The Jugged Hare

4.3 (1502)

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA

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The Jugged Hare

4.3

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

Barbican

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Tucked away on the edge of the city, The Jugged Hare is a celebrated game restaurant offering award-winning food and wine in a warm, relaxed setting.

We champion the very best of British seasonal produce, with a particular focus on game, foraged ingredients, and wild food. Sustainability and provenance are at the core of everything we do, and we proudly partner with some of the UK’s finest suppliers to craft a menu that changes daily.

Whether you're joining us for a pint at the bar, a crafted cocktail, Sunday Roast or a three-course feast, you'll find a carefully curated selection of wines from around the world and local beers to match.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8161 0190
Website
http://www.etmcollection.co.uk/jugged-hare
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA
Neighborhood
Barbican
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pre Theatre from £29.50
1 - 12 people
Aug 4, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Whether you’re heading to the Barbican or a nearby theatre, enjoy two-courses for £29.50 or three-courses for £34.50 of seasonal plates and signature cocktails from our pre-theatre menu, perfectly timed for curtain up.
Dining
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Enjoy award-winning food and wine in a welcoming pub setting, celebrating the best of seasonal, local produce with a special focus on game, foraged ingredients, and wild food.
Festive Dining
1 - 12 people
Nov 9, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrate the festive season in the heart of the City at The Jugged Hare, our award-winning game restaurant. From £49.95 per person, enjoy a selection of festive dishes, from rabbit, wood pigeon, pork and green peppercorn terrine with spiced pear chutney to North Sea cod with crushed creamer potatoes and brown butter, alongside the classic roast Norfolk Bronze turkey with all the trimmings, finished with sticky toffee pudding drizzled in salted caramel sauce.

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Joseph Perrier Champagne£18.50
Hugo Spritz£15.50
Mezcal Negroni£14.00
Old Fashioned£14.00
Sarti Spritz£15.50
Black Cow Apricot Cooler£14.00
Rosemary & potato bannock, chicken skin butter£6.00
Nocellara olives£6.00
Anchovy olives£7.50
Black pudding croquettes, HP sauce£11.50
Haggis Scotch egg, seaweed ketchup£9.50
Leek vinaigrette, hazelnuts (pb)£11.00
Artichoke, truffled ricotta & tomatoes on sourdough (pb)£12.00
Cured mackerel, radish, cucumber£12.00
Devilled venison liver, onions£11.00
Suffolk roe deer tartare, game chips, mustard, bone marrow toast£16.00
Charcuterie board, all made in house from British rare breeds£28.00
Goat & walnut salami, black treacle pancetta, air-dried beef, smoked duck breast
Broad beans & peas, feta, pearl barley, lovage pesto (pb)£22.00
Smoked aubergine, black garlic, romesco (pb)£22.00
Torbay sole, capers & brown butter£26.00
Wild sea bass, Isle of Wight tomatoes£34.00
Chicken, leek & pancetta pie, mash, gravy£28.00
Wild Suffolk venison haunch, grelots, red wine jus£29.00
GROUSE£58.00
First of the season’s grouse, liver pâté en croute, Savoy cabbage & bacon, game chips, bread sauce & game jus
JUGGED HARE£42.00
Norfolk hare braised in it's blood, buttery mash, black cabbage
HEREFORD BEEF 35 day aged
350g SIRLOIN£49.00
350g RIBEYE£54.00
950g TOMAHAWK for two (please allow 40 minutes)£105.00
650g 45 day Aged Sirloin On The Bone (regeneratively farmed)£125.00
Peppercorn jus | Béarnaise
Melted Cheddar, mushrooms & wild rice£7.00
Creamed sweetcorn£6.50
Triple cooked chips£7.00
Buttered nutmeg mash potato£6.50
Tenderstem broccoli£7.00
Green beans, almonds£6.50
Butterhead & beet leaves, mustard dressing£5.00
Smoked potato salad£6.50

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Jugged Hare.

