The Fox & Pelican in East Hampshire

I regularly visit The Fox both during the week and the weekend. We often pop in to enjoy a couple of drinks and bar snacks during the week. At the weekend we come in to enjoy for the various events they put on whether it be a local band or singer or even a casino night! It has a lovely atmosphere, dog friendly and delicious food. Wonderful service from wonderful staff!

Really enjoyed our meal and service. Thank you .

Have never been here before but was on our way home from Guildford so decided to give it a go. Wish we had just kept driving. We both ordered off of the specials board. I opted for the Smoked Haddock Fishcake which at £16.95 I expected something spectacular. The board described it came with cucumber ribbons, chives, Italian mature cheese, pickled walnuts and tartare sauce. Well it arrived with a wedge of lemon, full of pips. I now realise that this lemon was probably to add some moisture as when I cut into this thing it was immediately obvious that it was very dry. In fact I was able to literally lift the hard dry coating off the top in one piece. I could not taste any smoked haddock at all due to an overwhelming taste of pepper in my first mouthful. I gave it the benefit of the doubt that it might just be in one area and tried some more but no, it was all through it. Mind you it was only about 1.5cm thick so it was overly dry inside too. My husband then tried a bit and said that it was very strange. I ate a piece of cucumber ribbon, two slices of a pickled walnut and a cheese shaving. I did not eat any chives though because they were missing completely from the plate. Our server came back to the table and I explained my disappointment. I had actually put my cutlery across the plate to signal I had stopped eating. Husband was still eating at this point. After about 5 mins the server came to retrieve the plates, he mentioned that he had spoken with his manager who offered two complimentary desserts. We did not want dessert though and I said I think it would be more appropriate to deduct that amount from the bill. Off he went again and returned and said that he was going to discount the bill by 20%. This equated to about £10 (which I now realise is actually less than their charge for two desserts) but as he presented it as an itemised bill, it showed that this ‘fishcake’ thing was actually £17.95 not £16.95. He had already processed the card payment before I had chance to check it though. He went away and came back with a pound coin but confirmed that the board was wrong. I asked what the kitchen had responded when he spoke with them but just said they had a new sous chef. Incidentally the husband had pie,mash, greens and gravy and it was 50p cheaper.

Popped for a spot of lunch. What a great, friendly and relaxed pub. Good people running a good pub.

Comfortable village pub with relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for all age groups.

Absolutely love this pub. Recently moved to the area and so lucky to have this as my new local. Yesterday I went for a Sunday roast with my partner and two friends, we all said what an amazing roast dinner it was and thoroughly enjoyed catching up with food and wine!

Ok for a quick pint. Cash refused. Card payment only.

Lilla was great at serving us, nice pub

What a pub! The staff are friendly, the food is amazing and such a lovely atmosphere all around. Would really love to shout out the amazing staff who really make the place - they are always friendly and courteous.

Felt comfortable there. Met up with an old friend. Ideal place to chat. No music and no TV. Will use it as a meeting place again.

Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch. 1 Roast beef. 1 Roast chicken and 1 trout.

Lovely friendly pub excellent beer a great place to chill out

Good food. Very friendly service

Overpriced and poor food with small portions. considering the price. My eggs was like rubber. Think it upset my stomach

Having visted this pub for over 60 years I am disappointed with general standard of hygiene in gents toilet as there is still no hot water to wash hands or warm air coming out of the drier - all it does is blow cold water onto the floor, Also all the food sauces/condiments are still within easy reach of any dogs entering the premises as I pointed out in my previous comment. There is a strong chance that any used by a customer have been sniffed/licked by a dog.

Had the roast chicken dinner and was surprised how filling and beautifully it was cooked. Tasted very fresh and full of flavour and brilliant portion sizes. Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere Would highly recommend

Only giving this pub 3 stars because it's freezing and the fires should be lit. There's no point in being there if you need to wear a warm coat inside.

