This pub Is tactfully placed right outside the infamous Tropical World. Passing this place on the way to the tourist attraction, we made an oath to skip the Tropical World Cafe and head here afterwards. The building is beautiful, both inside and out. Inside several open fireplaces burned next to comfy leather sofas..which was a tad smokey. Bypassing the large plentiful bar we sat ourselves in the corner ( this place is huge!). Once seated I could take in the beautiful antique wood and collectibles. On the walls hung old tiles and photographs and the ocassional bed warmer. Dangling from the ceiling were vintage lampshades..I felt at home. Sending him to the bar to order a cherry leifman..I browsed the plentiful menu. This was essentially posh pub grub at a generic £5 a starter and £10-15 for a main. It took me awhile to decide ...the languistines and mussels, squid and chorizo, beetroot tartatan, sea bass and other dishes all sounded good. Himself ordered the fish and chips and I went for garlic cheesey mushrooms and chorizo squid. The waiter was really pleasant who first provided us with a large wooden carrier laden with various condiments. The food soon followed. My squid was as tender as you like, flavoured nicely by the chorizo . The mushrooms were cooked to perfection, however the sauce had a little excess Oil..a little bit of kitchen roll to rest the mushrooms before adding to the epic cheese sauce would have made a big difference..still tasty though.. the fish and chips were an epic portion, and the home made double dipped chips were divine. Overall, I really loved the ambience of this pub and its decor. The food was creative and tasty and service was good. The bar also had a nice range of ales and beers..I bet a Sunday carvery here would tick all the boxes too. read more

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The Roundhay Fox is a nice, big, country style pub in a lovely old building and in the ideal setting of being right on the edge of Roundhay Park. There are plenty of big comfy, cosy seats indoors and few picnic bench style seats out in front of the pub. This makes it the ideal pub for warming up in when it's cold and also the ideal pub for enjoy the sunshine when we're lucky enough to get it. It's part of the Vintage Inns chain but doesn't have too much of a chainy feel to it. I guess it means the menu will be basically the same as you'll find in other Vintage Inn pubs. Then again, it also means that you'll probably be able to get occasional discounts through things like the Gourmet Society and so on. I didn't stay for food on this occasion but I did stay long enough to notice that they have a decent selection of beers available (including Black Sheep, which I always miss when I'm not in Yorkshire). The pub is pretty dog friendly too - they're allowed in the bar area but not the restaurant, which seems pretty fair. Service was friendly and efficient and a few regulars were chatting with bar staff when we arrived, I guess because they weren't super busy. Next time I'm wandering around Roundhay Park or Tropical world and find myself in need of refreshments the Roundhay Fox will be the obvious choice. read more

The Roundhay Fox - Roundhay Fox sign - Pubs Near Me - Leeds, XWY

I came here for Sunday lunch with a couple of friends and really enjoyed it. It is a smart pub, not like an old mans pub and it is quite large. I think we were lucky to get a table as it was really busy and after we had finished our meal we were actually asked if we could move to the bar area as the table was booked. The service was reflected in how busy the pub was and was a bit slow, but it was always friendly and our waitress was really nice and knowledgeable of the menu. My friends and I all opted for the Sunday roast. I chose the roast beef and short rib platter and it was delicious. The short rub was really tender and juicy. My friend and I were given vegetables to share and there was plenty to go round. We did request more gravy for the table which took a while, but arrived eventually. I ordered the apple crumble for dessert, which was really good. It is a pretty large portion, so plenty to share. I was put off initially when the menu said it had an oat crumble, but it was so good. I would definitely return again for a meal, it is on the pricier side for a pub, but it was great food in a nice environment. read more

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After a child heavy morning of endless activities and another visit to Tropical World, sometimes it's only right we get to reward ourselves with a cheeky glass of wine or a fine feast of the pub variety. So it's pretty handy that the Roundhay Fox is literally just over the road from perhaps the hottest (and I mean in climate) attraction in Leeds. It's time to hit the fox. It's a classy looking establishment at Roundhay. With the feel of a real country pub, the roaring fires are so appealing when the weather continues to snap like this. And we are talking real fires. Blissfully burning log fires. When (or should I say if) the weather does actually improve, then the outdoor area is fantastic too armed with plenty of seating and finely paved. So far, this pub really looks the part. As for the drinks, gold stars again. Great wine selection and real ales as well. Maybe a tad pricy but sometimes it's worth paying that little bit more for such an all round experience. So on for slap up feed and you've got a plethora of dishes to choose from. All of the ones I've had are pretty good. Maybe not ground breaking but good enough for me thanks very much. Interesting, varied as well as the classic dishes you'd expect and hope to see. Personally I'd just go for the baked camembert for myself, eat until cheese death followed and forego the main course. Maybe I have a cheese problem as well! Excellent experience and a great place to take the family out for a Sunday feast. read more

