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The Jugged Hare

4.0 (83 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Good for groups

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Leg of lamb Sunday roast
Lee S.

We had an absolutely amazing dining experience at The Jugged Hare. We went with a group of 7 (from 6 years old to 70+) for Sunday roast and everyone had a great meal. Everything on the plate was delicious - from the lamb (with mint jelly) to the potatoes, and the carrot (which was so sweet that one kid argued that it had to be a sweet potato), and of course the Yorkshire pudding. We really appreciated that they offered kids portions for a reasonable rate, and allowed some customizations for the kids tastes. Like extra applesauce! Aside from the food, the service was over the top friendly and made the meal. When they saw the kids liked the Yorkshire pudding, they brought more right over. And they interacted with the kids too, even praising their invention of Yorkshire Pudding dipped in apple sauce (although I have to say it was pretty good). Anyway, if you're still reading this, do yourself a favor and just go to the Jugged Hare!

Pigeon
Charles W.

This place was great, food was excellent, service was solid. I'm visiting London, I wanted a meal that I wouldn't traditionally find in the USA. This place was recommend by a friend and they delivered! Food was different, I'm from USA, this was not your traditional menu, the selections I've never seen before. Server was helpful in helping me decide. I honestly don't think I could have gone wrong with anything that I picked. App was the pigeon breast, it was way better than expected, consistency of a duck but little heavier. Great flavor. Never had pigeon before, this set the bar high I believe. Main: horseshoe venison sausage, the curry sauce had heat, I like heat, not overpowering, for me it was a medium heat. The sausage had good flavor, just a touch on the dryer side but that's venison. Had the venison flavor. It was great. Dessert was the sticky toffee, basically vanilla ice cream with a chocolate cake and caramel sauce. It was awesome!!!! I'd come here again hands down!

Harald L.

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 roast - beef with horseradish
Jenny O.

Celebrating my first English meal in London at The Jugged Hare felt right. The gastropub is clean with ample wooden decor (also taxidermy everywhere!). Our party sat at one of the barrels and enjoyed the sunlight coming in through the atrium. Great ambiance to spend Sunday afternoon catching up with friends. Beers on tap are cask ale, bitburger, heineken, etc. I've never tried/heard of cask ale before, but my party introduced it as uncarbonated, warm beer. Sounds interesting enough to try it one of these days. My Sunday Roast with beef was really a feast. Although you can get it with chicken or lamb, the beef is aged for 45 days. The horseradish was on the creamier side without enough kick so that I felt the beef to be overwhelmed. However, the steamed vegetables were seasoned well and contrasted well to the cauliflower cheese gratin.

"Bangers and mash": roe deer sausage and mashed potatoes.
Alice C.

The name of this place sounds like a pub, and when you walk in, the front part feels like a pub. Except there's a nice restaurant hidden in the back, and they serve a lot of interesting British fare. The menu points out which foods are in season, and there are plenty of seasonal offerings. They specialize in game, but if you're not that adventurous, they do have some normal items. We started with some queen scallops with chorizo and garlic. Hmmmmm so delicious and creamy. We also had a salad, but in the face of all these yummy game meats, I could barely remember what it was. I had the roe deer and port sausage with mashed potatoes, which was a game version of bangers and mash, essentially. The mash and the roast onion was very, very savory, and you could definitely taste a hint of herb in there. The roe deer sausage was interesting but a bit grainy, so it wasn't as good as I had hoped. On the other hand, you could tell it was a freshly made sausage. I really wish I had tried the jugged hare since I never had that dish. I read about it online and got cold feet... (poor rabbit). If you're a traveller craving for British pub food with a flair, this is a good place to go!

Great selection of Whisky and Whiskey
Rod S.

Who knew there was a restaurant stuck over on the side here. The pictures and menu look great. I want to eat here on my next trip. I was hauled in by customers after a day of meetings. The atmosphere excellent. You could drop the bartenders into any American hipster bar and they would look like they belonged. It's too bad things like that get globalized. Anyway the beer selection excellent, The selection of whisky and whiskey was top notch. I didn't try a cocktail, but they looked like they were prepared with fresh ingredients and with skill.