Was at the pub for a wake, staff were helpful and polite. Food laid was buffet format but was good.

Disappointing. I ordered a Sunday roast chicken and a large glass of Malbec. The Malbec tasted like it had been open for quite some time. The roast which is what I actually came for looked colourful and appetising. However the chicken was lukewarm and had obviously been poorly reheated. The best part of the whole dish was the roast potatoes and even those were of the reheated aunt Bessie type. The staff were very apologetic and refunded the cost of the meal. The pub itself looks very nice and has a nice ambience but I wouldn’t return for food.

Lovely pub! Staff were so helpful and attentive and a bonus of a live singer today! The food was delightful... Highly recommended

There are food condiments (sauces etc) which are at ground level by the main bar. Two customers came in with 3 dogs between them & whilst they were waiting to be served their drinks the dogs were licking and sniffing all round the condiments. I suggested to a staff member that they should be kept higher up. The staff member said they would inform a manager. Three weeks later they are still kept in the same place!

Had a great time here, food was good and came out quickly. The staff were great, our server Jane was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend. Good Garden if a bit shaded.

Had a lovely meal here, lovely pub garden when the sun is out. Our server Jane was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. I will certainly be back!

Came to The Fox and Pelican for my Saturday off and paid for the bottomless breakfast ! What an amazing weekend ! The brunch was organised by Lauren (the manager) and was amazing ! We listened to Emily Martine sing a variety of Soulful and modern songs which got us all going ! We were served by Sine, she was amazing ! It’s quite easy to feel ripped off at bottomless brunches but Sine ensured we were constantly topped up and got our full moneys worth. Couldn't be happier. Thoughtout the day we were also served by Ellie & Kiwi ! They are both staff that mostly regulars seem to be aware of , always going above and beyond for their locals! Grayshott is an amazing village and it’s no surprise it’s won village of the year multiple times. The Fox & Pelican adds to this and ensures an amazing village is matched with an amazing local that tends to everyone. With a variety of acts performing for the bottomless brunches , I will definitely be returning ! £35 is genuinely a bargain ! Would also recommend the pub quiz hosted by Stephen, amazing atmosphere , his voice resonates throughout the pub and he makes it so exciting. From, a happy new regular to this pub.

Some of the best pub food I've had, and the staff were very friendly. Huge pub with lots of different places to sit. Dog friendly.

The sharing latter was very mean and the draft ale was off We asked for a table for 10 and were squeezed onto a table for 8 despite ringing in advance and the pub not being busy

More bar snacks needed for lunch

We have been coming to this pub for over 20 years as the location is convenient. On this occasion the mains were delicious as always but the dessert was disappointing. We asked for custard and was told there was only enough for 3 servings which was fine as only 3 people wanted custard. When it arrived it was literally a teaspoon of custard , how was that a serving , we asked the waitress if we could have ice cream as the serving wasn't acceptable. There was a long wait but eventually the ice cream arrived. The next day we were splitting up the bill as there were 11 of us to see that we were over charged. I contacted the fox and pelican by email pointing this out and a lady called Emily responded full of apologies and said a refund was available how much would we like, which I thought was a strange reply . I replied to her email but didn't receive a reply back so sent another email and a week later still no reply. Shocking customer service and sadly we won't be going back. UPDATE Received an email after I posted this review, refund has been applied .

We have been coming to this pub for over 20 years as the location is convenient. On this occasion the mains were delicious as always but the dessert was disappointing. We asked for custard and was told there was only enough for 3 servings which was fine as only 3 people wanted custard. When it arrived it was literally a teaspoon of custard , how was that a serving , we asked the waitress if we could have ice cream as the serving wasn't acceptable. There was a long wait but eventually the ice cream arrived. The next day we were splitting up the bill as there were 11 of us to see that we were over charged. I contacted the fox and pelican by email pointing this out and a lady called Emily responded full of apologies and said a refund was available how much would we like, which I thought was a strange reply . I replied to her email but didn't receive a reply back so sent another email and a week later still no reply. Shocking customer service and sadly we won't be going back

This is great service and good staff

Roomy pub with a beer garden. Garden has childrens play area.

