The Fox, Twickenham - pub details
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Address: 39 Church St, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3NR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 228) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Twickenham (0.3 miles), St Margarets (0.7 miles), Strawberry Hill (0.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- TV
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.7/10 (rated by 89 users)
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user reviews of the Fox, Twickenham
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| Relatives have visited since the refurbishment and tell me that the atmosphere and appearance has been well and truly wrecked. When I'm up there, I'll pay a visit and find out for myself. Paul_Rochdale - 4 Feb 2012 09:44 |
| I never used to go here often, generally preferring the Eel Pie. But I think they've done a fantastic job....still has character but much more practical, and still has a fantastic range of beer. Whether the clientele changes remains to be seen - my wife can be a bit particular about pubs and prefers beautiful cosy pubs to proper old boozers and she loved it so that might tell you something, but I still think it should appeal to everyone.... TheMortyVicker - 1 Feb 2012 22:08 |
| Good beers with a few local breweries on the pumps. Also a good range of bar snacks - scotch egg particularly good. Definately worth a visit if in the area OldRogue - 2 Jan 2012 16:56 |
| Reading the previous review that the Fox's (needed) restoration wouldn't change it from being a real boozer gives youu pause for thought. The work they've done on this great old 16th C pub is extensive - including glass partioning the side into an interior and moving both of the kitchen and toilets upstairs. In short this must have cost them an arm and a leg. What it does do is to create far more space than there previously was, even taking back the stud walling to reveal the original fireplace in the corner. Personally I quite liked the leaky candles, uneven floor, battered side door, strange little pictures behind the bar, wobbly stools; but I can be happy that the knackered kitchen extractor fan has gone and the eye-wateringly unsanitary toilet facilities have been mercifully brought into the 21st century. I suppose the question is, has the Fox 'done a White Swan'? The feel inside is certainly different. Brand spankingly shining and new fawn leather upholstery replaces the homely, beaten up, threadbare familiarity of the saloon bar. Dark, chic wall colours reflect the idea that this has been designed rather than organically grown and lived in. I hear one patron say that it 'needed to be roughed up a bit' which I agree with, but then after such an extensive refit you wouldn't forgive the owners from wanting it to be pristine. I'd be interesyed in hearing other people's opinions. Is the Fox still a boozer? Or is it all fur coat and no knickers? Grumbles - 13 Dec 2011 13:16 |
| The Fox has closed for a much needed restoration. This was a great pub with a very friendly atmosphere and varied clientele, it was what pub means, public house, open to everyone. Good beer, good food, good staff. I really hope when it reopens it keeps the feel of a boozer. The company running also run the Royal Oak and Sussex Arms so have faith they know what they are doing. 8/10, was head and shoulders above most of the pubs in Twickenham. THE_Ale_TEAM - 21 Sep 2011 08:13 |
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