This is one of my favourite pubs in the world and was my local when I lived back in my home town of…read moreKnareaborough. Whilst it's been 15 years since I lived there permanently I always make sure I pay Blind Jack's a visit every time I'm over seeing friends and family. It's a small pub but very cosy and full of character. The landlords are extremely welcoming and all the staff are friendly and knowledgable, more than happy to offer their advice and samples of beer if you can't decide what to go for. You certainly won't find any of your mainstream lagers or bitters here (thank goodness) but instead there is an ever-changing array of craft and real ales from breweries such as Brew Dog and Magic Rock, as well as an increasing number of their own very excellent brews. If you're a real beer lover and looking for a great pub to sample some top ales over a chat with your mates (it's strictly no music) then make sure you pay Blind Jack's a visit. Warning, it can get very busy!

With visiting my wife's family in Knaresborough a few times a year - I'm absolutely spoilt with the…read moreamount of pubs on offer in this lovely market town just down the road from Harrogate. But the main one which I really can't go without visiting is Blind Jacks While Manchester isn't exactly short on quality pubs and craft beer, Blind Jacks offers something special which is easy to explain. A lovely, quaint, ancient building with loads of tiny rooms making it the perfect place to hang out and relax - combined with a revolving selection of amazing craft beer on tap (as well as some great local breweries). Put it this way - just on this visit they had beers from Stone (Ruination), Oskar Blues, Ska (Modus Hoperandi) and Brewdog (Punk and Hoppy Xmas) Paul and Debbie the landlords are always very friendly and up for a chat, as are the team of younger bar staff. You can always get a sample or recommendation, plus they brew their own beer out the back which all the staff seem to know about - their chalk board in the bar also has details of what they're brewing next so the regulars can keep up to date with what's next in the pipeline. Their milk stout and pumpkin head ones are firm favourites! Like them on Facebook for the latest updates on beers on tap, special nights (like their BBQ night in Jan) and all news going on. I may have just heard a rumour that they're opening up a distillery too so even if you don't live in Knaresborough it's worth making the trip here just to check out a great selection of drinks in great surroundings - you won't regret it!

You hungry and want a pint? This place does the job…read more You find a table to eat, take note of the table number, and order inside. When your food is ready they will take it to your table. I resorted to a pizza, which is good because they bake them fresh on the patio. They're big enough to share with another person... but I only found that out because they ran out of fish for any buttys or fish n chips, and that's what I really wanted.

The food was fantastic. The wait staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. You cannot beat…read morethe ambiance of a classic British pub. As an American, I watched the movie and had been wanting to visit a World's End, regardless of the location, this did not disappoint. 10/10 would definitely recommend and hope to go back upon my next visit.

The real deal. Oozing authentic charm. Homespun and cozy. Hand pulled ales. Great pub food. A must.read more

My husband and I spent the day in Knaresborough, and this place caught our eye as we were walking…read morearound. We stopped back by for an early dinner and had a wonderful experience. First of all, the interior is incredibly cozy. The service was quite good, and the employees were very friendly - especially the older man behind the bar. My husband ordered the haddock and chips, and he says it's the best fish and chips he's ever had. I ordered the pork loin. It came with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, applesauce, broccoli and carrots, and cheesy cauliflower. It was a ton of food for £10 and VERY good. Overall, I have no complaints whatsoever and we'll definitely be going back the next time we're in town!!!

Pint of Foster's pint of Landlord £5.60 bonus..... it is what is . Friendly enough rough n ready…read morebut ok

Always a welcoming word and a welcome beer at this traditional, yet contemporary Yorkshire tavern.read more

Lovely pub hidden away from centre interior of dark wood and leather seating. Wet sales only . They…read moredo some entertainment. Quality real ales and excellant service. Definitely a pub well known to locals.

