Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Hitchin

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HarpendenHitchinKnebworthLetchworthLutonStevenage

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HarpendenHitchinKnebworthLetchworthLutonStevenage

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A photo of Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant restaurant

1. Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2688)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Hitchin

Booked 28 times today

Set in the impressive former 1930s Hitchin ballroom, on the first floor, Hermitage Rd restaurant & bar boasts a seasonal, award winning and sustainable premium food offer, from the awarding winning ACI team and a bar renowned for it's bespoke cocktails, quality wine and beer range. Recently refurbished.Additionally we also have a street-level wine bar, which we collaborated with the award-winning Nyetimber to create. This intimate and romantic space can be hired exclusively, and is open on Friday & Saturdays only from 5pm. We serve a variety of small plates, including oysters and is perfect for a pre dinner glass/snack. Our coffee shop has also expanded and offers an amazing space to socialise and/or work, open 7 days a week, offering dine-in or take-away bagels and PACT Coffee, plus various size meeting rooms for hire. The coffee shop is also available for evening hire as a venue for private parties, corporate bashes, book launches etc.

A photo of Kite at The Red Hart restaurant

2. Kite at The Red Hart

4.7

Exceptional(699)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Hitchin

Booked 7 times today

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.

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3. The George and Dragon

3.9

Excellent(316)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Stevenage

TEMPORARILY CLOSEDIn the heart of Graveley, Hertfordshire, this charming English Village Pub welcomes families and their four-legged companions. With rustic farmhouse charm and clean, airy spaces The George & Dragon offers modern British classics and comforting Sunday roasts led by Head Chef Matthew Lewis. The building's inviting ambience extends to its English Country garden, where flowers frame Graveley's countryside. Families love our play area, choose a table and watch the children play while ordering from the QR codes straight from your phone, no need to get up, we bring everything to you. At The George and Dragon, our idyllic setting creates cherished moments and joyful memories.Graveley is a little village just outside Stevenage, a stone's throw away from Lister Hospital, Graveley Fruit Farm, Stevenage Garden Centre, Chestfield Downs Golf and Fitness Club, Weston, Baldock and Hitchin.

A photo of Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel restaurant

4. Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

4.4

Awesome(45)

££££Price: Expensive

• European • Hitchin

Behind every delectable dish at Hitchin Priory Hotel stands the creativity, passion, and precision of our esteemed chef. With a culinary journey steeped in tradition yet infused with innovation, our chef embodies the essence of fine dining. His commitment to sourcing local produce, mastering global cuisines, and crafting unique flavour profiles ensures that every meal becomes a memorable experience for our guests. Join us in celebrating not just the food, but the artist behind it.

A photo of The Farmhouse at Redcoats restaurant

5. The Farmhouse at Redcoats

4.7

Exceptional(1824)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Hitchin

Booked 25 times today

The Farmhouse at Redcoats is set in a beautiful 15th century farmhouse and gardens nestled in the north Hertfordshire countryside. Sherwin Jacobs heads the kitchen and promises to deliver an experience you will not forget specialising in quality, fresh, local produce. Private dinning is available in the charismatic main house rooms. Please call us directly to book an afternoon tea, 24 hour notice is needed.

A photo of The Fox at Willian restaurant

6. The Fox at Willian

4.5

Awesome(2781)

££££Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Letchworth

Booked 11 times today

The Fox is an award winning pub & fine dining restaurant with rooms located in picturesque Willian near Letchworth, North Hertfordshire. It has a great locals bar serving a wide selection of real ales and lagers, dog friendly. Our newly refurbished stylish, relaxed 2 rosette restaurant serves an abundance of locally sourced seasonal produce with an accessible wine list as well as an extensive bar menu.We have created a beautifully landscaped outside dining area with heating and lighting. Each table has an umbrella for cover, but please come prepared for inclement weather. If the weather takes a turn for the worse and you have booked an outside table we may not be able to accommodate you inside.The Fox also boasts 8 beautifully designed bedrooms adjoining the pub which are open all year round. 5 of our our bedrooms are also dog friendly.

7. The Cricketers

4.4

Awesome(969)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hitchin

Booked 13 times today

A gem of a village pub serving pizzas, artisan burgers, pub classics with great pints and playgrounds. Set in the North Herts village of Weston. Acres of beer garden, kids play areas, families, muddy boots and dogs very welcome in our bar area. Our beautiful Pavilion restaurant is open for all day for reservations Mondays through to Sunday. Our normal pub garden benches will be available as usual on a walk-in basis for food from our outside kitchen! Our patio area is now available for bookings to guarantee your table outside, you can also order from our full restaurant menu!

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8. Lavish Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1427)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Stevenage

Booked 11 times today

We are a mediterranean inspired grill in the heart of Stevenage Old Town, serving the very best steaks, grills and fresh fish alongside some amazing cocktails.Our steaks are our signature dish, these are very carefully sourced and cooked by our master grill chefs on the word renowned Josper grill.Our restaurant is rated no 1 on trip advisor. We have live music every Friday.We look forward to welcoming you, please call our reservations team for any further information.

9. The Lytton Arms

4.7

Exceptional(748)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Knebworth

Booked 10 times today

A casual and charming pub with beer at its heart! Set in the beautiful village of Old Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, just on the edge of the historic Knebworth Estate, surrounded by wonderful walks and cycle routes. Our new menu showcases the best of local seasonal produce, all freshly prepared on site. Micheal Kirby the new head chef, classically trained, offers a contemporary take on pub classic dishes. Book ahead for Sunday lunch as it is always popular. Beautiful beer garden with some covered areas.Please note we have different offers for:Monday / Tuesday - Drinks only Wednesday - Saturday - Full menuSunday - Sunday LunchPlease call the pub directly for private events.

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10. Lussmanns - Harpenden

4.8

Exceptional(2803)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Harpenden

Booked 28 times today

Situated in an 18th century former coach house overlooking Leyton Green, Lussmanns Harpenden has a delightful rural character and feel. Guests can enjoy courtyard dining in the charming walled garden and private meals in our lovely first floor room. We are a short stroll from leafy Rothamsted Park, the boutique high street shops and Public Halls.

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Layla
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
outstanding as usual service is always a A+ food is brilliant. well priced for what you get. cocktails are always to die for. will definitely come again
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Hermitage Rd Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Hitchin
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4.6
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DebVIP
Bedfordshire •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Visited to try the new Summer menu and it didn't disappoint. The cod dish with parsley veloute was delicious as was the Passionfruit white chocolate pavlova. Good value for the standard of food and staff always friendly and attentive.
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Kite at The Red HartPrice: Expensive• British• Hitchin
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4.7
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Theresa
Hertfordshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jul 2025
We had a very pleasant lunch in the Orangery restaurant. The staff are welcoming, friendly, attentive and helpful. There is a comprehensive menu for all tastes and the food is well presented and delicious. At the end of our meal, we enjoyed a walk around the beautiful garden.
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The Farmhouse at RedcoatsPrice: Expensive• British• Hitchin
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4.7
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Denise
Hertfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
Superb pub - welcoming staff, fantastic food and great atmosphere. The staff were so helpful and the menu choice was excellent - and reasonably price too! The pub is situated in a lovely village with a fab garden as well. We will definitely return!
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The George and DragonPrice: Moderate• British• Stevenage
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3.9
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Natalee
Bedfordshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
This is my second visit here for Afternoon Tea, i would highly rate this for good value, great atmosphere & excellent service & food is yummy too!
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Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory HotelPrice: Expensive• European• Hitchin
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4.4

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