The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Hare and Hounds, 60 Castle Street, Hillfields

Alternative Addresses:	High Street, Hillfields
The Hare and Hounds opened in 1829, at which time the street was still known by its original name, High Street. To 1923 this is known to have been a home brew pub. Note the longevity of the Hewitt family - 73 years in charge in total! It closed on 17th January 1965. This name is an obvious reference to hunting.
LICENSEES: 1829 Charles Whorrall 1835 - 1845 Thomas Mills 1850 - 1851 Francis Howe(s) Father of Elizabeth Howe, who married William Hewitt 1861 - 1890 William Hewitt 1893 - 1894 Henry Hewitt 1896 Wiliam Hewitt 1903 - 1922 Frank Hewitt 1924 - 1934 Alfred Hewitt Son of Henry Hewitt 1935 - 1940 A. R. Palmer BREWERS: to 1906 Henry Hewitt 1906 - 1921 Frank Hewitt 1921 - 1923 Alfred Hewitt
Street plan of 1851