A new restaurant is set to open in Hitchin later this month.

A store selling fried chicken is gearing up to serve customers in Westmill.

The shop is to be called Peckers and is situated on John Barker Place.

Peckers: Coming soon to Hitchin's Westmill. CREDIT: @HitchinNubNews

As reported by Nub News previously, the area is undergoing a substantial rebuild, including provision for 48 'affordable homes'.

Peckers will be situated at 25 John Barker Place, next to the new NISA store, and what we know so far is that it will offer dine-in, takeaway and delivery options.

Peckers describes what they offer as: "Seriously good chicken...fried and grilled."

Hitchin Nub News is attempting to track down the owners for a chat for a few future articles, so watch this space...

Peckers: Coming soon to Hitchin's Westmill. CREDIT: @HitchinNubNews