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Where to eat and drink in Harpenden

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The outside of The Silver Cup pub in HarpendenEditor's Pick
The Silver Cup
Restaurant
£££
★★★★★

The Silver Cup is, without a doubt, our favorite place in Harpenden. Combining Michelin-level cooking from Matt with warm, family-style hospitality from Olivia, this Common-side gem has marked all our family’s milestones—and remains one of the absolute best reasons we call this town home.

The front of the White Horse pub in Harpenden
The White Horse
Pub
££
★★★☆☆

Before Hatching Green properties and school runs became our reality, the White Horse was our first welcoming introduction to Harpenden life. With an incredible sun-soaked beer garden, plenty of parking, and a menu that is resolutely and comfortably "fine," it remains the ultimate casual pitstop—just don't mistake it for a candlelit date night spot.

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The Silver CupRestaurantThe White HorsePub
Sunday mornings

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