There's a pub on Stakes Hill Road where the landlord knows your dog's name before he knows yours. Where the Sunday roasts bring families back week after week. Where a grieving son held his father's wake and left calling it "a credit to the community."
The Fox & Hounds isn't trying to be trendy. It's just trying to be good – and 250 Google reviews say it's succeeding.
The Numbers Don't Lie
At 4.4 stars from 250 reviews, this Waterlooville local has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way: proper pints, honest pub grub, and staff who actually care.
The Food That Brings Families Back
The food? "Fantastic roast dinner," says one family. "Loved the ambience and fish & chips," says another. Prices stay firmly in "won't need a second mortgage" territory.
More Than Just a Pub
Wednesday's quiz night has become a local institution (regulars admit they rarely win, but keep showing up anyway). The beer garden's a proper sun trap. Dogs welcome. Kids get their own corner with a TV.
- ✓Quiz Night: Every Wednesday
- ✓Live Music: Weekends
- ✓Beer Garden: Proper sun trap
- ✓Dog Friendly: Absolutely
- ✓Kid Friendly: Dedicated corner with TV
When It Really Matters
But it's the human touches that stand out. When Dan and the team hosted a wake, they "made everything so smooth... accommodated every request with empathy."
That's not training. That's heart.
The Details
- ✓Address: 160 Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville PO7 7BS
- ✓Phone: 07908 551170
- ✓Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm–11pm | Fri-Sun 12pm–11pm
- ✓Facebook: @thefoxandhounds.waterlooville
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