Ended up here by chance today & glad I did! I was intending to go into the vacuum store a couple doors down but there was a note on that door to go over to Hare & Hounds, so I walked 2 doors over & when I went in I realized it's the same store my English friend & I went into when we were in high school decades ago! She'd wanted to buy her English treats so I went along & bought a chocolate covered honeycomb bar for the first time & it was so yummy & I've never forgotten about it. But I never really remembered the name of the place or if it was still there so I was thrilled today when I realized THIS was the place! The same dear woman is there after allll these years & she's adorable & hospitable & they still have the chocolate covered honeycomb bars! I WILL be back for more of those plus to check out other lovely things. :-) read more

We bought kiplings apple pies found they were out of date pie filling solid not good

this little british shop is full of tradition. the items from england include the meat pies and candies that can only be found in the uk. to make a fun night of it, order the food in advance and have it delivered with britbox and downton abbey night and some bubbly via the tattengers ! there is always dancing in between! make it a fun time travel with real british items to experience england without leaving home. thank you hare and the hound ladies for your many years of wonderful items! read more

Delightful little store with a wide range of British imports. Owner and operator is a sweet Scottish woman who will make your day! We like to get our fix here of the British foods we miss. Prices are reasonable. Tip: It is easy to miss the refrigerator, but do take a peek inside. All sorts of refrigerated items you can't get elsewhere! read more

Hare & Hounds - In the refrigerator! - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I went in on a recommendation, I make and sell British Coasters in a couple other British shops. Trisha send me an order immediately and when I drop, I grab a whole mess of great goods for my Scottish friend as well as myself! Go in a grab a few of my custom coasters! @the_coaster_lady. read more

Hare & Hounds - A sampling of what I make for the shop! - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I was super excited to visit this shop and get some British treats. The store was much smaller than I expected. It's cute and the staff are nice. However, I didn't feel there was enough of a selection to make me come back again. read more

Wonderful shoppe full of what you'd expect as well as a few surprizes and Amazing Customer Service. Recently went in for some supplies for a last minute afternoon tea party and picked up so many wonderful things, sweets, clotted cream, lemon curd, themed tea towels etc... I had such a great experience I wrote in to Tea Time magazine ( whose seasonal theme and recipes in May 2023 issue inspired my tea party) and gave Hare & Hounds a shout-out. And it was published! Hare & Hounds is mentioned on Page 9 of Sept/Oct 2023 TeaTime Magazine! You deserve it - keep up the good work! read more

Hare & Hounds - Hare & Hounds mentioned on page 9 in this issue of Tea Time magazine! - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The shop is very cute And the person running the shop is absolutely adorable. I did not end up purchasing anything because of the very limited selection of gifts And a limited selection of cards. It just wasn't my cup of tea! So to speak. read more

Great selection of English gifts, candies, cookies and foods. The shop owner, Trisha, is absolutely lovely. They have a fridge full of frozen English foods like sausages and meat pies. Their candy selection, especially now for Easter, is a lot of fun. Plenty of unique gifts with great prices. 5/5! read more

Get your English fix here with all the imported Cadburys you need. I also got the milk chocolate digestives which were great. Scottish owner is as old as the Queen and as long as you're not in a rush, she's quite a hoot. So many UK products, I didn't know where to start (as I'm a New Yorker) so go with some English friends and they'll tell you what to get. Small place so don't knock over the baked beans or Branston Pickle. read more

My Aunt from Ipswich, England used to bring me in here back in the 80s/90s. I haven't been in since I was a child but passed by and saw they were still open so decided to stop in. It brought back all my childhood memories. They still have the sherbet UFOs, Ribena, a variety of meat pies, mushy peas and the best bangers and I bought it all. So good, just like I remember as I child. And the owner is just the sweetest, same owner when I went as a child she reminisced with me. I will be stopping back in when I'm in the area. Support your local businesses and stop by for some authentic UK goodies. read more

This is the best English store in California. The choice of great English taste is right here - but the heart is Trish. She is the Scottish owner who has a heart and kindness to meet any of your questions, needs or just simply to chat. An icon in the Thousand Oaks area - if she can't find it for you she will do her best to help you get it. Love the old school feel and the memories of England flooding back with the shelves full of real English (and Scottish) flavors. Trip down memory lane of the kid growing up. If you want to try the best of British jump on over to The Hare and and Hound and give Trish a hug from me. Oh, and try something new that you never tried before. Always something there to challenge your buds. read more

A fantastic little shop! Reminds me of the little corner shops growing up, Tricia is always there to help with anything you need and just listening to her tell funny stories of Scotland alone is worth the trip! They stock everything you need from a British shop! I go in for my chocolate digestives (Cheaper than cost plus world market) and bacon as the American crap just doesn't cut it! Possibly my favourite part is the price stated is the price you pay! No added tax at the end! Truly feels like home! Haven't tried the pies yet but I'll be sure to next time I'm in! Support local little gems like this! read more

