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.
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.
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!
Wine Bar
The Pearl of Hitchin is our downstairs Wine Bar.
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
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.
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!
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.
Awards & accreditations
Anglian Country Inns