4.3

(1502)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Jugged Hare offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on game dishes, "excellent service," and a "cozy vibe." Patrons rave about the "fantastic Sunday roast" and "delicious food." While the lively atmosphere is a highlight, some note it can be "noisy" due to the bar proximity.

1,502 Reviews

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Carolina
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
our dinner table had magically morphed into a "drinks only table" So we had to sit in tall booths, but one of us is disabled and can't bend one leg and this was very uncomfortable. Asked to be moved to a regular table asap as I could see one free, but had to ask several times the restaurant manager, and resorted to book it through my phone while sitting on the booth and message front of the house through the app, so eventually they gave us the table but it was such an inconvenience, not to mention the lack of common sense from the front of the house, failing to understand that my request was genuine and that making accommodation asap was required. The food was good but could have been better, overall the experience haphazard, the front of the house made a mess with their inflexibility. Shame, because we like to go to new places with an actual working kitchen, and the place was very promising but failed to deliver in customer service.
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Richard
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and good quality seasonal food, a delightful experience.
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Sarah
London7 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is a busy pub with a separate area for dining. We had a pre-theatre dinner which was tasty. Not that the pre-theatre price does not include any sides. We both ordered the cod 'cheeks' as a starter and we got a single 'cheek'. Not sure if they were running short but it did feel a little like an 'amuse bouche' rather than an actual dish. Two cheeks each, one from either side and we might not have felt so surprised - or they should amend to menu to say 'cheek'.
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your pre-theatre dinner and found the food tasty. However, we're sorry that the portion size of the cod cheeks starter fell short of your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding both the portion and the menu description, and we'll certainly pass these on to our kitchen team for consideration. Your feedback is valuable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience.
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Howard
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It has been a number of years since our last visit. We really liked the idea of a traditional Sunday Lunch menu, with interesting first courses and puds. The service was immaculate. We had a time limit, which was kept to, without our being, or feeling, rushed in any way. The choice of wines by the glass was good and to offer fine wines stored under a Corovin was a nice touch. We are likely to be back during the week.
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're delighted you enjoyed our traditional Sunday lunch menu and the selection of starters, desserts and wines. It's particularly lovely to hear that our team provided attentive service while ensuring you could enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace and still meet your time commitment. We're also pleased you appreciated our Coravin wine selection. We look forward to welcoming you back for a midweek visit soon!
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Debbie Gold
London24 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch concept, with steady service throughout the afternoon. Lots of serving staff circulating but had to wait a while before one came to us. Excellent menu though and good range of wines
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed our Sunday lunch menu and the selection of wines. It's great to hear that you appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and service throughout the afternoon. We're sorry you had to wait a little longer than expected to be served initially, and we'll share your comments with the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Steven
London1 review
1.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Hugely disappointing - long story short seated a little late ordered drinks which took forever - ordered starters and mains - starters arrived ok - then mains Sunday Roast never arrived - after waiting over over hour after our starters were cleared we still hadn't had our mains and no one explained or advised why or when -everyone was avoiding eye contact so obviously they were aware - so settled our bill and left - slack - shame as was looking forward to it and the mains we could see looked fine - just incredibly slack and chaotic service - very very underwhelming
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Claire
Hertfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Great service. Brilliant menu. Would recommend.
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service and menu. We really appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Fergus
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, very attentive staff and a really cosy vibe.
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the food, attentive service and cosy atmosphere. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Amy
London1 review
2.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
No water pot to freshen fingers after peeling prawns. No mint sauce. Meat was so fatty I just ate none. Cold in there. Will not go back.
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. We apologise that the food and service did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the quality of the meat and the lack of mint sauce. We're also sorry that you found the restaurant cold. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can look into these concerns. We regret that we left you disappointed and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
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Philippa
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Interesting menu featuring game and traditional dishes. Generous portions. Attentive service
The Jugged HareResponded on October 30, 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed our menu, generous portions and attentive service. We take great pride in showcasing game alongside traditional favourites, and hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8161 0190
Website
http://www.etmcollection.co.uk/jugged-hare
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA
Neighborhood
Barbican
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, the drinks list is extensive, with cask ales and draught beers, a full wine list and sparkling options, classic cocktails and a broad spirits and whisky selection.

