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I ordered a draught beer called Mr Chubbs which tasted burned and unpalatable. I asked to change it. The barmaid then rather aggressively asked “Do you know Chubbs?” Implying that it was my unfamiliarity with the beer that was the problem not the beer itself. She may of course have been right. But that’s not the point is it ? A more considerate and friendly response would have been welcome. She did change the beer - but not with a smile!

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Paddy B . 2021-11-11

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We met some friends here for lunch. It was lovely. Very good food - home cooked and plentiful with veggie and vegan options. Staff are very pleasant and helpful.

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Hillybilly50 . 2021-11-05

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Enjoyed lunch here with family. Tasty food. Kids menu. Good prices and large portions. Not many veggie or fish options was the only thing to improve.

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thomasbG3860UW . 2021-10-30

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I met with some of my family here on sunday. Great menu and fabulous food. Was so impressed both adults and children were very impressed.Highly recommend the Sunday roast was a massive portion of great quality food.Staff friendly and accommodating.Would recommend you book as lots of people turned up for lunch but was fully booked

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Grvisgreat . 2021-10-20

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Came here on Sunday for the most perfect roast. Meat cooked to perfection. Staff very friendly. Delicious desserts!

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chrispK9619RS . 2021-10-11

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Wonderful Atmosphere And Excellent Staff The waitress were so kind and welcoming and accommodating to all we needed. This place is a perfect county pub for family and friend would recommend 100% never had a bad meal, the food always exceeded expectations. :)

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956bethanyl . 2021-09-25

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Fabulous service and delicious food this pub never disappoints. The food was as we remembered it pre lockdown, excellent! All our meals were perfect - steak, ribs, fish and some cheeky desserts! Steph and her staff are friendly, courteous and very efficient. Obviously a very happy team. We had a really lovely evening catching up with friends. Even our friend’s dog was made to feel welcome. Thank you for a lovely evening.

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Chucklebus . 2021-09-24

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What a cracking pub! All of the staff very attentive and clearly a happy working environment. Food lovely and so welcoming of dogs too. Well done!!

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Bazzerman57 . 2021-09-19

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Very good atmosphere friendly staff clean and tidy Excellent food.highly recommended Well done steff.

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raymondtJ7039TP . 2021-09-18

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Our party was staying at a nearby hotel where the food was very poor. We found this place and ate here two nights running it was so good. Great food and fantastic service. The owner and her staff are exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The food is cooked to perfection. We will definitely return if we are in this area again.

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Gallus G . 2021-09-09

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Top quality food and with service to match! The food was excellent, so much so, that four of our party had eaten here the previous evening and enjoyed it so much that another booking was made. On entering the establishment there was a very warm welcome from the owner and her very friendly team. It’s very obvious the staff have been well trained and enjoy their job. The service was first class and matched the excellent food. The menu offered a very good choice with the meats sourced from the family run butchers in the centre of Newbury. All six of us were delighted with our choices, with high praise for the ribs, steak and pie of the day. The food was complemented with a good choice of wines. The owner clearly has a passion for delivering great food and hospitality and took the time to chat with us before we left. When the food and service is made to look this easy you do wonder how other establishments can get it so wrong. We will definitely be back when next visiting the area.

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imfarr . 2021-09-04

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Great quality food & service for a reasonable price. I had the house burger with sweet potato fries and my o/h had the pulled pork - delicious and definitely recommended.

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nickbassett_uk . 2021-09-02

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Lovely pub/restaurant, really clean and smart decor. All the staff were very pleasant and attentive without being pushy. Had the ribs for mains, glad we didn’t order a starter as it was massive, very tasty. Highly recommended

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PaulD440 . 2021-08-30

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Lovely fresh food, friendly staff and the bottle of water given without having to ask was a nice touch. Will definitely be visiting again

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tracylouiseg2017 . 2021-08-28

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Without doubt one of the best pub Sunday Roasts we’ve ever had! Excellent size portion, lovely fresh veg and presented beautifully. Worth every star.

