The Fox Inn, Middle Barton - pub details

Fox Inn
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Address: Enstone Rd, Middle Barton, Oxfordshire, OX7 7BL [map] [gmap]

Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 27335)

Website: http://www.thefoxinnmiddlebarton.co.uk

Nearest train stations Heyford (3.4 miles), Tackley (4.7 miles)

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Carpenters Arms, Middle Barton (0.4 miles)

 

user reviews of The Fox Inn, Middle Barton

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its an ok pub for the older folks who are a bit stuck in their ways. sorry dont think much to what has been done to the place to me old beams in pubs shouldnt be painted the same colour as the walls n the staff dont seem very friendly
lea35 - 18 May 2009 15:56
Well, having revisited both the Fox and the Carpenters recently I have to say that, as a beer drinker, my vote goes to the Fox. They usually have at least 4 real ales on offer (sometimes 5) and the ambience is so much more comfortable. The food is on a par with, but a different style to, the Carpenters but why do both pubs only offer a limited Sunday menu?
ferend - 10 May 2009 16:19
As a very long term regular at The Fox,I am most happy with the way that the 'new team'have updated and improved it. Refurbishment is only recently completed,and has been comprehensive after years of neglect,but the 'pub' atmosphere is still retained;this,to my mind, is important.
The menu is varied and interesting;most of the food is freshly sourced and cooked,in itself a rarity in this microwave age.The beers are excellent, being well kept and varied.
The atmosphere is friendly and the staff helpful and enthusiastic.
I recommend that you 'give it a try',I don't think you will be disappointed.

yitai - 7 May 2009 10:29
After visiting the carpenters I thourght it only fair to visit the fox. Even though the pub has recently had a lick of paint - it still looks the same !! The menu is limited and no one seemed to be eating - so we didn't !! I have to be honest the staff were not very friendly and I di not feel comfortable in the dark surroundings - I think it will be a few years before I return and will keep using our local The Carpenters.
groovesville - 4 May 2009 18:15
At last! Enterprise Inns has finally spent some money to allow The Fox to fulfil its potential as an excellent local that can also draw visitors from miles around. The refurb has been tastefully done and none of the essential character of this traditional building has been lost. The Fox has a pleasant garden and its own car-parking.

The new landlords are experienced pub managers and their attention to detail is bringing its own reward. After years of being under-loved and under-used there is a real buzz about The Fox now and the customers are coming back. It is particularly good to see that the crowd comprises a wide spectrum of people - young and old, locals and visitors - from an equally wide variety of backgrounds. The bar area can get a little crowded at busy times as it is not huge but a quiet area to sit down with family and friends should be available.

The beers include up to 4 real ales alongside keg bitter and lager, as well as Guinness. There is also usually a reasonably decent cider on tap (Thatcher's at the time of my last visit). The wine list has been thoughtfully put together with a sensible range that has options for red, white, rose and fizz. Many wines are available by the glass.

Good food is served in the bar and the separate restaurant area. The menu ranges from pizzas and fish and chips (that are also offered as takeaways) to the usual suspects for quality pub food. There are frequent specials and there is a good chance of fresh fish on Fridays and at the weekends. The food appears to be cooked from fresh ingredients on the premises and quality is thus generally high. The menu is gradually broadening as demand increases.

Prices are sensible rather than cheap and this reflects the landlords' approach of attracting people on the basis of quality rather than rock-bottom prices. So far this approach seems to be working.
DrBunsen - 16 Apr 2009 10:49

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