The Hare & Hounds

4.4

24 Reviews

£25 and under

British

181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

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2 people

May 10, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Our three-storey townhouse is the perfect setting to unwind over one too many drinks, tasty food and lively conversation- a perfect hideaway for Islington. We have beer on draught, a thoughtfully curated wine list and excellent cocktails. From Tuesday-Friday, guests enjoy a happy hour with £5 pints and wine.

Our frequently changing dining menu will feature seasonal British flavours with a twist. Our Bar Menu includes firm favourites that go down perfectly with a cold pint or cocktail. Sundays are all about tucking into a delicious and comforting roast- the kind that makes a pub feel like home. Don't miss our live jazz from 4-6pm on Sundays.

You're most welcome to enjoy a meal downstairs in the pub or upstairs in the elegant Tyndale Room. The Dally Bar is the place to be for a pre-dinner tipple.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
Hours of operation
Bar Snacks Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Roasts Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 4553 5467
Website
https://hareandhoundsn1.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please contact events@hareandhoundsn1.com for any private event enquiries.

Location
181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ
Neighborhood
Islington
Parking details
None
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Highbury & Islington and AngelBus: Islington Town Hall
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 24 people are saying

The Hare & Hounds reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hare & Hounds delivers a delightful dining experience with "attentive service" and "perfectly cooked roast" in a "lovely ambience." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including standout dishes like beef rib and cabbage. The restaurant offers "good value for money" and an inviting atmosphere, making it a "highly recommended" choice.

24 Reviews

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Mairead
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience in the upstairs dining room. Attentive staff delivered excellent service and a delicious, perfectly cooked roast in the relaxed surroundings. We highly recommend and will certainly be back.
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Bill
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great roast Sunday lunch with cocktails. The apple crumble was also good. Attentive service.
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Michael
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant overlooking a green area on Upper Street. Very friendly service and good food. Good value for money.
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Richard VIP
London10 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice food, but similar to how we cook at home in all honesty. Quiet
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Rees
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience - friendly staff - cool setting
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Michael
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was perfect The food had us so surprised, it was all so delicious and made with flavours we didn't expect. Every plate was delicious. The cabbage, squash, pork belly and beef rib were all incredible, I honestly couldn't pick a favourite. The setting was intimate, we didn't feel rushed. Beautiful evening, highly recommend.
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Maya
London1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely experience at The Dally this afternoon! We both had an amazing roast beef with a side of the cauliflower cheese (gorgeous) and a fab apple crumble to finish off. The staff are so welcoming and the restaurant has such a lovely ambience to it. Overall a great experience at our favourite local, can’t wait to be back again soon!
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Antony
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, several of my wine selections were unavailable but the one that was recommended turned out to be great.
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Daniel
London1 review
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely meal at Margo’s. It’s above The Dally private members club, which looked good fun and with a nice looking bar. The restaurant is on the upper floor with a great art collection. I had Hispi cabbage, followed by Beef Short Ribs, Dauphinois - all delicious and a very generous portion size. Service was good, not too fast, not too slow and the atmosphere was nicely laid back. Definitely coming back soon.
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Sue
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sunday lunch has a small menu of roast beef, chicken or vegetarian option. Good food although a little plain. Expected more. Service very good although had a boisterous table nearby (for which they apologised)
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The Hare & Hounds is rated 4.4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 3 times today

181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Islington
Hours of operation
Bar Snacks Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Roasts Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Highbury & Islington and AngelBus: Islington Town Hall
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hareandhoundsn1.com/
Phone number
020 4553 5467
Private party facilities
Please contact events@hareandhoundsn1.com for any private event enquiries.

The Hare & Hounds

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Menu

Starters

Steak Tartare

Confit Egg Yolk, Rosemary Focaccia

Moules Marinière, Sourdough Toast

Torched Mackerel, Pink Fir Apple Salad, Pickled Red Onions

Hispi Cabbage, Crispy Shallots, Parsley Beurre Blanc

Beetroot Salad, Sweet Potato, Baby Spinach, Walnut, Citrus

Mains

Wild Garlic Risotto, Choice of Crispy Bacon or Herb Migas

Grilled Lamb Cutlets, Asparagus, Purple Potato Mash, Salsa Verde

Milk-Poached Cod Fillet, Leek & Fennel Barigoule

Cauliflower Florets, Homemade Tahini & Hummus, Quinoa, Spelt, Pomegranate

35 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye & Chips, Peppercorn Sauce

Sides

Tenderstem Broccoli

Fries

Green Salad

Pudding

Lemon Posset

Tiramisù

Cheese Plate – Manchego, Baron Bigod, White Lake Driftwood, Isle of Wight Blue

What 24 people are saying

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