Ate here and all I can say is compliments to the chef, amazing food

Only popped in for a quick pint but this is a must visit place. Really lovely place, set out beautifully. Everything is clean and well kept. The play area outside is enclosed and looks great for kids, so perfect for families. Loads of free parking spaces. Staff are all very welcoming.

I liked everything very much. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, the prices are reasonable, the service is great😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍 We will definitely visit again. I recommend it to everyone🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Had a lovely mother's day meal here today. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was the best meal I've had out in the last couple of years. Definitely recommend.

I recently had a disappointing experience at The Fox & Pelican for Sunday lunch. While I had booked a table specifically, upon arrival, I found the designated area overflowing with dogs. Although the staff kindly moved us to the "non-dog" section, the issue persisted as patrons continuously brought their dogs into the public bar, leading to a domino effect of barking throughout the establishment. The overall environment became quite chaotic and frankly, unhygienic for a pub serving food. While I understand some establishments are dog-friendly, the sheer number of dogs (at least 15-20 by my estimation) significantly impacted the dining experience. It goes against the basic hygiene standards expected in a restaurant, especially one that prides itself on its food. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend The Fox & Pelican in its current state, especially for those seeking a peaceful and hygienic dining experience.

OK The service was extremely good 👍

Happened upon this place on my way from visiting family and the atmosphere was incredibly fantastic, my server Ellie was kind and helpful and welcoming as I’d never been in the area before. Food and the quality was absolutely exceptional and can’t fault it at all! Value to portion size was great!! Thank you F&P and Ellie for making my visit memorable, will certainly be returning when I get the chance to!!!

The lady supervising during my visit on Sunday was rude, uninterested and should not be allow front of house.

The winner….for the Worst Soup of the UK 2024. “Tomato” soup tasting notes: bland would be a complement, chemically aftertaste with the character of a ex-carpet in a council flat forgotten about for several years. Rush when the chef brings out his first cook book.

Hi we had 2 x haddock peas and chips nice pint and my wife had water today took our dog in to bar area to eat no problem very nice food friendly staff nice clean toilets ,very nice good pub grub if log fire was on would have been great but still enjoyed and we will go here again 100 % Cheers Martin Val and Hype

Nice pub with a good vibe, including sports events showed on TV. Our server Ellie was friendly and helpful. 🙂

Food was OK but three of the 6 or seven mains were not available by 1:45 including the so called special. Seemed pretty poor provisioning for a Saturday lunchtime. I'd just check ahead to see if they have any lunch before booking. The have sport on if that floats your boat.

Such a fantastic local with great food and service. Proud to have it in Grayshot.

After a long day took my daughter for dinner 18:00 on a Tuesday. For me, Chicken pate to start, toast was cold, the main which was beer battered haddock had been fried to death. They did bring gravy for my daughters chips though so forgiven. However, ordering desert at the bar one uses normal manners “may I have the fish please” to which the reply was “that’s ok” I’m pretty sure it’s ok, no one asked how my dinner was or I would of told them what is mentioned here. Can’t say it was very busy. Not very impressed. Wish I’d taken a picture of the nuked fish.

The roast dinners were fantastic, the service let the meal down.

This is a nice pub in a nice area but it didn’t meet the usual Fullers standards. We ordered 4 roasts, the pub wasn’t busy- but they all arrived cold

Lovely meal the other evening with family. Service is always good and bad staff friendly

One man serving too many clients very well. He deserves 5 stars because he couldn't help it that the over-sll service was a little on the slow side.

Out first visit coinsided with the local Christmas lights switch on and Christmas market. This meant it was really busy. Live music and everyone wearing Xmas jumpers. We will visit again when life is less eventful. However, for a fullers, the food and drink were outstanding. If you are in the area give it a try.

