Hare & Hounds in East Northamptonshire

Had a lovely meal there with my wife and son. Rob was very welcoming, and even arranged for the chef to whip up a vegetarian wellington for me which wasn't on the menu. Tasted great, and then I was stressed to an extra portion of garlic and herb toasties, which were also great. A jazz band were setting up which we couldn't stay for, but I'm sure it turned into a great evening. We'll definitely visit again. Food was great and staff were very attentive.

Would definitely recommend visiting here..food was amazing,service was great..comfy seating...great atmosphere. We ordered the baked camembert, hound cheeses burger, passion fruit Mochi and the delicious sticky toffee pudding I've ever eaten. We will go back!!

Good food, and friendly staff. Odd thing to mention, but really comfy chairs!

Lovely meal, in a nice environment, full and varied menu. The staff are helpful and friendly, definitely going back.

We hadn’t originally planned to go here but so glad we did. Food and service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend and we will be visiting again.

Had a lovely evening, food was great, hosts can’t do enough for you. Recommending it! ❤️

What a lovely village pub with a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful food.. well done Rob we will be back again...

Had a great meal at The Hare and Hounds. Food was amazing; chef was happy to come and ask how we wanted our food and check that all was ok. A great country pub, lovely decor and welcoming atmosphere. We will return. Thank you

The Hare and Hounds restaurant has just reopened, and it’s definitely worth a visit. The food was delicious, with a menu that offers something for everyone. The parking was convenient, making it easy to drop by, and the staff were exceptional—friendly, attentive, and clearly proud to be part of the newly refreshed establishment. It’s a great spot for a relaxed meal, and we left feeling very satisfied. Perfect for a casual dining experience with top-notch service.

Called in for dinner. The dining area is off the main bar. Food is decent. We had no issues with the service, however an adjacent table wanted to order desserts but no one came to take their order, so they gave up.

Only dropped in for a pint while I was walking the dogs ended up getting some hot wings aswel, got to say I will definitely be back to try the main menu

A charming place to have a casual drink, or a romantic meal. The staff cannot do enough for you, the menu is interesting and original with really good veggy options, and the quality was great. The pub garden is great for adults and kids. They also do little outdoor events for the whole family. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic definitely went the “extra mile” with service and the food was brilliant

This is a small pub which has only recently changed hands. The interior and atmosphere is a lot better than it used to be, but being so small the noise from the bar area carries through to the restaurant which isn't ideal. The food generally was very good; I had duck and my partner had steak, both slightly overdone but otherwise really nice. The new landlord was incredibly welcoming and offered all the diners a free shot of his Werther's Original vodka!

Fantastic food and company. So pleased our local pub have finally got a landlord who cares about quality. Very friendly approach and great people. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

A warm welcome for a Thursday lunch time. Nice to have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. I had the fish finger sandwich. Freshly cooked and tasted delicious. Returned after our walk for beverages. . All good

Lovely pub. Great food. Friendly locals. What more do you need?

Went for Sunday lunch just two of us. All staff made us feel really welcome and the landlord who served us was very entertaining. We both had the three meat roast, it came with a variety of vegetables and roast potatoes all cooked perfectly. I had the biscoff cheesecake and my partner had the crumble with custard which were both delicious. All in all a lovely pub recently refurbished good food reasonably priced, with a great choice of drinks what more can you need. We will definitely be back.

Lovely village pub. Food was spot on and service was great. Credit to the new owners you're doing a great job. Will definitely be recommending!

Such quality local food, fish and chips is amazing!

Been here a couple of times, had the grilled chicken burger and a few of the small plates. All cooked well and fresh, all food is fresh each day! Burger was juicy and tasted amazing. Small plates were also cooked just right, one of the best homemade scotch eggs ive ever had! Can be busy especially on Sundays! All staff are friendly and helpful. Ideal for families and just if you want a quiet drink or meal.

