Berkhamsted eats as if it were a London neighbourhood that happened to keep a castle: High Street independents, a canalside pub, and queues that form for pastry.
GAIL’s, Fred & Ginger, Epicure and Copper House describe the town’s current appetite. The Gatsby is the night out. The Boat is the walk-in after the towpath. You can eat poorly here, but you have to try.
The High Street car parks fill by brunch on Saturdays. Train in if you can. Book The Gatsby; do not expect a walk-in at 1pm in a cafe with four tables.
Rooms we would book for a birthday: cooking, service, noise level, and whether the bill feels like the evening we had.
Aramark is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2019-09-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Ashridge House, Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden · Berkhamsted
Ashridge Business School and Bakehouse Cafe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-17). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
National Trust Office, Moneybury Hill, Ashridge · Berkhamsted
Ashridge Cafe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-15). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Ashridge Golf Club, Golf Club Road, Little Gaddesden · Berkhamsted
Ashridge Golf Club Limited is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Aurum Bar & Grill is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-09-23). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Bar 309 is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2017-03-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Bel Caffe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-02-18). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Fish Bar Berkhamsted Railway Station, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Fish Bar is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2025-06-27). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Clubhouse Berkhamsted Golf Club, The Common, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Golf Club Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-10). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Berkhamsted Golf Driving Range, Spring Garden Lane, Northchurch · Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Golf Range is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Cafe Epicure Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-08-07). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Caffe Nero is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-12-12). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Chartwells @ Berkhamsted Sixth Form Centre is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-18). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Berkhamsted Football Club Broadwater Stadium, Broadwater, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Chris's Catering is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-10-17). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Compass Group UK @ Berkhamsted School - Boys is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-18). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Compass Group UK & Ireland is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-05-15). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Copper House is the High Street’s polished independent: cocktails, weekend afternoon tea, Sunday roast and a dining room that works for a Friday night without requiring a christening. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, which is a useful filter for people who live here rather than pass through.
Unit 2, 300 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Costa is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-09-26). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Culinera @ Ashlyns School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-04-28). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Darvells is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-05-22). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
DJ's Playzone is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-19). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Dower House, 108 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Dower House Coffee is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-07). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
E L James Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Egerton Rothesay School (Catering) is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-03-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Faire at 190 is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2026-02-21). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Fat Buddha is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2025-06-10). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Fred and Ginger Coffee is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-12-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The George And Dragon, 87 High Street, Northchurch · Berkhamsted
George & Dragon is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2026-02-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Giggling Squid is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-12-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Victoria Church Of England Primary School, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
GoldKey Breakfast Club is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-16). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
HCL @ Bridgewater Primary School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-09-08). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Little Gaddesden Jmi School, Church Road, Little Gaddesden · Berkhamsted
HCL @ Little Gaddesden C Of E VA Primary School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-02-28). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Potten End C Of E Primary School, Church Road, Potten End · Berkhamsted
HCL @ Potten End C of E Primary School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-03). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Victoria Church Of England Primary School, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
HCL @ Victoria C of E Infant and Nursery School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-12-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Field Study Centre Hudnall Park House, Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden · Berkhamsted
Hudnall Park Field Studies Centre is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-06-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Isalie Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-06-27). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
M Street Bagels is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-08-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Unit 18 Boxted Farm, Berkhamsted Road, Hemel Hempstead · Berkhamsted
Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-09-26). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Number 41 is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-02). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Olive Tree Restaurant is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Per Tutti is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-02-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Unit 3, 300 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
PizzaExpress is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-10-17). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Pizzeria Napoletana is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-12-11). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Plates is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2025-07-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Ground Floor, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Prime Steak and Grill is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-12-18). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Puccino's is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2016-01-05). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Rialize Childcare at Bridgewater School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-03-27). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Claridge House, 200 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Starbucks is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-07). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Swing Gate First School And Nursery, Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-02-28). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
SZEN is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-22). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Tabure Modern Turkish Kitchen is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-11-28). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Thai Cottage, 149 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Thai Cottage is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2025-03-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
If you walk the Grand Union through Berkhamsted you will eat at The Boat eventually. It is a Fuller’s house with a terrace on the water, a fire in winter, and the particular mix of muddy boots and pushchairs that means a town is working. Food is seasonal pub rather than gastropub theatre.
Castle Village Restaurant The Mansion, Britwell Drive, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
The Drawbridge Bistro at Castle Village is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-05-22). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Gatsby occupies a 1930s cinema and has been Berkhamsted’s special-occasion dining room since 2005: à la carte, Sunday roast, cocktails and a piano. It is theatrical without being a tourist trap, and it still books out for birthdays. Come for the room as much as the plate.
The Happy Hamper is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-08-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Highwayman is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-06-11). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Hill Farm, Northchurch Common, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
The Hill Farm Walk-In Cafe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-24). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Meating Room is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2025-09-19). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Swan Foyer, 137-139 High Street, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
The SWAN Youth Project is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
The Thomas Coram Middle School, Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
The Thomas Coram Cof E School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-05-22). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Berkhamsted Football Club, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Toretto's is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2026-09-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Verandah is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-08). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Unit 1 Link House, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted · Berkhamsted
Warehouse Pizza is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2026-03-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Westfield Primary School is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-01-10). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Wild Restaurant is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-27). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Zaza is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (2026-05-31). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
Zero Sushi is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-09-10). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.