Surrounded by four acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside just outside Hitchin, The Farmhouse at Redcoats is a family-owned British gastropub and boutique hotel that blends historic charm with outstanding farm-to-fork dining. Housed in a beautifully restored 15th-century farmhouse, The Farmhouse at Redcoats is a top choice for everything from leisurely lunches and celebratory afternoon teas to Sunday roasts and romantic foodie staycations.
Inside, stylish interiors combine rustic character and contemporary flair. The elegant orangery offers a bright setting with soaring ceilings and hanging greenery, while secluded private dining rooms, complete with exposed timber beams and inglenook fireplaces, create inviting spaces for intimate gatherings.
Head Chef James Moody crafts seasonal menus rooted in sustainability. Produce from the estate’s own organic no-dig garden is paired with local ingredients to create dishes such as smokehouse salmon with capers, shallots and lemon; farmhouse chicken liver parfait with apricot chutney and brioche; Priors Hall Farm pork chop with mustard sauce and radicchio; and grilled barbecue king prawns with chilli, confit garlic and fries. Vegetarian options include Porcini mushroom and truffle pappardelle, and tomato gazpacho with extra virgin olive oil.
Sunday roasts are a signature, offering beef, lamb or pork, or a red lentil, courgette and nut roast for vegetarians, served with roast potatoes, seasonal greens and red-wine gravy. Dessert brings delights such as strawberries and cream, lemon verbena posset, and dark chocolate mousse with yoghurt sorbet.
Elsewhere, afternoon tea features all the classics, such as savoury finger sandwiches, raspberry opera cake, and miniature Basque cheesecakes, served with a choice of fine teas or a glass of cuvee. Looking to bring the little ones? The children’s menu at The Farmhouse offers dishes like homemade cod goujons and Norfolk chicken breast, complemented by playful starters such as cheese doughnuts or garlic bread soldiers.