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The Hopping Hare

British, International • Northampton
Sugarvine
4.5/5
(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
4.5
Food 4.6/5
Service 4.7/5
Atmosphere 4.1/5
Value for Money 4.4/5
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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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David
We stayed a night here and decided as it was a Sunday we would book a table and try their Sunday Roast. The food was fantastic. We both had the beef, it was melt in your mouth gorgeous. The veg cooked to perfection, the homemade Yorkshire pudding excellent and had a nice Jus (gravy to us commoners!). The desserts were equally high quality. The staff were excellent as well. Heartily recommended.
Janice Stanton
Food was exceptional, everyone commented on the food, it was wonderful. Hopping Hare never disappoint, highly recommend. All the staff work really hard & are very professional. Thank you
Doug
We stayed bank holiday Monday 31st August. Excellent service, food. Would recommend highly Doug and Lilian Lavis
Jane Hounsome
We had a family weekend here in 2025 and came back again in 2026 it was so good! Nothing is too much trouble for the team despite the complexities of groups arriving at different times, children, elderly etc . The food is super quality, quantity and a great choice and we ate loads ...all of us will go home very full:-D. Cannot recommend enough.
Susan Dumont
Family evening meal to celebrate a 70th birthday. Have been several times and always pleased with the friendly service from the waiter and waitresses. Varied selection on the menu and the food is consistently served hot and well presented. Our party of ten had their meals served together which was nice. Everyone in our party seemed very happy. Hope to return again soon. Thank you to the waiter and chef.
3.0
Kerri
Been here a few times and always had a lovely meal,however this time the only good thing about it was the staff,,very welcoming and helpful!!! The Sunday dinner was awful,,, when I go out for a roast i expect proper homemade roast potatoes not auntie Bessie ones,,the broccoli was raw,, the belly pork was to tough to eat ,the jus that they covered the meal in was just to sweet ,,making the meal uneatable!!
3.0
Christine Jennings
The food was excellent as always but didn’t enjoy our time in restaurant as constantly bothered by flies!!! Had a similar experience a few weeks before. A real shame.
Michelle Batchlor
Excellent as per usual
John Wilmer
Very good meals and the visit made even better by pleasant and attentive stsff
4.0
Mark Stephen
Food good, service good, drinks good. Won't return as plagued with flying in the restaurant
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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