We came, we saw, we conquered! And by that I mean we added this great new addition to the 'tap'…read morefamily (Euston, York, Sheffield taps) to Yelp, enjoyed a couple of great beers each from their range of at least 30 draught/ 100 bottles and went twice in the same evening - starting our night here and finishing it off in style with the return visit! As with all the taps, they have a fantastic mix of UK breweries and American craft, Belgian and European brews - plus a bottle menu with beers ranging from a few quid to some very special ones (hello Hopping Frog at £18 and unfortunately not in my price range!) I had an amazing Tiny Rebel/Dark Star collaboration with my wife enjoying a Belgian fruit beer - we were both very very happy with our choices! The actual venue is pretty cool and just the sort of place you want to hangout in, with a clientele of all ages into good quality hoppy stuff! Special mention has to go to the amazing pork pies on sale - £2.50 a pop and from the excellent Elite meats. Mine was amazing and made even better by having 'Sierra Nevada Mustard' served with it - mega yum! Basically Harrogate Tap is a great excuse to miss the train - make sure you check it out if you're into beer, you won't regret it!

With a healthy supply of draft beer on cask and keg, and a large fridge filled with cans and…read morebottles, the Tap should always be on your list of pubs to visit in Harrogate. Don't forget to grab a couple of train beers on your way out of town.

excellent hospitality. cracking pint of john smiths. brandy not too shabby. to quote alan wicker…read morewish you were here 0

Oh my oh my. My budget is suffering now. However, it'll have to struggle a little bit more yet…read morebecause I've just discovered a quite simply stunning and deluxe bar, the Lure Luxe Bar. Now this is grand to the extreme. This mother is one stylish player with decadent furnishings and a sophisticated feel. What's more you get tables that light up, built in ice buckets and a real baby grand piano. To make me even giddier, they do fizz by the glass. Is this place for real? You don't even have to move because a delightful hostess will see to your every need (within reason). The drinks list is awesome too. If money is no object then go for a deluxe Champagne. Or try one of the zillion or so cocktails that will blow you away. If you want aged rums, no problem. Plus, you'll find some of the finest cognacs. James Bond wouldn't look out of place here. The food isn't bad either but I'm singing this little babies praises for some serious drinking action. Make sure the credit card isn't maxed out though; you'll need every penny you can muster. Extreme to every level but marvellous if costly.

I had the salmon steak and my husband had the burrito.It was delicious.They had live music and the…read moreambiance was great.Service was a little slow but it was expected for a Friday night.We will definitely come back.

This is the nicest weatherspoons i have been in. The building is very grand and has really high…read moreceilings. The menu and drinks are the same as any other whetherspoons. Good value drinks and food. The setting was really nice and was really clean. They do not show sport or have music on - there were tv screens showing the news but on quiet.

So was here today to meet my son for lunch. Its a very old historic building, its part of the old…read moreturkish baths. Its unlike most wetherspoons in that until you actually get to the bar you wouldnt imagine you are in one of their pubs. However the bar confirms you are - staffed by student types , no obvious managment , same beers and drinks on offer. Its not a bad place but I dont think its somewhere I would chose to go to as a regular pub. We had a couple of drinks and a bit of lunch, we went for the chicken kebabs which were over cooked and dry , saved only by copious amounts of piri piri dip. Of course price wise even for Harrogate its cheap , £20.00 4 drinks and lunch. Conclusion is you could do a lot worse but you can also do a lot better than this place.

I have to say, I've spent quite a few evenings in the Old Bell Tavern. The food, IMHO, is…read moretop-notch. Maybe not the level of the Queen's Head Inn, but very good nevertheless. The list of ales and brews is outstanding, and rumors are the Bill Clinton himself sat in the Old Bell for a spell. Probably the best atmosphere for adults out of the wide array of pubs in Harrogate; never got the impression that a Yankee and his opinions was unwelcome. One word of advice.... The place fills up fast at quittin' time!

My husband and I came here for a drink and then we decided to stay for dinner. It was a nice pub…read morewith lots of character. Coasters on the wall and knowledgeable bartenders. We decided to eat here after a few pints. I got a risotto special with peas that was delicious. My husband got a white fish I can't remember what kind. He thought it was slightly overcooked. If you want a bar with good food this is the place.

