Fox Bbq & Smokehouse

It really is a good little boozer. Staff are nice and the regulars are friendly and seem to be mature in nature. It's surprising for a well established pub to be friendly. The only little issue was the bouncer at the door was a bit of grump, but that's neither here or there, like the job would be frustrating sometimes. Good drink selection, the bar staff are a good laugh and clearly enjoyed working there. I can see myself back there. Was a really fun atmosphere.

Dinner on Thursday 31/3/22. Well walked in optimistically haven't been in a fair few years. But use to be a great place in the day. Seems to have slid a bit. Where do I start. Firstly didn't bother reserving the table for 5 of us that was made that afternoon, took 30 minutes for 5 meals, 3 X pies, 2 X parmies, only presented us 4 meals, I asked wheres the other meal there is 5 of us, he checked the docket said there was only 4 meals, well the 5th meal was behind him, handed to him by the big fella behind the bar, no apology just rudeness and arrogance. Also a shame that they allow the band on a Thursday night to play so loud. Shame the venue hasn't gotten with the times in realising that 90% of the customers weren't there for the band and you had to yell to speak to the person beside them. Get with the times a band on a Thursday night is not centre stage, but the background music to be played lowly in the background, so that people can tap there foot too but still talk to their friends who they're there to see. The best part of the night was when the band was taking its break.

I know this is a popular place and as it's normally crowded I figured it must be good, so tried it one night after work (Jan 2018) for drinks and dinner. I was bitterly disappointed. The wine list is not very extensive (yes, I know it's predominantly a beer place, but given it's 2018 most decent pubs today offer a reasonable wine list), and for the price I paid for a small glass of wine, I'm better off paying a lot more for a bigger glass of decent wine elsewhere. Then it came to the bangers and mash. Perhaps the chef's taste buds are not working properly - this was SO salty I got through an entire litre of water while trying to eat the meal. We had already ordered our meal and were half way through our drinks when we were asked to move as a band was about to set up where we were sitting. Geez, why not just cordon off the area beforehand instead of having to relocate people and inconvenience them? My friend enjoyed his beer and beef and guinness pie, and the decor is quite nice. It's these two latter points that encouraged me to give 2 stars. Sadly I won't be back. I reckon unless you're a beer lover, and you're not too fussy about your food, then go for it. Otherwise just try elsewhere.