Fox & Hounds Belgravia

Fox & Hounds Belgravia A proper Belgravia local since 1863 🍺 Cask ales, Guinness, pub quizzes and a warm welcome for dogs.

The Fox and Hounds is a cosy and inviting 19th century pub tucked away behind Sloane Square and the Kings Road. Built in 1860 as a working mans pub for the staff of the Grosvenor estate, the pub originally operated as ales only. It was in-fact the last London Pub to operate as such until in 1996, a spirit license was at long last acquired. You'll find plenty of fox themed memorabilia on the walls and three big hounds even live upstairs! The pub is also close to Chelsea Royal Hospital, so expect to see the traditional Chelsea pensioner propping up the bar and doing a crossword during the day! The Fox has the widest possible clientele and it is not at all odd to see the odd celebrity having a well deserved pint after a show at the Royal Court Theatre. Customers can enjoy fine cask ales, distinctive international lagers and a good selection of wines. The pub is dog friendly so feel free to bring your four legged family members along too!

THE FOX FILES • 3: STILL A FAMILY PUBThe best part of the Fox’s history? It’s still being written by the people who walk...
04/10/2026

THE FOX FILES • 3: STILL A FAMILY PUB

The best part of the Fox’s history? It’s still being written by the people who walk through the door.

Dee took over as landlady at the end of 2002. Today, she runs the pub with her son Michael. Nearly 24 years of familiar faces, new neighbours and stories shared across the bar.

Back in Victorian times, Ann Hadland and her son Thomas were part of the Fox’s story. More than a century later, there’s another mother and son keeping the welcome going. Different generations, the same little corner of Belgravia.

It’s the final day of Chelsea History Festival today. If you’re out exploring, pop over to 29 Passmore Street, just behind Sloane Square, and finish your afternoon at the Fox.

What’s your favourite Fox memory? We’d love to hear it.

Festival programme: https://chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/chelsea-history-festival/
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Victorian family records: PubWiki’s census and directory transcriptions. Photograph from our own collection.

I knew Chelsea dog day would have an unusual turn out.
03/10/2026

I knew Chelsea dog day would have an unusual turn out.

Dogs always welcomed with a treat at the Fox and Hounds!
03/10/2026

Dogs always welcomed with a treat at the Fox and Hounds!

THE FOX FILES • ARCHIVE EXTRA: ANN HADLAND, 1888Our Victorian landlady’s story reached the newspapers.An online transcri...
03/10/2026

THE FOX FILES • ARCHIVE EXTRA: ANN HADLAND, 1888

Our Victorian landlady’s story reached the newspapers.

An online transcription of Lloyd’s Weekly Newspaper, dated 29 April 1888, describes an attack on Ann Hadland at the Fox on 16 March. A customer had drawn her attention to the taproom fire before assaulting her. The report records a conviction for unlawful wounding and a sentence of two months’ hard labour.

Ann’s story didn’t end there: later directories continued to list her as the Fox’s b**r retailer, including in 1902. Behind the old pub doors were real people and remarkable lives.

We’re sharing a little of that local history while Chelsea History Festival is on this weekend. Exploring the talks and walks? You’ll find us at 29 Passmore Street, Belgravia, just behind Sloane Square.

Festival programme: https://chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/chelsea-history-festival/
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Newspaper transcription: Richard Jones, “In The Courts April 1888”, jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/in-the-courts-april-1888/
Later directory records: PubWiki. Artwork is a modern history card.

THE FOX FILES • 2: BEFORE THE G&TThere was a time when you couldn’t order a gin at the Fox.Long celebrated as London’s l...
02/10/2026

THE FOX FILES • 2: BEFORE THE G&T

There was a time when you couldn’t order a gin at the Fox.

Long celebrated as London’s last ale house, the pub could sell b**r and w**e, but no spirits. Contemporary reporting records the change in August 1999. Quite a moment for a little corner pub!

There’s a showbusiness connection too. A 1999 London Drinker report recalls the Fox being run by comedian Dickie Henderson’s family in the 1940s. Later, Lionel Wells and his daughter Diane Harvey helped keep the b**rhouse tradition alive.

Different families, familiar doors. Here’s another photograph from our archive. Do you remember the Fox before spirits arrived?

