Hermitage Rd.

I can't remember the last time I was in Hitchin, so had no idea they had such a great restaurant. The restaurant is upstairs. They also have a cafe and a cute shop at street level.

The restaurant used to be a music hall (the stage remains). The ceilings are vaulted and the front window is the one in their logo so the room has masses of natural light.

The menu is varied and could accommodate the pickiest of eaters. The food was great. The fennel in the duck could have made more of an appearance (maybe the menu said 'hint of fennel') but apart from that it was all good.

Beautiful place inside an old ballroom. Had a stage for live music. Full bar. Food was excellent. Mix of typical pub fare, steaks, and curry. I had the lamb shank which was tender and delicious. Sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I've had.

Nice coffee during the daytime if in that area of town. Food is OK but it's not carling.
The bar area is great with decent ales and reasonably priced. You can even get teas in the evening.

This used to be one of my favourite places to eat outside of London.

However recently I have been disappointed with the menu options. Not many options.

On the upside its a great place for drinks and the staff are always very eager to please.

Located in a high-ceiling historical building and separated into a bar and a restaurant area, this place serves great food, served by nice people.
The restaurant area is like a big hall with long tables, which may not suit everybody, but they manage to keep a warm atmosphere, decorated with a few pieces of modern art. The kitchen is also open to this hall.
Reservation recommended.

This place looks great and has a feeling that you are in New York or a London restaurant not Hitchin. Food here is great, been a few times, the latest was for a Sunday carve your own roast. Brilliant idea, get 6 people together and then you get a roast with all the trimmings to carve at the table. We had beef which was tender and more than enough for all. Roasties were to die for... all good. Also been for dinner and can recommend the platters.

They can be a bit funny about letting you in just for drinks, trying to keep the bar unclustered but the atmosphere is worth it. Great little coffee shop downstairs as well to while away an afternoon. Brilliant addition to Hitchin.

I'm not a Hitchin local but this is worth a stop by if for the bathrooms and nothing else. The boudoir theme was fun as was the decor in the main bar. We had an excellent selection of shots involving baileys and jam, always fun at the end of a night out. The clientele are mixed too - not just young folks but some old soaks like me and family groups. Apparently the food is excellent - this being yummy mummy territory that's a good sign. My review is based on drinks only but I'll head back for eats next time I'm there for sure.

This place is fantastic! Been here a few times with work and friends recently as I've been in Stevenage, great atmosphere, great cocktails and awesome food. The staff are friendly and entertaining. Could not recommend more.

I'll be visiting whenever I'm in Stevenage :)

Great place to grab a quick bite and a good coffee in the cafe and a great place to have a sit down meal with friends upstairs

Definitely the best "upmarket" or "gastro" type bar/restaurant you'll find in Hitchin. The food is spectacular and there's a reason you usually have to book well in advance at the weekends when trying to dine here.

Decent selection of beers, ales and wines on tap as well.

It's not a cheap place to go, but I think you get what you pay for.