Fabulous shop for all of your classic British grocery needs. I was well impressed by the extremely reasonable prices,vast selection, and the kindness and knowledge possessed by the store owner. I had a great experience and would highly suggest this gem of a shop to anyone. read more

My mother used to go here 30 years ago to grab goodies for my English father, and I still frequent this gem. Always get my bitter lemon, scones, HP fruity and some meat pies. Love the owners and all that they have to offer. Support this local business and enjoy a taste of the UK. Cheers read more

This is about as British and quaint as it gets, a true family store. If you're after those Heinz Beans, Branston Pickle, Pickled onion monster munch, cheese and onion Crisps to PG Tips T bags and sausage rolls, Trisha is there to help every time! She owns the joint! They have a great selection of t pots, Tea cozies, Lady Diana memorabilia, T Towels spoons, aprons and all sorts of stuff British. There's also a freezer for savory pies, rolls, British bacon and sausage. Its a little pricey, but then Trish has to import everything for a small customer base. Give this place a shot, don't bother with the drive down town or Santa Monica. There is parking outside and when your done, call in at the Crown and Anchor pub down the street for a pint! Support you little local stores, we need them! read more

Hare & Hounds - British shop! The best! - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I love this place! I know the owner really well (Tricia) and she is fantastic and super friendly. This place has been around for several years and hoping many more to come. I love to be able to support local business (non chains) when I can. They have food items, crackers, awesome candies! I can't get enough of Flakes. They also have a freezer with sausage and meat pies (which are delish). They also have birthday cards, t-shirts, and a bunch of other random items. Small, quaint, but awesome! read more

What a gem! Reasonably priced British goods, knickknacks, snacks, and such. The owners were extremely personable and friendly - I will definitely be returning when I'm in town!! read more

My first time to the store and the owner tricia show me what is the best in the store she is very friendly and lovely,ill come again to buy more stuff read more

Love this place and if you know then you know. All the treasure of home. Pat is amazing and always greets us with a smile (now under a mask)

Best British import store ever. Great selection of all the favorites from my homeland'

What an awesome store. I am home with a sick baby. I called the store and Trish so graciously pulled all the groceries i needed for my husband to pick up. She is sooo sweet and even took the time to go over serving sizes with me. I will definitely be shopping here again and again read more

The Hare and the Hounds owner Trisha is royalty amongst the Conejo Valley's ex-pat population. A wonderful woman and friend to all. This is the place to be for any Brit missing their fix of mushy peas, pork pies, Yorkie's and other healthy delights from the UK. My big tips are not go in there with your kids as it can get expensive and avoid Tuesdays when Trisha takes the day off. Regulars know what I mean. ;) read more

Ok great store with everything British that you need. The little Irish bangers (chipolatas) are fantastic. The prices are reasonable and Trisha, the Scottish owner, like the other reviewers have said, is absolutely lovely. Warm, generous and loves kids. Unfortunately the other lady who serves in there is a miserable old cow and doesn't like kids. Or any customer come to that. I was in there this week, on a Tuesday, when Trish has her day off (big mistake) and I just happened to ask if the the 'smooth Branston' meant it was just sauce. Her reply was "I don't know!" I continued "well on the back it says, Branston pickle without the chunks" and then she replied "well then it must be!" Mmmm Thanks for your help. Then an American lady came in and asked if they had any Pretzels her reply to that was "No! They're not English!" After that I asked if she had any Fruitellas in the back. She said "no and I don't know if we will order them again" I asked why she said " cos they don't sell fast enough so why should we order them? We lose money on them." At this point I was laughing because she was so rude. It's a shame because Trish is so nice that this woman works here. I went in another time with my son. Trish gave him his choice of a lollipop. He said he wanted a yellow one. The other woman popped her head up and said "they all taste the same!" That's to a 4 year old. Don't go in on a Tuesday. Go in any other day and avoid the old bat. Please whatever your name is - RETIRE! read more

A couple of times a year, I used to make a trip to The King's Head in Santa Monica for bangers, tea, Bisto and other standard goods for my mother. She neglected to tell me (for about ten years) that this place was only a few miles from her house. To my eye, they have everything The King's Head or Tudor House has except they also have parking and no lines. The prices seem comparable to me and the bangers are delicious, Irish and English. It's an easy stop for those hard to find British items on your list. read more

Tricia is a wonderful lady. I've been going for years stocking up on British goodies. The shop is quaint and full of my favorites. She has a fridge with bangers and meat pies which cook nicely at home. It's a great little shop run the old school way... Which is what makes it the best. read more

I've been going here for years, and I have never been disappointed. There is always a great selection of items from the "motherland". I have avoided going down to Santa Monica for my British goods because the Hare & the Hounds is closer and has always been more convenient. The Hare & Hounds is a small shop, but the shelves are full of goodies. There are usually several customers browsing and chatting whenever I go there. I try to visit on days when I know Trisha - the owner - will be there. Part of the experience is just having a "blether" with Trisha, and it seems some people even visit the store just for that purposes and not to actually buy anything. read more

