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The Hopping Hare

British, International • Northampton
Sugarvine
4.8/5
(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
4.8
Food 4.7/5
Service 5.0/5
Atmosphere 4.8/5
Value for Money 4.6/5
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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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Derek
Very pleasant evening on New Year's Eve. Had a very enjoyable meal at a good price, and stayed the evening at the hotel. Breakfast in the morning, also very nice, then home. Thank you The Hopping Hare for a lovely stay and meal. See you again soon.
5.0
Jane Sanders
This is a regular for us x Sunday lunch never fails to disappoint at the Hopping Hare. Lovely staff, delicious food, good wine and delightful atmosphere. Service is excellent. Loved the starter too - mushroom and Stilton tart! Only request is to put either garlic or onion into roast potatoes to improve flavour x
Lindsey
We visited for the second time as a party of 6, on 28th December to celebrate my mum’s birthday. The food was delicious and the service excellent. 10/10!
Jim bannah
Good food and service but need to offer a changed menu as it doesnt change much.
4.0
Joanne Roberts
Came New Year’s Day and the food wasn’t as good as the festive menu we had in December. Had the trio of lamb and it was a small portion , lukewarm and not a lot of flavour .my Irish coffee wasn’t hot either . Such a shame as it’s always been excellent. Was still hungry when I got home so had to have something else .
Mark Hudson
The Hopping Hare is a convenient break of journey for me to or from the Lake District but in fact, I now take care to visit simply for the quality of the restaurant - what a marvellous discovery in a pleasant but mundane suburban district of Northampton. The produce from the Althorp Estate - pigeon breast & duo of lamb this time - is superb and the kitchen makes the most of it with slightly elaborate but not excessively tricky dishes. Desserts are worthy of a five star hotel, yet here they are in this pub restaurant with (very economical and perfectly pleasant) rooms. The servers are a delight as well, genuinely friendly and good humoured.
Jan yuill
All really good
Ian Engall
Always a good experience here.……Had lunch on Sunday 28th Dec. Great choice on the menu, starter and main course were excellent. Too full to eat dessert. Service, as always was excellent. Super friendly staff , cheerful and welcoming. We stop here often en route from Devon to our home in Suffolk. Would not consider anywhere else
Dan
Our now annual visit for a pre Christmas meal was excellent as always, superb food, lovely staff and a great way to start the break.
5.0
RMill
We have been several times and the food and service is always excellent - most recently we had a lovely meal, and despite the restaurant being very busy due to Christmas parties, the whole team were brilliant and could not fault the food. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
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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