Bars in Harrogate
Bars in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon. Looking for somewhere great to eat, drink, and unwind in Harrogate, Knaresborough, or Ripon? You’re spoilt for choice. From cosy traditional pubs pouring Yorkshire real ales to independent craft beer spots, stylish cocktail bars, and lively town-centre favourites, there’s something for every occasion. Fancy a quiet pint after a day exploring, cocktails with friends, or a welcoming pub serving great food? Discover the best bars and pubs in Harrogate, Knaresborough, and Ripon and find somewhere new for your next drink, meal, or night out.
Bottomless Brunch in Harrogate – Cocktails, Brunch, and Two Hours of Fun
If your plans involve good food, cocktails, and catching up with friends, bottomless brunch at The Barologist could be just the ticket.
Located on Parliament Street in the heart of town, The Barologist offers a lively bottomless brunch in Harrogate with two hours to eat, drink and enjoy yourself.
What do you get for £38?
For £38 per person, you can choose a brunch dish and enjoy bottomless drinks throughout your two-hour booking.
There’s also a non-alcoholic bottomless brunch for £28 per person, so nobody needs to miss out on the fun.
Your brunch includes:
- Two-hour booking
- Unlimited cocktails
- Choice of creative brunch dishes
- Vegetarian options
- Weekend availability
- Central Harrogate location
- Themed brunches throughout the year
- Pre-ordering to help maximise your two hours
Not your average brunch…
This is where things get a little more interesting.
The Barologist hosts themed bottomless brunch parties throughout the year, with previous and upcoming themes including ABBA, Disney and the 80s.
So if a normal Saturday brunch sounds a little too sensible, keep an eye out for the next themed event.
Christmas brunch is coming too 🎄
Planning a festive get-together?
The Barologist is preparing its festive bottomless brunch menu, giving friends, families and colleagues another option for celebrating Christmas in Harrogate town centre.
Make a day of it in Harrogate
One of the best things about brunching at The Barologist is the location.
You’re right on Parliament Street, making it easy to continue your day exploring Harrogate’s shops, bars, cafés and attractions.
Whether it’s a birthday, hen party, celebration or simply an excuse to get everyone together, this is a bottomless brunch in Harrogate designed to turn lunch into an occasion.
Bottomless Brunch: £38 per person
Non-Alcoholic Bottomless Brunch: £28 per person
Duration: Two hours
The Barologist, 11 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2QU – 01423 531735
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You don’t have to leave Harrogate to visit one of Britain’s best pubs – Historic Hales Bar named among the UK’s finest pubs by The Telegraph
Looking for somewhere special for your next pint?
One of Harrogate’s best-kept treasures has just received national recognition after being named among The Telegraph’s 650 Best Pubs in the UK.
Hales Bar, tucked away on Crescent Road, is not only Harrogate’s oldest pub but is now officially one of Britain’s top places to enjoy a drink, thanks to its rich history, unique character and traditional atmosphere.
🍺 Why everyone is talking about Hales Bar
The prestigious guide is compiled by award-winning beer and travel writer Will Hawkes and a panel of pub experts who personally visit every venue before deciding which deserve a place.
Every pub is judged on:
- Historic character
- Friendly atmosphere
- Outstanding beer
- Memorable experience
- A genuine sense of place
Step inside one of Harrogate’s oldest buildings
Walking through the doors of Hales Bar is like stepping back more than 200 years.
Visitors can still enjoy:
- Original Victorian bar fittings
- Rare gas lighting
- Traditional cask ales
- Cosy horseshoe-shaped seating
- One of Harrogate’s famous sulphur springs flowing beneath the cellar
It’s these remarkable details that helped secure its place among Britain’s very best pubs.
What The Telegraph said
Will Hawkes described Hales Bar as a genuinely quirky venue” with “gas lighting and Victorian bar fittings” offering “a real sense of the past.”
He also highlighted its distinctive Old Legover ale and the pub’s welcoming, traditional atmosphere.
Why it’s worth visiting
Whether you’re a lifelong Harrogate resident or exploring the town for the first time, Hales Bar offers something few modern pubs can match.
It’s a place where history, heritage and Yorkshire hospitality come together over a perfectly kept pint.
Another North Yorkshire favourite makes the list
Joining Hales Bar in the national guide is The Cross Keys in nearby Knaresborough, showing once again why North Yorkshire is one of England’s finest destinations for traditional pubs.
Planning a visit?
If you’ve never experienced Hales Bar before, this national recognition is the perfect excuse to discover one of Harrogate’s most fascinating hidden gems.
From its centuries-old interior to its award-worthy atmosphere, it’s easy to see why experts believe this historic pub deserves a place among the very best in Britain.
Bars and Pubs in Harrogate
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Ake & Humphris Opens New Wine Bar in Harrogate Town Centre
Harrogate town centre has welcomed a stylish new independent venue with the opening of Ake & Humphris on Oxford Street.
The permanent wine bar and shop officially opened on Thursday, 5 February, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Fiona Movley MBE, alongside Deputy Mayor Jenny Travena.
Located in the former Shuropody unit, the Oxford Street site becomes the business’s third location, joining its established premises on Leeds Road in Harrogate and in Collingham.
