The Fox and Hounds in West Berkshire

The food was quite honestly the best I have had in a Gastro-type pub for many years. Prices we reasonable, however given the quality of the food in retrospect it was excellent value. Our server, Emily, was an absolute delight to deal with. Emily was extremely attentive, clear, and articulate, warm and humorous. We started with: White bait and squid Scotch eggs (not your usual scotch egg, amazingly tasty) Our mains: Fishcakes Steak – ordered medium – delivered the perfect medium. We went Monday night, which was nice and quiet, not empty though, still a great atmos. Highly recommended.

Had a really lovely lunch at The Fox and Hounds today. The food was delicious and hot and the pub was warm and inviting. From the sage and onion scotch egg, sausage and mash, bubble ‘n squeak with eggs and ham through to the mouthwatering sticky date pudding, we couldn’t fault it. There is always a friendly atmosphere in the pub and I feel very lucky to have this gem on my doorstep. Thanks Chris

Great food,staff very friendly and helpful

Great food at the Fox and Hounds and amazing service from Maddie

Maddie was a great waitress and the food was lovely.

Nice little pub with decent selection of beers. Ideal for a pint and some food which is good in quality and price!

Been here twice now the food is amazing .the staff are very friendly and make you fill very welcome.the roast dinner was amazing

They made it clear on a standard menu what the gluten free options were, making it a hassle free order process. We all enjoyed our food including the gluten free option. The staff were attentive and polite, welcoming us with a smile. Would recommend 😊

We had a lovely lunch. We were informed when we arrived that we would be looked after by a trainee. She did brilliantly and she was helped by a very supportive, more experienced member of staff. The menu was varied and much more interesting than standard ‘pub grub’ . One of our party has a gluten and dairy free diet. The serving staff and chef pointed out dishes that would be suitable or that could be adapted to suit her requirements. All of the dishes we ordered were delicious, especially the mini Biscoff doughnuts!! This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.

Nice welcome from friendly people. Food was well cooked and nicely presented. My visit was at lunchtime so the atmosphere was probably a bit more muted than it would be in the evening.

We often meet up with a friend from the south coast at a pub in this area. Met up here last time and enjoyed it so much we decided to come again. We weren't disappointed, and by chance it happened to be a Wednesday so an added bonus was the 25% off. I am sure we will return

Met a couple of friends here for Sunday lunch. The trio of meats was excellent and arrived hot and fresh. My other half is vegan and she said the wellington was far better than other chains' vegan offerings. We had the mini biscoff doughnuts and ice cream for desserts and this was also spot on. The staff were attentive and even pointed out a discount we could apply to our bill saving us £20. The main dining area was clean and tidy, as were the toilets, if a little dated/tired. Would definitely go again if in the area

Nice food, but I felt exposed where our table was, big open space behind me and people rushing past all the time, table needs to be moved. Waitress seemed annoyed we didn't want to pay service charge but we did leave some coins for her on plate.

Another fantastic meal was had. The food is so fresh and appealing and presented beautifully. Tried 4 of the smaller dishes and every one was perfect

Nice looking pub. Big car park and beer garden. Friendly waitress. I prospered the chicken burger and unfortunately it turned my stomach. I bit into the burger which felt soft, rather than crunchy and as I put the burger down the whole thing fell apart and the outer coating slide off the chicken burger. I asked the waitress what kind of chicken it was and she said ‘it’s thigh not breast’ and walked off with a smirk on her face. It would be helpful to mention this on the menu. I wouldn’t have purchased it if I had known and it left me feeling unwell replaying the burger falling apart and the coating sliding off. Honestly the worst chicken burger I’ve ever had. I would go back but would steer clear of it and go for a veggie option.

Great food, great beer and the bar staff are friendly & efficient. It doesn't get much better really!

First visit to the pub to celebrate friends wedding anniversary. Very friendly staff, good service and lovely food.

Fantastic food and possibly the best service I have ever received by the wonderful Maddie - a credit to this establishment. Thank you.

Lovely meal ( 🥧) for a special occasion. Friendly staff. Nice evening all round. Thankyou

The food was delicious. I would highly recommend the camembert sharing platter and scotch eggs.

We booked a table for six. We had a very warm welcome and all of us enjoyed a great dinner. The service was quick and courteous, the main dishes and desserts were all delicious, plentiful and well presented. We will be coming back!