Sunday roast was out of this world.
Diana A.

This place is a meat-lover's heaven. The game heads hanging on the wall really add to the hunting lodge vibe, and the food is incredible. I went for Sunday roast and was greeted with the most glorious rump roast, with potatoes cooked in duck fat and cheesy cauliflower gratin. The house Ale was spot on too. Make a reservation, though it's off the beaten path, near the Barbican, it is extremely popular and fills up quick at lunch.

Dave S.

The Jugged Hare is a great higher-end gastro-pub near the Barbican Centre. Highly recommended for a quick pint or even better if you stay for dinner. The rotisserie menu is the way to go. I agree wholeheartedly with Zoe K that the 1/2 chicken was juicy and flavourful. My friends all seemed to enjoy their roast of aged meats....the side of sprouting brocoli with almond butter looked amazing. Strangely enough the special of the day was "squirrel pie" which sadly none of us tried. There is a long list of grilled meats and fishes, so plenty of choice or even the fussy of carnivores. The atmosphere definitely draws a wealthier well put together clientele, though the excessive taxidermy on display by the bar is rather bizarre. What's the story behind the stuffed ferret?!?

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Food was great. Service is fast and friendly. Calm place. Good for couples and small companies. Contemporary atmosphere.

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Way too noisy for a business lunch. Menu was unnecessarily complicated for a simple meal

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Loud happening place on a Thursday night. Great food and vibe but the taxidermy was a little bit of a turn off.

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4.2(49 reviews)
1.8 mi•Bloomsbury

Immensely popular brasserie in SoHo serving up classic tasty brasserie dishes with atte tive…read moreservice and a flourish. We tried a few fish dishes including salmon and fish and chips. The dishes were deliciously prepared. The portion sizes for the entrees varied. Overall a good dining experience with standout food!

We wanted a restaurant that served Sunday Roast with an option for chicken in addition to Beef and…read morePork. They also offered à la cart, which was an added plus since most restaurants that offer Sunday Roast do so exclusively on Sundays. The SoHo location of this restaurant was very close to China town. We found the service very welcoming and efficient. We were in and out in within 1 hour, but yet didn't feel rushed. The decor of this restaurant was welcoming and a bit eclectic. From some very loud decor to very rustic chic. Even though we were seated in the back under the staircase, the noise level was high. It didn't seem like overwhelmingly busy for the noise level. It felt more energetic. The food was very good, especially for the price. You chose the type of meat you wanted for your Sunday roast and it came with all the fixings; vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, etc. Our table ordered chicken, beef and the combination platter with pork belly, chicken, and beef. Though not your typical British pub for Sunday roast, it provided the right atmosphere and food we wanted for our last day in London.

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Old Compton Brasserie - Inside

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Frenchie Covent Garden

Frenchie Covent Garden

4.3(44 reviews)
1.6 mi•Strand, Covent Garden
•£££

Frenchie is one of the hardest tables to get in Paris so we went to London instead. This was a…read moredinner that IMPRESSED Everything tasted so good I devoured every bite. My absolute fav was the leek. It was so simple yet the flavor combo rly elevated it to a whole another level. The slightly charred layers of the leek and the chervil emulsion were a match made by foodie gods Another must order is the foie gras. The layers of the liver and cherry were buttery, fruity, and so delicate. Go with a lot of people so you can taste it all! Barbequed Leeks £8* Foie Gras Pressé £20* Middle White Pork £36 Lamb Ragu Parppadelle £18 Bacon Scone £4.5* Banoffee £10 파리에있는 Frenchie는 예약이 너무 빡세서 런던으로 고고! 기대했던 만큼 맛있다 최애는 대파랑 푸아그라. 두가지다 뭔가 심플하면서 조합이 넘나 맛나서 순삭. 특히 녹진한 간이랑 상콤달달한 체리를 빵에 발라서 먹을때 폴인럽!!! 여럿이 가서 다양하게 시켜먹기~

Frenchie was a really enjoyable experience! We got a 2 meal set for pre-show. The mackerel was…read morepretty good, foie grae was good but a little salty, crispy pork belly was really crispy and nice, and the fish was good with really good broccoli. They did forget the orange wine I wanted try which is sad but I'll just try it somewhere else. Overall great experience with really nice service.

