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Ember, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Ember

5.0
5
13 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Nestled inside the iconic 42 Fore Street, this dimly lit restaurant provides a unique venue combining the rustic charm of ember-cooked cuisine with the vibrant energy of a vintage listening bar.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01992 937396
  • Website
    http://www.emberhertford.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Uncategorised

  • Nocellara del Belice OlivesGBP 5.00

    • Ancienne Sourdough & Yeast ButterGBP 6.00

      • Labneh, Garlic & Laffa BreadGBP 11.00

        • Oysters (2), Jalapeno & LimeGBP 7.00

          • Padron Peppers & Maldon Sea SaltGBP 6.00

            • Chicken Liver Parfait, Clementine & BriocheGBP 12.00

              • Burrata, Delicia Pumpkin & HazelnutGBP 14.00

                • Red Prawns, Pil Pil & LemonGBP 16.00

                  • Mackerel Crudo, Grape & Smoked AlmondGBP 12.00

                    • Burnt Leek, Romesco & ManchegoGBP 9.00

                      • Artichoke “Pie”, Maitake & SoubiseGBP 16.00

                        • Line Caught Cornish Bream, Rock Samphire & Chilli DressingGBP 36.00

                          • 2GBP 0.00

                        • Day Boat John Dory, Chicken Butter Sauce & LemonGBP 58.00

                          • 2/3GBP 0.00

                        • Spatchcock Poussin, Celeriac & Pickled WalnutGBP 34.00

                          • 2GBP 0.00

                        • Day Boat Brill, Girolles & Late Harvest TomatoesGBP 48.00

                          • 2/3GBP 0.00

                        • Suffolk Hogget Rack & Pie, Radicchio & Herb SauceGBP 54.00

                          • 2GBP 0.00

                        • 400g Dry Aged Belted Galloway Sirloin & Roasting SauceGBP 68.00

                          • 2GBP 0.00

                        • 700g Dry Aged Belted Galloway Rib & Roasting SauceGBP 78.00

                          • 2/3GBP 0.00

                        • 1kg Dry Aged Belted Galloway Rib & Roasting SauceGBP 110.00

                          • 3/4GBP 0.00

                        • Koffmann Fries & Kombu SeasoningGBP 6.00

                          • Charred Greens & Garam MasalaGBP 5.00

                            • Pink Fir Apple Potatoes & Bergwiese CheeseGBP 7.00

                              • Brussel Sprouts, Lardo & HazelnutGBP 6.00

                                • Carrot, Cinghiale Pancetta & Honey ButterGBP 6.00

                                  Last updated: 2 December 2024

                                  What 13 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                  5.0
                                  5 based on recent ratings
                                  • 5Food
                                  • 4.9Service
                                  • 4.9Ambience
                                  • 4.6Value

                                  Noise • Energetic

                                  13 Reviews

                                  1. Philip

                                    Hertfordshire

                                    9 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    9 reviews

                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The chicken parfait was delicious. I ordered for myself, it turned up with three pieces on toasted bread with pieces of satsuma on top. My wife ate 2 of them! What I had was absolutely delicious! I then had the brill and cod fishcake which was okay. Only comment was brill was too dry, but tasted lovely. My wife had Sunday roast with rump option. She cleared her plate and said best meal she had had for a while - and she's a great cook and knows her food! Overall, a fabulous experience. We'll be back again.

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                                  2. Claire

                                    London

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Amazing experience celebrating a special occasion at Ember. Food was absolutely incredible, great atmosphere, super friendly staff & finished off with cocktails in the lovely bar downstairs. Can’t recommend enough 👏🏼

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                                  3. James

                                    London

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Had a fantastic meal at Ember. Food is outstanding, couldn’t recommend the steak more and don’t sleep on the carrots! Sam was a fantastic waitress - extremely attentive - thank you for an amazing time - we will be back!

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                                  4. Zoe

                                    London

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 23 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The perfect evening! The decor and live vinyl music from the DJ made for a great atmosphere. The wine was lovely, and the food was incredible. I love the social dining concept, we shared many small plates and desserts - you have to try the burnt leek and labneh, garlic and laffa bread. To top it all off, our waitress Emily was super welcoming and always on hand for whatever we needed! Thanks for a lovely evening Ember

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                                  5. Kieran

                                    London

                                    12 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    12 reviews

                                    Dined on 23 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Really lovely evening. Outstanding food and setting. Service was top level too

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                                  6. Thomas

                                    Hertfordshire

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on 22 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Great night last night at Ember’s opening. The food and wine were delicious, presented beautifully, with a warm welcome, it brings a London vibe to Hertford. Great place for a special night out.

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                                  7. Elizabeth

                                    London

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 22 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We had the chateaubriand roast on Sunday it was absolutely delicious we shared between two although easy enough for three, it was sublime the best roast dinner we’ve ever had. Such lovely decor, chilled background music and service was so good just what we needed. We’ve already booked again.

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                                  8. Natasha

                                    London

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 22 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Possibly the best food I’ve had in Hertford (and I live here) Simple but well put together food, reasonably priced in a a beautiful restaurant with fantastic music. The labneh is a must try, artichoke pie delicious, carrots and sprouts were well matched with hazelnuts and pancetta. I’m so happy to had a great new local addition.

                                    1 person found this helpful

                                  9. George

                                    London

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on 22 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Great venue, very helpful staff, good selection of food

                                    1 person found this helpful

                                  10. OpenTable Diner

                                    London

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 22 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Exquisite food, and great vibe with the sharing platters (small and large) and the live vinyl Dj mixing music alongside the open bar and kitchen. The sharing beef rib and roasted pumpkin sides are a must! The downstairs cocktail bar also made for a great aperitif (or would be perfect for a celebration / corporate event!)

                                    1 person found this helpful

                                  FAQs

                                  Ember is rated 5 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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                                  2 people
                                  7:00 pm
                                  Booked 5 times today
                                  Google Map for Ember

                                  42 Fore St, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1BY

                                  Dining areas

                                  Additional information

                                  • Area
                                    Hertford
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                  • Price
                                    £26 to £40
                                  • Cuisines
                                    European, Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Dining
                                  • Dress code
                                    Business Casual
                                  • Parking details
                                    None
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