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Lussmanns - Hitchin
££££•Modern European•4.7(2,453)Lussmanns Hitchin, centrally located in this bustling, historic town, has a stylish bar and pavement seating. Both are ideal for enjoying our modern European menu showcasing the best of British ingredients, including organic and free-range meat, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Guests can dine from just £20.95 throughout the week and our private dining area is ideal for special events, celebrations and business functions.The Farmhouse at Redcoats
££££•British•4.6(2,062)Before reading about our fabulous restaurant please note that our loyalty app provides customers with 5% cashback so be sure to search 'ACI loyalty' in your app store before visiting.
The Farmhouse at Redcoats is a beautiful 15th century farmhouse nestled in the north Hertfordshire countryside. Sherwin Jacobs heads the kitchen and delivers quality, fresh, local produce, much of which is grown in the no-dig garden and onsite polytunnel. Feast over fire events, pop-up BBQs and supper club events litter the calendar. The food is award-winning - Best Premium Food, Good Food Guide, Food Made Good Award, 2 star rosette kitchen etc.
Private dining is available across several charismatic rooms in the main house - The Old Kitchen, The Victorian Room and The Oak Room. There are 24 rooms available and the Barns venue across the courtyard is regarded as one of the best wedding venues in the country, regularly winning awards. Afternoon teas are available at 24 hour notice.
Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin
££££•Barbecue•4.4(458)We're an independent Restaurant, Bar & Pub serving up authentic wood-fired American Barbecue, Southern-inspired dishes, craft beer and cocktails, all in a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Welcome to Craft & Cleaver Hitchin!
Whether it's a laid-back lunch, date night, dinner & drinks with friends or a big celebration, there's a spot for everyone. Settle into one of our cosy booths for dinner or grab a seat at the bar and take in our great range of cocktails and craft beer.
In the Summer months, soak up the sun in our sun-trap garden with some BBQ and a Spritz or get competitive year-round with a game on Hitchin's only Shuffleboard before or after your meal. Our Shuffleboard Alley is available for hire on our website.
Set in an imposing Grade II listed building, with lots of original features, we're perfectly placed for everything from a spontaneous drink to an evening worth making plans for.
Proudly independent, open 7 days a week and always up for a good time.Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant
££££•British•4.6(2,778)Before reading about our fabulous restaurant please note that our loyalty app provides customers with 5% cashback so be sure to search 'ACI loyalty' in your app store before visiting.
Set in the former 1930s Hitchin ballroom, on the first floor, Hermitage Rd restaurant & bar boasts a seasonal, award winning and sustainable premium food offer, and a bar renowned for it's bespoke cocktails, quality wine and beer range. Award-winning food - Best Premium Food, Good Food Guide, Food Made Good sustainability status.
Additionally we also have a street-level Nyetimber collaboration wine bar, which can be hired exclusively, open Friday & Saturdays only from 5pm.
Our coffee shop has also expanded and offers an amazing space to socialise and/or work, open 7 days a week, offering dine-in or take-away bagels and PACT Coffee, plus various size meeting rooms for hire. The coffee shop is also available for evening hire as a venue for private parties, corporate bashes, book launches etc.
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- PPhilipHertfordshire •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoLunch with some friends. Two course menu was brill. Best Cornish Sole ever with great service. I’ll be backMore infoLussmanns - Hitchin££££• Modern European• Hitchin•4.7
- HHollieCambridge/Cambridgeshire •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoSaw a video of pie speciality booked a table that same day. The pie did not disappoint, it was one of the best pies I’ve ever had. Nice venue tooMore infoKite at The Red Hart££££• British• Hitchin•4.5
- MMelanieHertfordshire •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 29, 2026Had an amazing meal and night at The Hermitage Restaurant, an amazing chef takeover for fish night and the food was fab at always and the staff were amazing. Can highly recommend Chef takeover experiences!! Well done Hermitage Team!!!More infoHermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant££££• British• Hitchin•4.6
- NnigelHertfordshire •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 3, 2026Had a fantastic evening at the craft and cleaver. The staff were excellent as was the food. We played shuffle board after dinner which was great. The staff could not have been more accommodating. Full marks.More infoCraft & Cleaver - Hitchin££££• Barbecue• Hitchin•4.4
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