The Limping Fox — Restaurant in Elmbridge

Those who follow these pubs from a local perspective will remember this as being "The New Inn" until around 2017. Heard mixed reviews from various people on the previous incarnation, I'm not one to drag on a pub for being bad, there is always an audience for a manky Stella and a comfortable view of the footy, but it's hard to imagine it was as good as the pub is now - albeit a subjective opinion.

Taken over in 2017 by Luke & Heloise after a successful stint as landlords in Bristol at The Victoria Park, this family-owned, independent pub floats under the radar landing somewhere between those train stations you wake up at if you miss your stop at Surbiton although still not quite near anything. Walkable though, and an enjoyable one at that.

The quaint backstreets of Long Ditton, various parks and a Cricket Green, give way to this inviting pub, that I've been drawn back to a handful of times, and another one where I wondered why I hadn't been there sooner.

Met immediately with the bar, there's a healthy mix of accessible craft and it's fairly priced too. High Wire which I hadn't seen in ages was clocking in under £6, and it's the little touches like the matching glassware for Lervig, Tiny Rebel and Magic Rock that make the difference sometimes. Cask from locals such as Park Brewery too - you are spoiled for choice.

Inside it's spacious, comfortable, and outside it's enclosed, quiet - a place for the kids to play and even space for the dog to run about. The staff are lovely and helpful, spoke to Luke for a bit too - always nice to meet the head honcho in these places.

We came back for food again, there's loads to go at. From picky bits to pizzas and what was voted the best Roast Dinner in South England (2017) too. I'd imagine if people weren't desperate to go on their holidays, this place would usually be buzzing over the weekend.

Shame it took me so long to find this pub, but it's one I'll be coming back to regularly. Just so happens to be at the end of one of the dogs favourite...

I am very disappointed to have to write this. We tried The Limping Fox on Saturday, it seemed like a nice pub and was child friendly. Unfortunately we had an accident with a child tripping over on the decking and resulting in a trip to the hospital for stitches. The accident was in no way the fault of the premises. It was one of those things where accidents happen. The food came out as the accident happened so of course we didn’t touch our food and were very disappointed from the lack of help from the owner. Whilst the front of house staff were really supportive, sympathetic and helpful which really went a long way, we are aware the staff relayed what had happened to the owner who sent back a message which equated to tough, we’ve done the food and you’ve paid for it, “it wasn’t our fault." We do understand the food had been prepared but when things like this happen, it is very upsetting. It would have been nice to receive some indication that the owner cared about the accident regarding a child on their property. As a business, in situations like this a caring attitude is worth a lot more than the money itself, the staff went above and beyond but if the owners showed the same support we would be coming back frequently. Due to this they have lost more than our, or our friends, future custom, they've lost our...

Third visit and was very different to the previous.. Very busy so had a very long wait but my issue was the food this time. I ordered a lamb kofta with side roasted slice potato. The portion was good but the kofta kebab (more like a big meatball) was tasty but served on a bed of rocket with a pot of mayonnaise. The potatoes were sliced and roasted and served on a separate side dish. But no flavours... Maybe doing the potatoes with herbs eg rosemary? Or a tzatziki portion instead of mayo on a bed of red onions and feta, that would be more authentic? Service wasn't great, had to remind waiting staff about drinks order... not in a rush to return. Food quite overpriced and is it a...