The Snooty Fox in Oadby and Wigston

The pub has shut for good and been stripped of all it's interior. A great shame as this should be a thriving pub with a cosy interior, dining room and great gardens, all on the C2C cycle route. Fortunately, the Black Lion at Ireby, just up the road, remains open.

We’ve been to The Snooty Fox at least five times now and we absolutely love it. Would go as far to say it’s the best pub food I’ve ever had. The chicken and ham pie is incredible (and amazing portion size) and the burgers I’ve had have been so good. The staff are always really lovely too which makes it a pleasure to visit. We can’t wait to come back again in the Summer.

Whilst staying in the area with friends, they suggested the Snooty Fox and a great recommendation it turned out to be. Two of us including myself had the trio of salmon which was very attractively presented and delicious. We then followed with 2 sea bass risottos and 2 Lakeland venison steaks which perfectly cooked as ordered. The ladies sea bass was well cooked but being picky, could have had a bit more colour on the plate. Two of us managed the rhubarb tiramisu which was a bit unusual but very tasty. Local beer( I forget the name) was excellent and very reasonable at £3.70/pint. We also had a couple of bottles of wine which were well priced. Lovely service from Jessie contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Well done to all at the Snooty Fox, we will certainly return when next in the area.

Heard really good things about this place so decided to treat ourselves, what a huge disappointment. Service was abit slow 20 min wait at least for mains and the place wasn't that busy. £21 for trio of lamb which consisted of 2 tiny cutlets, a sausage and a mini shepherd's pie. No extra veg, sticky toffee pudding was burnt. Food was very average and overpriced for what you got.

Booked a meal for ourselves, our daughter and her partner as a birthday treat. On arrival we were told our booking was for the following night, which was not the case. However we were accommodated. The food was very disappointing, the chicken tasted of fish! Perhaps cooked in the same utensil? The dauphinoise potatoes were burnt and the food was lukewarm. Sorry but we will not be back. For the price paid it was a very disappointing night.

We enjoyed a meal here 😋 on Friday evening (15th July) meeting up with Mark Lee of Torpenhow Cheese Company 🧀. The place is quite special. It is set in lovely countryside with views north towards the Solway Firth and Scotland and south into the Lake District. The welcome was warm and the food really fantastic. My venison pate with sourdough bread was a revelation and Memsahib's two "fishy' starters were pronounced A1+ (and getting a good 👍 review from Memsahib isn't easy - I should know that having struggled to get to double figures in 35 plus years). Seriously tasty and worth a try. On top of everything else Theakston's Old Peculiar on draught - not everyone's first choice but with my pate and then a good fish and chips worked wonderfully 😀 Kindest regards to all Adrian

This is a friendly family-run pub. We both enjoyed venison fricassée from the specials board, followed by a shared sticky toffee pudding. Portions are generous, the food is tasty, and the service is efficient.

Very cozy pub lovely log fire, very clean the staff and owner were so friendly, they couldn’t have been more helpful. My husband is a wheelchair user they sorted out a great table that was very accessible, disabled toilet clean and large enough to get wheelchair inside. We both had three courses and everything was very enjoyable. Booked table for Sunday 10/4/22. Sell non alcoholic lager.

We visited The Snooty Fox for a special birthday meal. The staff were friendly from the beginning and very helpful, able to offer advice on meals and tips for what to try. We ate several different main dishes - lamb, venison, stuffed pepper and chicken, ham and leek pie, which were all excellent, alongside dishes of vegetables, chips, and dauphinoise potatoes. The servings were very generous and left us all feeling very pleased with what we had ordered. We have been talking about the food still for days after. The pub itself is very cosy and has good space between tables so it feels private. On the way out we complimented the chef, and we look forward to trying more of his fantastic cooking! If only there was room for starters and desserts as they all looked so good - the perfect reason to return!

Lovely cozy country pub, clean & tidy very friendly helpful owners/staff, I had mussels to start they were amazing delish, we all had a special off the daily specials board, hake with spinach leek &samphire in a sauce we had a selection of potato’s & another had the chicken ham pie with chips, there was no veg, but there’s was still plenty food, 2 of the party were wanting a pudding but as the main courses were large they couldn’t, we live local so will definitely make a point in retuning highly recommend, worth a drive out and in the good weather there garden is a treat of nice views too

We were staying nearby, waling the hills. We had a several very enjoyable evening meals & good beer / wine.

