The

Hare & Hounds

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Our Menus

Explore family-friendly catering at The Hare And Hounds Pub & Restaurant. Based in Colchester, Essex, our restaurant offers an array of vegan and gluten-free options, and we regularly update our menu as we do our utmost to provide something for everyone. We also serve a Sunday roast menu every Sunday and provide private dining hire services for special occasions. Get in touch today for more details.

V = Vegan  |  GF = Gluten Free  |  GF* = Gluten Free Available on Request

Main Menu

Starters

Main Menu - Starters

  • Buffalo Cauliflower Wings v gf

    £6.50

    Served with side saladl

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari

    £8.00

    Served with garlic mayo

  • Roasted Vine Tomato & Basil Bruschetta v gf*

    £7

  • Raditional Prawn Cocktail

    £8.50

Mains

Main Menu - Main

  • Chicken Dish of the Day

    £14.5

    Served with Fries & Side Salad

  • Beer Battered Haddock

    £14

    Served with Chips, Garden Peas & Tartar gf*

  • Ham, Egg & Chips gf

    £14

  • 8oz Sirloin Steak (GF)

    £22.00

    Served with All the Trimmings. | Add Blue Cheese or Peppercorn Sauce – £2.50

  • Homemade Beef Burger (GF*)

    £15.00

    With Burger Sauce, Salad, Fries, and Slaw. | Add Bacon – £1.00 | Add Cheddar – £0.50 | Add Stilton – £0.75

  • Mac n Cheese

    £14.00

    Served with Garlic bread

  • Vegan Burger

    £13.00

    Served with Fries and Salad v gf

  • 8oz Fillet Steak

    £24

    Served with all the trimmings add peppercorn or blue cheese sauce £2.5

  • Home Made Pasta Dish of the Day

    £14

    Served with Garlic Bread

  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day

    £16

    cooked in a Lemon & Butter sauce, served with crushed new potatoes & side salad. gf

  • Chicken Fillet Burger

    £15

    with garlic mayo, served with fries & slaw

On The Side

Main Menu - On The Side

  • Side Salad (V) (GF)

    £3.00

  • Onion Rings v gf*

    £3

  • Chips (V) (GF)

    £2.50

  • Fries (V) (GF)

    £2.50

  • Halloumi Sticks gf

    £4.5

  • Mozzarella Bites

    £4

  • Breads & Olives v gf*

    £3.5

SHARING BOARDs

Main Menu - Sharing Boards

  • Ham & Cheese Ploughmans

    £16

    Served with crusty bread gf*

  • Chilli Loaded Nachos

    £14

  • Sweet & Savoury Grazing Board

    £18

    Selection of meats, olives, nuts, bread, hummus, fruits & treats

DesSert

All Our Desserts Are Homemade and Change Regularly – Please See Our Board or Ask a Member of Staff for More Information

Childrens Menu

SHARING BOARDs

Main Menu - Sharing Boards

  • Ham & Cheese Ploughmans

    £16

    Served with crusty bread gf*

  • Chilli Loaded Nachos

    £14

  • Sweet & Savoury Grazing Board

    £18

    Selection of meats, olives, nuts, bread, hummus, fruits & treats

Mains

Children’s Menu

  • Chicken Tenders & Fries

    £8

  • Homemade Chicken Burger & Fries

    £8

  • Homemade Beef Burger & Fries

    £7

  • Fish and Chips (GF*)

    £7.50

  • Mac n Cheese

    £7.5

    Served with garlic bread

Smaller Portion Menu

                                           We have a selection of meals that can be served in small portions, for a smaller price indicated with "SP"

Sunday Menu

Throughout the summer we will be serving our normal menu with a Roast Special which changes each week, so it is recommended to check before booking.

Bar Menu

baguettes

Baguettes (Tues - Sat lunch time only)

  • Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce

    9

  • Tuna & Red Onion

    £7.5

  • Grated Cheese & Onion

    £6.5

  • Ham & Tomato

    £8

SERVED TUES - SAT 12PM - 2.30PM ONLY

Please Ask Staff for Any Available “Special” Fillings

jacket potatoes

Jacket Potato served with side salad*

  • Butter & Cheese

    £6.5

  • Tuna & Red Onion

    £7.5

  • Chilli & Cheese

    £10

  • Cheese & Beans

    £8.00

  • Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce

    £9

SERVED TUES - SAT 12PM - 2.30PM ONLY

Please Ask Staff for Any Available “Special” Fillings

Hot Drinks Menu

Hot Drinks

Hot Drinks

  • Pot Of Tea

    £2

  • White Coffee

    £2.50

  • Decaff Coffee

    £2.50

  • Cappaccino

    £3

  • Latte

    £3

  • Hot Choc

    £3

  • Espresso

    £2

  • Double Espresso

    £2.50

Christmas party menu

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STARTERS

STARTERS

  • Spiced butternut squash soup, topped with toasted walnuts, served with crusty bread (V) (VG, GF available)

  • Deep fried brie wedges, served with cranberry mayonnaise and pomegranate salad (V)

  • Pan fried king prawn cocktail, served with pickled cucumber and a Bloody Mary dressing (GF)

  • Wild mushroom and garlic bruschetta, topped with a balsamic reduction (V, VG)

MAIN DISHES

MAIN DISHES

  • Traditional hand-carved turkey breast, served with roasties, pigs, yorkies,, creamed leeks & bacon and homemade jus (GF available)

  • Pan fried sea bass fillet, served with pea puree, sauté potatoes and crispy samphire (GF)

  • Sweet potato and chickpea curry made with spinach, tomatoes, coconut milk and spices. Served with rice and popadom (V, VG)

  • 8oz fillet steak, served with chunky chips, wild mushrooms, on the vine tomatoes and peppercorn sauce (GF) *£5 SUPP CHRG

  • Oven roasted chicken supreme with crushed new potatoes, served with a white wine sauce topped with pancetta (GF)

DESSERTS

DESSERTS

  • Chocolate and salted caramel torte, served with Chantilly cream and caramel drizzle

  • Vanilla panna cotta, served with a cranberry coulis

  • Traditional Christmas pudding, served with brandy cream

  • Poached pear, served with a crunchy granola, almond milk cream and topped with caramel sauce (VG)

  • Section of local cheese, served with chutney, grapes and celery

CHILDREN’S Christmas party menu

STARTERS

CHILDREN’S MENU STARTERS

  • Tomato & basil soup, served with crusty bread (V) (VG, GF available)

  • Buttered mushrooms on crusty toast (V)

  • Traditional prawn cocktail, served with bread (GF available)

MAIN DISHES

CHILDREN’S MENU MAINS DISHES

  • Roast Turkey with all the trimmings (GF available)

  • Chicken, chips and garden peas (GF)

  • Tomato penne pasta with garlic bread

DESSERTS

DESSERTS

  • Chocolate brownie sundae, served with chocolate sauce and waffers

  • Trio of ice-cream

Offering Something for Everyone

Whatever you’re hungry for, our village pub and restaurant has got you covered.

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