Fox & Hounds

The Fox & Hounds is a country pub and restaurant in Funtington, a village a few miles from Chichester in West Sussex. Under new management, it remains a popular stop for walkers, cyclists and anyone heading to or from the South Downs, with dogs welcome to come inside.

The pub offers fresh seasonal menus, well-kept real ales and a warm atmosphere with a fire in winter. It's the kind of place where muddy paws after a South Downs walk won't raise an eyebrow, and the whole group — four-legged members included — can settle in properly rather than taking turns on the pavement.

Funtington sits between the South Downs National Park to the north and the coast to the south, making the Fox & Hounds a natural mid-walk or end-of-day stop. Whether it's a quick pint or a full meal, it earns its place on a dog-friendly day out in West Sussex.