One year, a friend of mine bestowed all sorts of British junk food upon me for my birthday. I loved the goodies. In fact, I think I can rightfully credit her with my love for Drifter bar things. She gave me the business card for this place. I always meant to go, but I didn't. Fast forward three years later, and two other friends in England were making me laugh my ass off one night, telling me about the wonder that is called Party Rings (think sugar-coated arrowroot cookies, but a thousand times drier). So I got all excited and FINALLY made my way over to the store. It's a very tiny, quaint store that's crammed full of British pantry goods, candy, and random gifts. Oh yeah, you can open the fridge and freezer to get some frozen pasties, pies, sausages, and other stuff. It was kind of awkward, being there alone with my sister and the very dear, very sweet old lady behind the counter. When a few others came in, I didn't feel so ... watched. Gave the lady more to look at, I guess. Why the three stars? Well, when everyone came in and left, I asked the very sweet, very dear old lady if the store carried Party Rings. Her countenance soured and even looked shocked. No, really. It was almost like I'd offended her. "What are thooose?!" she asked. I described them to her as best as I could. I even said a friend showed them to me. You know what she said? "That's not British!" No, seriously, what? WHAT? I had a few "but but"s in there, but I honestly didn't want to argue with her and tell her to google the damn things. So I pretended to be all defeated and as soon as I conceded, she smiled sweetly at me, like nothing ever happened. I paid for my things and left, just ... kinda weirded out at that randomness. I'm going to be very liberal with this rating, only because it's been around for quite some time, and that was only my first time there. However, I don't think I have a reason to go there anymore. Sure, it's convenient because it's close to me, but I'd probably find what I'd want in other stores in the same area. But if you're in the area and absolutely have to have that can of haggis and bottle of elderflower soda, by all means, go for it. By the way, I found the Party Rings at Tudor House in Santa Monica. read more

Trish is great, she always makes me feel like she's missed me whenever I come in. I always feel like she remembers me and knows just who I am. Great selection of imports, especially food stuffs, spices, etc. I loove all the sweets! read more

We have been going to the Hare & Hounds for almost twenty years; my last visit was as much fun as the first. Patricia McCarthy "Tricia", the owner is from Scotland and she is a gem. The shop stocks an incredible array of imported British and Scottish candy and food as well as a really big selection of tea including my favorite Barrys from Ireland. A nice selection of imported cookies (Bisquets to them) and frozen meat pies and Irish Bacon always makes it a worthwhile trip. They also sell a nice selection of gifts from the UK including teapots, cups and fancy imported candy if you need a special or unique gift. I give it the best rating there is as they really deserve it! read more

Trish is amazing! Love this store so so much! Twirls are my favorite and they're a must try! The candy selection is overall just on point! And not to mention we get everything we need for our annual Christmas breakfast! Love the bacon and sausage!!! read more

Best lil place around !! If u have a need for any thing from Across the pond this is your spot! If your missing the foods this is where you will find all the little treats and goodies u miss !! From Shepherds pie to Bassett licorice all sorts and soo much more Trish has it all !! read more

Trisha is delightful and always makes us feel like part of the family! Very nice selection of british goods. We love it!

I'm a Brit and I've bought stuff from many, many other British stores around Los Angeles. Over the last 6 months, it's become really difficult to get many products imported into the USA because of the FDA's more stringent rules and price hikes but The Hare and Hounds had stuff I've been after for months *AND* at fair prices. I mean, Fairy washing up liquid for $6! I can't get that stuff ANYWHERE! Friendly service, great products - I will most definitely be back. read more

A British friend told me about this place, and I went there for nostalgic reasons, to maybe get some food or snacks that I love and can't find elsewhere that remind me of my time in Scotland. And it worked. If you want some real marmalade or candy or canned beans from the UK, this store is for you. I loved the marmalade by the way. So glad the store is local. read more

Hare and the hounds has all the British goodies that you need. Potato crisps, candies, cheeses and bangers. The hare and the hounds has it all without having to drive all the way to Santa Monica. Trisha is terrific and very customer friendly. It's also a great place to pick up some English gifts such as China or odds and ends. read more

I absolutely love this place. Tricia is the nicest woman in the world. I've been going here since my parents would bring me in when I was a little girl. 20 years later and I still think this is one of the best places to get your British fix when you're not across the pond. It's also stocked with a bunch of frozen foods like pasties, bangers, pies, crumpets, and british style bacon. If you've never tried anything British, you should go here to give it a go. Best chocolate ever. Puts American chocolate to shame! read more

My family has been going to the Hare & the Hound since 1983. Patricia is a doll and is always great to catch up with her when we go. Love getting all our favorite British foods and sweets. Well worth the drive from Ventura. read more

Love the fresh bangers and meat pies! They have a great selection of English foods and candy. The owners are very nice & helpful. And you can always get your English or Irish news there. This is a lovely shop!! read more

Love my British PG Tips tea and frequent this little gem monthly. Love the little gals with their homey British accents and one is transported back to Britain right in the middle of TO! Lovely little shop with all the imported goodies. read more