The place is clean, there are lots of tvs, the waitresses are very kind, the food is good the wings are big and juicy! But every time i go I explain how I just want food and the service is just soo slow for food. 30 minutes of drink service before taking food Orders that took 40 min to come. It honestly feels like they just don’t care that i would like to order and eat because i need to go.

I am surprised it has taken me so long to write a review of The Fox because it's practically a Sunday ritual to enjoy their $17.99 burger and pint special. I have never seen a better pub value than that. For an extra dollar or two, you can upgrade the special to any of their other burgers and I tend to oscillate between the Peppercorn Burger (swiss cheese and big onion ring) and the Montrealer (cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce). I think I might change my burger choice to remain slightly mysterious and unpredictable to the attentive staff, especially Glenn the bartender who always drops by to say hello. If you like sports, screens are throughout the bar with a wall sized projector on the south side. The selection of beers should satisfy everyone. I'm an IPA person and I've got the choice of Goose Island or Mill Street. Or both :) While Sundays are surely my favourite day, there are specials throughout the week. Mondays trades the burger and pint special for a steak and pint at ten bucks more but it's a generous steak. Wednesdays are second to Sundays because it usually means a substantial fried chicken breast sandwich (please bring back the verision with crispy onions!) The Fox is the definition of a neighbourhood pub. Cozy and you always feel welcome. There is no shortage of pubs in the area but we always go back to the Fox. I say that with a big of sadness because in a few years, the commercial area will be torn down to make way for a large condo development. The Fox has a sister pub in Scarbourough called the Black Dog. Perhaps someday, it will become the new Sunday place.

Its been a while but great little pub to meet friends for wings and rings and a cold beer.

Wow this place has gone down. We just ordered 5 pounds of wing for the family and they were the worst wings I've ever had. Hardly any sauce, I couldn't tell which were which, they all looked dry and they were really chewy. Not sure why. I've never had such chewy meat before. Possible old? Maybe they sat out. We picked them up and I live across the street. Foods terrible, don't waste your money here.

Seriously amazing wait staff, those ladies do not stop! Great evening, I couldn’t ask for better service! Can’t wait to come back!

Poped in a Saturday evening and the place was hopping. Had to sit at the bar but the service was great. All the pub food and atmosphere you expect from an authentic public house. Definitely will be heading back.

Classic & proper pub. Went here on St. Patty's day (2023) and could not have had a better time. While the location may be small compared to some other places, it adds to it's charm. Good selection of beers on tap with outstanding service and great food. Perfect place to pop in for a pint and some wings.

It was my first time at this fine establishment. The place was packed, and yet the service was still amazing. Seems like a well oiled machine running here. The calamari, chicken wings and fries were top notch. Best pub I’ve been to in Durham region.

Used to love this place but the food and service have really gone downhill.

Our family of 6 (one requiring a high chair) visited in July 6th. I had called a week prior to get a patio reservation for 1130am when they first opened and the nice woman that answered my call was and to check and confirm that they could accommodate a high chair as the table we would be reserving is one of the high top tables, not usual chair height. We arrived, signed the covid contact sheet, we're given choices of which table to choose from - was experiencing a high heat alert feeling like 37c - we picked the table that was mostly shaded (clear roof covering let light through) and got the spot with the most breeze, otherwise I think it would have been unbearable for the kids (and me 😆). The menu selection was great, it was Wing night(all day), they have a kids menu as well. We as a table got a Montrealer burger, ranch wrap (chicken), poutine, large Caesar salad, and a nachos and cheese kids meal. The only error I realized after we paid was that we were charged for a small chocolate milk which should have been included in the kids meal. Not a big deal, and after having their sales impacted by covid for so long I think I'll be okay not asking for a refund 😉 the service we received was excellent, my kids have named this their 2nd favourite place to eat (East side Mario's has their hearts at the moment from pre-covid times). We will be back, just hopefully not on another heat alert day.

Great Chicken Wings. Fantastic Steak and mushroom pie. Cozy pub atmosphere.

