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Fox & Hounds Hotel

Restaurant โ€ข Bar โ€ข Pub

๐Ÿ˜ Pub itself is nice, besides wobbly tables and a very low hanging lampshade which we bumped our heads on a few times ! Lovely beer garden and kids play area. The app didn't work so we had to order at the bar. Food seems expensive for what it was. Prawn cocktail only had lettuce, no tomato or cucumber... People often mention staff, friendly, great, lovely, service, good, atmosphere, Lovely, nice, time,


Address

Old Church Rd, Cardiff CF14 1AD, United Kingdom

Website

www.foxandhoundspubcardiff.co.uk

Contact

+44 29 2069 3377

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (851 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (32) friendly (24) great (22) lovely (20) service (19) good (14) atmosphere (14) Lovely (12) nice (10) time (10)
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  • 3/5 Nia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pub itself is nice, besides wobbly tables and a very low hanging lampshade which we bumped our heads on a few times ! Lovely beer garden and kids play area. The app didn't work so we had to order at the bar. Food seems expensive for what it was. Prawn cocktail only had lettuce, no tomato or cucumber etc , other starters were missing dips. Our steaks were fine if not a little dry and again missing dips with the surf and turf. Additional steak sauces we ordered took a long time to arrive. Servers were friendly, kitchen inconsistent.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Lee C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time here. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant and I was really impressed with the gluten free menu. She had a lot of choice which is very unusual. We both had a burger and the food was great, with good size portions. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful

  • 5/5 L S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely family pub,great service and staff were amazing. Benjamin Palfrey was very helpful.

  • 5/5 Helen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lovely and cosy atmosphere, the lasagna my daughter and I had were very hot and tasty! Staff lovely and friendly and they couldn't do enough for us. Definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 Waddl3r ๏ฟฝ. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food and awesome service. When there was too much gravy on my plate they immediately offered to switch my meal. Aaron was amazing and really polite! 10/10 overall great place to eat.

  • 5/5 Carys W. 1 year ago on Google
    Top quality food and great service. Lovely friendly pub, 2nd time eating there and will be returning. Spot on.

  • 5/5 georgia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, great atmosphere and top staff! We came on Christmas Day with a large group the whole experience from start to finish was great. The food couldnโ€™t get better and the portion size was incredible. Canโ€™t wait until our next visit!

  • 5/5 ann c. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place for lunch. Staff are lovely and friendly and the food delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹. I had the Sirloin Steak special today and my steak was beautifully cooked and the beef dripping sauce is gorgeous. Really lovely place with dedicated staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend 10 out of 10.

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 1 year ago on Google
    The Cardiff Diabetes UK Cymru group had their Christmas Dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Whitchurch. All the meals were well presented, hot and very tasty. The staff were excellent, the service was quick but not intrusive and nothing was too much trouble. The group's members would like to thank all the staff for making it a great night.

  • 2/5 Vina P. 1 year ago on Google
    The tables were dirty, and these could have been ready as we had pre booked. There was a limited menu if you have any dietary requirements. I had to settle for a meal that was not my first choice(or even 3rd choice) as everything else I could eat was not available. When my meal arrived it was a tiny portion of vegan chilli in a bowl, accompanied with dried rice and a handful of stale doritis... very dissapointing for the cost. I will not be visiting again or recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 Graham P. 1 year ago on Google
    On March 7th twelve of us dropped in for one of our frequent lunches here. The menu offers a good variety and, despite catering for a large function at the same time, our meals were all well-cooked and presented. The interesting decor and usual pleasant service combined to make this another enjoyable experience. We'll be back!

  • 5/5 Niki T. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent lunch for 12 of us - service was lovely, dishes for each course all served at the same time, piping hot and very tasty, nothing was too much trouble and we had a great time. This is an incredible improvement on our last visits a few years ago - in fact we had stopped going to the Fox as the food became so awful. Now we are planning our next group outing! Thanks everyone!

  • 5/5 Carys E. 1 year ago on Google
    From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. Our ordering of meals via the QR code on our menu was easy and our food then came promptly. One of our party received the wrong food, however, our server apologised and got this sorted straight away, she was very helpful! The food was lovely, very tasty and good value for money. We will definitely be returning

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 11 months ago on Google
    We were looking for a pub that did a good solid Sunday lunch with a range of veggie options and a choice to keep a picky eater kid happy too! The menu did not disappoint - so much choice and huge portions of sunday lunch. The roast potatoes were the best I think I have ever eaten - so fluffy inside. The staff were very accommodating in bringing my daughter a Yorkshire pudding on it's own plate untainted by gravy! The waiting staff were attentive and prompt and brought extra gravy for us when we asked. We were also pleasantly surprised that it was dog friendly and all the staff were so helpful and lovely. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Debbie C. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice table, reserved as requested. Great waitress service. Lovely food - as ordered with no issues.

