it was a sunday night, so maybe that's why it was relatively uncrowded. but the service was fast and curtious. there were plenty of big screen tvs. perfect to watch any event. the prices are reasonable.
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Brad L.
Big and open inside, but more of a loud jocky type of place.
(2)
Michelle G.
excellent bbq bacon cheeseburgers (tavern burger) and steak fries, the place had a good vibe joyous people celebrating and plently of tv to watch. check it out.
(4)
Rose L.
Three things I like about this place (one star for each): -the staff is friendly and they always remember us even after an extended absence -the tap selection is extensive and product is usually quite fresh -the custom philly I order, along with sweet potato fries, has satisfied many late-night hunger pangs when nowhere else in the OP was still serving Two things I hate: -beer pong night -club music too loud for the crowd Since it is right down the street, Fox n Hound has gotten quite a bit of business from me over the years. I will continue to visit them.
(3)
Meghan M.
It's a sports pub people!!! Yes it's loud, and yes it's noisy, but gosh darn it for the Irish lush who has the attention span of .6 seconds, it's heaven right in my backyard. Can't really move your eyes anywhere without seeing a tv which is a plus for me to keep current. I had never been a fan of the food until tonight. Maybe it's the 'new' menu items or I just have only ever has onion rings and their margaritas with the coronas inside, but tonight was great. It's ladies night and I got a glass of wine for $4 bucks. My Dad got a Mich ultra and the pleasure of watching and listening to the NHL playoff game while I caught up on emails. We split the Capri panini and Black Forest (which is actually a chicken sandwich with bacon). Our waitress, Laura S. Was very attentive and checked in. It wasn't busy per se but there were enough people in here to take care of too. When we asked for the sandwich cut in half, she brought it out as two different halves on one plate. That sounds like 'duh wouldn't anyone do that ?' But we never actually asked. I'm giving 4 stars because the food is actually pretty darn delicious (and they have sweet potato fries), the drinks are relatively cheap. The atmosphere for me personally as a sports but is great, and the service is on point. Never was impressed until tonight, and I'm kinda of sad it took this long to give them another chance as I'm leaving for chi town in a week. you're doing it Fox and Hound!!!
(4)
Jason P.
Good lunch deals, nice staff, clean place!
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Kelsea M.
I went to Fox and Hound with a huge group, so I'm aware that my experience was a little unique, and I can't count down on the service too much because our server was new. But the food selection wasn't huge or diverse, and there weren't a lot of vegetarian modifications they were willing to do. There were a lot of mistakes and over-charges. Huge plus, though: there was a beer-pong table! I'll keep this fact in mind for the future, super cool!
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Christin P.
"We don't have a whiskey button." This is what the waitress told us.... I was in town visiting my cousin and we went out for a drink or two. I think we went here cause my cousin's friend frequents the place. Besides the $2 draughts this place pretty much sucked. My cuz ordered a shot of whiskey and ended up with what looked & smelled like vodka. When we asked the waitress about it she assured us it was whiskey. It was time to go and he ordered 2 more shots. Again, clear "whiskey" that smelled like vodka. On the check we saw that we were charged for 2 rum shots. We asked again and the waitress told us that they didn't have a whiskey button and again assured us that it was whiskey but couldn't tell us what kind...wtf? If I lived in the area I would not go back by choice...
(2)
Kay L.
Noisy, friendly sports-bar vibe, despite the pretense of being an English pub; pricey but excellent margaritas. Try the Kryptonite 'rita (a citrus-Midori thing, quite tasty) or just stick with that night's special, whatever it is, which makes the outing more affordable anyway. Huge side room with pool tables is perfect for groups. Service was friendly and attentive; food was a notch above average for bar food. I was there with a fairly large group, all ages, and everybody seemed to have a great time! I'll definitely be back.
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Jen D.
This place is fine. Not somewhere that I would typically suggest on a Saturday night, but it's a great place to go with a large group of people, or maybe to grab a drink after work. I have been here for 2 birthday celebrations over the past couple of years, and it suits will for an event like this. The food is good for bar food, and they run some decent drink specials. The multiple big screen TV's and pool tables are definitely a plus, but my favorite attribute is the beer pong table. Yay beer pong!
(3)
Jamie A.
