Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe
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About Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe
Tuesday is Pie Night at Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe, a pub on Church St in Doncaster, when lamb, mince or steak pies arrive with home made chips, mushy or garden peas and gravy. A steak night, themed evenings and Saturday pop-ups fill out the rest of the week, and food vans set up outside on some nights. The kitchen starts with breakfast, including a largest breakfast option served with toast, a pot of tea and fresh orange juice, and the menu runs to 49 dishes taking in the Fodder Board and a Tuna Melt. Beers and ciders are poured at the bar, and waiting staff serve at the table. Reservations are recommended, and dogs come along with their owners. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without steps, while a quiz night gives the week another fixture. Bookings are taken for private celebrations such as baby showers, with personalised cocktails made for the occasion. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
49 dishes · mains £3–14- Homemade Soup£6.50
- Chicken Liver Pate£6.95
- Fodder Board£10.95
- Baked Cheese£8.95
- Brie Bacon Cranberry£7.95
- Tuna Melt£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tuesday pie night, steak night, beer and cider selection and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tuesday pie night, steak night, beer and cider selection and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Themed food nights draw the most repeat praise, with Tuesday's pie night singled out for a Christmas pie of chicken, stuffing and cranberry alongside homemade chips and mushy peas, and a steak night where the steak arrived cooked to perfection in a generous portion. Close behind sits the everyday pub food: fish and chips called perfect and reasonably priced, a jacket potato described as fabulous, and a first-time breakfast of the largest option with toast, a pot of tea and fresh orange juice that three diners rated excellent. Several also point to the beer and cider selection and the warm, chilled out atmosphere, and one notes food vans on some nights. The main dissent comes from a reviewer who disputes the hand made claim, saying chips were tipped from a bag in the visible kitchen and pies were not homemade, with little choice offered; another found the burger very small. One host describes personalized baby shower cocktails made for the occasion.
Customer Review Summary
Themed food nights draw the most repeat praise, with Tuesday's pie night singled out for a Christmas pie of chicken, stuffing and cranberry alongside homemade chips and mushy peas, and a steak night where the steak arrived cooked to perfection in a generous portion. Close behind sits the everyday pub food: fish and chips called perfect and reasonably priced, a jacket potato described as fabulous, and a first-time breakfast of the largest option with toast, a pot of tea and fresh orange juice that three diners rated excellent. Several also point to the beer and cider selection and the warm, chilled out atmosphere, and one notes food vans on some nights. The main dissent comes from a reviewer who disputes the hand made claim, saying chips were tipped from a bag in the visible kitchen and pies were not homemade, with little choice offered; another found the burger very small. One host describes personalized baby shower cocktails made for the occasion.
Featured reviews
- Craig Bullen
“Always go here when I visit my parents, they have a good selection of beers and ciders. Food has always been good and they have food vans on some nights too.”
- John W
“Three of us tried the breakfast here for the first time, and it was fantastic. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the quality of the food was excellent. We each had the largest breakfast, with toast, a pot of tea and a fresh orange juice. It was around £19 each, but it was well worth it. We will definitely be back again.”
- Queenie Green
“We had lunch there on Saturday - lovely little find while sightseeing the town. Jacket potato was fabulous and my husband enjoyed the burger (although the burger was very small) …”
- mark lumbers
“Food wasn't hand made as described,was told chips/ burgers wer hand made but seen the chef Tipping them aut the bag! As you can see in the kitchen as you go to the toilet! Also the pies wernt hand made! And hardly any choice,”
- Jaimeleigh Gray
“I hosted A baby shower at hare and hound, and it was nothing short of amazing! The atmosphere was incredibly warm and inviting, making it feel very homely. The staff were welcoming and attentive, ensuring that every guest felt special throughout the event. One of the highlights was the personalized baby shower cocktails, which added a unique touch to the celebration. The food was lovely, with a variety of delicious options that catered to everyone's tastes. Overall, the hare & hound exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it here for any special occasion.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Highlights· 7
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
How Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe compares to nearby bars
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Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe This shop | The Hart of Barnby Dun | The Red Lion | The Mallard, Cusworth, Doncaster | |
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| 4.7(94) | 4.8(50) | 4.4(84) | 4.5(186) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 3.5 mi | 5.8 mi | 8.5 mi |
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