The Roundhay Fox - Pubs Near Me - Leeds, XWY

As a pub that is within a stone's throw of Roundhay Park and Tropical World, both big draws for families, it's little surprise that the Roundhay Fox pub is fairly family orientated. Because of the chain it's owned by, it focuses on food more than drink, and the food obviously benefits from this. On my last visit I had a rather smashing burger (£7.50ish) and was generally happy with the daytime atmosphere, service and other punters. But during the evening, it doesn't really work too well as a pub, and there's sometimes a few dodgy guys on the fruit machines making too much noise. I like it here, but it probably should be considered more of a restaurant than a pub. read more

The Roundhay Fox - Pubs Near Me - Leeds, XWY

Came here out of a spare of the moment decision as it looked quite nice from the outside. Went in and noticed a long queue with a lot of children and parents waiting for tables. We bypassed these people and wait straight into the bar area to order a few drinks. I fancied some chips - however I wasn't allowed as I was on a small table in the bar and it was classed as restaurant food. We spoke to one of the waitresses who said if we moved to a high table - still being in the bar area we could order just chips. Went to order and pay for the food however the barman said their would be a 45 minute wait for food - even for chips. I respect the fact that they were busy but clearly even the people in the restaurant were complaining to members of staff too on their waiting time and when they got their food it was cold and had to send it back. All I wanted was some chips. They were unhelpful made us move twice to which I didn't even get my chips, finished my drink and left. It was awful, very badly managed! read more

My local! I have been frequenting this public house since the days of The Stables and even remember when there used to be a nightclub upstairs and the italian next door. The Roundhay Fox is a great place to warm up in winter or watch the sun go down in the summer. A wonderful place to enjoy a pint of cider in summer and there is a full range of guest beers. There is seating inside, out the front and in the courtyard area to the back of the pub. There is a roaring fire in winter. Food can be a bit hit and miss depending on how busy they are. They do change the menu although it is your standard pub grub. It can be very packed at weekends and for sunday lunch so beware. They will only dogs outside as they are 'a food establishment' even though they are right next to a dog walkers paradise. read more

This is one of my favourite pubs in Leeds. It has that pub-in-the-country feel to it, despite being a 10 minute drive from the city centre. It's located in the rather well-to-do area of Roundhay so you can expect to see expensive cars in the car park and hear the posh version of the Leeds accent (yes, there is one). Even though I'm not exactly loaded, I used to frequent the 'Fox as it's one of the few pubs on the outskirts of the city that boast a nice atmosphere and zero chav scum. It's a while since I was last there so I just hope that hasn't changed. Maintaining slightly higher drinks / food prices should still be doing the trick though. The food is great here - mainly traditional English grub, well presented and full of flavour and as it's one of those dimly lit places with candles and log fires, it's perfect for a romantic meal. read more

Killed a very enjoyable hour here by myself one early evening. Was surprised the bar was practically empty though. Is this not a good place for colleagues to share an after work cocktail? Bartender pulled a decent local lager for me and I ordered the baked brie starter (with caramelized onions). Note that the food options in the bar area are quite limited which is a pity as the space is rustic and warm and inviting and I'd like to be able to come in, order a drink and nibble. Started was lovely and I'd order it again. Limited car parking in the rear of the building. read more

I'm a frequent visitor, more so because of it's close proximity to my dwelling rather than being totally enamoured by it. As a previous reviewer mentioned the service is very hit and miss. There appears to be a large turnover of staff and they struggle with the numbers that come through the door due to it's popular location. The food is always reasonable and realistically priced, drinks are what you would expect of a nice suberb of Leeds and if you sign up offers come through monthly. In the summer it's heaving as the sun goes down on the front of the building which has a few seats and a great wall to perch on. Worth a visit if you are in the area but they have the monopoly due to the lack of other alcohol serving establishments in the immediate area. read more

