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3.9

Based on 1.155 opinions finded in 6 websites

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Nº 727 in 1205 in Wandsworth

Nº 100 of 157 Other cuisines in Wandsworth

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The pub seemed nice at first but unfortunately the whole experience was ruined by the chef standing in the open kitchen and having an INCREDIBLY loud speakerphone conversation for the entire time we were there. The atmosphere of the pub should have been nice in theory, but the tinny phone speaker racket literally drowned everything else out, including the music and even our conversation. We thought that once we'd ordered he might get off the phone and we could enjoy being in the pub, but he continued his call while preparing our food. The lack of concentration probably explains why it was totally average. Won't be going back.

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R Dean . 2025-03-12

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Not great service, food was ok, some parts nice some parts dry. The place looked nice on the inside though. Probably wont go again.

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Bobby . 2025-02-16

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The Valentine's Day set menu was absolutely delicious and incredibly good value with generous portions. My girlfriend and I both had the mushroom risotto to start which was wonderfully creamy but not too rich or stodgy. Just perfect. We shared the lamb chops for a main. They were very generous with five big cuts between us, each cooked to just the right level of pinkness. It was on a bed of what I think was Ratatouille which was very tasty (there was so much we couldn't finish it) and very crispy roast potatoes on the side. The puddings, a chocolate torte and a strawberry raspberry coulis with meringue were fantastic and complimented each other well to share. The chocolate was incredibly rich but not overpowering and the fruity pudding was a tasty pallette cleanser. The service was great. The woman serving us was very nice and attentive especially considering how busy the place was.

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. 2025-02-14

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The best pub in London. The Food is incredible! Such a high standard you forget you are in a pub. And the people who work In F&H are so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend 👌 for a cozy meal alone or with friends.

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Aine Cummins . 2025-02-08

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Just stood having a drink with my friend which is what you do in a pub. Could not sit at a table due to 6 nations. Woman behind bar told us to go stand outside in the garden. Not very friendly to see he least will Never ever go back

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Paul Grover [Contract] . 2025-02-01

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Flo is wonderful. Service consistently great - our favourite place locally

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Richard . 2025-01-31

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Lovely pub, friendly attentive staff and great food.

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Emily . 2025-01-30

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This is our favourite Clapham pub. Very convenient for us. The staff are absolutely lovely, so friendly & welcoming even when very busy. The menu is Italian & food is really good. Last night we had calamari, Tuscan sausages (stunning) & profiteroles all delicious. The pub is always busy so booking advised.

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Andrew . 2025-01-22

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I should just gate-keep this but I can’t!!! I want everyone to experience this incredible pub, the service, the food, the moody lights and candles, just the atmosphere is amazing. Every guest had a dog so VERY dog friendly. Just really pleasant and the conditions are clean and spacious and they have a beer garden!! So fun

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Sofia . 2025-01-19

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Great pub. Burger and chips both absolutely delicious. Bit of a squeeze to some of the tables when busy but adds to the atmosphere really 👍

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Sebastian Heller . 2025-01-09

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Fantastic atmosphere with its traditional and posh interior. Service was good. Drinks are pretty average, my Guinness was a little stale and the red wine was nothing to phone home about. We got the ravioli and the cheese board. It was poorly presented and BLAND. very cheap produce thrown thrown together. Good first date spot I’d say. Perfect atmosphere for 3 Guinnesses and a kiss on the cheek. Brought the dog which was chill

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John McGuire . 2025-01-08

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Great pub, lovely food, decoration and service

