The Jugged Hare, Victoria

£20 / British, Vegetarian options

172 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London

Awards

Excellent Pies 2024

Opening hours

12PM-11PM

Sunday 12PM-8PM
Monday 12PM-10PM
Tuesday 12PM-10PM
Wednesday 12PM-10PM
Thursday 12PM-11PM
Friday 12PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-11PM

Cosy Pies and Stellar Service Await!

Upon entering The Jugged Hare, just a short stroll from Victoria Station, you are enveloped in a classic British pub atmosphere replete with warm wood paneling and a sense of robust history enhanced by the building's former stint as a bank. Beneath the twinkling chandeliers, visitors can enjoy hearty pub fare that fans of British cuisine will appreciate—most notably steak and ale pie, which seemed to consistently win admirers across multiple visits according to shared musings. My gamble on the chicken pie did not disappoint; its pastry shell perched perfectly between flaky and hearty, capturing that classic pub comfort. Equipped with a mezzanine level and outdoor beer garden, the pub boasts pillars of British charm fitted seamlessly with an expansive drink selection, including Fuller's favorites like London Pride, and craft lagers that showcase local brewing prowess.

Service at The Jugged Hare cradles the intersection between personable charm and efficient attention—a defining feature celebrated frequently across observations. Hugo, Jason, Eleanor, and Fia emerge as lively staples in their clients' stories: bold and enthusiastic ambassadors of the quintessential pub experience. Although there are murmurs about service speed shifting with the pub's busyness and music choices occasionally absent during quieter hours, each quibble floats beneath the waters of general satisfaction. Here familial vigor invites friends and newcomers alike into its cozy fold to savor classic tastes and spirited banter. Fetching a balance of tradition, flavor, and lively pub culture, my visit to The Jugged Hare signifies a comfortably memorable chapter in London's age-old narrative of frequented alehouses inviting repose from the city's relentless symphony. — Audrey Al Dente