The Jugged Hare in Islington

Food, service, and atmosphere are all good. The taste of cold beer is also excellent. Two thumbs up 👍

My husband and I got married at The Jugged Hare in December, and I cannot speak highly enough about the experience. The staff went above and beyond to create a day that felt truly special—they were phenomenal in every way. The food was absolutely exceptional; it’s one of the rare weddings where guests are still raving about the meal long after the day has passed. And let me not forget to mention their espresso martinis—they are genuinely the best I’ve ever had. If you’re considering The Jugged Hare for your wedding, I couldn’t recommend them more. They made our day unforgettable!

Food wasn’t really impressive. Pheasant pie had tough pieces of bird and lots of onion. Venison was a meagre portion of meat for the price.

I love the vibes in here but it’s certainly not for vegetarians … a little brutal but cozy at the same time. Lots of animal heads! :O We had Sunday roast, and all the options sounded delicious, but I think the best choice is the lamb with mint sauce! It was so tender and tasty, good gravy and lovely vegetables, with the sauce adding a tangy zing. This yorkshire pudding did not impress me though :( I tried some of the pork and beef from other people and they were good too, but lamb was best. Dessert was good, solid pudding, super caramelly delicious, but the cheesecake was a bit rigid and a bit too sour. Don’t know if dark chocolate ice cream was the best pairing but meh. Overall it was a nice roast, good for big groups.

Great Sunday Roast! Beautiful pub/restaurant, with fantastic and friendly service. The food was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely return.

Really lovely food and unique style decor. Really enjoyed this experience.

Great food, service and atmosphere.

All was a little noisy because we were about 5 pm, and most of peop)e were having preChistmas drinks. Meal was good.

Very odd experience, we had booked 11 covers for xmas lunch which we are required to pre pay, unfortunately a member of our party died between booking and the meal. The restaurant made clear no refunds on pre booked meals which i thought was harsh given the circumstances. However i spoke to the restaurant when we arrived and they said they would remove the extra cost from the final bill. They then did not do this and said we only paid for 10, bear in mind we have 11 email confirmations that had been paid. I wasnt in the mood to argue given we are all still grieving and simply told them to remove the service charge (which was double what we were asking to be deducted) so ultimately the restaurant lost out plus any future custom, we had been coming for a number of years now. shocking customer service i want to highlight

Superb visit to the Jugged Hare, highly recommended for a long lunch!

Second time, Great atmosphere and if you like game it’s a good menu for you. Unfortunately some dishes sold out, but that’s a good sign. Only negative was the wine just not as good as the food, of course that could be my choice but still at £50 + should be there. Not enough to put me off and will go again. Recommend trying the wine before you buy to be sure. Also service very good, which seems a rarity these days

Doesn't take cash, rude bar staff and Guinness Is nearly £8!.. Avoid if you ain't desperate...

Faaabulous. And, yes, the Hare was truly jugged. I had my own. Sal and Sally had to share ( OK, it was a bigger jug). Ha! Bit noisy - all hard surfaces. But all and sundry having a ball. The chairs. Bentwood and so hard on the bum. Literally. I should have asked for a cushion....but I bet they didn't have one. That was the only minus in a great lunch.

We left there for our anniversary. Good welcoming.food. atmosphere.

My friends and I went for dinner, party of 6, the staffs were rude and racist, their costumer service was the worst I have experienced. From our waiter down to the other staff. The food was nice but the atmosphere wasn't welcoming.

Very nice place if you like game food! Not for vegan!

Great food, excellent service by hugo, great atmosphere and general christmas spirit

Hugo was amazing. Great attention to detail

Great pub, lovely atmosphere. The bar staff Hugo was friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this place.

Jason was great at serving - what we should always expect but rarely get. The food was great. Downrated a bit because of Xmas parties - but you can't help that. Thanks Jason. Xx

If you're a game meat enthusiast, this restaurant is truly a paradise. The meat was absolutely delicious, with primary ingredients of top quality, all prepared to perfection. The ambiance feels like a cozy countryside home, making for a warm and inviting dining experience. The chef Rafael has ensured a unique culinary journey right in the heart of London. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a distinctive and delightful meal.

