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The Crafty Fox

Bar

One of the Best Places To Visits in Hyndburn


Address

21 Abbey St, Accrington BB5 1EN, United Kingdom

Website

craftyfox.info

Contact

+44 1254 351663

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (242 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 12 to 6 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Sara S. 8 months ago on Google
    3rd time eating here now. Food is all fresh and cooked to order, I’ve loved every meal so far, can’t wait to try more of the menu! Home made cheese and onion pie was to die for!♥️Paul is lovely and the style inside is great!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graham S. 1 year ago on Google
    We love the Crafty Fox. Super little bar in Accrington that serves brilliant, fresh cooked food. All staff are great too. We can't go past the place without calling in for a beer or two! 😂🍻 Also do a super breakfast at weekends now too, for a very reasonable price 👌🏽😊
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a wonderful meal here tonight. Beautifully cooked haddock, melted in the mouth. Nice big chips, and served with very tasty curry sauce and tartare sauce. My friend had an amazing steak and ale pie which was huge, and came with big chips and veg. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The waitress was really nice and very helpful too. Would definitely recommend to give this place a try.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon D. 6 months ago on Google
    Treated ourselves to lunch here for my wife’s birthday. The food and service was exceptional. The steak pie was the best pie I’ve ever eaten, it was enormous and full of thick chunks of tender steak. We’ll definitely be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt S. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit to the newly opened Crafty Fox, and i was not disappointed. If you love a pie, then add this place to your list. I had the cheese pie, it came with real chips and beans. The pie had funfair onions incorporated, I could eat those on there own. Cheese was high quality and the pastry crust, just melted. My dining companion had the Steak and ale pie, of course I sampled and just as good, pastry a little thicker due to all the meat and gravy, still melted and seasoned perfectly. Price was amazing at £12.00each. I will definitely be back and highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca B. 7 months ago on Google
    An amazing quirky little place ! Food is brilliant ! Defo recommended the crafty sharing combo! Service is lovely ! Made it extra special as they where very welcoming with my dog! Can’t wait to come back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The S. 1 year ago on Google
    Dined here several times... Great food! Freshly cooked & very tasty. Tried breakfast also recently... Well impressed. The staff are really friendly and down to earth...one stand out behind the bar.... Kim, such a bubbly character, an asset to the place. We love having a couple of hours sitting at the bar on a day off... Well done all involved in the running of the pub.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica 2 years ago on Google
    During the day this is a lovely Accrington hotspot to grab an authentic bite to eat, it then transforms into a qwerky bar which is full of life and also doesn't disappoint. The decor is amazing and really brings Accrington to light.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 em 1 year ago on Google
    Came here today, Sunday, for lunch with family. 4 adults and 1 child. The place is really cool and intimate and has a great atmosphere. Felt like it could be at home in a hip area of Manchester or European city. Choice of drinks is absoluteluly vast, and everything on the menu looked appetising. I chose the Loaded Hotdog (see pic) and was happily accommodated when I asked for a side of coleslaw, which I loved. Ths food was superbly presented, delicious and well priced. On a final note, I cannot speak highly enough of the staff who were efficient, fun, friendly and chatty. Have already raved to family and friends, and I will return
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jennifer g. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a few pics from when I've been there. Food is amazing with some great drinks to choose from. Atmosphere is good and all the staff are very friendly. If you haven't been yet your missing out
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 El J. 2 years ago on Google
    A welcome addition to Accrington. We popped in for a few drinks mid week. Small venue (ex shop) split over two floors with some nooks and crannies created during the makeover. It's typical of the small bars that have opened up over the last few years. The decor is rock musicish (if that's a thing). The center piece is a wonderful mural of Accy with various international and local celebrities. Accrington's own Sgt Pepper album cover. There is a good range of drinks which are not too expensive. It's already developed a pleasant atmosphere. We didn't try the food which consists of pub classics served at lunchtime and in the evening. I think a decent meal would give this a review a 5th Star. Walk past Spoons and give a local pub a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma W. 1 year ago on Google
    I have eaten here twice now and both times the food has been delicious. I had the cheese pie on my first visit and the sirloin steak the second time. Both freshly cooked and served promptly. The only small thing I would mention is that we were not offered any desserts after our mains courses and I'm sure they would be absolutely delicious going off the standard of the mains! Will definitely be eating here again! An asset to the town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine M. 1 year ago on Google
    First time today and was not disappointed. Very quirky with lovely, friendly staff. Great, Christmassy atmosphere. 🎄 Halloumi fries to share to start and, with the large portion sizes, thank goodness we did! Mains of the Crafty Fox burger and fries and 2 handmade cheese and fairground onion pies, chips and veg left us with no room for dessert. All homemade, fresh and oh so tasty. 😋 Finished off with a delicious cappuccino. This came with a mini mince pie, which was a lovely touch. Highly recommended. 👌 Will definitely be back to try other things in the menu. Oh, and love the music.🎶 🎵 😍 ❤️ Thanks for a lovely afternoon. 😃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith C. 11 months ago on Google
    Popped in before going to football. Fitted us in at short notice. Great landlord with good beer choice, was driving so couldn't sample the craft choices. The food was excellent, burger was juicy and very tasty, probably the best I've ever had. Will defo be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashleigh C. 5 months ago on Google
    Proper home cooked food! Service is great and the food is homemade and extra tasty! Favourite place to eat!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 9 months ago on Google
    Quirky and full of character bar, with fantastic and friendly service. The food was amazing, the pies, made fresh to order were unbelievable. Highly recommended!!