Arrived this week with my family for the fish and chip deal we saw on Facebook as we were in the area and needed some food. We were told that the fish and deal only came with a pint of fosters or house red or white. Who drinks fosters anyway its rank its 2024 ffs We don't fosters and we don't drink wine and as we were already seated and hungry we decided to stay which was a big mistake. Garlic cheese bread as a starter the cheese wasnt even melted! 3 of us ordered the hound burger they said the utself was nice and juicy maybe slightly too thick. Thinner patties would be better. Chips were frozen from aldi skin on fries and no homemade Coleslaw or Coleslaw at all. Next was my fish and chips for £16 quid I was expecting a big fish for that price ans it was small. Nice batter but was small and not meaty. Peas were normal garden when they were meant to be mushy peas. One of us ordered the vegan chilli got 15 quid this was the worst of all the meals. so much rice and barely chilli and it was tasteless no seasoning and certainly no chilli. Only a couple of veggies used no sweet potato which would have been nice as a meat substitute to fill us up. No Tortilla chips on the side it is absolute daylight robbery to charge 15 for that. Garlic and herb chips had no garlic or herbs and was some of dry herb mix pot from aldi and no fresh seasoning. Now we get to the puddings do not order the oreo sundae also daylight robbery for 8 quid. You might be lucky to get 1 crushed oreo on top of the synthetic canned whipped cream. We dig down deeper and you'll find the cheapest of cheap chocolate ice cream which had come out of a neopoliton ice cream tub. 1of us had the biscoffi cheesecake which was nice but not worth 8 quid either. We were starving so ate it all but will not be returning. 145 quid for that. For those prices you expect alot more than what we were served. Absoloute ridiculous prices and insulting to vegans serving that chilli. we felt like the hare who had been trapped by the hound! Won't be returning

Cannot fault anything. A warm welcome, and very entertaining conversation with the landlord. The food was superb too, very fresh, and all locally sourced. The person who said the landlord should chill out... Why? He's just fine as he is! Simply wanting the best for his clientele.

Booked a table for a Saturday dinner time. Booking is a good idea as tables are in demand. Staff were very friendly and eager to please, which made the experience enjoyable. We had the steak specials and from the pic, you and can see they were large and cooked to perfection. The boy wanted nothing on the kids menu as it's the usual kid stuff, so he asked if he could have half a portion of the wings and ribs - and it was no problem. He really enjoyed them, so next time I'll have the ribs. Ha. Price is normal...around 20 to 30 per head for a decent meal.

Lovely family meal last night, landlord needs to chill out , little delay as was very busy so lots of food orders to get out but the food was worth the wait and we will be back 🍻🍽 with 👶🍼

Had such a lovely experience at the Hare and Hounds today; booked last minute and was able to try some of the amazing food on the menu - fully recommend the scotch egg, salt and pepper squid, ribs and duck! what made our visit even better was the amazing service from all the staff, particularly the owner who was so friendly and accommodating. Our daughter's meal was free and there was absolutely no scrimping as she had excellent quality fish goujons, and got to play on the slide which she loved! Everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a great meal (even adding sauce and strawberries to my daughter's ice cream so it would be pink! We're so grateful and will definitely be coming back. All food was freshly made and I believe locally sourced - it was really great quality. Wish we lived closer so it could be our local - Absolutely outstanding!

Lovely little pub with a very tasty lunch menu.

Good food excellent beer friendly people behind the bar really looked after is

Four of us dined here Saturday night, all of us agreed our food was excellent, beautifully cooked and presented. A very friendly pub, will definitely go back

This is an amazing place for a Sunday lunch. The food and service was excellent and so child friendly. Thank you for a lovely lunch and will be back soon!

First visit with the new chef, the food was very good and my husband’s steak was cooked to perfection. Wine selection was good, I had a glass of the Argentinian Malbec which I really enjoyed so of course I had to have a top up. We received a warm friendly welcome from the owner and the bar staff who kindly found us a table as we hadn’t booked. I would recommend booking as the pub was busy which created a good atmosphere. Need to try their Sunday Roast soon.

Popped in for dinner after seeing all the updates from the new management on Facebook. They have done wonders with the place and still have loads of ideas to enact. Ended up having a three course meal because the food was so delicious, everything is made fresh on the day and you can really tell. Scotch egg for start, followed by steak au poivre, and then biscoff cheesecake, it was amazing. The welcome and service was very good and a very comfortable place to eat. Will definitely be going back very soon.