Lovely atmosphere and the food was served very hot and tasted really fresh. The baked camembert was particularly tasty and served with herby slices of bread, delicious. Unfortunately the service was a little slow and we were left waiting inbetween courses for a long time, having to call the waitress over a couple of times to ask for service.

Lovely food, good service. Shame the pies ran out so early as we were in at 7pm… Only negative was the parking, running club in situ and some very dodgy parking. Would put us off coming again.

Lovely table and atmosphere. Delicious food with a difference. Good Service.

Jade was amazing , so honest and helpful literally made our nights , could not compliment her on her hospitality, because of her its one of the reasons we will be coming back

Good food, service and atmosphere making for a great Sunday Lunch 😊.

We stopped here for a lunch on a journey. The food was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back when in the area. Highly recommend. Great pub with a lovely ambiance and very welcoming. Toilets were immaculate.

We went for my granddaughter a birthday 9 for Sunday lunch excellent food & service! Maddie was fabulous thank you

The fox and hounds is a mixture of class and a rustic homely feel, with the cheerful and helpful staff and great food and drinks there is no reason to not enjoy yourself

Another amazing meal at Fox and Hounds. Served by Jade who was very friendly and welcoming - as usual. Would highly recommend 👍

Great food and amazing service from Jade.

Great little country pub - the way they should be but so rarely are - food great and service first rate. Can I recommend Jade, who directed us to another venue when we turned up on the first night and served us when we booked the following evening. Bravo Jade and thank you.

Excellent food. Lovely service from Chris and our dog was able to enjoy our dining experience.

Jade was impeccable! Clearly best member of the team

Evening meal for 2 - food is great here, one of the best in the area.

Great country pub, pie of the week was a highlight.

Amazing food and maddie did an unreal job. I wish more waitresses were like her!

David, the head chef who was standing in for the Manager, greeted us and made us feel so welcome. The beer is the best and the food quite delicious. We shall certainly join the club and be back very soon. thank you for a memorable Sunday Lunch!

Thoroughly enjoyed the food at Fox and Hounds in Theale. The pie was the best I’ve ever had.

While visiting the area for a family memorial gathering on Monday, my Dad and I weren’t very impressed with our hotel dinner menu (in a hotel in Reading) so after a quick Google we saw the Fox and Hounds Pub and drove across to it. What a good choice it turned out to be! Lovely relaxed, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Menu was excellent. We both had the Rump steak meal which was absolutely delicious and so tender. Cooked perfectly to our request (one medium, and one medium rare). Service was quick and staff were very cheerful. An added and unexpected bonus was the EV chargers - my car was low on charge after a long drive from home and i was able to fully charge my EV car from about 20% to 100%) ready for the long drive home the next day. The chargers were “Osprey” and simple to use with a credit card. They charged at a good fast rate (around 65kw) and were reasonably priced at about 62p per unit. Will definitely visit here again when visiting family in this area.

Great food and atmosphere. The staff were super helpful, friendly and professional

Brilliant food and service. The homemade pie was amazing. Thank you to all the team for such a lovely lunch.

me and my family went here for a meal out and was taken to our table. we sat down and almost immediately the waitress had arrive back at the table asking for a food and drink order i felt slightly rushed but it was no bug deal. the food was great however they are running a cheeky scandal with the 3 course deal as pictured below as you can see it mentioned nothing about a loyalty card i asked the waitress if the item of food i wanted was part of the deal and she replied yes, however at the end we were given the bill and it had the 3 items of desert we were certain were part of the deal on there. we asked about it and we were told we needed a loyalty card to get the deal which is not advertised on the paper, nor did the waitress tell us about this.

Overall nice experience with lovely food. Good service and friendly staff.

I had no problem when booking on-line or altering the amount of people from 10 to 12. There was an acceptable time in ordering food to receiving it. On the whole everyone enjoyed their meals & a good time was had by all.

We have been for lunch quite a few times since it became a Butcombe Pub and the food and service has been excellent value. I always avoided pub roasts, but this pub has changed my ways!

Great vegan options. There are only two, so would love to see some more vegan mains. But, the two vegan mains are great and very thought out (granted one is a burger, but they’ve done it well, and the vegan pasta is so good!).

Lovely food, great service and good atmosphere definitely worth a visit if you're in the area

Lovely experience and Maddie was a great host! Would definitely recommend☺️

We had a great meal. The staff were lovely, the food was delicious and the dog was made to feel very welcome.