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G_Campbell09 . 2021-08-22

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Can honestly say this is the best pub meal we have ever had! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, Thankyou to Charlie and Steph, the boss! The service was quick and efficient even though they were busy and even our 2 dogs got a treat. Booked lunch on our way to the Cotswolds and was so delicious we went again on our way back home. My husband had the sausages and I had the fully loaded pie. The veg was cooked to perfection and both meals were delicious. On our return we had the pie, different filling, and the Shepherds pie off the specials board. Again both were delicious and perfectly cooked. We sat outside in the lovely garden as we had he dogs but inside looked just as nice. The toilets were really clean-so important in these strange times. Thankyou!

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Pompey65 . 2021-08-20

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Just visited this lovely pub. A warm welcome and a cosy warm feel. Seated in the lovely room to the left. The food was 10/10. The burger was amazing and my wife had the fish. The lightest batter. What made this visit so special are the staff. They all kept busy but had time to talk to every table. The landlady even bought round her godson to check on all the customers and that we are happy. Excellent team. Shame we are not local but would highly recommend a visit. Hope you have a good appetite.

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davidbR2921UT . 2021-08-20

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Went away for a couple of nights with the family and for our first night we went to a restaurant that was a disappointment. We then came across this wonderful pub. The staff were lovely and the food was amazing. Was a great end to a little mini break that we were on. We will definitely be returning and telling everyone about it.

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X1942EAgeorgiam . 2021-08-16

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So glad we found this place last night while away for the weekend. Incredible food, we had pork belly, and service was first class. This pub is spotlessly clean, friendly and offers some of the best food we've had in a very long time. So good we went back tonight and had the recommended pie of the day. First class place, you won't be disappointed!

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joanneg973 . 2021-08-14

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Absolutely fantastic food, service and staff. This is the best food we have eaten in a pub for a very long time. Ribs and steak incredible. So good, we are going back for Sunday lunch.

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stevesJ378GP . 2021-08-13

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A friend and I met up for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We had asked for a table outside but as the weather looked bad we asked for a table in the bar area which was no trouble.it was just a light lunch but the service, food, drink and ambience was just perfect. We will be back soon.

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davesurrey9999 . 2021-08-10

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Good quality food although quite expensive compared to other establishments near by. Very accommodating for our party of 9 and 4 dogs. Staff very accommodating and friendly

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Lewisosd . 2021-07-31

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Brilliant service and amazing fresh food. Menu clean and classic. All freshly cooked and beautiful, nothing too much trouble. Will be back

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C6179GKsaraw . 2021-07-31

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We were staying at the Donnington Valley hotel for a wedding but could not get a table for dinner so booked this pub. The day before arriving they phoned to ask if we were happy to be moved to a table inside due to the expected rain, assuring us that windows wld be open for ventillation. The food was presented well, with a good selection of vegetables. The staff were attentive with a smile and cheerful word.

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JLo-Denmead . 2021-07-31

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The food was delicious, very well presented, big enough portions staff are very welcoming and friendly. The outside area is lovely, we came in the Motorhome had enough space to park, dogs are welcome in bar area.

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806beatas . 2021-07-30

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Back from a holiday trip and called in for lunch. What an amazing meal. My husband had the Fox and Hounds Chicken Club salad which was delicious and I had a meal off the specials board- pan roasted salmon with seasonal vegetables creamy mash and a rich creamy sauce. This meal was to die for and I think the chef should make it a signature dish. I enjoyed every mouthful and unfortunately had no room for any of their delectable sounding puddings. If you haven’t been to the Fox and Hounds you’re missing a treat and their air conditioned restaurant was a joy in this weather.

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Doffy46 . 2021-07-21

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Visited with my parents for their 67th wedding anniversary. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Each of us had a sirloin steak. They were cooked to perfection. I would definitely visit again.

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J1942CWpeterc . 2021-07-19

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Fantastic Sunday lunch and also catered for the grandchildren too. Great staff, safe, comfortable and excellent food.

