The best restaurants serving British food in Hitchin Highbury North Hertfordshire East of England

So disappointed… we came here for New Years, £95 a person (including one glass of champagne on arrival to be fair, but none of the other drinks after). Plus some hats and balloons on the table which admittedly added to the atmosphere. We’ve eaten across the globe, at the Ritz etc and we know what to expect for the price. Our French server was fantastic and the music was lovely but we were so disappointed by the food. The chicken was dry and overcooked, same with the veg; which was a mixture of mulchy broccoli, carrot that had the consistency of baby food, and what seemed like leftover Brussel sprouts, all with no seasoning… like something you’d get at a primary school dinner. The duck was dry with the fat completely under rendered (still gooey). The rack of lamb was far more fat than lamb, and burnt on the edges (clearly had been waiting around for a while). We left before desert even came and were charged the full price of the meal without management even coming over to talk to us. In fact, they actively ignored us as we walked out. It seems like such a shame as it clearly has the potential to be a lovely bistro spot to rival some of the best places in Hitchin. We were so excited for this meal. Unfortunately they clearly had overbooked the small venue - and had added far more extra covers than the small kitchen could provide for. Personally I feel sorry for the poor chefs and waitress who had to try and handle the consequences of these poor choices from management. I hope they do better. But we will not be returning sadly - even though we are locals. If you are looking for a good quality meal we recommend you eat elsewhere (eg. Lussmanns).

Although very busy the service was quick and friendly . The food was and fresh perfectly cooked excellent for brunch. Coffee was the best ever!

Such a lovely owner and an amazing smoothie, she really took the time to make sure it was right and had so much pride in her products, my partner drank the smoothie in about 5 minutes it was so nice 😊

Without doubt this is the best traditional greasy spoon I've found in Hitchin - a really good generous portion of cooked to order breakfast for just £3.50, superb value.

Came here for lunch with my family today. Fab service, and the most delicious food for great prices. Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend the cod wrap!

Freddy is amazing And a very good landlord And his team is great. Feel very homely and a good thing you always have new IPAs all of time

Was a great meal. Food was brilliant. Emmie was amazing.

Excellent service from Kayleigh and great food! Lovely pub, and great staff!

Dinner was served in a bar below a room full of kids who were practising karate and making a noise above us like a herd of elephants. The food took an age to be served and finally arrived lukewarm and tasteless. Really disappointing. Won’t be eating there again

Our friend who is a disabled pensioner and regular customer had a hospital appointment and was taken by a hospital driver arrived back 25 minutes before opening. She had lunch arranged with friends the driver knocked and the landlord told him not opening for 25 minutes. Ended up with an eighty plus disabled pensioner waiting outside in this weather for that time. You could have at least let the lady have a seat inside you did not have to serve her. You should be ashamed of yourself and feel totally embarrassed. I hope that people read about your lack of hospitality, when we come down to visit you have lost our custom

A cafe but much more . An excellent menu . I had vegetable lasagna with salad and chips , my friend had scampi chips and salad . Good portions very tasty. Apple pie and custard to follow also very nice . Staff very polite and the cafe was spotless.

This corner cafe near the market changed hands, struggled, shut, and is now operating as a Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. If you're after an old-fashioned fry-up in Hitchin there are plenty of options, both basic and hipster, but you won't find it here any more.

We regularly pop in for some food or in the summer sit outside with a coffee. The food is GREAT. Always freshly prepared and always served nice and hot. I'm a huge fan of their omlettes and my husband enjoys their liver. Their cooked breakfasts are always a winner. Always more food than we can manage to eat.

Friendly welcoming waitress, ( young, brown hair and glasses) , good service , nice food. Loved the salted caramel hot chocolate that was recommended to us. Highly recommend as waitress even made our dog feel special!

Just had a great afternoon tea with family. Lovely staff, so helpful and easy. The sandwich and cake selection was perfect and as much tea as we wanted. Great location right next to the old part of Hitchin.