104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RL
The Hare and Hounds is a refurbished pub serving traditional quality food and drinks. It features a versatile layout with an extensive garden area, newly upgraded to accommodate private functions including birthday parties, weddings, christenings, and wakes. The pub offers hot and cold buffets, resident DJ and karaoke services, and welcomes children and dogs. It has a dartboard, shows Sky Sports and TNT Sports on HD screens, and provides live entertainment options.
The Hare and Hounds opening times
Monday: 12:00–23:00
Tuesday: 12:00–23:00
Wednesday: 12:00–23:00
Thursday: 12:00–23:00
Friday: 12:00–00:00
Saturday: 12:00–00:00
Sunday: 12:00–23:00
The Hare and Hounds kitchen hours & food serving times
Monday: 11:00–23:00
Tuesday: 11:00–23:00
Wednesday: 11:00–23:00
Thursday: 11:00–23:00
Friday: 11:00–23:00
Saturday: 10:00–23:30
Sunday: 10:00–22:00
The Hare and Hounds menu
Main Menu
Favourites
Steak & Ale Pie — £15.00 Chunks of beef slowly braised in ale until tender, in a rich beef gravy served with chips or mash & peas
Classic Beef Lasagna — £15.00 Served with a side salad and garlic bread. Add chips for just £2
Smothered Chicken — £15.00 Chicken breast topped with smoked back bacon, smothered in BBQ sauce and cheese served with chips and peas
10oz D Cut Gammon — £15.00 Served with chips, peas, tomato, egg and pineapple
8oz Sirloin Steak — £19.00 Served with chips, mushrooms, tomato, peas and onion rings. Choose from chimichurri or peppercorn sauce
Signature Burger Stack — £16.00 Two 4oz beef patties served on a brioche bun, lemon parsley & chive mayo, romaine lettuce, house pickle, smoked cheddar and bacon jam with chips, onion rings and homemade slaw
Hounds Chicken Burger — £14.00 Chicken burger served with cheese on a brioche bun with mayo and lettuce served with chips, onion rings and homemade slaw
Fish Burger — £14.00 Fillet of cod in Hounds Beer batter served on a brioche bun with cheese, lettuce and tartar sauce with chips and homemade slaw
Veggie Burger (V) — £14.00 Vegetarian burger served on a brioche bun with chips, onion rings and homemade slaw Suitable for: vegetarian
Fish & Chips — £15.00 Homemade Hounds Beer battered cod fillet served with mushy/garden peas, chips and tartar sauce
Tomato & Basil Penne — £12.00 Penne pasta in a tomato sauce served with a sprinkle of parmesan, basil and garlic bread. Why not add meatballs for an extra £3
Homemade Soup of the Day (V) — £6.00 Served with warm bread. Ask a member of staff for today's choice Suitable for: vegetarian
Welsh Rarebit — £6.00 Toasted bread topped with house made mornay sauce, premium Welsh cheddar, topped with Worcestershire sauce and chives. Served with crisps
Caesar Salad — £8.00 Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon pieces and caesar dressing. Add crispy chicken for an extra £2.50
Shopska Salad (V) — £9.00 A mix of cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and bell pepper topped with feta cheese Suitable for: vegetarian
Ploughmans (V) — £14.00 Choose from a chunk of cheddar or mixed cheeses, seasonal salad, homemade slaw, pickled onions, chutney, warm bread and grapes Suitable for: vegetarian
Tomato & Basil Pasta (Ve) — £7.00 Any dish for £7. Children's meals come with a side of garden peas/beans/vegetable sticks and chips or potato waffles. Add a drink of squash, lemonade or coke & ice-cream for an extra £3 Suitable for: vegan
Sausage & Mash — £7.00 Any dish for £7. Children's meals come with a side of garden peas/beans/vegetable sticks and chips or potato waffles. Add a drink of squash, lemonade or coke & ice-cream for an extra £3
Chicken Goujons — £7.00 Any dish for £7. Children's meals come with a side of garden peas/beans/vegetable sticks and chips or potato waffles. Add a drink of squash, lemonade or coke & ice-cream for an extra £3
Cod Bites — £7.00 Any dish for £7. Children's meals come with a side of garden peas/beans/vegetable sticks and chips or potato waffles. Add a drink of squash, lemonade or coke & ice-cream for an extra £3
Child's Burger — £7.00 Any dish for £7. Children's meals come with a side of garden peas/beans/vegetable sticks and chips or potato waffles. Add a drink of squash, lemonade or coke & ice-cream for an extra £3
Desserts
Pie or Crumble of the Day (V) — £5.00 Served with custard, ice cream or whipped cream Suitable for: vegetarian
Sticky Toffee Pudding — £5.00 Served with toffee sauce and custard, ice cream or whipped cream
Cheesecake of the Day (V) (GF) — £5.00 Served with ice cream or whipped cream Suitable for: vegetarian, gluten free
Chocolate Fudge Cake (V) — £5.00 Served warm or cold with custard, ice cream or whipped cream Suitable for: vegetarian
Sharing Cheese Board (V) — £8.95 A selection of the finest cheeses, including signature Welsh cheeses, grapes, chutney and a selection of biscuits Suitable for: vegetarian
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