The Fox and Hounds

We went here for an anniversary meal and absolutely loved it.
I chose three dishes from the specials menu — scallops with pak choi, teriyaki, oyster mushrooms and sesame seeds — it was delicious. My wife chose chicken liver parfait — this was great tasting and nice and light.
For main I chose Trio of White rabbit — leg with star anaise, confit wrapped in parma ham and liver all with a masala sauce and fondant potato — one of the best dishes I have tasted.
for desert we shared a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream — the sauce was excellent.
The meal for two with wine came to 70 which is pretty reasonable for the quality and considering the rabbit was pretty much the most expensive dish on the menu.
I would happily visit this restaurant over and over again, my only disappointment might be that the rabbit is not on the menu!

This pub is an a lovely location, just off the main road in the beautiful village of Harlestone, with its gorgeous sandstone buildings and typically English charm. But this is another pub that has changed hands a few times but has yet to find its footing. The name has reverted back to The Fox and Hounds again, after a short spell as The Dusty Fox, and they have done a great job of smartening up its image to bring it up-​to-​date and trendy. Unfortunately, I think they have tried a bit too hard with some aspects and the food is ridiculously over-​the-​top ‘posh nosh’ at expensive prices. This has scared the locals away and probably the passing traffic like me, who wants good quality ‘pub grub’ and a drink after a long walk in the surrounding countryside. I went there recently looking for a light bite at lunchtime but was given a menu that was full of rich, heavy meals like duck terrine and scallops at silly prices. I was astonished and had to double check with the staff that I had the right menu. I had, and promptly turned around and out of the door. Disappointing.