Very expensive and service extremely poor wouldn't recommend going there ever again

We have dined at the Fox and Hounds many times. The staff are always friendly and attentive to our requirements. I have Coeliac disease and require gluten free food. I am confident that the Chef and kitchen will ensure I receive this and they are thorough in avoiding cross contamination in the kitchen. Service was quick and the food was delicious without being too limiting. Most of the menu was available to me. Some of the few non gluten free options can also be adapted. We would highly recommend to all diners and especially to those with Coeliac disease. My husband does not have to avoid any allergens therefore we enjoy many different meals and recommend all meals to those without special dietary requirements and lots of those can be adapted to suit those needing to avoid allergens Highly recommend trying the food at the Fox and Hounds or popping in for a drink and a snack to this dog friendly, people friendly pub

We have dined at the Fox and Hounds many times. The staff are always friendly and attentive to our requirements. I have Coeliac disease and require gluten free food. I am confident that the Chef and kitchen will ensure I receive this and they are thorough in avoiding cross contamination in the kitchen. Service was quick and the food was delicious without being too limiting. Most of the menu was available to me. Some of the few non gluten free options can also be adapted. We would highly recommend to all diners and especially to those with Coeliac disease. My husband does not have to avoid any allergens therefore we enjoy many different meals and recommend all meals to those without special dietary requirements and lots of those can be adapted to suit those needing to avoid allergens Highly recommend trying the food at the Fox and Hounds or popping in for a drink and a snack to this dog friendly, people friendly pub

Had a lovely lunch at the Fox and Hounds today. The service from Chris was impeccable and the food was lovely. We will definitely be back

Excellent, quiet pub with fabulous food, fantastic service, and birdwatching opportunities around.

Main meal was lovely and service was great

A very relaxing place to meet friends, the food and services also very goog.

Fab meal , our waitress Maddie was super helpful and lovely , we will be back .

Lovely meal and great service by Maddie. Would definately come here again

Maddie was fabulous, great service

All very nice, we will return. I enjoyed my Tikka chicken thigh. I would have preferred the skin removed before the tikka was added, sweetcorn I probably just added a bit of salt.

Quick, friendly service. Good menu choice.

Sadly and unusually we were disappointed with this vist. This is not a complaint but to offer constructive feedback. Previous visits were lovely but this time we found the menu limited, with a few items out of stock. Portion sizes were smaller and quality lower than we have experienced here before. The gammon was very thin, chips over done and greasy and eggs just over. The Mezzaluna was flavourful but not worth the price. We ordered desserts which didn't arrive and so asked for the bill and left. Staff were friendly but lacking in some customer service skills. For example when paying the bill we should have been asked if everything had been OK for us giving us a chance to mention the lack of desserts. We did wonder if it had changed Managers since last visit.

All great. Lunch with our daughter. Perfect.

Went with family and we really enjoyed it. Food and atmosphere is great with friendly staff-what more could you want and it’s dog friendly. It was very hot but it was nearly 30oC outside so just one of those things-we would have gone out into the nice garden area but it was too hot outside for the dogs.

Updated: went there again and again were given 45 min waiting time for food. Luckily, the food came out a bit quicker. The quality was much better but got a bit disappointed with just 2 half roast potatoes on the plate. Waited for our food for 45 minutes only to get an extremely burnt AND cold chicken burger with cold bun and 2 soggy slices of pickled cucumber. My partner couldn't eat it. It was literally inedible. I ordered fishcakes which also came out cold and somehow were watery. On a bed of mushy peas and 2 bits of watercress. Not impressed. Took the burger back & got refund. Staff was lovely & apologetic. Hopefully we just caught the pub on a bad day.

Quite disappointed this time, normally have a great service and meal.

Excellent lunch, perfectly cooked food and superb service.We had smoked mackerel bruschetta and white bait for starters followed by beef and Stilton pie it was delicious

Called in last Saturday lunchtime, on our way to London from South Wales, the staff were pleasant and introduced a young member of staff in training. The food was excellent and promptly served . This was an excellent choice with a small detour from the motorway and service stations, we also made use of the EV charging station. We highly recommend this pub and will certainly be using it again in the future.

Came out for lunch and had a great time thanks to Ben, who was looking after the table

Had lunch there earlier today. Faultless. Fantastic service, great food, lovely atmosphere in the garden with a wonderful singer. Brilliant!

Went in for some lunch with one of my pals. Had a chicken leak and mushroom pie was unbelievable props to the chef. The service was great staff were very friendly and Layla was very helpful throughout the whole meal. Will definitely be eating here again.

