The Fox & Badger

Superb. Nicest arancini ever. Delicious rare beef, lovely fresh vegetables plus cauliflower cheese and decent roasties. Friendly and welcoming staff and lovely atmosphere. Manages to be a proper local with dogs and wellies and people watching rugby, avoiding the designer gastro pub feel. Can’t wait to go back. (Great local cider too.)

Last night I had the best hamburger I have had in 20 years - with all the trimmings - it was perfect. My husband, who is a vegetarian, thought his Gnocchi was 'knock out good - and he is a Chef. The Fox and Badger is a great local pub. It even has a separate bar for locals to drink, which is so unusual these days, which was full of local people who clearly value this asset to the community. The atmosphere was amazing. Two weeks ago I took two elderly gentlemen to luncheon, which informed my decision to visit again, because they loved their fish & chips (both of them fishermen who know what 'fresh' means), as well as the proper old-fashioned pub atmosphere - with lovely flashes redolent of the history of this pub, which meant to much to them. The young and friendly staff could not have been more accommodating (moving us to a larger table near the huge fireplace), more attentive in their service, or kinder. The Fox & Badger is also great value. I wish I could give it more stars.

Just cycled from Bath to Wellow. Stopped at the Fox and Badger for a drink. Lovely setting and very friendly. Warning to cyclist! :- don't secure your bike to the sign post in the green centre (near the public phone box). The owner of the land expects you to read her mind as there is no signage to say its private and not only stuck a note on the bike but also came and threatened us by informing us that she would cut the bike locks and dispose of the bikes! Despite apologising she refused to 'get off her high horse'. Best avoid this patch of land!

This is always an agreeable experience when visiting. Wife and I had been heading for an alternative venue, but missing the turning we find ourselves approaching the F&B. Not a problem - even less so when we discover this is a Steak & Red Wine night - 2 steak meals and a bottle of plonk for just over £30 - bullseye. An added bonus was meeting again one of the most efficient and professional bar staff we've ever had the pleasure to encounter.