Harden's survey result
Summary
A “carnivore heaven” near the entrance to the Barbican arts centre – this “City institution” serves a menu of “hands-down brilliant game” and “traditional British food” (including “lovely roasts on Sunday”) in a traditional pub setting. It’s not for the squeamish, with lots of dead animals stuffed in cases, mounted on the walls or hung from the ceiling waiting to be cooked.
Summary
“Proper British food” of the “sort that isn’t fashionable any more” is the USP of this pub near the entrance to the Barbican arts centre. The “seasonal fare with some wonderful dishes you rarely see in other restaurants” is “filling and tasty”, and the Sunday roast is particularly recommended. Top Menu Tip – “try the cod’s head: absolutely amazing, but not for the faint-hearted!”
Summary
The “excellent meat-driven menu” at this “busy bar opposite the Barbican” is led by British game in season, backed up by prime cuts of beef and such treats as Herefordshire snails. “It’s not simple pub grub, and you do pay for it, but it’s worth it”, say fans. It’s also “particularly useful pre- or post-events in the nearby arts centre”.
Summary
“If you like game, this is the place for you” – a “lively” City gastropub with a focus on “fabulous British food” led by game in season, spit-roasted suckling pig and rare-breed meat. Handy for pre-show dining for visitors to the neighbouring Barbican arts centre, and “great-value Sunday lunches too”.
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Have you eaten at The Jugged Hare?
49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA
Restaurant details
The Jugged Hare Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Great game cooking in lively pub hung with stuffed examples of the produce… the namesake dish is not to be missed when in season."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £27.50 | £32.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £18.00 | £21.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £6.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑11 pm |
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