Let's just start with this- if you're going for an "English Pub and Grille" theme, blasting Nikki Minaj and having the waitresses dress up in skanky outfits isn't the way to go. I don't know if we came here on a special occasion, but the servers where all in little schoolgirl outfits and while that sounds appealing, the majority of these girls shouldn't have been. Our particular waitress was not only snotty, but was wearing a little shirt with her midriff hanging out and the smallest schoolgirl skirt you can find- and she was not a small girl. I know that sounds rude, but hello, I came here to eat and get a few beers, not to go to some titty bar. I got the fish and chips. Bland. Over priced. And again, the music. Oh my goodness, could it be any more obnoxious? It was a Tuesday night and they're trying to a club atmosphere. And while I appreciate different variety of music, playing Rihanna, some crappy dubstep, and then "Red Solo Cup," all in a row, is just plain confusing. Not my cup of tea whatsoever. Plus, me being a girl with my girlfriends, we got little attention. I continually had to find out waitress who kept going outside for cigarettes and trying to hide the smell by drenching herself in perfume which was awful. However, the sleazy old men at the bar who obviously tip well were getting all the attention. Will not be back.
(2)
Holly H.
I came for lunch and it was great. I love a nice pub.
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Brian A.
I try not to hand out 5 stars in a hilly nilly fashion, it has to be earned. On my last visit to this watering hole, they did. I went on a Saturday night, at dinner time....and did not have to wait. The noise was a little elevated in the dining area...but it was a Saturday night in a bar, so that will have to be overlooked. Besides, where I sat was playing VH1 classics, showing some old 80's videos that I haven't seen since the 80's. Now to the food, we ordered the fish and chips, what else do you get in a British themed bar? I had been craving some good fried fish, and I got it. Newcastle Beer battered white filets were moist and fresh tasting. Fried to a perfect crunchy shell, it was nicely complimented with cole slaw and a huge pile of fries, minus the seasoning at my request, with no hassles from the wait staff. You know how a special request like that can turn a waitress....this one flowed with it and kept up great service all night. Also sampled were the beer battered chicken strips...just as good as the fish, but I wasn't as excited about the chicken as much as I was the fish. Going in with not very high expectations, I was dazzled and am ready to go back again soon.
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Juls R.
Had dinner here with my husband and kids a few days ago. We were weary about bringing our kids to a "pub" atmosphere, but we were hungry so we overlooked the chance of getting snarky stares from other customers for bring small children into a sports bar. When we arrived the staff was very polite and informed us that it's open seating. We piled in a booth and waited for our server. Our server was also very polite and brought our kids menus and crayons to color on them. So, this made us feel better that this establishment actually DOES cater to kids! Now, mind you we're a family of 5: We ordered the spicy NY pizza, the mini hot dogs and hamburgers (from the app menu), mini pulled pork sandwiches, and 2 beers to wash it down. I was surprised at how tasty the food was! The pulled pork was tender and well seasoned. The pizza was yummy but too spicy for my liking. However, my husband loved it. The kids ate most of their food but seemed to like it very much. The seasoned french fries were the best I've ever had -seriously- and I'm very picky about my fried spuds! The beer was cold and frothy- just how it should be. We were there about 5:30pm and it was pretty busy. The large TVs were on, but no one was playing pool. Most of the customers looked like they just got off work and were there for happy hour. The music was loud, however it was so buzzing in there from all the people talking and laughing that it was a great compliment. I would come here again and bring the kids (within a reasonable time frame, of course) Oh, and we never received one snarky stare.
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Sarah J.
Went for the fish and chips and got the worst fish and chips i've ever had. anywhere. we came for lunch and literally, from a $50 meal, only the pretzel bites were edible. I give the staff credit for discussing the issue with me, but I can't see going back. Aren't there a million sports bars with awful food in johnson county? what makes this different?
(1)
Susie M.
This place is a no-go! Took forever to get greeted by our waitress. Our beers weren't filled to the top and served in a hot glass. The food was cold and very unappetizing as it looked like it was just dumped on the plate from a grease bowl. Not only did the food make me lose my appetite, but the staff did as well. The bartenders and waitstaff were dressed in disgusting "naughty" outfits for some lame party that no-one cared to show up for. This was the same staff that was too busy to serve customers because they scrubbing the floors on their hands and knees and understandably sweating profusely. The appetite continues to go downhill when we asked to speak to a manager about our food. We were answered to by very rude woman wearing no make up and zero professionalism when dealing and communicating with people. We assume she has short-man syndrome who relishes in her Thanks, but no thanks for the appetizer card as we don't care to come back.
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David R.
Usually one of my favorite places to stop for drinks and dinner (Chicago, Indy), this location was awful! The waitress (Keirnan) was condesending and I was completely ignored as she and the Jagermeister girls made no less than SIX rounds in my area. I guess if you're not less than 30, you don't matter to them as a customer. I won't be back here again anytime soon.
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Jen R.
Ok, numero uno, when you first walk into this place there's an employee on each side of the double doors holding them open so you can make your grand entrance. And by grand entrance I mean giving all the manthers a chance to see if their creaky old hips/backs/whatevs will allow them to turn on their barstool and ogle the fresh meat. Luckily, my friend is the proud owner of a killer boob job, so no one's attention came my way. Crisis averted, we took a table near the bar. Service was great - super friendly, attentive, and patient w/ our indecisive asses. I was on a liquid diet for the night and the waitress suggested I rock a pomegranate martini. Big mistake - it was basically vodka mixed w/ that cheap ass kool-aidesque cosmo mix you buy at the grocery store. My next drink off the menu wasn't much better. That said - everyone's food looked damn tasty. Lesson learned - grab something to eat and stick w/ a rum and coke next time.
