The Fox and Hounds Restaurant
6789 Arthur Hwy, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A characterful historic restaurant at Port Arthur in Tasmania with a 3.5 rating across 408 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- FridayToday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 20:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Fox and Hounds Restaurant is part of a heritage inn in Port Arthur, on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula. Its setting makes it a practical stop for visitors exploring the Port Arthur Historic Site, which the venue says is a five-minute drive away, as well as nearby coastal attractions including Remarkable Cave, the Tessellated Pavement and Cape Raoul.
The dining space is described as rustic and welcoming, with a real fireplace and a long timber bar. The venue invites guests to settle in for a quiet meal in front of the fire, making it better suited to an unhurried dinner than a quick stop. Bushland and bay views, along with the surrounding peninsula landscape, add to the sense of being away from the busier parts of Tasmania.
There is no menu detail provided on the website, so it is not possible to recommend specific dishes. The restaurant may suit visitors staying at the inn, travellers returning from a day around Port Arthur, and anyone looking for a relaxed meal in a historic setting. It also offers accommodation, with quiet rooms set among bushland, making the restaurant part of a broader overnight stay rather than a standalone dining experience. From Port Arthur, it provides an atmospheric base for exploring the nearby coast and historic sites.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.5 from 408 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 41
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 79
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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