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The Hopping Hare

British, International • Northampton
Sugarvine
4.6/5
(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
4.6
Food 5.0/5
Service 4.6/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.7/5
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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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Amazing hidden gem of a pub. Met a friend for a midweek lunch. The sandwiches were delicious and service was brilliant as always.
Paula
Food was amazing as usual. Sadly the lights were too bright and sterile, there was little atmosphere and service was slow! Shame as was a Saturday night.
5.0
Judith pearce
Excellent food and staff as usual
5.0
Jessica
What a lovely evening out. This is the fourth time we have eaten at The Hopping Hare. They were so accommodating of our various dietary requirements. The food was promptly served and just delicious. My mother-in-law normally has a child's portion but ate her way through a sizeable and beautifully cooked adult fish and chips - though, to be fair, we did help her with the chips. My husband is gluten free and vegetarian and loved his food. We don't normally eat desert, but the sticky toffee pudding and the marmalade and almond ice cream were both delightful.
4.8
Melanie McElvanney
Decided to eat here alone on a whim (couldn’t face cooking for one again), and I’m so glad. Brisket is one of my favourites, you know, the best comfort food cooking you remember your mum/gran/favourite relative always cooked, when you were a child? The sort of food that makes you feel cherished, and nostalgic in the absolute best way? And it’s also one of those meals that you order in the hope that it tastes just as you remember, but so often is NEVER as good as the memory, so you are disappointed and wish you chose something else? This meal was so DIFFERENT. The gorgeous flavour of the melt in your mouth tender beef, rich savoury gravy, smooth mash, onions, and perfectly cooked sweet carrots (I chose not to have the other veg) literally took me back to the best parts of my childhood, and put the biggest smile on my face. Desserts are another matter. So often they look so much better than they taste, the texture isn’t right, they’re overpoweringly sweet, or just too big. But I was intrigued by the flavours of the chocolate caramel mousse. Now I’m not a caramel fan (often in the too sickly sweet bracket) BUT, the flavours of hazelnut (favourite flavour) panna cotta and blackberry sorbet hooked me. OMG, the chocolate, hazelnut and blackberry were a ménage a trois of flavours and textures made in heaven. Adding the oh so slightly sharp, smoothly icy blackberry was an inspiration ally clever touch, that prevented the indulgent chocolate mousse and hazelnut panna cotta from being too much. Both courses and a coke for £32. I’ve had cheaper and more expensive meals, but none hold a candle to that. Thank you chef, outstanding. As Arnie once said, ‘I’ll be back’.
5.0
Ryan Ayres
Friendly staff and excellent food
Joanne
First time visit to The Hopping Hare and we will definitely be back. The mushroom starter and bread starter with the homemade butter we shared were delicious. I had the pork dish, my partner had the chicken dish and they were fantastic. Hospitality was brilliant as well. So pleased to have found this place and we are now aware of the tasting menus so will be planning on giving those a try.
Kevin Coles
Everyone’s meal was lovely , great service , everything beautifully presented could not have been improved on
Krishna
The tasting menu on 08/11/2024 was simply superb. The dishes were exquisitely curated with good-sized portions. The service was very prompt and friendly. Thank you for a really wonderful evening overall.
Karen
Fantastic food, high quality and friendly efficient service by all. There was a good selection on the menu. The evening meal rounded off our day really well after going to a rugby match in celebration of my husband's birthday.
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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