The Hare & Hounds

Name: The Hare & Hounds
Address: 181 Upper St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, N1 1RQ
Telephone: 020 4553 5467
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (28)

£25 and under

British

181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time 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.

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
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 28 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Hare & Hounds offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent Sunday beef roast" and "pleasant atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and live jazz music, although some find it a bit loud. Highlights include a "delicious cheese board" and "giant sausage roll." A "lovely ambience" and "friendly service" make it a must-visit.

28 Reviews

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RICHARD
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We booked the on-line in the upstairs restaurant and were offered a fabulous table with a view out to the church and green . The service was very personal and very efficient . The food was delightful and the cocktails original !! Would return anytime we are back in Islington !!
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Liz VIP
London13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere was nice, live jazz music (though a little loud for the space), and roast was good. The price was a bit high and we were charged for little extras like horseradish and extra gravy which most supply at not cost especially for a £25 roast. Would return but hope to see some adjustments!
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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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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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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
London4 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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The Hare & Hounds is rated 4.4 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time 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 £14.00

Torched mackerel, pink fir apple salad, pickled red onions £12.00

Hispi cabbage, crispy shallots, parsley beurre blanc £8.00

Beetroot salad, sweet potato, baby spinach, walnut, citrus£9.00

Moules marinière, sourdough toast£10.00

Mains

Seasonal risotto

Grilled Lamb Cutlets, Asparagus, Purple Potato Mash, Salsa Verde£28.00

Milk-Poached Cod Fillet, Leek & Fennel Barigoule£25.00

Cauliflower Florets, Homemade Tahini & Hummus, Quinoa, Spelt, Pomegranate£16.00

Steak and chips, peppercorn sauce£35.00

Sides

Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Fries£4.00

Green Salad£3.50

Pudding

Lemon Posset£8.00

Tiramisù£8.00

Cheese Plate – Manchego, Baron Bigod, White Lake Driftwood, Isle of Wight Blue£13.00

What 28 people are saying

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