The Fox Inn in Cotswold

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Fantastic food and service. Lovely place

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.

Great food and great service. Looking forward to returning.

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

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.

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

Gorgeous traditional pub and lovely local atmosphere.

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.

We went for Sunday lunch which I wouldn't do again as it was very busy and hence the service was slow, even though we pre-ordered. Food was decent but considerably overpriced and the Yorkshire pudding was far too overcooked for my liking.

Just called in for a lunch time drink. For a Saturday lunch time it was really busy with dinners. The pub is set beside the village green with parking at the rear. Will make it one of my stop offs when traveling along the Fosse.

Very busy on a Thursday lunchtime. Every table full, advise to book ahead. Excellent food, great service & reasonable prices. Parking tight.

This gem of a pub was simply perfect. We had a table by the lovely fireplace and enjoyed the Toad in the Hole which was terrific. Great service and perfect atmosphere.

Excellent food, really great staff...couldn't have done more to please 🙏...Best steak I've had in ages !

Go at weekend and it's the Chelsea tractor crowd and packed. Mid week was more pleasant and felt like a pub vs destination post Times review. Toad in hole was burnt. Steak solid. Liver and bacon was great. It's expensive as you would expect now it's a gastro pub vs local. Goes I to competition with all the local we want you to eat not just have a pint pubs like Ebrington, Horse and Groom, even the Butchers in Stow for food. I'm not sure the area needs another but here it is..

I came here on a Saturday afternoon after seeing the positive reviews on Google so planned a dog walk beginning at the pub walking to Donnington and back. I really enjoyed the whole experience at The Fox Inn. It's a cosy place and was full of people when I arrived (it's clearly popular which isn't surprising). The staff were lovely and very attentive. I went for the roasted cauliflower main which was absolutely delicious; the flavours were amazing. My only comment would be that a steak knife would be more appropriate for that bad boy but I was happy to hack away at it. I liked that I also got a cheeky bit of bread with oil before it came - always appreciated. When I ordered the bill, the service charge was added automatically but I was happy to pay it. It would be good to see them offering a pale ale or IPA on tap and perhaps a lunch menu with sandwiches/bar snacks - that sort of thing. All in all, I'd be keen to return. It was a great find!

Really good simple food beautifully prepared. Superb staff

Our first visit. Cracking food, delightful service. See you again soon 💝

This was a fabulous experience - totally unexpected. We were traveling from the USA and were looking for a cheaper alternative than other places we'd been. This is a bit out of the way but we took a chance. First off we didn't have a reservation, it was kind of late when we arrived but they found us a table - thank you!! We ordered the deviled kidneys on toast and sweetbreads. The kidneys were so good, we ordered more! The sweetbreads were equally as good but we wanted to try other menu items. Nothing disappointed. The food was so good we ordered way more than we needed because we wanted to try different things. The staff were very friendly and attentive, especially the manager. It's a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere.

Great food. Staff very attentive

So, popped on twice recently for drinks and the menu and ambience seemed really good. Booked in and boy were we pleased. Terrific on every level. The staff were engaged, positive and helpful. We had the special- sweetbreads - they were amazing then the plaice again fresh and delicious. We will be back - our new ' best place' to go and to recommend to friends.

Drinks are well over priced unless they used the price for are charity event witch if they did that's disgusting I mean come on £5 for a lemonade

Wonderful country pub tucked away in a picturesque setting.. away from the hustle and bustle of life..

Great Cotswold pub with a friendly atmosphere. Food was very good but only criticism was the beef on the beef roast was a bit too rare for me and a bit fatty. Apart from that definitely recommend.

Really exceptional pub in the cotwolds

Having already visited the sister pub The Bell @ Langford, I was fascinated to see if the same standards could be upheld, in short Yes they were. The Fox sits on the edge of what appears to be a Village Green, in the very pretty village of Broadwell, plenty of parking in and around the pub, and a pub it is ! Dogs welcome and I am glad to report that the interior has not been ‘Neptuned’ or ‘Daylesforded’ with the usual lashings of Farrow and Ball paint and the footballers wives objet d’art and trinkets To the trained eye it is a proper pub in terms of its visual appearance as you walk through the door, and guess what ! Candles lit on the tables and specific tables set aside for drinkers only, fire lit, and staff buzzing around the tables with a sense of purpose and enjoyment Great selection of food, you can spend as much or as little as you like, there is even a set two course offering for £14 I wish other pubs were run like this, common sense, emotional intelligence and good simple food, plus a group of people who care and understand ambiance Pubs like these will never go out of business, because the people who own and run them ‘Understand’ On the way out have a splash in the Ford

Really wonderful pub with fantastic food and really lovely, friendly staff. We felt very welcome and are so glad we discovered it as it’s so close to us. Will definitely be back!