Staff were lovely. Food was delicious. (Photo doesn’t do it justice).

Posto bello, cibo buono con selvaggina di stagione good vibes. La ragazza che serve ai tavoli bionda ti accoglie ogni volta come fosse la prima .. molto brava e professionale

It was our team Christmas lunch and we chose from the Xmas menu. The food was tasty and well cooked, but not overly hot. The main course portions were not very big either. I chose the venison, which was cooked perfectly, but there were no potatoes served with the dish, just a few sprigs of tenderstem broccoli, a spoonful of braised red cabbage (delicious) and a venison bonbon. Overall, I do not think the meal was good value for the cost (£65 for two courses). The Xmas crackers were a nice touch. The restaurant was noisy and lively, with a lot of groups of people, presumably having their work Christmas lunches too. We had a lovely waitress named Lauren who looked after us well. She was friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome. The only tiny criticism I have is that I asked Lauren if the pub sold 0% gin and was told that there was only 0% sparkling wine. We moved to the bar area after lunch and I was able to order a 0% gin. Either Lauren has not been advised of the no or low alcohol drinks on offer or she misheard me. No big deal but I feel it is worth mentioning for training purposes.

Great venue and food was great value, very tasty and the service from the staff was top notch. Will be booking this venue again for business and personal lunch and dinner's.

Excellent menu. Superb service from Lauren, attentive, professional and also able to offer opinions in dishes when we asked.

Food was delicious and Lauren was amazing at dealing with the various allergies in our group. Lovely atmosphere too

Lovely evening pre theatre with friends. Lauren’s service was absolutely brilliant!

The food was simply excellent and as we all chose the prix fixe, it was incredible value. I had the duck breast for starters which was simply perfect and then the Venison which was tender, well seasoned, and perfectly prepared. I decided to go for a Christmas Pudding and it was truly one of the best I have taste. Top Marks!

The lovely Lauren looked after us. Delicious food and a wonderful pre theatre dinner.

Excellent risotto. Lauren was also so lovely and helpful with my allergy requests. Will definitely be coming again :)

A wonderful evening at The Jugged Hare, served by the lovely Lauren who was amazing

I had the most delicious lunch-excellent food; cosy atmospheric place

Lovely meal, the jugged hare dish was excellent!

Decided to go here rather than Cote across the road and I’m pleased I did. Good gastro pub food with a pre theatre menu. Don’t be put off too if you are a vegetarian or vegan as there are options. Yet the decor may it be to your taste. I’m going back Ina few weeks after Barbican concert which is 20m from the pub.

Tasteful food, nice environment, friendly service.

Great staff, great food, great ambiance. 100% recommended.

Absolutely amazing place to eat, a menu that caters for all I would highly recommend this restaurant. We had such a wonderful meal, great staff too and a warm friendly atmosphere.

The best sunday roast I ever had. The staff is super friendly and the chef came multiple times to ensure the best experience for our table. Can’t wait to go back to London just to go to the jugged hare

Came here for sunday roast with friends, it was delicious and the staff were very kind and attentive.

Fish and chips cost £26 but are delicious. The atmosphere is good and the service is also very good.

Really good food and the staff were great!

Excellent food in a comfortable setting. The staff were professional, kind and friendly. Cleaning up my clumsily broken glass was deftly handled and taking a quick photo of myself and my friend as a memento was not problem whatsoever. The food was very well prepared and presented. My only criticism is that passion fruit doesn't really pair that well with creme brulee. Other than that I very much recommend this restaurant.

If I was on death row, I would order the Sunday roast as my last meal and I would die happy.

We visited here with friends as my husband really wanted to go to a restaurant which served game food. We had some beautiful dishes, my favourite was the black pudding croquettes. The rabbit pie was rich, but lovely, same for my friends jugged hare dish. The grouse was particularly excellent. The menu changes so it was nice to have such a range of game options. The wine was great, but if i was being picky, I could have done with some cheaper options to keep the drinks flowing! They had ran out of certain ones so it was £60-70 a bottle. The decor was fitting, loved the taxidermy. If i was in the area again i would like to try more of their dishes.