The restaurant’s namesake, Jugged Hare (Norfolk hare braised in its blood, with mash, cabbage & bacon), is presented as their signature and is regularly praised on visits.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report successful family meals and the team will provide smaller portions for children (there isn’t a dedicated kids’ menu, but staff happily adapt dishes).

Come hungry for Sunday roast, guests consistently describe the Sunday feasts and roast platters as generous and filling.

Yes, The Jugged Hare offers a dedicated Pre‑Theatre Menu (a 2– or 3‑course set option popular with Barbican visitors) and a Sunday feasting experience (roast platter and sharing starters) for weekend diners.

For a standout meal choose Sunday lunch, reviewers repeatedly praise The Jugged Hare’s Sunday roast, or arrive early for a pre‑theatre dinner, when the set 2–3 course pre‑theatre menu runs around 17:30–18:30.

Yes, The Jugged Hare’s elegant-yet-relaxed ambience, intimate lighting and well‑curated wine service make it well suited to a special evening out.

The Jugged Hare feels like a handsome, game-focused pub-restaurant, dark wood and hunting décor with an open-kitchen hum, often buzzy and occasionally quite noisy, especially around performances at the Barbican.

Sunday is the pick, The Jugged Hare’s Sundays menu centres on roast platters, and guests repeatedly praise the Sunday lunch and roast experience.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, neat rather than formal.

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The Jugged Hare

4.3

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

Barbican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

The Jugged Hare

Make a reservation

The Jugged Hare

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Pre Theatre from £29.50

Dining

Festive Dining

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Joseph Perrier Champagne£18.50

Hugo Spritz£15.50

Mezcal Negroni£14.00

Old Fashioned£14.00

Sarti Spritz£15.50

Black Cow Apricot Cooler£14.00

Rosemary & potato bannock, chicken skin butter£6.00

Nocellara olives£6.00

Anchovy olives£7.50

Black pudding croquettes, HP sauce£11.50

Haggis Scotch egg, seaweed ketchup£9.50

Leek vinaigrette, hazelnuts (pb)£11.00

Artichoke, truffled ricotta & tomatoes on sourdough (pb)£12.00

Cured mackerel, radish, cucumber£12.00

Devilled venison liver, onions£11.00

Suffolk roe deer tartare, game chips, mustard, bone marrow toast£16.00

Charcuterie board, all made in house from British rare breeds£28.00

Goat & walnut salami, black treacle pancetta, air-dried beef, smoked duck breast

Broad beans & peas, feta, pearl barley, lovage pesto (pb)£22.00

Smoked aubergine, black garlic, romesco (pb)£22.00

Torbay sole, capers & brown butter£26.00

Wild sea bass, Isle of Wight tomatoes£34.00

Chicken, leek & pancetta pie, mash, gravy£28.00

Wild Suffolk venison haunch, grelots, red wine jus£29.00

GROUSE£58.00

JUGGED HARE£42.00

HEREFORD BEEF 35 day aged

350g SIRLOIN£49.00

350g RIBEYE£54.00

950g TOMAHAWK for two (please allow 40 minutes)£105.00

650g 45 day Aged Sirloin On The Bone (regeneratively farmed)£125.00

Peppercorn jus | Béarnaise

Melted Cheddar, mushrooms & wild rice£7.00

Creamed sweetcorn£6.50

Triple cooked chips£7.00

Buttered nutmeg mash potato£6.50

Tenderstem broccoli£7.00

Green beans, almonds£6.50

Butterhead & beet leaves, mustard dressing£5.00

Smoked potato salad£6.50

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