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Ronan McNamara . 2024-12-15

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An Exceptional Pub, Despite One Man’s Appalling Beer Decision The moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in an atmosphere of festive warmth and charm. The twinkling fairy lights, the carefully curated décor, and the smell of quality ale wafting from the bar all create a truly magical experience. The staff are a credit to the establishment, effortlessly balancing efficiency and friendliness, while the beer selection caters to every palate—from the adventurous to the traditional. This is a pub where memories are made. But unfortunately, not all memories are pleasant. Enter the offender: the man who decided to order six pints of Guinness in a pub that practically begs you to try something new. Yes, I’m talking about you, sir—the man in the flannel shirt, pictured here with an expression that screams, “Yes, I am the problem.” This is a pub that offers a wealth of options. A pub with character, creativity, and craft at its core. And yet, when faced with a glorious lineup of ales, lagers, and seasonal specials, this man—a living embodiment of wasted potential—chose Guinness. Again. At every pub. His decision has the tragic inevitability of a bad sequel: predictable, unnecessary, and downright disappointing. To make matters worse, his choice wasn’t even for himself alone. No, this man took it upon himself to drag his friends down with him, ordering a round of six Guinnesses like some self-appointed arbiter of bland conformity. Who does that? Who looks at a menu brimming with possibilities and says, “Nah, we’ll just have what we always have”? I’ll tell you who: a man whose spirit of adventure has been thoroughly extinguished by the weight of his own bad habits. Dear sir, your Guinness obsession has become a metaphor for everything that’s wrong with modern drinking habits: safe, predictable, and devoid of imagination. To the pub: I salute you. Your establishment is a triumph—a beacon of quality in an otherwise uninspired world. The staff handled this man’s Guinness debacle with grace, serving him and his friends without a hint of judgement, despite the sheer absurdity of his order. To the offender: next time, look around. Try something seasonal. Be bold. Because if I have to watch you order another Guinness, I might just lose my faith in humanity entirely.

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Harvey . 2024-12-15

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Gone a bit downhill. They pack the tables in too close so its quite uncomfortable. I'm still a staunch supporter but give people a little space. The prices seem to have gone up, and portion size has gone down, i appreciate this is the new world, but their pasta is a little toppy.

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Will Fr . 2024-12-10

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I had the best date night there. No pic sorry but food was amazing

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Emilie Rovillain . 2024-12-09

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Your menu needs to have a vegetarian roast option  . Thx

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Joni . 2024-12-01

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It was a very enjoyable experience going there for the first time with friends before a concert: comfortable, with food beer and a good atmosphere. My only issue was when I bought a round. I asked the bar person to top up the glasses because, by the time I had paid, the heads had disappeared and there was less than a pint in each glass. They were not happy and said that the empty space was the head, with which I politely disagreed, as I take the CAMRA line on drinkers getting what they pay for. If I visited again I would only buy bottled drinks. I realize this is a wider issue effecting more than one establishment, but I didn't want meekly to accept less than I had paid for, no matter what other drinkers were happy with.

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Michael John . 2024-11-20

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A proper gem. Traditional London pub, 2 ales on pump, all the usual lagers, good wine list, and really good food. Had our table for five hours! Does fill up on a Saturday evening ( when we were leaving as we were there for lunch!), but no hurry up from the staff. Next time I’m up that way, I will definitely visit again.

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Andy Harrison . 2024-11-12

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A warm and cosy pub serving a seriously delicious range of Sunday roasts!! What a great find in Clapham Junction… highly recommend!

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James Seewer . 2024-11-12

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A lovely pub with friendly staff and good food

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Karin Gaylard . 2024-11-10

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A great local pub serving wonderful food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Regularly changing menu offering freshly cooked, innovative and delicious food. Equally good for a quick drink or a longer visit. Love it!

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Barbara . 2024-11-09

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Sunday roast is just excellent & staff are all very lovely!

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Caitlin Smith . 2024-11-04

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Friendly staff Nice location on the River plenty of room in and outside

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Alan Gardiner . 2024-11-02

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Nice food and atmosphere. Service is efficient and friendly. Good range of beers on tap. Can be busy for dinner so worth booking.

