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A new gastropub experience blending history with modern British flavours
The Cock, one of Hitchin's oldest landmarks, has reopened as a stylish gastropub after a careful restoration. Located on the High Street, the 450-year-old coaching inn blends historic charm with modern touches.
The kitchen is led by Alex Corley, formerly of Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill and Thompson in St Albans. His seasonal menus will spotlight British ingredients with creative twists, think Orkney scallops with curry sauce, 50-day aged sirloin with smoked bone marrow, and chocolate mousse with pistachio and olive oil. Sundays standout roasts like Herefordshire
The kitchen is led by Alex Corley, formerly of Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill and Thompson in St Albans. His seasonal menus will spotlight British ingredients with creative twists, think Orkney scallops with curry sauce, 50-day aged sirloin with smoked bone marrow, and chocolate mousse with pistachio and olive oil. Sundays standout roasts like Herefordshire
beef, Blythburgh pork belly, and vegetarian wellington, are all served with classic trimmings.
Bar snacks range from crab tartlets to brioche doughnuts with pulled beef, while drinks include local beers, curated wines, and signature cocktails like the Mango Salsa Margarita. The pub is open Wednesdays to Sundays while offering a main lounge bar, a 46-seat dining room, a private space called The Stables, and a garden patio for outdoor dining.
Book now: thecockhitchin.co.uk
Bar snacks range from crab tartlets to brioche doughnuts with pulled beef, while drinks include local beers, curated wines, and signature cocktails like the Mango Salsa Margarita. The pub is open Wednesdays to Sundays while offering a main lounge bar, a 46-seat dining room, a private space called The Stables, and a garden patio for outdoor dining.
Book now: thecockhitchin.co.uk
