Food and drink

Peckers will be opening at 41 Howardsgate.

Plans approved for opening of Welwyn Garden City chicken shop

The restaurant will be located in the former Beefeater restaurant in Stanborough Road.

The restaurant will be located in the former Beefeater restaurant in Stanborough Road.

Welwyn Garden City McDonald's plans approved despite 387 objections

Thippi already runs the successful Sala Thai restaurant in St Albans.

Thippi already runs the successful Sala Thai restaurant in St Albans.

New Welwyn Garden City venue to mix Thai food with creativity and community

Aroma Lounge opened in December 2025

Aroma Lounge opened in December 2025

Hatfield chef competes for national title at UK's 'Curry Oscars'

Tewinbury Farm hosts Dinner with Chef Mel Brown

Tewinbury Farm hosts Dinner with Chef Mel Brown

New Zealand chef to cook at Hertfordshire farm for one night

Rishi and Sanjay Chandarana are looking to open a new Peckers site in Welwyn Garden City.

Rishi and Sanjay Chandarana are looking to open a new Peckers site in Welwyn Garden City.

Chicken shop owners reveal excitement over Welwyn Garden City restaurant plans

Peckers has submitted a planning application to convert a retail premises in Welwyn Garden City into a restaurant

Peckers has submitted a planning application to convert a retail premises in Welwyn Garden City into a restaurant

Popular fried chicken restaurant eyes site in Welwyn Garden City

McDonald’s in Hertford Rush Green reopens following refurb

McDonald’s in Hertford Rush Green reopens following refurb

McDonald's branch in town reopens after major refurbishment

Red Indian Restaurant will be closing on August 30.

Red Indian Restaurant will be closing on August 30.

Think Local/Buy Local campaign

From Red Indian to Izan: Restaurant boss makes a family‑focused comeback

The pie combines British diced beef and pulled beef cheek, slow-cooked in a rich gravy made with Hawkstone IPA, with seasonal vegetables and Barber’s Cheddar.

The pie combines British diced beef and pulled beef cheek, slow-cooked in a rich gravy made with Hawkstone IPA, with seasonal vegetables and Barber’s Cheddar.

Jeremy Clarkson

Welwyn Garden City pub to serve pie made with Jeremy Clarkson's beer

Six dog-friendly pubs with children's play areas in Welwyn Hatfield

Caribbean cuisine takes centre stage at new festival

Caribbean cuisine takes centre stage at new festival

British food brand behind UK’s first jerk festival

Laura, Kenzie, Jules, Cathal and Spencer, the team at The Harrier.

Laura, Kenzie, Jules, Cathal and Spencer, the team at The Harrier.

Hatfield pub reopens under old name after £250,000 makeover

Caffe Nero in Welwyn Garden City will be closed this week (July 6) for refurbishment

Caffe Nero in Welwyn Garden City will be closed this week (July 6) for refurbishment

Popular coffee chain to close Welwyn Garden City shop this week

Dubai Shawarma is located next to The Galleria car park

Dubai Shawarma is located next to The Galleria car park

New food truck opens in Hatfield hoping to serve 'love and shawarmas'

Five best independent coffee shops across Hertfordshire you should visit

The frontage for the planned Howard Centre restaurant.

The frontage for the planned Howard Centre restaurant.

Plans for new Nando's restaurant in Welwyn Garden City approved

From Brixton to the garden beds: Mel Brown joins Roots at Tewinbury Farm

From Brixton to the garden beds: Mel Brown joins Roots at Tewinbury Farm

Well-known chef to cook at Hertfordshire farm

Sumac and Saffron has a 4.9 rating on Tripadvisor

Sumac and Saffron has a 4.9 rating on Tripadvisor

Five best rated restaurants in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield

Tin and Mon and Lam Nam Moon's venue

Tin and Mon and Lam Nam Moon's venue

Buy local, shop local

Think Local, Buy Local: Lam Nam Moon serving authentic Thai food

5 fish and chip shops in Welwyn Hatfield you have to visit at least once

Benugo has partnered with John Lewis to transform 32 in-store restaurants.

Benugo has partnered with John Lewis to transform 32 in-store restaurants.

Plans for new John Lewis restaurant as licence application submitted

Nando's could be coming to Welwyn Garden City.

Nando's could be coming to Welwyn Garden City.

Popular peri-peri chicken chain targets new Welwyn Garden City restaurant

Pictured: left to right: Philip Brimley (Head of Property at Hatfield Park), Hatfield Town Mayor Councillor Mick Wise and his wife Sandra, Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Councillor Lynn Chesterman OBE, Owner Humayun Rashid and his wife Shahala Rashid, Chris

Pictured: left to right: Philip Brimley (Head of Property at Hatfield Park), Hatfield Town Mayor Councillor Mick Wise and his wife Sandra, Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Councillor Lynn Chesterman OBE, Owner Humayun Rashid and his wife Shahala Rashid, Chris

'This is just the beginning' - Indian restaurant thanks customers amid early success

The Green Man is set to reopen later this year.

The Green Man is set to reopen later this year.

