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Kite at The Red Hart, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Kite at The Red Hart

4.7
4.7
682 Reviews
£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 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
    The Marshall room is our private dining room, seating up to 35 guests for private dining, and 70 for social events. For more information head to our website.
  • Neighborhood
    Hitchin
  • 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, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 682 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Innovative

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hertfordshire

    Romantic

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kite at The Red Hart impresses with its "excellent food and service," offering a cozy atmosphere and diverse menu that includes standout dishes like "beetroot starter" and "cauliflower cheese." Diners appreciate the "friendly and efficient staff" and "great ambiance." Some note occasional slow service, but overall, it's a "fantastic experience."
682 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Bedfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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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  2. 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 6 days ago
    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Ray

    Hertfordshire156 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time eating here. Quite busy but not too noisy for a Saturday evening. Flat-iron steaks and Lamb skewer starter were bith delicious. Very friendly and efficient staff, but got a few bits on our order wrong, although they corrected these promptly. Good value for money.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the flat-iron steaks and lamb skewer starter. We apologise for the mix-ups with your order, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we work through our new menu. We're committed to making sure your next experience is even smoother, and we’d love to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Wendy

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for a 70th birthday celebration we had an early booking on a Thursday night and ordered off the set menu. We had such a special meal the food was delicious I would recommend the beetroot starter , the croquettes and the chicken pie. The sticky toffee pudding with miso ice-cream and the chocolate mousse went down very well too. The front of house staff were very attentive and really made it a special occasion.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on April 4, 2025
    Thank you Wendy for the kind review - we always appreciate feedback from our regulars, and are glad to hear you enjoyed our new menu! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Chris

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitor to the restaurant for an anniversary meal. Made us very welcome, nice pace to the service so it never felt rushed. Acknowledged the anniversary with a glass of bubbles, catered for gluten free really well. Great food, some difference slants on meals which was great. Black pudding scotch eggs and steak was great. Liv was our waitress and did a great job. Checking in on us to see everything was ok without being intrusive. Thanks for making it a cracking meal Liv and the other lady who welcomed us when we arrived. Will be back
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you chose The Kite for your anniversary celebration and happy to hear that we could cater to your dietary needs and that you enjoyed the unique twists on our dishes. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Liv and the rest of the team - it sounds like she made your experience extra special. Thanks again for choosing The Kite. See you soon!

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  8. Debra

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average after much anticipation , not much veg and service was slow.
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We always strive to provide exceptional food and service, and I truly regret that we fell short during your visit. I completely understand your concerns about portion sizes and service speed, especially when you’re investing in a special Sunday roast. I’ve also emailed you directly to discuss this further, and I truly hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to show you the high standards we aim for. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we’d love to have you back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing Sunday lunch! Great ambience, wonderful service and reasonably priced. The cauliflower cheese is my Roman Empire!!
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on March 12, 2025
    Thank you for your lovely review, we hope to see you again soon at the Kite for another occasion!

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  10. Leighannah VIP

    Essex7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, try the treacle bread and Guinness butter! Bit slow on service but probably because it was so busy. We were running late and they kindling held our table. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area
    Kite at The Red HartResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you Leighannah for the 5 star review, and we agree - the treacle soda bread is a must-try! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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Kite at The Red Hart is rated 4.7 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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28-29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BG

Additional information

  • 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, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Marshall room is our private dining room, seating up to 35 guests for private dining, and 70 for social events. For more information head to our website.
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