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14MEG14 . 2021-07-15

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We stopped here on our way to Wales from London. Its just off the M4 so a perfect location. The food was great. The landlady's brother is a butcher so the meat was delicious. We had sausage sandwich, steak, lamb and red wine pie and ribs between us. The ribs were huge and the meat just fell off the bone.The staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome. Pity its not near where we live but will definitely try and stop here again when out and about.

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364jennye . 2021-07-12

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What a lovely place, just passing through the area, very friendly staff, excellent food, between us we had Rump Steak, Gammon, Haddock and a cheesecake pud, we will be returning, we cannot praise highly enough.

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529jayneg . 2021-07-07

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Great pub, great food and friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend on all counts. The landlady is so welcoming and friendly and the food has always been delicious.

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Penny R . 2021-06-16

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Amazing food and friendly, welcoming service. We will be back every week 😊. There is a varied menu to suit all tastes and service is great. A super pub.

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carolmI1632ZS . 2021-05-24

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Visited outside - had heaters - really nice well presented and prepared British pub food. Waiting staff are very friendly and helpful. Well worth the money. Will be visiting again. The food looks and tastes like the chef puts it on the plate with pride. Had burger, gammon, soup and baked Camembert. All excellent.

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DanielleDownes . 2021-05-23

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Great atmosphere, great food and great service. Food was lovely and very reasonable for generous size portions. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The garden was very well set up for dining alfresco. We will definitely be back and recommend. Thank you.

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Julie-sermon . 2021-05-17

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Popped in for an impromptu dinner with a few friends. I had the special vegetable curry with added chicken which was serviced with fluffy rice, ample poppadoms, mango chutney and had a lovely depth aswell as a slight kick at the end! It didn't feel greasy but was fresh and a lovely selection tion of vegetables. The rest of the party had the bbq ribs and two juicy burgers which were all good sized portions aswell as being perfectly cooked.Staff are all polite, friendly and accommodating.Garden is seasonal and well kept. Generally another fantastic trip and full tummies. Thank you ladies and gentleman you always make us feel so welcome and at ease.

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V3335OXrebeccaw . 2021-05-15

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Great food. Great prices. Great service. Great pub. Great garden area......Only downside in my opinion was......No sanitiser provided on entry to garden that was through a gate...... Condiments were taken from tables and given to us. I.e salt, pepper, vinegar, mayonnaise. I would have preferred sachets during this pandemic

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Christine B . 2021-05-11

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After 6 months of lock down, to be able to sit on a Sunday afternoon in the Fox and Hounds was just a delight. Amazing/friendly/effcient staff, great food wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Booked again for next week!

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E5918CNmegand . 2021-04-27

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Delicious Sunday roast, great portion sizes, lovely hosts and a great range of desserts. Will definitely be back.

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Clare91Laff . 2021-04-25

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Stopped off to meet my daughter and had one of the best Sunday roasts ever. We have seen the place many times in passing and it always looked nice so as we had to meet my daughter somewhere we decided to give it a go. Best idea ever, excellent staff and excellent food. Well worth the small detour.

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10liz1955 . 2021-04-25

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We’ve recently moved 200 miles to this area and the fox and hounds is our new local. For 3 months we drove past watching the extension being finished waiting for them to reopen. On the 4th December we got to go...it was great! Beautiful food, not one complaint from the kids apart from there was too much on their plates! Adults all had different meals, all lovely. Gammon, huge, pie delicious and homemade, turkey with all the trimmings, burger too big to finish. Covid regulations adhered to meticulously. Staff extremely helpful and friendly....excellent job guys...5 . Can’t wait to come back...give us a shout if you decide to do takeaway!

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IMDLancashire . 2020-12-17

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So glad this pub has reopened. Easily the best in the area. The new dining area looks fabulous with great ambience and decor. You just can’t go wrong with whatever you choose to eat here. Staff are friendly and the service is great. Will be back soon and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

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Amanda70c . 2020-12-06

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It was great to be back for a meal at F&H excellent food and service. The renovations and extension to the dining area look fantastic. Worth waiting for.

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OftheShires . 2020-12-05

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Great atmosphere, great food and great service. A lovely evening all very friendly and attentive will certainly return.

