Ginger Fox, The

The Ginger Fox Public House is the most recent addition to the group of restaurants that owns the Ginger Pig, The Gingerman in Norfolk Square and Gingerman at Drakes - all in and around the Brighton area. Earlier this public house was known as Shaves Thatch and, as apart of the recent makeover, it has acquired a new thatched roof in addition to a new name.

Their lush garden and large car park tempt you to stop for lunch or enjoy an afternoon tea. The pub is an equally attractive venue for dinner with friends. The special rare breed hog roast they serve on weekends is popular.

The owner and his dedicated staff help diners relax in this food-oriented pub, which focuses on local and seasonal produce and has warm, friendly service. You can begin a meal there with chicken liver, ceps, button onions with potato galette and madeira or grilled tuna loin, beetroot puree and herb salad among other choices.

For the big event you can choose from braised veal cheeks with buttered mash, onion beignet and sauce, cod with Toulouse sausage, wild mushrooms and bean casserole or settle for the lighter corn fed chicken with Swiss chard and confit thyme potatoes. If you prefer dishes that are less substantial, try the Welsh rarebit with Sussex ale or move on to the English and Irish cheeses on offer.

If you are looking for something sweet, sample the blood orange cornet, mousse, jelly and confit zest or opt for the bitter chocolate timbale served with caramel banana and ice cream. In addition to award winning wines from Chapel Down and Ridgeview, they also have a healthy selection of ales and beers.

You can enjoy a relaxed, freshly cooked meal, nurse a drink and soak in the pleasant atmosphere, that make dining at The Ginger Fox not just a pleasure but a memorable event.