so yum yum so good hooray. fries are good, sandwich is good, all of it is good. wide variety of choices

In the past, we had went out for their English breakfast. It took forever to get food. Went out within the last 30 days and to complete turnaround! Waitress was attentive, food was served promptly cooked, wonderfully, and served hot off the grill. Best meal I have ever had there! I don't know why the complete turnaround that really had a wonderful time! read more

Review Visit: February 13th, 2018 What does the Fox say? Arrroooooooo (in a British Accent)! What does that translate to? It's a bit long-winded, so bear with me. *In a British accent* "Hello, savvy reader. If you love some good British food and are in the central Illinois region, The Fox is right up your alley." "Their entire menu is British-themed and so is the pub. While the pub itself isn't overloaded with British things, you can tell it's got a British vibe while not being too gauche." "The food is delectable. Exquisite." "Mmmm, yes." Wow, the fox had a lot to say! Do I agree with the Fox? Yes. My friends and I came here and loved every bit of it. The service was fantastic and the place felt welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Chipotle Beefeater Brisket and it was phenomenal. We sampled my friends Hummus and while I am not big on hummus, we all agreed it was great. Everyone gushed over how great their food was. Another perfect example that bar/pub food is the best food. I sadly didn't get a ton of photos as I was focused on hanging out with my friends. I will snap a few more the next time I go. Be aware that if you do visit that they have Trivia on Thursdays nights. We tried to come here on one of those nights and it was packed and they suggested we come back another time due to it being too busy. So if you need your Bangers and Mash or Fish and Chips fix and are in the Peoria area, this is the perfect place for you. read more

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Shit food, shit service... Spent way too much here for mediocre "English" food. Don't recommend this place to anyone. read more

My bf used to come here a lot while living in Peoria so he was excited to bring me. We had a few drinks and the curry fries. Bartending staff were great; friendly, made good suggestions, engaging etc. I knocked a star off because the hostess was actually very abrasive and kind of rude to us. I'm glad we sat at the bar. read more

I was very disappointed with Fox Pub and Cafe. I ordered the fish and chips and both were truly not good. The chips were either fried in old oil or fried for way too long. They were an extremely dark brown, hard, and over-salted. The breading on the fish was way too thick and salty and we needed a knife to cut it. The fish itself was tender and flaky. Really not a great meal. I ordered a side of curry for the chips and it was nothing remarkable. I literally got maybe two tablespoons of cole slaw and the same amount of tartar sauce. The staff were discussing how slow the day had been so I'm not sure why they seemed so bored and tired. We had to stop elsewhere to get something to cleanse our pallets to get the taste of the Fox's food out. read more

We were disappointed with food and service. Nothing that bad, accept silverware! Food stuck on tongs of forks. Asked for plastic. Received replacement silverware. Think the silverware is what was the worst! Yuck! Odd part they roll silverware in napkins. Such obvious large food chunks on it and they roll right over wrapping a unwanted appetizer on the fork prongs! If I ever returned, unlikely would definitely bring own silverware! read more

We have been here a couple of times. Once for Saturday morning soccer, and another for a trivia night. The food is okay, portions are small, and I feel like most dishes are overpriced. The fries are skinny, some are hard and crunchy, and get cold quickly. The curry sauce is pretty good. Fish n chips had a nice big piece of fish that was really good and crispy. Service to s good and attentive, decor is Typical for a pub with fun Union Jack decorations to play up the British vibe. Great place to watch English Premier League footy. read more

Located in a strip mall in Peoria; definitely better than what I thought it was going to be. Lots of beers on tap - and they pour a proper Guinness! Whiskey neats are also poured well, which was much appreciated. Large enough space with plenty of seating options; high tops, bar rail and tables. Menu seemed sufficient. I enjoyed the Fish and Chips and my husband had the Tower of London Burger. Fries were good, but gosh they were tiny! Not the portion but the size. Hard to grab really, you know, with adult sized fingers. But that kept me from eating all of them, so I guess that's a plus. I would for sure come here again; super chill place, decent service and again, great pours on the beer and whiskey. read more

Fox Pub and Cafe - British Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

We went to Fox for Trivia Night. Lots of fun! While there I tried the Rueben sandwich with fries. The Rueben was tasty, though the bottom bread was a bit soggy. I loved the fries but wish they were cut a bit bigger. They were so small they were hard to dip in ketchup or ranch. My friend had the cottage pie. It was good, but I think she'll order something else the next time. The sticky toffee pudding was excellent. I've had the real thing several times in England - and like their version better. Jennifer did a great job taking care of us throughout the evening. Attentive and fun. read more

Good food made with top quality ingredients. My wife loves the beer selection. I love the cider and meads.

