The Hamm - Beer, wine, champagne, cocktails, light bites & good vibes in the Heart of Hitchin

Came here for the first time for drinks and this place has such an amazing vibe! The drinks are delicious and priced well. The owner came out to chat with us and was so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back here soon and will be telling people about it.

Bruno & co have brought life back to Hitchin arcade we absolutely love it here,

FOR MORE, GO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST - PUBTROTTERS PUBCAST WE ALWAYS GIVE 5s AS ALL PUBS ARE DIFFERENT AND GREAT CONTEXT Based on several visits over the last few weeks (evenings, late afternoons). ATMOSPHERE Later week evenings and dryish weekend afternoons they have a great atmosphere. The place itself is quite small inside, but they are able to share an open and covered outdoor space outside with the (excellent) wine bar next door. SERVICE Owner is very friendly and accommodating, will recommend stuff/chat with you, whatever. Some of the younger staff maybe need to get to know their beer a bit better. Also, as a 'service' think their opening times could be better, especially on Thursdays or Fridays, maybe a 3pm opening would be good, or maybe even just that through the summer. STYLE Arcade modern pub style. By this i mean, it is in an arcade, and so small space and bar, but great find and can take a child there to run around the arcade (which i've done, say hellow if you see us). Also music occasionally played in there on weekends, and occasional sport on the 1 tele in there, though they do not show premiership or F1 or any of that bollocks...as far as i've seen :) TOILET Think its just the 1 (small place as mentioned), good upkeep, upstairs, so not accessible to those who cannot access stairs HOWEVER, there is a community public toilet 10 seconds up the arcade with full accessible stuff and baby changing. PRICE I can't remember, but local craft (Mad squireel Sumo) about £6.50, more adventurous craft (further away) , £7 ish. ..pints. FOOD & DRINK I have not eaten there, but occasionally on the weekends they have street food vendor selling there (check their social media). Good, simple selection (4 on tap) of beers, as well as many various cans. Nothing on cask as far as i remember, but i may be wrong. Great atmosphere, one of my fave places in Hitchin, very good abd simple craft beer selection, with occasional guest beers. Opens later than other craft beer places in Hitchin

Gem of a bar in Hitchin, excellent choice of ales and craft beer, I’m vegetarian so can’t comment on the meat dishes but the food here is a great accompaniment to your beers. Nice vibe in the arcade and the owner seems like a decent chap too

This is the hidden gem of Hitchin town centre! We had amazing craft ale and the food was stunning and incredibly reasonably priced. I would happily send anyone here for amazing food and drinks and fantastic atmosphere. Will definitely be here again very soon! Can’t wait to come back for more!!