We live fairly local and have never visited the Snooty Fox before… but we will definitely be back! Lovely food, good choice and friendly atmosphere.

I was one of a group of about 15 people who recently visited the Snooty Fox for a Christmas evening meal. We had pre ordered our meals and all 3 courses of my meal were really excellent. Portions were generous and the food was really tasty and well presented. There was a power cut during the evening, but the staff coped brilliantly with this by lighting candles, and amending the dessert menu, and the service we received all evening was really great. I enjoyed the evening so much that I've booked to return with another friend.

Family meal which was fabulous Food was high quality and the portions generous People are genuine, warm and friendly Our dog was welcome so major bonus ! Can recommend to all !

Visited with my wife, two boys & mother in law for my wife's 40th birthday treat... This was our first visit to the Snooty Fox and it won't be the last. The staff are really friendly & the atmosphere is lovely and laid back... The food really is wonderful. We all had a different dish and we were all very pleased... The portion sizes are generous and the quality is great... I had the 'proper Chicken Dnner Pie' with dauphinoise potatoes and veg, which was Sugar snap peas, carrot & swede mash and leeks... Perfect. The birthday girl had a lovely creamy chicken dish which she said was superb. Mother in law had 'proper fish & Chip' which she said were brilliant. Light batter & proper chick cut chips!!! My boys both had something off of the kids menu which had loads to choose from. Both of their meals were lovely and generous.... Puddings were also perfect. Creme Brulee & Ice cream.... Also, loved the art work in the gents 😉. . Looking forward to returning. Thank you.

The staff at The Snooty Fox are so welcoming and friendly! The food is delicious-can’t fault it! On our first visit, I had the fish & chips. The chunky chips are beautiful-like roast potatoes and the fish was flaky & batter wasn’t greasy at all-a...

We had a birthday lunch here earlier this month. It was ever so busy. The food in this pub is above standard pub grub. There is always a selection of veggies, and potato of the day that I love. I had fish, hubby had slow...

Stayed in the village for a week, booked in for a meal on the first night and ate here every other night too. The atmosphere was homely , the food was home cooked and the staff treated us like friends. We will be back and...

What a lovely, welcoming, friendly pub. We ate here twice on a recent weeks holiday. I booked in both nights before travelling which was easy and straightforward. On arrival we received a warm welcome from staff - you definitely don’t feel like a visitor but...

A great dog friendly venue with warm and welcoming staff. Reasonably priced with a menu to suit most needs. Good local ales. Wines and Gins. You will feel like a local and think you’ve been here for years that’s how warm a Lake District welcome...

The Snooty Fox is a proper Lakeland pub with the most beautiful views from its garden and buckets of history. We visited whilst on holiday and we’re warmly welcomed with lovely staff and great beer (the Ennerdale Pale was a highlight). Black pudding scotch quails...

We have visited the Snooty Fox on the final evening of our annual holiday in Cumbria for 17 years and are never disappointed. The service and food are excellent and I would recommend a visit.

Two visits in three nights says it all. Staying in a local holiday cottage. We’ve been coming to the Snooty Fox for many years for food. It’s a proper Lake District inn - great home cooked food, great beer, relaxed atmosphere. Everything a good pub...

We’ve just had three nights bed and breakfast at the Snooty Fox (they only have three rooms) in sleepy Uldale and decided to eat in on all three nights, and we were not disappointed. We were here to walk and cycle so arrived back each...

This pub must be one of the worst we’ve visited. Not very clean, and very unfriendly staff. We had a drink and intended eating there but decided against it. If I could give zero stars I would.

After a disappointing meal at a nearby pub we tried this one whilst on holiday in the North lakes. Great looking pub with lots of history, clean and welcoming. We ordered our food and was amazed at the portion sizes ,and both meals were delicious....

Good choice of food in the menu The food is well cooked and the portions are large The staff are very welcoming and friendly There is a good selection of ales and lager They follow covid regulations very well too

Great food, great beer and friendly welcome. I had the Cumberland Sausage Ring which was very well seasoned but I do like a lot of seasoning. The Creme Brulee I had for dessert was out of this world! My wife loved her meal too

Stayed three nights. Mark and Pat were lovely. Nothing too much trouble. Very clean and sanitised. Food for a pub was excellent. Not a huge menu but better that way. Very convenient for Northern lakes. Would go again. Dog friendly too!