Chelsea History Festival is on until Sunday. After the talks and walks, come and find a little local history at 29 Passmore Street, Belgravia, just behind Sloane Square.

Festival programme: https://chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/chelsea-history-festival/
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Source: CAMRA’s London Drinker, 1999. Archive photograph date unconfirmed.

01/10/2026

A few moments from Saturday at the Fox & Hounds 🍺

The crowd certainly found its voice at the end! Sound on for the cheers.

Highlights from the evening, edited down to 31 seconds.

THE FOX FILES • 1: A VICTORIAN LOCALChelsea History Festival starts tomorrow, 1–4 October, so we’re opening the Fox’s ow...
30/09/2026

THE FOX FILES • 1: A VICTORIAN LOCAL

Chelsea History Festival starts tomorrow, 1–4 October, so we’re opening the Fox’s own history book.

Tucked behind Sloane Square on the Belgravia side of the Chelsea border, our little pub dates back to the 1860s. By 1871, Ann Hadland was recorded as its b**r retailer. Her son Thomas later became the b**rhouse manager, listed alongside her in 1891 and 1901. A mother and son behind the Fox is a tradition with quite a history!

This photograph comes from our pub archive. Look at the old lettering on the doors. What’s your earliest memory of the Fox?

Exploring the festival? Make us your local stop afterwards: 29 Passmore Street, SW1W 8HR.

Festival programme: chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/chelsea-history-festival/
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History sources: the Fox’s history page and PubWiki’s census and directory transcriptions. Archive photo date unconfirmed.

A brilliant turnout for Sunday’s Last of the Summer Quiz, with a £100 prize pot. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🧠Next...
29/09/2026

A brilliant turnout for Sunday’s Last of the Summer Quiz, with a £100 prize pot. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🧠

Next up: The Halloween Quiz 🎃
Sunday 25 October, 7:30pm at the Fox & Hounds, Belgravia.

£3 per person, with all entry money going into the prize pot. General knowledge, pictures and music.

Fancy dress encouraged! A bottle of w**e for the best outfit, plus a prize for the best quiz team name. Time to start plotting both…

Two new arrivals on the handpulls today 🍺Wolfpack Howler Stout, 4.4%, and Boddingtons Cask, 4.0%.Which would you choose?...
28/09/2026

Two new arrivals on the handpulls today 🍺

Wolfpack Howler Stout, 4.4%, and Boddingtons Cask, 4.0%.

Which would you choose?

QUIZ TONIGHT! 🍻🧠The Last of the Summer Quiz starts at 7:30pm here at the Fox & Hounds.20 questions. 20 pictures. 10 song...
27/09/2026

QUIZ TONIGHT! 🍻🧠

The Last of the Summer Quiz starts at 7:30pm here at the Fox & Hounds.

20 questions. 20 pictures. 10 songs.
One team about to become very pleased with themselves.

£3 per person, with all entry money going into the prize pot.

Come a little early, grab a drink and settle in. See you tonight!

25/09/2026

A yard of ale in about 15 seconds. Not his first rodeo… 🍺😂

One from the Fox & Hounds archives.

Who’s beating that?

On the handpulls today 🍺Harvey’s Sussex Best, Adnams Ghost Ship, Young’s London Original and Sambrook’s Wandle.What’s yo...
23/09/2026

On the handpulls today 🍺

Harvey’s Sussex Best, Adnams Ghost Ship, Young’s London Original and Sambrook’s Wandle.

What’s your usual?

A little corner of Belgravia to settle into. 🍺Out for a wander or finishing work nearby? Pull up a chair at the Fox. Til...
23/09/2026

A little corner of Belgravia to settle into. 🍺

Out for a wander or finishing work nearby? Pull up a chair at the Fox. Tilly’s already found hers. 🐾

Four-legged company always welcome.

📍29 Passmore Street

ONE WEEK TO GO! ☀️🧠There’s always one who knows the obscure answers, one who recognises every song, and one who’s mainly...
20/09/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! ☀️🧠

There’s always one who knows the obscure answers, one who recognises every song, and one who’s mainly here for a pint. You’ll want all three.

