8 High St, Hitchin SG5 1BH

About This Pub

So, chatting about Cinnabar in Hitchin, it's one of those places that really warms you up with its welcoming feel – the team there are just top-notch, making everyone feel special, whether it's inviting you back for a musical event or having a quick chat while you wait. I've seen how it shines for birthdays or casual meetups, with a lively atmosphere that's perfect for creating lasting memories, and the food gets plenty of praise, especially those burgers and desserts that sound like a treat. It's even thoughtful enough to welcome dogs, which is always a plus for a relaxed outing. On the downside, though, a couple of experiences weren't as rosy; the bottomless brunch came in for some stick, with people saying it felt overpriced and the drinks didn't pack much punch, while some dishes like pizzas were a bit bland. All in all, with a solid 4.0 rating from the crowd, it's worth checking out for a fun evening, but maybe give the brunch a miss if you're looking to avoid any disappointments – just my two pence worth for a balanced night out!

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The staff are absolutely brilliant, going out of their way to make you feel welcome and creating unforgettable experiences, like sorting out a table for a special event.
  • The atmosphere is spot on for celebrations or casual catch-ups, with a lively vibe that makes for a memorable night out.
  • They've got some cracking food options, like those tasty buttermilk chicken burgers and desserts that people can't stop raving about.
  • It's a dog-friendly spot, which is a lovely touch if you're popping in with your four-legged mate.
Cons
  • The bottomless brunch seems a bit of a letdown for some, with complaints about it being overpriced and the drinks lacking a proper kick.
  • A few folks mentioned the food for certain offerings, like pizzas, coming across as tasteless or underwhelming, which is a shame given the other positives.

Contact Information

8 High St, Hitchin SG5 1BH
+441462539200
Cocktail bar
Closed today

Opening Hours

Monday (Today)Closed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 23:00
Friday09:00 - 02:00
Saturday09:00 - 02:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Thank you Emily and the whole team for making my wife's and I an absolute unforgettable memory. We went for a lovely lunch and found out that there was a musical event on later. Emily went out of her way to invite us back and made a table available for us. The whole team made us feel so special and went above and beyond to make this a afternoon to remember. They didn't know this but had a family funeral the day before and they really raised my spirits. Thank you again Emily and the whole team .
AB
Andrew Bowler
I popped in here to meet my ex partner/ friend now for a catch up as lives abroad now I arrived first to be met by a lovely guy with beard so sorry didnt ask your name not been here for ages made very welcome while waiting came over asked if I would like a drink then my friend just turned up was a lovely welcome made my day had a great vibe in their got a lovely compliment from guy at bar for being colourful also made my day subtle I define not ha!ha! I love being vibrant and not blending in So I just wanted to say thank u to the staff that looked after us although not been their in ages felt like a regular and we were chilled fab atmosphere highly recommended 👌 👍 😀 Enjoy!
CH
Christine Holden
We had such a fantastic time celebrating our friend's birthday! The staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was just perfect. What a memorable night!
HB
Herman Barnes
We went for the bottomless brunch yesterday and we were quite disappointed, not worth almost £80 at all unfortunately. There was hardly any alcohol in the drinks, the starter was simply hummus and Pitta and the pizzas did not taste very good at all. The base was completely tasteless and the Goats Cheese (as can see from the picture) doesn't even look like Goats Cheese and tasted funny. I don't know if it wasn't cooked or whether it wasn't even Goats cheese but something was not right, it looked see-through. Both me and my partner only ate half the pizza and declined taking it home as we just couldn't stomach any more. Whilst the waitress seemed nice enough, the service was slow and everyone had to keep asking for attention. We requested the bill and then found the man we asked was chatting at the bar with a waitress and on their phones. 5 minutes later, our waitress came over and asked if we had recieved the bill. When we got it there was a discretionary 10% which said 100% went to server but it was the man's name on the receipt rather than our waitress. Neither was a £7 tip justified at all. The atmosphere was not as we expected at all, was expecting a nice fun, cocktail bar type atmosphere but it just felt like a very slightly upscale pub. The interior decor was not up to image, felt very standard. Wetherspoons has better design and atmosphere. Felt uncomfortable and counted down the minutes until we left. Wouldn't go back I'm afraid.
M
Maundrella26
For what is essentially a burger and chips restaurant, the food is excellent. Highly recommend the buttermilk chicken burger, and the millionaire shortbread was amazing. The young ladies serving the tables were all naturally friendly, and the place welcomes dogs too. Excellent
SW
Steve Webb

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