The Fox at Bulmer Tye

4.7/5 based on 416 reviews
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Came in today after not being able to get a table elsewhere (forgot to book 😫) after a quick phonecall to the fox they allocated us a table very quickly.

After not knowing either of the lagers I followed the waitresses suggestion, ended up being one of the nicest pints of beer I've had.

Me and my other half both ordered roast sirloin of beef; the meal was incredible. The beef tender and also slightly pink, very soft to cut. Carrots full of flavour although couldn't put my finger on whether cooked in honey or stock. Gravy lovely too with a strong beef flavour, green veg leeks and cabbage, a beautiful big Yorkie and toasties were crispy but soft in the middle.

Can't fault any of the experience and would happily go again. Just wish I could of eaten more!

Bill for two pints of lager and 2 roasts (£51.00)

Liam
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Lovely food in a cool setting.
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Fantastic food, great service, waitresses always smiling .
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First visit to the Fox, will definitely return.
Friendly staff and welcome.
Plenty of menu choice and nice you can choose small or large plates, good idea.
Very clean and airy restaurant.
Food reasonably priced. Looking forward to going back and trying the steak menu.
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No free table so rating based on previous visit. So always book
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A good service from this pub restaurant, with a good menu to choose from and the staff were very friendly,.
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Angus black steak was spectacular. I'll be back. 😋👍
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We decided to visit here as half way between our friends and us and we love Gusto Pronto restaurants
We were warmly welcome by Amma the front of house Manager
The weather was miserable outside but it was warm indoors
We found the menu choice very good for our tastes
We had mackerel pate and ham hock bonbons starters and the bonbons were very tasty
Onto mains and again very good with the steak and brewshed pies along with really well cooked pink duck breasts and a steak cooked exactly to request. The accompanying sauces on any dish worked well and we like the creativity re the potatoes and other vegetables
Amma and the team looked after us really well, attentive but not over bearing.
We recommend this place
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Booked a table as we had done a lot of research into the local pubs and the Fox seemed to be a good choice based on previous comments.
We arrived about 30 minutes before the table was booked so we could enjoy a drink before dinner. There were only five tables throughout the restaurant being used besides us and no one drinking in the bar area.
Three young girls were working the bar and restaurant. We were brought the menu, which we had looked online anyway, but as the food was being brought out, I thought that the pie listed looked tiny for £18, with a small cup of American style fries. Then we noticed that there were signs all around the premises stating that no cash is accepted throughout the business. I had cash with me and my intention was to pay in cash, so was disappointed with this.
As one of the young girls went past us, I mentioned that we wanted to pay cash and she reiterated to me that cash was not acceptable. I stated that I believed that it was illegal not to accept tender with the monarch's head on it and she said that as many people state the same, she had researched it and found that it only applies if that is the only form of payment if the person doesn't have any other means of payment. The way this was enforced, made us feel uncomfortable and we soon realised why there were so few people in the premises on a Saturday night. We decided to cancel our table and go elsewhere so I approached the bar to settle the bill and was more than gobsmacked at the cost of two large glasses of wine and a bottle of cider at £31.50. Wine was £12.50 a glass, more than I have paid in parts of London.
The owners need to understand that we are in a cost of living crisis and catering for 5 tables on a Saturday night doesn't work out economically, overcharging for what I considered to be a lower than average amount of food, which I'm grateful that we didn't have, then charging around 50% more for a glass of wine than other pubs in the area.It's no wonder it was so empty!
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Love The Fox, have been many times, food always good quality and staff friendly and helpful as ever. Lunch on this occasion did not disappoint.
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Great food. The pork chop was enormous and the sirloin steak was cooked perfectly.

Can't wait until we go back again.
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Celebration lunch. Food was great. Excellent service. Will definitely visit again. Lovely atmosphere.
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I’m delighted to have found The Fox for a Sunday lunch - simply the best I’ve had in ages.
Opted for the beef, which was delivered on a warmed plate beautifully pink and not swimming in gravy. Roast potato’s that were fluffy and crispy, clearly not having been sat around all day.
Lastly a selection of fresh vegetables - the cauliflower cheese was to die for !
The restaurant is very spacious and people are only dining so it’s a peaceful environment in which to enjoy a superb Sunday lunch.
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Beautiful decor.
Ate outside in one of the converted sheds, very lovely.
We had the steak burgers delicious and beautifully presented.
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Excellent fish and chips for a weekday lunch. Lovely stylishly decorated dining room, pleasant atmosphere, very friendly staff and well designed and interesting menu. Will definitely be coming back to try some of the other really nice dishes I saw on the menu. Just sorry my mum paid and messed up tipping on the machine and then we didn’t have enough change for a proper tip sorry!
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Went there for a wake. Biacao is not extra dry martini . You don't have it say so Don't fob off the punter. Just saying in.
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We attended a wake today, couldn't wish for better
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Popped into The Fox for lunch half-way round a Sudbury circular walk. So impressed. The food was excellent. Plenty of choice on the menu and specials. Thoughtfully presented and generous portions. Carafes of wine available and Brewshed beers. The pub itself is well laid out and the staff friendly and attentive. I cannot recommend it enough.
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The vegan menu was disappointing. There were two choices as a main dish - Cauliflower steak or Gnocchi. These have been the only choices on the menu for over six months. As I don't like Gnocchi, I did try it, as a change from the cauliflower steak, but ended up only eating the peas, I am fed up of only having one choice each time I visit this restaurant while the non-vegans have at least six choices, so can have a different meal. This is really disappointing and means that I am reluctant to return even though the food is well cooked and tasty, and will be looking for other places to eat where the vegan menu is not an after thought.
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Very good Sunday roast, good beer and wine selection, excellent service.
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Fabulous food as always
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A lovely restaurant with smashing food. Great service with very pleasant smiley staff. All local beers brewed in nearby Sudbury. Will certainly go again. Super.
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Relaxed vibe, great choices on the menu, delicious wines.
We went with another couple and even though it was pouring we sat outside in one of their covered booths while we waited for our table and enjoyed a bottle...Nice to be outside!
As I said the food is really good. Two courses was plenty for us. I had fish, the others had various meats. There was a veggie option (which I nearly went for).
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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The staff Fran & Molly were very nice, polite & helpful. I would definitely recommend eating here, the roast beef diner was superb. Great value for money *****
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Had lunch here today which was just great. Delicious food, good service. We were not hurried.
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