The chicken roast is delicious and the staff are brilliant. Highly recommend getting there early or pre booking on a Sunday.

We were welcomed very nicely by our waitress Lauren. A big compliment to the kitchen! It was a great meal, thank you very much. We would be happy to come back and recommend everyone to come here and let yourself be pampered. Thank you Lauren for the great time, your advice was great.

Lauren our server was amazing! She made the delicious food even better. She made sure our experience was fantastic. We would absolutely visit again and ask for her by name.

This is Sunday roast dinner at it best. Cooked to perfection in a modern way with respect to the tradition. Have a look at the specials as they are special indeed. The service was friendly and fast. Only thing was the limited availability of the wines but the malbec we found was a perfect fit for the meat. Oo don't forget to make a reservation or it will be a long wait at the bar.

Absolutely delicious roast. Three of us all had a different one and everyone of us was delighted with how good it tasted and how well everything was cooked. Definitely recommend this place for a Sunday roast.

Jason was excellent. Very friendly and efficient. We have been traveling around the U.K. and this was our last meal. He made it great.

Amazing place with amazing food, especially if you like game!

Awesome place, sunday roast is a must, enjoy the beer and great hospitality!

Atmosphere, service and food were all too notch. Higly Recommended

Great pub Hugo is a complete legend!

Great food, staff and ambience!

The beer choices were limited, however the beer they had available were good.

A real English atmosphere in the pub and restaurant excellent food beautifully served with great service

Fabulous Sunday Roast with good service and a great atmosphere

Incredible snail dish. Unfortunately the hare dish didn't do it for me for the price I paid. Also the cup containing the hare meat broke as I was pouring. Quick recovery from the kitchen. I received another plate very fast. Thank you for a great experience anyways.

Nice pub but rude bartender. Only 1 out of the 3 of them though. Bit hectic but no reason to be short with customers. TAKE IT BACK... Think he was having a rough day. Softened up after. I think I just stNEED need to be a bit more empathetic.

Ok, good quality food in nice location and atmosphere, but nothing outstanding

It would be very nice to see the owners face hanging on the wall :)

Very nice place, but VERY pricy! We visited it yesterday (Friday) and the burger and chips were costing £27, not to mention the other plates (which sound and look very nice don't get me wrong.). Pub has a lot of taxidermies, so if you are not keen on being around them, better not coming in. Other than that, fancy and enjoyable atmosphere, music is at good pace so you can have conversations while having good drinks at good prices. If you are looking for food and cant afford to spend much money, I advise you try Cote across the road. Nice pub for drinks though, nice people, would come back.

Lovely atmosphere and great service. £32 for Sunday roast is quite pricey but great service and high quality food .

Great food and service I recommend

I came for lunch at The Jugged Hare today and they had John Dory from Cornwall on the specials so I had that. It was delicious, and so fresh. My friend had the grouse and he loved it too. The service was exceptional and I will definitely be back. I really recommend trying this restaurant.

Been several times and food always good. Seemed quite expensive this time though - had to call the waitress several times

This great place was a godsend for us, having just got into London, tired and needing good food. We were not disappointed-- by the folks or the food! Their Steak Pie is scrumptious! Thanks to The Jugged Hare, for an excellent supper and the sustenance we needed!

First time in this pub. One of the best Sunday roast in London. The best part of it was the service. Our server Lauren, was very kind, attentive and she provided a superb service. We will definitely come back and recommend to our friends.

Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere, our waitress Lauren was lovely

The food amazing and it arrived on time, the service was really kind and willing to helps us all the time, specially on the hostess call Lauren, can’t wait to comeback again

Food was amazing , 2 fantastic roast dinner and the service was the best we have ever had anywhere. Lauren was amazing throughout the most attentive waitress anyone could ask for, from the previous reviews other have said the same which is completely true! From 2 very happy half marathon runners.

