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Horse and Hound Gastropub
Gas·tro·pub\gas-trō-pub\ n: a relaxed setting for enjoying excellent food along with a wide variety of draught beers from around the world. We offer a friendly atmosphere to enjoy one of our wonderful entrees like Shrimp & Grits, Pan-Roasted Salmon with fresh corn creme, 12oz Ribeye steak with Stilton blue cheese smashed potatoes and tempura battered onion rings, just to name a few or come in and enjoy one of our many burgers or our Smoked & Roasted Ribs with hand cut french fries. All our menu items pair beautifully with one of our specialty beers or wine choices.We offer a kid"s menu and have a wonderful patio in which we welcome your four footed friends.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(28)
- good for groups(28)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
- great for brunch(14)
- special occasion(14)
Horse and Hound Gastropub Reviews List
Review 1 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been to the Horse and Hound twice and have not been disappointed. They cooked the filet to perfection this time around. I definitely recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Night Out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family was visiting from California for UVA graduation, and we decided to try out Horse and Hound. We made a reservation for 8 through OpenTable, and it worked fine. We were seated promptly, and the server was very gracious about waiting for the guest grad of honor to show up. The restaurant was running a special grad weekend menu, and we all found something we liked. My dad ordered his steak medium, but it came out pretty close to rare. The server remedied that immediately, replacing the dish with a smile and not much delay. Overall, we were very satisfied with both the service and the food. Nice people, and a very nice dinner. We would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Graduation gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The venue seated 13 and served us with efficiency and charm. The food was fabulous; We plan to return."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food and good service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We used open table to make a last minute reservation on a Friday night and we were delighted. Good food great beer selection."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rare Exception
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We frequent this restaurant quite a bit and love the food and the atmosphere. This was a visit for Mother's Day and there was an unusually large crowd, plus an after wedding party going on outside. Even though the service was not their usual "top shelf" the food did not suffer at all. It was super delicious!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was well prepared and the imported beer selection was far superior to their competitors. Meal was not only tasty but was eye appealing."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything we had was fabulous.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything we had was fabulous. Standouts were the Buttersquash salad and the Shrimp and grits. Best grits we ever had!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious crabcakes and vegetable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious crabcakes and vegetable fritters, flavorful soup, yummy ribs, tasty mahi-mahi. Great service from the waitress."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 9 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I thought the food was very
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the food was very mediocre and the service fair,"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Meal was very good. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Meal was very good. Service remained slow even after a couple of apologies and when it wasn't very busy. Homemade corned beef was outstanding. Other brunch items were very good."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The server was attentive,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The server was attentive, but the service itself was very slow. The food was fair at best. I would not recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wait staff was attentative
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wait staff was attentative and helpful, much appreciated. The food was phenomenal and had a great presentation"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From appetizers to dessert
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From appetizers to dessert - the food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Make sure to save room for their house-made pies."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try the house-made bangers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I tried the house-made bangers during this visit to the pub and I will definitely return for these again. They have a bangers and mash special weekly! I always enjoy my visits to Horse & Hound."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brunch was excellent! Every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brunch was excellent! Every one of our party of nine enjoyed their entree (including six 18-21-year-old males who left fully satiated). Best grits I've ever had! (They say the secret to their fluffy creaminess is they're cooked for 24 hours.) The Bloody Mary's were also delicious with lots of grated horseradish. Can't wait to come back in warmer weather to sit outside."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 16 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The rack of ribs with house
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The rack of ribs with house BBQ, served of Friday and Saturday, are fantastic."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brought our son, his girlfriend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brought our son, his girlfriend and best friend for brunch to celebrate his 21st birthday. Terrific food (for both vegetarians and omnivores), great and friendly service - will definitely return!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner at Horse
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our dinner at Horse and Hound. NIce room and bar BUT there was a combo playing and we literally couldn't talk. It shouldn't be a concert but an accompaniment to the experience of dining. That really diminished our experience there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
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Review 19 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mardi-gras in Cville
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined with friends during their Mardi-gras special. We enjoyed it very much, the menu was different and gave us a chance to explore new foods. The local wine was excellent as was the service."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Mardi Gras food did not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Mardi Gras food did not taste like we expected. I am not a person who likes super spicy food and the meal came across as bland, I was disappointed based upon all the advertising.
