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The Hare and Hounds

British, Pub Food • Colchester
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4.5/5
(01206) 330459 Crayes Green, Layer Breton, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0PN (01206)3…Show
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Village pub dating back to 1662 at Layer Breton, near Colchester with rooms and camping.
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About The Hare and Hounds

The Hare and Hounds in the picturesque village of Layer Breton, near Colchester, dates back to 1662. It’s a family friendly and dog friendly pub with bar, restaurant, two ensuite double rooms and a paddock for camping that overlooks Layer Breton Heath. Food is served at lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday and for Sunday Lunch and there’s something for everyone including plenty of vegan and gluten-free choices as well as a Childrens menu and daily Specials. The pub hosts regular events, including a monthly quiz night, and also has a private dining room available for hire.   

Pub Quiz

Pub quiz night on the first Wednesday of each month, with a cash prize for the winning team. Meals from the set menu are available throughout the evening.

1 May 2024 - 1 May 2025
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Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.1/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 21:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 21:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 23:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 23:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 23:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 21:00 —
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The Hare and Hounds Offers

British
Pub Food
Colchester

Smaller Portions Menu

Available
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  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat

Special menu of smaller portions available lunchtime and in the evening from Wednesday to Saturday.

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4.8
Lesley
My haddock and chips was perfect. My husband’s roast lamb was not so tasty h said. A simple menu, friendly staff.
3.8
Rosanna
Staff are lovely and so is the pub, food is presented well and good value. I would only say it was simple! Jacket potato was not oven baked Tuna and onion is just that tuna a lot of mayo with chunky slices of onion. I feel they need to tweak what they are serving and add some flavour. I would go back but wouldn’t rush!
4.5
Paul
What a find. Lovely pub, friendly staff, and decently priced fresh food! Can’t wait to go back
4.8
Nicola
We visited the pub for Sunday lunch it did not disappoint - it was amazing. We hadn’t been before so wasn’t sure what to expect but we will definitely go back. My husband had a cheese and ham ploughman’s - this had large chunks of different cheese and thick sliced ham.
5.0
Nicki Openshaw
We had Sunday lunch at the pub yesterday. We both had the Roast beef, when it arrived it looked and tasted fabulous. If you can imagine your plate with veg cooked to perfection, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding cooked as good as your Nan's!! Beef cooked perfectly and not forgetting the red cabbage! Then this is the place for you! The staff are friendly and helpful.
5.0
Penny
Four of us enjoyed Sunday lunch yesterday …..seeing a limited menu for me, is a good sign. The food was delicious, beautifully presented by happy smiley waitresses Puddings equally delectable Thank you
3.5
Jez
Polite and attentive service. Reasonable wait for food to be served. Generous portion and overall quality was good. Menu is very limited, which may put lots of diners off, but the quality goes some way to remedy the very limited choice of dishes. Dessert menu on a board so be prepared to leave your seat to make your choice. Again not a huge array of options. Producing a small menu to give diners might help improve the service. General atmosphere was pleasant although music was quite loud which doesn’t suit everyone.
4.0
Liz
Lovely place, very helpful and friendly staff. Food was very good only downside was limited choice on menu. Saying this I would definitely go again
4.5
Carol
Excellent meal again at the Hare & Hound yesterday. The food was so good and very tasty. Service was perfect, nothing too much trouble for them. Will definitely be back again.
5.0
Andy
Great meal and good service, Very friendly pub Staff are very attentive
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