Used to enjoy The Fox. Not anymore. Two forks were so filthy I quit asking for a clean one. No flavor on the patty melt and soggy fries. Hopefully this was a one time problem but today was a huge disappointment. Scrub the silverware before it goes into the dishwasher and look into getting a new dishwasher maybe? read more

Over the recent years there has been growing "shrink -flation"and inflation. The food is still good with smaller portions and the prices are now near high end restaurants. 2 dinners w no salad or side, 2 drinks was over $70 with tax & tip. Service was good outside on a picnic table in the parking lot. Ambiance was good due to the weather. Just beware to take a larger hit when the bill comes. Since no pricing on the drink menu, be sure to awkwardly ask the cost of each. read more

We came in at lunch time, approx 11:30 on a Wednesday. 2 adults and 2 3yr olds. To start off:: We were offered a high top table or low, we opted for low due to the kiddos. The gentlemen who sat us approached the only low top table which had an elderly man sitting at it waiting for a to go order and he asked the elderly man to move. This honestly broke my heart for the man because he would not have been able to sit at a high chair because he was barely able to move and had a cane. The elderly man even seemed shocked he was asked to move :( Our server was the same gentlemen who sat us. He had given us 4 regular menus and 1 seasonal menu. We had to wait for him to come back to get kids menus (my girls are super little lol. No questioning the kids menu ‍). But I always play this & the lack of napkins up to, you can tell when a server doesn't have children lol. I asked what kind of juice they had for the girls and he informed us he had no idea as he just started a week ago lol. It did take me forever to choose my entree but I went with the Fish Bap with Chili as my side, he chose Shepard's Pie, and the twins got Chicken Tenders with Fries and Mac&Cheese with Applesauce. The Chili came out first and was AMAZINGGGGG!!!!! Seriously probably my favorite chili I've ever eaten!! Even the cup of it was so filling it could be a meal in itself, SO GOOD!!! Our food seemed to take awhile but everything was great when it came out. The twins ate all of their food (which never happens!) and my Fish Bap was amazing!! Overall the food was phenomenal but the service seemed slightly lacking. Never the less, we will return!!! read more

Good food made with top quality ingredients. My wife loves the beer selection. I love the cider and meads. And it's fun to watch Rob try to bartend. read more

Great tap selection, always. Food is consistent and quality. Mix of American, English, and some Indian-English inspired stuff like chicken tikka masala. Family owned, Matt is a great guy and keeps a close eye on the goings-on. Bartenders know what's up and will put up with a lot of my crap. ;) if you can get 'em to make you a BLT with the English bacon, DO NOT miss the opportunity! read more

Fairly large area several tables. Choices of food has a very good selection. Several selection of hops to choose either 5oz samplers or glass of. Beer. The wait staff is efficient & knowledgeable This was our first time there and we will be back again read more

Ate at the bar with a friend mid week. This place never disappoints. They have a seasonal addition to their regular menu and it's outstanding. I had the tikka masala with shrimp. You can get it with chicken as well. The sauce was perfection. Their regular menu curry and their fish & chips are also excellent. Beer tap selection is maybe the best in town. The bar is clean (no tap fly action here). Staff and service are all around friendly (but not overbearing) and knowledgeable about the menu. Fox Pub is a great place to take guests from out of town or catch up with long time friends. So glad it's here!!! read more

We love eating here. The beer is cold, the hot food is hot, and the cold food is cold. What more could you ask for? They carry smithwicks and make excellent fish and chips. A family favorite for us. read more

Food is delicious, atmosphere is fine...but food wins every time right!?! Staff was friendly and quick...quality, clean...you should eat there... read more

Mike and I enjoyed the British theme of this pub. We started off with Brisket Nachos which was topped with slow cooked brisket, jalapeños, onions, shredded cheese, and cheese sauce. The brisket was a nice topping for the nachos. I had the Fish & Chips and was impressed with how crisp the coating was and how there was good fish (haddock) and fried layer ratio. Very tasty and big! Mike had Cottage Pie that is a different take on the Shepard's pie. Very flavorful and topped with cheese. Overall, good food and enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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Soooo good! Awesome atmosphere and great service. Love love love trying their new beers!

