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Situated in the conservation area of Barnston on the Wirral Peninsula, the present pub was built about 1911 on the site of an Ale House & Barn. A lot of the original character was retained when the present licensee Ralph Leech converted the downstairs living accommodation into drinking space in 1984.
The Lounge with its own bar is ideal for a quiet drink as there is no music, fruit machines or other distractions. This area makes an ideal dining area at lunchtimes with booking advisable to save a wait at peak times. The old bar with a real fire in the winter months is the original bar & displays various collections of Bric a Brac & over sixty Whiskeys. The Snug is also the old pub with its shiny wood block floor & original furniture & fittings give a warm feel to the room. Take a good look around when you visit, you may see something you have never seen before.
The general decor of this pub is true to it's origins, featuring an assortment of memorabilia with collections of Brass ashtrays (85), Horse brasses (155), whisky cases (165), a collection of Police helmets and other hats, Plates, Bottles (150), Guinness clocks and other brewery clocks, 30 flying ducks plus many other items of interest. Most of the Edwardian building's character has been preserved, including pitch pine woodwork and leaded windows.
A superb menu of bar snacks including Platters, Toasted Ciabattas and Baked Potatoes, Open Sandwiches together with the 'Daily Specials' featuring Beef or steak Pies, Lamb Shank, Fish of the day, Lasagne, Somerset Chicken, Vegetarian dishes and other delights depending on the season, weather and mood of the hardworking Cooks and Kitchen staff. Traditional Roasts are served on Sundays.
In the Summer months the outside drinking area is a profusion of colour with flower tubs & hanging baskets. Two outdoor heated Smoking shelters are also available. "The Fox" serves a range of 6 well kept Real Ales, Websters Bitter,
Theakston Best Bitter, Old Peculiar, Guest Beers & Brews from local breweries We stock over 60 Whiskies, 5 Lagers, including Premium brands
We also sell sensibly priced wines including 12 Wines by the Glass.
The Fox & Hounds - Barnston Village, Wirral, CH61 1BW
(click here to view our location on a map)
Tel: 0151 648 7685
Fax: 0151 648 0872
Email: info@the-fox-hounds.co.uk
Food is Served Between 12 & 2 Pm Daily
Traditional Roasts Are served on a Sunday Till 2.30
We also cater for Birthday, Funerals, Divorces, Arriving & Leaving parties
See us in the following publications;
CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR 2008 (Wirral) AA Pub Guide 2009 .
AA 1001 Pubs 2009. Camra Good Beer Guide 2009
Good Pub Guide 2009
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