Review: Fox & Hounds - Harlestone

Emma Sinclair visits the Fox and Hounds for a Sunday roast.

Melt-in-your-mouth beef, crispy roasties and all the gravy. That’s what I wanted and that’s what I got at the Fox and Hounds in Harlestone.

After a manic week and weekend (parents don’t get weekends) there’s nothing I love more than to blow away the cobwebs with a long walk followed by a hearty roast - that’s NOT cooked by me.

The pub is located half a mile away from the beautiful Harlestone Firs - a perfect location if you too are a fan of the Sunday walk/roast combo.

I went to the Fox and Hounds with my partner and two children and we immediately fell in love, wishing that it could be our local. Everything is immaculate but at the same time still cosy and not at all pretentious.

The walls are lined with charming wooden drawings of British game birds which really add to the character of the place.

We were seated quickly, mainly because we were keen beans arriving at 12pm on the dot. Booking is advisable as the restaurant was packed full in a matter of minutes.

We all went for roast dinners, but the menu is extensive and they have amazing vegan dishes on offer too. I went for roast beef that came with the works. The waitress was also kind enough to get me TWO extra gravy boats.

The plates were very aesthetically pleasing too - great for the gram.

The kids both had roast chicken and they were biggest children's portions I had ever seen (the longer they eat, the longer the peace and quiet).

Now I’m sure they won’t want me to advocate this but, the staff were extremely patient and friendly despite the children's questionable behaviour.

There is nothing worse than the staff of an establishment judging your parenting while you desperately wolf your meal down - so a big thank you to the Fox and Hounds crew for that.

For this reason we didn’t get to enjoy one of their mouth-watering desserts but how’s this for a pudding: chocolate brownie, baked Sicilian lemon cheesecake, profiteroles, strawberries and a Bourbon vanilla ice cream cookie sandwich - all on one plate!

Fox and Hounds - I’ll be back.