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Alicia H.
Fox and Hound has a decent beer selection. Service here is ... OK. The food is nothing to write home about, however, I haven't found it completely offensive. I will note that I have never had a meal here ... only appetizers. I think it can be difficult to screw up nachos and loaded potato skins. I have some actual issues with this place though. 1) For some reason whenever I have been in the Fox and Hound, there is a funk to the place. It smells like someone has dropped 1,000 wet dish clothes and towels into a corner to let them dry. It's pretty unappetizing. 2) My first time going to this place, I thought that it would be somewhat like a British pub. That was silly. It's Johnson County, Kansas. Fox and Hound is no pub. It's a sports bar with pool tables and an extended beer list. So, that's my take on it. Go if you want. It's cool. There's good beer available. But you may have a run in with that musty dish towel stench.
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jason p.
Saturday afternoon. I'm getting ready to hit the KC Voices Vol. 9 launch party. Sa Rah and I are jonesin' for fish and chips. "Let's get back to our fish and chips reviews." "Let's." "Fish and chips you can count on?" "Fox and Hound were good last time we went." (Which was probably 4-5 years ago.) What a difference the years can have. And so it unfolded that at approximately 12:15 PM on 11/12/11, we were served one of the most wretched meals of our lives heretofore. Our order: 1 Order Pretzel Dunkers 1 Kid's Pizza (of the pepperoni variety) 1 Kid's Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich (for some strange reason named 1 Side Caesar Salad 2 Bowls Beer Cheese Soup 1 Order Fish and Chips The pretzels arrived. Hot, tasty, and boding well of things to come. Wrong. The soup comes. Looks good. The kids' food comes. Looks normal. The salad comes. Standard fare. The fish and chips come. They look really, really good. Batter a golden brown. A fat chunk and a couple of flat and larger planks. Exciting. (No malt vinegar served but that's all right. I will ask for some after a few bites without.) First, the salad: tastes like it looks. Standard. And that's OK. I don't expect an inventive or remarkable salad. Then, a bite of fish: Whoa, sumpin' ain't right here. Mushy, gushy, flavorless, limp. Then Sa Rah takes a similar bite and is like What the fuck is this? Our waitress comes by and S. tells her something is wrong. The manager comes by to check it out and assures us the fish is good, etc., but nothing saves the fish. It is not right. I try a few more bites (in various places) to try to give them the benefit of the doubt. No one can fuck up fish and chips this bad, can they? They can. I'm done. I've got soup and salad. The soup: HOLY MOUTH RAPE! It tastes like Cheez Wiz melted with sand and liquid smoke flavoring. I can't even eat an entire spoonful. And herein lies a huge issue with being an insulin-dependent diabetic and being served shite food: You must eat. You've taken your insulin 30 minutes ago, and it's already working on your body. You don't get an option to wait for later. You can order another dish, but why risk being served another plate of foul? So I notice the kids aren't really eating anything but fries. Blood sugar dropping, I try the pizza: No. Sauce like mashed tomatoes. I try the hot ham and cheese: bread like buttered cardboard with something like gummi ham in the middle. Again no. Management (and to their credit, they were kind about our dissatisfaction) gives us a couple free appetizer cards (anyone want 'em?). We leave. The kids and I roll to Krispy Kreme for Pumpkin Spice Donuts (I still need sugar, no matter how uninterested I am in eating by this point). Sa Rah heads to Whole Foods to fill herself with Roasted Brussels Sprouts in an effort to cleanse herself of this violation. Avoid it. Avoid it like the mf'ing plague. The only reason the dish gets 3 on our ratings is because the batter itself was good on its own. ( docs.google.com/spreadsh… ) But, damn, it ain't worth it, folks.
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Kev L.
Great place to go to and play pool. Probably even more enjoyable now since smoking is banned in O.P. Disclaimer: For those of you that are overly sensitive, don't get it twisted. I'm not criticising anyone's right to smoke. I'm just saying that for ME PERSONALLY it's an advantage that you can walk into the place and not have to worry about getting butt nekked the minute you get home cause your clothing reeks like cig smoke. Moving on. So anyway, the food is not all too shabby. As far as appetisers go the spinach dip, billiard sticks, and chicken fingers are all pretty good. I can't really speak for anything on the entree menu. As far as drinks, they get an 8 hour of 10. If you are a long island iced tea fan, this is definitely the place you want to order one. And no, you don't need to be over the age of 30 to enjoy this place. I for one, am not. (and won't be for a time that I shall leave anonymous since it's irrelevant to you)
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Russ C.