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ritadotbutler . 2020-12-05

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First meal out after lockdown and it was absolutely wonderful! Food was incredible, easily the best gravy I have ever tasted. Service was fantastic and the venue was stunning. I can’t wait to go back.

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sofiewheeldon . 2020-12-03

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Spent a very nice evening at the Fox & Hounds at Donnington where we enjoyed a very nice meal in a very pleasant pub. All of the staff were welcoming and friendly. The 4 of us all had different meals and all agreed that the food was excellent. Will definitely return.

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120448 . 2020-03-05

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Great food and great service. The Sunday we visited the staff were having problems since they were trying to deal with the aftermath of an oven catching fire. They handled the situation fabulously and the food quality and service were not effected. We had an excellent lunch and look forward to returning again soon.

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AGW2013 . 2020-03-04

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Food was spot on, me and the boyf had the new dishes being ribs and the duck. Service was good however at the end of the dinner when payment was given, we got asked if we wanted to pay a service charge however it was very forward and put customer in a very awkward position and she just stared waiting for him to reply. It should be on the card reader so we can give it if we honestly think it was to standard not made to feel we have to.

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ashleighr689 . 2020-03-04

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We were going to Arlington Arts for an evening performance and noticed that the Fox and Hounds offered a discount for theatre patrons and is only a short drive to the theatre. Booked a table for four for 6.30 as we had to be at the theatre for 8 pm. Venue proved to be extremely popular so good job we had prebooked our table but on arrival staff promised we would be served promptly in time as most other patrons at that time were also going to the theatre. True to their word the food was served in good time and the four choices of meal were all enjoyed. We are looking forward to returned soon to sample other menu choices. Excellent.

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SUSAN H . 2020-02-28

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Great food and very friendly staff. We went to view some dogs at the dogs trust in Newbury so popped in for lunch, best decision ever. My wife and I both had the rack of ribs which were amazing. Grandson had the burger which he says was the best ever (and he eats lots). Good sized portions and reasonably priced. Will be going back for sure.

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Britvan . 2020-02-17

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Great place. Beer was great with a good selection and reasonably priced.The food was nothing short of brilliant. Very reasonable prices for huge portions or very tasty food. I can heartily recommend the ribs and the steak! The food was lovely and fresh and a definite step above usual gastro-pub standards.The staff were all very friendly and polite and the pub was spotlessly clean.Many thanks to the staff for a lovely evening, will definitely visit again!

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dj826 . 2020-02-16

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Loverly place . Loverly staff and fantastic food. When on the M4 don’t go to the services pop into this family , dog, kids friendly pub .

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Delly1966 . 2020-02-08

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Cosy cute spot, friendly staff, great Sunday roast at a great price. Food could be a bit warmer when it came out but thats being picky! Its great for if youre visiting nearby hotel/spa.

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shaythelondoner . 2020-02-07

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We discovered the Fox & Hounds on a bitterly cold night in February 2018 when returning from a business trip. The place was buzzing and yet they fitted us in and the food was excellent. It immediately became a firm favourite and we now make sure to stop to eat at the Fox & Hounds whenever we have been up country on business. I can only echo what everyone else here says. The welcome and the service is friendly and efficient and the menu ensures everyone's tastes and dietary needs are catered for.

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Marcus D . 2020-02-06

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Great family lunch for my birthday. There were 6 of us in the party and everyone enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food I had chicken, bacon, leek, and tarragon pie which was packed with big chunks of chicken and came with potatoes and perfectly cooked veg Superb gravy too! Thanks for singing happy birthday when you brought the cake out too

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steverandallUK . 2020-02-05

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Really nice pub food. Much higher standard of cooking than a typical pub but with a normal menu not gastro. Baked camembert is highly recommended and excellent bbq ribs. Pies also really good. You need to book because normally very busy. Nice beer including Doombar. Meat from Griffins the best butcher in Newbury.

