Find a pub near Harrogate
The Victorians loved a spa town, and Yorkshire boasts the most Victorian spa towns in one county. Picturesque Harrogate in North Yorkshire is one of the best.
Harrogate has retained its spa town roots with the restored Moorish-style Turkish Baths and celebrates its heritage at the Royal Pump Room Museum. It also has so much more to offer visitors. You’ll find a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, quaint market towns, The Valley Gardens park, and the medieval city of Ripon. There are plenty of activities to take the dog along to as well!
With all of that exploring, you’ll need somewhere to relax and revive. Enjoy tasty pub food, refreshing drinks and bags of atmosphere at one of our Greene King pubs.
Best pubs near Harrogate
However long you’re in Harrogate for, we’ve got charming countryside pubs and city haunts for locals, tourists and day-trippers alike. Discover three of the best Greene King pubs.
Quaint Countryside Setting
The Squinting Cat has all the charm you’d expect of a Harrogate setting, and all the facilities you need to make the most of your visit.
While you enjoy the idyllic surroundings and sip on something refreshing in our sunny beer garden, the kids can carry on burning their energy in our Wacky Warehouse soft play and ball pit.
There’s a car park with space for coaches, disabled facilities, free Wi-Fi – oh, and we’re dog-friendly, too. Peckish? See what’s on the menu at The Squinting Cat.
One of the family
If you’re one for exploring, nearby Alwoodley is worth a visit. There’s plenty to see hiking, cycling or just pottering. You’ll also find the fantastic family-friendly Lord Darcy pub.
There’s plenty of space to relax in our beer garden. You can make sure you don’t miss a match too, as we’ve got live sports from Sky Sports and TNT Sports on show. Here at the Lord Darcy, we always have good deals on food, too.
Culture and community
City living more your thing? If you’re day-tripping to or from Harrogate, The Regent is our recommended stop off for you.
It’s right in the centre of the thriving Chapel Allerton community, just outside Leeds. You’ll find an art and culture hub, boutiques, and green spaces. The Regent has everything you’d expect from a traditional pub, so stop in and quench your thirst.
Making the most of your visit to Harrogate
Harrogate is home to four market towns which are all different – and all worth a wander around! You’ll find great food, plenty of pubs, markets and local culture in each.
Boroughbridge has intriguing architecture and listed buildings galore. The market square remains cobbled, adding to its quaint appeal. The River Ure runs through this town in Harrogate, making a lovely spot for walks and picnics.
Knaresborough has a fantastic market and a promenade with stunning riverside views. It’s also home to Knaresborough Castle and Mother Shipton’s Cave, if you dare explore!
Sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park gives Masham rolling hillside views that wow. It’s also the home of Yorkshire brewing, so why not treat yourself to a tipple or two?
Pateley Bridge is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it doesn’t disappoint. Explore the riverside and wildlife on foot or by bike and take a moment to enjoy the historic buildings and famed Yorkshire hospitality.
Harrogate still has more gifts to give! There’s Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral and Beningbrough Hall, as well as The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park and How Stean Gorge.
You can feast, shop ‘til you drop, explore the great outdoors or simply have a potter through a charming market town. Packed with pubs and local delights, Harrogate really does have something for everyone.