The Warmest Of Welcomes
Popular Gastro Pub The Rum Fox continues to gain in popularity and is being recognized on a national scale, writes Gail Bailey
Stylish country pub and restaurant The Rum Fox, nestled in the picturesque village of Grindleton continues to be a favourite dining spot for both locals and visitors to the Ribble Valley.
Chef Patron Bob Geldeard and his team really have created the perfect space to spend quality time with family and friends. The wonderful interior has wood panelling, oak beams, a huge fireplace and a feature quartz-topped bar. There is a modern open plan kitchen in the restaurant creating a contemporary and vibrant experience and alongside this is the fabulous food and wonderful, welcoming team.
The stylish and cosy surroundings allow customers to dine in the restaurant, bar, private dining room or the wonderful garden room with an amazing louvred retractable roof – perfect as we start to look towards the arrival of spring and (hopefully!) blue skies. The pub really is the ideal place to relax, unwind and sample some of the sensational seasonal menus Bob has created: “We change our dishes weekly dependent upon ingredients,” he explains. Some of the recent offerings include Lancashire cheese soufflé with cheese sauce and Grindleton apple chutney, Tosside venison loin, cevenne onion, red cabbage, braised shoulder brioche bun, creamed potatoes and red wine sauce – and the ever-favourite choice of pies such as chicken, bacon and tarragon with mustard sauce, seasonal greens and crinkle cut chips.
The seven-course tasting menu continues to be a success and customers can enjoy this with a selection of matching wines: “We will also soon be hosting another one of our popular wine club events,” says Bob. “We hold one every two months and they are always a busy and enjoyable night. The evening includes a five-course tasting menu, matched with the perfect wine, sourced and selected by experienced master of wines at Milestone Wines of Clitheroe.”
No stranger to accolades The Rum Fox have recently been finalists at two coveted award ceremonies: “We were in the final six of the ‘One to Watch’ award which is part of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list, chosen from a shortlist of pubs that are nominated by food critics, writers, gastropub chefs and other food influencers,” explains Bob. “It was such an honour to be in the final six and to make the trip down to London to attend the awards ceremony. The whole team are proud of the journey we have been on since opening less than two years ago.”
Alongside this The Rum Fox were also in the final of the Best Pub in Lancashire at the Lancashire Tourism Awards recently and were thrilled to be named in the top four. And when The Good Food Guide listed its top 50 cosy pubs, The Rum Fox was one of only three named in Lancashire. “The restaurant review guide sends anonymous inspectors to assess restaurants based on their food, hospitality and atmosphere,” explains Bob, “so we were thrilled to be included!”
In addition to their success Bob and the team have now introduced the opportunity for customers to host their celebrations and it couldn’t be a more perfect spot to raise a glass with family and friends: “We have customers taking over the whole pub for an evening or day celebration,” says Bob. “Or for smaller events we have our beautiful private dining space that seats 10 guests or the garden room where we can host up to 30.” The Rum Fox is especially perfect for weddings where up to 80 guests can be catered for.
There really is plenty to choose from at The Rum Fox. Whether it’s an early bird meal, a lovely long lunch, a romantic dinner or even a ‘stop off’ after a walk in the Ribble Valley countryside the menu continually evolves: “We’ve also extended our two or three course set menu from lunch time into the evening on Wednesday and Thursdays,” explains Bob – a perfect mid-week treat!
Gift Vouchers are also available, perfect for a Mother’s Day treat, birthday gift or for any other special occasion. For more information, to make a booking, or to be on the VIP list and be the first to hear about upcoming events visit the website.
The Rum Fox
Sawley Road
Grindleton
Clitheroe BB7 4QS
01200 871691
info@therumfox.co.uk
therumfox.co.uk
