Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 261 reviews

What Wenjy007 likes about The Fat Fox:
Kitchen has been taken over by a new chef, menu is excellent for some beer munchies. Massive selection of burgers and finger foods, even options for vegans! Over 10 of us ordered food and all of us enjoyed, service was quick considering the size of the order. Chef was very friendly also. 10/10 would recommend. View all feedback. What Brad J doesn't like about The Fat Fox:
Popped here for a drink and game of pool the pool table was shockingly unlevel and staff didn’t seem to care drinks were over expensive for such a dive the pub is generally run down and the toilets are disgusting I won’t be going back there are some great pubs in Albert road and elm grove don’t waste your time and money in this hole ! View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
3.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Brad
04.08.2024 - 22:36

Popped here for a drink and game of pool the pool table was shockingly unlevel and staff didn’t seem to care drinks were over expensive for such a dive the pub...

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Adrian
04.08.2024 - 22:36

During the quiet periods this is a great spot for a drink and a few games of pool. Friendly staff and good drinks selection on offer. Sadly it is also a hot spo...

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Kay
04.08.2024 - 22:36

What a gem of a place! Great atmosphere, great music, lovely friendly attentive staff. We will be back

James
04.08.2024 - 22:36

Carl and the staff at the fox are absolutely excellent. Very friendly, full of chat and very efficient. Highly recommend!

Summer
04.08.2024 - 22:36

Impeccable vibe, made even better by every single member of staff, (especially Carl) a great carling too, hey, Carl is the beginning of carling, even better

The Fat Fox in Portsmouth offers a mix of positive and negative experiences. While some guests enjoy the friendly staff, good food, and overall vibe, others mention issues such as unreliable service, rude staff, and the run-down nature of the pub. It seems to be a hit or miss for patrons, with some having great experiences and others vowing never to return. Despite the mixed reviews, those looking for a casual spot for drinks and pool may find what they're looking for at the Fat Fox, as long as they're prepared for the potential downsides.

Yelp
3.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Alex
06.04.2024 - 10:06

October 17, 2020 Right. Normally I couldn't care, and pass on writing a review, but last night the service was too poor to pass on the opportunity not...

Ellen
06.04.2024 - 10:06

Great pub, often has bands and acts playing which makes it even more interesting. It is buzzing every Friday and Saturday night. Good prices, good...

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 90 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 83 reviews
Heyrestaurants
2.4 ★ from 86 reviews

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