Good food, great atmosphere. Came into town for business, and this was a great place to unwind
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Cenk K.
It was a nice quick beer before I ate my dinner. I always go there, since it is very close to where I live. So if you like pool, fish and chips and beer, this is the place to go in Overland Park. Nice atmosphere, English Pub!
(3)
Jonathan S.
Spacious, Clean, Good Atmosphere, Beer Prices Are Good, Mixed Drinks Are A Bit More Expensive But, Compared To Other Bars Like It Not Too Steep. Fun Place To Be.
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Vince P.
Three stars because I like Tuesday happy hour beer specials. The food is typical bar food nachos seem to lack toppings. The wings were good I thought, spicy not all coated with breading. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. If you like pool, lots of tables available and you can reserve space if you have a few friends coming. Also, tv's for sports watching everywhere.
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JJ W.
Foxes, hounds, and beer. . oh my! Some could say that Fox and Hound is a chain. It is but somehow people really have this localized passion for this spot over on Metcalf. Perhaps because this is the only location. One in Independence, MO, but seriously, who counts that? It seems like every time I turn around or meet someone new, I hear something like, "You ever been to Fox & Hound?" I quietly answer, "Yeah, so." Well, I've eaten my world (oops words) since then and compiled my short list of F&H's appeal. * It's a sportsy bar and that is a turn on in these parts. For women too. * Good selection of dishes that are pretty fatty. That makes them tasty. * Pool Tables. Enough said. * Service. These people can serve you up like Pete Sampras. I had a to-go order on one occasion and during pickup was treated like David Beckham (only cooler and with a better game). *Fish & Chips. It actually didn't make me vomit. I'm a die-hard fish n' chips fanatic since being on the coast. I even enjoyed their tartar sauce. It's a fun spot that seems to sidestep the [insert corporate restaurant/bar here] vibe and somehow still come out a little unique and a fun place to relax for a few hours from say 7-10.
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Estebam F.
Best place to watch the UFC Fight. They also have some good specials on beers.
(4)
John R.
Great for fight night as in MMA. Sure there is a cover $5 but i like to have a seat, not standing room only like some of those wing joints. Other than that the food is always hot and tasty, and served with a smile.
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Kelly L.
2 stars is generous. I wanted to like F&H, really I did, but they tried to hard to make my experience, suck. Lets start from the beginning shall we? ........the dark, uninviting atmosphere was something I was going to look past once I had my margarita. However, after two $6 margaritas later, I was feeling more sober than ever..........and the food wasn't helping. I ordered a plate of blah nachos, cheese on maybe 5 chips? no salsa and spongy cubed chicken, no thanks. For dinner I decided to order salad and wings. My iceberg salad was no party so I focused on wing time. Wing verdict? sauceless, spiceless and thick with beer batter. my stomach hurts. The only reason for 2 pretty stars was because of $3.00 imports and a room full of pool tables.
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Adam S.
This is the place to go if you're 30+ and haven't figured out how to move into life. If you have a mid-range office job and are comfortable - no, pleased with - being mediocre, then this is the place for you. I went with my parents (I'm in my 20s) because my dad had an urge to check it out. It was Unlimited Fish and Chips Friday, so I got it. The fish had more breading than meat and were dripping with grease. They tasted like frozen fish sticks. I felt compelled to eat them, anyway, as the fish and chips were Unlimited. The waitress seemed surprised that I wanted more and after 20 minutes the cook brought out two crunchy pieces of fish, with no chips. And they tried to charge my parents for them. This is the type of place that makes its money on charging tipsy people for stuff they shouldn't have to pay for. As for music, think terrible 80s music. It was as if they intentionally chose the worst from that decade to blast through their speakers. In the hour I was there, they played one R.E.M. song, and I was ready to get in a forgiving mood, but then they skipped over two Zeppelin songs. It's as if they were intentionally trying to make stay miserable. At least they serve Strongbow. Avoid Avoid Avoid.
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Gloria L.
went for drinks... it was alright... but nothing fancy, nothing special...
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Kristen B.
I always thought that this was a locally owned bar--just based on the atmosphere and overall appeal. I don't get a English pub vibe, but it is still a good place to relax or grab a bite and drink in OP. We went here for a coworkers going away party and also to watch a few chiefs games. The place is big--there is a bar, high top tables, booths and a back room with more tables and pool tables. I ordered some sort of chicken sandwich that was really good. Beer was cheap--I think my Miller Light draws were 2 on special. There is a mix of young and old, regulars and newbies. It is not a place for crazy, wild nights out, but holds it's own as a great watering whole and above average bar food.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Music Videos Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Hammer Time H.
it was a sunday night, so maybe that's why it was relatively uncrowded. but the service was fast and curtious. there were plenty of big screen tvs. perfect to watch any event. the prices are reasonable.
