Iconic Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Hitchin

Hermitage Rd. is a stunning restaurant and bar in Hitchin set in a historic ballroom with rustic charm. We’re also home to the local’s favourite coffee shop and serve up spectacular hand-selected wines in our Wine Bar. Open every day of the week, join us for seasonal dishes, bespoke cocktails and fine wines from around the world, as well as our popular brunches and roasts.

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A much-loved Restaurant

Located in Hitchin town centre, visit us for a unique restaurant experience with our innovative menu showcasing the best local, seasonal ingredients.

Our Head Chef, Oli Sturt, and his dedicated team craft visually stunning and delicious dishes that cater to all palates. As one of the finest pubs in Hitchin, you’ll be sure to find something to delight your tastebuds, from brunch to dinner.

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Hermitage Rd. Coffee Shop

Located next to our main restaurant in Hitchin, you’ll find our Coffee & Bagel Bar, headed up by the chirpiest coffee lover known to man, Phill. This fantastic space near our pub in Hitchin offers a place for coffee catch ups, lunchtime refuels and hot desking in a vibrant environment.

We also have fantastic meeting spaces for those looking for a little more privacy but still within easy reach of those all-important bagels!

Coffee & Bagel Bar

Wine Bar

Fancy somewhere a little more intimate? Our downstairs Wine Bar could be the perfect place for you.

We serve the some of best wines from around the world, all handpicked by our Sommelier, Yana. We also offer small plates as well as beers & cocktails. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30pm

Hermitage Rd. Wine Bar

Meeting Rooms & Hotdesking

We have three purpose-built meeting rooms available for hire, accommodating groups of up to 6, 12, and 16 people.

These private spaces, located within our Coffee and Bagel Bar, are tastefully decorated and equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology.

All three spaces are perfect for meetings and hotdesking in Hitchin.

Meeting Rooms

Flexible Private Venue Hire

Our private hire venue is made to match any celebration. Whether you’re planning an intimate supper, a lively gathering, or something a little more bespoke, our flexible rooms are here to bring a sense of charm and ease to your event. Canapés, cocktails, and good company are very much encouraged.

Venue Hire

Gift Cards

Give the gift of unforgettable experiences with a ACI gift card. Whether it's a wine tasting with our fantastic Sommelier, Yana, or a three course set menu for two in our beautiful restaurant in Hitchin - there’s something for everyone.

You can also choose a gift card of any amount, which is redeemable at any of our other ACI venues, including nearby Farmhouse at Redcoats and The Fox at Willian. The perfect way to treat someone special!

When you buy an ACI gift voucher to treat your friends, family, or colleagues, which you can use across any of our fabulous sites, it also triggers a community gift, as we match 5% of every gift voucher and put towards our ACI Community Chest, helping to support the causes closest to our hearts. Neat hey? So not only do your friends get a terrific food experience, in buying an ACI gift voucher, you also get the warm glow of knowing that you’re making a huge difference to your community.

Last year we were able to donate to Hitchin Belles, Hitchin Cricket Club, Hitchin Junior Football as well as BlueHarts, and Hitchin RFC along with many other local initiatives and sports clubs. So, when you choose one of our Gift Vouchers, you’re not just giving a present, you’re joining us in preserving traditions, helping people get fit and strengthening our community.

You can get your gift card, by popping into any one of our sites or by calling 01462 433603.

*Valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.

Gift Cards