
Fox & Hounds
Quick info
About Fox & Hounds
Fox & Hounds is a pub on Houston in Johnstone with a beer garden and a pool table in the sports bar. The menu runs to over a hundred dishes, including steak frites with peppercorn sauce, Philly cheese steak ciabatta, pork belly bites and a salmon and king prawn plate. Reservations are recommended. The step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating supports dining outside. Dogs are welcome, and takeaway is available. A banquet room is provided for groups. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
104 dishes · mains £4–25- Soup Of The Day£6.25
- Cullen Skink£7.95
- "Blaggis" Fritters£8.95
- Crispy Salt & Chilli Chicken£8.25
- Loch Fyne Mussels£10.95
- Tempura£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention philly cheese steak ciabatta, steak frites, salmon and king prawn and haggis bon bons.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention philly cheese steak ciabatta, steak frites, salmon and king prawn and haggis bon bons.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the Philly cheese steak ciabatta and steak frites with peppercorn sauce as standout dishes, praising their flavor and value. The salmon and king prawn main, haggis bon bons, and pork belly bites also earn repeated mention for quality and preparation. Reviewers describe a cosy atmosphere, attentive staff, and a well-decorated space, with several noting the new menu and leadership’s positive impact. The beer garden and dog-friendly policy are highlighted, and one reviewer reports a disruptive party affecting the ambiance. A birthday group commends the private banquet room and personalized menus.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the Philly cheese steak ciabatta and steak frites with peppercorn sauce as standout dishes, praising their flavor and value. The salmon and king prawn main, haggis bon bons, and pork belly bites also earn repeated mention for quality and preparation. Reviewers describe a cosy atmosphere, attentive staff, and a well-decorated space, with several noting the new menu and leadership’s positive impact. The beer garden and dog-friendly policy are highlighted, and one reviewer reports a disruptive party affecting the ambiance. A birthday group commends the private banquet room and personalized menus.
Featured reviews
- Andrew
“Lovely pub and restaurant in Houston. sat out in the beer garden as was a nice sunny day and food, drinks and service were all top notch. Dog friendly too 🐕 plus pool table in the top sports bar. will be back very soon!!!!”
- Thomas Miller
“Wonderful village pub with great selection of beers spirts etc . Staff are superb from David the Manager to Feeney, Mark and all others. Very clean, well decorated and a relaxing atmosphere. James, head chef and his team are brilliant. A …”
- Mark Smith
“This was a great way to treat ourselves midweek - the steak frites were delicious and great value. I'm also not usually a sauce person for steak but the peppercorn sauce was actually an incredible accompaniment - devoured the lot! Will definitely be back to take advantage of it again! On another note, it's so positive to finally seeing some heart and soul return to this amazing local pub. The staff are always lovely, very personable and passionate about the service they provide and the new leadership (both front of house and kitchen) are clearly invested in it's success. Very excited to see what they have in store moving forwards!”
- glenh smyth
“Had a great lunch today, new menu and was well presented and good value. Staff were attentive and helpful. Nice cosy atmosphere.”
- Natalie McMunigal
“Was here at the weekend with my mother, was recommended to come here by a friend who lives in the village. The food was amazing! we had haggis Bon bons to start and pork belly bites and for main we got two salmon and king prawn the sauce was really good and salmon cooked to perfection lovely country pub feel with modern food would recommend highly!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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