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The Hare & Hounds

4.4 (26)
£25 and under
British
181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

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7:00 PM
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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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • 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 26 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hare & Hounds offers a "pleasant atmosphere" with standout dishes like the cheese board, charcuterie, and Sunday roast. Patrons praise the "attentive service" and "delicious" food, noting a "lovely ambience" and "intimate setting." Its friendly staff and "great experience" make it a popular choice for dining.
26 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a Sunday beef roast which is so often a disappointment - but here it was excellent. I will go back again. Neck Oil was good and I enjoyed the glass of Shiraz too. Attentive service and a good jazz Piano and vocals duo.

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  2. Noemie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a dinner at the pub, it's been awesome! The food was really good and the price correct! We try the cheese board, the charcuterie board, and as French people we can say that it was very good and of good quality. We also taste the bruschetta and the giant sausage roll, so good too! I really recommend this new restaurant/pub, the atmosphere was very pleasant and not too noisy, and the waiters were respectful.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Hare & Hounds is rated 4.4 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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  4. North London
  5. Islington

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181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

Dining areas

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
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