Harpenden Food Guide

Restaurants in Harpenden Your Guide

Looking for the best restaurants in Harpenden? Our local guide features restaurants across the town, including Italian, Indian, Thai, Turkish and British cuisine. Compare venues, browse photos, view locations and discover great places to eat in Harpenden.

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Featured Restaurants

Our Picks…In The Spotlight

Harpenden has no shortage of good places to eat. These featured restaurants have earned their place in the spotlight through quality food, strong local reputations and memorable dining experiences. Each brings something different to the town's food scene, making them well worth a closer look.
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Restaurants

Losh Bar & Grill

9 Station Rd, Harpenden
Losh Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant located on Station Road in the centre of Harpenden. Opened Read more...
Mon
Closed
Tue
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sat
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sun
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Restaurants

Tabure

104 High St, Harpenden
Tabure Harpenden is a Mediterranean restaurant located on Harpenden High Street, bringing together flavours and influences from across Read more...
Mon
5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue
5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed
5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu
5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sun
12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thai Restaurant

Bangkok Lounge

80 High St
Bangkok Lounge is an independent Thai restaurant located on Harpenden High Street, serving authentic Thai cuisine in the Read more...
Mon
Closed
Tue
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 10:30 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 10:30 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 10:30 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sun
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Harpenden Restaurantsby Category

Browse the most useful local categories in Harpenden, from places to eat and shop to everyday services and wellness. Start exploring what’s nearby.

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Coffee, brunch and relaxed corners to meet or recharge.

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Cosy pubs, wine bars and local favourites to unwind.

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Salons, clinics and wellness services across Harpenden.

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A carefully selected collection of Harpenden’s finest — chosen for their quality, character, and reputation. Here, discovery feels effortless, and every recommendation is made with intention.

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Exceptional Food & Drink Across Harpenden…Carefully Selected

Explore some of Harpenden’s most popular restaurants, cafés, pubs and local dining spots — from relaxed brunch destinations and independent coffee shops to refined restaurants and cosy gastropubs. Discover places loved by locals across the town.
Italian Restaurants

Per Tutti Harpenden

1A Vaughan Rd
Per Tutti Harpenden is a Italian restaurant in Harpenden, located at 1A Vaughan Rd, AL5 4HU. It is Read more...
Mon
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Tue
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Pubs

Cross Keys

39 High St
The Cross Keys is one of Harpenden’s oldest pubs, occupying a prominent position on the Lower High Street Read more...
Mon
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Tue
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sun
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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The Oddfellows Arms

Leyton Green, Harpenden
The Oddfellows Arms is a long-established pub on Leyton Green in Harpenden, occupying a prominent position between the Read more...
Mon
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Tue
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Wed
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Thu
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Fri
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sun
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Losh Bar & Grill

9 Station Rd, Harpenden
Losh Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant located on Station Road in the centre of Harpenden. Opened Read more...
Mon
Closed
Tue
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sat
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sun
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Restaurants

The Old Bell

177 Luton Rd
Mon
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Coffee Shops

Unmatched Club

6b Leyton Rd
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Discover some of the best things to do in Harpenden, from parks, nature reserves and family play areas to sports facilities, walking routes and local attractions. Explore popular outdoor spaces, community venues and places enjoyed by residents across the town.
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Nature Reserves

Southdown Ponds

Southdown Ponds, 33 Southdown Rd
Southdown Ponds are a peaceful and distinctive part of Harpenden Common, offering visitors a chance to enjoy one Read more...
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Nature Reserves

Batford Springs Nature Reserve

Batford Springs, Harpenden
Batford Springs Nature Reserve in Harpenden is a peaceful local nature reserve known for its rare chalk stream Read more...
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Family Recreation

Rothamstead Skate Park

Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
Rothamsted Skate Park in Harpenden is one of the town’s most popular outdoor recreation spaces for skateboarders, scooter Read more...
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Discover what’s happening in Harpenden with local events taking place throughout the year. From community gatherings and seasonal celebrations to live entertainment, markets and local activities, explore upcoming events and things to enjoy across the town.
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Event Date: July 4, 2026

Community & Festivals

Festival on the Field

Sir John Lawes Playing Fields, Harpenden,
Festival on the Field is one of Harpenden’s best-loved family festivals, bringing together live music, entertainment, food and Read more...
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Event Date: July 12, 2026

Community & Festivals

Highland Gathering

Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
The Harpenden Highland Gathering 2026 returns to Rothamsted Park on Sunday 12 July, bringing a full day of Read more...
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classics on the common harpenden

Event Date: July 22, 2026

Community & Festivals

Classics On The Common

Harpenden Common
Classics on the Common 2026 returns to Harpenden Common on Wednesday 22 July, bringing together one of the Read more...
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