Had a fantastic sunday roast today. Met some very interesting people. An all round great visit to the Hare and Hounds. Well done Rob and staff 👍

Very friendly and welcoming, food was amazing. Would definitely recommend

Excellent food, very friendly and welcoming service. Would highly recommend.

My partner took me here for valentines day and the meal was lovely and service too! Very intimate little setting lovely for valentines, the pate was lovely! Will be returning :) thanks so much!!!

A village pub, but made to feel extremely unwelcome but a few locals inside, take the mick out of my name trying to draw a reaction and the food was shocking. About 6 chips and had to pay extra for cheese and well it was just dreadful

Tuesday at the Hare & Hounds for our Dad & son beer evening. We're sort of irregular regulars at this pub, like a few in this area, turning up now & then!! Only this time it's been a while. Always a good welcome and a well-kept pint. As I'm invariably driving, I have started on low alcohol beers recently and spent an evening on Guinness 0.0 in one pint cans! We sat and chatted between ourselves about music, life, the universe and everything, basically!! This is actually a rather attractive and well turned out pub inside & out with plenty of outdoor seating and a nice feel inside. Staff & customers are always friendly here and you find yourself included in conversations quickly and joining in. One Summer Sunday, we booked for lunch when my daughter was bringing her new American partner to stay in the UK. In the end, the party was reduced by one coming down with COVID and another having tonsillitis. Such is life! We apologised when we arrived but it wasn't a problem. It was too hot really for a roast but roast we were going to have and I must say, the food was excellent, though I spent most most of the time minding my granddaughter!! Service from the young woman behind the bar and a colleague, was excellent. Friendly and thorough, though there were few to serve that hot day! All in all a solid 5-stars. Chef did a great job. Try this pub!!! But don't eat roast on a sweltering hot day!!!

Village pub with a sizeable garden and a car park. Usually, it has at least one real ale available. Walkers welcome.

A cosy friendly pub serving some excellent food.

I rarely leave reviews but I had to go our of my way to compliment the chef on one of the best steaks I've eaten for a long time, cooked to perfection, I highly recommend the blue cheese sauce.

Really enjoyed the evening, Saturday night entertainment, vibrant atmosphere, new management and a real community feel

We had a delicious dinner courtesy of John on Friday. Excellent service from Charlie too. We all agreed it was a fantastic evening spent with friends & family 🍷🥃🍽

A good choice of food and well kept ale slightly dated in decor

Lovely pub and great fresh food

Nice welcome and dog friendly. We were told that they were in the middle of a menu change so the options were limited. It was very quiet though. Hopefully it will pick up soon for them.

Great food and friendly staff and customers.

A very confy place, exelent service and delicious food.

Christmas menu, lovely proper homemade food, great value, good service from friendly helpful staff. Will definitely return.

We had a fantastic work Xmas meal last night. There were 13 of us and Michelle took great care in welcoming us and ensuring that we all had what we needed. The food was freshly cooked and the choice of food was great. You can choose from their Christmas menu or their normal menu. Michelle our host was very welcoming as was the barman. Sorry I can’t remember your name 🙂 We will recommend you to our customers family and friends.x

Good food, atmosphere and service.

Sunday lunch for Father's day..... Bit chaotic in the kitchen and service was very slow considering..... By all accounts they serve takeaway food too which seem to take priority over table seating..... Food was delicious to be far..... Wouldn't hurry back but would give it another go....

Good food, cool homely atmosphere, one star I subtract for a dirty cola glass.

Food was fantastic pepper sauce was home made by Rachel out of this world I have had lots of sauce made but not like this one Steak was lovely good home cooked food but cooked with love and attention Which you do not get very often Very country pub we live in Dorset but will definitely come back for Rachel the chifs food again like we said last night 10 🌟 fantastic food fantastic family run pub very large garden for family's

Prawn curry was delicious. The lady behind the bar was really helpful and friendly. There is a nice atmosphere and it's a really nice little pub. We stumbled on it by accident while out on a bh walk. So worth a visit if you're in the area.

