Fox & Hounds is a lakefront English pub in the heart of Taupō, describing itself as offering "the best English pub vibes" using only quality fresh products, open seven days a week. The venue offers full-service dining across brunch, lunch and dinner, with the flexibility to dine in, take away, or order delivery.
The space is designed to be trendy yet cosy, and the pub is explicit about being a welcoming, inclusive spot — family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space, popular with tourists and groups looking to gather. Amenities include a warm fireplace, live sports screenings, free Wi-Fi throughout the venue, free on-site parking, and wheelchair accessibility.
On the drinks side, Fox & Hounds offers a selection of cocktails, wines and craft beers to pair with its food and desserts. One five-star customer review singled out the salt and pepper calamari as a standout starter, describing it as the beginning of "one of the nicest dinners we have ever had." Tables can be booked directly through the website or via RestaurantHub, and food can also be ordered for delivery through Uber Eats.
Fox & Hounds sits in the heart of Taupō, positioning itself as a lakefront destination for classic English pub vibes and great food. The pub promises "the best English pub vibes," built around a promise of using only quality fresh products, and it's open seven days a week to back that up.
Rather than sticking to a single service window, Fox & Hounds runs brunch, lunch and dinner with full table service. Guests can choose to dine in, take their meal away, or have it delivered — the pub partners with Uber Eats for delivery orders, alongside its own booking system and a listing through RestaurantHub for reserving a table.
The pub describes its space as trendy yet cosy, built to suit everyone from tourists passing through Taupō to groups looking for somewhere to gather. It's explicit about its values here: Fox & Hounds calls itself family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. That inclusive, casual approach sits alongside practical touches like a free on-site parking lot and wheelchair accessibility, making it a straightforward choice for a wide range of visitors.
Beyond the food, Fox & Hounds leans into the classic pub experience with a warm fireplace for cooler evenings and live sports screening for anyone wanting to catch a game with a drink in hand. Free high-speed Wi-Fi runs throughout the venue, useful for anyone working remotely over a coffee or staying connected during a longer visit. On the drinks side, the pub offers a selection of cocktails, wines and craft beers, paired with a dessert menu to round out the evening.
Customer feedback highlights the food as a strong point. One five-star review from Allan & Rose Hansen called their visit "one of the nicest dinners we have ever had," specifically calling out the salt and pepper calamari as an excellent way to start the meal — a strong signal for anyone deciding what to order first.
Fox & Hounds is open every day of the week. From Sunday to Thursday, it runs from 11am to 10pm, and on Friday and Saturday it stays open a little later, from 11am to 11pm, making it a flexible option whether you're after an early brunch, a weekday dinner, or a later weekend session. The pub is located at 92 Roberts Street in Taupō, close to the lakefront, and can be reached by phone or email for bookings and enquiries, or found on Facebook for updates.