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James Small . 2024-11-01

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Been going here for 8 years Service always great and so is the food

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Kirshlen . 2024-10-26

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Favourite pub in London! Old school with great atmosphere and great drinks selection

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Chido Kuwana . 2024-10-23

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Cracking Sunday lunch .. well looked after by Sophie and her team. We’ll be back for sure

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Chris . 2024-10-20

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Great Sunday lunch, nice wine, never felt rushed. Unfortunately, some incredibly grumpy staff who looked like it was a real chore to be there, even rolled their eyes at being asked a question. A bit sad because the staff we had at the end were really lovely.

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Rosemary . 2024-10-20

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The front of house staff were lovely but the food was not on point this evening, the medium rare steaks were very rare indeed and they’d not bothered to take the skin off the grilled red onion before serving it. The front of house team did all they can to rectify the situation and replaced the steaks with a better cooked one and took two drinks off the bill so given this and the good reviews from others hopefully just an off day for the kitchen team.

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Dominic . 2024-10-17

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We love Fox and Hounds. It's a neighbourhood gem. Looking forward to another visit

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Kelli . 2024-10-11

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Lovely meal at The Fox & Hounds. Staff were attentive and helpful and food was delicious. Will be coming back.

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. 2024-10-08

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The manager and bar staff are lovely and the food is always delicious!

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Fran . 2024-10-06

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I’m a very lucky girl to have such a fabulous local. Food is always delicious and a great atmosphere but it is the brilliant staff that make this place so welcoming and somewhere you want to return to again and again for drinks, snacks, dinner.

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Claire . 2024-10-04

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Probably the best pub on Batersea

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Dawid Gagat . 2024-10-01

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We loved our first visit to Fox & Hounds. The room was warm and inviting. Our request to be further from the loudest space was honored and we were very grateful. All of the staff were fantastic, but our server, Áine, was absolutely fabulous! She made our whole evening a memorable experience. The sea bass, pork chop, cheeses, and sticky pudding were highlights. Will absolutely visit again when in London!

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Lisa . 2024-09-26

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Delicious food, amazing staff and a wonderful atmosphere. The perfect pub!

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Thomas Fitzgerald . 2024-09-23

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Fantastic backstreet Victorian London Pub, tucked away in Belgravia a few minutes from Sloan Sq underground, pub has a small yet cosy atmosphere, great staff and selection of drinks

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Paul Smith . 2024-09-09

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I’ve been to The Fox and Hounds many times for reunions. Normally it’s too noisy for older ears, but we were lucky enough to get a quieter Sunday afternoon. The service was excellent- courteous and helpful. We didn’t need to go to the bar for drinks. One minor problem is that my food was too salty and the gazpacho and the tomato sauce which my sea bass sat upon bore a suspicious resemblance to one another. A more major problem is that there are no main course vegan options, so one of us, knowing this in advance, went without lunch. To finish on a positive note, the Galician white wine was delicious and we enjoyed retiring to the delightful little pub garden ( provided with pretty fierce overhead wall heaters) for further drinks.

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Bolster . 2024-09-08

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Food was incredible. And the young Irish girl (name unknown) was an incredible waitress.

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Matthew . 2024-08-29

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Delicious Sunday roast served by a very nice waitress from Yorkshire.

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Maria Thereza . 2024-08-25

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Have lived in the area for 10 years and had never stopped into this pub before. Food was uniformly excellent and great, friendly service. Keen to try the back garden during better weather. We will definitely be back.

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Silas . 2024-08-24

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I absolutely love this place (I've literally been coming here since I was a baby). I come here with family and friends regularly and am never disappointed. I don't think I'm exaggerating when this is my favourite pub The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is cozy and feels safe, and the food is superb. There is not really parking and reserving a table is recommended.

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Arden “Appleattic” A . 2024-08-23

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Attentive service, lovely pint of Timmy Taylor’s Landlord, good wine list for dinner .. the paella was sensational. Definitely going back

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Chris . 2024-08-23

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Great , friendly pub and service 👍

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Joanna . 2024-08-22

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Lovely roast but cake-like Yorkshire Pudding was a bit odd!