My wife recently had her baby shower at Hare & Hounds. Beautiful location, very tasty buffet and amazing staff. Thank you all so much for providing an excellent day. We’ve also ordered food from here a lot through lockdown and it will definitely continue. Food is always spot on and hot. Highly recommended giving them a go.

Lovely place, and very good food. I had deep fried cauliflower to start with and Moroccan Jambalaya (rice, broccoli, plum, sultanas, and peas).

Well what can I say , everything was spot on, food, staff , value, just outstanding, lovely bar staff and the cook was lovely too. Highly recommended without a doubt. See you again very soon .xx

Totally unimpressed with the quality of food for the price, gravy carton had completely leaked all in the bag so when I opened the bag the gravy went all over my kitchen floor, meat was dry, potatoes were more like boiled potatoes that roasted ones, very let down, won’t be ordering again.

The food is simply amazing. Scotch single malt is well stocked. Service, just wonderful.

Great service very helpful to family member with dietary requirements

Wow what a little gem of a pub this is. Superb home cooked food.. absolutely delicious. Really friendly staff, a credit to the place. We will be back - thank you 😊

Lovely delivery service and great food! The Yorkshire pudding wrap was delicious!!!

Lovely place ever so friendly staff food was 10/10 and the price was fantastic would highly recommend to any one in the area to pop in and grab a bite to eat

Got off to a good start, on arrival saw the signs for cocktails. Love love love a long island iced tea. Upon placing the drink order the cocktails were a no go, not sure why as waitress just mumbled and looked awkward but once I said I'd have a cider she looked very relieved. We placed our order for starters only to be told sorry forgot to tell you there is no calamari. Ok easy mistake to forget to tell us that. Placed our order for starters and mains. We asked for water for the table, lovely big jug of iced water arrived to them be asked if we wanted glasses!!!! What did he think we here going to drink out of without glasses???? Starters finished and cleared, then over an hour later went to ask where our main course was to be told " they are doing it now we forgot about you" what ????? Waitress came in to clear a table near us that had left, to say sorry we are really busy. By this point there is only us two in there and one other drinking at the bar. That's busy. The waitress then said they been taking just eat orders, so dies that mean they forget the customers actually in their establishment. Then a young man come up and asked if we wanted more drinks or desert, OMG they having a laugh we haven't even had dinner. I said this to the waiter who then disappeared without even an apology or to say " I will go and check where the food is". By this point we had enough and decided to leave, the young waitress said the dinner was coming and we could have it for free. We still decided to leave as the service was appalling the customer service non existent, and we felt our custom was worthless. DEFINITELY DO NOT recommend this place, especially on a Sunday.

Great meal, lovely staff and service, we will be back soon

Excellent food, friendly and fast service. Play area for the kids. Best pub I have been to in a very long time

Sat here after eating THE BEST chicken burger I have ever had. Stuffed… well I will be once I’ve smashed my pudding. Staff have been really friendly and helpful

We ordered a take away via the Just Eat app, it should have taken an hour to deliver the food but the restaurant kept delaying it. We ended up receiving our food after 1 hour 40 mins. When we called the restaurant we were told Management would call us back but we are still waiting a week later. When we received the food, we were very disappointed. The creamy garlic mushroom starter had no garlic in and came in an unpleasant, watery sauce. The garlic and chilli prawns were shop bought tiny prawns that you would get in a prawn cocktail, which had hardly any flavour. Disappointing when that starter alone is nearly £8. We moved on to the mains where we both had the chilli burger. Firstly there was a teaspoon of chilli on the burger - expected more than a mouthful, spread thinly so you couldn't taste it. Secondly it said it came with jalapeño, but there wasn't any. The only thing which was nice were the chunky chips, they were delicious. So in summary, for £50, I thought the food was over priced and not cooked well at all.