We also felt like there should have been bread with the meal. We felt as though had we not have ordered appetizers we would have left still feeling hungry."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Guests where from out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Guests where from out of the country and they said that it was a great experience being from a different country. It was a classic gem of southern hospitality, the service was great and so was the food we will come back in the future."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent menu selections.
Entrees, appetizers and desserts all outstanding.
Unbelievable beer list.
First visit, will be back with friends."
Entrees, appetizers and desserts all outstanding.
Unbelievable beer list.
First visit, will be back with friends."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 23 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The atmosphere at Horse and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere at Horse and Hound was pretty casual, but the service was good and the food was excellent. The beer pairings for each of the three courses were spot-on. This is a great place for beer-loving foodies. We will definitely eat there again."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food and great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Wonderful food and great service. They feature beer pairings with meal courses. We drank wine which was very fine. If you're into beers and great food, elegantly prepared, this place is for you. If you're not that into beer, don't let that slow you up. There are good wines to choose from. Great place to take a date, but a bit pricey for frequent outings."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our dinner was fabulous! We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dinner was fabulous! We will go back!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 26 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for restaurant week just
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for restaurant week just to check it out and the meal was fabulous! We showed up with more than our reservation and even though they were booked the manager found a spot to fit in our party that had increased from 5 to 8. The food was absolutely delicious! The scallops and cauliflower purée were to die for. Everyone in my party was pleased with the meal and presentation. The service was good, attentive but not overbearing with our large group. Will definitely be coming back!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went for their January
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for their January 2013 restaurant week menu, and it was outstanding! Not only were there excellent choices throughout the menu, each offered a well matched beer pairing that made for a great dinner."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ok but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Horse and Hound for restaurant week. Bottom line is that that food was good but not great. Our server was very pleasant. However, when she took away our first course plates, she took all of my silverware. When she brought out the main course, she forgot to bring silverware and quickly disappeared. As my plate got colder and she was no where to be found, we had to flag down another server for utensils. Overall, ok but not great."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
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Review 29 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Visited for Restaurant Week,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visited for Restaurant Week, again, since we had been there last time, too. Food and service were excellent. Wine list is a bit poor. Easy parking."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
RW Winter 2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Restaurant Week. Everything on the menu sounded good so narrowing the selection was tricky. 2 people.
Apps: crab salad (okay. one crab claw. Dressing could have been more flavorful); mini lamb donner (lamb and sauces were good. The "naan" was just a mediocre flatbread); mac and cheese (delicious)
Entrees: scallops (cooked perfectly. bizarre combination of ingredients esp the artichoke)
Lamb leg (surprisingly tender. every component melded together. it was lovely)
Desserts: thousand layer cake (filling and the sauce were excellent. the filo was hard to eat for some layers); baked Alaska (sauce and lemon sorbet were delightful. too much meringue and the cake element was terrible.
Service: our waiter was very attentive and quick."
Apps: crab salad (okay. one crab claw. Dressing could have been more flavorful); mini lamb donner (lamb and sauces were good. The "naan" was just a mediocre flatbread); mac and cheese (delicious)
Entrees: scallops (cooked perfectly. bizarre combination of ingredients esp the artichoke)
Lamb leg (surprisingly tender. every component melded together. it was lovely)
Desserts: thousand layer cake (filling and the sauce were excellent. the filo was hard to eat for some layers); baked Alaska (sauce and lemon sorbet were delightful. too much meringue and the cake element was terrible.
Service: our waiter was very attentive and quick."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Horse and Hound Gastropub
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic