Fox Lane
North Waltham
Hampshire
RG25 2BE

Tel: 01256 397288

Website: www.thefox.org 

Vegetarian: Yes

Parking: Adjacent

Wheelchairs: Easy

Loos: Average

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This was a  meeting of "computerised" ladies!  One is an IT specialist, one a web designer, one is in PR, one runs 2 sites & then there was SM & me, the amateurs!  We had great conversation & delicious food in a lovely old pub atmosphere.  Immediately we walked in the door both the owner Rob & the staff gave a warm welcome.  The attractive interior of the pub is enhanced with copious vases of pink lilies, they looked & smelt stunning. We were given a large jug of iced water as soon as we sat at the table & it was constantly replenished, a thoughtful touch not to have to constantly ask for water as most of us were driving.

Rob told us he has now owned The Fox for 4 years & seems to be successfully achieving his goal of making it a pub again but a pub that serves high quality food at reasonable prices.  (They have won The Publican Award for Pub Food Pub of the Year 2007 and in 2006 Best Food Experience for Punch Pubs Southern Region. Congratulations to them!)  He came to the table, explained the menu & described the specials of the day.  He has a certain twinkle about him ladies & seemed to enjoy our banter but he's a terrible liar as he promised that their yummy puds are calorie free!  Suggest you check out their web site to read all the menus which apparently change monthly.  Our choices........

Starters: Deep fried Camembert  with sweet onion relish & redcurrant jelly, Dived Scallops, pan fried on salad leaves with sweet chilli dressing, Cheese Soufflé served with cheese sauce & salad... note the beautiful butter flower!

Mains: Fish Pie (4 fish, no shellfish) topped with potatoes & melted cheese,
Vegetable Stack, on rosti potatoes, peppers, tomato, char-grilled aubergine & courgette, topped with soft mozzarella, Lamb Shank, slow cooked in red wine & rosemary on mashed potatoes with mixed vegetables and a kilo of Shetland Mussels steamed in white wine & garlic & served in an enormous tureen.  They were delicious & in fact we were all very delighted with both the flavour & the presentation of our choices.

Although really stuffed we could not resist the home made (& calorie free of course!) puddings.  Two of us had their stunning creation, the Fresh Pineapple Alaska fresh pineapple & ice cream baked with a soft meringue top, two had Sticky date pudding served with Very Vanilla ice cream, one the Crème Brulee with Autumn fruit compote & one Stem Ginger ice cream, all to die for!  We finished with coffees.  We enjoyed 2 bottles of wine.

They have a beautiful garden for the summer months.  We highly recommend The Fox!

Ladies Who Lunch Scoring:

Quality of food
Variety of menu
Staff and service
Ambience, setting and decor
Value for Money

Total Yummy Factor

5/5 = Cannot be improved upon, 4/5 = Very good, 3/5 = Good,
2/5 = Satisfactory, 1/5 = Poor, 0/5 = Terrible

The higher the "Yummy" factor, the better the food & service. The higher the number of £ signs the more expensive. (Roughly one £ sign = £5 per head)