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Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant

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Award winning bar & restaurant in the middle of Hitchin. Serving up exciting food with added theatre
(2265)

Breaks down the barriers of traditional dining by offering the modern equivalent. Contemporary design with reclaimed vintage stripped back décor lends a fun, unpretentious atmospheric feel. It is a great place for meeting with friends and family to socialise and eat the most sumptuous fresh food cooked to perfection in the open kitchen in theatrical style. Snack or feast but there’ll also be lots of sharing platters and breakfast in the bar at weekends after a big night out. The 8 metre long zinc offers a wide range of real ales and lagers and an eclectic selection of well-chosen wines by the bottle or the glass and a quality spirit range for those traditional cocktails. ,
8 meter high vaulted ceiling, arched windows and a stage where many a 60s mega star performed (now a dining area).

30/10/2026

About last night 🤩

Chef Fran Hartshorne and Rob Williamson from The White Horse, Brancaster took over our kitchen and the room was full from start to finish. Seafood, Norfolk flavours and a proper buzz all evening.

A huge thank you to everyone who came down. To our Hitchin and Brancaster regulars who came along to support especially. You made it a night to remember.

Thank you Fran, Rob and the Hermitage Rd. team you were brilliant. 🙌

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29/10/2026

Our guests can’t stop ordering this one.

Tandoori monkfish tail, rich tikka sauce, sauteed spinach and a squeeze of lime. Smoky, creamy and cooked just right. It’s the most talked about dish on our new menu, and it’s easy to see why.

Book your table and see what the fuss is about.
https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/

25/10/2026

Your next favourite cocktail might just be waiting behind our bar! 🍸

Our new cocktail menu has been a great hit over the past few weeks, with plenty of new creations making their way across the bar. From fresh, citrusy flavours to richer, more indulgent combinations, there's plenty to explore on our latest menu.

Here's a little behind-the-scenes look at Yana and Nik doing what they do best. Have you found a new favourite yet?

22/10/2026

Swipe for our Chef Takeover Menu 🦞 Thursday 29th Octobr

The menu for our next Chef Takeover with Fran Hartshorne, Executive Chef at The White Horse, Brancaster, is officially here, and it's shaping up to be a very special evening.

Fran is bringing a taste of the Norfolk coast to Hitchin, with a menu featuring Brancaster oysters, seared king scallops, pan-roasted hake, Cornish sole and half Norfolk lobster, followed by The White Horse's lemon tart or sticky toffee madeleines.

And don't worry if seafood isn't your thing, we'll also have meat and vegetarian alternatives available on the night.

Take a look at the full menu and start deciding what you'll be ordering!

🍽️ Fran Hartshorne x Hermitage Rd.

One night only, with limited tables available. Book yours below!
https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/events/chef-series-fran-hartshorne/

18/10/2026

A little look back at our very first Chef Takeover! 🍽️ (plus a look forward to our next!!)

What a night we had with Nikhil Mahale and the team from Farzi London. From the incredible food to the atmosphere in the restaurant, we couldn't have asked for a better start to our new Chef Takeover series.

And the good news? We're already getting ready for the next one!

We're delighted to be welcoming Fran Hartshorne from The White Horse in Brancaster into the Hermitage kitchen for our next Chef Takeover, bringing another exciting evening of food to Hitchin. Thursday 29th October | £50pp

If our first event was anything to go by, you won't want to miss this one!
Keep an eye on our socials for the menu landing this week!

BOOK NOW:https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/events/chef-series-fran-hartshorne/

15/10/2026

Cheers to 30 years! 🥂

This month, Anglian Country Inns turns 30. And here at Hermitage Rd, we’re toasting 15 of those years!

It all began in 1996 with one little pub on the Norfolk coast. Today we have a beautiful collection of 10 award-winning, independent pubs and restaurants, and we couldn’t be prouder of every one.

Our home has a story of its own. Back in the 1930s this was the Hermitage Ballrooms, known to locals as The Herm. The dancing, the music and the glamour all happened right here. Now we get to keep the good times going in our stunning bar and restaurant plus we have gained our gorgeous coffee shop to boot ☕️

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped build the business over the last three decades and make so many people happy. That’s our brilliant team and you, our wonderful guests. Cheers to you all!

Here’s to the next chapter. 🍷

11/10/2026

Christmas is closer than you think... 🎄

We know Christmas might still feel a little way off, but our festive diary is already filling up!

Whether you’re planning a Christmas get-together with friends, the annual work party or simply looking for an excuse to get everyone around the table, now is a good time to get something in the diary.

We’ll be celebrating throughout the festive season here at Hermitage Rd., and with some of our most popular dates already booking up, we recommend securing your reservation sooner rather than later!

BOOK NOW - https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/christmas-parties-hitchin/✨🎄✨✨✨

05/10/2026

CHEF TAKEOVER, take two! 🦞

We're thrilled to welcome Fran Hartshorne, Executive Head Chef at The White Horse in Brancaster, to Hermitage Rd. on 29th October.

Fran has spent 20 years at the award-winning Norfolk coastal favourite, and was named Unsung Hero of the Year at the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2025. She's bringing us local, seasonal Norfolk dishes with plenty of seafood. The White Horse hosts sell-out seafood events every year, so having Fran with us is a big one!

BOOK your table now by emailing [email protected], Menu coming soon!

Address

20-21 Hermitage Road
Hitchin
SG51

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	9:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+441462433603

Website

http://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/

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