The Fox and Hounds, Fair Oak

Had Heard good things about this place through the grape vine so thought we would give it a try again, our last visit was appalling, but that was before it closed. Our first impressions were of starkness, very brightly lit and it was bouncing off the white walls. But the staff seemed friendly so we stayed for a drink and decided to order some supper. Took an absolute age to actually order and then it took a further 30 minutes for our food, no one was in any great hurry and i had to go to the bar and get more drinks myself. By which time the friendly staff manor disappeared as i was obviously interrupting a very important conversation on X-Factor!!
Food was nothing special, luke warm and had a standing around feel to it.
A real shame as we eat out alot in the area and regularly visit the Black Boy, The Full flood Arms, Chessil Rectory, The Bugle & Raymond Blanc's. Will not be visiting Fox again or recommending, i do hope it improves.

4 Nov 2010 15:23

Bridge, Shawford

My wife & i went to see this recently refurbished pub after we read a spread in the local newspaper. I have to say the decor has improved dramatically, looks a little like The Bugle Inn in the next village.
I have to say my first pint was awful and my wife's wine quit warm, both were dealt with by the barman and eventually we got some drinks. To be fair that set the premise for the entire evening, everything was late, not hot and i really don't think they gave a monkey's. Hard to believe when it was nearly empty and more staff than customers.
nice refurb, don't think they will be getting their money back anytime soon, not from us again anyway.

29 Aug 2010 23:59

The Bugle Inn, Twyford

I heard through some friends that they had found this really good pub in Twyford near Winchester were we live. They are real foodies so thought it must be worth a visit, even though i hadn't seen any adverts etc about this pub. All i can say is WOW, the best meal i and my wife have ever experienced. Some might say a little expensive but cheap if you want a class meal that has been well sourced. It was so good we went back the two days later with friends and another great meal from a totally different menu. I can understand why my friends don't want to tell too many people about this little gem. I must mention the local beers, amazing, and the wine was very reasonable too. It is so nice to find a pub that my wife likes more than me and thats not part of a chain. Definitely worth a vist.

28 Aug 2010 17:22