Top 50 Gastropubs

The Fox and Barrel

Tarpoley, Cheshire

One of Cheshire’s finest country pubs, as recommended in the Good Food Guide for many years

The Fox & Barrel is a freehouse offering dishes containing the highest quality ingredients and paired with a wide range of beers, local real ales and wines.

The dog-friendly pub prides itself on the friendly, attentive services in a traditional, relaxing atmosphere with beamed ceilings and welcoming open fires.

Executive chef Richard (Dickie) Cotterill uses only the best raw materials and locally sourced ingredients to produce fresh daily menus and a succession of superb dishes.

Diners can feast on chorizo and squid risotto served with Manchego cheese and squid ink tuile and beetroot tarte tarin with chicory, goat’s curd and orange dressing.

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