The Fox at Willian

4.2 (2914)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Willian, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2AE

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The Fox at Willian

4.2

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Letchworth

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

9:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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The Fox is an award winning (Best Premium Food numerous times, Food Made Good Award, Good Food Guide status) gastro pub with rooms located in picturesque Willian near Letchworth, North Herts. It has a great locals bar serving a selection of real ales/lagers, dog friendly in the bar. Our relaxed 2 rosette restaurant serves an abundance of locally sourced seasonal produce with an accessible wine list as well as an extensive bar menu.

We have created a beautifully landscaped outside dining area with heating and lighting.

The Fox also boasts 8 beautifully designed bedrooms adjoining the pub. 5 of our our bedrooms are also dog friendly. Lots of country walks are available. Great access to Knebworth House, Hatfield House, the market towns of Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth and Baldock.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary British, Pub
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01462 480233
Website
http://www.foxatwillian.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gordon Clark

Location
Willian, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2AE
Neighborhood
Letchworth
Cross street
A1 Motorway - Turn off Letchworth
Parking details
Off street parking for up to 30 cars
Entertainment
Theme evenings
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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All Experiences

Beaujolais Neuveau!
£45.00 per person
1 - 9 people
Nov 19, 2026 only
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive! Every year on the third Thursday in November celebrations can be heard throughout the French region of Beaujolais, marking the arrival of its new wine fresh from harvest. Join us at The Fox as we bring the 2026 vintage straight to Hertfordshire, along with some specially curated wines from around the region, all paired with a seasonal four-course food menu created by our talented chefs.
Festive Menu
£40.00 - £55.00 per person
1 - 9 people
Nov 23, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026
Celebrate the season with our special Festive dining experience. Enjoy a beautifully decorated festive table, complete with Christmas crackers, and indulge in our specially curated festive menu, created to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to your dining experience. Please note: A pre-order is required at least 5 days prior to your booking. As this is a shared festive dining experience, all guests within the party must dine from the festive menu. Our regular à la carte menu will remain available for other bookings, but cannot be mixed with the festive menu within the same party. We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you! 🎅✨

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Fox at Willian.

4.2

(2914)

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Good for business meals
Hertfordshire
Innovative
Hertfordshire
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fox at Willian boasts a charming setting with "excellent service" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests praise its "delicious food" and delightful garden area. While some dishes need refinement, the overall dining experience is positive, highlighted by "friendly staff" and an interesting menu that keeps patrons coming back for more.

2,914 Reviews

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Adelin
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We visited for Sunday lunch yesterday. The food was lovely and arrived quickly, but the drinks service was slow. Water was brought over, but our wine and soft drinks had still not arrived when the food was served, so we had to remind the staff. There was also an extra item on our bill. When we queried it, the waiter said he “could take it off”, which felt like he was offering a favour rather than correcting a mistake. Nice food, but the service let the experience down.
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Polly
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely find to meet friends in the area. A cosy, nicely decorated pub with a thoughtful menu and own car park. Definitely coming back!
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Tully
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so delicious, and clearly very good quality ingredients. Was lovely to try something a bit different. Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly. Wish we lived closer so we could come back again.
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John
West Sussex3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The service by Tilly was very good. The starter of roasted pear, blue cheese and honeyed walnuts on a salad was more than disappointing. The amount of crumbled blue cheese would have easily been put on a teaspoon. The mains of moules and frites tasted fine but every single mussel had grit in - obviously had not been cleaned. The response from the chef was "that is how they come". A discount was given but it was not a great dining experience.
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Robert Gold
London62 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Family group of 9 - booked for 12:30 - orders taken 13:00 - first food arrive 14:00 - unbelievably slow and no apology/explanation - food was ok when arrive but some overcooked/dry. Overall very disappointing- have been many times and always good but this was very disappointing and would have expected some acknowledgment of delay from staff.
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Suresh
Hertfordshire1 review
3.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As a gastro pub, our expectation was high. The food put us off, the burger was soggy, the bread wasn’t the best. The quality of the food didn’t justify the price. The most popular item- stake wasn’t available and menu was limited. The haddock was just normal
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Karen
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service, new menu starting that evening so we were told there might be a little longer to wait, but the food came relatively quickly and was delicious. Cosy atmosphere in the bar area, so a lovely dining experience.
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Tim
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff were excellent, food mostly okay but the salt beef sandwich was very poor.
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Liz
Hertfordshire4 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 8, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed that all menu choices came without guidance on ingredients so very limited vegetarian/milk intolerant options. One ice cream choice unavailable.
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Diana
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Fox on Monday. We sat in the garden as it was such a beautiful day. My cod on a pea puree was delicious with the fish beautifully cooked. It is good to find a quality restaurant open on a Monday too!
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