What a great pub, with lovely people running it and gorgeous food. We were given a warm welcome and service was friendly and warm all evening. We both had three courses and on paying the bill booked again to go back in three evenings time.

not interested. Snooty by name Snooty by nature. Never going again. Not interested in us at all in fact quite rude. We came out again

Beer Garden of the summer, great local pint, friendly service, good honest fare, what more do you need!?

Vine aquí después de detenerme en Castle Inn Hotel a 3 millas de distancia, donde su comida era terrible, así que decidí buscar esto en Google. Ubicado en un pequeño pueblo tranquilo lejos del bullicio de los turistas. Mucho espacio para sentarse en el jardín trasero y el patio delantero, ambos con bonitas vistas. Mucho espacio de estacionamiento y se admiten perros. Comida deliciosa, casera y buenas raciones. No se pierda el anillo Cumberland con cebollas crujientes, puré de mostaza y salsa. Partner optó por una gran porción de tarta casera de pollo, jamón y puerros, luego gloriosos pudines de flan y pudín de caramelo pegajoso. ¡No te pierdas las increíbles puestas de sol en la parte trasera del pub! Hágase un favor y coma aquí si se detiene en el hotel Castle Inn, donde la comida está fría, insípida y cara.

Muy cálida bienvenida a la llegada. Sistema de una vía ahora en su lugar. Desinfectantes de manos en puertas. Nombres y datos de contacto tomados en la reserva. Todo servicio de mesa, y mesas bien espaciadas. Nos sentimos muy a gusto.Llegó la comida, muy caliente, con un olor delicioso, era hora de comer. . . . . . No nos decepcionó, la parrillada mixta era enorme, al igual que la hamburguesa Snooty, los ravioles de calabaza y las gambas para mí. ! ! La misma calidad superior que hemos tenido antes. Luego comimos postres. . . . . . por favor deja espacio! ! ! ! Oh mi. . tarta de queso, br l e y helados caseros, ñam ñam. . . . . . excelente servicio, productos frescos y buena relación calidad-precio. Terminado con un par de pintas. . . .Gracias al personal por hacernos sentir bienvenidos y seguros durante estos tiempos difíciles. . . .

Debo felicitar a la gerencia y al personal de Snooty Fox por administrar los protocolos de salud y seguridad de Covid 19 de una manera amigable, informativa y eficiente. Su menú, aunque un poco restringido, está a la altura de su alto nivel habitual.Su capacidad para lograr estos altos estándares es encomiable, pero requiere la comprensión y la cooperación de los clientes.Siéntase libre de reservar y cenar con seguridad.

Este es nuestro pub favorito. en Cumbria. Hemos estado muchas veces en los últimos 5 años ya que vivimos localmente, y siempre llevamos visitantes allí para comer. Gran servicio amable, excelente comida y un buen menú de ginebra. La tarta de pollo, jamón y puerros es el paraíso según mi pareja.

Una larga visita de regreso a The Snooty Fox en una noche húmeda y ventosa que llega al páramo. Una cálida bienvenida del propietario y un tostado fuego real quemándose. Mucho en el menú regular, pero un tablero de especialidades particularmente bueno que hace que sea difícil elegir entre algunos platos deliciosos. Habíamos acuñado la paletilla de cordero y el pastel de venado, tocino y champiñones. Ambos realmente deliciosos, abundantes y llenos. Casi también había espacio para deliciosos pudines. Servicio amable de Cumbrian y comida de gran valor. Estoy deseando volver pronto.

Went here on a Monday night so it wasn’t busy, we were staying a short walk away so this pub came in very handy.Lots to choose on the menu and the specials board had some nice dishes on too.In our party of four, one went for the pheasant, one for the fish both off the specials, my friend and I both choose off the menu , and I have to say it was one of the tastiest meals ive had in a very long time. It was Lamb 3 ways. On the plate was a mini shepherds pie, 2 x lamb cutlets & a lamb and mint sausage served with a delicious red wine sauce and fresh veg. I would highly recommend it.

