Laughing Fox Tavern great beer selection, music, comedy | our (pre)review
- DM Smith
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 30, 2022
MicroBrewNJ.com embarks on a our inaugural New Jersey beer journey, traveling to The Laughing Fox Tavern located in Magnolia. We are on a long journey throughout the state and region, visiting and tasting the regions most sought after microbreweries, brew pubs, taverns, and the sort.
We're In the Dark Here
But hold there....our reviews take a different approach, fashioned in an unique way you see. Actually we haven't been to the Laughing Fox yet and thought it fun to get some intel on the place before we show up. We have done some back end, nosed around, and have asked around- to see what the peeps say. So far what we have heard has been very good! Are hope is to generate your honest interest and feedback, and share your brew reviews from your favorite establishment. Submit your review in the comments section or reach out to us via chat, email, social media or phone. Subscribe!
Reimagined Space
The Fox (think we coined it) in Magnolia encompasses a 16,000 sf facility with a family style bar, full service bar and restaurant as well as banquet facilities for private events small and large. Interestingly enough the property was originally planned as a $3.5 million dollar re-development as a polish concept restaurant, Royal Cracovia. That plan never materialized and the space was developed into the Woodstone Tavern which remained open for only two years.
Dinner, Banquet and Entertainment Space for Parties of All Sizes
On the main floor the wine bar and stage host live entertainment with quite a robust schedule of live bands. Two private party rooms on the first floor, The Guinness Lodge and The Green Room, can fit 30 guests each. The Green Room also has a private bar. On the lower level guests can enjoy The Den which can fit 100 guests for larger events and includes a fully functional stage, full bar, bathrooms and full kitchen. Finally, the wine cellar can fit eight guests for a private dinner or wine education. The sommelier at the Fox is Dani Wojnicki.
Local Fare, Flavors and Chef
The Fox's chef is Ross Scofield of Cinnaminson, who previously owned The Farmacy, with locations in Palmyra and Philadelphia. For the menu the Chef Scofield has created some signature dishes of traditional American fare including chicken wing served secret sauces in collaboration with honey purveyors locally from Stratford. If you look ahead you just might be thinking the signature burger, an 8-ounce chuck with a chipotle barbecue sauce, white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon on a brioche bun. Wood-fired pizzas also will be served. They feature a rotating craft beer selection, state of the art brick oven, online ordering, catering and private event menus. Flying Fish Brewing Co. of Somerdale has created a Laughing Fox lager for the tavern, which will also feature regional craft beers and commercial favorites.
Robust Music and Entertainment Roster Nightly
What really caught our eye-and DEFINETLY helped us pin down the night were going to show, is the entertainment schedule. There schedule there is a very robust line-up of bands, dance nights, comedy and other events to suit many genres and taste. There is a dance night every weeks and the band The Bumpers play every Tuesday night. There is also a line up There is a nice line-up of several of the regions favorite bands. Check their site for tickets and detailed information.
Final Words On The Laughing Fox Tavern
Well the final word for now. We will be visiting The Laughing Fox tavern in early March. We hope to see you there and in the meantime we look forward to you uploading your photos', videos' and posted stories and reviews. Any suggestions on our beer and dinner selection while we're there? See you there.
About the Author
DM Smith was the restaurant critic for The New York Times from June 1996 to September 2008. He is the author of Microbreweries, Dives, Dumps, Dumpsters and Dumpster Fires from Simon and Shuster. Learn more about DM Smith here.
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