The Hare and Hounds is a charming three-storey gastropub that makes the perfect city wedding venue for couples seeking a celebration in the heart of Islington. Licensed for weddings and civil partnerships, it offers the flexibility for those who want both their ceremony and reception at the same stylish venue. For couples preferring a ceremony elsewhere, the venue is conveniently located opposite Islington Town Hall and is available for wedding reception hire.
This historic city venue combines rustic charm with modern comforts, featuring a range of versatile event spaces. From intimate gatherings in the private dining room to lively celebrations in the main pub area and The Dally bar, guests can enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere. The venue includes a bridal party changing room, an alcohol licence with late-night extension, and options for exclusive hire - in case you're looking to expand the guest list to 250.
Capacity varies across the spaces: the pub can accommodate up to 54 seated guests and 80 for receptions; the loft hosts up to 40 seated or 70 standing; the Tyndale room seats 32 for a banquet; while The Dally bar offers a more intimate setting with seating for 14 and reception space for 25.
Food is a highlight, with canapes priced at £12 per head for three selections, including oat fried chicken lettuce cups, courgette fritters, butternut squash with caramelised onion, and chicken liver parfait choux buns. For a more formal wedding breakfast, two-course menus are offered at £42 and three courses at £50, featuring starters such as steak tartare, moules mariniere, and hispi cabbage, with mains like grilled lamb cutlets, milk-poached cod, and cauliflower florets with homemade tahini.
Whether you’re planning a cosy ceremony, a bustling reception, or a sophisticated private dinner, The Hare and Hounds is a fantastically versatile and stylish wedding venue in Islington.