  • 5/5 Colin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Once again 3rd visit for lunch this week perfect food lovely staff great pub clean toilets lovely outdoor seating what more could you want with a pub beer perfect

  • 5/5 Neil M. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely food, great service, looked after 20 of us brilliantly. Made my brotherโ€™s birthday. Kayleigh, Richard and Brett especially superb. Excellent.

  • 5/5 Gareth D. 8 months ago on Google
    A really nice pub with plenty of space. There was no wait at the bar and the barman was polite and friendly too. The car parks big and free. They serve a nice pint and the food is better than you would get in a weatherspoons. I will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Sophie G. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was absolutely delicious! Friendly staff! Chef did an amazing job everything was cooked perfectly so tasty! Well worth visiting will be coming back soon highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Amy B. 7 months ago on Google
    The staff are very friendly and helpful, good choice on the menu especially the childrens menu and reasonably priced. The childrens play area is nice and tidy and itโ€™s nice that it is dog friendly. Food is always very nice and arrives quickly

  • 5/5 David B. 9 months ago on Google
    We recently enjoyed a very pleasant lunch with friends with whom we used to work. The food was excellent, and the portions were too large for some! We will be returning soon.

  • 4/5 Joanne T. 4 months ago on Google
    Bit dismayed on arrival that they had no record of our booking on their system, although I'd booked online and had text and email confirmations, all correct. Luckily, there were tables free. Then had very good, pleasant service from all staf. Nice atmosphere, food was OK, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either, standard pub meal. Good 30% off voucher made it a good deal, and they were very helpful re the ยฃ5 for 2 drinks offer too. Would return.

  • 4/5 Mark S. 4 months ago on Google
    Celebrated our friend's birthday here. Staff were lovely and friendly and the service was quick. They didn't rush to ask us to vacate our table after our meal and were accommodating with the birthday cake. Nice atmosphere too.

  • 4/5 Terence W. 5 months ago on Google
    Very busy there with a church choir having a pint before singing next door and also the added attraction of 30% off main meals. Despite the large numbers there, the staff were extremely efficient and happy in their job. The beer was very good and mixed grill cooked to my liking. The chips were On the cool dude but therefore quickly changed by the manager so no wait. A very enjoyable night and I'm sure the staff slept very well after all their hard work.

  • 5/5 Susan G. 4 months ago on Google
    A busy pub, on a Wed evening, but having experienced their service & food I can understand why. Our waiter was Brett & his customer service throughout was friendly & helpful. A return visit (I don't live in Cardiff) is definitely on the cards ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • 4/5 Sian G. 5 months ago on Google
    Very nice food and atmosphere. I did have to park five minutes away though but I donโ€™t think you can do much about extending the car park. The food quality was excellent and the portion size was generous. Even though it was busy I did not wait long for my food and didnโ€™t wait too long at the bar. Would like to go again, hopefully when itโ€™s a little less busy.

  • 4/5 Terry C. 4 months ago on Google
    Following a critical email to the brewery 2022 (quality of the beer related, not the pub per se) I feel it only fair to compliment the staff (and management) on the quality of the customer service. It is friendly and refreshing this day and age and is particularly welcome with the age gap (being in my 70's) and to have younger staff members engage in casual conversation even for a short time while being served is just great. Many thanks and best wishes ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Love this pub so much. Great food and great atmosphere and is will presented. Service is fabulous and the staff are so polite. If your looking for a nice pub this is the place to be.

  • 5/5 Shelley M. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, the best gammon Iโ€™ve ever eaten, absolutely delicious. My husband had cod and said the batter was great and the fish tasted very fresh. Will definitely return to have the gammon again.

  • 5/5 george h. 2 years ago on Google
    Very well set out, good staff, good food have all you want. Will be going again. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ

  • 5/5 Tatiana 2 years ago on Google
    Steaks are fantastic! Homemade pepper sauce is outstanding!! Recommended

  • 5/5 Judy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great food. Was a lovely evening. Thank you

  • 4/5 John M. 2 years ago on Google
    Portions were a little small But friendliness off staff and welcoming atmosphere more than made up for it

  • 5/5 Alan J. 2 years ago on Google
    A good size pub, but still has a nice feel. Good service, lovely beer garden, ample parking. Also has big screens for sport.

