There has been a pub called The Hare on this site since the 1770s but the current pub was built around 1860.

The pub is a Free of Tie Tenancy and is genuinely independent from the mainstream brewers though it had some help from them for a refurbishment three years ago.

The tenant is Mr. Julian Apperley who is 10 years into a twenty year lease. Julian managed another local pub for nearly five years before arriving at the Hare which was a rather run down house with potential.

He is a fully trained publican having learned his trade at Young’s of Wandsworth.

Julian is a real Pub traditionalist with a passion for good local ‘boozers’. The Hare is run with this very much in mind; therefore it isn’t a pub to go to for food.

However, if you need a pub with quality service, a wide range of beers and great atmosphere the Hare is ready to welcome you.

Service is high on the list of priorities and Tanya, Maceili and Matt will ensure that you are served politely and professionally.

As the Hare is a Free house this allows Julian the flexibility to have a wide range of beers…..there are six lagers, three cask ales, two ciders as well as Guinness which is always top quality.

There is also a wide range of Malt Whiskies, Gins, Rums and Bourbons as well as Sambucas.  All spirits are served in 35ml measures.

The Hare is renowned for its football coverage with three screens and one outside for the smokers who don’t want to miss a kick. Rugby is also shown regularly.

Julian is an avid fan of a certain North London giant but rest assured all clubs are shown at The Hare and the atmosphere for some of the games is truly enthralling.

The outside area was created when the smoking ban came in and is a cosy little beer garden both for non smokers and smokers.