
Ego at The Fox Cub, Little Hoole
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About Ego at The Fox Cub, Little Hoole
Ego at The Fox Cub is a restaurant and pub at Bridge House Farm in Little Hoole, near Preston, open daily with reservations recommended. The menu runs to fifteen dishes, including king prawns and skin-on fries alongside sweet potato fries and truffle and Grana Padano fries, with peppercorn and bordelaise sauces available as accompaniments. Pizzas come from a pizza oven with thin, crispy bases, and starters take in sourdough loaf and pitta breads served with dips, alongside grazing platters for sharing. A lunchtime menu offers a lighter option. Dogs are welcomed inside, with doggie treats available at the table. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are set out for families with young children. A fireplace warms the indoor room, while outdoor seating gives a further option for eating al fresco. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. A service charge is added to the bill automatically.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
15 dishes · mains £1–6- Peppercorn Sauce£2.50
- Bordelaise Sauce£2.50
- King Prawns£3.95
- Skin-On Fries£4.25
- Sweet Potato Fries£5.25
- Truffle & Grana Padano Fries£5.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 50% off voucher offers, automatic service charge added and thin crispy pizzas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 50% off voucher offers, automatic service charge added and thin crispy pizzas.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pizzas, thin and crispy from the pizza oven with toppings like goats cheese and red onion chutney, as a standout, alongside dishes such as cod with lobster bisque, sea bass, lamb rump, and a grazing platter praised as good for sharing. Staff warmth comes up again and again, with diners describing being seated promptly, checked on, and made to feel welcome even with dogs, children, and large celebration groups. A recurring point of friction is the discretionary service charge, which several note was applied automatically even to small parties despite menu wording, leaving some feeling pressured to tip. Service breaks down more seriously in at least one account, where a diner describes being ignored at the bar for around fifteen minutes, receiving incorrect cocktails, and waiting twenty minutes between courses despite the restaurant not being full. Another visitor using the birthday voucher found the steak and sea bass already unavailable early in the evening and received hard pitta with a kebab substitute. Several reviewers mention using 50% off vouchers or birthday offers, with one noting they were allowed to bring and eat their own celebration cake at the table.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pizzas, thin and crispy from the pizza oven with toppings like goats cheese and red onion chutney, as a standout, alongside dishes such as cod with lobster bisque, sea bass, lamb rump, and a grazing platter praised as good for sharing. Staff warmth comes up again and again, with diners describing being seated promptly, checked on, and made to feel welcome even with dogs, children, and large celebration groups. A recurring point of friction is the discretionary service charge, which several note was applied automatically even to small parties despite menu wording, leaving some feeling pressured to tip. Service breaks down more seriously in at least one account, where a diner describes being ignored at the bar for around fifteen minutes, receiving incorrect cocktails, and waiting twenty minutes between courses despite the restaurant not being full. Another visitor using the birthday voucher found the steak and sea bass already unavailable early in the evening and received hard pitta with a kebab substitute. Several reviewers mention using 50% off vouchers or birthday offers, with one noting they were allowed to bring and eat their own celebration cake at the table.
Featured reviews
- Martin Powell
“Very pleased with this place janet our server was outstanding very polite and nothing was to much trouble a perfect example how to work a resteraunt .well done janet and ego an amazing place we will be back ..”
- Ken Theaker
“The meals were excellent and very good value, with a friendly atmosphere throughout (even when we mixed up the booking!). Sam, Janet and Hayden wotked extremely hard to give us a most efficient and caring service and they performed very well as a team. We will certainly be returning…..with no booking mistakes next time!! Many thanks.”
- Janet Clarkson
“Only been here once before. The food was really nice, although I had a blunt steak knife, which was replaced no problem. My friend had a Birthday voucher which with not knowing about the T’s and C’s, didn’t really turn out how we expected. …”
- Sam
“Really disappointing service today. We were left standing at the bar for around 15 minutes while several members of staff walked past us, including someone who appeared to be a manager. Not one person acknowledged us or even said, “I’ll be with you shortly.” Honestly, we should probably have left at that point. When we were eventually served, the cocktails tasted nothing like they should have. It is never particularly reassuring when a recipe sheet is needed for one of the most standard cocktails on a menu. We initially sat outside but the chairs were covered in cobwebs so when it became a bit cold we moved inside and asked for menus. We then waited another 15 minutes or so before receiving them, before ordering at the bar as it was clear table service was not happening (unsure whether that was correct or not). A member of staff later asked whether we wanted all of the food to come together and we said yes. The food itself was actually very good: hot, tasty, and a real credit to the kitchen. Unfortunately, the service completely let it down. Some of our food arrived but after eating around half of it we were still waiting 15–20 minutes for the rest. Nobody came over to check whether everything was okay or to explain the delay. By the time someone eventually asked to clear the table ready for the pizzas to arrive, we had completely lost patience. The whole experience felt chaotic from start to finish. What makes it more frustrating is that the food was genuinely good but the floor service badly let the kitchen down. The restaurant was busy but not full. We had no difficulty finding a table, nor did other customers coming in and there appeared to be plenty of staff around. I would strongly suggest reviewing how the service is being managed because today was really poor.”
- Elgin Sparrowhawk
“Been here twice for lunch recently. On both occasions the service was faultless, the food very nice, the room welcoming and all at a reasonable price. Well done !”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 7
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- Turkuaz Turkish Grill4.71533.8 mi£20–30Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ego at The Fox Cub, Little HooleGood for kids · Reservations | 4.31,616 | — | £20–30 | 50% off voucher offers, automatic service charge added, thin crispy pizzas |
| GiGi’s Italian Restaurant - TarletonGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8154 | 2.4 mi | £20–30 | funghi aghlio, pork belly, biscoff cheesecake |
| Turkuaz Turkish GrillVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7153 | 3.8 mi | £20–30 | pistachio cake, baklava, homemade dips and bread |
| med3 leyland tapasWheelchair accessible | 4.8725 | 4.2 mi | — | tapas dishes, 2 for 1 cocktails, meatballs |
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