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Submitted on Sunday, 27th March 2022
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Fox Tavern, Gosport
Gosport
PO12 1BD
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Reviews of Fox Tavern (Average Rating: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about Fox Tavern
In 1860 there were 11 pubs in the North Street/North Cross Street triangle; The Fox is the only remaining, the others all having been demolished as part of a tacky urban renewal project. I believe it is now listed, a good thing as it is an architectural oasis in a cultural desert of brick and blacktop. It is a 19th Century tile-fronted anomaly with a large bow window to the front and etched and stained glass windows to add character. Inside is not as interesting - a late Victorian fireplace (possibly repro) a mix of carpets and floor tiles, a couple of annoying gaming machines and a raised wooden dias at one end, presumably for "entertainment". The locals were a bit rough and ready, but far more welcoming than in some of the other nearby pubs, and the barmaid was very pleasant and jolly. Despite there being no real ale on, the Fox has retained much of its old-time back street boozer character and is worth a visit.
On 9th February 2012
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3286 recommendations about 3251 pubs]
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Patricia Day left this review about Fox Tavern
I would love to say this was my local, but despite the fact that I only live a few yards away from the Fox, I would have to see some major changes to this pub before I become a regular visitor there.
It's such a shame...because it is potentially a fine historic pub and could be a focus for the community here at this end of town
On 24th November 2010
- rating: 3
[User has posted 2 recommendations about 2 pubs]
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Michael Wright left this review about Fox Tavern
Bit hidden away off High Street
Centuries old pub according to a notice inside, and it looks like the decor is as well. Nicotine stained ceiling from hundreds of years of clay pipes I guess
Despite having hand pumps on bar there is no longer any draught beer, only 2 types of keg bitter, I had Bass
Two bars separated by an archway, the interior pictures are of the Saloon
Has potential to be a pleasant & historic pub, but has become somewhat run down and could do with a spruce up
Car parking is problematic, there is one adjacent but not sure if pay or not
One star only but could do better given it's potential
On 25th September 2009
- rating: 4
[User has posted 526 recommendations about 382 pubs]
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- Facebook - The Fox Tavern Gosport
- CAMRA WhatPub :: Fox Tavern - whatpub.com
Portsmouth & Southsea, 1.74 miles, 33 min walk (show)
Fratton, 2.58 miles, 49 min walk (show)
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 27 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 27 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : No last updated 27 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 18 January 2015 by Dave McNally
- Micropub : No last updated 27 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 27 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : No last updated 25 September 2009 by Will Larter