Renovation work begins at much-loved village pub

Pepe's Peri Peri is coming to Hatfield town centre.

Pepe's Peri Peri is coming to Hatfield town centre.

Popular peri peri chicken restaurant set to open in Hatfield

Nathan Weeks is the new head chef at Fore, Hertford House

Nathan Weeks is the new head chef at Fore, Hertford House

New head chef at Hertford House restaurant welcomes locals

The Hatfield Tap is among the pubs sold by McMullen's.

The Hatfield Tap is among the pubs sold by McMullen's.

Hatfield, Welwyn and Potters Bar pubs among sites sold by McMullen's

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A number of businesses around Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar have a hygiene rating of one out of five.

A number of businesses around Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar have a hygiene rating of one out of five.

Food Standards Agency

The worst food hygiene ratings around Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

The festival returns to Howardsgate on May 9 and 10.

The festival returns to Howardsgate on May 9 and 10.

Dates announced for Welwyn Garden City World Food Festival 2026

The Oakmere House Harvester sits in Potters Bar High Street.

The Oakmere House Harvester sits in Potters Bar High Street.

Potters Bar High Street chain restaurant closes due to power cut

2026 is set to be one of the town centre's

2026 is set to be one of the town centre's

What does 2026 have in store for Welwyn Garden City's town centre?

Three pubs in Welwyn Hatfield are currently available for tenancy.

Three pubs in Welwyn Hatfield are currently available for tenancy.

Three pubs on the market in Welwyn Hatfield right now

The competition ends at 11.59pm on Sunday, January 4.

The competition ends at 11.59pm on Sunday, January 4.

How to win a £50 wagamama voucher for the chain's Hatfield branch

Chicken curry or vegetable biryani will be available for collection from the Salisbury Square restaurant on Christmas eve.

Chicken curry or vegetable biryani will be available for collection from the Salisbury Square restaurant on Christmas eve.

Curry house offers free meals to make Christmas 'a special time for everyone'

The Abbondante family ran Dante for nearly 20 years.

The Abbondante family ran Dante for nearly 20 years.

Much-loved Italian restaurant in Potters Bar closes

The new location can be found at 33-34 Salisbury Square.

The new location can be found at 33-34 Salisbury Square.

Award-winning Radlett curry house opens branch in Old Hatfield

Jordan Pomerance, 26, is one of the brightest young talents in the Hertfordshire culinary scene.

Jordan Pomerance, 26, is one of the brightest young talents in the Hertfordshire culinary scene.

Meet the Young Masterchef star bringing his global flavours to Hertfordshire

Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

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Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

Al Medina is set to open

Al Medina is set to open

Arabic supermarket 'coming soon' to Hatfield town centre

For the British Retailers Association's

For the British Retailers Association's

5 independent businesses around Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar well worth a visit

The branch in The Galleria is one of the chain's 473 branches nationwide.

The branch in The Galleria is one of the chain's 473 branches nationwide.

Popular peri-peri chicken chain closes its doors for essential renovation works

The Globe in Codicote High Street closed on Sunday, November 2.

The Globe in Codicote High Street closed on Sunday, November 2.

Highly rated Codicote pub closes due to 'lack of support from the village'

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

CAMRA 'real ale trail by bus' guide launched covering Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin

Eileen Connors is a mum-of-four, a cook, and as of late, a viral sensation on TikTok.

Eileen Connors is a mum-of-four, a cook, and as of late, a viral sensation on TikTok.

Meet the viral Welwyn Garden City mum sharing her recipes and culture with the world

The owner of two Herts pubs has shared his worries about the impending dangers faced by the hospitality sector.

The owner of two Herts pubs has shared his worries about the impending dangers faced by the hospitality sector.

'Danger on the horizon' for struggling hospitality sector warns pub boss

The team behind Dom's Snacks opened its first bricks-and-mortar site in Hall Grove yesterday (October 14).

The team behind Dom's Snacks opened its first bricks-and-mortar site in Hall Grove yesterday (October 14).

First look inside Dom's Snacks' new bricks-and-mortar site

Ebony Table African Restaurant and Grill will open its doors on Sunday, October 19.

Ebony Table African Restaurant and Grill will open its doors on Sunday, October 19.

Restaurant 'bringing two cultures together under one roof' to open in Hatfield

Sibthorpe Arms is among those with new food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield

Sibthorpe Arms is among those with new food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield

Sibthorpe Arms among those with new food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield

Left to right - Jeeta Mona and Dr Kamakhya Das, Founders of Kruti Coffee

Left to right - Jeeta Mona and Dr Kamakhya Das, Founders of Kruti Coffee

Indian coffee brand brews up interest with pop-up event

Welwyn Garden City's Raj of India took home the prize on Monday (October 6).

Welwyn Garden City's Raj of India took home the prize on Monday (October 6).

Welwyn Garden City curry house named best restaurant in Hertfordshire at ARTA

Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

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Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s

Nominate your favourite local curry house to win our competition and a feature in the newspaper.

Nominate your favourite local curry house to win our competition and a feature in the newspaper.

Celebrate Local Flavour: Vote for Your Favourite Curry Spot