The Fox - Harpenden

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With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Fox, Harpenden is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs take pride in preparing fresh, delicious tasting food using the finest ingredients. Signature dishes include spit-roasted chicken with lemon & garlic confit, slow cooked pork belly with seared scallops, salmon supreme served with thyme-roasted butternut squash, and our home-made British beef burger. For a lighter bite, our spiralised carrot salad and Mediterranean mezze are both delectable, or for some sweet indulgence our melting golden chocolate bomb with caramel ice cream is sure to please! 
You’ll also find a range of daily-changing specials and a carefully selected drinks list, including beautiful wines, ales and lagers, cocktails, and bubbles. So, whether it’s for a drink at the bar with family and friends, a special dining experience or a relaxed afternoon with great food – you can sit back and unwind, and we’ll take care of th

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469 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3QE

01582713817 01582713817

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Anon

17 February 2022  
Food & Drink 0.5
Service 0.5
Atmosphere 0.5
Value 0.5
CONTENDERS FOR KITCHEN NIGHTMARES

enjoy good food and appreciate well cooked food with great service. Historically I had eaten at the Fox and had fine cuisine. It’s clearly changed hands since I last visited. My partner booked a surprise table for valentines. They had spaces, now we know why

It started well, great front of house. That’s where the good review ends I’m afraid
It was a Valentines menu. We started with the seafood platter. The aioli contained so much garlic - it was offensive. To the point that 2 packs of extras, mouthwash and teeth brushing still has not resolved the overpowering lingering stench on both of our breaths.
This was pointed out to our server after - to which it was conceded that it was heavily laced with garlic so did we want Mayo- no thanks.
Menu stated there was crab on the seafood platter. It was hidden in some Mayo served with shrimps. To be honest, under trade descriptions it would have been misleading.
The bed of tomato risotto was undercooked and. crunchy. Fortunately only two spoonfuls worth, so negated.
We moved to the mains — minus cutlery.
Asked the sever for cutlery.
We were not the only table to have to do so.
Next the ribeye steak. Which was so tough I didn’t know whether to fight it or eat it.
As I could do neither - the whole steak was sent back.
Not one of the staff asked why an entire steak had been returned- which tells me; they’re clearly used to customers not eating the food!!!! In fact, I’m still convinced they served me braising steak instead of ribeye.
The sides were palatable, but chips, a mushroom and greens consisted of my meal.
For which we were charged full price!!!!
When it came to desserts and were asked would we like to see the menu; it felt like a challenge.
So we very quickly declined. The wine was great. I quaffed an entire bottle of Malbec in an attempt to forget what I was eating.
The espresso martini was also delicious, however it was offered as an alternative to a dessert and again we were charged for it.
We did not tip, but if we had to our tip would be; find a chef that can cook alongside some decent waiting staff.
Overall abysmal. Will not be returning and will not be recommending.
The happy ending to this tale of sadness is we found a lovely tapas bar with a great mixologist on station road so our night wasn’t completely ruined
NB there are half stars  awarded  ine each category as you can’t leave a review unless you give some form of rating. Needless to say - it’s not worthy of it.

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