The Heart of Hitchin
Set in a historic ballroom at the heart of Hitchin, Hermitage Rd. is a stunning restaurant and bar, bringing you elegant, seasonal food, bespoke cocktails and fine wines from around the world.
Open all week for lunch and dinner, as well as our popular brunches and roasts.
Food and Drink
At Hermitage Rd., we're known for our innovative menu that showcases seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Our Head Chef, Oli Sturt, and his team are dedicated to creating visually stunning and delicious dishes, offering a wide selection for all palates. From brunch to dinner, our menus include various options, making sure that guests of all ages have a delightful experience.
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 - 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!
Helping others... ACI will donate 5% of the gift card value to supporting local charities. It won’t cost you anything but simply by buying a gift card or e-gift card you will be helping. Raising money for charity has been at the heart of the business, having raised over £100,000 in the past 10 years alone as well as sponsoring sports clubs, local charities and hosting events throughout the year to support causes close to our hearts, Macmillan to Mind and many other worthy causes in between.
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.
Hermitage Rd. Coffee Shop
Located next to our main restaurant, lives a Hitchin coffee lovers dream. Our Coffee and Bagel is headed up by the chirpiest coffee lover known to man, Phill, with a fantastic space that offers a place for coffee catch-ups, lunchtime refuels and those looking to hot desk from a buzzy 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!
Oyster Bar
The Pearl of Hitchin is our downstairs Oyster Bar.
We serve the best of British oysters, small plates & fine wines. As well as Champagne & cocktails, we also serve English sparkling wine producer, Nyetimber.
Meeting Rooms and 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.
Awards & accreditations
Anglian Country Inns