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Frenchie Covent Garden - Bar seating

Bar seating

Frenchie Covent Garden
Frenchie Covent Garden

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Brasserie Max

4.3(30 reviews)
1.6 mi•Covent Garden
•£££

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a nibble and ended up having a full lunch. The staff were…read moreextremely kind and helpful with menu modifications for allergies. They went out of their way to make forthright suggestions about items and the wines by the glass. The winner was the pea and mint soup. The delicate balance between the fresh mint and the creamed peas was remarkably well done. The cafe is beautifully designed, warm and welcoming. It's the sort of place where you could sit and let the hours pass as you look at the cafe windows and the passersby.

We came here for afternoon tea and it was one of my favorite things to do in London! The food and…read moreservice were both excellent, and honestly you can't beat the price point. We made reservations at 3pm but it seemed like they had several other tables available for walk-in. The server asked if this was our first time for high tea (not sure if this is protocol or if we were dripping with American vibes). Either way, they were great at walking us through everything to make sure we didn't have any questions. The table settings and overall vibe made me feel like we were super fancy! I ordered the Egyptian Chamomile tea and my husband ordered the Earl Gray. The menu had descriptions of the types of teas which can help you pick out what you'd like. I think we both liked my Chamomile better with a tad of sugar which was on the table. We happened to visit during the Chelsea Flower Show time, so they had 2 different types of specialty desserts- we ordered one of each. The sandwiches were all delicious- I loved the salmon and my husband wanted to ask for the Coronation Chicken Salad recipe. The scones were out of this world, and I have a new favorite food called clotted cream. The desserts were so, so good and had a little bit of everything- chocolate, tarts, fruity...you'll find something you like! To be quite frank, we did our due diligence with finding a place to have high tea. There were some that were almost twice as expensive as this place, and I have a hard time believing they would have been twice as good. If you're looking for a simple afternoon tea experience, make sure to add this to your short list. Brasserie Max is elegant, simple, and delicious- highly recommended!

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Brasserie Max - Restaurant

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Brasserie Max - Scones, Sandwiches and desserts

Scones, Sandwiches and desserts

Brasserie Max - Entrance

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Browns - Covent Garden

3.3(77 reviews)
1.7 mi•Covent Garden, Strand
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Nice spot, quality food!…read more Reservations made online a couple weeks in advance for 3 of us on a Saturday at 5pm. Plenty of tables open. Server was pretty on it but took us a while to get our check at the end, though that might be a cultural thing in the UK? He came once we flagged him. Easy to get there by tube. Very busy, very loud. I started with the Springtime Garden cocktail (£13.5), it was refreshing, and light but almost too light (and I'm a lightweight) I got the Duo of Lamb (£27) and it was great, got it pink (not well done) and it came out perfectly, 4.5 stars. I mentioned a squid allergy, and they took it very very seriously, giving me a digital menu that was filtered but what has crustaceans or is exposed to crustaceans, and my food had a little green flag with a toothpick marking it as allergen free to me. It was unnecessary, I told them I can pick it out of a dish and still eat it, but the gesture was appreciated. My group enjoyed their Butterflied Sea Bass (£28) and Risotto Verde (£19). My portion of the meal came to £45.28 total.

Nothing beats an authentic, delicious, fresh meal, especially while in London. Browns is located in…read morean interesting area of London, but easily accessible and worth the visit. From the appetizers to the main courses, the whole meal was incredible. Expect the restaurant to always be busy, however, we didn't have a reservation and got a table right away. It's a loud restaurant but the vibes are good. Definitely felt like a true, authentic London restaurant!