I have been here many times excellent pub food of a higher quality

Old school pub...great food specials. Homemade jerk wings are 🔥

AMAZING! This was my first outdoor patio experience since COVID shut us all down... and it tasted sweeter than ever 😆. Beer, food, and actual people gathered together in a great venue. The servers were top notch too. The only negative is the noise from the 401 out back, but you get used to it. Thanks for the excellent time folks.

Joanna and crew are great Food is excellent…. But don’t go on a Saturday ———- So… editing my review. Saturday night I went to see the leafs play and have wings. Unfortunately the bartender Glen was totally dismissive of the customers asking to watch the leafs game rather the college basketball. The Fox always plays the leafs games as it’s good for business and a destination There was nobody watching college basketball and he basically told me to just shut up! All customers were surprised with his behavior and rudeness. I cancelled my order and went to leave and Glen kindly said “okay go get out of here” I frequent the Fox now and then through the week and its great. I will never go back until Glen is either trained or gone. I have heard of others saying the same regarding his behavior smugness and total disrespect for customers. Ownership needs to take notice.

Great service and food! Very cozy pub feel, will definitely be going back!

Went last night with friends. It was my first time and it was great! The service was awesome and the food as well. I will definitely be back. Thanks 😊

Had chicken pot pie last night, very good, .puff pastry was great.

Nice local pub. Food and drinks are good and staff is friendly and welcoming

Good food, great service, all covid protocols observed.

Great food choices and decent pint of Guinness always. Joanne is a Rockstar!

Always a great time! Jenn was the best. Awesome recommendations for food and some good laughs! Will be back!

Pretty good , laid back, old school pub with nice casual eating. Service was great 👍 Beer selection is pretty good too (:

Food is delicious, never disappointed. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere and most importantly the service is amazing. Joanne goes above and review. Thank you

Great pub ambiance. Super friendly staff. Food was top notch for pub fare. Loved that they were using what local ingredients and beers they could find. Would go back for sure if I was passing through again.

Great staff good service good food

It was really good, the server was very nice,I had the wings as my family had the day the wings before and I would go back to try all the appetizers.

Excellent service, good eats and reasonable prices. What's not to love? Well the fluffy pop music at a pub maybe ;p

Friendly staff. Good food. Pleasant atmosphere.

We go here every week. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is excellent, and reasonably priced. They also have daily specials, and a nice ( heated) patio. This is definitely our “go to” place to get together with friends.

It was a marvelous experience. Felt like we were the only ones yet the place was packed.

Had lunch on patio. We had fish & chips and signature chili. Food was good & waitress was friendly.

Great food and always a great atmosphere. Love having this as my local.

Food was disgusting. And my mash potato was very cold. I feel sorry for a female bar staff woman as she seemed to be on her own.

Friendly service, spacious but cozy pub-like interior, with adorable pictures and artwork featuring foxes. Large and varied menu, it has something for everyone! The French onion soup, mussels and the yorkie bowl are terrific!

Great menu. Great food. The service is very friendly. Has a neighborhood feel to it which is very welcoming. Wings are really good.

Had dinner with a friend of mine on Friday March 11, 2022 and loved my experience. Have lived in Pickering for a thousand years and it was only my second time dining at this Pub. I was so impressed! Wine list was fabulous and very reasonably priced. Food was terrific, I had the mussels and they were out of this world. Our server, Allison was outstanding. Place was busy, very welcoming. My weekly default is Jack Astor's; however, no longer. I was dubious about ordering mussels in a pub but Allison told me they were purchased fresh daily and even told me where. Give The Fox Goes Free a visit, they will not disappoint.

We try to support local businesses in Pickering so have been to most of the pubs in our town. This is our favourite. The staff treat my kids well, and the food is good!

Delicious food. Great selection of draft beer. Staff are fantastic!

Good little pub. Food was exceptionally great. Would go back again for sure...

Friendly pub atmosphere. Food and service were perfectly fine.

Great food, great service.. Friendly atmosphere!!

Friendly staff accommodated a large retirement party for us. First time there, but will definitely be back for a meal with a smaller group of people.

Great wings and good service. The patio has a view of "not" the street which is a nice bonus in this area. I'll try the other food one day, but for now recommend the Home made jerk sauce.