Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

Name: Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel
Address: Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, SG5 2DL
Telephone: 01462 547475
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4

4.0

29 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Behind every delectable dish at Hitchin Priory Hotel stands the creativity, passion, and precision of our esteemed chef. With a culinary journey steeped in tradition yet infused with innovation, our chef embodies the essence of fine dining. His commitment to sourcing local produce, mastering global cuisines, and crafting unique flavour profiles ensures that every meal becomes a memorable experience for our guests. Join us in celebrating not just the food, but the artist behind it.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01462 547475
Website
https://hitchinprioryhotel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
CHRISTOPHE PREAUDAT
Private party facilities
Experience the variety and versatility of our extensive function rooms at Hitchin Priory Hotel. Each room carries its distinct charm and practicality, ensuring every event is as unique as its setting. From intimate board meetings to grand conferences and private dinners, we’ve got the perfect space to suit every need.

Location
Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL
Neighbourhood
Hitchin
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Day Festive Feast
£60.00 - £135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Embrace the magic of Christmas with our delectable dining experience at The Hitchin Priory Hotel. Our chefs have crafted special menus to capture the essence of the festive season, ensuring a memorable meal for you and your loved ones. (Please note that a pre order is required after you make your booking. Please contact us as soon as possible with your orders.)
Festive Afternoon Tea
£15.00 - £28.00 per person
Nov 23, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of the season with our Christmas Afternoon Tea. Savour a selection of festive finger sandwiches like Roast turkey and cranberry sauce on cranberry bread. Our sweet offerings, including the unique Christmas pudding lolly pop and Warm mince pie, are sure to delight. Each bite is a taste of festive cheer.
Afternoon Tea
£12.00 - £24.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the quintessence of British elegance with our delightful afternoon tea service. Immerse yourself in a timeless tradition celebrated amidst the historic charm of Hitchin Priory Hotel. Every element of our tea service is crafted with precision, ensuring your time with us becomes a cherished memory.

Roasted sirloin of beef served with vegetables selection, roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy. (418cal)
Roasted chicken breast, sage stuffing, vegetable selection, roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy (601cal)
Leek and mushroom linguini
Home-made beer battered fish and chips, tartare sauce, lemon and garden peas

Desserts

Pomegranate & Apple crumble with vanilla custard
Pineapple upside down cake with warm chocolate sauce and toasted almonds
Chocolate trio (choc mousse, warm choc brownie and choc ice cream. (458cal)
Cheesecake of the day (323cal)
Cheeses selection with biscuits, grapes, celery (459cal)

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel offers a charming afternoon tea experience with "excellent service" and a peaceful ambiance. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and the lovely room setting. While some note room for improvement in food quality, many enjoy the overall atmosphere and hospitality, making it a "highly recommend" venue for special occasions.

29 Reviews

B
Bill
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not good value, poor food quality staff not very attentive
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Cherrie ann
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
we had a lovely afternoon, our waiter was lovely, the food was lush and if i had to say anything bad i would say the tea was a bit bland, but everything else made up for it.
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Susan
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked afternoon tea as a birthday treat for my daughter. We loved the setting and atmosphere of The Priory and were greeted warmly. I loved that we were introduced to the staff individually because it made us feel most welcome. The Presecco, the food and the tea was delicious and very nicely presented and service was good too. I would love to say everything was perfect but if I could make this observation it is a request for at least two more little sandwiches just to balance all the sweet things with savoury. But thank you . We had a lovely time.
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Rajib
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very much empty, hence we got undivided attention from the staff. The food was good. The steak could have been better! The ambience and decors was great and the staff serving us was very friendly and took care of all of us.
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Janice
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
9 widows & 1 widower all met for Afternoon Tea. What a lovely experience. Food was good & place was lovely. Parking excellent. Will definitely return. Only comment would be. . .. scones could be better
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Kimberley
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so attentive and lovely - really made my mums birthday ! The afternoon tea spread was lovely and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . Thank you !
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Martin
Hertfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
On arrival to the hotel there was no one on reception and after waiting for a few minutes I had to wonder around the place to find someone to help us. In general the food was ok, however the scones were disappointing very dry and when you cut into them they crumbled to pieces. Whilst the waiter was accommodating at times there were two of three members of staff standing round the bar area having conversations which could be heard over our conversations. For example one was telling another his duties for the day which when you are trying to have a relaxing afternoon tea was a bit distracting.
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Vicki
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Booked for a Birthday treat and added Prosecco. We were seated at a table for 2 and were the only guests. We were given a tea menu and informed top ups or changes to the tea were free. Prosecco was brought followed quickly with the sandwiches and cakes and fillings were explained. These were limited and very ordinary. Cheese, egg, ham and salmon. Sandwiches were room temperature; not cool. We were asked if everything was ok and mentioned the temperature of the sandwiches. We were told that these were kept in a cooler until 20-30 minutes before they were served. Not sure why this would happen especially considering food hygiene and the sandwich fillings. Were told our comments would be passed on to the chef. After about 5mins another server asked how everything thing was and another 5mins another server asked. The cakes were ok but the scones had so much bicarbonate of soda that they were hard and dry and it could be tasted. Communication within the team seemed lacking! All personnel were pleasant and polite but the food was lacking. When paying we were offered the prosecco as an apology. A very disappointing experience, especially as it was to celebrate a birthday. Unfortunately will not be repeating the experience.
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julie
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service friendly staff and prompt communication, highly recommend the venue for special occasions.
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JIm
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Over all it was very good. Excellent food and service,
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FAQs

Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel is rated 4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Hitchin
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
CHRISTOPHE PREAUDAT
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hitchinprioryhotel.com/
Phone number
01462 547475
Private party facilities
Experience the variety and versatility of our extensive function rooms at Hitchin Priory Hotel. Each room carries its distinct charm and practicality, ensuring every event is as unique as its setting. From intimate board meetings to grand conferences and private dinners, we’ve got the perfect space to suit every need.

Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Day Festive Feast

Festive Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Menu

Starters

Soup of the day served with bread roll and butter. (240cal)

Sauteed tiger prawns with chilli garlic butter (493cal)

Wild boar and pork terrine, quince chutney and toasted sourdough

Grilled vegetables and halloumi salad (394cal)

Smoked salmon with capers, lemon, and toast ( 469cal)

Mains

Roasted sirloin of beef served with vegetables selection, roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy. (418cal)

Roasted chicken breast, sage stuffing, vegetable selection, roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy (601cal)

Leek and mushroom linguini

Home-made beer battered fish and chips, tartare sauce, lemon and garden peas

Desserts

Pomegranate & Apple crumble with vanilla custard

Pineapple upside down cake with warm chocolate sauce and toasted almonds

Chocolate trio (choc mousse, warm choc brownie and choc ice cream. (458cal)

Cheesecake of the day (323cal)

Cheeses selection with biscuits, grapes, celery (459cal)

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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