This place is a stones throw from the Excel where I attended a conference. The salad I had was yummy and quite filling along with the bang bang cauliflower. The service staff were friendly and attentive. The ambiance works for a solo dining experience to large groups. The price point was decent and it b appears they have events all the time. It's a spot I will return to read more

Fox Excel - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent fish and chips. Super busy, but had great service. Highly recommend. Great music and atmosphere.

This was our first place to eat once arriving in London. The area appears to be very popular with the local community as the outside seating was quite full however the inside was a bit bare. So, we had quite a few seats to chose from. The bartender serving us was polite and helped me ordering. Despite my understanding of the English language I quickly found out that somethings pronounced in English sound completely different than American. If you are not aware when ordering fish and chips it comes with peas or salad. Not "pizza salad". So, unless you want to look like a goof please keep this in mind and don't ask about "pizza salad". The English language isn't the only difference. After you place you are to pay then not after your meal like in America. So, again, if you don't want to look like a goof stick around to pay ahead. The fish and chips were very tasty. The fish tasted very fresh and was quite flaky. It was probably the best part of the meal. The chips (fries) were thick cut and quite warm upon arriving. The downside of the meal came with the peas. It might be a cultural difference but I was expecting little, round, green peas. What I received was "peas" mashed to a hard paste. Despite the quick introduction to the English culture the food and restaurant/pub was enjoyable. I would come back again. read more

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We were staying nearby and needed somewhere to grab a late dinner, as it was our first night staying in London. After a short walk around the area, we noticed that Fox was still open, so it was basically our only option at the time. There were a lot of people outside drinking, but we didn't see that many people eating, so that might be a sign. I ordered the BBQ chicken burger and my husband got the Fish & chips. I didn't care for my chicken burger at all, as it completely lacked flavor. The fries were good though. My hubby's fish was tasty though, so that was a plus. We did end up seeing one of the bartenders get into it with a customer & then argue with the manager about how he should have handled it, so that wasn't something that should have been hashed out in front of customers, so.... Overall, I don't think I would go back here for food, but if I'm in the market for a drink, I might stop in. read more

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If you're staying at or working near Excel, Fox Excel is a fine option for a couple of ice cold pints and some generically perfect bar food. The atmosphere is approachable and the clientele is surprisingly diverse given the location. The live entertainment we experienced was hilariously bad, but that's not what we came for. My only real complaint comes from a number of underage people allowed to drink within this establishment. On our most recent visit, there were a lot of young people obviously under the age of 18 getting seriously wasted. They were clearly having a good time but were very rowdy and offensive. I have a pretty thick skin generally, but when my co-worker was hassled by some of the youths at the bar for her American accent, it was time for us to leave. read more

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The Fox Excel is part of a larger warehouse space by the ExCeL convention space on the outskirts of London, close to London City airport. It's essentially a pub, with a decent menu, all things considered. Food: This a breakfast and a lunch review, as we had a few meals here during our stay. Breakfast: The full English - two eggs any style, bacon rashers, a Cumberland sausage, hash brown, tomato, mushroom cap, baked beans, and toast - was incredible. Eggs are cooked to your liking, bacon is perfect as is the sausage, and everything else on the plate. The eggs and avocado on toast was equally delicious, and a healthier option if you prefer that. Lunch: The fish and chips were delicious. Good batter. Chips were soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. Tartar sauce had good flavor. I'm not a fan of mushy peas, but I heard they were lovely, mashed with mint as they do. The burger was another good option for lunch. Service: As with most pubs in the U.K., you order and pay at the bar, and they'll bring it out to you. Friendly and efficient at the bar, and the table service was equally so. Cost: Two breakfasts, a tea and a latte ran us about £22. Which wasn't bad considering the buffet breakfast at my hotel was £17 per person. Lunch was just as inexpensive at about £24. Overall: They open early at 8am. Easy to walk to. Near the event space. Good food and friendly staff. Free and accessible WiFi. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of seating in and outside. Give it a go! read more

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This must be a weird pub when there isn't anything going on at The Excel. This place is HUGE. Get lost in it while a bit drunk big. Hang on this isn't where I came in big. Was this the bar I was at earlier, nope, good grief how did I get here big. Because it has to be. As the Excel kicked out around a thousand rowdy roller derby fans, the staff must feel like the men at Helms Deep about to weather a storm of demanding bar patrons. And they did so in fine style. Efficiency is key here, take order, serve, change. BANG! On to the next one. It could be impersonal and robotic, but the staff are all friendly - but not at the expense of the speed. There were plenty of places to sit, and plenty of different areas, so it didn't just feel like a booze - warehouse. The only issue I really had with the place was a lack of the most party hard of all spirits - Jagermeister. But to be honest, it's not a huge problem. read more

Fox Excel - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL

I had a quick dinner at the Fox after a work night at Excel and all in all I was not disappointed. Fish & Chips was pretty good and surprisingly crispy, however choice is very limited on the menu and prices more close to those of a proper restaurant (but without the same quality). The area doesn't really offer much so it gets three stars because it's a good choice if you are working there or visiting the Excel, but it's definitely not worth a trip if you are anywhere else in London. read more