This place had a nice Theale to it (get it)? We were a walk in, busy Thursday night at 8:30. Service and food was nice. Little bit overstretched perhaps but the staff were kind. Food was in good time, never mind waiting for fresh food! Went to the bar once for drinks as the lady was a bit stretched. Overall food was nice but we requested the burgers plain and still came with sauce and salad. (Kids)! Steak was a bit tough - rump for £25 a bit pricey. Would rather a ribeye! Overall would come again booked in the day for another shot.

Absolutely fantastic meal- good food and great service. Really loved the ambiance and location. Plenty of parking too.

Very charming pub with a good menu

We met friends who we haven’t seen for a year and we had a wonderful time - good service, good food and a good welcome.

It was my first time, the wings were okay. The lamp burger wasn’t the best

Excellent quick lunch even though the pub was extremely busy hosting an event. Friendly and efficient service and really good food. We were both extremely impressed. Thankyou so much.

Friendly staff, lovely food, good atmosphere and treats for the dog firstclass !

Super friendly, and lovely food! We was served by Maddie and she was amazing 🤩

We had a lovely lunch. So welcoming for children and excellent Gluten Free options.

We took my elderly, disabled mum out for dinner. Everything was excellent, the food, the service, the price. Thank you

Wednesday lunch for a group of four. Good service, good food and a pleasant ambience. Appreciated the Wednesday discount for members.

We met for a good catch-up and some good food. That's exactly what we experienced - lovely lunch & attentive service too. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Visited today and enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast with family. Maddie was fantastic, so thank you. Chef is always great. Great team at the fox and hounds. Thanks again DC

Very pleasant experience. Attractive establishment. Friendly greeting. Not too busy. Good selection of drinks. Broad menu choices. Efficient service. Reasonable pricing. 5/5.

Good food and management. Very clean and well kept. Good disabled access and toilets. We sat inside but many people outside in the sun.

A nice place to come for a drink or some food. The staff are friendly, good parking available and there's a beer garden. Lots of dogs which is always bonus! Food is good.

Lovely food and menu to choose from. Service very friendly

Fabulous venue, wonderful staff and gorgeous food

Lovely meal with friends, superb food and service

Great place off the beaten track. Really loved the decor. Good was top notch matched the great service. Plenty of parking too!

Maddi our waitress was so lovely and helpful! Nothing too much trouble definitely recommend and come back again

Very nice food, well kept beer and attentive and friendly staff.

Great, dog friendly pub. We will be back soon with our two poodles. Service excellent, and the atmosphere good with other diners on this mid week visit . Food portion sizes good, and the pricing helped with the Butcombe rewards programme for Wednesday dining. Would have liked to see more Vegan (ve) , or Vegan Option (veo) on the menu , and at least one or ither on the daily specials. Inquiring on line before our visit there is a separate pizza menu though this menu was not offered to us on this visit.

Amazing food and brilliant service by Jade. Thank you

Another lovely lunch at the Fox and Hounds. A warm welcome from Maddie and the girls, who all looked after us brilliantly, as always. Food great and good service, it’s always a treat to come back and be welcomed as “regulars”, Thank you Team Fox

If you like remote and dog friendly, this is ideal. Google maps took us down some country lanes and over a single way bridge, on the map the pub shows pretty much on an island surrounded by country parks & lakes. The location is nice. Car park has about 30 spaces & I think 2 electric car chargers. The pub was pretty quiet when we arrived and the locals/staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The pub itself has a lovely interior. To the food, we had the vegan burger, bacon and cheese burger and the childs fish goujons. All very nice and well portioned. For dessert we had the rhubarb crumble with vanilla and vegan ice cream, finished off the meal perfectly.

If you like remote and dog friendly, this is ideal. Google maps took us down some country lanes and over a single way bridge, on the map the pub shows pretty much on an island surrounded by country parks & lakes. The location is nice. Car park has about 30 spaces & I think 2 electric car chargers. The pub was pretty quiet when we arrived and the locals/staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The pub itself has a lovely interior. To the food, we had the vegan burger, bacon and cheese burger and the childs fish goujons. All very nice and well portioned. For dessert we had the rhubarb crumble with vanilla and vegan ice cream, finished off the meal perfectly.

A lovely meal with excellent service! Will definitely come back to the Fox and Hounds. Thank you to the team