Now this is my local and one that I have frequented for years...in fact before it even existed and was "The Stables". Although, I've only given it 3 stars, i do love The Fox...however, it has been marked down because: a) they don't allow dogs anywhere in the pub any time through the week....and it is a massive pub and could be more reasonable considering that they are next to a park! b) I ordered a starter of battered mushrooms once that essentially had 3 mushrooms cut in half and battered on a bed of salad...with bacon. I'm veggie. i complained; he took it away. I didn't get a sorry or a replacement. 50p per half mushroom is a lot me thinks. I should have complained more, but I just had my ass whooped at tennis and was tired, so I'm having a whinge here instead! Anyway, that being said, generally the food is good, atmosphere great, good cellar and lovely to sit outside and watch the sun go down over tropical world in the summer...plus you get all the ridiculous show-offs in their ferraris and aston martins zooming by. it's fun to ignore them! read more

My other "local", although a bit further off, and a rather upmarket pub it is. The food is good, the beer selection wide and varied, and the prices not too bitey. I was lucky to visit the place off-peak from the Tropical World season, so it was nice and quiet. Although it must get busy on weekends and good weather days, since it's a few steps away from the park! I've noticed the mixed reviews, but since I've only been once, my first impression was very favourable. Perhaps the one downside was that, despite there being few customers, the food took an unprecedentedly long time to arrive. But you cannot argue that it looks lovely from the outside and in! read more

I came here for a random birthday day out for a friend. The plan was to meet here for drinks and then head on into Tropical World. The pub is in a very scenic location, with Roundhay Park on the door step, and so has all the feel of a green countryside pub. Real ale and other traditional drinks feature highly on the alcohol front and they offer a whole host of traditional pub grub. We nipped back in here, post Tropical World, and I really wish my boyfriend and I could have stayed for something to eat - the food looked delicioius, with lovely chips and generous portions! The staff all seemed to be really friendly sorts, offering more a little chat and smile with the service, and the overall vibe is really welcoming. I loved that the place had loads of space, though on the sunny summer days I can imagine it filling rather quickly so I'd advise an early visit to ensure seating for big groups. Another noteworthy fact was that the toilets were in great condition - always a nice point! read more

I too visited the Roundhay Fox for a meal after a day at Tropical World. A very traditional Yorkshire country side style pub with great ales (I was assured). The food was lovely as well and the portions rather large in contrast to the bill. A great place to sit outside in the sun while cooling the insides. Leave your car in the car park and take a short stroll to the pub. read more

I deleted my last review of t'Roundhay Fox because I wrote it ages ago and have changed my mind now because we had Sunday lunch here today and it was proper lush. I was all like, 'ooh I well fancy a nice Sunday lunch but not at the Queen's Arms because it's not all that, and the White Hart's a bit dear, let's give the Roundhay Fox a go' cos our mate Mickey said it was good now. And it was! I had roast lamb, Hot Steve had roast beef, and the gravy, the parsnips, the meat, the roasties, the lot was deeeeelish. All for £8.95 each. I was going to knock a star off because the service started off ridiculously slow but by then end of our meal our waitress had got warmed up and I was too full and contented to be that bothered anymore. Also Hot Steve has just reminded me that there was some very bizarre porno photo shoot going on in the car park with a lady in a very short skirt and a dude poking a massive camera (schnarf schnarf) up it. Apparently it wasn't authorised or anything but it was a bit of family entertainment for a Sunday afternoon. Oh. Maybe not. read more

There's no doubting they have the best location in Roundhay/Street Lane but success has its price. They've become so popular that, on the basis of my last two visits there, they've allowed standards to drop a little. Twice food was cold when it arrived and either the order mixed up or food prepared well done when it was ordered rare etc. It's still a great place to drink but it's no longer my first choice for a quick Sunday lunch, the bedrock of their popularity. That prize goes to another pub on the other side of Roundhay Park but I won't do the Fox a dis-service by mentioning them by name here. I'll give it another try but three strikes and you're out! Also, sort out those toilets read more

The food here is fantasical the beer here is the same. The setting is well another good thing it's very open and you don't feel like you eating drinking standing nor sitting on top of one another. I had the bacon cheeseburger with chips and my wife had a steak with errrrm chips I think and they were both something to write home over. Had 2 desserts the rhubarb crumblecand the molten chocolate cake both if which were eaten quickly and the we had to get wheelbarrows to get us outta there. So glad a scenic walk in the park was on the cards so I could fit into the car. If your in the area this is a must dine and do what we did overindulge yourself and then enjoy a walk. read more