Returning to the Jugged Hare for the first time in about a decade it is still as amazing as I remember it being when I was younger. The general ambience of the restaraunt is one of a warm and welcoming environment and this is also reflected in the attitude of the staff. The staff here are incredibly helpful and very welcoming. In paticular our waitress Lauren who was very friendly and made the entire meal an all round cheerfull experience. She also was very attentive, always there right when we were about to ask for a refill of chablis or for some more sparkling water, she even managed to tempt us into having some amazing deserts. Food and drink wise everything was amazing. The selection of meats on the charcuterie board is complement eachother nicely with my favorite being the goat Nduja. For the mains the burger is amazing. The well balanced mixture of pork, beef and goat creates a rich medly of flavours that are enhanced by the sauce. The burger is perfectly filling though a tad heavy. The mackeral and crab was described by my grandfather as an excellent dish and he noted that though it might not look like a large portion the rich crab meat goes perfectly and it is in fact very filling. He also mentioned that it was perfectly complemented by the Chablis. My father, often a man of few words, had only one thing to say about the Vegetarian stew dish and that was "sublime". For desert I enjoyed a truly amazing sticky toffee pudding with a warm butterscoth sauce and a very smooth salted caramel ice cream. (Photo attached) This dish was the perfect way to round off an already amazing meal. My sister had a gooseberry and mint pie with vanilla ice cream and described the gooseberries as being "pops of flavor" of which the tartness mixed well with the ice cream. My grandfather who had the Chocolate and Bailey's Semifreddo describe it as "rich with an intense flavour" and seemed to thouroughly enjoy it. Finally the cheeseboard which my father and mother had was described as full of flavour and they made sure to mention that it was nicely complemented by the sweet notes of the port. Overall, dinner at the Jugged Hare was a delightful experience made all the more so by the amazing staff like Lauren and I look forward to returning when I am next in london.

expensive added on £50 service to our bill food ok but not worth the money

New owner Eleanor and a perfect place to spend time with friends. Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Jugged Hare in London is a must-visit for any Sunday roast enthusiast. While we did have to wait for a table to become available, it was undoubtedly worth the anticipation. The Sunday roast we indulged in was nothing short of exceptional. The succulent, slow-cooked meat, perfectly complemented by the crispy Yorkshire pudding, roasted vegetables, and rich gravy, was a symphony of flavors that delighted our taste buds. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere added to the overall dining experience, making it a memorable Sunday afternoon. If you're seeking one of the finest Sunday roast dinners in London, Jugged Hare is the place to be. Be prepared to savor every bite and potentially wait for a table, as it's a testament to the restaurant's popularity and culinary prowess.

Lunch time with siblings and partners. It's a bit pricey, but then I suppose near the Barbican. I only gave 3 stars because the choice did not suit my pallete.

Best meal I’ve had in London (and I’ve been to a two Michelin stars two days ago). The food is absolutely delicious, the staff is very well prepared and polite, the ambiance is comfortable and you feel like you having a professionally prepared meal at a home. I highly recommend the Sunday roast.

Incredible, delicious and wonderful food made and prepared by an expert trained Chef Rafael, who masterfully mixes learnt cuisine skills from his youth. Carefully crafted meats and fish from providers hand-picked by the Chef, as well as vegetables stored in jars to be matured and used in elaborate home-made palate refreshing dishes. Similar with fruits, they are matured to be used in flavourful deserts. The menu listing changes each day, to fit various daily themes. The staff are super friendly and acquaint to your needs and desires. Definitely deserves to be Michelin starred 🌟

Can get busy, but some amusing decor and variety of drinks on offer

Booked here for a Sunday roast as we were staying round the corner from here and wanted to eat before leaving back home. I got to say we were not expecting a roast as good as this. I had the pork belly and my girlfriend had the beef and both were cooked to perfection accompanied by veg and a big Yorkshire pudding. The service was great, even bringing more gravy when not even asked. We were looked after by Lauren who was very attentive and did a great job making it a great experience. Would definitely visit again

Horrible Service. It was recommended by a tour I took. They refused to honor the voucher and stole 7 pounds from me that I pre-paid for a beer. Refused to serve me because their guy was "New" and didn't know better... I would stay away. These people do not know how to treat customers!!

