Fox & Hounds Inn in South Kesteven

A warm welcome from lovely Jo and Danny and a wonderful relaxed, cosy atmosphere. I had quite possibly one of the most delicious pies I’ve ever tasted!

Popped in whilst on a weekend away to watch the football. The atmosphere was incredible, the locals were so friendly and welcoming and the owner and staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. Lovely pub with a lovely vibe.

Lovely pub,will definitely be returning

A great cosy village pub. The staff are very friendly and pay good attention to their customers. The selection of drinks is very good and they always keep their lines clean. The price is very reasonable! They serve food on Thursdays, Fridays and Sunday. The place is dog friendly and a great place to end or start a country walk.

Just a quality village pub. Four real ales. Excellent visit. Highly Recommended

We arrived without booking (which we were advised to do in future) but the landlord welcomed us and we enjoyed a wonderful Sunday dinner with all the trimmings. It was all excellently cooked and presented by two young waitresses without undue delay. We also indulged in two excellent puddings - bread and butter for my husband and mine was Spotted Dick with custard! Both first rate. We will try to come again but we don't go that way too often. it is definitely worth a small detour from the A1 near Colsterworth. Excellent value for money.

Super Sunday lunch. Great real ales. Friendly staff.

A proper pub with good beer a proper local

Great food and great atmosphere, made to feel very welcome

Lovely Sunday roast Delightful waitress Recommended

Thankyou very much to the staff and customers at The Fox and Hounds for making our one night stop over a very nice evening. We felt welcomed by everyone and although this is clearly a village pub for locals we in no way felt like we were being watched or judged by anyone for the entire night. Danny the landlord and Holly behind the bar very friendly and we had our drinks, made a bit of small talk and took a pizza back to our accommodation and quite simply we could not have asked for more. Thankyou

We enjoyed a simple lunch in the garden. Very busy and although they were suffering staff absences due to Covid, we were well looked after and food was excellent.

A lovely village pub with a beer garden. The inside is nicely decorated but for a Saturday early doors we didn't feel very welcome. The atmosphere very much felt like we were imposters to a group of locals, and the landlord wasn't talkative with no smile during service.

Don’t get me wrong the pub is okay. It’s a bit dated and it’s very popular with the locals, but the Sunday lunch is not very good. So I don’t really recommend the food here and I found it very clicky. Unpleasant. It’s got a very large car park and a small area of a beer garden.

Nice country pub , friendly atmosphere,

popped in to see what it was like after a friends recommendation..the place was lovely and clean...the staff very welcoming and the pizza we ordered was very tasty and to be honest not had one like that for a very long time ..so good I forgot to take a pic!! . very dog friendly in the bar (not allowed in restaurant part but we didn't mind as we wanted to sit in the bar area !) will definitely be popping in again in the future !

Very good service and staff top dogs.

A top establishment, driven by an excellent licenced and great staff. Top food and drinks and impeccably cared for.

If you want good pub grub and a real friendly place to have a drink or two you can’t do better than the Fox and Hounds. Danny and Jo are super hosts and the homemade chips are to die for!

Friendly helpful pub who are keeping to social distancing measures. Lovely people.

Friendly, fab range of gins, beer garden

Wonderful reopening of the Fox and Hounds in Castle Bytham on Saturday. Jo and Danny have done a wonderful job completely redesigning the interior, creating a warm, relaxing and homely feel with the added benefits of excellent choices of gins and beers. The garden has also had a wonderful update and is a beautiful place to sit in the sun enjoying a drink.

We have visited this pub on a number of occasions whilst in the area and each time we were greeted and treated like regulars. A great atmosphere with friendly staff and patrons, good food and a good selection of drinks. We look forward to our next visit.

Excellent village pub with friendly staff and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Recently refurbished (2020) the Fox and Hounds is a lovely village pub. Everything you need and more, great food, great hosts and fab location. Can thoroughly recommend the pizza's! If you're looking for a cordial atmosphere and a place to find new friends this is it. Jo, Danny and all the staff area really great - only good things to say about these guys and the pub in general. Try it, you'll love it! Ali

Had a lovely meal and a few drinks here. A little gem we were lucky to find. Highly recommended 👍

Had a lovely meal and a few drinks here and must say what a little gem this place is. So lucky to have found it. Highly recommended 👍

Many congratulations to Danny & Jo on the opening of the fabulous refurbished pub, it looks amazing and has a familiar and friendly atmosphere in these trying times.Great to be able to visit a British Institution again with friends and all safety rules and regulations are being followed to keep us safe and also the staff.Keep up the good works and look forward to seeing you soon xxx

We visited the Fox and Hounds in Castle Bytham after the Covid lockdown was lifted. The pub has had a full makeover! The bar and restaurant look fantastic and the refurbished outdoor seating area is ideal for a safe pub visit. The staff have been well trained for reopening with new social distancing regulations, and the whole place is really clean and well maintained. The regular beers are back along with some really tasty visiting ales. The menu is slowly regrowing as the team get used to the new way of working. A great local family pub with a fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty home cooked food.

