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Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin

4.5 (333)
£26 to £40
Barbecue
17 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1JQ

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
Craft & Cleaver is a Brooklyn-Inspired Barbecue Restaurant & Bar – bringing authentic wood-fired Barbecue, expertly-sourced Craft Beer & awesome Cocktails to Hitchin.

Proudly independent, open 7 days a week!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • Cross street
    Bancroft & Hermitage Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A 15 minute walk from Hitchin Train Station, and lots of bus stops just outside the restaurant!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let The Good Times Flow 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, Mimosas, Craft Beer, Margaritas & Hot Drinks for only £27.50pp Available daily 12pm until 5pm (last sitting 3:30pm). Price is for drinks only and you'll need to order at least a Main Course each from our Main Menu. T&C's: This offer will be available for tables seating up until and including 3:30pm Each table booked for bottomless brunch will be allowed 90 minutes from the booking time This offer is not available in December We operate a Think 25 policy, and guests may be asked to show proof of age to participate Guests are required to drink responsibly at all times Management reserve the right to refuse service at any time Prices are per person and food/drinks cannot be shared
    Bottomless Brunch Photo

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What 333 people are saying

Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Craft & Cleaver in Hitchin offers an outstanding BBQ experience with "amazing food and service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include the "Texas tray" and a wide range of craft beers. The friendly staff ensures a memorable visit, and the ambience is perfect for both family gatherings and casual outings. Highly recommended!
333 Reviews
  1. Shanika

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an exceptional experience at this establishment! The service was outstanding, attentive, and friendly, making us feel right at home. The Hugo cocktails were crafted to perfection, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I can’t wait to return for another delightful visit. Highly recommend.

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  2. Ruby

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my partner went for dinner here, I had the brisket burnt ends which were complimented beautifully with the bean chilli. My partner had the mac n cheese with the pulled pork and we both agreed it was the best mac n cheese ever!! We will 100% be going back, the price matches the quality of the food. There was a lovely ambience in there.

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  3. Jake

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters very over priced, and not really needed!

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  4. Mel

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service as usual. Food is soooooo good. Served hot, always tasty and plenty of it!!!

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  5. Paul

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal, along with great service. Would certainly go back.

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  6. Richard

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good range of food and our selections were tasty and well.presented. Service was great

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  7. Kayleigh

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was fantastic and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We had an issue where some of our party were late due to traffic but there wasn’t any pressure. Very calm relaxed setting.

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  8. Bill

    Hertfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we were unable to try Craft and Cleaver due to a power outage at their premises. As it was for a special occasion we were obviously unhappy but had a lovely meal elsewhere. Apparently we will be offered another date with a discount soon but haven't heard anything yet.

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  9. Simon

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing venue, great food & friendly staff. Definitely recommend

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  10. Neil

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always, especially impressed with the waiting staff who were great with the kids and vert discreet about my accessibility needs - this goes a long way with me. looking forward to dining there again soon.

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Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin is rated 4.5 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin

17 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bancroft & Hermitage Road
  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A 15 minute walk from Hitchin Train Station, and lots of bus stops just outside the restaurant!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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