Kite at The Red Hart

You'll find some of the best cooking in north Hertfordshire happening inside this gorgeous old coaching inn on Bucklersbury. The dining room strikes that perfect balance between pub comfort and restaurant sophistication – think exposed beams and candlelit tables where you can settle in for a proper meal. The kitchen here takes modern British cooking seriously, turning out dishes that feel both refined and satisfying. It's the kind of place where locals bring visiting parents for Sunday lunch, but also where you'd happily book for a special dinner. The atmosphere shifts nicely from relaxed daytime dining to something more intimate in the evenings, especially when the candles come out.