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The Highlander Charlotte and Eric make sure you’ll always find a warm welcome here – along with their irresistible menu! Please visit our website for kitchen opening hours.
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Classic English dishes with a French touch and traditional Sunday lunches. The Highlander is a landmark pub in this historic town. A proper, old English Free House with all the informal, rustic charm of its 300 year history revealed by the recent restoration. It’s warm and cosy in the winter, with a comforting, open log fire. In the summer, there’s a secluded beer garden and patio. And, of course, there’s a well-chosen selection of wines and beers - including locally brewed cask ales.

Great food, good b**rs, lovely jazz!🎷🍻💥
13/10/2026

Great food, good b**rs, lovely jazz!

🎷🍻💥

08/10/2026

Can you help us or know someone that can?

We’re looking for somewhere in Hitchin where we can place 2 secure cabins ( 1 x 24’ and 1 x 20’) which has been generously donated by Sunbelt Rentals UK to support A Little Something!

The units are insulated and have flooring which will be wonderful as we currently have a storage unit with no power, insulation etc so winter can be tricky for us. It would be wonderful to have somewhere that our families can come to visit and pick their own items, and even a cup of tea! Therefore if the location has access to mains and waste, it would be AMAZING!

We know it’s a big ask but we would love to have a chat if you have a space available—or know someone who might. Your help could make a real difference in helping us store and provide essential items for local families 🤝

A special thank you to Emily at Sunbelt who has made this possible, we are so grateful to you and all at Sunbelt for this amazing opportunity!

Thank you for reading and for sharing - please do get in touch 🫶🏻

It’s coffee time! ☕️💚And cake 🍰💚And.. tea.. good friends and Good Saturday morning chats!!We’re switching it up this yea...
06/10/2026

It’s coffee time! ☕️💚

And cake 🍰💚

And.. tea.. good friends and Good Saturday morning chats!!

We’re switching it up this year… Fridays aren’t possible but this is so important… more than ever.. and can’t be missed!

It may be a different vibe.. kids are of course welcome and will not be expected to drink coffee 🤪.. though it’s up to you how much cake they might eat 😬

We’re hosting a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support on SATURDAY 17th October so please save the date!

AND SHARE FAR AND WIDE FOLKS 🙏💚🙏

Saturday 17th October from 9am - midday.

You know the drill.. after years of hosting these gatherings.. it’s still organised chaos!
☕️💚🫖

But as important as ever 💚💚💚💚

Raffle details TBC.. should we do one?!! But CAKES, cookies, custard tarts.. all of it! Are totally welcome!

If you’re planning on coming please holla 🔈

💚💚💚

💚 coffeemorninghitchIn

TONIGHT!!!!!
09/09/2026

TONIGHT!!!!!

Live jazz for September!!!

Featuring Jazz Saxophonist Paul Clark 🎷💥🎷

Milton Keynes-based tenor saxophonist with an active presence on the local jazz scene, and known for his strong, expressive sound and engaging performances.

Paul leads his own jazz quartet and quintet, performing a varied repertoire ranging from classic standards to contemporary jazz, and is also a member of the Jazz Colossus Big Band, and The Scoundrels Blues band.

We’ll be back inside for the first gig of the Autumn. Space is a bit more limited so get in touch asap if you’d like to eat!

Doors open and food served from 6
Live jazz from 8
you Wednesday folks!
🎷💥🎷💥🎷

Live jazz for September!!!Featuring Jazz Saxophonist Paul Clark 🎷💥🎷Milton Keynes-based tenor saxophonist with an active ...
07/09/2026

Live jazz for September!!!

Featuring Jazz Saxophonist Paul Clark 🎷💥🎷

Milton Keynes-based tenor saxophonist with an active presence on the local jazz scene, and known for his strong, expressive sound and engaging performances.

Paul leads his own jazz quartet and quintet, performing a varied repertoire ranging from classic standards to contemporary jazz, and is also a member of the Jazz Colossus Big Band, and The Scoundrels Blues band.

We’ll be back inside for the first gig of the Autumn. Space is a bit more limited so get in touch asap if you’d like to eat!

Doors open and food served from 6
Live jazz from 8
you Wednesday folks!
🎷💥🎷💥🎷

Some changes this week fabulous folk 💥🎉✨🎉💥Friday 28th - BAR ONLY OPEN from 3pm 🍻Saturday 29th - BAR ONLY OPEN from 3pm 🍻...
28/08/2026

Some changes this week fabulous folk 💥🎉✨🎉💥

Friday 28th - BAR ONLY OPEN from 3pm 🍻
Saturday 29th - BAR ONLY OPEN from 3pm 🍻

Sunday 30th - CLOSED ALL DAY
Monday 31st - CLOSED AS USUAL
Tuesday 1st - CLOSED AS USUAL

Wednesday 2nd - OPEN AS USUAL
BAR - 12-3 & 6-11pm 🍻
KITCHEN - 12-2 & 6-9pm 🍽️

Thursday 3rd - BAR - 12-3 & 6-11pm 🍻
KITCHEN LUNCHTIME ONLY - 12-2 🍽️

Friday 5th - OPEN AS USUAL
BAR - 12-11pm 🍻
KITCHEN - 12-2 & 6-9pm 🍽️

Saturday 6th - BAR ONLY OPEN 3-11pm 🍻🥂🍻


Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this week. Will be back with business as usual from Sunday 6th 🍻🍽️🎉🍽️🍻

Live Jazz for August 🎹💥🎹💥🎹Featuring the awesome Hammond Setwith the outstanding…Colin Watling - Tenor SaxAndrás Broskó -...
11/08/2026

Live Jazz for August
🎹💥🎹💥🎹

Featuring the awesome Hammond Set

with the outstanding…
Colin Watling - Tenor Sax
András Broskó - Guitar
Les Cirkel - Drums
And Russell William on Hammond Organ.

Another alfresco evening of summer jazz folks. The patio tables are nearly gone but picnic benches aplenty and heaps of space to pull up a seat ☀️💥

See you Wednesday folks!
Doors and food served from 6
Live jazz from 8
☀️🎹💥🎹☀️

Music lovers, in the words of the great Mr Wonder, this Saturday is going to be Hotter than July ☀️💥☀️Saturday 11th July...
10/07/2026

Music lovers, in the words of the great Mr Wonder, this Saturday is going to be Hotter than July ☀️💥☀️

Saturday 11th July
Music.. warming up with Sten King 3-4
Live jazz from 4-6 with all the awesome musicians who are Close to the Bone 💥💥💥
And Sten King back from 6 to keep the garden on your feet 💥☀️🪩💃🏽🎺💥

06/07/2026

Live jazz for July ✨💥☀️💥✨

We’re so thrilled to welcome back the awesome..

✨💥 Derek Scurll 💥✨

Drummer and vibraphonist Cambridge jazz scene for many years, Derek is also busy teaching and accompany.

Joining him are the always inspiring
Les Cirkel - Drums
Laurence Evans - Double Bass
Russell Williams - Piano

Looks like this one will be alfresco folks! The patio tables are pretty booked up but plenty of picnic benches and heaps of space to pull up a seat ☀️💥

hitchinjazznight

Address

45 Upper Tilehouse Street
Hitchin
SG52EF

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
6pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
6pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441462454612

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