The Red Fox
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About The Red Fox
The Red Fox is a pub in Neston, set in a sandstone building with open fires. Grounds surround the pub, and the beer garden includes a grassed area where dogs are welcome, which suits anyone visiting with a dog. Food includes roast lamb and fish and chips, and the bar serves craft beers and ciders. The pub runs on a walk-in basis, so there is no reservation to make before turning up.
Good to know
“Spacious pub in imposing sandstone building with open fires and an expansive, leafy beer garden.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly grounds, terrace seating, fish and chips and roast lamb.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly grounds, terrace seating, fish and chips and roast lamb.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out friendly, attentive staff, and the praise for the food follows close behind, notably the fish and chips and a roast lamb described as perfect, with other diners calling their meals delicious and well presented. The grounds and terrace come up repeatedly, with comfortable terrace seating, wine outdoors, picnic tables on the grass, a welcome for dogs, and a good selection of craft beers and ciders. Several describe a warm, welcoming interior and chose the pub for birthday celebrations. One reviewer describes a Friday evening that went differently. Pizza listed online was no longer being served at 8.30, terrace tables were uncleared and flies were constant, and there was a long wait to order at a quiet bar. The food then arrived without cutlery, and the chicken burger was overcooked. That reviewer called it a sad change from the pub they knew. Another party of 13 with two baby buggies was made to feel comfortable, and a server arranged a candle for the birthday ice cream.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out friendly, attentive staff, and the praise for the food follows close behind, notably the fish and chips and a roast lamb described as perfect, with other diners calling their meals delicious and well presented. The grounds and terrace come up repeatedly, with comfortable terrace seating, wine outdoors, picnic tables on the grass, a welcome for dogs, and a good selection of craft beers and ciders. Several describe a warm, welcoming interior and chose the pub for birthday celebrations. One reviewer describes a Friday evening that went differently. Pizza listed online was no longer being served at 8.30, terrace tables were uncleared and flies were constant, and there was a long wait to order at a quiet bar. The food then arrived without cutlery, and the chicken burger was overcooked. That reviewer called it a sad change from the pub they knew. Another party of 13 with two baby buggies was made to feel comfortable, and a server arranged a candle for the birthday ice cream.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I had a wonderful experience at The Red Fox. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was excellent. The food was also well prepared and enjoyable. It is a lovely place to relax, enjoy good food, and spend quality time with family and friends. I would definitely recommend The Red Fox and look forward to visiting again!”
- Google user
“Rare child free night, last minute plan. Friday night, lovely sunny evening. Googled outfoxed, said serving pizza until 9pm, raced to get there by 8.30 to be told they weren’t serving anymore. No apologies, quite blunt. Very frustrated but decided we were hungry - we’d sit on terrace and eat from restaurant. Went to main bar, ordered some drinks and took to terrrace. So many tables still uncleared limited where to sit, but also no doubt contributed to constantly batting away flies. Never seen so many. Couldn’t manage just to enjoy a drink as a result - decided to go inside as we definitely couldn’t eat like that. Sat in main bar, went to a pretty empty bar to order (never seen it so empty on a Friday night) husband timed it - a solid 15minutes before managed to order. Was tempted to go elsewhere but given the time by this stage, we felt abit trapped to stay. Food came, pretty much thrown onto table, no cutlery brought. No pleasantries. Food was in fairness hot, but chicken burger very over cooked. Went to get cutlery, again no one around to help. Wandered to where the “base” is, apologetic lady passed over. Never saw anyone beyond this. Anywhere else it’s usual to have some at least come by, ask “can we get you any sauces?” Or “how’s the food?”. No one to be seen from food been thrown down until we left - apart from a table of what looked to be 18-20yr old lads, and a bunch of young looking girls in front of fire place. Not the usual. A complete change and very sad change to what we know as the red fox”
- Google user
“We had a gorgeous meal on a sunny evening; lovely and cool in the restaurant, really attentive service, and delicious food. Extremely popular, but didn’t feel too busy; the management really run a smooth operation here.”
- Google user
“Was there on Friday evening with two friends celebrating, as had just finished my job after 24 years and starting a new one on Monday! What an absolutely lovely evening we had , met some lovely people while having a drink outside before going in to eat , what can I say ! The food is second to none ,best fish and chips for miles!! And we were served by the lovely Eva, what an absolute asset she is to the red fox, so pleasant and attentive, and we all wished her well in her uni studies! So yep we will definitely be going back, and hopefully very soon !! 😁”
- Google user
“We went here for a relative's special birthday. It was perfect 🥲. The table was beautiful. The staff was so accommodating of our large group of 13 people plus two baby buggies. The food was delicious. Everyone there commented that this was a good choice. The gentleman serving us made such an effort to make us feel comfortable and even arranged for a candle for my relative's birthday ice cream! Thank you so much for making this a special occasion that we will not forget!”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Red Fox
- The Shippons Pub & Kitchen4.41,5893.9 mi
carrot cake, sticky toffee pudding, beef brisket
- Irby Mill4.51,2584.8 mi
8oz burger with chips, roast dinner, steak cooked blue
- Old Wirral Hundred4.19966.2 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
fish and chips, burgers, chicken and nacho cheese bites
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red FoxWheelchair accessible | 4.63,225 | — | dog friendly grounds, terrace seating, fish and chips |
| The Shippons Pub & Kitchen | 4.41,589 | 3.9 mi | carrot cake, sticky toffee pudding, beef brisket |
| Irby Mill | 4.51,258 | 4.8 mi | 8oz burger with chips, roast dinner, steak cooked blue |
| Old Wirral HundredReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1996 | 6.2 mi away | fish and chips, burgers, chicken and nacho cheese bites |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
