02/16/08

Who is Derek Lawford?

by ganative

Why is this pub-chain struggling? It seems that Fado is strengthening their hold on the pub market and DLP have closed their Decatur, Midtown, and Westside locations. The interiors of the dlp stores are authentic. The prices are pretty high for a pub even in a major city. $6.00 for a pint of Stella? And the food isn't up to par , even for pub standards. You may as well bring in Shaun Doty to consult the menus. Oh, that's sooo last year. Why not counsel with R. Blais? He may pair your horrible Belgian bottled beers with his froie gras milkshake. Sounds like a winner! In the mean-time; I'm hanging in Buckhead( remember E. Paces Ferry , boys?) and paying that ridiculous door fee to get into Fado. Also, Churchill's seem to know what they're doing. We all go to CCC, but how long are you going to play this charade?

• Pros: When open...the happy hour regulars(the 40's and a 30 or two) are great conversationalists
• Cons: Prices. Cigarrette machine always broken.

02/10/08

Management Must Be Writing the Positive Reviews for This Place

by jsmith232

I really believe that management is writing the good reviews for this place, as they ARE the only ones delusional enough to believe the garbage that "atlchick" is writing. Bud Light is not the king of beers??? It is in fact the BEST SELLING BEER IN AMERICA EVERY YEAR since 2001. Youre right, why would i be crazy enough to expect a "bar" to have the most popular bottled beer in America? I guess that is ludicrous. I could drink it on draft but I know for a fact that those draft lines are so old and dirty that they shoot leaves and other debris out, as I was once served a beer with some sort of trash in it once, back when I used to frequent this place when it used to be a legitimate establishment with legitimate staff. They know how to pour a stiff drink too, incredible. When that is a major selling point, you know the place must be lacking. I would hope that they do considering how overpriced their liquor is, as well as the beer. $6 beers are standard in BUCKHEAD, HIGHLANDS, AND MIDTOWN, not off the beaten path on collier road. Also, I frequent Churchill's, a real English pub in a prime location, often and it is actually CHEAPER to drink there than at the Fox and Hounds. Couple that with them having bartenders that actually know what they are doing and how to hold a bottle and pour shots or beers or anything, and an atmosphere that is filled with ATTRACTIVE women and a good vibe, why would anyone ever choose this overpriced, drab, depressing, joke of a substitute? Also, nice article in Friday's AJC about the 2 million in back taxes and debt to creditors that the clowns of owners owe the state. Not only are these guys monetarily bankrupt, they are morally bankrupt as well apparently, letting their pubs shut down wholly unconcerned with their employees. Great guys to support....please. My advice is to find somewhere else, Fox is a JOKE.

• Pros: none
• Cons: ownership, management, staff, prices, beer selection, atmosphere

02/08/08

Awesome, chill bar

by atlchick

Fox and Hounds is one of my favorite local hangouts. I live right around the corner, so it's very convenient to get to. The food is amazing (I've never had anything I didn't like) and the atmosphere is so inviting. I used to frequent it a least 2-3 times a week (it's been closed for renovations recently) for dinner or drinks and have never had a bad time. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable; I don't know what barguy33 is talking about.

The staff there is always nice. I've gotten to know some of them so when I come in they come over to the table and know what drink I'm having. Not many places in Atlanta do that. And what's the big deal about not having Bud Light in a bottle? A lot of places don't have it. Get over it. Bud Light is not the king of beers.

The prices are the same as most of your other Atlanta bars that serve import beers, $5.50 - $6.00 for a pint. It's not a college bar where you can get a $2 crappy beer, but you can sample a wide variety of international and high gravity beers. They also know how to pour strong liquor drinks, which always makes me happy.

I recommend Fox & Hounds if you are looking for some place where you can sit and chat with friends, enjoy a great pub-style meal, or you want to play pool or darts. It is a very laidback place, but I've seen plenty of people get pretty crazy there!

• Pros: fun atmosphere, great food, nice staff, awesome patio
• Cons: some menu items are a little pricey