Great selection of real ales . Good atmosphere nice n chilled. Background music not too loud n live…read moreacts on

Following its refurb a couple of years ago, the Half Moon is now a really cosy and attractive pub…read moreoffering a good selection of local and not so local ales as well as wines and the usual pubby spirits and soft drinks. For those not partaking in booze they also make decent espresso based coffees served with little tiffin bites which is a really nice extra touch. Food wise the Half Moon keeps it nice and simple with a meat, cheese or meat and cheese platter. Unfortunately we'd already eaten before we visited but spying other people's platters they did look really good and great value too. The staff (I think landlord and landlady) were really warm and friendly and even offered table service for my coffee which I wouldn't have expected from a pub. A really great (new but old) addition to the Knaresborough pub scene, just prepare for a steep walk up Briggate at the end of your night!

I'm pretty lucky that when I go back to my in-laws in Knaresborough I'm pretty much heading towards…read morea beer/pub Mecca - and that's no over exaggeration, I've been told that in the past there were more pubs per local resident than anywhere else in the country. Shhhweeet! But like in any other town, there's very much a full range of the spectrum from the best to avoid to the pretty damn good - with quite a few fairly average ones in the middle. Yeah there's some dodgy ones that aren't advised and in the average category there's about a million Sam Smiths pubs - ok ambience, ok, beer and the low low price is what keeps people coming back! But in the great category there's the amazing Blind Jacks and relatively new (i.e the past couple of years it's opened) Half Moon. Down the bottom of a ridiculously steep hill, it's definitely worth going to check out even if you use the hill as an excuse to have an extra pint due to all the calories burned off on the walk back up. There's a great selection of local brewery Roosters ales inside, plus some other tasty brews which are always changing. The food menu is also a good option with the meat and cheese board worth checking out - it really is just a good spot to hangout in for a couple of hours and have a relaxed session. Special mention should also go to the small beer garden in the back - it's a real sun trap if you can hit it at just the right time of day!

We popped here for a celebratory meal on Friday night and I think we can happily say mission…read moreaccomplished, we made the right choice after looking at a number of places in the area. The plan wasn't to get super fat, but my wife and myself did go for 3 courses each which meant we almost had to be carried out of the place due to extreme tastiness and gluttony - it was all just so tasty!! First off I had the crab lasagne to start which was fantastic, very light and delicate and something I was really pleased to experience (£9.95). After looking at the menu in depth I actually circumnavigated a number of traditional bites like the lamb and pork to have the burger - but it was a really good decision as it was as juicy as anything and the chips were some of the best I've ever had. Sticky Toffee pud rounded this up - and washed down with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc and a pint of Tim Taylor Landlord made this the perfect night and meal. I'd highly recommend checking this place out.

My magic carpet ride is off again. Let's keep it as pretty as a picture and head to Ferrensby. Now…read moreI know Yorkshire very well. My jobs have meant I've needed too. In fact I pride myself on my Yorkshire knowledge so Ferrensby is a quaint village just outside of Harrogate. It's picturesque to the extreme and I need no encouragement in going there. The General Tarleton is an old coaching inn there and suits the area very well indeed. There are beams galore, stone work and yet another all round country feel to it. It really is the perfect venue for the location. For the food it has a reputation for it's fresh seafood and rightly so. If you like your fish then you really would be advised to try it out. All of the ingredients it uses are fresh and of the highest quality though, so any meal you choose shouldn't disappoint. They also do special dining deals if you stay over so it is well worth looking into that. Yet another hoorah for the countryside, nice work.

Eh, I can't say the food was bad at The Crown Inn restaurant... And it came out very quickly, which…read morescores bonus points with my hearty appetite... That being said, my fiancé wanted a hot chicken wrap and was told that is what he was ordering, alas, it was served to him cold... And my Kebob, while had nice flavor, was served lukewarm... Making me believe it was cooked awhile ago and was just sitting under a heat lamp until someone ordered it. That being said, the soup our friend ordered was apparently amazing and piping hot. So if you're hungry AF and need someone IMMEDIATELY... This place has you covered... And for the right price!

Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??