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The Fox And Hounds

4.7 (741)
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
44 High Street, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire NN12 8XJ

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The Fox And Hounds

4.7
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Towcester

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Website
    https://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
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Fox And Hounds.

4.7

4.7
(741)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Overall

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Food

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Service

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Value

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for groups

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Healthy

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fox And Hounds delights guests with "fantastic food," "attentive service," and a "friendly atmosphere." Renowned for its "delicious Sunday lunch" and "excellent roast beef," it offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like tandoori sea bream and nut roast. Guests appreciate the "professional and efficient" staff, making it a highly recommended spot.
741 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, as always. Service excellent although it was extremely busy.

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  2. Chris

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant as always. The Sunday beef is a must! Great and prompt service.

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  3. david

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from all staff and wonderful scrummy food.

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  4. IAN

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The Pub is basic at best and is in need of a decorative overhaul including taps on the wc sinks that were barely attached. The whitebait starter was frozen breaded fish not Gastro quality. The Sunday roast was lovely eventually we must have waited for 30mins. The blackberry claufoutis tasted like soggy yorkshire pudding.

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  5. Vanessa

    Northampton2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here before and had a lovely meal but sadly this was not the case this time. The food was overcooked (my onion bhajis tasted and looked burnt or they had been over fried). I had the pasta for a main and lots of the pasta was stuck together again like it had been reheated or sat around for a while. A 10% service charge had been added on for our table of 4 and it cost £150 with no desserts. Unfortunately I don’t think we will be going back.

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  6. Christoper

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I excellent Sunday lunch as usual and very attentive service. Highly recommend and all at a reasonable price.

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  7. Tanya Gold

    Gloucestershire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing, very tasty Sunday lunch! The staff were super friendly and attentive and the food was delicious and plentiful! We will definitely be back for more!

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  8. Alan

    Oxford5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and friendly service, the kindly let me charge my phone so I could navigate our long journey home!

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  9. Nicola

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food - we came along for a business lunch with some of my team. The staff were friendly and welcoming and made a point of understanding why we were there and were attentive. We will be back

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  10. John

    Argyll12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, excellent service and great atmosphere

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Website
    https://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
  • Neighborhood
    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

FAQs

Sunday is the standout, guests repeatedly praise The Fox And Hounds' Sunday lunch and roasts, making it the most recommended time to visit.

Private dining isn't part of The Fox And Hounds' offering, the focus is on the open dining rooms and a welcoming, convivial atmosphere.

Portions at The Fox And Hounds are generous, guests repeatedly describe dishes as large, plentiful and often leaving them comfortably full.

Yes, The Fox And Hounds can be a lovely choice for a special evening: guests report positive Valentine's Day visits, and the welcoming dining rooms plus a good wine selection create a relaxed, pleasant setting.

The Fox and Hounds fills up for race weekends and special Sundays, guests report busy Grand Prix weekends and very full Sunday lunches (Mother’s Day and Easter included). Monday lunchtimes have been described as surprisingly quiet.

Yes, The Fox and Hounds has outdoor seating: guests mention a sunny beer garden and a recently extended covered outside area that’s been used for lunch and drinks.

The Fox and Hounds feels like a welcoming village gastropub, comfortable, family-friendly dining rooms, traditional decor and friendly staff, with the kitchen visible to diners and a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere.

Dogs are welcome, guests describe the pub as dog-friendly and specifically mention dining with a dog in the bar.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate; nothing formal is required.

For a classic visit, head to The Fox And Hounds for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly praise the superb Sunday roast and generous portions; Monday lunchtime is noted as surprisingly quiet if you prefer a calmer meal.

Yes, The Fox And Hounds is family-friendly: it’s described as open to the whole family, guests regularly bring children, and kids' meals are praised as good and reasonably priced.

Yes, dogs are welcome: reviewers note a dog-friendly atmosphere and at least one visit with a dog seated in the bar, so canine companions are often part of the scene.

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The Fox And Hounds

4.7
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Towcester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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