Harpenden Food Guide
Restaurants in Harpenden Your Guide
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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.

Losh Bar & Grill
9 Station Rd, Harpenden
Bar and grill restaurant on Station Road

Tabure
104 High St, Harpenden
Fresh Mediterranean dining and sharing plates in the heart of Harpenden

Bangkok Lounge
80 High St
Authentic Thai Cuisine on Harpenden High Street Since 1995
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Restaurants 17
- AAldwickbury Park Golf ClubTwo golf courses with lounge bar and event venuePiggottshill Ln
- BBar AzitaSpanish and Mediterranean tapas bar1A, Harding Parade, Station Rd
- ggrill barRestaurants78 High St
- IInn On The GreenGreene King pub overlooking the village green20 Leyton Rd
- KKactus Mexican (Harpenden)Mexican takeaway and delivery on the High Street64 High St
Losh Bar & GrillBar and grill restaurant on Station Road9 Station Rd, Harpenden- LLussmanns BrasserieSustainable fish, steak and grill in an 18th-century stable20a Leyton Rd
- OOkka Restaurant (Harpenden)Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on the High Street62 High St
- RRosanna’sItalian restaurant on Vaughan Road1A Vaughan Rd
- RRothamsted Restaurant – Lewis HallCafésWest Common
TabureFresh Mediterranean dining and sharing plates in the heart of Harpenden104 High St, Harpenden- TThe Gibraltar CastleHistoric 1799 pub in Batford70 Lower Luton Rd
- TThe Harpenden Arms, HarpendenFuller's pub and restaurant on the High Street188 High St
- TThe Old BellGrade II-listed pub on Luton Road177 Luton Rd
- TThe WheatsheafHigh Street pub reopened under new management9 High St
- VVinsantoChef-led tapas restaurant and speakeasy bar26 Station Rd
- ZZero SushiJapanese restaurant on Leyton Road8a Leyton Rd
Takeaways 11
- BBentoZoJapanese food takeaway on Southdown Road131 Southdown Rd
- BBoomting PizzaPizza delivery and takeaway from SouthdownUnit 5, Southdown Industrial Estate, Southdown Rd
- DDomino’s Pizza – HarpendenPizza delivery chain on Station Road30 Station Rd
- GGiggling Squid – HarpendenThai restaurant chain on Amenbury LaneAmenbury Ln
- HHarpenden Grill & KebabTurkish kebab and pizza takeaway on Station RoadTw House Station Approach, 36 Station Rd
- KKINGFISHFish and chip takeaway in Batford146 Lower Luton Rd
- NNonno’s Pizza (Harpenden)Pizza takeaway and delivery on the High Street64 High St
- PPapa Johns PizzaPizza delivery chain on the High Street28 High St
- PPizzaExpressItalian chain restaurant on the High StreetHouse, 1, The Gate, 2 High St
- SSushi Daily HarpendenFresh sushi counter inside WaitroseWaitrose & Partners, 3 Leyton Rd
- ZZio’s PizzeriaPizza and pasta restaurant and takeaway on Station Road34 Station Rd
Fast Food 5
- GGodfrey’sFish and chip shop serving Harpenden since 201241 High St
- PPinarzRestaurants17 Station Rd
- SSear Burger – HarpendenGrass-fed, dry-aged beef burgers and wings17 Station Rd
- SSkippersFamily-run fish and chip takeaway5 Piggottshill Ln
- TThe Meating RoomGourmet British beef burgers, dine-in or delivery5 Station Rd
Indian Restaurants 5
- CCafe JeeraIndian restaurant on Station Road36 Station Rd
- CCinnamonIndian restaurant and takeaway on Thompsons Close3 Thompsons Cl
- SSarakhRoadside Indian restaurant on Grove Road2 Grove Rd
- SSwagat HarpendenAuthentic Indian cuisine on Station Road12 Station Rd
- TThe Cherry TreeIndian restaurant on Southview Road2D Southview Rd
Chinese Restaurants 4
- CChef PekingPeking and Szechuan Chinese cuisine since the 1980s5-6 Church Grn
- OOriental AromaChinese takeaway at Harding Parade7, Harding Parade, Station Rd
- PPAYA Cuisine (Harpenden)Chinese and pan-Asian restaurant and takeawayHarding Parade, Station Rd
- RRegentChinese takeaway on Southdown Road123 Southdown Rd
Italian Restaurants 3
- PPasta CiboItalian food, eat in, takeaway or delivery2, Harding Parade, Station Rd
- PPer Tutti HarpendenItalian restaurant on Vaughan Road1A Vaughan Rd
- ZZazaItalian restaurant with a weekday lunch menu61 High St
Thai Restaurant 2
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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.

The Oddfellows Arms
Leyton Green, Harpenden
Traditional Harpenden pub serving food, cask ales and live sport

Cross Keys
39 High St
Historic real ale pub with one of the UK's rare pewter-topped bars
Unmatched Club
6b Leyton Rd
Boba, acai bowls, matcha, coffee and sweet treats on Leyton Road
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Things to do…Carefully Selected
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.

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…

Rothamsted Park
Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road
Rothamsted Park is Harpenden's main public park, covering almost 50 acres just a few minutes' walk from the…

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…

Harpenden Common
Harpenden Common
Harpenden Common is one of the town's defining features: 94 hectares (233 acres) of open grassland, heathland, woodland,…

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…

The Nickey Line
Nickey Line, Ambrose Lane access
The Nickey Line is a traffic-free walking and cycling path that follows the route of a former railway…

Lydekker Park
Lydekker Park, Arcadian Court
Lydekker Park is a small, peaceful green space close to Harpenden town centre, with ponds, a wildflower meadow,…

Rothamsted Research
Rothamsted Research, West Common
Rothamsted Research is one of the oldest agricultural research institutions in the world, founded in 1843 by Sir…

Harpenden Museum
Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park
Harpenden Museum is run by volunteers from the Harpenden & District Local History Society and is based inside…

St Nicholas Church
Church Green
St Nicholas is Harpenden's parish church, standing at the top of the High Street on Church Green, beside…
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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.
Festival on the Field
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- Sir John Lawes Playing Fields, Harpenden
Harpenden Highland Gathering 2027
- Sun 11 Jul 2027
- Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
Classics on the Common
- Wed 22 Jul 2026
- Harpenden Common
Remembrance Parade and Service
- Sun 8 Nov 2026
- Church Green
Harpenden comes together on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2026, for its annual Remembrance Parade and Service, organised by Harpenden Town Council. The parade moves from Rothamsted…
View details → for Remembrance Parade and ServiceHarpenden Farmers’ Market (October 2026)
- Sun 25 Oct 2026
- Lower High Street
Harpenden Farmers’ Market returns to the town centre on Sunday 25 October 2026, running from 10am to 2pm. Hosted and managed by Harpenden Town Council, the…
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- Sun 22 Nov 2026
- High Street
Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival returns on Sunday 22 November 2026, running from 12pm to 6pm in the town centre. Organised by Harpenden Town Council, the day marks…
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