The Hare & Billet
Greenwich
££ · Pub
Contact
- Phone +44 20 8852 2352
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address Hare and Billet Road, London SE3 0RB
Opening hours
- Mon 12:00 – 23:00
- Tue 12:00 – 23:00
- Wed 12:00 – 23:00
- Thu 12:00 – 23:00
- Fri 12:00 – 00:00
- Sat 11:00 – 00:00
- Sun 11:00 – 22:30
Good to know
- Live music
- Dancing
Upcoming at The Hare & Billet
About The Hare & Billet
The Hare & Billet sits a short walk from Blackheath Village on Hare and Billet Road, overlooking the open heath and one of its small ponds. It stands on the site of an eighteenth-century coaching inn that once served travellers on the London to Dover road, in an era when the surrounding heath was known for highwaymen.
The interior is contemporary with a rustic feel, all bare floorboards and a raised seating area to the right of the entrance. It is a pub with a clear focus on ale and food, and it draws a steady mix of walkers, locals and visitors who come for the setting as much as the drinks. The pub also hosts live music.
It earned a moment of national attention in 2014, when a local dispute over a bottle of Henderson's Relish served in place of Worcester Sauce was raised in Parliament and nicknamed Hendogate. Beyond that quirk, its cask range and heathside position keep it well regarded.
With a 4.4 rating, the Hare & Billet is one of Blackheath's stronger destinations for anyone who values good beer and an outlook over the heath. It works for a long lunch, an evening with live music or a pint after a walk across the green.
Getting there
The Hare & BilletSE3 0RB
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- The Hearn Recital Room SE3 9RQ
- Great Hall SE3 9RQ
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hare & Billet in Blackheath?
It is on Hare and Billet Road, a short walk from Blackheath Village, postcode SE3 0RB. The pub overlooks the open heath and a nearby pond. That heathside setting is one of its defining features.
What are the opening hours at the Hare & Billet?
The pub opens from midday Monday to Friday and from 11am on Saturday and Sunday. It serves until 11pm early in the week, later on Friday and Saturday, and until 10:30pm on Sunday. Hours can vary, so confirm with the pub for a specific visit.
Does the Hare & Billet have live music?
Yes, the pub hosts live music. It suits an evening out as well as a relaxed daytime drink. Check the pub's own listings for the current schedule.
Is the Hare & Billet known for its beer?
Yes, it is an ale-focused pub with a strong cask offering and a genuine following among beer drinkers. Food is served alongside the drinks. The combination of beer and the heathside view is its main draw.
What is the history of the Hare & Billet?
The pub stands on the site of an eighteenth-century coaching inn that served travellers on the old London to Dover road across the heath. It later gained brief national fame in the 2014 Hendogate story over a condiment mix-up raised in Parliament. Its long history is part of its appeal.