Oh man, something has gone awry with this once lovely pub. Ridiculously long wait for food, underwhelming and bland fare, stressed out staff - avoid avoid avoid! I've eaten here a few times many years ago when it was good, then twice more since January and the difference was shocking. This pub used to be amazing - great atmosphere (despite being massive), kid friendly without being a defacto Whacky Warehouse and really good 'home cooked' style food. That was, until the kitchen/restairant management quit sometime last year (?) and everything went wrong. Despite booking a week in advance, our reservation had been lost and we waited 10 minutes to be seated. Then came the 1 hour 20 minute wait for food, all the while the toddler in our group was becoming more and more agitated (as were the adults, to be honest). When the food came, it was such a disappointment. The food is now worse than plain (steaks remain good, everything else we tried was boring, tasteless), and served by seriously stressed out waitresses who could only apologise for the total lack of management within the restaurant. They were great, but the restaurant manager seemed totally oblivious to the chaos she was overseeing, and stared at us blankly when we complained. Despite all this, the place remains busy as ever - I guess it was just so good before, that people are taking a while to realise that it has all changed. Get new, proper managers and I'll consider eating here again! read more

love the roundhay fox - good food and drink but most of all great atmosphere and setting. Recently went for christmas dinner with 24 work colleagues, food was fab and service good too. Again, the atmosphere was lovely! Would definitely recommend. read more

Used to love this place but it's gone completely (and embarrassingly) down hill over the last year. Today was the last time i will be going there sadly after a long string of visits where i've been witness to the worst service ever. Today myself and my girlfriend decided to give it another go and have sunday roast there. We order a beef sunday roast each. After an hour of waiting i asked the manager where our order was. After a while he came back and told us there was no beef left. Not only were we not told when we ordered but WE had to ask to find out our meal wasn't being prepared. We then had to reorder and wait for the food to be made. All we were offered was a free drink when most respectable places would have offered the meal for free. The place is an absolute joke, badly managed, under staffed with very bad even 'basic' service. Tables are always left dirty with plates on for up to an hour, orders are messed up and they've lost two customers with us. It's a shame because the venue is great but advice is to avoid!! read more

This place is on the up again! I have not been in for some time as it really had gone downhill but the change of management and chef has made a real difference. The food was really good - a proper home cooked pie (something of a rarity) since it was pie night and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Food took a while but I think they were actually cooking it. The ambience was warm and I was surprised it wasn't fuller. Maybe a lot of locals had avoided the place as I did for a year or two. I have to say, it is now well worth a revisist. read more

Really nice pub but awful service. Had to wait for ages and the barman was rude. And the guiness was horrible. Only place near Roundhay park to drink really. Not the worst place in the world and maybe we just caught the barman on a bad day. read more

When I was summoned to visit Tropical World (I do recommend) for the day I did not expect to stumble across a pub as excellent as this one. It is nicer than any of the pubs in the city centre or Headingley as it is quite country-like and very traditional. The food is excellent and very reasonable. There is outdoor seating and a quiz night. read more

The last time I went in here (summer 2008), I waited nearly 15 minutes to be served. Eventually when I did get served the beer was rubbish. The whole of the pub was a mess, empty glasses and spilt beer everywhere. It wasn't even that busy. Needless to say I won't be going back. read more

Enter the Roundhay Fox in autumn or winter and you'll be greeted by the welcoming smell of woodsmoke from one of the open fires. I've only ever been for lunch, but it was good traditional pub food with plenty of choice and great value for money. This is a family-friendly pub, and a mighty fine one at that, so take a bracing walk around Roundhay Park with the kids, then collapse in one of the chairs by the open fires and feel the warmth returning to your bones. read more

Well myself and friends really put them to the test yesterday, when 15 of us all arrived at 6pm without any prior booking ! We split into three tables for ordering rather than give them an order for 15 meals at once. I was lucky to be one of the first table to order, and our food came remarkably quick. My Lamb Shank was delicious and came with mash , and a nice selection of veg (Tomato Courgette, Onion, Roast garlics) in an nice gravy. Couldnt be faulted. My friends Mixed Grill, looked quite the most appetising I have seen . We asked for some sausages for another friend to be well done and crisp, and they were exactly that. Two of us had delicious puds, mine a cream and red berry tart, and a friend the Banoffee Pie. I think the service for our colleagues two tables was a bit slower, but not unacceptably so, and they enjoyed their food also. Good beers available, notably Black Sheep if you like a standard bitter, and Taylors Landlord if you like stronger one. Staff were polite and efficient. Its an old pub, and maybe its reached the stage where a bit of refurbishment is needed, but I'm giving five stars, and will visit again! read more

18 March 2011 Went to Roundhay Fox with 2 friends for lunch, very disappointed with the service, we waited 45mins for our food & then they only brought 1 meal & we had to ask what had happened to the other 2. When we had eaten we asked for coffee & had to ask twice for this, the pub was full but they just didn't seem able to cope. The pub itself is a lovely traditional pub full of character & it is a shame about the service. We will give it another go on a different day & see if we have better luck. read more