The Last of the Summer Quiz
📍 Fox & Hounds, Belgravia
📅 Sunday 27 September, 7:30pm
💷 £3 per person — all into the prize pot

General knowledge, pictures and music. Get your team together and join us! 🍻

A little piece of Fox & Hounds history above the bar 🍺The yard of ale has been causing trouble here for a fair few years...
18/09/2026

A little piece of Fox & Hounds history above the bar 🍺

The yard of ale has been causing trouble here for a fair few years…

House record: 8.5 seconds.

Think you could beat it? 👀

📍 Fox & Hounds, Belgravia

A proper pub isn’t a restaurant, a workspace, or a shopping centre attraction, it’s a watering hole with a soul. Are we ...
17/09/2026

A proper pub isn’t a restaurant, a workspace, or a shopping centre attraction, it’s a watering hole with a soul. Are we losing the essence of what makes the Great British pub so special? 🍺✨

Frankie stopping by beneath the flowers at the Fox & Hounds.Looking suspiciously pleased with their choice of local. 🍺🐶D...
17/09/2026

Frankie stopping by beneath the flowers at the Fox & Hounds.

Looking suspiciously pleased with their choice of local. 🍺🐶

Dogs are always very welcome here, preferably with humans attached.

A little corner of Belgravia 🍻Flowers out, doors open, and looking rather good for a Monday.Find us tucked away on Passm...
14/09/2026

A little corner of Belgravia 🍻

Flowers out, doors open, and looking rather good for a Monday.

Find us tucked away on Passmore Street, just off Sloane Square.

Misha keeping distinguished company at the Fox 🐾❤️The Royal Hospital Chelsea is opening its doors this weekend, with fre...
10/09/2026

Misha keeping distinguished company at the Fox 🐾❤️

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is opening its doors this weekend, with free Chelsea Pensioner-led tours exploring its history and architecture from Wren to Soane.

📅 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
📍 Royal Hospital Chelsea

And if all that history leaves you thirsty, we’re only a short walk away 🍻

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One last summer outing for the grey matter… ☀️🍻The Last of the Summer Quiz is coming to the Fox & Hounds on Sunday 27 Se...
10/09/2026

One last summer outing for the grey matter… ☀️🍻

The Last of the Summer Quiz is coming to the Fox & Hounds on Sunday 27 September!

🕢 7:30pm
🧠 General knowledge, pictures and music
💷 £3 per person — all entry money goes into the prize pot

Gather your team, think of a suitably questionable team name, and join us.

Who’s on your team? 👇

Chess or backgammon — which are you choosing? ♟️🎲Both are firm favourites here at the Fox, and you’ll nearly always find...
08/09/2026

Chess or backgammon — which are you choosing? ♟️🎲

Both are firm favourites here at the Fox, and you’ll nearly always find someone willing to give you a game over a pint.

Let us know your choice below 👇

Pub Dogs of the Fox 🐾🍺Meet Skollie — apparently South African for “rascal”.With that face, we’re inclined to believe it....
06/09/2026

Pub Dogs of the Fox 🐾🍺

Meet Skollie — apparently South African for “rascal”.

With that face, we’re inclined to believe it.

Very welcome at the Fox & Hounds. ❤️

04/09/2026

A little look back at the Westminster Morris Dancers’ annual visit to the Fox & Hounds 🍻

Always a great atmosphere when they stop by — and this year our very own Emma even got roped into joining the dancing with a few willing volunteers from the pub.

Some took to it more naturally than others…

Already looking forward to welcoming them back next time.

03/09/2026

Think you can beat our Yard of Ale record? 🍺

The Yard of Ale challenge is alive and well at the Fox & Hounds, and the record is there to be beaten.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Ask us at the bar and give it a go.

Attempts take place outside. For obvious reasons 😆

Three on the pumps this week 🍺Harvey’s Sussex Best, Young’s London Original and Timothy Taylor’s Golden Best — a proper ...
27/08/2026

Three on the pumps this week 🍺

Harvey’s Sussex Best, Young’s London Original and Timothy Taylor’s Golden Best — a proper line-up of traditional cask ales.

Our selection changes regularly, so there’s usually something different to try when you pop in.

Which one are you having?

Address

29 Passmore Street
London
SW1W8HR

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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