The Fox At Roby Mill

We had a pre booked table for 7 people. We were asked to pre-order food (I guessed so they could make sure everything was in stock). We turned up and the first thing to be mentioned was that 3 out of 7 of us would need to change our request of dessert as they only had 1 manchester tart. They said we could choose after our main course though. When drinks were placed on the table, the waiters seemed like they were in a rush, as the drinks spilt slightly on the table, leaving it sticky. We mentioned this to a member of staff, who said they'd clean it right away... no-one ever did that. All the starters and main courses were amazing, no-one could fault any of the food, the plates were taken away slowly and afterwards we were asked if we'd like to see the dessert menu. We, of course, said yes and waited 30 minutes, to which the staff seemed to have forgotten we were there (bare in mind we were 1 of maybe 5 tables at the time). We then decided to look online for the menu as it didn't seem like it was going to come. I then went to the till to request that someone took our order. They apologised and came straight over. When the food started to come to the table (approximately 20 minutes later), the waiter realised no cutlery was ever given out, so went to get some. Overall, the food was great. Sadly, the service was substandard. Hopefully, this is rectified so the service compliments the food. You haven't lost us as customers but it'd be nice to see some changes (maybe some sort of senior waiter to keep things running smoothly).

We enjoyed our meal and the staff was excellent. The car park was very busy so we had to park around the corner, easy enough tho. As much as I enjoyed the food and it was very good quality I wouldn't have a dessert next time as I found it very expensive for the size. I do however recommend the prawns to start and the chicken burger.

A very warm and friendly welcome and helpful staff. There was a real fire in the bar area which really added to the relaxed and comfortable feel. A great choice of beers and other drinks. The food is really very good indeed with a good choice of dishes and high quality cooking. I had the root vegetable and butter bean terrine with harissa and it was one of the most enjoyable plant based dishes that I've eaten outside home in a long time.

Shocking tonight, fish bones found in son's miniature fish off children's menu...! Steak ordered medium/well done comes out rare..! Chicken/ham pie comes out no ham.! Blue cheese sauce ordered come with steak, comes out twice not blue cheese sauce, ordered 3rd sauce peppercorn sauce with brandy.. didn't taste of either, asked see manager young girl says can I help, explain everything young girl who apologises says not only people complain tonight new head. Chef..! Hope for sake fox he's not there long ad fox is brilliant pub serves quality food, unfortunately not tonight for birthday meal