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Kite at The Red Hart, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Kite at The Red Hart

4.8 (688)
£26 to £40
British
28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Olly Varney
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for every type of function at Kite, from birthday parties and corporate functions. We have two main hire spaces: The Marshall Room, a private room ideal for functions up to 60 guests, and The Stretch Tent for up to 100, perfect for those looking to make the most of good weather
  • Private party contact
    Jess: 01462 441551
  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • Cross street
    We are down Bucklersbury - just off Hitchin Market Square.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at Portmill Car Park or St Marys Car Park - both within a 5 minute walk and free after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Hitchin train station is a 15 minute walk away.Closest car parks are St Mary's Car Park and Biggin Lane Car Park.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 688 people are saying

Kite at The Red Hart reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Innovative

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hertfordshire

    Romantic

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kite at The Red Hart offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic Sunday roast" and "delicious" menu items like beef shin pie and black pudding scotch eggs. The venue exudes "lovely ambiance" and friendly, attentive staff ensure a "special occasion" feel.
688 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best pub roasts I've had. Almost as good as my mum's
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks so much Anthony for leaving a 5* review! Nothing beats a mum's Sunday Roast, but we are glad we achieved close to it! Hopefully see you again very soon.

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  2. Julie

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality food well presented. Small but varied menu excellent service. This was my first visit but it won’t be the last. Small point restaurant was on the chilly side
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks so much Julie for this glowing review! Our aim is always to keep top quality presentation and service, and are so glad you experienced this. Hopefully see you again soon, we'll whack those radiators up for you!

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  3. Valérie

    Montana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place. The food was good but not exceptional. The service was perfect. A bit noisy.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hi Valerie, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! Apologies that our food was not up to scratch for your visit; we would love to hear more about how we can improve. Please either reply to this message or pop us an email with any feedback you might have. We would love to see you again to try and up that food rating!

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  4. Gordon

    Norfolk/Suffolk6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our evening at Kite Service and food were excellent. This was our first visit not wont be our last
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hi Gordon! Thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! A customer's first visit is high priority to us, and we are so glad you were well looked after! Hopefully see you again soon.

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  5. Nicola

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always, wonderful food and service, thanks
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 11, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback - see you back at the Kite soon!

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  6. ethan

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    such a cute venue! especially for summer!
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review, and we've passed on your compliments to Alfie - we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Peter

    Bedfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday Roast.The beef and lamb were excellent.The staff were friendly and helpful
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 21, 2025
    So happy to hear you enjoyed your Sunday roast with us yesterday - I will pass on your message back to the team!

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  8. Debra

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit here and absolutely outstanding- quantity and quality. They went over and about on service and attention.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for coming back again and giving us another go - we're so happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and we hope to see you again soon for another visit.

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  9. Angie

    London38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time for my daughter’s birthday. The menu was great, not to much that we struggled to choose. Food was delicious and cocktails yummy. Staff friendly and helpful
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thank you for the lovely review - I'll pass your message onto the team and we hope to see you at the Kite again soon for another occasion!

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  10. Kenneth

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a Thursday lunchtime so was very quiet but there was excellent food and service, really enjoyed it.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you Kenneth for the kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, and hope to welcome you back soon.

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Kite at The Red Hart is rated 4.8 stars by 688 OpenTable diners.

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28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are down Bucklersbury - just off Hitchin Market Square.
  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at Portmill Car Park or St Marys Car Park - both within a 5 minute walk and free after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Hitchin train station is a 15 minute walk away.Closest car parks are St Mary's Car Park and Biggin Lane Car Park.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Olly Varney
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for every type of function at Kite, from birthday parties and corporate functions. We have two main hire spaces: The Marshall Room, a private room ideal for functions up to 60 guests, and The Stretch Tent for up to 100, perfect for those looking to make the most of good weather
  • Private party contact
    Jess: 01462 441551
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