Great local pub on the north side of Peoria in a strip mall right of Pioneer Parkway. Well that was our experience two months ago. On a Friday night we were seated and given menus. We then waited for 25 minutes being ignored by the staff at that point it was time to leave. It as almost comical how the waiters ignored us. Just want to know why were were not waited on. The funniest part was when we left the hostess said hope you enjoyed your dinner and have a good night. Felt sorry for her because she was the only one bussing the tables. Something was not right that night, there was no sign of a manager. Will I go back? Maybe or maybe not, there are plenty of Irish restaurants in the Peoria area. read more

I've eaten at the Fox several times before COVID, but yesterday was my first visit since. I've always ordered the sandwich with beef, cheese and horseradish sauce. I've never minded it and thought it to be good but nothing outstanding. I found my OUTSTANDING dish yesterday. I ordered a Ruben and it was delicious. The corned beef was the most tender I've ever eaten. Instead it of slicing it off, they shred it which I think is the difference. I also had the coleslaw which was sweet and not too creamy. As a limited offer I ordered the sweet potato tots. I really loved everything I at there! I can't wait to go back and have another one! read more

I can't decide if this is pub food, or not, but it's somewhere in between British pub food and American pub food. I didn't find anything terrible about this place, but didn't find anything exciting either. Food: 3:5 Value: 3:5 Service 3:5 I went here for lunch. I ordered the shepherds pie. It's lunch so I'm not expecting super service, nor did I feel like I got it. Everything was just average. No real complaints, and no real highlights. Would I go to this place again? Probably not. read more

I had the Ruben tonight. It was nothing like that one I remember having in the past. It was flavorless. Could not even taste the sauerkraut and the bread was plain toast. I usually love going to Fox Pub, but not sure I will be anxious to return, especially with those prices. DISSAPOINTED! read more

One of my favorite lunch stops. The food always tastes fresh and I haven't been disappointed in anything I've tried so far. The service is good, most of the servers are really friendly. I definitely recommend trying the pub sauce! read more

Fox Pub and Cafe - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Love the atmosphere and the food is always good. I appreciate their consistency. One of our go-to places.

Love the food & atmosphere and for the most part curbside has been so easy. Ordered a porter & cider that they can as "curbies". Must have got them mixed up with other orders. Couldn't drink them. Too bad. Won't chance alcohol on the next order. read more

My friend took me out for a belated birthday dinner. I asked her to recommend some places that I may have not eaten before. Fox Pub and Cafe was one of her suggestions. After reviewing the Yelp reviews, I decided I'd like to go there. It's a choice I do not regret. The outside looks like the typical strip mall but the inside really does have a pub decor. The lighting is really dim like I see British pubs depicted in the movies. We ordered the queso and chips as a appetizer. It was good but I felt like it was missing an ingredient that stopped it from being great. I thought maybe some jalapenos would be a good addition. I wrestle with myself on what to have a for my main course. At first, I settled with a pulled pork sandwich. However, at the last minute, I chose to have the fish and chips. If I'm going to eat a British pub, the least I can do is have is British dish. It was gamble because I usually do not eat fish. I felt a lot of anticipation building as I took my first bite. Oooooh! The gamble paid off. It was great. The tartar sauce was good too. That is not something I find myself ever saying. I have found most tarter sauce to taste nasty. The fries were delicious too. I'll definitely be returning to enjoy more of menu items in the future. read more

Food is amazing and trivia night was a blast! Bartenders and servers are all so friendly and personable. I can't wait to go back in the near future. read more

The best pub in Peoria. Period. The food is your basic pub fair. The beer is amazing. They always have delicious craftbrews ready for you to try and on a constant cycle. The bartenders and waitstaff are incredible. This is my home away from home. PS: Aaron 2 cute 4 wordzzzzz. read more

Fox Pub and Cafe - the bar and the menu - British Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Great service. Well prepared food. Excellent beer & wine choices. Always have some gluten free/dairy free options for me. Some menu items vary with the season. Best bangers & mash in town! My husband loves curried chicken & rice. Kid friendly choices too. read more

