The Jugged Hare

A ‘theatre’ kitchen with rotisserie and a charcoal grill, spit-roast meats, seasonal British game and wild fish served with complex and mature wines.

8 / 10
501
ratings
Address

49 Chiswell St (Silk St) London Greater London EC1Y 4SA United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 83


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Benn G

The best pub in the Barbican area. Be warned of the gameyness of the amazing Jugged Hare dish that's served in a ceramic jug. You won't go hungry!

Moacir A. Ponti

Amazing pub . Drink a pint of Jugged Hare while eating a delicious Jugged Hare. Confused? Go to The Jugged Hare and find out. The staff is friendly , impeccable washrooms. My favorite pub in UK so far.

Slynky Cat

Great breakfasts (& v. moreish). "Breakfast Buffet " allows you to go back for more. Friendly staff & nice decor. Provides the restaurant facilities for the Montcalm Hotel . Free Wifi . Recommended ++

Brooke Louise

Needs must in the time of Corona and one can book in advance here in a location where much is closed.There were very sad murdered animals hanging from every corner but their vegan main was excellent.

Alejandro Lopez

Delicious big portions of Sunday roast . Good variety of wine and beers and friendly staff . Great spot next to Barbican Centre.

Lisa Hayward

Perfect place for a post Barbican had a spot at bar . Friendly and attentive staff and ate a selection of starters. Great food and buzzy intimate atmosphere . Will come again.

Lisa Hayward

Great spot for post Barbican event ! We always go for the starters as a later dinner . Really enjoyed the crab and scallops . Sit at the bar when busy.

A.

Great place to nab a drink after the Barbican. Feels like a country pub in the middle of the city . Their house bitter is decent, but it's really the tweed decked staff that make the place

Very Good Service

Gastro pub for the game enthusiast. Great selection of steaks and wine list to go with it. Attentive staff very keen to help.

Helen Hudson

Specialises in game. Stuffed game heads decorate the walls. Prices not cheap but then it is a premium place. In the summer has a lovely courtyard across the road , otherwise no outside space .

Uptown Girl

Country-like upscale pub ; good pies ; German beer available; friendly staff . Scary setting with stuffed animals hanging of hooks and on the walls.

MC Casal

Beautiful place, amazing service and tasty food. They got a great choice of wines . Go there for dinner if you go to a concert at the Barbican.

James Fox

Very nice food and surroundings, found the service to be spot on but then again I was sat right by the service hatch. Very entertaining seat overlooking the kitchen. Probably not for the veggie folks.

Yulia Kharlova

Get a table by the window so you can see the kitchen. Rabbit and mutton were excellent choice! Loved soup of the day with salmon tartar !

Cecily McMahon

The chicken roast was out of this world. Extremely generous portions and absolutely delicious!!

Chris Haines

Really Nice pub with a traditional and friendly vibe . They serve game here as well .

Cristiana T

Ask for the special rabbit with smashed potatoes . Is soooo good.

James Gooch

Great food, great beer , great atmosphere and really friendly staff . What more could you want?

Zita Gaspar

Unbeatable Sunday Roast ! But leave space for the dessert as well , especially the ice cream is amazing!

Swemeatballs .

Excellent menu. Can't go wrong with anything. But whatever you do, order the globe artichoke .

Sebastiano

Nice beer , game meat (from hunting), and really peculiar vibe

random

Good gastro pub style food at expensive restaurant prices. Nice, but not sure it's worth it

Bradley Roberts

Great Argentine Red - Felino Vina Cobos Malbec 2011. More fruity , slight hint of oak, no real influences of vanilla . Rich, yet smooth.

Yasmin Yazdani

The Sunday roast is fantastic!! The veg is so fresh and colourful. Just make sure you ask for extra gravy .

Thierry Levenq

Nice place to go for a drink after the Barbican

Matt Muilenburg

Get the wild game special . Tonight, hare stew with kale and potatoes . So yum!

hello_emily

Best Bloody Mary I've had in London. Roast with trimmings was off the chain. So happy.

Barry Green

Burger and fish all good, service good and great choice of beer and wine

Chris Shucksmith

Go for the game, anything from the rotisserie, or the pork . Always top quality.

Tye Adams

Great atmosphere, food and service. Will definitely be returning!

David Bushby

Bar food for a snack is great!

Lassla Esquivel

Amazing cod fillet and 'fish market ' is great!!!! And good wine !

Robert

Flight of three - pinot gris , chardonnay and pinot noir - all from Marjan Simcic, Goriska.

Ale Tower

Possibly the most expensive pint in London. However I'd recommend the restaurant if you want to eat game!

Brendan Goldfarb

Sunday roast was absolutely delicious.

Chris Rees

Soooo much taxidermy , don't go if you don't like stuffed animals looking at you. Handy for a late night drink after the Barbican

Kilamon K'lmal

Lovely interior; deceptive from the street. Looks/feels posh w/out excessive prices. Not for the squeamish, with taxidermy everywhere.

Paul Mayers

Brilliant English food . Pricey but worth it

Andrew Bollon

The seasonal food is usually pretty good but the staff can be a bit slack - unfamiliar with the menu, selections not available some 30 minutes after ordering and slow service. But the beer is good!

YJ Han

Wine and wild game . Really good together.

Helen Hudson

Not cheap but a must for fans of game

Ralph Jones

Location is perfect for a pre-Barbican show meal. Not very good beer selection and massively over-priced food considering the quality.

Andrew Lee

Order their namesake, the jugged hare, for a very pleasing meal

Carl W. Jones

Usually a good time there. But on April 1 2017 the pub was swarmed by very aggressive 'travellers' , they took our seats . Staff were told and did nothing. We left because we did not feel safe.

Valentina Ciolino

Good restaurant for wild game , but also nice beers at the pub

clive kornitzer

Cosy bar area need to revisit to try the food

Nicholas Stylianakis

3 portion in 1 jug. We would appreciate if we had 1 plate served for each of us

Alexa Stockham

Wonderful scampi and scotch eggs . Definitely worth a try

Amy Robinson

The toilets are amazing. Use all the toiletries!

DR G

Amazing private room downstairs in the wine cellar .

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