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The Hare & Hounds, London, Greater London

The Hare & Hounds

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Our three-storey townhouse is the perfect setting to unwind over one too many drinks, tasty nibbles and lively conversation- a perfect hideaway for Islington. We operate on a walk-in basis from Tuesday-Saturday, but reservations are encouraged on Sundays.

We have beer on draught, a thoughtfully curated wine list and excellent cocktails. Sundays are all about tucking into a delicious and comforting roast- the kind that makes a pub feel like home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Snacks Tue–Sun 12:00–22:00 Sunday Roasts Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact events@thedally.com for any private event enquiries.
  • Area
    Angel
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest Tube Stations: Highbury & Islington and AngelBus: Islington Town Hall
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hare & Hounds delights with its "very friendly service," "good value for money," and "delicious" dishes. Guests appreciate the "intimate setting" and "attentive" staff, making it a "highly recommend" spot for a memorable dining experience. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and culinary surprises promise a "beautiful evening."
22 Reviews
  1. Michael

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  2. Richard VIP

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  3. Rees

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - friendly staff - cool setting

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  4. Michael

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 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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  5. Maya

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 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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  6. Antony

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 January 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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  7. Daniel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 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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  8. Sue

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 January 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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  9. Gemma VIP

    London137 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The dining room is stylish and the food was pretty good but the service was abysmal. There were only 2 other diners in the restaurant so they were not under pressure. Three of the mains came out while we were still eating our starters. The waitress appeared confused and seemed to think we should hold on to our cutlery. One of the mains was delivered 10 minutes after three of us received our dishes and we were nearly finished. We had to seek out our waitress to request a desert menu and our water was not replenished without requests. A £25 discount was begrudgingly applied but the whole experience was quite expensive. Some staff training is urgently needed if this place is to survive. I hope it does survive as it has potential to be a nice addition to my neighbourhood.

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  10. Piers VIP

    London12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not quite sure what this place is - member's club? restaurant? bar? I had to rather awkwardly an ungraciously push past the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, reading carols to find my table, which was...unexpected. But all I can tell you is that the food was delicious and the service was lovely.

    1 person found this helpful

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181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Angel
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Snacks Tue–Sun 12:00–22:00 Sunday Roasts Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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