The Fox Inn, Old Down - pub details
Address: The Inner Down, Old Down, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS32 4PR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 24495) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pilning (3.8 miles), Patchway (4.2 miles), Bristol Parkway (5.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 4.9/10 (rated by 13 users)
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user reviews of the Fox Inn, Old Down
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| Having used The Fox Inn for a number of years and being of told of an arrival of a new chef, i thought i would try the food. After fighting my way to get to the bar past the locals i finally managed to order my food. Whilst paying for my food, to my horror i saw a big hairy dog looking out of the kitchen at me which was immediately a complete put off!!! After a long wait for the food my partner and I found it EXPENSIVE AVERAGE FOOD. Being a frequent pub diner i have found many other local establishments alot better quality and value for money i.e The Ship and THE MASONS ARMS! Ps. The pub reminded me of the restaurant in Faulty towers and the landlord played it very well. mrswoodman - 3 Dec 2010 17:48 |
| Great food and a lovely pub! our meals were really good and reasonably priced. A nice old pub but a bit difficult to find. will definately be going again soon! brickfield - 25 Mar 2010 21:17 |
| Popped in as I was told the pub was improving and some friends told us they had a lovely meal. What a disappointment, my food was very poor but my wife said hers was acceptable.The queue to get served was ridiculous.The young woman at the bar thought she was doing you some kind of favor serving you. Still pretty dodgy Slurpy - 4 Oct 2009 12:56 |
| Realaleandy, you make the comment "An overly local pub ......" I think that you are confusing a very popular pub with one that is dominated with `locals`. I use this pub regularly - I am a regular ( who does not stand / sit at the bar ! ). I have no doubt that some of the regular customers are `locals` but looking at the size of Old Down I would say that the number of customers in the Fox often exceeds the population ! I find myself often waiting to be served but find both the Bass & food well worth the wait. I know there are many pubs near by that I can go to that have tumble weed blowing through them where I would not have to wait to be served but I choose not to drink at them. I think its `horses for courses` but I am a happy `regular` at the Fox and would advise any one in the area to give it a try - if they can find it ! WattsofBristol - 15 May 2009 11:22 |
| An overly local pub to the extent that it was difficult to get to the crowded bar (once everyone had stopped staring...) Inside the pub is presented nicely with wooden beams and a modern extension dining area to the rear; outside is a good beer garden. There is a good range of real ales (Doombar, Bath Ales and Moles) and also ciders, one of which is served from the barrel. Less positive, the food was served so quickly that it was obviously cooked via microwave. While it was satisfactory, the meal was not what you might expect from what appears to be a cosy village pub. Pudding was prepared in a similar electronic fashion although it must be said that it was better than the main course. Finally, the locals should be commended for their work in maintaining the barricade at the bar throughout the evening such that even paying at the end presented an obstacle. In all a pub that is worth a visit once if you wish to eat. Otherwise visit to drink but you'll need to work out a 'getting served' strategy early on... 5/10. Would be 4 but the ales on offer add extra value. realaleandy - 16 Apr 2009 20:28 |
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