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The best flat white in town, the best sourdough, and an absurdly tight workspace at the back.
Regional Indian done seriously. The lamb biryani is the reason to come.
Proper pub with excellent Sunday lunches and a genuinely kind dog on the bar.
The best fine-dining experience Harpenden has to offer — confident cooking, no theatre.
Quiet corner pub, great fire, short but considered wine list.
Natural wine, small plates, and the only place in Harpenden that does a properly made Negroni.
Big garden, average food, but the best spot on a sunny Sunday if you can get a table.
Hand-raised pies, takeaway window, queues at lunchtime. Worth it.
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