Staff absolutely super nice.! Came For a Guinness but stayed for a few starter dish. Fast service, food was great, shame only doing roast on Sunday.. Will be back for sure.

Busy, crammed pub behind the Barbican. Ordered two glasses of wine (not specified which should mean house wine): £42, which even for London is rather extortionate. (July 2024)

Tasty dishes,excellent service and atmosphere.

Great Sunday lunch, love the vibe of the place in Barbican; service excellent, friendly staff makes all the difference. Special thanks to Leanne

My wife and I had to have a proper Sunday roast while we were in London and our nephew who lived here for 15 years said to go to the Jugged Hare, a great Gastro pub in the City of London. We were not disappointed by yet another brilliant recommendation. The atmosphere is hunting lodge fun, the staff were all friendly and despite our 730 reservation, they were still able to serve us our Sunday roast (we whiled away the afternoon at the Tate’s Expressionist Exhibit). Candidly, our waitress Lauren made all the difference in our evening with her charming repartee, great advice, menu guidance and general good cheer. She expertly balanced supporting our dining experience while not being intrusive. They are really quite fortunate to have such a pro on their team. My Welsh Leg of Lamb was medium rare and tasty as was the excellent mint jelly and the Yorkshire pudding and gravy (in my mind the whole point of a Sunday roast) was superb. My wife opted for a perfectly prepared pan seared Cod Filet. We were both surprised by the side of really well prepared kale and the roast potatoes were also something to write home about - crispy on the outside and buttery smooth on the inside. My wife raved about the sticky toffee pudding. I can’t have dairy and to my delight and surprise they had and absolutely delicious dairy free cheese cake with a chocolate sorbet that was as good as any I have had. We would we go back - in a quick second - especially to try one of their specialty game dishes - though we might check to see if Lauren is working.

Sunday lunch. Food was great, roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables, service brilliant, huge portions! Time to eat, savour and enjoy, well done!

Wonderful service, had the pre theatre duck leg which was amazing! Also ordered the fish and chips which weren't good but the restaurant wrote it off without any fuss whatsoever afterwe gave the feedback! Definitely recommend

Not the best food I've had for the money, atmosphere was good and the staff excellent.

Perfect service, excellent food and great locstion next to the Barbican theatre.

Great food and service , even if service was a bit slow

If it wasn't so expensive, I'd have given this restaurant 5 stars. Food was delicious. We had their house white wine at about £28, which was very drinkable. A burger was £28 which although fantastic to taste, I'd not come across a burger that expensive. Service was also incredibly attentive and friendly, but this restaurant asks you for service (12 or 13%) and then the waitress asked each person individually if they would like to add a "tip which just goes to me". I'd have gladly given our waitress the while service but when you've paid £46 for a burger, a couple or glasses of wine and service, I feels that's enough. The taxidermy throughout the restaurant might put off some people, just as a heads up.

Delicious and interesting dining options with a great pre-theatre menu! Great service and atmosphere too.

Was told this was a good pub.Unique and interesting place. Will go again. Menu looked good too. Handy for Barbican

This place is well known on the area. Lovely services and the best thing is the food. In my opinion, they should add some good beers to the bar, though.

Great space with the best ceiling and taxidermy critters! Even though it was a bit City, the atmosphere was great! Not a very interesting assortment of beer (especially bitter/ ale) or gin, but certainly adequate.

All main steak dishes not available - basically almost 50% of main courses not available as a result. Complete joke. This was a great place to go - sadly will never go back after last experience.

Great place if expensive. It's a game menu, absolutely delicious and well presented. An interesting wine list too. Staff were engaging and professional. Chatty and friendly without being intrusive. Strong recommend.