(4)Brad L.
Big and open inside, but more of a loud jocky type of place.
(2)Michelle G.
excellent bbq bacon cheeseburgers (tavern burger) and steak fries, the place had a good vibe joyous people celebrating and plently of tv to watch. check it out.
(4)Rose L.
Three things I like about this place (one star for each): -the staff is friendly and they always remember us even after an extended absence -the tap selection is extensive and product is usually quite fresh -the custom philly I order, along with sweet potato fries, has satisfied many late-night hunger pangs when nowhere else in the OP was still serving Two things I hate: -beer pong night -club music too loud for the crowd Since it is right down the street, Fox n Hound has gotten quite a bit of business from me over the years. I will continue to visit them.
(3)Meghan M.
It's a sports pub people!!! Yes it's loud, and yes it's noisy, but gosh darn it for the Irish lush who has the attention span of .6 seconds, it's heaven right in my backyard. Can't really move your eyes anywhere without seeing a tv which is a plus for me to keep current. I had never been a fan of the food until tonight. Maybe it's the 'new' menu items or I just have only ever has onion rings and their margaritas with the coronas inside, but tonight was great. It's ladies night and I got a glass of wine for $4 bucks. My Dad got a Mich ultra and the pleasure of watching and listening to the NHL playoff game while I caught up on emails. We split the Capri panini and Black Forest (which is actually a chicken sandwich with bacon). Our waitress, Laura S. Was very attentive and checked in. It wasn't busy per se but there were enough people in here to take care of too. When we asked for the sandwich cut in half, she brought it out as two different halves on one plate. That sounds like 'duh wouldn't anyone do that ?' But we never actually asked. I'm giving 4 stars because the food is actually pretty darn delicious (and they have sweet potato fries), the drinks are relatively cheap. The atmosphere for me personally as a sports but is great, and the service is on point. Never was impressed until tonight, and I'm kinda of sad it took this long to give them another chance as I'm leaving for chi town in a week. you're doing it Fox and Hound!!!
(4)Jason P.
Good lunch deals, nice staff, clean place!
(4)Kelsea M.
I went to Fox and Hound with a huge group, so I'm aware that my experience was a little unique, and I can't count down on the service too much because our server was new. But the food selection wasn't huge or diverse, and there weren't a lot of vegetarian modifications they were willing to do. There were a lot of mistakes and over-charges. Huge plus, though: there was a beer-pong table! I'll keep this fact in mind for the future, super cool!
(2)Christin P.
"We don't have a whiskey button." This is what the waitress told us.... I was in town visiting my cousin and we went out for a drink or two. I think we went here cause my cousin's friend frequents the place. Besides the $2 draughts this place pretty much sucked. My cuz ordered a shot of whiskey and ended up with what looked & smelled like vodka. When we asked the waitress about it she assured us it was whiskey. It was time to go and he ordered 2 more shots. Again, clear "whiskey" that smelled like vodka. On the check we saw that we were charged for 2 rum shots. We asked again and the waitress told us that they didn't have a whiskey button and again assured us that it was whiskey but couldn't tell us what kind...wtf? If I lived in the area I would not go back by choice...
(2)Kay L.
Noisy, friendly sports-bar vibe, despite the pretense of being an English pub; pricey but excellent margaritas. Try the Kryptonite 'rita (a citrus-Midori thing, quite tasty) or just stick with that night's special, whatever it is, which makes the outing more affordable anyway. Huge side room with pool tables is perfect for groups. Service was friendly and attentive; food was a notch above average for bar food. I was there with a fairly large group, all ages, and everybody seemed to have a great time! I'll definitely be back.
(4)Jen D.
This place is fine. Not somewhere that I would typically suggest on a Saturday night, but it's a great place to go with a large group of people, or maybe to grab a drink after work. I have been here for 2 birthday celebrations over the past couple of years, and it suits will for an event like this. The food is good for bar food, and they run some decent drink specials. The multiple big screen TV's and pool tables are definitely a plus, but my favorite attribute is the beer pong table. Yay beer pong!
(3)Jamie A.
Let's just start with this- if you're going for an "English Pub and Grille" theme, blasting Nikki Minaj and having the waitresses dress up in skanky outfits isn't the way to go. I don't know if we came here on a special occasion, but the servers where all in little schoolgirl outfits and while that sounds appealing, the majority of these girls shouldn't have been. Our particular waitress was not only snotty, but was wearing a little shirt with her midriff hanging out and the smallest schoolgirl skirt you can find- and she was not a small girl. I know that sounds rude, but hello, I came here to eat and get a few beers, not to go to some titty bar. I got the fish and chips. Bland. Over priced. And again, the music. Oh my goodness, could it be any more obnoxious? It was a Tuesday night and they're trying to a club atmosphere. And while I appreciate different variety of music, playing Rihanna, some crappy dubstep, and then "Red Solo Cup," all in a row, is just plain confusing. Not my cup of tea whatsoever. Plus, me being a girl with my girlfriends, we got little attention. I continually had to find out waitress who kept going outside for cigarettes and trying to hide the smell by drenching herself in perfume which was awful. However, the sleazy old men at the bar who obviously tip well were getting all the attention. Will not be back.
