A Review of The Fox and Hounds in Studio City, California
I think British food often gets an unfair bad rap. It’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “You’ll find food in England is awful.” In my experience, the speaker often turns out to be someone who hasn’t had a meal in England since the 1960s.
The days of horrible English food are over. Of course, in London and other cities, you’ll find McDonalds, Burger Kings, and the likes, but non-fast-food establishments, including pubs, often serve a variety of choices that look nothing like post-World War II offerings.
My Anglophile antenna was vibrating recently when I had a craving for British pub food and began investigating where I would find some near my home. Nothing fancy, I thought. How about lunch in a nearby pub?
An Internet search revealed an impressive number of British-style pubs in the Los Angeles area, so I picked the one nearest to me and set off for lunch.
Describing itself as “A Proper British Pub,” The Fox and Hounds, 11100 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, proved itself a good choice. With a “neighborhood friendly” vibe, the Fox and Hounds isn’t just about food. Depending on the day of the week, and time of day, patrons can choose to watch live Premier League sports on huge screens, join a pub quiz two nights a week, test their vocal cords on Karaoke night, or listen to live music on Saturday nights.
If food is on your mind, the Fox and Hounds menu is extensive: appetizers, starters, gourmet burgers, and British specialties: fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, chicken and mushroom pie, bangers and mash, and, my favorite, Cornish pasties. I ordered fish and chips and was pleased to find a generous piece of fish as well as perfectly cooked British-style chips.
The Fox and Hounds offers a fully stocked bar featuring 16 beers on tap as well as another dozen in the bottle. For us non-alcohol drinkers, there were soft drinks. Note that there is a Happy Hour daily from 3pm to 7pm.
So, if you’re nearby and in the mood for British food in a lively environment, check out the Fox and Hounds.
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