This was a return visit by extended family from around the country to celebrate a 97th birthday. It was totally ruined by the food which was, except for the cold meals, burnt to a crisp. On complaining to the lady serving, who turned out to be the proprietor, she was unbelievably rude and tried to blame us and threatened to remove all our food! Yes 2 members of the group were late, as they had travelled from Lincolnshire for the celebration but we had already asked for them to be served when they arrived. The pub was not busy with only a few other people eating that night so their late arrival shouldn’t have been a problem. The proprietor then disappeared for the rest of the evening and sent her waitress to ask how many meals we wanted knocked off the bill. We were so shocked by her treatment we only said 3 but it should have been all 10 – burnt sausages, burnt chicken pie, inedible mini shepherd’s pie, burnt lamb etc. All these meals should never have been sent out in that state by the chef. After that no one came near us, no offer of dessert, coffee, nothing. We left there hungry and very upset having spent quite a sum of money on drinks etc. and having been treated appallingly for complaining about inedible, burnt food. We will never return and I suggest the proprietor learns to accept well justified complaints in an acceptable manner, as we were not in any way rude to her.

Family meal for aunt who was 97. We all Travelled from around the UK. All meals, bar 2 cold salads, were burnt to a cinder. Complained to owner, which was the wrong thing to do. She bit our heads off and blamed us! Couldn’t eat any of it, and she also grabbed my wrist, assault? trying to take my plate away. The food was inedible. . 12 of us for a meal, and was a lot of money we spent on champagne and wine as well. After she raised her voice to us, she disappeared for the rest of evening. We were all starving and no one came up to us to offer deserts or coffee. Left absolutely disgusted. Be warned owner obviously doesn’t like constructive criticism and her customer service was appalling. Such an attitude, we were actually all left speechless. Needless to say, we will never set foot inside there again, and some of the family live local and we have spread the word. The police should of actually been called for grabbing my hand, you shouldn’t touch anyone like that, let alone a customer. I’m not exaggerating when I say the chops were black. the pastry was black, chicken gougons were rock hard.How the chef let all the food leave the kitchen like that beggars belief. Absolutely vile attitude from woman. She shouldn’t be running a pub if she can’t take criticism. We weren’t rude to her but she was very very rude. Left there very upset and hungry.

7 jaar geleden waren we hebben we hier ook een aantal keer gegeten. In mijn geheugen was het geweldig. Nuweer terug is het nog steeds geweldig. We hebben drie gangen besteld. Eerst duivenborst met bloedworst en peer. Heel erg goed. Daarna heb ik 8 uur gegaarde runderwang gegeten. Zo mals en lekker.Als dessert een chocolade frambozen taartje met vers rood fruit. Ook erg lekker. Bij dit alles een heerlijke Argentijnse wijn.De bediening was vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

The snooty fox never fails to please. The portion sizes are incredible and the sweets menu is to die for. Me and my family have just left and are all stuffed to the brim. Whilst there my youngest daughter wondered if she was able to have some cheesecake and the staff where amazing at meeting her requirements and sent out a little (huge) children’s portion. Here was the cheesecake we ate tonight. Amazing!!

I recently visited The snooty fox after hearing good reviews... And yes, the food was good and atmosphere pleasant. However, I couldn't help but feel slightly sexually discriminated. As my male friend returned from his toilet trip with a smile on his face due to to the explicit pictures in gents. I however, optimistically saunter to the ladies expecting such imagery to find.... a nice, but very innocent picture of poldark by the wash basin... really? Don't us ladies deserve a bathroom treat? Food for thought...

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting this gem of a place recently. The service was excellent, the menu was well thought out, to cater for most tastes at very reasonable prices. I have a large appetite but was unable to finish my meal such was the generous portion. My only regrets are that we discovered this place on the last night of our visit and that I dont live locally so cant revisit with any regularity.

Just got back from having a fantastic meal ,Venison for me and Monk fish for hubby,followed by lemon roulade and citrus sponge,as I’m ceoliac always a bit wary but no problem at all so thank you Pat & Co see you again the (MOTH CATCHER)

Lovely welcome on a damp evening, my daughter & husband shared fish & chips good job as it came with loads of veg was lovely & freshly cooked I helped myself to the veg & they were perfectly cooked to my liking, other daughter had lasagna, it looked slightly over cooked & the garlic bread was crispy but other than that my daughter pretty much enjoyed the rest of it, I had fish special, think I chose the best & would happily go back and eat more, we live pretty local so will definitely call again

Prepare for a warm welcome with above average pub meals at this gem of a pub in he North Western area of Cumbria. I have eaten there more than once and the food was delicious and satisfying in quality and portion. The setting is just off the crossroads of the tiny village at Uldale, and is tastefully decorated, with ample parking. Of course, there is a roaring fire for the colder times of year, only serving to add to the ambiance.

