The Fox & Hounds — Restaurant in England

Great little gem of a pub, with its roots from previous years. It offers both local and visitors like myself a true pub experience of a lovely pint of ale, at great value prices, in an atmosphere of a true pub. Meaning no inane music blasting out of oversized speakers, no fancy bank of video games nor fruit machines. Better still no oversized TV’s mounted on every available wall, in fact no Tv at all. Brilliant just the sort of place to go in to with or without friends, given the Cozyness of the main bar room you will for sure make conversation with other similar natured persons passing the time in this hidden gem of a pub. We have stayed in the vicinity of the pub a few times now and it seems like our new local every time we return each year. Nothing changes, from the ease and tranquility of the establishment, to the respectful, polite and well mannered staff member called Paul. A true gent……. Back room is full of big lazy sofa’s for those feeling the want a more laid back rest and refreshment. The small but well laid out beer garden to the rear of the pub adjacent to its smallish car park area catches the sun when it’s out, again offering a quiet place to sit and drink in Dalehouses peace and bird songs from the wooded area beyond the carpark. The food offered in the pub, is well priced, presented and enjoyed by those who choose to eatin. Although the pub appears quiet in the bar at times, it’s worth booking a table on evenings to ensure a table, as it proves very popular with visitors and locals. Which is recommendation in itself. We for sure become part time locals for the duration’s of our regular visits to Dalehouses, year on year. Many thanks, Kevin...

Me, the wife and our very friendly Labrador went out of our way, walking through several fields in the dark of winter to visit what looked like a cosy countryside inn: we were after a couple of early evening ales. We liked the look of the place and thought we were onto a winner, only to find a large sign on the entrance stating NO DOGS. We found this bizarre for a pub called the fox and HOUNDS which is in such a rural location. The place looks old world and a bit tired so can’t imagine this was anything to do with looking after the carpets or furniture. I can only presume that the owners don’t like dogs. Anyways, that’s as far as my review goes. One star for being completely out of sync with it’s location and surroundings, and for the wasted walk we had trying to give the place some much needed business...

What a little gem. We visited for an evening meal and couldn't fault it. The barmen was a true gent, very polite, welcoming and couldn't have done more to make us feel valued. Bustling bar, with roaring fire, some locals some 'outsiders!' a great mix. We sat in the back room with comfy sofas and a homely feel. We sat supping our drinks till our table was ready. The food was outstanding. Nice to have hot plates, (makes all the difference). I had cottage pies and seasonal veg, my partner fish cakes. Both were fabulous, perfectly cooked veg and gravy to boot! So much food we didn't have room for pudding which from the menu would have been excellent too. The price was very pleasing. All in all a...