A local pub is set to host a beer festival this weekend.

The team at The Fox and Hounds are getting ready to hold their first beer festival on Saturday 15 July 2023.

The Fox and Hounds is a cosy local pub located in the heart of Knossington, promising character surroundings and top-quality food from local farmers and producers.

Landlord, Rangel Gadzhonov, has recently returned to the local gastro pub after taking a break to set up a whopping 6 other pubs in Cambridge and Norfolk.

Now that he is back, Rangel has big plans for the venue, including longer opening hours, family events and new food offers to get the tastebuds, and your wallets, tingling. 

He said: "We are a great Gastro pub, but I am keen to offer more. I want to offer an evening a week of cheaper food, quiz nights, and more events to get more people in and enjoying the building and the atmosphere. 

"I am so passionate about the pub and about my job, it is about more than just a wage for me, and this is such a great building, it deserves to see some life." 

Enjoy great food, top beer and wonderful company. Image credit: Rangel Gadzhonov.

The pub has had a busy start to the year, hosting a series of monthly quiz nights, launching a new steak night deal and welcoming a £3 drinks deal.

Next on their busy schedule, the team will be hosting the first ever beer festival at the local venue.

The beer fest will start at 12pm on 15 July and will include live music from 1:30pm until 9:30pm.

The event will also go ahead on 16 July to use up the left over beer, and entry will be free on the second day of the event.

On top of this there will be a range of visiting beers on tap from Castlerock Brewery, Oakham Ales, Bakers Dozen Brewing and Stonegate.

There will also be a range of ciders on offer, as well as prosecco, Pimms, and hot food, including a hog roast, burgers, hot dogs and vegetarian options.

Adult tickets are £3, while children over 6 years old cost only £1, with under 6s going free.

The Fox and Hounds in Knossington will be hosting a music festival this July. Image credit: The Fox and Hounds.

The team can't wait to welcome you, your four legged friends, and family groups as they get into the swing of things with more events, food options, and attractions heading to the pub throughout 2023. 

Find the team on Facebook or on their new-look website.

Call the pub on 01664 452129 to book. 

Enjoy great food and a range of drinks at The Fox and Hounds in Knossington. Image credit: Nub News.

Tonight, Thursday 13 July, the team are hosting their regular Thursday night meal deal, and on the menu is a classic beef pie for only £12.

Opening times are:

Monday – CLOSED

Tuesday – 5pm - 11pm 

Wednesday 4pm – 11 pm

Thursday 4pm – 11 pm

Friday 12pm – 11 pm

Saturday 12pm – 11pm

Sunday 12pm – 9pm

Cheers to that!

Find the venue at 6 Somerby Road, Knossington, Oakham, LE15 8LY.