The Fox, Basingstoke

Village pub consisting of a small bar and a larger dining area. There is also an outdoor garden area with children's play equipment. There is also an undercover space with a pool table adjacent to the bar. Nearly all tables were set out for food, even in the bar area, where most tables were occupied by a mixture of drinkers and diners. One table was an old arcade machine. But I'm not sure if it was still functioning. There was a fireplace, which was unlit despite it being fairly cold outside. Dogs are allowed. Plenty of staff were on hand to serve. Regular cask ales are St Austell Proper Job & Timothy Taylor Landlord. The guest beer was Black Sheep Best Bitter, leaving a fourth handpull unclipped. Beavertown Neck Oil was available on keg, with the cider being Aspall's. A nice place with a characterful bar, but with a clear focus on food.