Arts & Culture
Beautifully restored Art Deco cinema, rated as one of the best in the country. Usually sold out in advance but there's a free ballot for returns 30 minutes before most showings.
34 locals recommend
The Rex
High StreetBeautifully restored Art Deco cinema, rated as one of the best in the country. Usually sold out in advance but there's a free ballot for returns 30 minutes before most showings.
Food Scene
Brilliant Italian restaurant. If you can get a table upstairs they have a fabulous tree inside. Great for a romantic dinner.
14 locals recommend
Zaza
21-23 Lower Kings RdBrilliant Italian restaurant. If you can get a table upstairs they have a fabulous tree inside. Great for a romantic dinner.
The Three Horseshoes
48 Pouchen End LnGreat canal-side pub, popular for family meals in summer.
The Boat
Gravel PathAnother canal-side pub serving good food.
Fred & Ginger Coffee
125 High StJust the best coffee in Berkhamsted. Worth the wait.
Alford Arms
FrithsdenGreat food but you need to book early.
Great value food and drink. Best to go at quiet times because it's popular amongst the younger drinkers and can get rowdy at weekends.
The Crown - JD Wetherspoon
145 High StreetGreat value food and drink. Best to go at quiet times because it's popular amongst the younger drinkers and can get rowdy at weekends.
Sightseeing
Ruins of a historic castle where the English nobles surrendered to William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Free entry and a lovely place for a picnic.
25 locals recommend
Berkhamsted Castle
White HillRuins of a historic castle where the English nobles surrendered to William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Free entry and a lovely place for a picnic.
Grand Union Canal
Peaceful and flat place for a walk.
Usually plenty of wildlife.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rising Sun Pub
George StreetLovely canal-side pub, highly rated for its selection of real ales.
Everything Else
Large area of National Trust woodland, great for scenic walks and a brilliant cafe also serving a lovely selection of hot meals (busy during summer weekends!).
26 locals recommend
National Trust, Ashridge Estate
Large area of National Trust woodland, great for scenic walks and a brilliant cafe also serving a lovely selection of hot meals (busy during summer weekends!).
The Snow Centre
Saint Albans HillGreat indoor ski centre with proper snow.
Nice circular walk in a reserve for wetland birds. Modest entry charge.
6 locals recommend
College Lake
B488Nice circular walk in a reserve for wetland birds. Modest entry charge.
XC
Well-equipped and large climbing wall and indoor skate park