The food here is amazing! Great selection of craft beers that is constantly rotating and follows current trends. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Awesome trivia nights! English-style breakfasts are so freaking good! read more

This place is in the middle of a strip mall. We've been trying to eat here for a while but every time the idea came up they were closed. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Beer selection is fantastic. They have 6 beers on tap that are ALWAYS there. And then they have 3 taps that rotate constantly. We were there 2x in 2 weeks and the pale ale selection had already been changed. I couldn't tell you all the different types of beer they had but from this side of the bar it looked like a pretty massive selection of bottled beers in addition to the 9 taps. Food is homemade by April, the owner. Most recipes are from Mike's mother - her English husband. Fish and chips is a must at an English inspired oub - but to be honest, she makes it with haddock, but I much prefer a softer tasting cod. Still delicious but not my favorite. However, her slow cooked brisket and corned beef is to die for! Both meats are extremely tender and when you get them on a BAP - soft bun - it makes it even better! The bread has the texture of a soft dinner roll - I could eat about half a dozen with some butter and be all good! The staff is extremely friendly and very knowledgeble about their products. April takes a lot of pride in everything she creates...so if you don't eat something you should probabaly take it to go anyways. So it won't offend her that you didn't finish your meal. Yes, very much like offending your mom or grandma's cooking. Will definitly be back! read more

The Fox is a classic establishment with a great atmosphere. Patio seating, music, beer fests, ciders, and more!

Fun place with good food and lots of choices. Nice selection for drink choices. Lots of in house singing. read more

Went there for the Liverpool-Southampton game and some traditional British Fish & Chips yesterday around noon. The game was terrific with Liverpool winning as expected, but Southampton shoulda converted one of those close ones and Suarez got the third goal with what appears to me to be a well-orchestrated dive. He's a gold medalist contender in diving at the summer Olympics for sure. Well, the Harp was nice - standard draft and solid as expected - I'm a blonde beer guy, so none of that dark crafted stuff for me. But $5? In Peoria? (Is this the Heights?) Well, I lived in Cali for nigh twenty year and I'll tell ya, either those Brits on the West Coast were kidding me with their hand-dipped, beer-battered, crisp & thin crust, blondish-brown steaming fresh cod and their thick, large chips (like Texas fries) or I'm losing it, but the obviously factory-formed, overly thick crust, battered heavy-with-oil fish was dark and over-cooked, and the soggy American style dark French Fries were hard to take - the stomach started aching right away. A smarter man woulda walked out, but I wanted to watch the football. In after thought I shouldn't have eaten it, but I only had coffee for breakfast and I was starving...so you get the picture. Yep, true to course, my Mexican futbol buddy (who ate the same thing) and I got stomach aches and more (I won't discuss here) soon thereafter. He reminded me that we were in Peoria:) Geez Louise, it was so bad that I thought I was back at the new Donnelly's Pub - they got me a month or so ago with the same venue - yikes - I didn't think it could happen twice in Peoria! My waiter did nothing for me after several complaints, so I left a tip (not). A young waitress told me the owners were English and it's the most popular menu item and everyone compliments them...yadda, yadda, yadda. "Was I eating at one of those inter-galatic spots from Star Wars? "Nope" he reminded me again, "We're in Peoria." Well, Peoria's got some things right, but this ain't one of them. As my buddy also said, "Just because the owner is Mexican, it doesn't mean the Mexican food is authentic." Kurt Vonnegut once said, "A sane person, to an insane society, must appear insane." I guess I am, because I don't know what that stuff was, but it wasn't "Fish & Chips"...at least not the kind they serve in British Pubs on the left coast (or London). Guess I'll go back to that blue-collar American bar where the nice little bar maid puts on an occasional real football game for me when I drop by. Shoulda saved my $30 for the symphony. I can get greasy food anywhere and enjoy a buck and a half Bud Light to wash down something else other than factory fish and lousy fries. Cheers. read more

Excellent local pub and ambience in North Peoria. Great selection of craft beer that rotates along with special tap takeovers. British themed food including a surprisingly good brisket selection, both in appetizer nacho style and main entree. Cool events and special dinners as well so keep an eye on the website or Facebook page to be in the know. read more

Beer is the best. We love the fish and chips. I cannot leave without eating the tomato soup. And toffee cake to finish the dinner. read more

Fox Pub and Cafe - British Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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