The lunch was simply the best and most memorable I've had in ages . I'll be back if I can get a booking .

It's a really lovely place. A great DBL hamburger and a delightful Grenache Rosé

In my opinion it is somewhat impersonal, it has lost the local character that predominated before, it is usually full of people passing through or visiting and there is an absence of locals, for a reason, although the food has improved, it is good and varied. They have increased the number of tables and have changed textiles for other fabrics, resulting in much more noise and colder, which makes it not very welcoming. The last thing, when you ask for your bar bill you will see it increased by 12.5% ​​tip, I am not against this, but to be honest it is to warn it somewhere, perhaps on the menu, because if not, on the contrary, I can refuse to pay it. It's not honest. For me, if they fix these things, it's not a bad place to go.

Our first visit to this lovely village pub. Excellent staff and good food. A very nice lunch experience

Sunday lunch was quite full with patrons, so ring ahead for lunch. it's a lovely village pub

Great to see some proper old school pub dishes back on the menu like devilled kidneys, liver and proper pies. Delicious and a beautiful setting.

I went here with a large group for a work "away day" (40pax) and they looked after us sooo well. The food was really good, which often suffers at large events, but the chefs nailed it and the service was spot on. I was so impressed especially with the vegetarian options, it was delicious!! Thank You!

Great Sunday roast here! Especially enjoyed the eel and horseradish hash brown and the cauliflower cheese 👌

Superb!! A last minute booking for dinner Sunday evening and did not disappoint! One of the best dinners we’ve had between 4 people! Ribeye steak, toad in the hole and fish & chips were all sublime! The flourless chocolate cake and sticky toffee pudding were equally as delicious 👌 And to top the night with fantastic service!! On our next visit to the Cotswolds we will definitely be back for a Sunday roast!

The food is sooo good, we sat in the backyard. ☀️ 🌳 I definitely recommend. Thanks a lot to Natalie, she is the best.

Amazing food and service. Would highly recommend. The dog loved it too as she got the bone from our cote de beuf 😆

Wonderful. Perfect place for a Sunday roast. I had roast beef which was sirloin & cooked very pink. It melted in my mouth. Lovely atmosphere of families, couples & friends all enjoying their Sunday afternoon. Utterly beautiful setting. And the staff were really lovely too. The roast was served with a huge Yorkshire Pudding, cauliflower cheese, glazed carrots & roast potatoes. I had no room for pudding! X

Lovely village pub with excellent service.

Beautiful food with a quintessentially English offering, fantastic service - laidback and accommodating whilst being attentive. Lovely pub.

Lovely pub, delicious food. Henry and his team were very friendly and the service was excellent.

We went on opening night, as it had been closed down for a make over and change of management. As expected place was packed, went with friends for food and drinks, change of menu, food was really good, will be back.

Brilliant food with pub area for drinks with your mates. The kids can play on the green in front. Fantastic atmosphere under new management.

A lovely pub with great staff and food. My only complaint was that it was really cold inside despite an open fire.

Newly renovated and owned by Lady Bamford (Daylesford Organic etc). Restaurant / gastro pub with good food and good staff. certainly not cheap for pub food, but not crazily expensive when compared to other places locally.

We called at 5pm and asked if they would be open at 6pm and if they would be serving food just to make sure that the details on google were up to date and whoever answered the phone said yes. When we arrived a man (I assume the owner) said yes we have a table but the kitchen doesn’t open till 6:30 (which was not said over the phone) and we have a party so you will have to bare with us. We told him no problem can we order before the party does he said yes but they arrive at 7. We waited till 6:30 to order and no one cameto take our order so we went up to the bar and asked if we can order and we were told we have to wait till after the party orders. We understand the party booked in advance which is not a problem but we first should have been told over the phone about the party AND about the kitchen not opening till 6:30. WE ALSO SHOULDN'T have been told we could order before the party and then said no we can’t after we had waited 45 min for the kitchen to open. Not even a sorry when we asked to pay for our drinks so we could leave. An absolute disgrace for a place and arrogant people.