City Guides
Harrogate
Pubs and Bars
Harrogate town centre is home to a variety of pubs and bars but, being an affluent area, has a larger proportion of more up-market establishments than many other areas. There are also a number of franchises to be found; Flares, for example, and Montey’s Rock Café, Vodka Revolution, Wetherspoon, The Slug and Lettuce and Yate’s.
The Lounge is a part of the Carringtons bar/restaurant/nightclub complex, based in Harrogate town centre. The bar is stylish and up-market, but relaxed and comfortable, with a clientele mostly in the young professionals bracket. The bar has a late license to serve alcohol until 3am, and offers a selection of wines, cocktails and beers. There is occasionally live evening entertainment in the bar. The Lounge is based on Station Parade, next door to Carringtons nightclub.
The William and Victoria Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Cold Bath Lane in the outskirts of the town centre. The bar is downstairs in the building, and a contemporary British restaurant upstairs. The establishment boasts an extensive wine list, and the restaurant comprises traditional, wood fixtures and fittings, creating a peaceful ambience. The wine bar is open from Monday until Saturday, and closes at 10pm.
Christie’s Bar, on Kings Road, is located below street-level, in a traditional public house building. The bar boasts sky television, numerous fruit machines and free wireless Internet.
Blues Bar, on Montpellier Parade, is a bar and live music venue showcasing a variety of blues bands and artists. Also on Montpellier Parade is Hedley’s Wine and Food Bar, Montpellier and The Slug and Lettuce.
Harrogate and Ripon CAMRA recommend numerous traditional and modern pubs and bars around the area for their international and/or locally brewed ‘real ale’ selections. Voted ‘Pub of the Season’ in Winter 2006 was The Spite Inn, in Otley. Knaresborough pubs, The Market Tavern and The Grove, also come highly recommended by the organisation, alongside The Empress in Church Square, Harrogate town centre.
The Lounge is a part of the Carringtons bar/restaurant/nightclub complex, based in Harrogate town centre. The bar is stylish and up-market, but relaxed and comfortable, with a clientele mostly in the young professionals bracket. The bar has a late license to serve alcohol until 3am, and offers a selection of wines, cocktails and beers. There is occasionally live evening entertainment in the bar. The Lounge is based on Station Parade, next door to Carringtons nightclub.
The William and Victoria Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Cold Bath Lane in the outskirts of the town centre. The bar is downstairs in the building, and a contemporary British restaurant upstairs. The establishment boasts an extensive wine list, and the restaurant comprises traditional, wood fixtures and fittings, creating a peaceful ambience. The wine bar is open from Monday until Saturday, and closes at 10pm.
Christie’s Bar, on Kings Road, is located below street-level, in a traditional public house building. The bar boasts sky television, numerous fruit machines and free wireless Internet.
Blues Bar, on Montpellier Parade, is a bar and live music venue showcasing a variety of blues bands and artists. Also on Montpellier Parade is Hedley’s Wine and Food Bar, Montpellier and The Slug and Lettuce.
Harrogate and Ripon CAMRA recommend numerous traditional and modern pubs and bars around the area for their international and/or locally brewed ‘real ale’ selections. Voted ‘Pub of the Season’ in Winter 2006 was The Spite Inn, in Otley. Knaresborough pubs, The Market Tavern and The Grove, also come highly recommended by the organisation, alongside The Empress in Church Square, Harrogate town centre.
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