BITE user comments - John73
Comments by John73
I really do miss Ken, the food is very average nowdays, beer is still pretty good, the quiz machine and projection tv are a pain in the arse, like 2 or 3 of the punters who spoil it for the rest. If you want a quiet drink & a natter then the front bar is best. The new ladies & gents are now off the dining area, spotless and clean, a great improvement. Orange juice machine is a very welcome addition.
19 Apr 2007 04:06
Was a good pub when it was Youngs, but now it's yet another Green King Giant-plate disaster.
This is the worst GK pub I have ever drunk and ate in.
On last sunday my mate dave and me walked in and asked for a pint, sorry sir, no cask beer anymore.
Ok, so we ordered a gas filled ruddles for dave and I ordered a guinness.
Sorry sir, only extra cold guinness, yuck!
We then ordered two roast chicken dinners because they didn't have roast pork or roast beef. BIG mistake. The chicken must have been in a rotisserie for days, very dark, fatty and like rubber. The veg was frozen mixed veg the cheapest you can get and the roast spuds were frozen mccain type items but again the cheapest of the cheap.
I hate to say this but I really do believe now that Green King is out to destroy the pub as we know it in the name of more and more profits.
Avoid this place at all costs.
John
10 Feb 2007 20:50
Excellent pub, full of character and has the big bonus of having no coverage for any mobile phone network. YES, no annoying ringtones or people shouting into their mobiles, plus a very pleasant atmosphere from the staff and customers. It was lunchtime so I ordered the bar-snack beef sandwich, it arrived, the size of a main course and was very, very good!
To drink, I had a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord which was excellent! The barman was very generous with samples of the other beers which were all very well kept. I tried Brakspears and Adnams, both which were in perfect condition. A superb pub and one that I will visit again soon I hope. Recommended without any reservation.
31 Oct 2006 22:28
Good Staff & friendly. Traditional affordable food. Beer very well kept, Taylor�s landlord superb, mild very pleasent, Brakspears not too good, but I've never had a decent pint of Braks in london. Try the dew drop at Hurley SL6 6RB if you desire brakspear at its best. Back to the Fox though, Good mix of people & friendly, beer garden great, and so is the interior. A local in the traditional style. This pub has been transformed into the best in the area since the current landlord has taken residence. 9/10
27 Jul 2004 17:00
The Bell Inn, Shepperton
Right, I'll try again, my first review did not appear.
Great Pub & landlord, knows how to look after beer, keeps the lines clean and beer kept exceptionally well.
Saw darts on the bar so traditional games are catered for.
2 standard beers on from adnams & courage plus 2 guests.
Nice crowd, good atmosphere, glad I looked at the reviews from Oliver & Pete.
Will try the food in the future and post up results later
18 May 2007 12:56