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The Fox and Vivian

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pub Bar and grill Steak house British restaurant

One of the Top rated British restaurants in Royal Leamington Spa


Address

32 Clarendon Ave, Leamington Spa CV32 4RZ, United Kingdom

Website

www.foxandvivian.com

Contact

+44 1926 426559

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (600 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 am to 12 pm, 12:30 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (15) staff (11) great (10) time (9) friendly (8) atmosphere (8) Lovely (7) good (7) menu (7) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 CJ R. 1 year ago on Google
    First time I’ve been for a long time and must say it was excellent. Had the Cote De Boeuf which was top end restaurant grade, and much better value. Beer selection also excellent. So impressed, was expecting usual pub food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Looney B. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been three times and always had a fantastic meal. The Sirloin in my surf and turf was juicy and cooked to perfection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elliot B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had an absolutely great experience at the Fox and Vivian.....great seletion of beers, the food was superb (double Wagu burger, maybe the best I have had to be honest) and the service was excellent; even the music could not be faulted....all in all a top venue to drink and or eat....definitely worth a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BRIAN A. 1 year ago on Google
    Consistently great food and friendly service. We’ve been going for years - it’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Great place to watch the rugby matches too!!

  • 2/5 Martin P. 8 months ago on Google
    Sorry to say all the hand pump beers were off. There wasn't any dark rum. Can not rate the pub. Will try again. See can leave a positive review

  • 5/5 Peter K. 4 months ago on Google
    Christmas dinner was perfect and tasty

  • 5/5 Chris R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Incredible atmosphere, lovely service and one of the best steaks I’ve ever had 10/10 highly recommend

  • 5/5 Jane S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Lovely place to visit. Great food and good service. Would help if the toilets could be improved but still a nice place to eat.

  • 5/5 Simon N. 4 months ago on Google
    A Christmas drinks party with friends, we booked the standup table for 10 which was ideal at no extra cost. Good drinks choice, great decor and a lively Saturday crowd. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

  • 1/5 Richard B. 4 months ago on Google
    Yesterday, 5 December, I phoned and made a reservation with you. Your staff member asked me for what time, and how many. I told him for 8 PM, two people. No problem, he said, took my name, and said all was good for an 8 PM booking. I have lived for many years in Leamington, but never eaten at your place. I saw some nice comments about it recently on one of the local online groups, so decided to give it a try. WHAT A MISTAKE! We arrived on time, the place was moderately busy but not crowded, and after attracting the attention of two female staff in heavy conversation at the far end of the room, we were seated, drink orders taken, and the menus provided. We chose from it, waited 15 minutes, and then managed to get someone to come and take our order. Two NY Strips plus various extras. We then waited. And waited. After a further 45 minutes, at 9 PM, we persuaded one of your staff girls to come to the table. She said they were busy and it would be another 20 minutes. We told her to cancel our order, because we were leaving. We paid for our drinks, I told the girl firmly but politely ,of our disgust, and that I would be in touch both with the management and on social media. No apology was offered. We left, our evening totally ruined. Frankly, in all my long life I have only walked out of a restaurant a couple of times. Your treatment of two new, local customers interested in your much-touted restaurant was simply disgraceful.

  • 4/5 Nicky F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a Sunday lunch here, a nice meal with good vegetables. However, we waited an hour for our food to arrive. The service was somewhat haphazard, friendly but not very attentive. Would advise booking to eat earlier in the day.

  • 5/5 Samantha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend!! I hired their lovely function room for a party and it was an absolute fantastic night. All their staff were professional and very friendly. The food was nothing short of stunning! Thank you so much.

  • 1/5 Sofia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere but shocking customer service. We went to this pub in two occasions as we wanted to give it a second chance, so we went last night but ended up being served by the same very rude young lad who was notoriously disgusted by having to serve customers. We were not drunk, rude or demanding but his actitud was that bad that we didn’t want to order another round so we don’t annoy the guy and we just left. This is not the first time it happens either with the same member of the staff so that’s why sadly we won’t be back.

  • 3/5 Alison F. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a Sunday roast in aid of Mother's day. The food was absolutely lovely, beef was melt in the mouth & veggies were to due for. There was a vegetarian option on the menu but no info regarding dietary issues, none of the staff asked if there were any food items which need to be avoided. Also, one of the ladies toilet cubicles was almost impossible to get in to without twisting & contorting. So, 3 stars for the quality of food & service.

