The Fox at Willian
Nestled in the picturesque village of Willian, near Letchworth and Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, The Fox is an award-winning pub and restaurant with stylish, modern bedrooms. Whether you’re a local or visiting, our charming pub offers a warm welcome to everyone, including your four-legged friends.
At the heart of The Fox is our 2-rosette restaurant, where we celebrate the very best in locally sourced, seasonal produce. Our menus change with the seasons to bring you fresh, flavourful dishes. Enjoy your meal alongside our carefully curated wine list or or explore the extensive range of real ales and lagers available at our welcoming front bar.
Seasonal Menus
At The Fox, we take pride in offering a quality dining experience focused on seasonal, locally sourced produce. Our menus combine traditional and innovative dishes, prepared with the best local ingredients. Recognised by the Michelin Guide, we are one of only six restaurants in Hertfordshire awarded for our bold flavours, culinary techniques, and consistency.
Our hearty, comforting dishes celebrate the finest seasonal produce, delivering an authentic taste of the countryside with a focus on simplicity.
The bar offers an extensive selection of wines, spirits, and real ales, perfectly complementing our menu. Whether dining indoors in our stylish setting or outside in the beautifully landscaped garden, the atmosphere is always warm and inviting, making The Fox the perfect spot for any occasion.
Boutique Bedrooms
Eight bespoke, country-smart bedrooms await you at The Fox in Willian, just outside Letchworth Garden City. Each room is thoughtfully decorated with contemporary furnishings and every detail designed for a comfortable stay - from big, cosy beds and powerful walk-in showers to fresh tea and coffee facilities, high-spec TVs, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Five garden rooms are dog-friendly, where your four-legged friend will have additional patio space, treats, bowls, and an invitation to join you at the bar!
Whether you're exploring the local Hertfordshire countryside, using The Fox as a base to visit historic towns like Hitchin, or taking a short drive to Cambridge or Hatfield House, it’s the perfect countryside weekend getaway!
We’re proud to be featured in Cool Places, Sawday's, and The Good Hotel Guide, as well as recognised in the AA Guide.
Outside Dining
The Fox boasts a beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, complete with heating, lighting, and umbrellas for year-round comfort. This space is especially popular in the warmer months, where you can relax in the sunshine, play pool in the outdoor barn (also available for private hire), or join in one of our many events, including the much-loved annual beer festival.
Awards & accreditations
Gift Cards
Give the gift of unforgettable experiences with an ACI gift card. Treat your favourite people to a hearty Sunday Roast at The Fox, or select a gift card of any amount to let them enjoy our restaurant or bar however they choose. ACI gift cards can be used at our sister venues, including the nearby Hermitage Rd and The Farmhouse at Redcoats, making it the perfect way to treat someone special to a memorable dining experience!
Helping others... ACI will donate 5% of the gift card value to supporting local charities. It won’t cost you anything but simply by buying a gift card or e-gift card you will be helping. Raising money for charity has been at the heart of the business, having raised over £100,000 in the past 10 years alone as well as sponsoring sports clubs, local charities and hosting events throughout the year to support causes close to our hearts, Macmillan to Mind and many other worthy causes in between.
You can get your gift card, by popping into any one of our sites or by calling 01462 416540.
*Valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