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. 2024-08-18

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Lovely pub, excellent food and super friendly staff. Well worth a detour.

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Jan Farrell . 2024-08-17

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General very nice food indeed Fresh and properly cooked

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Salvo . 2024-07-27

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We went to the F&H for a celebratory dinner and it was perfect. The sharing paella was incredible and complimented by a great wine list. The garden was glorious and the staff were super attentive.

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LBCS . 2024-07-21

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Great local pub. Friendly staff and the roast beef was one of the better ones I’ve had

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ThomasG . 2024-07-14

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Great venue, wonderful friendly service and delicious food with generous portions. A very enjoyable evening!

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. 2024-07-13

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The staff was friendly, we were tucked away in a corner from the main room. Food was decent, the roast beef was tender. Good pudding. A little pricey for what it was. Not too bad, but pints were a little more than most. I'd still return. The vegetarian, vegan options are a bit limited.

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Darren Davis . 2024-07-07

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The Fox & Hounds was a real surprise. I have lived up the road for 30 years and had never been there. The pub is lovely, it has not been over-styled. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The menus has a good choice and the food was delicious! I would recommend very highly!

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. 2024-07-06

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Had a really nice with friends last night. Staff very attentive especially the manager and the food was delicious. Good value (but I had just returned from travelling through Italy and France!

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. 2024-06-29

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Service was attentive and food was superb!! Location and atmosphere was just what we were looking for since we had a 4yr old with us.

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. 2024-06-15

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All was absolutely fantastic...terrific food, great atmosphere, really nice staff; an all round really good night until the stroppy cow of a manager (?) came up to me in an overly zealous manner to tell me to "keep my dog on a lead". Bearing in mind my JRT had been sitting on my lap all night and was only on the floor for a minute or two so I could say goodbye to my friends, I thought it was totally unnecessary, as did my friends. I wonder if she is equally as unaccepting of parents with their children who are generally FAR worse??? Only reason I didn't give 5 stars.

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Mary Anderson . 2024-06-14

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Es un hecho triste que en los últimos años he tenido cada vez menos ocasiones para, sin culpa, elogiar una experiencia gastronómica. Así que... oh la alegría. La alegría desenfrenada de sin reservas tanto elogiar y encontrar cero culpa con mi reserva fortuita en el Fox and Hounds esta noche. Primero, ¿por qué fortuito? Soy local y he estado en el F&H antes. Prometí no volver a ir nunca más pero la pereza ganó el día y caminé los 3 minutos para darle otra oportunidad Segundo, ¿por qué la alegría? Pasé los veranos de mi infancia en la casa de mis abuelos en un pueblo rural español llamado Jesús Pobre. Zona donde el recién nacido pasa directamente de pecho a paella. La paella que comí esta noche era parecida a cualquiera de las que comí de niño en JP. Tercero, ¿por qué la alegría desenfrenada? Dos palabras. El personal. Profesional, servicial y educado todas las cualidades que uno espera, pero nunca debe esperar de un pub de alta gama enfocado en la comida. El personal en el F & H era tan profesional, tan servicial, tan educado, pero sobre todo de eso y singularmente la razón principal por la que voy a volver una y otra vez es lo naturalmente encantadores que eran todos. La cultura de propinas en los Estados Unidos tan a menudo ve el encanto reemplazado por obsequioso, la tendencia de servicio incluido que tenemos en el Reino Unido tan a menudo no ve encanto en absoluto. Así que no es el caso aquí.

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Oliver R . 2024-06-13

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Vino a almorzar con mi hija. Tomé una hamburguesa y una pinta. La hamburguesa era increíble. Gracias a Jamie. Era de primera clase. Volveré pronto. Muy pronto... tal vez mañana.

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Gareth T . 2024-06-06

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The best local pub in London. Always busy and buzzing and just generally excellent.

