Fox & Hounds Tavern
A cozy English pub tucked inside the historic Cheshire Inn, with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and an atmosphere straight out of a British hunting lodge. The menu features Liverpool Wings tossed in ale hot sauce, Bangers and Mash, and Shepherd's Pie. An impressive selection of Irish, American, and Scottish whiskeys and the adventurous yard of ale tradition.
About
Fox and Hounds Tavern is a cozy English pub tucked inside the historic Cheshire Inn at 6300 Clayton Road in the Clayton-Tamm neighborhood, sometimes known as Dogtown. The Cheshire has been a St. Louis landmark since 1964, when a local family named Apted opened the British-themed hotel and restaurant inspired by a visit to London's Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Tavern. The Fox and Hounds itself is designed as a re-creation of a gathering room in an English country home, the kind of room where the host might entertain guests before and after a vigorous hunt.
English Pub Atmosphere
The atmosphere is dark, rustic, and genuinely cozy in a way that most pubs only attempt. A large stone fireplace anchors the room, surrounded by plush leather chairs, faux European hunting lodge decor, and taxidermal animals mounted on the walls. Big-screen televisions are positioned throughout the space for sports viewing, and the English identity makes it a natural destination for Premier League matches. The pub underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in 2011 that preserved the classic decor while modernizing the infrastructure.
British-Inspired Menu
The menu pays direct tribute to English and British pub traditions. Liverpool Wings are the signature item: crisp jumbo wings herb-dusted and tossed in ale hot sauce, a nod to one of the most storied clubs in English football. The rest of the menu includes Coventry Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and Shepherd's Pie, all hearty British staples done with care. The drink program features an impressive selection of a dozen different varieties of Irish, American, and Scottish whiskey, plus a full bar.
For the adventurous, the yard of ale is a true Fox and Hounds tradition: a three-foot-tall glass filled with beer that tests both thirst and skill, since the bulbous bottom causes the beer to rush forward as it empties. It is the kind of pub ritual that connects the experience to English football culture, where yards of ale have been a celebratory tradition at grounds across the country.
A Different Kind of Soccer Bar
Fox and Hounds is not a dedicated soccer bar with scarves on the walls and supporter groups in residence. Instead, it is an authentically English pub where watching a Premier League match feels natural because the entire environment, from the stone fireplace to the Liverpool Wings to the whiskey selection, has been built around British culture. For fans who prefer a quieter, more atmospheric viewing experience over the high-energy supporter bar scene, Fox and Hounds offers something unique in St. Louis: a proper English pub where the football is on and the surroundings match.
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