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Set over two floors in the middle of Hitchin - Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant

4.6 (2662)
£26 to £40
British
20-21 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Set in the impressive former 1930s Hitchin ballroom, on the first floor, Hermitage Rd restaurant & bar boasts a seasonal, award winning and sustainable premium food offer, from the awarding winning ACI team and a bar renowned for it's bespoke cocktails, quality wine and beer range. Recently refurbished.

Additionally we also have a street-level wine bar, which we collaborated with the award-winning Nyetimber to create. This intimate and romantic space can be hired exclusively, and is open on Friday & Saturdays only from 5pm. We serve a variety of small plates, including oysters and is perfect for a pre dinner glass/snack.

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.




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–11:30 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:30 Sun 10:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:15 Lunch & Dinner Sat 12:00–21:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–21:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fulvio Rupena
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Room @ the top' which is available for private dining and afternoon meetings.Our new Oyster Bar is also available for private hire, perfect for smaller more intimate parties.We also have fully equipped meeting rooms for hire in our new Coffee & Bagel Bar, with capacity for 8, 12 or 16 people.
  • Area
    Hitchin
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the Queen Mother Theatre Car Park or Portmill Car Park, both within a 2 minute walk and free after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Here at Hermitage Rd Restaurant & Bar we're ideally located in Hitchin's town centre. With Hitchin train station only a 10 minute walk down Walsworth Road, here are also bus stops on Hermitage Road itself. We're fortunate to have 2 car parks only a 5 minute walk away, St Mary's short-stay and Woodside long-stay.
  • Entertainment
    Magic Music & Mojitos - 1st Thursday of the month from 7pmSunday acoustic sessions 7-9 pm, live music coming your way on the last Sunday in the month & ‘happy 2 hours’ on selected cocktails.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,662 people are saying

Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere and consistently "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and the attentive staff who make dining experiences special. The Sunday roast is a highlight, and the restaurant is praised for being a "great place for special occasions." Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience is highly recommended.

2,662 Reviews
  1. Richard

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Beef Sunday Roast which was really tasty. The wine list is also very good!

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  2. Sarah

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening at the Hermitage for our anniversary. Mollie was a great server. Knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list and really friendly. She made the evening for us just by being very sweet and kind. The food was delicious. The wine was delicious and we were given a free glass of prosecco because it was our anniversary. Thank you!

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  3. Nicholas VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Monthly Friday lunch at The Hermitage, quiet's, but food, service and value all excellent as usual.

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  4. Steph

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience in The Hermitage. Special mention has to go to the barman who made us two cocktails that were not on the menu, including going to the effort of working out which cocktail it was I wanted after I forgot the name!

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  5. Ona

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food and lovely service as always, will of course be back!

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  6. Stephen

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the server was excellent, very smelly and helpful.

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  7. Nawdip

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food is second to none. It is the best place in Hitchin to eat lunch or dinner

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  8. Scott VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and food very friendly staff. A lovely destination

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  9. Lilly

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service, lovely evening overall.

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  10. laura

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and dining experience! Loved this place!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
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20-21 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT

Additional information

  • Area
    Hitchin
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–11:30 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:30 Sun 10:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:15 Lunch & Dinner Sat 12:00–21:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–21:45
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at the Queen Mother Theatre Car Park or Portmill Car Park, both within a 2 minute walk and free after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Here at Hermitage Rd Restaurant & Bar we're ideally located in Hitchin's town centre. With Hitchin train station only a 10 minute walk down Walsworth Road, here are also bus stops on Hermitage Road itself. We're fortunate to have 2 car parks only a 5 minute walk away, St Mary's short-stay and Woodside long-stay.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fulvio Rupena
  • Entertainment
    Magic Music & Mojitos - 1st Thursday of the month from 7pmSunday acoustic sessions 7-9 pm, live music coming your way on the last Sunday in the month & ‘happy 2 hours’ on selected cocktails.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Room @ the top' which is available for private dining and afternoon meetings.Our new Oyster Bar is also available for private hire, perfect for smaller more intimate parties.We also have fully equipped meeting rooms for hire in our new Coffee & Bagel Bar, with capacity for 8, 12 or 16 people.
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