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TomB . 2024-05-29

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Gran ambiente para los deportes. Un montón de televisores, gran cerveza y personal encantador. El guapo Zac en particular nos alegró el día. Su sonrisa puede iluminar una habitación. Una habitación muy oscura

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Brian W . 2024-05-28

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We love fox and hounds. Will be back again in the future.

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. 2024-05-28

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FANTASTIC FOOD. The loveliest and sweetest (Irish) waitress! Love this place and will bring my parents back here as they loved it too!

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AMYI . 2024-05-19

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Despite having given advance notice on the booking form and confirmed by a follow up phone call that I made of the food allergies of one of our party they were unprepared and it was a lot of effort to get a meal that was ok for them to eat. Once that had been sorted then food was good but I was expecting them to be more helpful with that issue considering they knew we were coming well in advance.

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PaulaB . 2024-05-18

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Never disappointed, always a good dinner out at the Fox and Hounds

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Natty . 2024-05-18

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A lovely convivial pub and staff with tasty food.

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. 2024-05-17

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Lovely garden and good food. Really lovely staff, especially the young Irish woman - so friendly, warm and patient!

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. 2024-05-11

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Food is good but overall food and drinks prices are way to high.

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. 2024-05-10

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Family meal with super friendly service and fresh, tasty food. Great wine and beer selection. Thanks Anne for taking such great care of us despite being run off your feet!

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Heidi Small . 2024-05-08

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The food was good but it arrived cold. Service was really slow and we had to chase up to pay the bill ourselves.

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. 2024-05-05

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Really Nice evening ! Very good.

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SophieS . 2024-04-17

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Raw lamb which was tough, all a bit school dinners

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. 2024-04-14

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Didn’t feel quite award winning, but good food and lovely service.

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Faybae . 2024-04-14

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Very good value lunch. Pub was vibrant and busy. Staff friendly, good selection of beers. Can’t really ask for much more than that.

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Brian W . 2024-04-11

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Lovely pub, lovely people, great food.

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Jake Tuckey . 2024-04-08

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Has this place changed hands or manager in the last year? It used to be one of my absolute favourites but in my last three visits I’ve had a really uncharacteristically odd and bad experience. 1) We went in the late summer last year and ordered the steak - which I have many times and has always been very good. We were served two steaks that openly (not sensationalising) were past their best. It had been the heat wave for the few days previous and this led me to believe refrigeration has been an issue. We sent them back and were refunded but no one came to apologise or speak to us. I was about to do so myself when there was a car crash outside - quite a bad one. So we left to allow the staff to deal with that. After this experience I avoided going for a couple of months but did want to return due to being a favourite. 2) not as bad but I went mid week and most of the beers were out of stock. 3) I went last week and the Guinness had been connected to the wrong gas, my pint was freezing, and the head massive. The chap at the bar was nice tried to correct it by pouring it out but once Guinness is over gassed you cannot serve it - my pint was flat and freezing so I left it. Posting this mainly so the owner can see as it was our local but currently going elsewhere. It is an expensive pub and the last three visits have not been inline with those prices.

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Jack Salisbury . 2024-04-04

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What a fabulous London pub! The atmosphere was really quaint. The table was pokey but ok for 3. Our meals were delicious and the roast beef was absolutely divine and the best roast I’ve ever had (sorry mum)! The pasta was nice and the beef burger was great. The staff were attentive and lovely and the background music was great too. I would highly recommend this place for a drink or a meal.

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AC . 2024-03-31

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Great Sunday roast, loved the roast beef and chocolate cake! Really friendly staff, definitely recommend

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Andrew . 2024-03-24

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Good beer selection, spacious venue, friendly staff, and a beautifully maintained beer garden.

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Alex in the City . 2024-03-13

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No vegetarian options on main course. Sunday beef very tough. Usually love F&H but not a great food experience this time unfortunately!

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. 2024-03-10

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In my opinion the best pub in London! Just gets everything right, and it's always busy but not packed, with a great atmosphere, excellent staff, lovely menu, great beers and wine list, and good music playing (not too loudly). The dream, basically!

