Fox & Hounds Belgravia

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.

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.

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…

28/09/2026

Two new arrivals on the handpulls today 🍺

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

Which would you choose?

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?

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?

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

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! 🍻

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

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? 🍺✨

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.

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.

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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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? 👇

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 👇

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 😆

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?

26/08/2026

Meet Misha, our four-legged member of the Fox & Hounds team. 🐾

Her contribution to pulling pints remains limited, but she’s considerably better at welcoming customers, she absolutely loves meeting people, so make sure you say hello if you spot her around the pub!

She’s also very happy to accept the occasional treat… although judging by the number she gets from our regulars, we may need to put her on a snack limit. 😂🍺

25/08/2026

You know you’ve made it when someone builds your pub out of LEGO…

Our very own Fox & Hounds, recreated in incredible detail by The Brickuationist — right down to the flowers, barrels and Passmore Street sign.

We think they did a pretty good job! 🍻

31/07/2026

E.T. A bit older now, divorced, mid life crisis, back on the f**s and a few pints down.

22/07/2026