This is not a bar. It's an institution…read more 22 years old this year, the Blues Bar is a much-loved, treasured part of Harrogate's social scene. There's live music every night of the week and during the day, a relaxed chilled out atmosphere to enjoy some grub and a cuppa or even sample some of the fine lagers on offer via both tap and bottle. Some of the very best local bands feature on the latest listings, while the likes of Jools Holland and Van Morrison have graced the place in its long history in music. Who else do you need to give the place a seal of approval? Me, you say? Well, it's got it.

I only popped in for an afternoon drink but I liked the place, good atmosphere ,good coffee, great…read moremusic and real ale to boot. The prices seemed very good for it's location. Wish I had the chance to spend an evening there to sample food and live music. It was Betty's or The Blues. The Blues won. I just wish we had something like it in Warrington.

Love to see smaller plate options on the menu. The pea risotto and octopus salad tasted very nice…read more We also ordered fish and chips. Service was polite and quick. The atmosphere was pleasant.

My wife and I had lunch at Fat Badger in September 2024. It's conveniently located right under the…read moremedieval arches up into old town, was very close to our hotel.  We were seated upstairs in one of several quaint and cozy rooms - this place seems a labyrinth, don't know how the staff keep on top of who is where. It was really pleasant with a view of street out the window, a fireplace and lots of quirky eclectic pictures on the wall. The food was incredible. We both had a burger, can't remember which, but super meaty, super tasty. Big flavour, big belly. I felt like a fat badger after that. Service wasn't the quickest, but it was cheerful and helpful. Quality of the food was worth the wait.

A fantastic little bar situated above a retro/antique/pop culture shop in the very cool town of…read moreHarrogate. You can probably tell by the name that it's slightly Bowie influenced and there's definitely a retro vibe throughout, with nods to the 60's and 70's throughout - the entire aesthetic looks like it was done on a budget but this is one of the cool things about it, it reminds me a lot of the early days 'Common' in Manchester when everything was flung together using ply wood and borrowed furniture. The craft beer selection is simply awesome - amazing choice on tap and bottle and the food menu is simplistic, but decent. We had the charcuterie board which was nice (check out my snaps) and they specialise in pizza. Just be careful if you're hungry though - a 35 min wait for our food when half busy... not sure if they have more staff usually but did seem to be a bit excessive when it comes to putting some bread, meat and cheese on a board. Looking forward to heading back here at night as supposedly a really good joint in the evening. *Kids and pet (I take it dog, not snakes, bats etc) friendly*

One of my favourite bars to visit in Harrogate…read more We were fortunate enough to be staying in the travelodge opposite Major Tom's on our first visit to Harrogate, as we could have possibly walked past it if we hadn't have been, due to the fact it sits above a selection of vintage shops. But if you follow the stairs up to this cafe/ bar, it transforms into a retro-feeling, huge bar. With old fashioned sofas, 70's lamps and pacman arcade games galore, it really has a cosy feeling in such a big venue. Great for groups, but cuddled up on a sofa, my boyfriend and I felt snug as a bug playing dominos and connect four. Although I lost both games, it couldn't stop me from loving this place. To try really hard to find any faults, I just wished it had a wider selection of ciders- then it would be perfection! We unfortunately didn't have time to sample their pizzas, but they also looked (and smelled) amazing. A definite must if you're visiting Harrogate!

Excellent food and service, really friendly staff. We had a really lovely evening here and would…read moredefinitely go back!

Omg this is my forever place in hsatigate food wine service atmosphere is all fabulous. I highly…read morerecommend and will come each time I am back.

Great spot and perfectly located near the town center. I have come here half a dozen times and…read moreeach time the service went above and beyond (I think that's just normal). The food is always good, and plentiful! They have specials on certain days and there's always a game playing on the TV. Rugby was playing most of the times that I've gone and it was quite entertaining. I've even gone in the evening and the place never got too rowdy or uncomfortable. Good spot.

Stylish, welcoming pub on the edge of the city centre…read more This is a relatively large, stylish, welcoming pub, located a short walk from the city centre. Fair selection of lagers and ales. Friendly staff. Large seating area. Went there for drinks after arrival on a 1-day visit plus evening concert in Harrogate in September 2014.