This place is huge, and it has the potential to be a great bar but it's always empty every time I pop in there, it has immaculate decor, large tv screens, it has a lower level, out side tables a view over looking the docks. I know ! It sounds fantastic but the down side is it's not the cheapest pint around and it's like a ghost town unless there's somthing going on in the exel . read more

Ahhh the Fox. I have fond memories of this place... When I was an Enterprise Officer I met Mal and had a great night dancing to 8-bit versions of songs. As Zatana I met Starlord and had another great night getting down to nerdy theme tunes. During the day at ComicCon I come here to find a seat, have a bit of alcohol to ease the pain of walking in high heels all day and to give me enough Dutch courage or warmth to see me through the rest of the day. At night... at night the Fox at ExCel is a treasure trove of beautiful women and nerdy men. (Caveat: I have only ever been here after ComicCon) The Fox is THE place to be after the con, screw the parties you have to pay to enter, this is where you come to meet friends you might have missed during the day, to see the cosplayers relax and show off what their costumes allow them to do. It's crowded, it's loud, it's hot, you NEED to get a stamp on your hand if you are going to be standing outside (otherwise you have to sneak people in through one of the back-doors) getting served is easier at the top bar, but the dancefloor is where it is at. Just watch out for all the props, not everyone is forgiving when you break their staff/ scythe/ helmet/ suit. I hope to see you there at the next ComicCon! read more

Fox Excel - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Nice little pub but it is a "go up to the counter and order then sit down" kinda place. The food is typical standard pub food....and is ok but nothing too fancy. The atmosphere is standard pub - and has a lot of tables both inside and outside on the patio (which is good as it's next to the WEST entrance of the ExCel conference center and nearby hotels such as Novotel & Crowne Plaza as well as the DLR train station, Custom House). read more

Nicht schlecht für Mittagessen während einer Messe. Gute Bedienung und das Essen ist OK. (Mein Reis was völlig verkocht, aber sonst war alles gut.) Man kann gut hier mit Leute reden. read more

Fox Excel - Chicken Curry - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL

The Fox at the Excel is the go to place for food and drink whenever I'm there for comic con. The prices are reasonable and the food always good although the service can be a bit lacking once instance we refer to as NachoGate coming to mind straight away. The last time I was there this past weekend I had the chicken curry which was very nice and came with a generous side of rice and naan. Drinks are a tad on the expensive side but the atmosphere after a convention is always great! It's rather dull the rest of the time in comparison! read more

Certainly not the best bar I've ever been in. I didn't feel that the atmosphere was very welcoming. I found the Polish bar maids here to be surly, whilst not exactly unpleasant, they weren't very friendly or helpful to a guy who asked for a receipt for his drinks and food. Admittedly, the bar was busy during a big show at the Excel next door. Food is usual bar 'fast' food, although not very rapid in its delivery. It was brought over with no cutlery and I had to go in search of knives and forks, and ask other diners for condiments. The big open space that must have been an old warehouse down in the docks, was very echoey, and not the sort of place to go for a quiet drink. read more

Fox Excel - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL

A pub with fantastic atmosphere and has all the markings of a great local. This pub has two very distinct faces. The first face, the pub for locals around Royal Victoria Dock and Custome House to go to after work to have a pint and some pub grub. The second face is the better face, sadly. This is the one when large exhibitions are being run at the Excel centre. when it is busy, rammed to the rafter with a great buzz. Often this happens during the day and so to accomodate this, the better food menu is offered then too. This is not good for the people who want some pub grub and are offered a substandard menu if you get in there after 5pm There is a good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as plenty of seating on four levels. Each has a slightly different character to it. All of the bar is welcoming and warm and staff are usually pretty good at serving you. Prices aren't too bad but more tailored to the businessman on conference than the local man supping a pint. read more

Great bar crappy location, unless there is an event the Excel Centre. I was at an event, but not one that attracted enough to even fill this place! It is huge and over 2 floors. The food was bar average (UK Nachos suck!) and the beer was the usual suspects but at conference premium prices. 1 visit was enough, even though the barmaids were really cute. read more

Service is seriously poor. Beer is flat. On 4 different beers. Food is less than average. When we decided to switch to cocktails they staff had no idea on how to make a basic margarita. Avoid this place. read more

Good enough for a few pints after a show if the DLR is too busy. Or if you just want a few pints.

You don't know any cool bars in London? As London, in summer, is a tourist magnet, it is important to know some bars which normally aren't attended by tourist too much. I recommend you to go to the Fox Bar Excel Centre which is in the Docklands of London. In fact, the Docklands are a vaste complex including a lot of bars, coffee shops, cinemas, etc., but the Fox Bar is unique. Accidentally I went to that bar and that evening there was a diggnation show. Too great. I'll never forget it! read more

Fox Excel - Sports Bars Near Me - London, XGL