Overall experience was fantastic, along with great service and food. I would highly recommend this place to groups of friends and family.

We have been visiting this pub for years and everything about it is absolutely spot on...the food, service, hospitality and beer are without doubt the best in the area....highly recommended 👍

A great "local" with big heart. Hosts Danny and Jo cannot do enough to ensure you have a really great time as their guests. Beverages to suit all palates with a range of beers, ciders and lager on tap and fabulous range of gins. Food is generous and hearty; the atmosphere welcoming....what more could you want?

We love the Fox and are looking forward to the return of the Sunday roast, this Sunday. Over lockdown the refurbishment was completed and it looks fantastic. The Fox is a village pub with friendly staff and customers, a good range of gins and well kept draft beers. The garden provides outdoor seating and tables, an alternative to indoor dinning and the garden provides a pleasant place to relax on a sunny day. We enjoyed takeaways from the Fox during lockdown, but happy the doors are open again for Danny, the family and team to welcome customers once again. A fantastic pub.

Back after COVID to a beautifully refurbished fox and hounds. Food just as great as ever and so good to see Jo, Danny and the team. By far the friendliest pub for miles and been a great support throughout the lockdown keeping us fed with wonderful take away pizzas. Decor and garden look fab glad to be back. Well worth a visit

Awesome, lovely friendly staff, felt at home as soon as we walked in, great night, great service, food was amazing, we laughed all night long, such a welcoming family community atmosphere, will 100% be going back and telling friends and family all about it. Very clean, fresh and just lovely people.

Have visited this pub a couple of times The atmosphere is a lovely, cosy country pub and the staff are all really friendly The food on both occasions was lovely and really reasonable priced Definitely recommend a visit !!

The staff prepared a fantastic spread for a large gathering post a funeral. Well above the standard I would have expected. Nice and cosy atmosphere, open fire, very good service. Highly recommended.

Great food at a very reasonable price. Great host and staff.

A lovely pub that gives a warm welcome food was nice and well presented

Sunday lunch very tasty and hot

Spot on Good Laugh/Atmosphere Will be back Everton John

Love this pub. Good food. Good company. Friendly Staff & customers.

We've eaten regularly at the Fox and Hounds and always had great pub food. Sunday lunch is amazing but book ahead! The staff are all great and Jo and Danny ensure a friendly, welcome atmosphere. Its great value for money, friendly locals, an outside area for the warm weather and lovely fire for the winter months. Well worth a visit.

We were staying in the village for a few days so decided to walk along to the Fox and Hounds for dinner. The pub was very busy but we were seated quickly and everyone seemed friendly. We quite enjoyed our dinner but felt the food was very average. The prices for both food and drink were very good so it was quite good value for money.

Great village pub with the best pizza for miles

Staff friendly but chef needs to learn to put more on your plate

Although this Village Pub has an almost understated ambiance about it, there is a very good reason to try their Sunday Roast. I can honestly say that, having sampled Sunday lunches in the area for many years, the Fox and Hounds is one of the best. They don't need to advertise either because 'word of mouth' has given their reputation a real boost. A number of friends have sampled their cooking as a result of these excellent reports. Lastly don't ask how they make their gravy as it's a closely guarded secret! It is most delicious and completes what can only be described as a very satisfactory traditional English experience.

Popped in for a pint and wish it was our local. Lovely cosy pub friendly people

Great traditional local pub with good food

We went for an Indian all you can eat , the pub hires in Indian chef so it was authentic and the food was so good , was made very welcome and staff was so helpful nothing was too much trouble , this event happens every 2-3 months I believe, we will definitely be going again , and we will be booking the much talked about Sunday lunch . Thank you to the team at Fox & hounds for a really lovely experience.Michelle & Ozzy

what a lovely unspoilt proper pub popped over for a few drinks and really enjoyed our chats with the owners and staff i had ribeye steak which was delicious would definitely visit again

Great little country pub with a friendly atmosphere and wholesome home cooked food. The landlord is welcoming as the locals!! Although I didn't try one, the pizza's also looked good and you can order them as a takeaway.