Children’s menu was massively overpriced. Daughter had the pizza which looked like the type you can get for about £0.80 in the supermarket with a couple of slices of watery tomato on top. Also very small. Doubt I would take the kids here again to eat again, felt we were ripped off. Atmosphere was nice though so it’s a shame.

We meet family here a few times a year, great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Also dog friendly areas!!! Kids play area.

Pie and a pint on a Monday night Very welcoming and accommodating

Stopped off for A meal after A family funeral. Great place with great food service and staff. Izzy was fantastic and was chatting to is about her future trip to Thailand. Kariba who we believe to of been in charge was absolutely lovely. The Food was of excellent quality as was the wine and service. We will certainly drive back from Portsmouth to visit this wonderful establishment again. Izzy good luck with the trip to Thailand and we both really hope you have A fantastic time.x

Lovely food and wine and busy atmosphere. Shame that customers are vaping in the indoor areas - probably wouldn’t eat there again on that basis.

Loved my time in UK. This pub has unbelievable atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is good. Wonderful experience .

Lovely family/dog friendly pub, well worth a visit

Beautiful pub that very nice service. I highly recommend

Mate held his 50th there great food child friendly, lovely staff

Nachos consistently good - ratio of toppings very even. Vegan AND non-vegan nachos alike. Good vibes.

Kids food is the most expensive I’ve experienced and charged me £1.50 for cheese on a kids burger! Very disappointing

I went there for food after a long day. What I got was a 9.3/10 meal, with 11/10 service, Ellie should be running the place, out-standing-ing. Shame they wouldn't play the football for us.

Great place with a relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly . We had a great meal with excellent service.

One would think they would have warm air coming out of the hand dryer in the toilet by now; but that would cost them I suppose. Another poor decision by management but the bar staff are always polite & friendly.

Lovely staff and great food. A bit crowded, but that's to be expected from such a nice pub.

We have always liked this pub, so decided to have a meal on the spur of the moment after walking our dogs nearby. We ordered the trout salad and Ham egg and chips. The latter was lovely, but the salad was terrible! The rocket was limp, as it would be if a few days old and left in the fridge, and very sparse on the plate. The dressing was non existent. The trout had a nice flavour but again was dry and seemed like it had been sitting around in a fridge for a few days. Sorry to write this but for as pubs are struggling to attract customers I feel they need to offer a consistent and decent standard of food. This was around £45 for 2 pretty basic plates of food, a shandy and a beer. We wont be back for a while as we would rather spend the limited amount we have to eat out somewhere where the food is better.

Food was rubbish and over priced. The Ham Hock was chunks of left over ham microwaved, served with McCain style oven cooked chips. The Trout Salad was a bag of rocket with some thin slices of smoked salmon, there is a difference between between trout and salmon !! Over priced rubbish and taking advantage of rich locals. STAY AWAY

Rubbish food, a complete rip off, and over priced. The Ham Hock was chunks of old ham microwaved, with McCain oven cooked chips. The Trout Salad was a bag of rocket with some thin slices of smoked salmon. They are ripping the rich local off, and I would rather go to McDonalds.

Really great pub to go for a drink and hang out, one day I'll try the food too!

Stopped off by chance and found this amazing pub. Great garden. Nice staff. Great food and THE best brownie I have ever eaten. Definitely worth a stop off!

Comfortable lounge with so so play area for youngsters. My meal was bland and expensive- food let my visit down.

Really good food pleasant staff and nice atmosphere would definitely go back

Food was nice enough. Not huge portions. Big downside was the inflexibility of the menu / staff. Along with several other meals, ordered a plant based burger, the menu stated this came with chips. When I asked if I could swap the chips for sweet potato fries ( same price on the sides menu ) was told I could not do that and would have to purchase the sweet potato fries as an additional side. I questioned it and was told in no uncertain terms that this was not negotiable. Pretty penny pinching from this pub chain. Wouldn't recommend if you have any special requirements. Disappointing

The food was okay; if they cooked the burger for longer it would of been very good. (Given the price, I’d expect a bit more.) The pints were delicious and full; nice for a drink on a hot day. Main reason for 3*s was the customer service; waiter had a right attitude on him.