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MarkFromBerks . 2020-01-25

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An afternoon childrens party we attended over ran so we decided to eat out and returned to the Fox & Hounds

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marknevitt88 . 2020-01-12

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We visited in January 2020 for our early Christmas dinner, or late one depending on your viewpoint. We did this because we wanted to avoid 'christmas' food. The pub is easy to find and sits opposite one of the holes on the Donnington Valley golf course. The staff are friendly and chatty and always good to have a chat with. Now, the important bit, the food.......superb, brilliant, and wonderful. The meat is supplied by the local butchers in Newbury who have links to the pub...this means it really is top quality stuff. Prices are good, and highlight foods are the rack of ribs, for which I'd suggest skipping any meals before attempting to eat and the Sausage and Mash (which I had) and was simply the best I've ever had. Lovely fresh veg with the sausages and mash to die for, with a really lovely gravy. Friends also had the Game Pie which looked very tempting and they weren't disappointed either. it is the sort of place I would happily visit lunchtime or in the evening.

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TonyGlover . 2020-01-10

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4 of us on a business trip booked with only 15 minutes notice and they fitted us in despite having a party of 45 booked. The food and service was great, our host Steph was very pleasant and made the experience even better.

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Petit_Moulin79120 . 2020-01-10

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Just been here for lunch in a large family group. Great food, ambiance and service. Thank you! We will be back.

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elteeeeee . 2020-01-02

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Popped in for a quick drink and snack on way home, what a lovely little gem of a pub. Friendly staff, great club sandwich - massive too big for one. Will definitely recommend.

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Bridgetcooke . 2019-12-30

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Lovely pub with great food and service will definitely come back when we are down this way again. A great find.

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susuwells . 2019-12-27

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What a fantastic Christmas lunch - the Fox and Hounds continues to go from strength to strength. Excellent food and service with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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Doffy46 . 2019-12-11

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Really lucky to get a last minute table. This pub has become really popular and the reason is that the food served is of high quality and very tasty. Service too, is second to none. Tom and his team are attentive and very hospitable even when busy.

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travellingmanW7264MH . 2019-12-11

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Nice pub good food good service will go again handy location off m4 and a34 lots of safe off road parking

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peter l . 2019-12-08

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Went for a family lunch. 2 adults and 2 kids. The beef bourgnion and ribs were delicious. Even the sweet potato fries were really crunchy. The kids had their own cutlery/viners. The staff were all so friendly and great with the kids. They stressed the 'optional' service charge which we were more than happy to pay.

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noellev172 . 2019-12-07

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My wife and I wanted a lunch out to undo the good we had just done at donnngton valley - I fancied a steak and they didn't disappoint especially being able off menu to do me some nice fresh veg rather than chips . My wife loved being able to have gf batter on her fish and chips

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marknevitt88 . 2019-11-28

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Absolutely delightful country pub, log fire in the bar which you can sit and eat in or you can eat in the restaurant, lovely friendly and helpful staff, very warm and cosy atmosphere and the food is just absolutely delicious. Chicken leek and ham hock pie was so tasty and Lamb shoulder was apparently wonderful. My husband had chocolate brownie for dessert and he said it was amazing.

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taracripps . 2019-11-16

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A genuinely warm welcome and the quality of the food was frankly way past the price point. I had a steak which was cooked perfectly and tender. I followed this with a lemon tart which was lovely.

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993justinp . 2019-11-13

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The food was delicious with the choice of slightly unusual choices like black pudding scotch egg starter and stuffed pheasant main alongside the usual favourite 24hr slow cooker ribs. This is a favourite with everyone with plenty of choices.

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Practising2retire . 2019-11-02

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A family get-together for my wife’s 70th Birthday comprising 5 Adults, 2 Children and a 9month old granddaughter. The staff were delightfully helpful, allocating us a table in a quiet part of the dining room, help mounting some birthday decorations and providing a high chair. Our meals were well-priced, beautifully cooked and presented. The meat dishes were superb using beef, lamb and pork from the best butcher in Newbury - Griffins. And try the most tasty Scotch Eggs I’ve ever tasted. The pub is clean and tidy and situated in easily accessible near Newbury. Compliments to the locals in the pub who were friendly, hospitable and even joined in our singing of Happy Birthday! Highly recommended

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patdixon49 . 2019-10-27

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A spur of the moment first time visit for a birthday treat and yet we were warmly welcomed as if we were locals that had been expected. Portions were generous but still beautifully presented, ingredients were fresh & seasonal and with the addition of the specials menu there is plenty to choose from, no matter your food preferences or dietary requirements. The homemade pies (we ordered vension with short crust pastry and the cheesy mash topped fish pie) are filled to the brim! The Petit Fours were a perfect way to end the meal, bite size portions of well loved favourites with a fun twist. Thankyou to all the staff for a wonderful evening, we will be back!

