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The Fox, Dowdeswell, Cheltenham

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London Road
Cheltenham
GL54 4HG

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Dowdeswell

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Helen Iwanczuk left this review about The Fox

I never visited this establisment when it was the Reservior Inn. Looking at vintage photos of the pub, it looked liked a place with character, a little rough and ready perhaps. Neither did I visit when it was Koloshi Indian restaurant. Before it closed, it had another brief spell as The Reservoir Inn, before closing for a major renonovation and a rebrand.

It reopened in July 2026, as an upmarket dining establishment with beverages from the Deya Brewery, and Hawkstone amongst others. My partner and I, paid a visit to The Fox a few days ago. Normally this wouldn't be our kind of hostilery, but curiosity got the better of us!

Both the exterior and interior of the pub, have been reimagined with light wood panelling and furnishings. The finished effect is minimalist at the time of writing. We ordered a Hawkstone cider, and a beer from the Deya Brewery, which were fine but on the expensive side. There are no handpulls, which might have given the bar a little character, it is quite a long bar! A proportion of the tables were set out for dining, so we sought a corner table with a selection of comfy cushions.

The staff were happy to serve us drinks without buying food, which is a bonus, as was the low volume of the music in the background. It was an interesting experience, but I don't think The Fox will become a regular destination for us.

On 27^th October 2026 - rating: 6
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Helen Iwanczuk left this review about The Reservoir

The former Reservoir Inn, is to reopen as The Fox, a pub with rooms in Summer 2026.

On 3^rd May 2026 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 305 recommendations about 240 pubs]

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Official site of The Fox - www.thefoxdowdeswell.co.uk

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Pub location see interactive map of local area

Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde

Cheltenham Spa, 3.9 miles, 1 hr 15 min walk (show)
Gloucester, 10.52 miles, 3 hr 23 min walk (show)
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, 11.02 miles, 3 hr 32 min walk (show)

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27th Oct 2026, 11:16

Review submitted by Helen Iwanczuk amended by Helen Iwanczuk

26th Oct 2026, 15:58

Review submitted by Helen Iwanczuk amended by Helen Iwanczuk