Roast dinner. All the Vegs were undercooked and hard. Meat was fatty. All in all, it's not a good meal.

Pleasant and popular town pub in Grayshott with fair sized car park and both inside and outside seating areas. Did not dine so cannot comment on the food.

lovely pub lovely food lovely staff great outside space for children to play but also for adults to sit and enjoy the weather

The food was not good for the price, with little effort being put into the vegetarian menu items

A really wonderful place. Very friendly staff, good service, great food especially the burger which was the best I’ve ever tasted . Tasted some tartar sauce and it was sublime. I would thoroughly recommend this place

Fabulous Pub. Celebrated our daughter’s 21st here yesterday. Looked after wonderfully .Great food. Great time was had by all !

Lovely pub with a buzzy atmosphere. Great food. Great garden with plenty to keep the kids occupied while you relax with a refreshing pint

Good food great staff. Brilliant looking building .

Staff were lovely, and the roast dinners are the best in the area!

Nice pub, with good selection of drinks

Really nice pub, had a meal in there with my daughter, it was delicious, the staff were very friendly and the prices were excellent!, I would definitely recommend this place 🙂

Always great service and warm atmosphere

A very friendly atmosphere, very clean, we went for lunch after walking round waggoners wells

Really good food and excellent service by all the staff that arranged our joint 60th Birthday celebrations .

Roast Pork was delicious, generous size portion

I was visiting family in the area and was over from France. We stopped for lunch and had the fish & chips with minted peas. The batter was crispy and the fish tasty, also the chips were great.The staff were friendly and helpful and the lady at the bar brought our drinks to the table Overall a great Pub and would recommend eatin there.

Painfully disappointing roast. The pork came without crackling despite being listed on the menu. Yorkshire puddings were so overdone they were like stale bread. The mains and the starters came at the same time despite us asking to come separately. Mains came out after 5 minutes which was a bit strange. I'm all for speedy service, but that's a bit much. Turkey was unusually dry. Which is saying something, becuase turkey is dry anyway. Stuffing wasn't nice to be honest. They got it all wrong, way too many herbs, tasted like soap. Other than that... Decor is nice and staff friendly. Lovely fire place. But wouldn't get food again there

Unexpected sweetness. First pub we could find as we were working locally and the food was really good and staff super friendly.

Popped in for the first time after a very long walk. The staff member serving us was a delight. We ordered from the sandwich menu (sausage and onion ciabatta and filtered coffee) which arrived quickly and was very good quality. Would definitely return for something more substantiak food wise. The atmosphere was very conducive, cosy but not cramped. The front bar next to the fire would be ideal for a quiet drink contemplation.

Lovely quiet luncheon today. Fish and chips delicious...

We stopped for a pint of Guinness after a lovely Sunday walk. We were told we could go outside as tables all reserved! One of the tables was reserved for an hour and a half away. I am sorry we thought this was disgusting, it was a freezing cold day and we just wanted a quick pint. Could we not have even sat at the bar. We will not return to this pub sadly.

Food and service are usually amazing here which is why travel out to grayshott on special occasions. Everything was lovely and freshly cooked but drinks took a long while to be served and mains came out straight after appetisers and starter . Did not stop us enjoying our food although the Mushroom bourgignon contained more carrots than mushroom on this occasion.

Busy country pub selling quality fare. Efficiently served our large group and a lot of others too.

Pleasant staff,nice surroundings

Been here before but don't remember a ridiculous online booking system. I booked a table a week ahead no problem, but had to wait for confirmation. I did this 3 hrs before closing and I needed a response by closing. Needless to say I never got one so had to cancel.....what a pretentious system.

Great staff, good beer selection, nice atmosphere