Local Reviews
In October 2019, positiveadvisor said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
I went for lunch at The Fox with a couple of friends. The waiting staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was good and well presented. I liked the new layout of the tables etc. We will be going to the Fox again.
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In October 2019, Curiosity1547299187 said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Visited for lunch. Thought the refurbishment was fresh although very little different.
Two mains chosen, the fish pie had only a white fish and salmon, not a prawn in sight and the fish and chips were average, the fish bland, and the chips definitely not homemade although the kitchen said that they were. The peas with this dish were very strange, a crushed garden pea. Staff were efficient and friendly.
Underwhelmed and won’t rush back.
Two mains chosen, the fish pie had only a white fish and salmon, not a prawn in sight and the fish and chips were average, the fish bland, and the chips definitely not homemade although the kitchen said that they were. The peas with this dish were very strange, a crushed garden pea. Staff were efficient and friendly.
Underwhelmed and won’t rush back.
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In October 2019, 524grahamd said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
This pub went through a period when it was sometimes open and sometimes closed to the effect that you could never be sure it was going to be open. So we tended to avoid it. I think it also changed hands a couple of times.
Happily it is new ownership and has joined a small group of existing pubs / restaurants in the Bury St Edmunds area that are linked to the Brewshed Brewery. It has been extensively refurbished through summer 2019 and is now newly re-opened.
The premises are smart, light and airy and very well presented. Staff members were welcoming and friendly. Although a pub it also operates as a restaurant with many tables laid up for eating. The menu is interesting.
There was a good choice of draft real ales on offer, based on the beers from Brewshed Brewery which I particularly like, though not from there exclusively. We ordered only baguettes from the menu rather than a full meal and this was not a problem. The food we ordered was nicely presented, tasted delicious and the baguettes were well filled.
Whilst not as cheap as some other premises we were happy to pay the slight premium because of the nature of the premises, the good food and beer and excellent service.
Outside there is an extensive car park.
Perhaps it is because it is a ‘new’ venue in the Sudbury area, but early on Thursday lunchtime the premises were full. Luckily we had reserved a table (based upon the experience of someone else who has called there on Monday the same week). We heard several casual callers without a booking face the choice of a long wait or leaving and going elsewhere – so be warned.
Like the other pubs in the small group, I image this one will remain popular and well customised. I am definitely likely to make a return visit.
Happily it is new ownership and has joined a small group of existing pubs / restaurants in the Bury St Edmunds area that are linked to the Brewshed Brewery. It has been extensively refurbished through summer 2019 and is now newly re-opened.
The premises are smart, light and airy and very well presented. Staff members were welcoming and friendly. Although a pub it also operates as a restaurant with many tables laid up for eating. The menu is interesting.
There was a good choice of draft real ales on offer, based on the beers from Brewshed Brewery which I particularly like, though not from there exclusively. We ordered only baguettes from the menu rather than a full meal and this was not a problem. The food we ordered was nicely presented, tasted delicious and the baguettes were well filled.
Whilst not as cheap as some other premises we were happy to pay the slight premium because of the nature of the premises, the good food and beer and excellent service.
Outside there is an extensive car park.
Perhaps it is because it is a ‘new’ venue in the Sudbury area, but early on Thursday lunchtime the premises were full. Luckily we had reserved a table (based upon the experience of someone else who has called there on Monday the same week). We heard several casual callers without a booking face the choice of a long wait or leaving and going elsewhere – so be warned.
Like the other pubs in the small group, I image this one will remain popular and well customised. I am definitely likely to make a return visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2019, GGH1234 said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
10/10 service, especially Guy on the bar! Chatted to him whilst I waited for my friends to arrive, v friendly. Lovely aperol spritz!
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In November 2019, Amanda S said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Great place for informal lunch or supper.
Guy the barman was very knowledgable and friendly. Interior was clean with a good atmosphere
Guy the barman was very knowledgable and friendly. Interior was clean with a good atmosphere
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In November 2019, 418wilson69 said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Pricey but good food and service comfortable restaurant good atmosphere recommend booking easy online
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In November 2019, Robert R said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
We were weekly visitors to the previous Bulmer Fox. They always accommodated any request for the kids' food, and the main menu offered simple, high quality food, with seasonal variations. The Fox burger was the best burger in the world. Simply and perfectly cooked, with a melting herb butter, the very best chips and a beautiful rustic tomato sauce. It was nothing too fancy.But lovingly cooked. And genuinely the greatest meal you could ever wish for - I sorely miss it. We were so sad when Henry Ford and his family closed the restaurant, but understood the challenges they faced.
So when the Fox at Bulmer reopened recently, we were excited. Could it live up to the unpretentiousness and amazingly high quality of its previous incarnation?
In summary, not quite. But not bad either.
The food, service and atmosphere aren't yet close to the previous experience, but give it a chance. The staff are friendly and seem to be feeling their way well. The food is OK, if a little inconsistent. The prices are also a little too high for a weekly visit, but not eye wateringly high.
We wish Henry Ford had trialed higher prices for a while. We would have been delighted to pay more. It really was the best place to eat in a 30 mile radius.
But we now also wish the new Fox at Bulmer the very best of luck, and will visit again soon. We hope to find a more consistently high quality meal as the team gain in confidence.
So when the Fox at Bulmer reopened recently, we were excited. Could it live up to the unpretentiousness and amazingly high quality of its previous incarnation?
In summary, not quite. But not bad either.
The food, service and atmosphere aren't yet close to the previous experience, but give it a chance. The staff are friendly and seem to be feeling their way well. The food is OK, if a little inconsistent. The prices are also a little too high for a weekly visit, but not eye wateringly high.
We wish Henry Ford had trialed higher prices for a while. We would have been delighted to pay more. It really was the best place to eat in a 30 mile radius.
But we now also wish the new Fox at Bulmer the very best of luck, and will visit again soon. We hope to find a more consistently high quality meal as the team gain in confidence.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2019, John D said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Our first visit and were impressed by the clean lines of this restaurant. We were greeted by friendly staff and were shown to our table. Which i had to admit seemed rather sparse plastic chairs. Unfortunately, we had some rather noisy diners nearby by which was rather off putting. Perhaps some soft furnishings would be a good idea to deaden noise from other diners.
The menu was comprehensive but seemed to lack information of the suitability of the food i.e. if it was suitable for Vegans etc. All in all the food was to a high standard and very tasty.Will definitely go again.
The menu was comprehensive but seemed to lack information of the suitability of the food i.e. if it was suitable for Vegans etc. All in all the food was to a high standard and very tasty.Will definitely go again.
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In November 2019, Sean M said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Newly opened so had to check out three times to compare as had a lot to live up to.....
Joe & Andrew with team are providing a super smooth and wonderfully tasty Menu that keeps The Fox on our favourites list.Would like to see a specials Menu in the evening as well but that would only help visiting even more times in a month... !
Brilliant re invention, great Menu, wonderful service and lovingly prepared tasty food.
Joe & Andrew with team are providing a super smooth and wonderfully tasty Menu that keeps The Fox on our favourites list.Would like to see a specials Menu in the evening as well but that would only help visiting even more times in a month... !
Brilliant re invention, great Menu, wonderful service and lovingly prepared tasty food.
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In November 2019, kjt41 said about The Fox at Bulmer Tye
Went with the family for Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. The last thing I did before leaving was to book a table for my daughters birthday in December.
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