  • 5/5 Nicola S. 4 months ago on Google
    Really lovely little place, very friendly staff. Loads of choice for food which really was tasty, all of our party cleared their plates! One of party has allergies and they catered really well for that. Wish I would have had the Sunday lunch as it looked delicious!

  • 5/5 Brendan T. 10 months ago on Google
    Been here on half a dozen occasions over the last 6 months with several colleagues for food. Great service, even better food. Amazed how the chef can get all the food out so quickly, to such a high standard. With there being a number of us, we place our food order the day before and it's always ready on arrival.

  • 5/5 Emilia G. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Food is top notch and there’s so many options. We had the nachos, hot dog and cheese pie. The wide range of drinks defiantly adds to the experience. will definitely be coming back soon!

  • 5/5 Andrew U. 3 months ago on Google New
    2nd visit this week. 1st visit we had the Christmas set menu which was superb! Chose the cheese and onion pie from the main menu today, one of the best I've ever had. Excellent service every time and a great atmosphere. Also great to see some different German beers on offer. 🍻

  • 5/5 Sammy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here yesterday for my birthday and wow just wow staff are lovely food is absolutely beautiful and im such a picky eater too! I had the steak pie mash and veg and wowzers! Loved it so much booked me and my mother inlaw in for day after I can absolutely guarantee this is my new go too for lunches! Lovely little atmosphere and great prices!

  • 5/5 PAUL M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic decor based on a manc theme. Food smells awesome with lots of comments from the patrons. Turned out that was only the gravy so can't wait to give food a go.

  • 5/5 Susan L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing! Staff were really friendly and helpful! Even allowed us to move Upstairs to eat! Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice food and drink venue. Decent selection of lagers and drinks. 2 adults and 2 teenagers had very nice main meals. The deco, private tables and mural of Accrington upstairs aid a nice experience.

  • 5/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, staff and beer. Lots of bookings for food which looks lovely. Cracking micro pub and has live music 🎶

  • 5/5 Dee A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food good but not alot of choice and hardly any vegetarian options. Manager just a bit pushy but quite pleasant. The actual pub is very neat and tidy and appealing and their own brewed larger was a hit with the husband !!

  • 5/5 Ann D. 2 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic new place to have come to Accrington. I've only had a drink there with my husband but my stepson has had a meal there with his mother twice now and they said it was wonderful. Will have to try it, as when we were there the food smelled really good! So here's to next time we visit we will be booking a table first 🙂.

  • 5/5 david a. 2 years ago on Google
    Top place good food good pint

  • 5/5 sarah jo h. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous friendly staff, brilliant atmosphere, quirky furnishings and artwork, amazing 😍 can't wait to try the food!

  • 5/5 J R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, a bit of quality to Accrington, nice people

  • 5/5 David H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food - superb host will go again - well done Paul Fox

  • 5/5 ken s. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic craft beers and food , new 2 Accrington and a welcome addition a must visit if your in the area

  • 5/5 gasinstaller a. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere, nice feeling and good people. Top chief and reasonable prices! A*****


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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