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Ember, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Ember

5.0
5
10 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01992 937396
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 10 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

10 Reviews
  1. Zoe

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Kieran

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. 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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  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Debbie

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the bar downstairs on the opening night. Great atmosphere, good music, food tapas style and delicious. We had liver parfait with tangerine, mackerel, cod, amazing carrots and chips to die for. Great addition to town.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Ryan

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely fantastic evening at Ember in Hertford! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Ryan provided exceptional service, ensuring we were well taken care of throughout our visit. The food was simply outstanding. The oysters were incredibly fresh, the mackerel was packed with flavor, and the steak—wow—easily the best we’ve had in Hertford! Every bite was perfection. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a special night out. My partner and I were so impressed that we’re already planning our next visit. Highly recommend Ember to anyone looking for top-quality food and excellent service.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Lynn

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food, first night done very well, Dow stairs bar felt draft but once curtain pulled across much better. Food is small plates with larger main to share, not tapas but very different but very good food and wines very nice and by the glass also

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Ember is rated 5 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • 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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