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Faile . 2019-10-22

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We where looking for a pub to hold a family wake and I have to say the staff here where amazing. The food was plentiful, superb quality, they catered for our needs and made everything so special. The staff where attentive but discrete, the food amazing, the ales where exceptional and the whole occasion was perfect.

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Nick B . 2019-10-09

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We had lunch here the other day and were extremely impressed with the both of the courses we had. The barn restaurant is a nice place to eat, the service was good and we would definitely eat there again if in the area.

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robertfN527ZE . 2019-10-08

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We had dinner for 9 people, the waiter was funny, friendly and knowledgeable regarding gluten free and contamination issues around gluten free dishes. The food was SO delicious, and it’s now become our favourite place to eat out. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. And the icing on the cake for me is that we can bring our dogs :). FIVE STARS!!!

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helensM2409SL . 2019-10-04

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Visited today as somewhere to meet relatives having noticed the pub for a number of years just below the A34 approaching Chieveley Services from the south.

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Louise B . 2019-09-29

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Went for the first time today, as a halfway meeting point for my family. What a fabulous place! Staff very welcoming and friendly, great selection of real ales to keep my husband happy.

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rachelo313 . 2019-09-28

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6 of us had Sunday lunch recently and I would happily go back to this pub again. The menu had a good choice of meals, including 3 different roasts. Most of our group had roast meals which they said were very tasty, with exceptionally well cooked vegetables which were not overdone. I had fish and chips, generously sized and fantastic crispy batter and fresh fish, with wonderful crispy chunky chips (plus peas and tartare sauce, etc). The puddings were also delicious, one of our group was not going to have a pudding, but when they saw what we had they changed their mind and were not disappointed. The service was good and the pub was full. My only criticism was the coffee, which was a little cool and would have been better if the cups had been warmed first, this was particularly the case with the espresso. It was also quite noisy in the restaurant, but what can you expect when it is full of people talking and enjoying their lunch. Service was good, all the meals were served at the same time and the staff were friendly.

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T L . 2019-09-10

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Went for a meal last night and the food was superb. Customer service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Will visit again...soon 😊

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372Sue0001 . 2019-09-07

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I love visiting this fun, family run pub. I have got to know all the staff who are always welcoming with a smile and plenty of banter.

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jonnyh456 . 2019-09-05

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The pub is out on its own but has loads of parking and is well worth driving to.

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sjjdxb . 2019-08-28

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We go for a meal almost every week and the food is always great, the service is fast and friendly, reasonably priced and great atmosphere. The owners are quirky and funny and make everyone feel welcome. Highly recommended.

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Madfamilyoffive . 2019-08-16

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Fabulous pub, great good and brilliant staff! I can't praise this place enough! We were staying in Travelodge down the road and wanted to find a nice place to eat. This just seemed to be the closed place so with a 2 year old we turned up at 6pm and we were very lucky the staff could squeeze us in as long as we had finished by 7:45pm which was no problem at all with a toddler! The waitress got us a high-chair, asked if we wanted a chlidren's menu or if our little one would share our food so with such child friendly service we immediately felt at ease. When we asked for an extra fried egg with my husbands meal for our little boy this was no trouble at all and the waitress even brought the 2 eggs out on a separate plate for him and asked if he wanted some bread. I had a veggie curry which was delicious. I highly recommend this place and would like to thank the staff for their friendly service and great food.

