The Hound Small Bar

Edge Hill’s The Hound Small Bar champions the art of the simple, savoury and satisfying. Its compact menu leans European in spirit, with good bread, fine cheese, and thoughtfully cured meats doing the heavy lifting. What it lacks in fuss, it makes up for in flavour, letting provenance and pairing take centre stage.

Start with toasted sourdough glossed in honey bourbon butter, a sweet-savoury whisper that feels both indulgent and grown-up. From there, the tide turns saline with baby sardines and more toast, before the kitchen doubles down on comfort via toasties: a classic cheese that marries English cheddar with Swiss, and a salami and double brie number pricked with chilli honey.

Cheese and charcuterie are treated respectfully: a creamy double brie from France sits alongside silky Spanish Jamon, while bowls of hummus, beetroot and feta add colour and contrast. It is an edit designed for nibbling, sharing and lingering, each bite landing with intention.

With its small-bar sensibility and unfussy charm, this is a place for easy evenings and good company. Swing by, stake out a spot, and let The Hound sniff out your next favourite pairing—no tricks, just tasty treats.