Nos gustaría añadir otra gran revisión para este restaurante. Nos alojamos en Uldale la semana pasada y comimos aquí dos veces. Reservamos en ambas ocasiones y el lugar estaba muy reservado en ambas noches. Teniendo en cuenta que este es un pequeño pueblo en los lagos del norte, supongo que eso indica que vale la pena una visita. Recibimos una cálida bienvenida, el menú estaba lleno de productos locales y la junta de especiales era solo eso, especial. El trío de venado era de primera clase y con un valor increíble. Segunda visita, pastel para mi marido y cordero para mi. Delicioso y generoso. El tablero de ajedrez era muy buena relación calidad-precio y un montón de opciones de queso. Seguramente regresaremos a Uldale sabiendo que le espera una excelente comida. Muchas gracias al chef y todo el personal.

Amplio menú para cubrir todos los gustos. Fue realmente difícil tomar una decisión ya que todo sonaba delicioso. Finalmente elegimos la Mariscada y el trío de Cordero. Ambos platos excepcionales de comida. Bien presentados, ingredientes frescos cocinados perfectamente. Me encantó. El personal es amable y se admiten perros.

Un acogedor pub con restaurante en un entorno glorioso.

Mi esposo y yo disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida de venado y trío de cordero respectivamente. El cordero involucró pastel de casa, salchichas y chuletas de cordero, realmente lo más increíble

Llegó el miércoles 17 de abril a las 6. 30 pm para la cena. No solo se cerró el pub (se abre a las 7) alguien nos dijo en el aparcamiento que no sirven comida los miércoles. ¿Pueden los propietarios poner esta información en su sitio web? El pub está en el medio de la nada y viajamos una cierta distancia para llegar allí. Intentamos llamar por teléfono más temprano en el día pero no pudimos obtener una respuesta. Tuvimos dificultades para encontrar otro lugar para comer debido a la hora del día. No feliz.

Familia de cuatro comieron en el pub en la víspera de Año Nuevo. Los cuatro de nosotros disfrutamos enormemente de nuestras comidas y dijimos que es la mejor que hemos comido en mucho tiempo. Era un menú especial para el año nuevo, que era un poco caro, pero todos dijimos que pagas por lo que recibes y que todos lo disfrutamos tanto que no importó. Nos alojamos en el refugio de Keswick Reach y estamos a diez minutos en automóvil. Vale la pena el viaje, es el mejor de la zona. Nos las arreglamos para agradecer al chef cuando nos fuimos.

La última vez que visité Northern Lakes fue hace unos 12 años y los pubs servían comida básica, pasteles, papas fritas, etc.

Called at the Snooty Fox on the off chance for a meal without booking, the small bar was busy with diners and the restaurant area sounded busy, we were however offered a small table in the bar, which we were happy with, there was actually plenty of room for the two of us!.

Visited on recommendations from seeing results on TripAdvisor, food was beautiful, friendly staff, look forward to visiting again

We were staying in Ireby with AirBNB and our host recommended The Snooty Fox so we made a booking and popped down. The pub as I understand is a very old building but it didnt look run down and had tonnes of character inside and out. The staff were fantastic and friendly with us and the other customers. There is plenty of seating in the pub (bar) section and where we sat in the main restaurant area but as they have 2 serving bars the drinks etc. and service was quick. They have a good sized menu with your main pub grub and some specials. We both had the pie of the day (chicken, leek and ham) which was so filling and delicious especially the pastry. The potatoes (Dauphinoise) were very well done as was the vegetables they served us. The beer was local and nice and refreshing and the price at the end of it for 3 pints, 2 mains was 30 pound which I think is reasonable for this quality of food. It was a Monday and by 8 ish the place was nearly full in the restaurant which is a testament to how good it is. Definitely worth a visit.

