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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 (2686)
£26 to £40
British
20-21 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

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.




Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:15 pm–5:15 pm Lunch & Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    01462 433603
  • Website
    http://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Oli Sturt
  • Catering
    Our Wine Bar offers a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere, ideal for small-group gatherings. Need a professional space for your next meeting? Our contemporary Coffee & Bagel Bar features fully equipped meeting rooms, complete with everything you need for a successful session.
  • Private party facilities
    Experience our 'Room @ The Top', perfect for private dining, corporate meetings, and exclusive events. We also offer full venue hire for larger gatherings, ensuring a tailored and memorable experience for all your professional and social occasions.
  • Location
    20-21 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT
  • Neighborhood
    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, there 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.
  • 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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Experiences

  • Set Dinner

    £22.00 - £26.00 per person

    Jun 11, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    Midweek Dining Just Got Better! Enjoy a delicious set lunch at Hermitage Rd, available Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Choose from two courses for £22 or three courses for £26, featuring a selection of seasonal dishes crafted to satisfy every palate. Perfect for a relaxed midday meal or an early evening treat.

  • Set Lunch

    £22.00 - £26.00 per person

    Jun 11, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    Midweek Dining Just Got Better! Enjoy a delicious set lunch at Hermitage Rd, available Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Choose from two courses for £22 or three courses for £26, featuring a selection of seasonal dishes crafted to satisfy every palate. Perfect for a relaxed midday meal or an early evening treat.

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Make your weekends extra special with brunch at Hermitage Rd, served exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Our menu features a mix of brunch classics and seasonal favourites, crafted with quality ingredients and a creative touch. Whether you're in the mood for something indulgent, light, or fancy pairing your plate with a morning cocktail, our stylish surroundings and welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect way to start your day.

Menu

Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/4/2022.

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What 2,686 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • 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 is a vibrant establishment in Hitchin known for its "first class" food and "excellent service." Guests appreciate its New York-style interior and spacious layout. The menu offers a variety of delicious options, with standout dishes like the Chateaubriand beef and sea bass. Staff are often praised for being "super attentive" and "friendly," enhancing the dining experience. While occasional service issues occur, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions and casual visits alike.
2,686 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super value early evening menu, fantastic quality - I had the heirloom and whipped feta salad followed by the saffron risotto - to die for!!!

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  2. Nicholas VIP

    London29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friday lunch, dining room a little quiet, but service very good. Food to usual high standard, good range of wines. Good welcome on arrival.

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  3. Caz

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the supper club

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  4. Annerly

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great taste experience at the 2nd Supper Club Series, great menu choices with a Greek theme.

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  5. Lynne

    Hertfordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was first class Had a lovely evening Thank you

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  6. Jess

    Bedfordshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was lovely and Grace our waitress was super attentive and so friendly. The only downside was no drinks available as the gas had run out for the pumps so not soft drinks or beer, only bottled. There was no concession offered for the lack of drinks available and the bar man was very much of the attitude ‘ not my problem’. Apart from this, we had a very pleasant meal and it was unfortunate that it started with a bit of a negative with the bar man.

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  7. Choothum

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chateaubriand beef was delicious. Staff was attentive.

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  8. Becca

    Hertfordshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice evening but staff didn’t seem to know about the ACI app benefits and didn’t get house wine discounts as expected

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  9. Sarah

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish the staff were very professional and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Our food was faultless, we were a party of 4, two had steaks which were cooked perfectly, one had the roast chicken and the other pork belly. The meals arrived on time.

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  10. Kelly

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Fathers Day brunch. The food was lovely. Good service & good value for money

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FAQs

Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2686 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant

20-21 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:15 pm–5:15 pm Lunch & Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • 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, there 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
    Oli Sturt
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01462 433603
  • Catering
    Our Wine Bar offers a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere, ideal for small-group gatherings. Need a professional space for your next meeting? Our contemporary Coffee & Bagel Bar features fully equipped meeting rooms, complete with everything you need for a successful session.
  • Private party facilities
    Experience our 'Room @ The Top', perfect for private dining, corporate meetings, and exclusive events. We also offer full venue hire for larger gatherings, ensuring a tailored and memorable experience for all your professional and social occasions.
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