An independent restaurant & cocktail bar focused on supporting LOCAL
Eight, Baldock, is an independently owned restaurant and bar in the heart of Baldock, located between Hitchin, Letchworth and Royston.
Eight is the brainchild of local chef Kish Raheja, who is passionate about supporting all things local, and is the perfect place for a quiet meal with your loved one, a family get-together for Sunday lunch, or a delicious cocktail and bar menu at our bar. You can read more about his story on our About Us page.
At our restaurant, we proudly serve locally sourced beef and pork, along with fresh produce from Kish's own allotment, less than a mile from the restaurant. Our fresh seafood is sourced from British waters and caught by day boats whenever possible.
Our menu reflects a modern Mediterranean influence, using seasonal ingredients, prepared with minimal fuss to enhance their natural flavours, showcases Kish's unique culinary style. View our menus.
Everything, except the gelato, is made in-house, demonstrating Kish's commitment to quality, freshness and craftsmanship.
Our bar is also dedicated to showcasing the finest LOCAL produce. We proudly stock locally distilled gin, vodka, and rum, along with locally brewed IPAs. Even our unique blend of coffee beans is freshly roasted in the neighbouring village of Weston. Our LOCAL suppliers.
We also have some exciting events throughout each month. Take a look at our events diary to find out more.
How to Hire the Restaurant for Your Own Private Event
Frequently asked questions
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Live Music and Events
We host Live Music Saturday’s with a Gourmet Burger and Cocktail, as well themed Wine Supper Nights, hosted by our local Wine Expert James, Cheese and Wine evenings plus regular Chefs specials. View our Calendar page for more.
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Private Hire for Your Special Event
Whether you’re planning a birthday, corporate gathering, or private party, our restaurant and bar are available for your exclusive hire. How to Book
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Monthly Thai Supper Night
Once a month we host our Thai Food themed Night, with a special Thai themed cocktail available. You can book to eat in or book to takeaway. For a takeaway, simply go to our pre book your meal page, and select your dishes and a time slot to collect.
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Sunday Lunch
Sunday is our favourite day of the week, focused around friends, family and loved ones all getting together to enjoy lunch alongside a glass of wine or two! View Menu or Book a Table
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Private Hire Eight on Wheels
Make your event special with an Eight on Wheels gourmet experience for you and your guests. Perfect for pop-up events, private catering for parties, weddings, birthdays, BBQs & corporate events. We also offer a Pop up Cocktail Bar with our Private Catering package. Read more
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Give Someone a Gift Card
You can easily buy a gift card to give as a treat to friends, family or colleagues? Buy a Gift Card
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Join our team
Want to join the team and work at Eight? We are looking for hard-working individuals for both the kitchen and front of house with a passion for looking after guests. Click on the button below to get the conversation started.Opportunities at Eight
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Dietary Requirements
We accommodate various diets and take precautions to avoid allergy cross-contamination. View our Allergen list
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Our Bar and Bar Menu
Our bar is small yet cosy, perfect for enjoying a hand-crafted cocktail, locally distilled gin, or a glass of wine from our carefully curated wine list. We now also have draught beer available. If you’re feeling peckish, why not order something from our bar menu?
Our bar is small yet cosy, perfect for enjoying a hand-crafted cocktail, locally distilled gin, or a glass of wine from our carefully curated wine list. We now also have draught beer available. If you’re feeling peckish, why not order something from our bar menu?
Due to its size, our bar is for walk in customers only, helping us to accommodate as many guests as we can.
Want to hire the Bar for a Private Event? View our Private Hire page
Our Sunday Lunch
Sunday is our favourite day of the week! Sundays are all focused around friends, family and loved ones all getting together to enjoy lunch alongside a glass of wine or two! It’s the one meal of the week where phones & tablets are put to one side and we enjoy the food and the company.
Our Sunday Lunch menu utilises the best in locally sourced produce. Our dry-aged beef is from Corneybury Farm, just outside Buntingford, our free-range pork is from Dunmow in Essex & our outdoor reared lamb is from a small holding in South Cambridgeshire. See our locality sourcing page to see just how local our produce is!
Kids menu, vegan and vegetarian options are also available.
Gluten-free roasts can also be prepared with prior notice.
Sunday Lunch is served from 12 noon to 4 p.m. with last reservations at 3.30 p.m. Our bar area is also dog-friendly.
We are recruiting
Want to join the team and work at Eight?
We are looking for hard-working individuals for both the kitchen and front of house with a passion for looking after guests.
Click on the button below to get the conversation started.
Find our Restaurant and Bar in Hertfordshire
We are based in Baldock town centre
By Road
We’re a 5-minute drive from both junctions 9 & 10 of the A1(M). Head towards the centre of Baldock and we’re located on Whitehorse Street, which is at the northern end of Baldock High Street. We’re right by the zebra crossing.
By Train
Baldock train station is a 2-minute walk from the restaurant and is serviced regularly by trains from London Kings Cross, Hitchin and Letchworth as well as trains from Cambridge, Royston & Ashwell. Come out of the station, walk down Station Road and head towards the traffic lights.
Parking in the town
There is ample parking on Baldock High Street, which is free in the evenings. There is also parking on Whitehorse Street, again free in the evenings. There is also a car park behind the Community Centre on The Twitchell, SG7 6DN
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