Booked with short notice for dinner without any issue. Lovely friendly owner and staff. The restaurant is very cosy and the toilets are very clean and modern.

What a great find the Snooty Fox was right in the middle of the Cumbrian countryside! Great menu with a delicious selection meals and specials. If you manage a starter and main try their Crème brulee what a fantastic way to finish a meal. They have a wide selection ales and wines together with friendly staff its a great place for dinner.

We were staying in the village whilst exploring the Lakes.

A relaxed and friendly welcome awaits. Super selection of food on the Menu and 'Specials' on the board - spoilt for choice. It was busy when we were in - but there was no delay on the arrival of our food.

I wouldn't normally review a venue twice but first time (17 Oct 17) we said we would like to revisit. We did and this time with all the family for a 70th birthday party. This review is to say a big 'Thankyou' to Pat and all the Team at The Snooty Fox for the lovely meals served and especially for meeting the needs of the 'little ones'. You have made the birthday one to remember for all.

Spent Sunday afternoon at the Snooty Fox for their bank holiday Hog Roast and was not disappointed!!!!! The Hog, Crackling, Buffet Salads and Beer were all amazing. Bouncy castle and games to entertain kids. We sat outside as the weather was sunny and warm, eating and drinking with family and friends. Thanks to Pat, Mark and Staff for a great afternoon, we'll definitely be back. Can highly recommend to anyone looking for a fab pub in the fells......

We often used to eat at the Snooty Fox when we lived locally, this time we came while on holiday and it was as good as ever,

We visited The Snooty Fox, for an evening meal, for the first time in the Easter Holidays. What a Treat! We were a family group of 6 but 3 have to be wheat and dairy free due to serious allergies. Not a problem! We had warned the proprietors in advance and the welcome was extremely warm and attentive. The staff were pleasant and cheerful and nothing was too much trouble for them. The main menu had a great range of food but they had also prepared, and printed, a wheat and dairy free menu with 6 main dishes covering Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Cod, Sea Bass and Baked Aubergine. Amazing! We have not experienced that kind of service anywhere else. There was even dairy free ice cream for desert. Every meal was superb, Beautifully presented and delicious. We go the Northern Lakes every Easter and we will be eating at The Snooty Fox regularly from now on. Thank you for a great evening.

Called into the Snooty Fox on Easter Sunday, with the place having been busy all day. Despite coming in late in the day and the place having been busy since midday, the reception was as attentive and friendly as always and the food as superb as if it is was the first cover of the day.

Excellent service; we were offered a choice of rooms to sit in.

We visited the Snooty Fox on a recommendation from holiday cottage owners. We were warmly welcomed and directed to the dog friendly area of the pub (which did feel a bit cramped considering how many dog walkers there are in the area). There was a varied menu and lots of specials available; all of our food was very tasty and well presented. Well worth a visit for a tasty meal.

Once again a huge thank you to Pat, Mark and staff for a lovely warm welcome. Sat in the bar so we could play pool while waiting for our food. Not too long of a wait the homemade chicken, ham and leek pie was incredible, huge portion and so very tasty. Others had lamb shank, sausage trio and snooty burgers.... fresh veg, potatoes and chips. Fantastic. Then a bit of a rest and on to puds, oh my!!!!! Chocolate and caramel cheesecake, trio of ice creams, sticky toffee pud and a roulade, wow, wow, wow ......you've got to leave plenty of room, so worth it!!!! Can't wait to come back. Would highly recommend. Go see for yourself. Thank you!!

Treated ourselves to our first trip to the Snooty Fox of the new year on a cold Monday night.

Really lovely place in a nice quiet location. Beers were excellent as was the food. Service not the quickest but food was very good quality. Went back twice on our week in the Lake District.

We took advantage of dinner at the Snooty Fox as a treat after our last day at work for the year, and what an unbelievable start to the festive break it was. The regular (and fantastic) menu was on hold with a festive alternative on...

My first visit and I was very impressed. Was in quite a large group and the service was a little...

We dropped in here for supper. We sat in the bar because it is a proper pub but there is...

We were staying in holiday cottage nearby and went for evening meal. Specials Board had great additional choices to the...

Yet another fantastic meal and evening at the Snooty Fox. As always the reception is warm and friendly by Pat...

Really pleased to find The Snooty Fox on our short family break in Keswick.