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TomB . 2024-03-06

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Wonderful Sunday roast, we hadn't been to this pub before and would definitely recommend!

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Daniel . 2024-02-18

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Great service and atmosphere. We shared a couple of 1kg T bones which were lovely. Been coming here for 20 years and it's still going strong.

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AndrewC . 2024-02-16

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Delicious as always and great local Battersea pub.

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DanielR . 2024-02-16

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I had the pumpkin risotto and it was sensational.

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OliviaM . 2024-02-06

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We booked for an early Sunday evening meal on the way back from a show in London. From the moment we walked in we had a lovely time. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly member of staff and although we were quite early for our table they moved things around and seated us. We both had a delicious roast. Absolutely perfect and then shared a very yummy sticky toffee pudding.

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Sarah . 2024-02-04

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While anti fox hunting myself, this is one establishment my political ideals won’t stop me from attending. Really delicious menu with seasonal variation (vegetarians will get a bit tired of the risotto / lack of rotation on the alternative dietary front) - great service and a nice atmosphere in the evenings. Tucked away off a main road, really a pleasant surprise with a heated garden that allows big groups to spread out and catch up. A local gem!

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Aum Thacker . 2024-01-27

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We were greeted and given a choice of table. It was a Saturday evening and busy so it was noisy though the woman in charge did try to cater for that. She was really helpful. We both ate simple, good quality pasta dishes and had a glass of house red too. It was fine for after the cinema!

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LouMol . 2024-01-27

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The Fox and Hounds Clapham Junction The first thing to note is the chef has a visceral hatred of vegetarians and takes pride in this prejudice by creating menus that are lumpish and unimaginative. This is not a place where chef cherishes good traditional values, it’s more a place chef is stuck in his abrasive, curmudgeonly ways. It is neither fish nor fowl, neither a pub or a restaurant. As a restaurant the atmosphere is soulless and desperate. The dead hand of the restaurant’s miserable menu pushes down and suffocates the place of all life, and empties your wallet at the same time. The overpriced drinks just reinforce the falseness of the place. On offer is pasteurised, mega brewery homogenised ‘craft beers’ and a wine list that pretends to Wine Society quality, it is not, it’s overpriced plonk. It’s not really a pub either, gastro or otherwise. Drinking in the place is more a prison sentence than a nice pint in the local. You’d have more fun sitting in a vandalised bus shelter drinking a can of Stella. The reputations of London gastropubs are made by the chefs, who are quite happy to put their names out there. The chef at The Fox & Hounds doesn’t have the courage to put his name to his miserable menu. His secretiveness is intellectually dishonest. I asked the manager who the chef was and they piously told me “We can’t give out staff names because of data protection” (Huh?) I think the owners of the pub are trying to create some ersatz Bullingdon Club dining experience, and who doesn’t want to be part of the Bullingdon Club what with those foppish outfits and all? The idea the menu is ‘Mediterranean inspired’ is daft but sadly a testament to the chef’s paucity of imagination. The food is soup with meat, fish with meat, meat with meat and the frankly done to death ‘sticky toffee pudding’ (probably containing gelatin) The menu has eight mains of which one is vegetarian, that cliched favourite of tokenism, risotto. Where is the varied and delicious selection of vegetable and fish dishes that underpin a Mediterranean diet? This menu is more an 18th century Chop House than a diet for long life. The place is a throwback to the 1950s, it’s the Nigel Farage of gastro pubs. And the place certainly lives up to its name, the Fox and Hounds - the unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible.

