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Ember, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Ember

4.8
4.8
25 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01992 937396
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 25 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ember offers a "great atmosphere" with live vinyl music and a warm, inviting decor. The menu features "exquisite" small and large sharing plates, with standout dishes like the steak, chateaubriand roast, and labneh. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food and attentive service, making Ember perfect for special occasions.

25 Reviews
  1. Jakub

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the cellar bar vibes for a drink and the food is delish!

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  2. Jason

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is too expensive for what it is. Too much burnt/charred food. Great vibe and service.

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  3. Debbie

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. Good food. Good music. Good vibe.

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  4. Thomas

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had bar seating downstairs and thoroughly enjoyed our evening

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  5. alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like good food you have to eat here. The food was exceptional and a great atmosphere! Will 100% be returning. A special mention to our waitress Ruby, she was brilliant.

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  6. Lauren

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice welcome, cute setting, nice to see the open kitchen at the end. Ordered 2 starters and 1 main. Got 1 starter fairly quick, then waited about 35mins - for prawns, pretty sure they don’t take quite that long to cook and actually, they weren’t worth the wait, wouldn’t order again. The chicken liver parfait was sublime, only gripe, VERY small amount for £12, 4-5 pieces would be a bit better value. 1 piece is literally 2 bites. The veal was cooked to perfect, we had nothing to say at all about it and would have it again. Need more than 1 rose wine option please ;) Would definitely return, has great potential.

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  7. Holly

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic addition to Hertford, Ember is! We visited today for a roast and it did not disappoint. Everything we had was cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, food of the highest quality and good sized portions - we will definitely be back!!

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  8. Anna

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service at Ember was excellent. The food was good but significantly overpriced. The labneh starter was fantastic but £11 for dip and bread? The steak was good but far too salty and the serving was small for £60 (you also need to order sides separately). It’s a shame as it has so much potential but I’m not sure we’d be rushing back

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  9. Ryan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere from start to finish… the steak is a standout for me, but all the food was top level and even better than London favourites of mine like Goodmans and Hawksmoor I’ll be returning soon to try out the Sunday roast!

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  10. wesley

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Thanks to the guy downstairs for hosting us! Brilliant recommendations on the food.

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FAQs

Ember is rated 4.8 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Ember

42 Fore St, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1BY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hertford
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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