Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Hertford

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Cuisine

ItalianFrenchIndianJapaneseBritishTapas / Small Plates

Regions

East HertfordshireHarlowHertfordHertsmereKnebworthSawbridgeworth

Neighborhoods

Brookmans ParkBuntingfordEssendonHarlowHatfieldHertford

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Ember

4.7

Exceptional(42)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Hertford

Booked 7 times today

Nestled inside the iconic 42 Fore Street, this dimly lit restaurant provides a unique venue combining the rustic charm of ember-cooked cuisine with the vibrant energy of a vintage listening bar.

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2. Neelakash Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(267)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Ware

Booked 1 time today

Neelakash Tandoori is situated at 3 Amwell End in Ware, Neelakash Tandoori offers fantastic Tandoori food to eat in or take away.Neelakash Tandoori is renowned in the area for its quality and presentation of freshly prepared Indian food, we achieve this by paying special attention to every fine detail in our menu and only using the very finest and freshest ingredients.

3. College Arms

4.1

Excellent(346)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hertford

Booked 4 times today

The College Arms is nestled in the relaxed suburbs of Hertford, a reputable favourite with locals and lovers of the outdoors. Our newly restored pub offers the established traditional, existing charm but with a renovated contemporary touch throughout all it's dining areas. From grabbing drinks at the restored timber bar to dining in our garden room surrounded by hanging greenery, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of the day.

4. George IV

4.6

Exceptional(1179)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Hertford

Booked 3 times today

Nestled away in the picturesque Hertfordshire village of Great Amwell near Ware, The George IV's new Spring menu offers exceptional restaurant cuisine within a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Oliver and his Team serve a menu consisting of seasonal & fresh dishes for all to enjoy.

5. Rose and Crown

3.0

Good(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Welwyn Garden City

Welcome to Rose and Crown! We look forward to seeing you.

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6. Essendon Country Club

4.5

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Essendon

Essendon is a friendly club in beautiful surroundings, open for dining in the light and airy modern Courtyard Kitchen restaurant, with breakfast served daily from 8am and the lunch menu from 12 noon. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.Our Main Menu includes Club favourites such as the Essendon burger, Dirty Fries and our infamous Chicken Katsu Curry as well as sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts.Our popular Sunday Roast Lunches are always served in our 16th century Grand Barn with white linen tablecloths and full table service, the perfect space for family or social gatherings where we can accommodate large groups on round tables that seat up to twelve.Sunday menus change weekly so watch our social media for upcoming choices.We hope to see you soon!

7. The Lytton Arms

4.6

Exceptional(710)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Knebworth

Booked 18 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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8. The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth

4.7

Exceptional(1764)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Sawbridgeworth

Booked 12 times today

The Orange Tree Sawbridgeworth is Pub, Restaurant and Farm shop located 2 miles from the town centre and 3 miles from the train station.Voted #1 in Sawbridgeworth on Trip Advisor for the last 5 years and winner of its Travellers Choice Award in 2020, 2021 & 2022, 2023 & 2024 puts it in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide based on customer reviews.The Orange Tree serves a varied menu from a wide selection of Steaks to an extensive daily Fish specials board.Famed for our 1kg Tomahawk, Billionaires Fish Pie and Lobsters direct form Cornwall we also offer a large number of Gluten Free options including Fish & Chips.We are sure our menu has something for everyone.Check out the website www.orangetreesawbridgeworth.com where the online shop allows you to buy all the meats we serve here in the restaurant.We also have our private dining room available for private hire at no extra cost and can seat a maximum 20 guests.Ideal for those special occasions

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9. The Sword Inn Hand

4.8

Exceptional(872)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Buntingford

Booked 12 times today

The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

10. Gables Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(550)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Hertford

Booked 1 time today

The Gables Restaurant is pleased to announce that we are now open! The Gables Restaurant in Newgate Street Village is the social hub within the local community, we are conveniently located for Cuffley, Potters Bar, Hertford and Cheshunt offering fine dining with a range of Mediterranean cuisine.Whether you’re celebrating with friends and family or planning a romantic dinner for two our relaxed atmosphere is sure to provide the perfect setting. We also offer seated and buffet style party functions in our cocktail bar area or for larger parties in our restaurant area.

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Jo
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service and delicious food in a lovely warm atmosphere. Will definitely return. We also had a 3 year old with us and they had an excellent kids menu.
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College ArmsPrice: Moderate• Pub• Hertford
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4.1
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Valerie
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Not been here for a while but never disappointed. Good and service excellent
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Neelakash RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Indian• Ware
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4.8
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GaryVIP
Hertfordshire •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really good quality lemon sole and the koffmann fries very tasty too. However, nearly £70 for 2 people without wine is a tad steep to make Ember a "must go back soon" kinda place. For a special occasion though it has a lot to offer.
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EmberPrice: Expensive• European• Hertford
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4.7
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Philip
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Excellent service & food. We were half an hour late but phoned to let them know & it was not a problem.
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George IVPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Hertford
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4.6
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Michael
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 20, 2024
Fantastic Sunday lunch here one of the best I've had locally, atmosphere was really nice and staff super friendly and attentive well worth the visit.
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Rose and CrownPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Welwyn Garden City
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