The Fox & Hounds

Head down Portsmouth Road towards Surbiton and you'll find yourself in the sort of pub that actually feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than a chain. The Fox & Hounds has that rare quality of being genuinely welcoming whether you're stopping by for a quick pint after work or settling in for the afternoon. The crowd here is refreshingly mixed—regulars propping up the bar alongside families grabbing lunch, all rubbing along nicely. It's the kind of place where the staff remember what you drink and the conversation flows as easily as the ales.