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The Fox And Hounds, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire

The Fox And Hounds

4.7
4.7
582 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
The Fox and Hounds is a gastro pub and restaurant, nestling in the heart of the beautiful village of Whittlebury, South Northamptonshire. We’re just a stone’s throw from the home of motor sport – Silverstone – and close to the market towns of Towcester, Brackley and Buckingham.

Inside, the team have created a comfortable and welcoming environment, perfect for you to relax, socialise, eat and unwind. Open to the whole family.

Our Head Chef has created a menu for all tastes and occasions. From a light bite or traditional pub food in the bar, to modern brasserie dishes served in one of our dining rooms, we cater for every occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    01327 858048
  • Website
    http://www.thefoxandhoundswhittlebury.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Taylor
  • Location
    44 High Street, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire NN12 8XJ
  • Area
    Towcester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Overall

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Food

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Service

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Ambience

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Value

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for groups

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Healthy

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fox And Hounds offers "excellent food and service" with a mix of traditional pub favorites and seasonal dishes. Guests rave about the "best Sunday dinner" and generous portions. While some find the decor "tired," the "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere" make it a charming visit. Highly recommended for its "amazing food."

582 Reviews

  1. Ashley

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect Sunday roast yet again. Every time we come here, we wonder why we ever try going anywhere else. Ash

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  2. Paul

    Northampton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely place, set menu for Valentines Day was balanced, good value and delicious. Nice touch on the sharing deserts and the box of chocolates on the table

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  3. Elizabeth

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Fox and Hounds to celebrate Valentines Day , we had the special menu and wrcwetd not disappointed 😋 the atmosphere was good the staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious

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  4. Pasq

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best Roast in the area Friendly staff and excellent service

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  5. John

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service Could do with a few more soft furnishings curtains etc to keep down the background noise Will however call again

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  6. Steve

    Greece

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb!! What a place, service and food was next level!

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  7. Stuart

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sunday dinner I’ve had and fantastic, friendly service.

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  8. Alison

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every respect. Food good quality and decent portion size. Service excellent.

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  9. Ashley

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always

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  10. annmarie

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, I would highly recommend it.

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The Fox And Hounds is rated 4.7 stars by 582 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Fox And Hounds

44 High Street, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire NN12 8XJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Towcester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Taylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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