The New Hare & Hounds Pub & Dining Built in 1628, the Hare and Hounds is a charming country pub nestled in the heart of the kent countryside in the beautiful village of Northbourne, just a few miles from the coastal town of Deal. Recently taken over by blueprint pub co., the establishment has been renovated to the highest of standards. We serve wonderful Italian tapas freshly prepared on site and sourced locally daily.