(2)Holly H.
I came for lunch and it was great. I love a nice pub.
(5)Brian A.
I try not to hand out 5 stars in a hilly nilly fashion, it has to be earned. On my last visit to this watering hole, they did. I went on a Saturday night, at dinner time....and did not have to wait. The noise was a little elevated in the dining area...but it was a Saturday night in a bar, so that will have to be overlooked. Besides, where I sat was playing VH1 classics, showing some old 80's videos that I haven't seen since the 80's. Now to the food, we ordered the fish and chips, what else do you get in a British themed bar? I had been craving some good fried fish, and I got it. Newcastle Beer battered white filets were moist and fresh tasting. Fried to a perfect crunchy shell, it was nicely complimented with cole slaw and a huge pile of fries, minus the seasoning at my request, with no hassles from the wait staff. You know how a special request like that can turn a waitress....this one flowed with it and kept up great service all night. Also sampled were the beer battered chicken strips...just as good as the fish, but I wasn't as excited about the chicken as much as I was the fish. Going in with not very high expectations, I was dazzled and am ready to go back again soon.
(5)Juls R.
Had dinner here with my husband and kids a few days ago. We were weary about bringing our kids to a "pub" atmosphere, but we were hungry so we overlooked the chance of getting snarky stares from other customers for bring small children into a sports bar. When we arrived the staff was very polite and informed us that it's open seating. We piled in a booth and waited for our server. Our server was also very polite and brought our kids menus and crayons to color on them. So, this made us feel better that this establishment actually DOES cater to kids! Now, mind you we're a family of 5: We ordered the spicy NY pizza, the mini hot dogs and hamburgers (from the app menu), mini pulled pork sandwiches, and 2 beers to wash it down. I was surprised at how tasty the food was! The pulled pork was tender and well seasoned. The pizza was yummy but too spicy for my liking. However, my husband loved it. The kids ate most of their food but seemed to like it very much. The seasoned french fries were the best I've ever had -seriously- and I'm very picky about my fried spuds! The beer was cold and frothy- just how it should be. We were there about 5:30pm and it was pretty busy. The large TVs were on, but no one was playing pool. Most of the customers looked like they just got off work and were there for happy hour. The music was loud, however it was so buzzing in there from all the people talking and laughing that it was a great compliment. I would come here again and bring the kids (within a reasonable time frame, of course) Oh, and we never received one snarky stare.
(4)Sarah J.
Went for the fish and chips and got the worst fish and chips i've ever had. anywhere. we came for lunch and literally, from a $50 meal, only the pretzel bites were edible. I give the staff credit for discussing the issue with me, but I can't see going back. Aren't there a million sports bars with awful food in johnson county? what makes this different?
(1)Susie M.
This place is a no-go! Took forever to get greeted by our waitress. Our beers weren't filled to the top and served in a hot glass. The food was cold and very unappetizing as it looked like it was just dumped on the plate from a grease bowl. Not only did the food make me lose my appetite, but the staff did as well. The bartenders and waitstaff were dressed in disgusting "naughty" outfits for some lame party that no-one cared to show up for. This was the same staff that was too busy to serve customers because they scrubbing the floors on their hands and knees and understandably sweating profusely. The appetite continues to go downhill when we asked to speak to a manager about our food. We were answered to by very rude woman wearing no make up and zero professionalism when dealing and communicating with people. We assume she has short-man syndrome who relishes in her Thanks, but no thanks for the appetizer card as we don't care to come back.
(1)David R.
Usually one of my favorite places to stop for drinks and dinner (Chicago, Indy), this location was awful! The waitress (Keirnan) was condesending and I was completely ignored as she and the Jagermeister girls made no less than SIX rounds in my area. I guess if you're not less than 30, you don't matter to them as a customer. I won't be back here again anytime soon.
(1)Jen R.
Ok, numero uno, when you first walk into this place there's an employee on each side of the double doors holding them open so you can make your grand entrance. And by grand entrance I mean giving all the manthers a chance to see if their creaky old hips/backs/whatevs will allow them to turn on their barstool and ogle the fresh meat. Luckily, my friend is the proud owner of a killer boob job, so no one's attention came my way. Crisis averted, we took a table near the bar. Service was great - super friendly, attentive, and patient w/ our indecisive asses. I was on a liquid diet for the night and the waitress suggested I rock a pomegranate martini. Big mistake - it was basically vodka mixed w/ that cheap ass kool-aidesque cosmo mix you buy at the grocery store. My next drink off the menu wasn't much better. That said - everyone's food looked damn tasty. Lesson learned - grab something to eat and stick w/ a rum and coke next time.
