The Fox at Barrington

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   Tony

   Devon3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Hidden away great pub, must go back to sit by the river in the summer.
   

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   King Cheryl VIP

   London22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely staff who were kind, considerate and friendly. I took my 93 year old father out to lunch and they were great with him. Food was fabulous. I had steak & my 93 year old father had trout. Both delicious. It is an old pub with lovely character. Very nicely kept & clearly under good management. Fabulous too to have a fire burning on a chilly March day👌
   

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   Dave

   Oxford1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’d stayed at the Fox and eaten in the pub on a previous occasion. We were really impressed by the accommodation, the friendliness of the staff and the food and I wrote a five star review. So it was a natural choice when we met with family for a special occasion lunch last week, even though it meant a two hour drive for us. Imagine then my disappointment when my lunch was placed in front of me. I small slice of … Trout? Grandly described as fresh river trout, it looked no different from the slice of trout I get in a plastic pack from the supermarket, two for £6. Over-cooked, dry and completely without flavour, served in a thin, insipid sauce and accompanied by two boiled potatoes, one of which was undercooked. That’s it. £21. Not the worst meal I’ve ever eaten but in the running for the title. All part of the silly trend for empty plate, minimalist food. I would have sent it straight back but didn’t want to spoil the occasion. Too many chefs depend on customers in that position not complaining, I’m afraid. I’m embarrassed that I’d previously recommended the Fox to so many people.
   

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   Richard

   London9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant Friday evening, great way to start the weekend with superb pie, chips and veg followed by chocolate sundae
   

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   MartinaK

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Sunday Lunch, outstanding food and great service
   

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   Timothy

   Oxford1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food well prepared and presented. Great ambience in this country Inn. Lovely to see the snow-drops on the banks nearby Service was good and attentive. 12.5% discretionary service charge thought to be a bit steep. We had a good time though and enjoyed the experience.
   

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   Nina

   Oxford1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A lovely pub, gorgeous food and great service! Thank you for a fab evening.
   

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   Annabel

   South Wales4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very good. We ate in the bar and it was cold. There was a fire on at the other end of the room which the local drinkers were all standing in front of. Eaters were sat at the other end of the room. We moved tables so we weren't sat in the window as did another couple. None of us took our coats off.
   

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   Lesley VIP

   Gloucestershire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great little pub with delicious food. Would recommend.
   

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    Paul

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Lovely pub, good food, friendly staff. Ambience would be better on a busier night.
    

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