Harden's survey result
Summary
“Locals and visitors” beat a path to this “lovely pub with top-notch food” from chef James Rix and his wife Bianca, who have transformed it into an “Interesting and exceptionally busy venue” over the past 20 years. Top Menu Tip – “dessert on a whole different level: Paris Brest, choux pastry, praline cream, hot chocolate sauce & toasted nuts of exceptional taste and quality”.
Summary
Chef James & Bianca Rix celebrate 20 years at their smart pub/restaurant this year, recording high levels of feedback and satisfaction for their “much better than usual pub operation” – “food and service are great and it’s reasonably priced”. Top Menu Tip – “the clams and fish are always good”.
Summary
This “lovely old gastropub with way above average cooking” “keeps up the standard year on year” – chef-patron James Wix and his wife Bianca have run it for almost 20 years. There’s a “lovely atmosphere and friendly staff”, and James’s “first-class cooking” has plenty of European influences.
Summary
Chef-patron James Rix’s “great, better-than-pub, cuisine deserves its accolades” at this village gastropub, whose dishes range from Italian- and French-influenced staples to Josper-singed seafood; “shopping in the deli is a tasty bonus” too (and one including treats from Spanish heroes Brindisa).
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Have you eaten at The Fox And Hounds Restaurant & Bar?
2 High Street, Hunsdon, SG12 8NH
Restaurant details
The Fox And Hounds Restaurant & Bar Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We visit the F&H at Hunsdon at least once per month, sometimes more often, particularly if we like the monthly menu. We always chose a table in the bar where we like the atmosphere with lots of comings and goings, whereas the dining room unless it is fully booked tends to be rather dead when we are eating in the early evening. We find the value for the quality of the raw materials and the preparation is exceptional as is the wine by the glass. "
"Locals and visitors Interesting and exceptionally busy venue. They welcome dogs, one sat near my feet watching me a lot, but well behaved! Took a little time to order and get my first course, but after that service was well paced. Generally happy with service, any slight glitches were a reflection of how busy it as. Josper squid was delicious with nice leaves too. Well matched with perfect chorizo. Main was a very good quality roast beef, well presented nicely cooked, with very well cooked vegetables. Dessert was on a whole different level… Paris Brest, choux pastry, praline cream, hot chocolate sauce & toasted nuts of exceptional taste and quality, only niggle would like Choux slightly lighter! Lovely staff, clean characterful toilets. Well worth the hours drive, just past Harlow."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
2 High Street, Hunsdon, SG12 8NH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑5 pm |
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