We have visited the hare and hounds a number of times, as the service and food has been excellent. We decided to have a rare treat and go for Sunday Lunch. We were somewhat disappointed on three fronts. Firstly. The mushroom starter was nice, however when the bread is left in the bowl with the sauce, it was reduced to a mushy mess. Secondly. The beef roast was very tough and rather fatty. The slice of beef as approximately a third of an inch thick and took some cutting through. Thirdly. The service was somewhat lacking. There seemed to be an abundance of staff that congregated around the bar discussing there social life, complaining and playing with their mobile phones. At one point we though we had thought we had walked into a re-make of the breakfast club. Whilst I hope this was a one off, as it has been a great pub to visit. Perhaps more management of the serving staff and mindfulness that people visit the pub for a pleasant time and not to listen the the antics and complaints of the staff. Perhaps better supervision would not have gone amiss.

Very nice pub and good service, would go again

Lovely, dog friendly pub. We have eaten here a few times now and it has always been spot on, really tasty and generous portions. All the staff are really friendly too.

Lovely pub garden. Lovely place to visit. Very friendly staff.

Lovely lunch in their spacious garden. Wonderful village pub, recommend a visit.

Brilliant menu, slightly slow service but that's just probably due to the situation. Nice big garden and friendly staff.

Terrible service! Tried to order online for delivery which they are registered with just eat for. Last minute my order was cancelled with no explanation ! Awaiting refund ! Left with no dinner? Will never go here again, will tell everyone to avoid! Bad service, let down!!!!

Excellent pub. Very friendly. Dog friendly, inside and out. Fabulous big garden. Child’s play area, Which is fenced off. Very safe for kids. Recommend!!!

Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service

Excellent Service, Fast Delivery.

A fine selection of food and wonderful service

Wasnt happy glass had lipstick on it cheese board deserpoiting but steak wad okay

Nice pub, not over the top with covid restrictions. Nice beer garden.

Superb food excellent service and nice surroundings.

Good food , nice location and great beer garden for the children to play safely.

Absolutely loved it, food was excellent, service was really friendly and the place itself has a really welcoming atmosphere and has been done up beautifully. Absolutely recommend and will certainly be back!

Amazing food fantastic service couldn't fault a thing

It is a fascinating little country pub /restraunt with modern updated decor. The food is really first class, it was our first visit but definitely not our last.

Fantastic breakfast this morning at H&H. Nice friendly service with a smile despite good social distancing. This pub is a real gem! 💛

Found this beaut on the way to fishing. Couldn't book anywhere in Kettering because of the eat out to help out. Booked here and glad we did. The lady behind the bar was nothing but helpful. Will be returning very soon.......INSTEAD OF WASTING YOUR MONEY AT MILLION POUND CHAINS SUPPORT LOCAL PUBS

Nice relaxing place to chill on Sunday afternoon nice staff all round nice place

Great range of food on the menu to suit all taste. Covid measures in place, excellent staff and dog friendly

Really down to earth pub food, great portions and affordable prices. Really nice set up, lovely pub and great gardens for kids. Marquee is great addition if weather turns. Coffee and cake all day great place to visit

Had a lovely afternoon, having a drink in the garden

Great staff. Social distancing observed. Must be good cos I'm teetotal and it's my 2nd visit there in a week :)

Under lockdown but served us at a social distance with drinks in the beer garden. Contactless payment. Super helpful and friendly lady that served us. We'll be back when lockdown is lifted! Thank you!

Recently drove past and noticed board outside saying they now do breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings so popped in yesterday with two fellow Breakfast Buddies and guest to give it a try. Nice friendly welcome . Good English breakfast with proper sausage bacon and choice of duck or hen's cackleberries cooked to order. Wish the new owners every success with their plans to develop a worthy amenity for the village.

Fantastic country pub, recently renovated and looks superb, we tried the brand new breakfast menu and were not dissapointed. Proper sausages and bacon coupled with ducks egg. Lovely.

Brilliant new year party 🎉 first one for new owners. 1920party for 2020. Made feel welcome fresh n the garden area by marquee heaters on too. We'll done

Came across this completely by accident as had a business meeting close by. Although quite small it is perfectly quaint. Its lovely inside with fresh decoration. They have a small food menu which is simple but does the job. And is fairly priced. Well.worth a visit. We will be going back again soon

Friendly village pub with roaring fire, Northamptonshire skittle table and dart board. Ideal for a post-nightwalk warm up. Fifty Plus Adventure Club.