For centuries pubs have been the gathering place for those seeking a pint of ale, a hot meal or a visit with old friends — a “public house” in every way.
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Grand Opening
Fox & Goose is housed in the W.P. Fuller Building, a distinctive brick building that was constructed in 1913 and home to the original Fuller Paint & Glass Company. Construction on Fox & Goose began in January 1972, with the grand opening on January 15, 1975, serving beer, wine and pub fare for weekday lunch and Friday Nite Supper.
Co-founded by Bill and Denise Dalton and created in homage to Bill’s hometown pub in Hebden Bridge of western Yorkshire, England.
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1st & 3rd Saturdays Dart Tourneys
Traditional English Supper and Breakfast Menus
In 1977, supper service extended to Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and eventually to 5 nights per week in 1985. Breakfast Menu Service began in 1980. Fox & Goose has a reputation for “Best Breakfast” in Sacramento, winning awards in this category numerous times.
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1990s | Cake
American Rock Band Cake performs at Fox & Goose Public House
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1995 | Family Heritage
Allyson Dalton, daughter of Bill and Denise Dalton, assumes ownership of Fox & Goose
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2001 | Jackie Greene
American singer-songwriter and musician Jackie Greene is discovered by manager Marty DeAnda at Fox & Goose Open Mic
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2003 | David Garibaldi
American Artist David Garibaldi paints first live performances at Fox & Goose Open Mic. Fox & Goose Public House has the longest running Open Mic in Sacramento.
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R Street District Improvements
R Street District Street Improvements and Arch Lighting Celebration, including installation of the Fox and Goose statues by Sacramento Artist Dick Ratcliff.
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Expansion
Interior expansion including patio seating, private dining room inspired by Winston Churchill’s home, and underground-themed restrooms.
Continuing Beloved Traditions
Continuing Beloved Traditions Peter Monson and Jessa Berkey, Fox & Goose General Management, assume ownership of Fox & Goose
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Renovations
Storefront and foyer renovation, followed by dining room expansion and redesign