Foxcote, Little Barrow

A pleasant rural pub in an isolated spot. The unassuming exterior of this country pub belies the friendly and individual welcome which awaits the visitor. Originating in the mid-Nineteenth century as an ale house called the Railway Inn, after the main Chester to Manchester line which runs close by. It was created 200 years earlier by knocking together two cottages into an alehouse known as the Snig (eel). The present pub benefits from having a sandstone cellar. In the mid eighties it was renamed the Foxcote Manor after a restored steam locomotive on the Llangollen railway in North Wales, and the name was shortened more recently. The beamed interior includes timber sleepers taken from the nearby railway line. Part of the lounge is non-smoking, and offers superb views over the surrounding countryside. This is a popular area for walking. There is a strong emphasis on country cooking, with a European style a la carte influence, which is reflected in the décor. The chef makes his own bread and ice-cream, and specialises in fish and traditional dishes.