From Italian style bistros to modern Turkish eateries and classic British spots, Hertfordshire has a plethora of innovative restaurants. We have picked 20 top places to eat in the county

Afternoon tea is a hallmark of British culture that these days comes in many varieties. With its green landscape, attractive towns and beautiful venues, Hertfordshire is a great location for this delight. Here are 32 of the best places in the county to indulge

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This Hertfordshire distillery has won the prestigious award at the 2019 World’s Best Martini Challenge

The new 34-seat eatery will be serving brunch, lunch and evening meals too

Open fires, hearty food, local ales and a welcoming atmosphere. These are the things that make for the cosiest times. Find out where you can find all these things and more this winter with our Hertfordshire pubs guide

Dinner, but not as you know it. Employing gastrophysics to heighten and alter our perception of food, this Barnet ‘experimental gastronomy studio’ is an experience

The touring festival founded by the celebrity chef has added St Albans to its list this year following the success of the four-venue tour in 2018

Take the whole family to one of these lovely Hertfordshire pubs, including your four-legged friend

We spoke to Liam Goldstone at the recently restored 17th century pub and restaurant in the hamlet of Sleapshyde near St Albans

Recipe by Bogdan Stanica, head pastry chef at Sopwell House, St Albans

Renovated and reinvented by two young locals, an historic Hitchin inn is serving British dishes with invention

After a long dog walk in the Herts countryside, nothing beats finding a spot in a cosy, dog friendly pub

The Crosse family at Ickleford’s Holme Farm has been rearing turkeys since 1964. With the rise of meat-free diets, how is the traditional Christmas bird faring?

The Black Horse, Brent Pelham shares its hearty steak and ale pie recipe that’s perfect for winter

As winter closes in, find a spot in one of these Hertfordshire restaurants for a Christmas feast or winter party

If you don’t fancy slaving over a hot fire this year, head to one of these restaurants for a festive feast on Christmas Day

A trailblazer nearly 30 years ago, this Hertford Thai restaurant is on the cusp of reinvention

A warming bonfire night snack, easy and delicious and full of autumn flavour

Make the most out of autumn with these eight walking routes that take in a variety of Hertfordshire’s terrains and - most importantly – have a cosy pub along the way