The Fox at Willian is a British gastropub offering all-day dining in a relaxed yet characterful setting. Situated on the village green in Willian near Letchworth Garden City, The Fox combines traditional pub hospitality with a two-rosette kitchen focused on seasonal, locally sourced produce. Dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible, it suits everything from family meals and leisurely brunches to celebratory dinners and special occasions.
Head Chef Gordon Clark leads the kitchen, championing British ingredients with thoughtful, modern execution. On The Fox at Willian menu, his favourite ingredient, venison loin, features regularly, chiefly on his signature dish served with fried sprouts, kohlrabi remoulade and blackberry gastrique. Breakfast and brunch range from buttermilk porridge with pistachio, coconut and poached pear to classics such as eggs Florentine, eggs Royale and veggie or full English breakfasts.
Lunch and dinner menus showcase starters including Dorset clam chowder, beef carpaccio and butternut squash and goat’s cheese ravioli, followed by dishes such as Norfolk chicken supreme with barley orzotto and line-caught whole market fish with caper and parsley butter. From the grill, 40-day aged sirloin steak and other prime cuts sit alongside venison loin with Jerusalem artichoke, pickled fig and cocoa nibs.
A separate bar menu offers more casual plates, including tempura vegetables, ham hock croquettes and triple-cooked chips, while Sundays centre on traditional roasts with Yorkshire puddings and red wine gravy, alongside beef, chicken, pork loin and roast cauliflower steak alternatives. Desserts span affogato, sticky toffee apple pudding and British cheeses. The drinks list includes wine by the glass, beer, cider, spirits, classic and signature cocktails, soft drinks and hot drinks.
Inside, terracotta banquettes, sage green wooden panelling, eclectic nature-inspired artwork and abundant greenery create a warm, inviting dining room, while a generous beer garden with comfortable seating, parasols and an outdoor bar allows for alfresco dining in warmer months.