  • 5/5 daniel n. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff lovely environment to go and be in whilst working away

  • 5/5 Malcolm G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff, and good food. Have been a few times and will come again

  • 5/5 Bogdan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Loved it. Delicious. Definitively worth it's price. Nice and friendly staff. Dog friendly. Positive atmosphere. In general great place. I'll come back the future.

  • 5/5 Gail O. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food an good service. Aaron was very attentive,friendly an polite throughout

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely local pub with tasty food and excellent service. Recommended.

  • 5/5 James T. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely Sunday meal yesterday. I regularly go here and it never disappoints. Great service and great food, highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and they coped very well with the large party of people we were with, they had options for all dietary needs and Kayleigh who served as was amazing with the special needs member of the group and patiently took her time with him for his order. They were outstanding. I must say that the nachos are to die for. The landlord was very attentive and the whole team took their time to make sure we were enjoying our evening.

  • 5/5 Balazs B. 1 year ago on Google
    A very welcoming and friendly atmosphere - perfect for a sunny Sunday, especially for families. There is a little children's playground at the back garden. The staff provided fantastic services, and the food was great.

  • 5/5 Millie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous food and such a pleasant atmosphere amazing staff aswell especially our server Josie Allen would 100% recommend

  • 4/5 Paul M. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent food and service was excellent. Really accommodating to our party of adults and toddlers. Will definitely return

  • 5/5 Susan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really lovely can't fault the Fox a& Hounds in Whitchurch was brilliant we had group of 14 that really enjoyed themselves same for me too I shall be again in the near future its been over a year since meeting up with it was awesome thank you!! To the staff and Management you made our day !!

  • 5/5 Tom W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely time at the quiz last week with my family, the waitress Kayleigh was lovely and friendly

  • 5/5 Lisa E. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub really big good, reasonable menu prices Myself & partner had the the burger ๐Ÿ” & chips we definitely will go back Lush definitely recommend ๐Ÿ‘Œ also dog friendly ๐Ÿ™‚

  • 4/5 Haydn B. 5 years ago on Google
    A friendly lunch stop The Fox and Hounds in Whitchurch is a local pub with a very comfortable feel which serves food. I visited for lunch and was really pleased with the selection and quality of the food. It was simple fare but perfectly presented. I started with Double cheese nachos which is made of Tortilla chips with melted Welsh Cheddar topped with American-style cheese sauce, soured cream and tomato salsa. The chips were crisp, and the two cheeses offered a pleasant alternative to each other. The salsa had a nice sharpness and the cream provided a cooling flavour โ€“ overall not bad at all. For mains I had scampi which were served with chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and dressed salad leaves, I added a side of onion rings โ€“ This was a simple dish but was perfect for a snack. I would have preferred more chips and peas but understand that at prices as reasonable as these the small portions are to be expected. A simple but tasty meal for which I was grateful.

  • 5/5 Kerry P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely meal on Sunday, food was perfect. Staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. I think the girls name was Kayleigh, went above and beyond. Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Libby W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great evening! Lively atmosphere, staff were top tier. Greeted by Martha who was a breath of fresh air and throughout the night Kayleigh helped out with everything. Overall a very pleasing night :)

  • 4/5 Marion M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was ample, well cooked, well presented and served reasonably quickly after we ordered. Lovely large cups of latte coffee and very pleasant staff.

  • 5/5 julie f. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited for a family celebration, the staff couldn't do enough for us, great food, lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. Thank you for making my parents Anniversary a great one! ๐Ÿฅฐ

  • 4/5 Benjamin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are great, very friendly and all happy so it was a pleasure to be there. Slight hiccup on the food, but rectified without any confrontation so all went well. We do recommend a visit

  • 5/5 Mike J. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a very friendly place to go to for both Food and Drink. Myself and my better half went there for a cheeky date night. The staff were very friendly and welcoming

  • 2/5 LucyMaria 1 year ago on Google
    Asked for my steak to be medium well and it was severely undercooked. My friend had a burger but they'd ran out of buns so he ended up with a bunless burger. I raised the steak with a member of staff who just said ill let the chef know. No apology or anything else. ยฃ12.10 for a steak I couldn't eat. Not Impressed. Thought it would have been much better given the other glowing reviews

  • 5/5 Nadine H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely Wednesday evening meal, pub was busy, service was fast, friendly and the food was mouth watering !


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • โœ“๏ธ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Debit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Food
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Spirits
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Food at bar
    • โœ“๏ธ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ— Delivery
    • โœ— Takeaway

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