(3)Alicia H.
Fox and Hound has a decent beer selection. Service here is ... OK. The food is nothing to write home about, however, I haven't found it completely offensive. I will note that I have never had a meal here ... only appetizers. I think it can be difficult to screw up nachos and loaded potato skins. I have some actual issues with this place though. 1) For some reason whenever I have been in the Fox and Hound, there is a funk to the place. It smells like someone has dropped 1,000 wet dish clothes and towels into a corner to let them dry. It's pretty unappetizing. 2) My first time going to this place, I thought that it would be somewhat like a British pub. That was silly. It's Johnson County, Kansas. Fox and Hound is no pub. It's a sports bar with pool tables and an extended beer list. So, that's my take on it. Go if you want. It's cool. There's good beer available. But you may have a run in with that musty dish towel stench.
(2)jason p.
Saturday afternoon. I'm getting ready to hit the KC Voices Vol. 9 launch party. Sa Rah and I are jonesin' for fish and chips. "Let's get back to our fish and chips reviews." "Let's." "Fish and chips you can count on?" "Fox and Hound were good last time we went." (Which was probably 4-5 years ago.) What a difference the years can have. And so it unfolded that at approximately 12:15 PM on 11/12/11, we were served one of the most wretched meals of our lives heretofore. Our order: 1 Order Pretzel Dunkers 1 Kid's Pizza (of the pepperoni variety) 1 Kid's Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich (for some strange reason named 1 Side Caesar Salad 2 Bowls Beer Cheese Soup 1 Order Fish and Chips The pretzels arrived. Hot, tasty, and boding well of things to come. Wrong. The soup comes. Looks good. The kids' food comes. Looks normal. The salad comes. Standard fare. The fish and chips come. They look really, really good. Batter a golden brown. A fat chunk and a couple of flat and larger planks. Exciting. (No malt vinegar served but that's all right. I will ask for some after a few bites without.) First, the salad: tastes like it looks. Standard. And that's OK. I don't expect an inventive or remarkable salad. Then, a bite of fish: Whoa, sumpin' ain't right here. Mushy, gushy, flavorless, limp. Then Sa Rah takes a similar bite and is like What the fuck is this? Our waitress comes by and S. tells her something is wrong. The manager comes by to check it out and assures us the fish is good, etc., but nothing saves the fish. It is not right. I try a few more bites (in various places) to try to give them the benefit of the doubt. No one can fuck up fish and chips this bad, can they? They can. I'm done. I've got soup and salad. The soup: HOLY MOUTH RAPE! It tastes like Cheez Wiz melted with sand and liquid smoke flavoring. I can't even eat an entire spoonful. And herein lies a huge issue with being an insulin-dependent diabetic and being served shite food: You must eat. You've taken your insulin 30 minutes ago, and it's already working on your body. You don't get an option to wait for later. You can order another dish, but why risk being served another plate of foul? So I notice the kids aren't really eating anything but fries. Blood sugar dropping, I try the pizza: No. Sauce like mashed tomatoes. I try the hot ham and cheese: bread like buttered cardboard with something like gummi ham in the middle. Again no. Management (and to their credit, they were kind about our dissatisfaction) gives us a couple free appetizer cards (anyone want 'em?). We leave. The kids and I roll to Krispy Kreme for Pumpkin Spice Donuts (I still need sugar, no matter how uninterested I am in eating by this point). Sa Rah heads to Whole Foods to fill herself with Roasted Brussels Sprouts in an effort to cleanse herself of this violation. Avoid it. Avoid it like the mf'ing plague. The only reason the dish gets 3 on our ratings is because the batter itself was good on its own. ( docs.google.com/spreadsh… ) But, damn, it ain't worth it, folks.
(1)Kev L.
Great place to go to and play pool. Probably even more enjoyable now since smoking is banned in O.P. Disclaimer: For those of you that are overly sensitive, don't get it twisted. I'm not criticising anyone's right to smoke. I'm just saying that for ME PERSONALLY it's an advantage that you can walk into the place and not have to worry about getting butt nekked the minute you get home cause your clothing reeks like cig smoke. Moving on. So anyway, the food is not all too shabby. As far as appetisers go the spinach dip, billiard sticks, and chicken fingers are all pretty good. I can't really speak for anything on the entree menu. As far as drinks, they get an 8 hour of 10. If you are a long island iced tea fan, this is definitely the place you want to order one. And no, you don't need to be over the age of 30 to enjoy this place. I for one, am not. (and won't be for a time that I shall leave anonymous since it's irrelevant to you)
(4)Russ C.