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Browns - Covent Garden - Dining Area at Browns Covent Garden

Dining Area at Browns Covent Garden

Browns - Covent Garden - Black Forest Chocolate Pot at Browns Covent Garden

Black Forest Chocolate Pot at Browns Covent Garden

Browns - Covent Garden - Mini Carrot and Orange Cake at Browns Covent Garden

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Mini Carrot and Orange Cake at Browns Covent Garden

Prix Fixe - Tarte tatin and crème brûlée

Prix Fixe

4.0(45 reviews)
1.8 mi•Soho
•££

Finding nice French food in the middle of London might seem an odd combination, but we weren't in a…read moremood to go running across the channel for proper French cuisine. I wanted to try this because if it's proximity to the West End theater locations. Initially arriving at 5:45 PM without a reservation, the only tables available with the outside café tables. Thinking quickly, I while at the outside table perusing the menu. I brought up the restaurant website and noticed there was a reservation available within 15 minutes of the time we arrived so I went ahead and tried booking it. After mentioning it to our server and checking with the manager, they graciously reseated us inside at our new comfortable table. I think some of the selections have been simplified in order to moderate cost of each item. For example, the escargot is served sans shells. The duck over moose is tasty, but not as rich as a true pate. The braised calves liver was excellent as was the duck breast salad, dauphinois potatoes and haricot vert green beans with almonds. A classic tarte tatin, and a raspberry crème brûlée capped off a wonderful impromptu meal. I'm glad for the service accommodation, so do note. It's best to make reservations before planning to come here to ensure availability as it is a quite popular place because of its pricing. The prix fixe menu has about 75% of the full à la carte menu. But they always give you the option of adding anything you would like as an à la carte item so never feel like you are limited to one or the other menus.

We were able to get a table about 6:30 pm on a Friday. The place was busy but the service was…read moreefficient and excellent. I ordered the Escargot Appetizer and the Braised Lamb roulade for main course. My partner had the Duck Rillettes appetizer and the Seabass fillets for main course. All was excellent!

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Prix Fixe - Warm crispy Duck Salad with spring onion, carrots, Asian dressing; Panfried Calves liver with loaded baked potato w cheese and bacon & gravy

Warm crispy Duck Salad with spring onion, carrots, Asian dressing; Panfried Calves liver with loaded baked potato w cheese and bacon & gravy

Prix Fixe - Tarte tatin and Raspberry Crème Brulée

Tarte tatin and Raspberry Crème Brulée

Prix Fixe - Escargot and Chicken Liver and foie gras mousse

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Escargot and Chicken Liver and foie gras mousse

Côte Brasserie - Potato Leek soup

Côte Brasserie

3.9(58 reviews)
1.4 mi•Strand, Covent Garden
•££

Located near the London Eye, this restaurant has a very friendly staff,good food and a nice…read moreatmosphere. They offer gluten free options as well. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating. You can opt for lighter fare or a pre fixe menu. We started with a few drinks. The Meteor French Lager was very good. We both opted for the pre-fix entrees.I tried the Steak Frites with Potato Leek soup and a cheese tray. My wife had a Tomatoe salad,Fish Parmentier and Elderberry Creme Brulee..all GF. Portions were good. Everything was fresh and prices were reasonable for the area.

In our short stay in London we decided to stop here for dinner. Fortunately even with how busy the…read morestaff was we were able to be seated right away. We were very pleased with how well we were attended to during our visit especially with how hard working and busy all of the staff seemed to be. The food came out quickly and the fougasse was delicious! For a main I selected the poulet grille and was very satisfied. It was overall quite a simple dish but the sauce was really the star of the show, simple but packed with so much flavor! Christina our server not only had brilliant colored hair that I loved (as someone who also has colored hair) but was incredibly kind, attentive, and conversational! Im so glad we had the opportunity to have her serving our table as she was a joy!

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Côte Brasserie - Indoor seating

Indoor seating

Côte Brasserie - Fish Parmentier

Fish Parmentier

Côte Brasserie

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