Windmill Hill Park

You'll find this proper local perched on Windmill Hill, where the old windmill once stood overlooking the town below. The elevated position means you're drinking with a view - something most Hitchin pubs can't offer. Walk up from the town centre and you'll understand why regulars make the trek. The bar pulls decent ales and the kitchen turns out better-than-expected pub grub that goes well beyond the usual suspects. You're not just here for the novelty of the location though - the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between welcoming locals and visitors without feeling touristy. On summer evenings, when the light catches the rolling fields beyond town, you'll see why this spot has drawn people for generations.