Poppygirl in the Cotswolds' Reviews

Tried out the new cafe, reopened after the recent fire, and the restaurant is now more spacious, light and airy than before. Very clean lines, almost new england look about it.
Wanted a light lunch, and I tucked into a Beef carpaccio, and my lunch partner, the roasted ham with chilli jam. Shame you have to pay for bread as an extra, and not even offered, you have to ask for it as an addition. The breads are wonderful though. Came only with olive oil, and no butter. Overall, food was good, but portions small for the price.
Service is efficient, but not warm or welcoming.

Have had several meals at The Fox over the past four years and always the food and service are very good. It was busy evening, but the service was efficient and friendly and professional.

The fresh grilled sardines with garlic and herb butter were gorgeous, if not just a tad too much herb butter. The rump of lamb was pink, juicy and tender with crisp vegetables, their steak and kidney pie the best ever tasted and the desserts generous and delighftul…I had their cherry and almond tart., although wasn't expecting the cherries to have stones still in them and nearly broke a tooth…be warned! Jug of iced water placed on the table without prompting.

Disappointing that they still do not have a coffee machine and only do filter coffee. They say they are investing in one soon. Also the wine glasses set on the table are a bit utilitarian. Ok for water, but not for wine.
Although a gastro pub and the bar is shared with diners but there is always a core of locals who still pop in for a pint. Several french diners were in, so their reputation quite global for a county gastropub.

Set in a pretty village, worth a trip out for lunch and dinner, and a lovely courtyard garden to sit out when the weather is accomodating. £35 per head for 3 courses and wine. Enjoy!

The starter of broad bean and pancetta with goats cheese was very bland., the beans hard and the cheese hardly melted.
The chicken caeser salad with chicken wings was sickly and the parmesan crisps were burnt.
The fresh fish sat on a bed of vegetables and was smothered in olive oil, and that was all you could taste. A very hushed atmosphere, you felt everyone was listening to your conversation. This restaurant came highly recommended, but felt very let down by the overall experience. A nice setting, but not worth the drive.