My partner and I went for a meal at the Snooty Fox for an evening meal, I had a Pork Goulash, my partner had pork belly, we both really enjoyed our meals, they were served with a very tasty selection of vegetables, we agreed that it was one of the best meals we had for a long time, it is a bit off the beaten track but well worth the drive, would definitely recommend to others.

We arrived on a Sunday evening with no booking and were seated quickly (party of 2). Most reviews have said it is advisable to book so perhaps we were lucky with that! We didn't have starters, which meant we just about had room for dessert. I had the chicken, ham and leek pie and it was honestly the best pie I have ever had. My partner had the pork belly which came with pork cheek fritter, bubble and squeak and crackling. We were served a generous portion of dauphinois potatoes and lovely vegetables to share. Both meals were excellent and we really enjoyed them. For dessert we tried the creme brûlée and the trio of home made ice creams. Both came with shortbread which I assume was also home made, and both were delicious. The service here was great - friendly and attentive but without feeling pressured or rushed. The food was some of the best I have ever had when eating out, and if we lived locally we would be eating here all the time!

Went to The Snooty Fox following recommendations in the visitors book at our accommodation. So glad we did. Daughter had Cumberland sausage with chips + egg which was a reasonable size for her at 9yrs. Husband had the Wild Boar casoulet ratatouille. I had the Lamb Shoulder slow cooked in mint, honey + recurrent sauce with diced potato in a leek + cream sauce. Our meals were huge, but so good. It was so tasty I didn't feel full because I was enjoying it so much. 2 puddings, chocolate brownie torte + vanilla creme brulee, both with fruit compote, were gorgeous again. The creme brulee was fresh + palette cleansing after the lamb. The place was clean + tidy inside + out. The staff were really helpful + lovely. There is a big car park behind the premises too. The food is more than just pub grub, but not fussy fancy food. It's good hearty food with amazing taste in portions we'll worth everything you pay. I highly recommend The Snooty Fox. Just wish we were here longer to go again.

Two night stay, fantastic welcome and friendly "crack" with locals in the bar. Pat and Mark run a first class hostelry; Mark's food is superb and John behind the bar pulls a welcoming mean pint. Cant recommend The Snooty high enough.

We keep going back as everything is just so good. Six of us dined here tonight and all found the meal to be excellent. Friendly staff and atmosphere, nothing too much trouble, food mouth-wateringly good, all in all pretty much the perfect package, would recommend anyone to give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

I can't praise the chef enough for the fantastic food at the Snooty Fox. I had trout with scallops and it was probably one of the best dinners I have ever had - so much, infact, that I wanted to write this review. Well presented, good quality and imaginative, the food here is quite special and delicious. Lovely pub and landlady and a garden to sit in the sunshine too.

Pat and her team at the snooty fox give you a very warm family welcome. We enjoyed the bank holiday hog roast and lapping up the sun in the lovely garden with fantastic views. The meals were superb and the chef is happy to accommodate most changes. Well worth a visit.

Can't comment on the food as we didn't stay but the attitude we received when we asked if there was any availability was so rude ! Yes, we hadn't booked, yes we were looking forward to trying the food( the specials board looked good , can't comment on the regular menu as we didn't see it )and yes, it was a Bank holiday weekend . But instead of a polite "sorry , we're fully booked " which would have been fine, we were huffed at , grumbled a rude "oh we don't know when a table will be free maybe an hour ", with a shrug and a couldn't care less attitude. So no , we won't try again . Went to another place in Keswick ( also very busy)but the welcome was worlds apart .

Just back from a two day break at The Snooty Fox. Very comfortable rooms and the breakfasts were exceptional. Excellent choice of main meals in the evening and the portions will not disappoint. Very good beer to select and will return here again. Pat, landlady and Mark chef are very professional, friendly and caring. This is a very good place to stay and eat.

I haven't been here for years and it must have changed hands because it's lovely! Unhurried, good service and excellent food. Good choice of both starters and main courses with fresh veg and a potato dish which changes daily. Good daily specials menu. I can't comment on the puddings, because we were too full. I would advise having a starter to share if you want 3 courses. Price-wise, it seemed a bit expensive, although the quality of the food was excellent, but maybe that's because I've been out of the UK for a couple of years and haven't kept up with the prices. Starters about £6.50, mains around £15. Well patronised for a village pub on a Monday night.

