
The Fox House Holmfirth
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About The Fox House Holmfirth
On Flint Lane in Holmfirth, The Fox House is a gastropub and restaurant with a menu that runs from a curried lentil cottage pie to lamb, burgers, and Calfs Liver. Chips arrive in mini metal frying baskets, and onion rings are ordered as an extra side rather than coming with the burger. Sunday roast is served, and the room fills quickly on Sundays. Reservations are required. A private dining room accommodates groups, and wedding breakfasts are hosted with a three-course menu chosen in advance. Dogs are welcome throughout.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, wedding breakfast, calfs liver and small portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, wedding breakfast, calfs liver and small portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws repeated praise, with diners calling it sensational and a good deal, and the calf's liver and pie also singled out as standouts. Weddings and private events come up consistently too, with several parties describing the wedding breakfast experience and staff support as faultless and above expectations. Everyday service is generally described as attentive, friendly and professional. However, value and consistency are recurring sticking points: one diner found the curried lentil cottage pie starter-sized at nineteen pounds with sides sold separately, another called portions at a "fine dining" style menu outrageously small with an overcooked burger and everything garnished in chicory, and a third had a dessert missed entirely and waited an extra thirty five minutes for the bill, though a glass of wine was removed from that bill as compensation. A couple of visits also mention loud music or a lack of atmosphere. Steak was noted as not great by one reviewer, while salmon was called good by the same.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws repeated praise, with diners calling it sensational and a good deal, and the calf's liver and pie also singled out as standouts. Weddings and private events come up consistently too, with several parties describing the wedding breakfast experience and staff support as faultless and above expectations. Everyday service is generally described as attentive, friendly and professional. However, value and consistency are recurring sticking points: one diner found the curried lentil cottage pie starter-sized at nineteen pounds with sides sold separately, another called portions at a "fine dining" style menu outrageously small with an overcooked burger and everything garnished in chicory, and a third had a dessert missed entirely and waited an extra thirty five minutes for the bill, though a glass of wine was removed from that bill as compensation. A couple of visits also mention loud music or a lack of atmosphere. Steak was noted as not great by one reviewer, while salmon was called good by the same.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fine dining? More like style over substance. Very disappointed. A long way to go for an overcooked burger, miniature portions and everything garnished with chicory. The chips served in mini metal frying baskets. The portion sizes are outragesly small. The place has no atmosphere. Fine dining??? I don't think so. Or more importantly, Why? Won't be back again. Bring back the old style and menu.”
- Google user
“We eat a Sunday roast here yesterday and it was sensational. I woke up today still thinking about how delicious the meal was :) highly recommend. Staff were attentive and the place was nice and relaxing. Thanks 🌟”
- Google user
“Incredible experience. We hosted our wedding breakfast at The Fox House in May and the whole experience was faultless. Tina and Kelly were fantastic, their support and guidance was brilliant. Everything was delivered way over expectations and looked beautiful. The food is great, the service is great and the setting is beautiful. HIGHLY recommend for weddings or other occasions”
- Google user
“Attentive service from Isobel and team, delicious food well presented and at a reasonable price point. Vibrant atmosphere, extensive menu and a thoroughly enjoyable visit. I highly recommend to anyone.”
- Google user
“Absolutely amazing food. Great service, the Staff were friendly and very professional. The pie was delicious. The Calfs Liver was outstanding. Will definitely return. Worth a 5☆ rating 100%”
Highlights
“Traditional Country Pub and Restaurant”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 15
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Bars near The Fox House Holmfirth
- The Woolpack4.42116.6 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
the loft function room, pub manager role, garden
- The Bulls Head4.49027 mi away£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
burger with chips and coleslaw, sunday roast with trimmings, beef bourguignon
- Beaumont Arms4.46398 mi awayWheelchair accessible
sunday roast dinner, brisket and ale pie, smoker meat sharing slates
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox House HolmfirthReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5786 | — | £20–60 | sunday roast, wedding breakfast, calfs liver |
| The WoolpackWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.4211 | 6.6 mi away | £10–20 | the loft function room, pub manager role, garden |
| The Bulls HeadReservations · Good for kids | 4.4902 | 7 mi away | £20–30 | burger with chips and coleslaw, sunday roast with trimmings, beef bourguignon |
| Beaumont ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.4639 | 8 mi away | — | sunday roast dinner, brisket and ale pie, smoker meat sharing slates |
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