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The Hopping Hare

British, International • Northampton
Sugarvine
4.9/5
(01604) 580090 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6PF (01604)5…Show
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Luxurious Northampton two-AA-rosette restaurant with rooms.
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About The Hopping Hare

The Hopping Hare is a privately owned two-AA-rosette restaurant with 20 luxurious en-suite bedrooms. It’s situated just two miles from Northampton town centre and close to the Althorp Estate, which provides much of the game on the menu in season. Executive Chef Karl Penny (ex-Waddesdon Estate in Aylesbury) delivers a Modern English menu which offers excellent-quality food at great-value prices. Where possible, produce is sourced from local suppliers and these are proudly name-checked on their website. The stylish bar has intimate corners and fireside sofas and the contemporary dining room is cleverly zoned to accommodate couples and groups. The Hopping Hare is a great choice for a celebration too with the popular Conservatory available for exclusive use for larger parties.

Sugarvine
4.9
Food 5.0/5
Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.7/5
Value for Money 4.9/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 21:30 —
Tue 12:00 - 21:30 —
Wed 12:00 - 21:30 —
Thu 12:00 - 21:30 —
Fri 12:00 - 22:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 22:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 20:30 —
Breakfast served from 7am-9am Monday to Friday and 8am-9.30am Saturday.
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Nisha Mejer
We were a group of six who all chose the festive menu. The food was tasty and well presented and the was friendly and attentive. We will return! Thanks
Tom
A good atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. I have visited several times over the last 3 years and the standard has always been good.
Mike Brinklow
We chose the festive menu. This was an excellent choice. The food was great and the service attentive without being intrusive. You really need to try chocolate truffle delicious and a feast for the eyes.
Jen
Our group of eight friends thoroughly enjoyed the festive fayre menu. All the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly and attentive and there was a lovely relaxing atmosphere. We are already thinking about returning next year for our Christmas lunch.
Kaye Lake
Really lovely lunch. The food was extremely good and the service top notch even thought the restaurant was very busy.
Carole Appleby/ Williams
Yesterday 17th December my birthday dinner,as always the food was superb,whether a Sunday Roast ,or other occasions never had a reason for complaint in 5 years, staff are great,Excellant service and clearly great Chef 10/10
Pam Paterson
A group of 14 ladies celebrated Christmas on Monday 15th December. Every single one of us praised the food and service. It really was a great night. One of our group said it was the best pub food she had ever had. The only negative comments were that we were not offered tea or coffee post dining and there was a very loud, obnoxious woman sitting next to our table whose language equalled a longshoreman's. Not the Hopping Hare's fault, but they must have been aware of it. But, all things considered it was a great night, thanks to everyone. We look forward to our Boxing Day lunch
Corinne Roe
Myself and five friends came and dined at your restaurant for the first time on Tuesday 16th Dec for our annual Xmas Party and I have to say it was the best we have experienced for a very long time . Fabulous atmosphere and the food was excellent . We had a delightful waiter and my apologies to him as can’t remember his name but he was very tall and had moved here from Sheffield . I hope you know the gentleman I am talking about as he was very attentive and looked after us very well . We shall certainly be back . Every Good wish for Christmas and 26 Regards , Corinne Roe .
JH
A lovely welcome from the staff, they couldn’t do enough for us. We had the festive set menu and the food was delicious. My wife and I had a great evening. Thank you!
Ross Tilston
Friday night before Christmas table for 2 , packed restaurant and it was like we were the only 2 people in there in terms of service The food was amazing as always , been going here for best part of 10 years and the Christmas menu was some of the best food I have every had there , mushroom tart was exceptional and the lamp rump with the golden beetroot was fantastic. We will be back again because the food just keeps getting better and better
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The Hopping Hare File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 90
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Conservatory area most popular
Max group booking size 50
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 40
Outside dining details Garden and patio with tables and umbrellas
Overnight accommodation available Yes
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £28
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £35
House wine price £21.50
Wines available 36
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes
Dedicated disabled parking Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Drink without food Yes