Can't comment on food as didn't stay. Came as recommended as dog friendly. Although partly true in as much as you can take a dog in, please be aware that you will be swiftly ushered out of a nice cosy larger area to "the other end". That's fair enough but that 'end' wasn't nice. A small area and not particularly nice. We didn't fancy eating that end so made the decision to head off elsewhere.

this place really is amazing - the chef here makes the best lamb in all of cumbria! another lovely meal enjoyed here and i would recommend it to anyone. as fantastic as ever!

There are not many pubs in the Northern Lake District that do really good food, a good selection of local ales and have a warming traditional pub atmosphere. This is one of them and probably the best. The food is lovely. High end pub food i would call it, not trying to be too clever, fancy or gastro-pubby. The hearty, classic dishes with good flavours are more than enough to leave you full and happy. 4 local ales that seem to change regularly is great, not many places can boast this. The only pub in the area that is similarly good on food, beer and atmosphere is the Kirkstile at Loweswater, however the Snooty Fox does better food, and beer!

Come here as often as possible and always come away happy. Very full but always having enjoyed our meal. The portions are seriously generous so be warned! You deserve a medal if you can manage three courses. The dauphinois potatoes are seriously garlicky but oh so yummy. Best to reserve ahead. Most table were reserved on Saturday.

We were staying in the area last week and visited the Snooty Fox twice in that time, Well what can i say the food was exceptional, well presented and excellent quality and the service was great as well even though on both nights we went it was really busy. my personal choice was the Venison Goulash which was very tasty. The bar is well stocked with a good choice of beers and there was also a comprehensive wine menu as well, i would not hesitate recommending this pub to family and friends. The pub is Dog friendly in the pub bar and i would book before going as i said before it gets very busy and they only do food from six thirty til eight thirty and not on wednesdays.

Still a great, local country pub serving home cooked food. Visited on a Monday evenin expecting it to be fairly quiet. However it was busy with both holiday makers and locals. Friendly, fast service. Recommend the slow cooked lamb and the venison casserole.

We visited Uldale after it being recommended by a friend.I have been once or twice previous to this but it was a long time ago.We were told to book, and we did, which I am pleased we did as I didn't realise it was as popular.I had the giant Yorkshire pudding with sausage and my partner had fish and chips and we both thoroughly enjoyed it, and it wasn't very expensive either!!We will definitely be back.

We have visited the Snooty several times over the last 11 years or so. It never disappoints us. After a 4 year gap we have stayed again. Not only has the room had an upgrade, but also the pub's ambiance is, if anything, better. Pat's warm, friendly, and dignified management is mixed with Mark's incredible understanding of, and imagination with, food. The result is a Cumbrian gem - an oasis of quality and exciting discovery. The pub forms an obvious focus for the community, and also attracts many visitors in from outside. Book your meal in advance. It will be worth it!

This is a great place to stay. A tiny, out of the way village nestled in the Northern Fells.Great accommodation, friendly and welcoming, good food and a wonderful beer garden to sit and enjoy the excellent beers on offer. If you want to get away from it all this is the place to go.

We visited the Snooty Fox, while on holiday and staying in the village of Uldale. The first night we visited I must admit it was because it was within walking distance of our holiday cottage but we were really pleasantry surprised by the outstanding food. We usually like to try different places to eat while we are away but liked it so much we ate here again and again trying different dishes every time and enjoying all of them. There was an excellent selection on the specials board as well as a menu to suit everybody which is why although I am a fussy eater I was able to try something different each time we visited. The hosts were really friendly as were the locals and the pub has a lovely atmosphere and they are more than happy to accommodate well behaved dogs.

Visited here as a large group of 11 and couldn't fault it! I ordered the lamb which was as amazing as it always is and the portion sizes are great! Staff are friendly and very lovely. One of my faveroite pubs to visit and will 100% be returning again

A very welcoming pub with a varied menu and the most pleasant of staff. The four of us all had different dishes and they were all very good but beware as the quantities of the vegetables in particular are rather on the large size, it was a shame to waste so much.

Returned for a meal after a two year gap. Nice welcome and pleased to see same staff around. Meal was delicious, good portions and everyone in our group was extremely pleased with the meal and service. Great atmosphere in this traditional Cumbrian inn.