Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

We offer the very best of fresh, local food in stylish surroundings, securing 2 AA Rosettes and a coveted listing in the Michelin guide, as well as winning Best Newcomer of the year in 2016 in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastro Pubs and securing a place within the Top 50 for 2019.

The Kentish Hare has been awarded various accolades including two AA Rosettes, Muddy Stiletto winner for best destination pub and was awarded with a Bib Gourmand by the highly respected Michelin guide in 2021. More recently we have been voted #5 in the Estrella Damm Top 50 GastroPubs awards. Chris and James Tanner have assembled a great professional team focusing on delivering the best of local food and complemented by a specially selected range of wines, beers and spirits. You will be assured of a warm welcome in delightful stylish surroundings with wonderful food and service.

Care is taken both in sourcing and cooking, and dishes are bodly flavoured and well-presented. We also offer a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan meals and cater for most dietary requirements.

Large Party Reservations

For tables larger than 6 please contact the restaurant directly on 01892 525709 or email enquiries@thekentishhare.com.

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Limited parking is available on site.

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Car parkFoodOutside areaSmoking areaDartboardPool tableBig screenFootballTerrestrial TV

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4.6/5

Denise Hernández- Wright

3 months ago

Visited on a last min Sunday. Food was great and service was fast. Will come back for trying out the menu. Generous portions too.

Nick Ghateh

4 months ago

Last Friday, a dear friend booked a dinner for us at this restaurant. Three couples were booked for 8 pm, and we arrived 15 minutes early. The decorations and ambiance were welcoming. James, our server, politely informed us that our table wasn't ready because other guests were still dining. We went to the bar and had a drink. Our table was ready by 8:20 pm, a bit later than expected, but we didn't make a fuss. We ordered still water and a red wine, Saint Clair New Zealand Pinot Noir. For starters, we ordered various dishes, and I opted for the ravioli with mushroom and English truffle. Keep in mind that English truffles have a subtle flavor, working well when you want a touch of truffle without overpowering other ingredients. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this until I tasted it, and it turned out to be quite tasteless. English truffle won't be my choice again. We enjoyed several delicious main dishes, and I decided to go with a bottle of Stellenrust SIMPLICITY SHIRAZ: CABERNET SAUVIGNON-MERLOT, recommended by James. I chose the slow-cooked lamb (10 hours), but, apologies to James, due to excessive seasoning, the classic lamb flavor was overshadowed, making it taste more like beef. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I'd love to return, but I'll steer clear of the lamb next time.Nick

Ricardo Geary

6 months ago

Lovely place for a relaxing long lunch. Excellent food with great service in a beautifully crafted interior.

Emma Yang Mu

7 months ago

Very solid food. Everything we had was really good! If I would have any complaint is that the portion is fairly small for the price. The 4 of us ended spending 300 pound , for a starter. Main and dessert each and 3 glasses of wines.

Louis Toh

1 year ago

Saw this recommendation on the Michelin website as a Bib Gourmand. High quality food at a cheaper price point than a Michelin Star. We went for a Sunday Lunch. Place was very busy and we booked online a while in advance to secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome but at busy periods you might be disappointed in not getting a seat. Decor and atmosphere were very nice. Staff were friendly and attentive. Nice and cosy pub. Of course, the food was excellent. We had 1 minor issue with a hair in one of our starters which is why I rated it 4 stars. Stuff like this happens even in the best of places. I would go back as I think this is a one off. Apart from that, everything was great. Portion sizes for the roast were generous and the side of veg was huge. The quality of the food is amazing, everything is fresh and flavourful. You can really tell that they use high quality ingredients to get started. Plating is very pretty too if you are into that. We paid £40 per person for a 3 course Sunday lunch. After drinks and service charge it was just over £210 for a group of 4.

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Heverlee 0623
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