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Michael Cook . 2024-01-16

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The Fox and Hounds Clapham Junction The first thing to note is the chef has a visceral hatred of vegetarians and takes pride in this prejudice by creating menus that are lumpish and unimaginative. This is not a place where chef cherishes good traditional values, it’s more a place chef is stuck in his abrasive, curmudgeonly ways. It is neither fish nor fowl, neither a pub or a restaurant. As a restaurant the atmosphere is soulless and desperate. The dead hand of the restaurant’s miserable menu pushes down and suffocates the place of all life, and empties your wallet at the same time. The overpriced drinks just reinforce the falseness of the place. On offer is pasteurised, mega brewery homogenised ‘craft beers’ and a wine list that pretends to Wine Society quality, it is not, it’s overpriced plonk. It’s not really a pub either, gastro or otherwise. Drinking in the place is more a prison sentence than a nice pint in the local. You’d have more fun sitting in a vandalised bus shelter drinking a can of Stella. The reputations of London gastropubs are made by the chefs, who are quite happy to put their names out there. The chef at The Fox & Hounds doesn’t have the courage to put his name to his miserable menu. His secretiveness is intellectually dishonest. I asked the manager who the chef was and they piously told me “We can’t give out staff names because of data protection” (Huh?) I think the owners of the pub are trying to create some ersatz Bullingdon Club dining experience, and who doesn’t want to be part of the Bullingdon Club what with those foppish outfits and all? The idea the menu is ‘Mediterranean inspired’ is daft but sadly a testament to the chef’s paucity of imagination. The food is soup with meat, fish with meat, meat with meat and the frankly done to death ‘sticky toffee pudding’ (probably containing gelatin) The menu has eight mains of which one is vegetarian, that cliched favourite of tokenism, risotto. Where is the varied and delicious selection of vegetable and fish dishes that underpin a Mediterranean diet? This menu is more an 18th century Chop House than a diet for long life. The place is a throwback to the 1950s, it’s the Nigel Farage of gastro pubs. And the place certainly lives up to its name, the Fox and Hounds - the unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible .

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Michael C . 2024-01-15

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We had an amazing Sunday lunch here. The staff were very welcoming, exceptionally helpful and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.

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AndyH . 2024-01-14

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Lovely family meal. Couldn’t fault anything. Service was great and the food was beautiful. Many Thanks to the Fox and Hounds

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DanielU . 2023-12-31

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Incredible food and amazing service! Lovely Christmas atmosphere.

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EmilyP . 2023-12-22

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Warm welcome from the bar staff , extensive menu reasonably priced and the service was exemplary - a thoroughly enjoyable experience !.

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SimonR . 2023-12-20

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Cute pub, with outdoor garden & nice vibe inside. Sunday roast was good but have had better in London. Would definitely go back for drinks!

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Christine Kemp . 2023-12-19

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Food/staff/atmosphere all great, had a really good afternoon.

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DylanC . 2023-12-17

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Always fantastic! Great food and service from very attentive staff

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robdd . 2023-12-15

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Really good Mediterranean food and friendly service.

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B H . 2023-12-09

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Really disappointing. Flat pints and was charged service on a bowl of chips (without being told service was included or given a printed bill). When I asked for a bill because I was so confused about how expensive it was, they gave me a copy of the drinks ticket (no prices).

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Andrea . 2023-12-09

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This is a fantastic, friendly 'local' in a quiet area away from the Clapham Junction crowds. Very cosy, well decorated with lots of fairy lights, classic movie-set type xmas feel for our December visit. Great buzzy atmosphere without being too noisy. The staff were super helpful moving our table to one we preferred (and that would allow us to stay a little longer than booked, on a busy wednesday night). We live locally and love coming here. Also has a fab beer garden for long summer afternoons. Come here to leave your phone in your bag, enjoy good conversation, and eat v tasty food in a relaxed, cosy classic pub atmosphere. Perfect for nights out with friends, family and date-night.

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ClaireB . 2023-12-06

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Lovely pub serving a great Italian menu atvan affordable price

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Philipp Matuschka . 2023-12-02

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Just a really good pub, food, service, Christmas lights.

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Hi Josie Just wanted to thank your team for a lovely evening last night at The Waterfront- we were really well looked after and the food was delicious - I am looking forward even more to coming on Christmas Day now! Thanks Charlie