The dish on the Valley's namemakers and nightspotsThe Place: The Fox and Hound English Pub and Grille, 4320 E. New York St., Aurora.
The Skinny: You don't have to wear knickers or believe in a parliamentary government to get in here.
Just bring your wallet and and appetite for food and fun.
Located north of the Fox Valley mall, this nightspot seats more than 400 people and divides into three rooms separated by beautiful glass partitions.
To the right is the green room, which could also be known as the sports room.
It's where the air becomes thick with testosterone as men shout their battle cries for their favorite teams.
To the left is the burgundy room.
Aristocrats can be found smoking cigars, drinking cognac and complaining about stock over games of pool.
In the middle is the dining room, decorated with a casual theme, with booths and tables and a gorgeous wrap-around bar.
The Entertainment: Fox and Hound caters to the kid in all of us.
There are more than a dozen pool tables and a half-dozen dart boards.
These tables are free of charge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
From 2 to 7 p.m. any day of the week, they cost $6 an hour.
After 7 p.m., the price goes up a few more dollars depending on which day it is.
When it comes to sports coverage this pub has enough TVs to carry every single game in the country, with screens left over so that others can watch Friends or E.R.
The Fox and Hound also shovels out a monthly party planner crammed with parties and drink specials.
At 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays a live band lets loose.
There's a good chance you will be able to catch Nick Moss and the Fliptops turn it up Chicago blues style.
Or come out April 1 for their Halloween party.
Their last Halloween party was so crazy they simply have to have another in April because people can't wait 'til October.
The Background: The opening of The Fox and Hound took place on December 28, 1997. It opened as part of a chain of 36; this is the only Fox and Hound in this lovely state.
So What's The Rumpus: There are two little words that hold a lot of truth to them at Fox and Hound and they are: superb service.
Christy Mackenzie, part owner and manager said, 'What we strive for is the service.
Everyone can serve beer and burgers, but we focus on the service.'
With at least 16 servers and five bartenders on duty, the employees help to create The Fox and Hound's inviting atmosphere.
There is no such thing as a dead Tuesday night or an overcrowded Friday night at this hotspot.
There is always just the right amount of people here to visit, play pool or watch the big game with.
The Crowd: Ages range from 21 to 65 and there is no dominating age group. Just check out the bar.
You have those with a full head of hair, those going bald, those who are bald and those going gray all drinking beer and sharing Rogaine stories.
With table tennis and pool, no one can feel out of place.
The Fox and Hound does, however, drop the hammer on those 21 and younger at 5 p.m., when they begin checking IDs at the door.
Location: The Fox and Hound's fox hole is off of New York Avenue in Aurora, next to Sportmart and Burlington Coat Factory in the Yorkshire Plaza.
Need To Know: Fox and Hound allows for private parties and also does a bit of catering.
Questions, call (630) 236-9183.
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Whitney Paulen of Wheaton lines up her next dart toss, stopping by the Fox and Hound to unwind after a day of teaching at Waubsonie Valley High School.
