Just Opened – the Fox & Hounds, Winchester
This mock Tudor pub and restaurant with rooms has been trading since the 1800s, and was recently taken over by new management. The menu features local and foraged produce next to some lesser known wines including a large range of organic and biodynamic wines.
Opened 4 April
Chef-proprietor Alex Wood
Manager Sallymarie Wood
Capacity 70, plus 50 outside
Menu Typical dishes include scallops, black pudding, cauliflower; risotto of shallot and lemon thyme, Parmesan air, pine and buttermilk; slow-roasted pork belly, creamed cabbage and bacon, sage fondant; and soft polenta, poached hen's egg, asparagus, lemon butter sauce
Average spend £22 for three courses
Address Peach Hill Lane, Crawley, Winchester SO21 2PR
Telephone 01962 776006
Websitewww.foxandhoundscrawley.co.uk