The Fox and Hounds, Traditional pub in Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom.
This establishment features a welcoming bar and lounge area with traditional English pub decor, offering Arkell's real ales alongside classic pub fare including Sunday roast dinners served in comfortable indoor seating areas and an outdoor garden terrace.
Originally constructed around 1840 as a beerhouse coinciding with the Great Western Railway's arrival in Swindon, the building was previously known as The Drum and Monkey before being destroyed by fire in the mid-1860s and subsequently rebuilt with its current name.
The pub serves as a central community gathering point where locals participate in quiz nights, social events, and fundraisers while maintaining traditional English pub customs of serving real ales and hosting celebrations that strengthen neighborhood bonds.
Open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the establishment welcomes dogs, provides disabled toilet facilities, and accepts reservations by calling 01793 815415 for dining and events.
The pub features both pool and snooker tables for patron entertainment, received a Restaurant Guru award for Best Interior design following its 2015 complete renovation, and maintains its own private well water source dating back to its original brewing operations.
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