Good food, great atmosphere. Came into town for business, and this was a great place to unwind
(4)Cenk K.
It was a nice quick beer before I ate my dinner. I always go there, since it is very close to where I live. So if you like pool, fish and chips and beer, this is the place to go in Overland Park. Nice atmosphere, English Pub!
(3)Jonathan S.
Spacious, Clean, Good Atmosphere, Beer Prices Are Good, Mixed Drinks Are A Bit More Expensive But, Compared To Other Bars Like It Not Too Steep. Fun Place To Be.
(4)Vince P.
Three stars because I like Tuesday happy hour beer specials. The food is typical bar food nachos seem to lack toppings. The wings were good I thought, spicy not all coated with breading. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. If you like pool, lots of tables available and you can reserve space if you have a few friends coming. Also, tv's for sports watching everywhere.
(3)JJ W.
Foxes, hounds, and beer. . oh my! Some could say that Fox and Hound is a chain. It is but somehow people really have this localized passion for this spot over on Metcalf. Perhaps because this is the only location. One in Independence, MO, but seriously, who counts that? It seems like every time I turn around or meet someone new, I hear something like, "You ever been to Fox & Hound?" I quietly answer, "Yeah, so." Well, I've eaten my world (oops words) since then and compiled my short list of F&H's appeal. * It's a sportsy bar and that is a turn on in these parts. For women too. * Good selection of dishes that are pretty fatty. That makes them tasty. * Pool Tables. Enough said. * Service. These people can serve you up like Pete Sampras. I had a to-go order on one occasion and during pickup was treated like David Beckham (only cooler and with a better game). *Fish & Chips. It actually didn't make me vomit. I'm a die-hard fish n' chips fanatic since being on the coast. I even enjoyed their tartar sauce. It's a fun spot that seems to sidestep the [insert corporate restaurant/bar here] vibe and somehow still come out a little unique and a fun place to relax for a few hours from say 7-10.
(4)Estebam F.
Best place to watch the UFC Fight. They also have some good specials on beers.
(4)John R.
Great for fight night as in MMA. Sure there is a cover $5 but i like to have a seat, not standing room only like some of those wing joints. Other than that the food is always hot and tasty, and served with a smile.
(4)Kelly L.
2 stars is generous. I wanted to like F&H, really I did, but they tried to hard to make my experience, suck. Lets start from the beginning shall we? ........the dark, uninviting atmosphere was something I was going to look past once I had my margarita. However, after two $6 margaritas later, I was feeling more sober than ever..........and the food wasn't helping. I ordered a plate of blah nachos, cheese on maybe 5 chips? no salsa and spongy cubed chicken, no thanks. For dinner I decided to order salad and wings. My iceberg salad was no party so I focused on wing time. Wing verdict? sauceless, spiceless and thick with beer batter. my stomach hurts. The only reason for 2 pretty stars was because of $3.00 imports and a room full of pool tables.
(2)Adam S.
This is the place to go if you're 30+ and haven't figured out how to move into life. If you have a mid-range office job and are comfortable - no, pleased with - being mediocre, then this is the place for you. I went with my parents (I'm in my 20s) because my dad had an urge to check it out. It was Unlimited Fish and Chips Friday, so I got it. The fish had more breading than meat and were dripping with grease. They tasted like frozen fish sticks. I felt compelled to eat them, anyway, as the fish and chips were Unlimited. The waitress seemed surprised that I wanted more and after 20 minutes the cook brought out two crunchy pieces of fish, with no chips. And they tried to charge my parents for them. This is the type of place that makes its money on charging tipsy people for stuff they shouldn't have to pay for. As for music, think terrible 80s music. It was as if they intentionally chose the worst from that decade to blast through their speakers. In the hour I was there, they played one R.E.M. song, and I was ready to get in a forgiving mood, but then they skipped over two Zeppelin songs. It's as if they were intentionally trying to make stay miserable. At least they serve Strongbow. Avoid Avoid Avoid.
(1)Gloria L.
went for drinks... it was alright... but nothing fancy, nothing special...
(2)Kristen B.
I always thought that this was a locally owned bar--just based on the atmosphere and overall appeal. I don't get a English pub vibe, but it is still a good place to relax or grab a bite and drink in OP. We went here for a coworkers going away party and also to watch a few chiefs games. The place is big--there is a bar, high top tables, booths and a back room with more tables and pool tables. I ordered some sort of chicken sandwich that was really good. Beer was cheap--I think my Miller Light draws were 2 on special. There is a mix of young and old, regulars and newbies. It is not a place for crazy, wild nights out, but holds it's own as a great watering whole and above average bar food.
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