The Fox & Hounds

Reviews

“You couldn’t ask for a better local; this Battersea boozer serves consistently superior food genuinely gastro and pub! - in a charming and energetic setting”
HARDEN'S LONDON RESTAURANTS

“The spacious, straightforward bar at this big Victorian local has bare boards, mismatched table and chairs, two narrow pillars supporting the dark red ceiling, photographs on the walls, and big windows overlooking the street (the view partially obscured by colourful window boxes). There are fresh flowers and daily papers on the bar, and a view of the kitchen behind. Two rooms lead off, one more cosy with its red leatherette sofas. The varied piped music fits in rather well. It can fill quickly with customers in for the good Mediterranean food, though it’s still very much the kind of place where locals happily come to drink. Fuller’s London Pride, Harvey’s and a guest such as Deauchars IPA are on handpump and the carefully chosen wine list (which includes over a dozen by the glass) is written out on a blackboard; TV. The garden has big parasols and heathers for winter; more reports please.”
The Good Pub Guide

Pretty hanging baskets filled with geraniums give this overhauled Victorian watering hole a well-maintained look, & TLC turns out to be more than just skin deep. There are three ales on tap at the big, dominant bar, but the bottles of wine & Champagne that have pride of place on the shelves behind tell you where its drinking heart really lies. Designed in time-honoured gastropub style, its scrubbed tables & mismatched chairs are sparsely occupied at lunchtime but full to bursting come the evening. Waves of colourful dishes emanate from the open kitchen, so expect to eat well – but casually – from a menu with strong Mediterranean overtones; think Pugliese bruschetta al pomodoro, squid stuffed with rice & chorizo, penne with sausage ragù, wild rabbit with porcini & other sunny favourites. Generous helpings normally render puds unnecessary – although you’ll not be missing much.
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