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Joanna E . 2019-08-10

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Fabulous Sunday Roast. Beautifully cooked beef with delicious fresh vegetables. Generous plateful too. Thoroughly recommended. Have also had other meals here recently and all were excellent, especially the burger meal.

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alyh99 . 2019-08-07

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Had a great meal and the staff were polite and the pub was clean .food was nice and hot and nothing was to much trouble.will definitely be visiting again .

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Karen T . 2019-08-05

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Stopped here on way home from the south coast. I rang and was told they could fit us in the bar and the staff member who took the call sounded very polite and helpful. We arrived early, the table was ready and the place was already fairly busy. Prices didnt look cheap but the portions were of really good size and the quality was excellent, all four of us agreed so. Two had fish and chips, one had pork medallions and one had chicken breast. Two of us managed desserts and both were again good size, and tasted excellent. Service was good, staff were cheery, and if passing again its on the list.

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Roadsider . 2019-08-04

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We were looking for somewhere to get a meal before a play at the Watermill Theatre and thought we would try this place. Due to some random events we were running late, we told the staff and they did a brilliant job of feeding us quickly and getting us to the theatre on time.

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Barry G . 2019-08-02

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The five of us went here for dinner recently, this place is a brilliantly run family affair, with service top of the bill.

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Loveallthingsspanish . 2019-08-02

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We were close to Newbury on our way back home when our stomachs demanded food. We went on trip advisor and this place came highly rated so we gave it a visit. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the whole place was very clean. It was a lunch time visit and we were only after a light bite and the menu had lots of options even for a gluten free person like myself. I had the club salad which is one of the best salads I have ever had. Unlike most restaurants, my plate was full of tasty salad items plus chicken and bacon. It was excellent value for money. My wife had the chicken and bacon wrap with fries which she also commented was generous with the filling and delicious. Our only wish is that this place was closer to home ! Well done to this venue for an amazing experience !

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849robbieh . 2019-07-23

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Went along with a number of friends. Service was very good. Landlady was very funny. Food was very nice. Good range of drinks too

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T13gav . 2019-07-22

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Very convenient meeting place for 2 people approaching from opposite ends of M4. Giod lunch, nice relaxed atmosphere, sky TV for the cricket and no-one chasing us away from our table. Open all day.

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daloughlin . 2019-07-11

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We’d passed this a few times and said it looked nice so decided to try it today.

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steverandallUK . 2019-07-10

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Called in for a Sunday lunch and was happy to find the staff friendly, the food good and the service efficient

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dc862015 . 2019-07-02

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What a find! I needed somewhere central in the South for a birthday get together and settled on this place having read some excellent reviews. What can I say? So so pleased I found you. Very friendly, efficient and eager to please but never over bearing. The food was excellent and very good value! Thank you very much for hosting such a pleasant and relaxing afternoon. Just trying to find another excuse come down again! Highly recommended.

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Searlesque . 2019-06-30

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Lovely manager, lovely pub. The lady we spoke to couldn't have been more helpful. We were lost because of the Junction 13 closure.

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DebbieJ58 . 2019-06-30

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Lovely friendly pub lovely to see a people person pub with locals enjoying a lovely atmosphere as well as a pint

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pandorasbox6921 . 2019-06-23

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Great food. Great service from Adam. Made our night. Thanks. The eton mess was a amazing!! See you soon

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Dave M . 2019-06-18

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A lovely pub with a local feel, good beer, friendly staff and an excellent restaurant. The ribs were unnervingly big but demolished and my crispy pork loin was sublime, with a special mention to the buttery spring greens which were a surprising delight. Sad that we are unlikely to come again.

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Pipster88888 . 2019-06-13

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Visited recently and had a nice meal with friendly staff and good service. This was our first visit but we will go back.

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hare125 . 2019-06-05

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Lovely steak, well cooked and speedy, friendly service! Dessert of lemon posset was light and so delicious. Hubby had Eton mess which was also good. Nice ambience and early evening buzz. Definitely need to book Great evening!

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Sue P . 2019-06-04

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Wanted somewhere relaxing to eat to celebrate our 42 Anniversary.

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outdoorgirl396 . 2019-06-04

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