| Opened in 1981 by Robbie and Carol Richards, The Fox Reformed is the only wine bar on Stoke Newington Church Street and was amongst the first businesses in what is now a thriving and well-known hub of culinary and imbibing activity. Robbie and Carol have run the business for 21 years, always extending a warm welcome and happy to tell an entertaining tale or two over a glass of fine wine. The name of the Wine Bar evolved from its history.Originally named 'Fox's Wine Bar' the establishment enjoyed success for 5 years before it became a French restaurant called 'La Fin de la Chasse'. When it returned to its current format in 1992 of part wine bar, part restaurant, it was renamed The Fox Reformed. Site of Edgar Allan Poe's School The location of the wine bar has its own added history, Edgar Allan Poe attended a school that stood on this site, before he returned to America. This fact takes its place amongst Stoke Newington's exciting literary and dissident history.  | | Edgar Allan Poe | The Ambience Today The Wine Bar and Restaurant today has a unique ambience and offers good food, wine and a warm, friendly and cosy atmosphere. The many regulars and new customers enjoy a menu of AA Rosette food and a good selection of wine from around the globe, all at reasonable prices. An interesting selection of bottled beer is also available as well as Stella Artois on tap. All served by efficient and friendly staff and, of course, Robbie and Carol themselves. You can enjoy a good meal with friends, an intimate dinner with a loved one, enjoy a game of backgammon, Scrabble or Boggle or sit at the bar and help to finish any crossword. Party bookings are also taken for part or all of the restaurant if space is available. In 1992 a wine-tasting club was formed called FRILLS (The Fox Reformed Imbibing and Low Life Society). Monthly tastings are still held, click on the links above to learn more. How to Find Us 
Click the small map above for an enlarged image - to return to this page, close the window Take the No 73 bus from Oxford Street or the 476 from Angel, direction Tottenham and get off at the top of Albion Rd, turn right into Stoke Newington Church St and the Fox is about two minutes along on the left. Take the 393 from Highbury and Islington and it stops by the Town Hall on Church Street, one minute away. Take the 149 or the 243 from Liverpool Street, alight on Stoke Newington High Street, walk about 10 mins along Stoke Newington Church Street and the Fox is on the right. Trains run to Stoke Newington station from Liverpool Street via Bethnal Green. The Fox Reformed has long been a part of 'The Knowledge' so any Black Cab driver should know the way. | 
