Best Casual Restaurants in Hitchin

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BedfordHarpendenHitchinKnebworthLutonStevenage

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AmpthillHarpendenHitchinKnebworthLutonStevenage

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CharmingDog-friendlyGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin restaurant

1. Craft & Cleaver - Hitchin

4.5

Awesome(287)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Hitchin

Booked 29 times today

Craft & Cleaver is a Brooklyn-Inspired Barbecue Restaurant & Bar – bringing authentic wood-fired Barbecue, expertly-sourced Craft Beer & awesome Cocktails to Hitchin.Proudly independent, open 7 days a week!

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2. Kite at The Red Hart

4.7

Exceptional(674)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Hitchin

Booked 10 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. Lussmanns - Hitchin

4.6

Exceptional(2304)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Hitchin

Booked 17 times today

Centrally located in a partially grade II listed building off Market Place in this bustling, historic town, Lussmanns Hitchin is unique in having a stylish diners’ bar. Pull up a stool and enjoy a selection of bar tapas or have an apéritif before your meal. During the summer months, take a pavement seat to watch the world go by.

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4. Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

4.2

Awesome(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Hitchin

Booked 5 times today

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.

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5. The George and Dragon

3.9

Excellent(298)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Stevenage

Booked 6 times today

In 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.

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6. Mevan Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Hitchin

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Mevan Restaurant. We look forward to serving you soon!

7. El Bar de Tapas

4.9

Exceptional(1647)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Stevenage

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to El Bar de Tapas!We are a family run business in the heart of the historic Stevenage High Street; creating fantastic food by combining the finest imported products with sustainably sourced local produce.

8. The Cricketers

4.3

Awesome(947)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hitchin

Booked 11 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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9. Draper Arms Stevenage

3.0

Good(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Stevenage

Located in Stevenage, the Drapers Arms is a friendly local pub offering great meals and drinks and a real home away from home vibe. With an amazing selection of tasty meals from pub classics like our scrumptious pie to our delightful Sunday roast, we have something for everyone. Just joining us with some friends? We have an amazing selection of craft lagers and real ales or some devilish gins if they are more likely to take your fancy. We hope to welcome you soon.

10. The Lytton Arms

4.6

Exceptional(716)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Knebworth

Booked 17 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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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire •4 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Nice restaurant and good value. N
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Lussmanns - HitchinPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Hitchin
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4.6
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Wayne
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our experience can be summed up by Homer Simpson, "Mmmm, meat!!!" Service was brilliant, even though it was fairly busy, and staff were very pleasant and helpful and attentive.
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Craft & Cleaver - HitchinPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Hitchin
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4.5
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Libby
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Lovely lunch , we had Beef and stilton pie , mash and vegetables, all cooked beautifully and very tasty. Staff were friendly and attentive All in all a lovely lunch in lovely surroundings.
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The George and DragonPrice: Moderate• British• Stevenage
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3.9
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Another amazing Sunday lunch! Great ambience, wonderful service and reasonably priced. The cauliflower cheese is my Roman Empire!!
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Kite at The Red HartPrice: Expensive• British• Hitchin
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4.7
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Sarah
Hertfordshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
Was a lovely atmosphere and food was delicious. Would definitely return.
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Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory HotelPrice: Expensive• European• Hitchin
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4.2

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