Best restaurants in Hitchin

Found within a quirky but deeply stylish 15th-century farmhouse hotel, The Farmhouse restaurant is an award-winning spot for creative dishes. Each plate is devised with produce from the restaurant's own no-dig garden, local suppliers, and foraging efforts.

Found within a renovated ballroom on Hermitage Road, this is a restaurant and bar known for elegant, bespoke cocktails, fine wines and glorious seasonal dishes. Expect perfect steaks cooked over charcoal, gastropub-style mains, and a warm ambience.

An on trend, bare-brick restaurant in Hitchin centre, Los Reyes has made its home in the old Kings Arms pub, but don’t expect pub grub. This is a popular destination for authentic Spanish tapas formed with local produce.

This gorgeous little Mediterranean grill and tapas bar in Hitchin boasts tasty small plates, Spanish craft beer, and a huge array of signature and classic cocktails. The exposed-brick restaurant covers two floors which are connected by a spiral staircase.

While it may be little by name, this lovely Thai restaurant in the centre of Hitchin is certainly not little by nature. The team creates delicious food inspired by recipes passed down through the generations.

The Radcliffe Arms is a popular pub known for its craft beer and fresh stone-baked pizzas. If you’re after an evening quiz night, signature pizzas, and a pint (or three), this is the spot for you.

Modern cafe The Groundworks serves up stellar cups of coffee and next-level brunch dishes seven days a week. Better yet, there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for people to enjoy.

All-day dining spot Cinnabar Hitchin serves everything from lazy breakfasts to stone-baked pizzas, burgers and tapas in the evening. Everything is made fresh in-house, and there’s a daily happy hour deal to wash it all down with.