The Fox Inn is a local pub serving traditional and modern pub food in nice settings in the Oxford residential district of Boars Hill. To start, I had some of the olives and the spices popcorn. While the olives were run-of-the-mill, the popcorn was sweet, spicy, and, well, perfect; they serve it at the bar, so just ask. For my main course, I ordered fish and chips. The fish was perfectly crispy and beer-battered so that, when picked up, it would not snap, and when subjected to the steam arising from just-fried chips, it would not get soggy. The mushy peas served with the fish were just how I like them, if not under-salted. The chips were just alright (soggy). The tartar sauce also tasted alright. If I'm the area, I might visit again.
Really great to see this pub turned around by the new folks running it. Warm and welcoming, family and dog friendly and the food is good too. Was pretty busy for Sunday lunch so recommend booking in advance over the weekend. We had Sunday roasts with all the trimmings; beef, pork and lamb roasts respectively and all were delicious. Only dish that didn't work so well for us was the kids tomato meatballs which was a bit too heavy on the chilli but we shared our food around and everyone got plenty to eat that they enjoyed; kids and adults alike. Definitely recommend this as a stop for a meal or a drink if you're walking on Boars Hill. The unicorn hot chocolate is something else!!
Very pleasantly surprised when we came here for lunch. The atmosphere was good and friendly, and there was a wide choice of food and also their lunchtime special which also available on a Sunday. Food was certainly good quality and tasty. The specials board also looked extremely tasty. Service was slightly on the slow side, partly due to it being so busy, but since we weren't in a hurry, it was ok.
Lovely dog friendly pub with excellent food. Great place to break up our trip from Manchester to Portsmouth to have some great food and let the dog stretch his legs. We will be coming back every time we are in the area.
Enjoyed a lovely Sunday Lunch here after walking from South Hinksey. Great view out over the fields from the balcony. Our starters were generously portioned and well presented. The roast was one of the best I've had in a long time. Such a generous portion of beef, and the horseradish mayo was great. Service was a little slow, the roast potatoes were a little overdone, and £20 for a roast does seem a little on the pricey side, even for Oxford. But still enjoyed eating here and will definitely be coming back!
Really nice place with good vegan and vegetarian options
The staff were nice and helpful
Alan “SangaPOL” Pipczyński
+5
Definitely one of my best real "British PUB" experience.
Both food and service was amazing.
Very warm , friendly and professional staff.
Food just on point.
To make it review short, I could tell you that it was worth coming back to Oxford on bike in the chilly evening.
Will definitely come back.
And google reviews are definitely underrating this place I can reassure you of that.
This place deserves at least 4.7/5.
Enjoy your visit here.
Alan.
Went for a family meal, food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. Kyle and Francesca looked after us and we were impressed with the service. Will be back soon!
Serve bombardier on tap, that's a great start! And the Sicilian lemonade and elderflower drink was very refreshing too. Nice greeting and smelt beautiful upon entry. Hand dryer in gents toilet was noisy and ineffective, but that's the only complaint really. The halloumi chips were amazing, there were 5 but I forgot to photo first 😂
Main course was wonderful too. Highly recommended. This is a must visit on the Oxfordshire area for foodies or people who like a good feed.
Well done
Really nice place, decorations inside are very cosy. Chairs were extra comfortable. So what I didn't like and the 4 stars is for the price. Price is just too high for meals and the portions are small. It was tasty and fine but for that amount I expected more meat and more chips. Overall a nice Inn to get food enjoy the environment and relax with your family. Cheers 🥂
My partner and I are regular visitors to the wonderful pub!!
We have never felt the need to leave a review, though after our lunchtime visit today, we both wanted to put down on record what a gem this is in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Staff are always engaging, the chef is so very personal, always coming to your table to discuss menu choices.
Today, we both started with the cheese and haddock soufflé, which were spectacular, followed by a beautifully cooked duck breast and ribeye steak, both were wonderful.
This pub cannot be recommended high enough, when looking for an eatery I would say look no further than the Fox at Boars Hill!!
Beyond all our expectations - great food and good beer. The Duck was memorable - well deserved 5 stars.
Lovely little pub with nice walks around. Went there on a Sunday and their pork roast for 2-3 people to share is delicious. Great local beers and a very good and unusual wine list helped us washing down the feast. Comes with high recommendations. Bookings are advised though (and make sure you ask for the pork sharer when booking, they occasionally run out).
Haven’t been for awhile. Popped in Friday for meal. Professional and friendly service. Food arrived quickly and was excellent. Would recommend.
The best Sunday roast I've had in a long time. We were just passing and the staff were really welcoming. It was all very relaxed and they couldn't do enough for us. I can honestly say I enjoyed every mouthful of dinner, such tender beef, and dessert. The vanilla custard was amazing. Highly recommended.
What a fabulous place with fabulous food! The roasted bone marrow starter and the lamb shoulder croquette were delicious. But the best part was definitely Tom the Landlord and chef who made us feel so welcome and looked after. We ended up going back the same day and will definitely be back again!
Friendly place and great atmosphere, lovely view out back to take in while enjoying a crispy pint
Lovely place, great service and we really enjoyed the food, will visit again.
Nice pub in rural location but close to Oxford. Decent food and drink, only downside is compulsory 12.5%tips included. I don't really believe in big tips when there is a decent minimum wage these days and even if I did I would rather choose than have it added already.
Harry rescued us with top notch food after not being able to find any pubs on our way home that were serving food on a Monday. Great customer service, dinner very good, washed down with a decent pint. Decent pub, will visit again.
Lovely country pub with fantastic views to the rear. The food is sublime, the wine list has a great span, the ales are always in tip-top condition and the staff are great. Plenty of parking and the washrooms are reliably clean. It is rare to find a pub that ticks all the boxes quite so well. Top marks to The Fox.
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