  • 5/5 Ben R. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely place, friendly staff. It's veeery popular though so if you want food, be sure to book well in advance. If you're just after a well made drink, you can walk-in most of the time. They're currently re-doing their cocktail list but can make most of the classics on request for ~£9 a go, worth the money because they make them strong! I recommend the Espresso Martini for both a good coffee and alcohol hit!

  • 4/5 Peter E. 9 months ago on Google
    1st class service, food & proper beer to drink, not just pale ale and larger, so all good there. The not so good, the most uncomfortable chairs I've ever sat on, the bars on the backrest cut into your buttcheeks, my wife had bruises. Also such a loud environment, deafening! Could really do with some sound absorbing material, we were literally shouting across the table to be heard, otherwise all good… 😁

  • 5/5 mandana m. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent customer service. Lovely atmosphere. Incredibly accommodating staff, very pleasant and helpful. Interesting menu, I went for the burger. It was one of the best I've ever had in uk. Bearing in mind, I live in London where we have a wide range of burger places, and I'm very fussy when it comes to red meat. this was high-quality meat, cooked at perfection. Yummy bun, great sauce. I went for the first one on the menu, Wagu, Japanese meat, SO yummy. Great quality malbec on the glass too, which is always a bonus, and they have oil neck which would be my next option. Highly recommend this place

  • 2/5 Panic “No Saint” At The T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great, so why 2 stars? So many mistakes. Bringing out 5 medium steaks just casually saying “we did them all the same” despite none being medium, constantly bringing the wrong food for our group, and the whole setup felt like a money grab last night with the focus on the football game but we’ll still take your money for your group meal. Barely any table service, and also the table was ok for 8 ppl max but we had 10, resulting in spillages aplenty including my £60 shirt getting ruined. All this would be ok if you don’t command top prices, but you set your bar high then so do I.

  • 5/5 maureen m. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a family party yesterday for my sisters 70th, organised by my eldest niece. We had the whole of upstairs to ourselves, no restrictions didn't order food till about 3pm(although 1.30 / 2pm was originally arranged) we were left to our own device's. But when we were ready staff were efficient, prompt and polite." BEST SUNDAY ROAST IVE EVER HAD IN A RESTAURANT ". Took a doggy bag(which wasn't frowned on, as I so many other establishment,s). Thank you guys👍🥳👌. Mo🙂

  • 5/5 Beckie T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place never fails to deliver. Forget Miller and Carter or Marco Pierre white’s the steak here is spot on every single time. Lovely vibe and decor, Fox and Vivian has it all. Well worth every penny and don’t be fooled sides are big enough for main meals 😂 They defo don’t need this review for more bookings as they’re always busy, make sure you book early you don’t want to miss out 👌

  • 5/5 Dawn L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely pub, busy with Sunday diners nice atmosphere. Lovely decor & fit out with clean tables. Even the unruly pug who was a little vocal at times added to the ambience. Drinks reasonably priced & served well.

  • 4/5 Jonathan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place. The food is amazing. Wonderful Sunday roast and amazing atmosphere. Prices are a little steep.

  • 5/5 Cat L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the best ribeye steak I have ever eaten! Locally sourced, beautifully cooked to perfection and the service and staff outstanding. Cannot wait to return for more! Bravissimo!!!!!

  • 5/5 Alejandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the best steak and chips I had for a long time. Also great service and friendly atmosphere.

  • 4/5 David J. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a nice fillet steak. Not impressed with the upstairs dining area . Dark a bit seedy And naff dining tables. Quite expensive for what you pay to be honest.

  • 5/5 kyle p. 3 years ago on Google
    Decided to try The Fox and Vivian and really enjoyed the pub and food. Good looking place with friendly staff and the current cut down menu is decent. Food was tasty and excellent quality. I'll definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 Emma W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food, great service & friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend & we’ll definitely be back! My recommendation would be the Wagyu burger, possibly the best burger I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Ben C. 2 years ago on Google
    been to this place twice in the last two months for family bday events and the food and service is outstanding, great locals in there, everyone friendly, the gaffer is great and welcoming. We have to come from Coventry to experience this kind of stuff. Keep it up guys and we will see you again for sure. Your steaks are totally off it.

  • 2/5 Hayley A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was lovely, but service felt incredibly rushed. We were given no time to look over the menu, which also wasn’t made clear this would not be the menu on the website. Additionally, there were no prices on the menu we were given, and the roasts ended up varying considerably in cost. Once our food was cleared we were immediately given our receipt and asked to pay, without being asked if there was anything else we wanted. Created a rather unfriendly atmosphere, as such we were in and out in 50 minutes despite having the table booked for 2 hours. Quite disappointing as I never had anything bad to say about the place until today.


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Amenities


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

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