Although I didn't eat today. I found the Licencee very professional and friendly The beer was great quality and there was a good selection. The general conversation among customers was that the food was very good value and reasonably priced Worth another visit

Stopped off on a whim to see if we could grab some lunch, forgot it was a Sunday & they’d only be serving roast dinner which we just didn’t fancy so told our lovely waitress we’d just have a drink, she pops back a few minutes later to let us know the chef said they can do us a beef ciabatta chips & salad which we were so grateful for & it was absolutely delicious! The two young waitresses were so lovely & attentive & efficient & you could tell they were enjoying work & having a laugh with customers which is great to see! Had a lovely afternoon in this traditional country pub & it was so kind of them to do an alternative lunch for us. Absolutely fab service & fantastic food!

Stopped off here for quick lunch after leaving the A1. Excellent homemade food served in a pleasant garden area. All the meals were very tasty and great value.Good service and the meals came a lot more quickly than I expected. Favourite dish we had was the pizza made in there own pizza oven.

What a great little pub, great service nothing is too much trouble. Amazing home cooked food with proper chips!!

I might be biased as I just had a pizza takeaway. Awesome. A brilliant family orientated, friendly, fun pub. A real dying breed. Danny, Jo and the rest of the staff are incredible. So pleased to have the Fox as my local.

Went for Sunday lunch at this fantastic village pub with the family (9 of us) . We all agreed that the meal was the best roast dinner we had ever eaten out, and we eat out a lot!. The price was brilliant value for the quality home cooked food you get. All I can say is you definitely will not be disappointed. Pass it at your peril!

Always a warm welcome with friendly staff

Good food good beer good afternoon

Easiest 5 stars ever!! What a fantastic village pub. If the warm welcome, scrummy cocktails and comfortable atmosphere wasn't enough they went and brought out the ultimate secret weapon: Di's chips. When is the next gin night Jo?

The best local pub in Castle Bytham

Warm friendly staff. Excellent pub grub!

A brilliant pub with even more splendid people! A quaint pub which is always thriving on the weekends due to being what everyone needs - a comforting pub with a wide variety of alcohol to choose from and scrummy food.

Sadly, local village pubs seem to be a dying treat. I'm so happy to have The Fox & Hounds as my local. Dan and Jo are very friendly and the locals great fun. Good beers and food. Really cosy atmosphere.

Danny and Jo are lovely, welcoming hosts. Good pub grub with a recently installed pizza oven offering good quality and reasonably priced pizzas. Sunday lunch not to be missed, just like your mum serves up!

El Fox & Hounds en Castillo Bytham pub es un precioso pueblo, cálido y acogedor. La comida es de alto nivel y a precios excelentes. Hay un variado menú que ofrece todo que usted esperaría de un menú del restaurante Pub Village, incluyendo opciones vegetarianas. El Fox and Hounds ofrecen entrantes, platos principales y postres. Hay un comedor en la parte trasera del pub.

A group of 16/20 of us meet once a month for a meal and chat. The food is good homemade cooking, nothing fancy, just like home. A selection of 3/4 ales as well.

Most dishes are good value and you get plenty of portions....puddings are great value...coffee could be better but overall a great friendly and happy atmosphere

El Fox and Hounds es un fantástico pub, así que es muy acogedor y amable. Danny y su equipo siempre contento y te hacen sentir como en casa.

Previous review was a mistake.... It's a fantastic pub... Good People....

Friendly atmosphere, along with a reasonable menu of home cooking plus a choice of four real ale's..

Had a lovely lunch with a friend , a warm welcome from the landlord , friendly locals and great food . Will definitely go back again for more !

Nuestra segunda pub sirve buena comida todos los días, con una buena selección de bebidas. Nada de lujos, pero es buena y abundante.

Estábamos atravesando en 1,45 y pensamos parada para el almuerzo del domingo, sólo justo a tiempo para el almuerzo del domingo, pero era encantador y fresco. Volvería de nuevo.

Pub muy agradable en un bonito pueblo. La comida era excelente. El personal era muy servicial y no podía hacer lo suficiente para nosotros ... ¿que comer en el Fox and Hounds ... 100% sí ...

Good real ale selection, pub grub and a friendly atmosphere. Proper no frills village inn.

A great little pub that's run by great,friendly people and their Sunday dinner is to die for and is extremely well priced.

Very friendly village pub, always a warm welcome and wonderful atmosphere. Excellent home cooked food with good portion sizes - you have got to try the hand cut chips they are amazing!! Also a good selection of beers and wine. Staff are very welcoming with nothing being to much trouble - Highly recommended!!!

My partner and I moved from Castle Bytham over ten years ago and we still take the 11 mile drive weekly to the Fox and Hounds pub as there is no where else around I would want to spend my weekend drinking, eating and socialising. A very quaint family run pub in the heart of the village. Delicious home cooked food at amazingly low prices, real ales and cocktails a plenty! Always welcomed with open arms and a smile, highly recommended.

