Kite at The Red Hart

Name: Kite at The Red Hart
Address: 28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, SG5 1BG
Telephone: 01462 441551
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (696)

£26 to £40

British

28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Welcome to Kite at The Red Hart, we are looking forward to serving you! All reservations will be sat indoors unless by request and each booking is for 1hr 45 mins.

Please note we are a cashless venue. Card and contactless payments only.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Pub
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
01462 441551
Website
http://www.kiteredhart.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Olly Varney
Private party facilities
We cater for every type of function at Kite, from birthday parties and corporate functions. We have two main hire spaces: The Marshall Room, a private room ideal for functions up to 60 guests, and The Stretch Tent for up to 100, perfect for those looking to make the most of good weather
Private party contact
Jess: 01462 441551

Location
28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG
Neighborhood
Hitchin
Cross street
We are down Bucklersbury - just off Hitchin Market Square.
Parking details
Parking is available at Portmill Car Park or St Marys Car Park - both within a 5 minute walk and free after 6pm.
Public transit
Hitchin train station is a 15 minute walk away.Closest car parks are St Mary's Car Park and Biggin Lane Car Park.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 696 people are saying

Kite at The Red Hart 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Best Food
Hertfordshire
Innovative
Hertfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hertfordshire
Healthy
Hertfordshire
Hot spot
Hertfordshire
Great for fine wines
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining
Hertfordshire
Romantic
Hertfordshire
Good for special occasions
Hertfordshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kite at The Red Hart offers "amazing food" with "impeccable service" and a "wonderful friendly team." Guests rave about the "fantastic Sunday roast" and "high-quality" meals. The venue is praised for its "great ambience" and welcoming staff, making it a favorite for special occasions despite occasional service delays.

696 Reviews

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sud
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely evening celebrating our anniversary. We were looked after from the moment we stepped in. Treated and attended to so generously across the evening. Food was spot on too. Thank you.
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Jacqueline
Hertfordshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub/restaurant. Great staff and fabulous good and cocktails
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Brenda VIP
London28 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everyone enjoyed their choice of starter and main. To be honest I was a little disappointed with the asparagus and quails egg starter and my partners crab arancini didn’t seem to have much crab or tasted of crab. Everything else including burger, chicken pie, pea spaghetti was great. Service was nice and friendly - a follow up order of a pint of lager took forever and we had to ask several times. Nice setting. Would go again.
Kite at The Red HartResponded 2 days ago
Hi Brenda! Thanks so much for your review! Apologies some of our food and service wasn't up to the 5* standard we know it can be, but we are so glad the great things trumped the not so great and you would visit us again! Hopefully see you very soon to bump up that extra star!
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Amanda
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A regular diner at The Kite, this was sadly somewhat of a lacklustre experience. My friend was visiting from out of town and it was a 'no-brainier' for me in terms of where to go to eat. Service, whilst very pleasant as always, was on this occasion very slow with team members choosing to chat extensively with regulars, rather than serving. We were left so long with dessert menus we ended up giving up waiting, didn't order and had to go to the bar to settle up our bill. Unfortunately, despite this being one of my go to roasts, it was a bit underwhelming with very dry inedible beef, which wasn't questioned when the plates were cleared. That said, the rest of the dish, along with the flat iron steak were of the usual standard and very tasty. Hopefully, we just chose an off day this time.
Kite at The Red HartResponded 5 days ago
Hi Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback on your visit last Sunday. I am truly sorry that your experience was affected and that the service did not meet your usual expectations; we strongly believe that this is not the experience we aim to provide. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you frequently visit and receive wonderful service. Your patience is greatly appreciated, and on behalf of us, we'd love to make it up to you on your next visit. Please feel free to provide us with your email address, where I can personally address this and offer a better experience. Thank you again, and we hope to see you very soon. Jack
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for the best Sunday lunch in Hitchin, then you need to look no further. The food is amazing, the service superb and a wonderful friendly team. One of our favourite places to go.
Kite at The Red HartResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the high praise! We're so glad you chose to dine with us on Sunday, and look forward to seeing you return.
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Wendy
Hertfordshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food - quality is fabulous. Staff were all lovely. Couldn't fault. Gave my husband a fabulous Father's Day lunch. Thank you.
Kite at The Red HartResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you Wendy for choosing to celebrate with us on Father's Day, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit!
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MARK
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice birthday celebration. Staff were friendly. Food good Ambience good overall
Kite at The Red HartResponded on June 4, 2025
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon for another occasion.
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Treena
Bedfordshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food , well presented and of high quality. Service impeccable with welcoming friendly staff . Our friends visiting with us for first time said they thought it was the best pub restaurant food they had ever eaten . Our third visit and we will be returning.
Kite at The Red HartResponded on June 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you and your friends had such a great experience - it means a lot to hear. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit soon!
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Anthony
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best pub roasts I've had. Almost as good as my mum's
Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
Thanks so much Anthony for leaving a 5* review! Nothing beats a mum's Sunday Roast, but we are glad we achieved close to it! Hopefully see you again very soon.
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Julie
Hertfordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quality food well presented. Small but varied menu excellent service. This was my first visit but it won’t be the last. Small point restaurant was on the chilly side
Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
Thanks so much Julie for this glowing review! Our aim is always to keep top quality presentation and service, and are so glad you experienced this. Hopefully see you again soon, we'll whack those radiators up for you!
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FAQs

Kite at The Red Hart is rated 4.7 stars by 696 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG

Additional information

Cross street
We are down Bucklersbury - just off Hitchin Market Square.
Neighborhood
Hitchin
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available at Portmill Car Park or St Marys Car Park - both within a 5 minute walk and free after 6pm.
Public transit
Hitchin train station is a 15 minute walk away.Closest car parks are St Mary's Car Park and Biggin Lane Car Park.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Olly Varney
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kiteredhart.co.uk/
Phone number
01462 441551
Private party facilities
We cater for every type of function at Kite, from birthday parties and corporate functions. We have two main hire spaces: The Marshall Room, a private room ideal for functions up to 60 guests, and The Stretch Tent for up to 100, perfect for those looking to make the most of good weather
Private party contact
Jess: 01462 441551

Kite at The Red Hart

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About this restaurant

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Private dining

The Marshall Room - Private Dining

The Marshall Room - Drinks & Dancing

The Stretch Tent

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