# The Garden Gate, Hitchin — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Garden Gate — Tea House in Hitchin with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 132 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/restaurants/the-garden-gate (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tea House 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Garden Gate Hitchin, Hertfordshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11092519586756403226&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Steve Little](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115096608559689104098) **In short:** The Garden Gate is a tea house in Hertfordshire, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 132 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Garden Gate The Garden Gate sits within Oughtonhead Common nature reserve on Pirton Road and is accessible only on foot or by bicycle. The tea house operates weekends only and welcomes dogs. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. The menu includes cakes, with vegan and gluten-free options, alongside a lunch selection. Tea is served. Cash payment is preferred. The setting suits walkers and cyclists; those with limited mobility may find access challenging due to the footpath approach. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Garden Gate's own website](https://www.facebook.com/The-Garden-Gate-Tearoom-at-Oughton-Head-Farm-438577543238533/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (132 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Hertfordshire Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/961487). [More restaurants in Hertfordshire](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (132 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/The-Garden-Gate-Tearoom-at-Oughton-Head-Farm-438577543238533/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07969 621223](tel:07969621223) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hertfordshire **Plus Code** 9C3XXM3V+85 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hertfordshire Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHertfordshire%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Garden Gate? The Garden Gate is open Mon–Fri closed; Sat–Sun 11:30am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Garden Gate any good? The Garden Gate is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 132 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Garden Gate dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Garden Gate. ### How do I contact The Garden Gate? 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