A quintessentially English village pub, family run, warm and welcoming! Danny and Jo are very welcoming to all even the fur babies can come in as long as they behave! For the best value Sunday lunch at £6.95 you get a great plate full. Choice is limited to either beef or pork one week or beef and lamb the following but the plate of food served up is not disappointing with a good array of veg, the roast potatoes are the best I have ever tasted and as for the gravy, like Betty's Hotpot will we ever find out the secret how Mum, Di, makes it taste sooo good! With a good choice of real ales, good wines and even a cocktail for when it's 5 O clock somewhere there is something for everyone mixed with witty banter it all makes for a very happy atmosphere.

I'm not one for writing reviews, like ever, but having been to this lovely little pub, I really wanted to share what a great experience it was. Dan and Jo couldn't make you feel more welcome. I don't drink beer but my partner said it was good and the wine selection was fab! Food is typical pub grub but done by Di to an excellent standard! Can't wait to go back and bring friends along to enjoy the ambiance of this place!

Danny and Jo welcome regulars and visitors alike - warmly. The beers are well kept, very decent wine and even a cocktail, should you so desire!Diane cooks really fresh and lovely home style food and her Sunday lunches are well loved in the area.Treat yourself and visit this lovely country inn.

I was there for New Years Eve and had a blast. All the people and staff were great and the food was delicious I can't wait to go back

I have stopped at this pub on several occasions whilst visiting family and it's great . Home cooked food and a great selection of beer & ales . Will definitely return

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here with friends and family. The food was home cooked proper pub food and the price was brilliant. Everyone agreed it was absolutely delicious. It's a really nice family run traditional pub, with a cosy atmosphere and we all felt very welcome. I can't wait to go back once the nights are drawing in and sit by the real log fire with a drink or two. I certainly will not restrict my visit to a Sunday.The landlord and his partner were so friendly and we had a really good craic with them.I think the bad reviews relate to the awful chain pub of the same name that's in Grantham :-(All I can say is go, you will not regret it.

Popped in to this lovely country pub while visiting friends in the area. We had a fantastic home cooked meal along with a lovely pint or two. The staff were very friendly and service was great. We will be recommending to friends and family and hopefully revisit soon.

I think some of the other negative reviews are confused with a chain that has the same name because their description is inaccurate! The Fox & Hounds in Castle Bytham is a great little pub. It has a restaurant which is also lovely - they have a wide choice of fresh home cooked food and do a great roast dinner. It has a nice atmosphere and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Have been there several times, as a couple, with friends and with our young son. Definitely worth a vist.

I often visit friends who live in Castle Bytham and we always go here for dinner and drinks. I can't think of anything to dislike about this classic country pub. The beer is great with plenty of choice, food is excellent and home made, atmosphere is friendly and the staff can't do enough to make you feel welcome. I would recommend anyone local or just passing to pay a visit. Mick.

A proper village pub. Regular offerings of real ales. Food - real home cooked food - chips (+gravy) to die for.Good pub all round.IanM

This is a small country pub that has excellent beer but makes no pretensions to be a "gourmet" venue. What you get is good fresh food cooked when you order it using local produce whenever possible. It is my "local" so I count myself a frequent visitor and have tried most of the menu.

Food very over priced and very poor quality, I had what amounted to was mushrooms on a slice of toast for a starter, containing about 3 halves of mushrooms! Lack of choice when it came to my vegetarian meal, over cooked and not much of it! My partner had gammon, which was what I would refer to as 'plastic' meat. Service was terrible, the wait was 'forever!' which to say there were only 2 of us and another couple was ludicrous! Never again!

I have repeatedly given this place chance after chance as I'm local to it but the service, quality, atmosphere always disappoints.I can't help but notice the distinct aroma of body odour each time i visit too...easy to dismiss as another diner one may guess but I definitley think a member of the sites' management team needs to frequent a shower a little more often.

I was bed and breakfasting in the area whilst seeing friends and having a break so this was a handy place to eat - anything from a snack to a full meal. The service was quick on most visits, the food good, the ambience ok and the toilets excellent. Also enjoyed the rabbits in the outside area (not to eat I hasten to add). For a 'chain pub' I was agreeably surprised. The only downsides for me were the music and the lack of vegetarian options on the menu (I'm 'cow intolerant' so can't eat cheese either) but I was able to have a sandwich minus the cheese.

Came here for dinner travelling back to London from Harrogate. Had a lovely ride round the country roads and found this gorgous old english pub. Friendly place and lovely food.