The launch event attracted local business and community figures, with Champagne and canapés provided by Nomad Catering. Guests included Tom Gordon and Martin Mann, Chief Executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.
Designed by Mark Hinchcliffe, the interior has been described as “Oscar Wilde’s secret wine library”, featuring repurposed 1920s wardrobes, a bespoke chandelier made from antique copper wine funnels, and a traditional library ladder reaching shelves of premium wines and whiskies.
Paul Auty of Ake & Humphris said the move reflects a long-held ambition to be part of the town centre, adding independent businesses are the soul of the high street. Our focus has always been on people first and sharing wine knowledge simply.”
The Oxford Street wine bar and shop is now open seven days a week, from 11am to 10pm, with Tuesday opening hours from 4pm.
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| o. | Firm Name | Town | Address | Phone numbers | Websites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fat Badger | Harrogate | 2 Cold Bath Rd, HG2 0NF | 01423 505681 | thefatbadgerharrogate.com |
| 2 | Tap On Tower Street | Harrogate | 31 Tower St, HG1 1HS | 01423 565600 | thetapontowerstreet.co.uk |
| 3 | Major Tom’s Social | Harrogate | 3 The Ginnel, HG1 2RB | 01423 566984 | majortomssocial.co.uk |
| 4 | Foundry Project | Harrogate | 1a The Ginnel, HG1 2RB | 01423 740701 | pitcherandpiano.com |
| 5 | The Little Ale House | Harrogate | Cheltenham Cres, HG1 1DH | — | alehouseharrogate.co.uk |
| 6 | Hales Bar | Harrogate | 1–3 Crescent Rd, HG1 2RS | 01423 725570 | halesbar.co.uk |
| 7 | Harrogate Tap | Harrogate | Station Parade, HG1 1TE | 01423 501644 | harrogatetap.co.uk |
| 8 | The Den | Harrogate | Cambridge Rd, HG1 1NS | 01423 505151 | thedenharrogate.co.uk |
| 9 | The Barologist Cocktail Bar | Harrogate | 11 Parliament St, HG1 2QU | 01423 531735 | thebarologistharrogate.co.uk |
| 10 | Harrogate Brewing Co. – Royal Parade | Harrogate | 6 Royal Parade, HG1 2SZ | 01423 638789 | royalparadeharrogate.co.uk |
| 11 | Katie O’Brien’s Irish Tavern | Harrogate | The Ginnel, HG1 2RB | 01423 800420 | katieobriensirishtaverns.com |
| 12 | Yorkshire Tapas @ Blues Bar | Harrogate | Montpellier Parade, HG1 2TJ | 01423 566881 | bluesbar.co.uk |
| 13 | MOJO Harrogate | Harrogate | Parliament St, HG1 2RE | 0113 360 4810 | mojobar.co.uk |
| 14 | Trotters | Harrogate | Cheltenham Parade, HG1 1DD | 01423 506717 | facebook.com |
| 15 | Montey’s | Harrogate | The Ginnel, HG1 2RB | 01423 638994 | monteys.com |
| 16 | Pitcher & Piano | Harrogate | John St, HG1 1JZ | 01423 565628 | pitcherandpianoharrogate.co.uk |
| 17 | Six Poor Folk | Knaresborough | 25 Castlegate, HG5 8AR | 01423 869918 | sixpoorfolk.co.uk |
| 18 | Mother Shipton Inn | Knaresborough | Low Bridge, HG5 8HZ | 01423 423480 | mothershiptonsinn.co.uk |
| 19 | The Half Moon Free House | Knaresborough | Abbey Rd, HG5 8HY | 01423 313461 | thehalfmoonfreehouse.com |
| 20 | Blind Jack | Knaresborough | Market Place, HG5 8AL | — | blindjackspub.co.uk |
| 21 | Carriages | Knaresborough | High St, HG5 0HL | 01423 800040 | carriages-knaresborough.co.uk |
| 22 | Guy Fawkes Arms | Knaresborough | Scotton, HG5 9HU | 01423 868400 | guyfawkesarms.co.uk |
| 23 | The Black Bull | Ripon | Old Market Place, HG4 1EQ | 01765 602755 | — |
| 24 | One Eyed Rat | Ripon | Allhallowgate, HG4 1LQ | 01765 607704 | — |
| 25 | The Royal Oak | Ripon | Kirkgate, HG4 1PB | 01765 602284 | royaloakripon.com |
| 26 | The Water Rat | Ripon | Bondgate Green, HG4 1QW | 01765 602251 | thewaterrat.co.uk |
| 27 | King William IV | Ripon | Blossomgate, HG4 2AJ | 01765 278544 | — |
| 28 | Black Swan | Ripon | Westgate, HG4 2BQ | 01765 602985 | — |
| 29 | Storehouse Bar & Eatery | Ripon | Blossomgate, HG4 2AJ | 01765 604856 | storehouseripon.co.uk |
| 30 | The Golden Lion | Ripon | Allhallowgate, HG4 1LE | 07459 799395 | goldenlionripon.co.uk |
| 31 | Hornblower Tavern | Ripon | Old Market Place, HG4 1EQ | 01765 605889 | partyatthepub.co.uk |
| 32 | The South Lodge | Ripon | Harrogate Rd, HG4 1ST | 01765 522318 | thesouthlodgeripon.co.uk |
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