I recently had lunch here as part of a family group. I enjoyed the relaxed, child friendly atmosphere and I'm sure others in our group did too. We had a good time and would go back again. The food was good with one exception, which has motivated me to write this review. I do enjoy roast potatoes, I enjoy well browned roast potatoes, but black roast potatoes? No, not really. And they were black. Generally not a complainer, even I would have spoken up and asked for the roast potatoes to be replaced, but I felt it was less important than possibly affecting the atmosphere in our group. However, I would like the kitchen staff to know that whoever decided to serve those potatoes made an error of judgement. If properly cooked roast potatoes were not available an apology plus substitute would have been better ( we would have understood- busy kitchen, burnt potatoes - it can happen!). Please, Roundhay Fox, don't do this again. read more

Had a few drinks here with my girlfriend Sunday just gone, the pub itself is lovely inside the design has a very warm and cosy feel. Staff were friendly and the prices were good. The pub is in a very nice area and across the road from tropical word and near tennis courts which is great! read more

Came here 3 years ago. Had roast beef dinner. Absolutely rancid. Had to run to the toilet and was sick. Manager apologised. The beef was out of date. Ok. Just been back today 3 years later. Chanced it. Food took an hour. Fish and chips , mushy peas cold. Waitress asked if all was "ok". Said "no" and explained was clap cold. Spent £50 including drinks. Waitress apologised and walked off. Classic. I will never ever go here again. Nobody cares about customer service any more. Roundhay fox staff will come to your hospital bed and apologise for food poisoning though. Have a drink here but do not eat. They cant cope. read more

After falling out of Roundhay Park on one of the hottest days of the year, the obvious place to fall into was the Roundhay Fox. Aesthetics wise it looks like a charming place to have a cold beer and something to eat. It's really sunny out and seems a shame to waste the day inside so we grab a table out on the front. It's busy but not overly crowded, and there's a nice relaxed atmosphere which sits well with the type of day we were having. Looking around it's kid friendly and also dog friendly too, well the outside at least, as the parched pooches were provided with water to quench their thirsts, awh! The menu is typical of the Vintage Inn calibre, and it's a little more expensive than usual pub grub, but I guess you would call it posher pub grub, and when you've gone to the bar, paid, received your wooden spoon table number, the food arrives and it looks and tastes just grand. Plus if you get there before 5pm you can take your fancy of the lunch menu, which is cheaper than ordering off the standard menu but is equally palatable. The staff seem really friendly, and if you're having trouble deciding what to order everyone has an opinion on what to order so you're in safe hands. The inside of the Fox is a little on the dark side, and seems to contrast with how bright and light everything is outside, but looking around, it's quaint and clean, and it too has a nice, relaxed, lazy afternoon atmosphere. read more

I visited this pub today with two friends to have lunch. When we ordered our meal we were advised that it would take half an hour to arrive. One and a half hours later we still had not been served despite several reminders to the staff that we had been waiting for such a long time. We were not the only customers who had to wait in vain for their lunch and, like us, several groups left without eating as it was obvious that no one cared whether we were served or not. I will never use this pub again and I would not recommend it to anyone. Disgusting service!!! read more

The Rhoundhay Fox conveniently close to Rhoundhay Park and right across the road from Rhoundhay Tropical world is such a cosy cottage like pub. The first time I went there I had mashed potatoes and steak and it was very nice. Does get a little crowded during the weekend and bank holidays. However, considering how busy it gets the service is considerably good. read more

Above average pub nosh - good service - the beers good too. Particular nice place to go in the winter.

I really liked this pub, it had lovely open fire places which we sat opposite and it's exactly what you need in the cold freezing winter. We ordered fish and chips and they were cooked nicely. The pub had a nice relaxed atmosphere. The waitors were polite and it was real cosy and homely. If you like great pub food, then it's the place to go to. read more

Went for Xmas day lunch a bit of confusion about our booking time and had to wait quite a while for our table. Staff were very busy and tried their best to cope. Food was great . In all had a fab day and left a tip as they worked their little socks off read more

I visited this pub today with two friends to have lunch. When we ordered our meal we were advised that it would take half an hour to arrive. One and a half hours later we still had not been served despite several reminders to the staff that we had been waiting for such a long time. We were not the only customers who had to wait in vain for their lunch and, like us, several groups left without eating as it was obvious that no one cared whether we were served or not. I will never use this pub again and I would not recommend it to anyone. Disgusting service!!! read more