly mixed and not hot enough. The bread was more like oversized crumbs and the portions of accompaniments seemed hugely out of sync. I’d suggest sticking to the a la carte menu, which if like the fayre in the other restaurants, will be in keeping with what one expects at a gastropub Great service though. Charlie was fab

We really enjoyed our dinner at The Fox Inn tonight! We had some vegetarians in our group and even though the menu didn’t show but one vegetarian option, we still really enjoyed the side dishes we ordered. The veggies, the mash and the pepper sauce were delicious! We also ordered some dessert, which was really good as well!

Lovely countryside village pub. As the name suggests, there's a lot of foxes in it! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and lots of them (so quick service!) Daily special menus on the black board. Today's pie for two is very special indeed! Good local clientele. Large parking space in the back as well as in front. Many clients bring their dogs and babies and children. Family friendly.

Really lovely pub. We visited on a Sunday evening at 6pm (normal menu was available, not Sunday lunch - we were happy with this!! Lots of choice available) and had a gorgeous steak frites and toad in the hole. The sticky toffee was amazing and the Cotswold gin was beautiful. The atmosphere was so lovely, really cosy and traditional. Music was lovely, service was great and we can’t wait to find an excuse to visit again.

Came for a family birthday expecting good things. Warm greeting and a great menu. Unfortunately after a long wait we enquired after our starters and were told “the chefs say they only got the order 13 minutes ago”; in other words, the chefs say f-off. This would have been annoying even if it were true, although we’d actually been waiting 40 minutes and the table next to us had had a starter and main during that time. I just really didn’t appreciate that at all. Plus point: service was taken off the bill without our asking; the food was fine. Won’t be coming back.

Absolutely lovely, the food was brilliant and service was great. Would 100% recommend if you’re ever in the area. The pork and veal meatballs are a must :)

Expensive for OK food. 12.5% service charge is OTT.

When we arrived we ordered our drinks after 20mins one of our party had to go to the bar to be told they had forgotten us. After another 10 mins, they finally came and took our food order. That was 30 mins from when we arrived to place our orders. When my fish and chips came, the batter was rock hard, probably been cooked once, and then reheated. Portions were mediocre, to say the least, and finally, the surcharge was automatically added. There was nothing on the menu to suggest this would be the case. The good news is they wavered the 12%. It still didn't make it a pleasant experience, and it certainly wasn't VFM.

Had a great Sunday lunch with family.

Wonderful pub lunch in a beautiful location, amazing food and super dog friendly xx

New management has improved things, but also upped the prices. Still worth it if you're in the neighborhood. Cheers mate!

Was there to clean windows so I'm not sure about the internals but the pub has a very organised yet relaxed atmosphere around the place! Thanks for the work!

Excellent service and food. Lovely ambience too

Sticky toffee pudding is the best dessert we’ve had in England. Wonderful staff and food!

Fantastic gastropub offerings in a warm and cozy pub. And thank god for tasty, interesting, and healthy vegetable side dishes. I wish we had gone there more while in town just to have a drink. Easy and friendly atmosphere with warm interactions.

Just wow. Food presentation and taste were tremendous

Absolutely brilliant pub, fantastic food and great service. Natasha was brilliant.

Gorgeous traditional pub and lovely local atmosphere.

expensive very mediocre meal, Beef very fatty, not good value for money. Service was good though and Pub was nice

Had Sunday lunch here with friends and had a fantastic time. The pub retains all its historical character in the most idyllic of village settings. I had venison which was absolutely delicious with a pint of Donnington Gold. Staff were impeccably attentive and friendly. I won’t hesitate to come back here, just wish my local pub was this good I’d be there every week!

A wonderful Sunday lunch with friends. Natalie & her colleagues were fantastic from the very moment we stepped in the door. Great food but even greater service. Thank you for your hospitality.