The Fox Pub & Dining, hidden in the village of Keston, near Bromley, is a new venture from owners Paul and Gail Spencer, who also run the nearby Heathfields Café.
Both of them have a background of working in other industries - publishing and interior design – but the lure of hospitality brought them into the pub sector.
They opened in January 2024 after the Fox underwent a massive refurbishment using Gail’s experience as an interior designer. Think plush green and gold with stunning walled prints, a waiting area next to a roaring fire, an exclusive private dining area and comfortable bar.
Relaxed environment
The restaurant serves a high-quality, freshly prepared menu with seasonal produce. It offers pub classics with a twist to some more interesting, eclectic dishes and where possible it supports other local suppliers and producers.
There is also a private dining room with space for 14 people which is proving popular.
The bar area has a relaxed environment where customers can enjoy a drink, a snack and can even bring their furry friend.
There is also an outdoor terrace that provides a relaxed space during the summer and winter months, while the outdoor garden provides a laid-back vibe where customers can also dine from The Fox Pizza Den.
Continuous plans
Customers can also enjoy Jazz Night on a Tuesday and Tapas Night on a Thursday.
But the couple are not resting on their laurels. They have continual plans for improvement of the business from updating the internal design to improving the customer experience.
Judges were impressed with their real passion, business approach and focus on the customer experience.
