Central Harrogate spot that shows major matches — e.g., they promoted watch-parties for England’s Lionesses — so you can watch live football pre/post game. It’s a short walk from Harrogate railway station and close to bus routes, making it handy for both home and visiting supporters getting to/from the EnviroVent Stadium (bus 7 runs from the bus station by the rail station to the ground). They serve hot food (pizza, noodles, antipasti) throughout opening hours, so you can eat without leaving your table on matchdays. A rotating line-up of Yorkshire cask ales alongside familiar keg options means groups with mixed tastes are catered for. First-come seating for big games and family-friendly vibes reinforce it as a neutral, town-centre meeting point on matchdays.
Beer List
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Shows Live Football
Yes
Serves Food
Yes
Home or Away?
Mixed
Recent Reviews
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stu drummond★★★★
a month ago
Good choice of beers here, food menu is limited but great place for a drink, good outdoor seating.
Philip Stott★★★★
3 months ago
Cracking venue, wish more town centre pubs were like this. Well kept beer, an excellent selection of rums and food (bar snacks) were of a pretty standard. Friendly staff
Andy Bennison★★★★★
Edited 6 months ago
One of the best real pubs in Harrogate …always a good selection of beers on tap …food is great and dog friendly too ….hows now become our go to pub …we love it
Gordon Crain★★★★★
a year ago
A great bar 🍺 good selection of beer and snacks. staff where vry welcoming and we like the atmosphere
David Kaye★★★★
a week ago
Reasonable selection of real ales kept and served well. Nice pub in a depressing location.
Tom Davis★★★★★
Edited 6 years ago
We love The Tap; excellent board game selection, good local beers on tap, and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended. Plus great pork scratchings!
We also tried the pizzas, which were delicious, and played lots more board games. Definitely a place to try.
Perry Jest★★★★★
2 months ago
A brilliant place to stop for a drink if you're staying in the travelodge opposite, really friendly with a range of options on tap. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Rich in Derbyshire★★★★★
3 months ago
Thankyou very much to Evan and Lauren. Great chatting with you.
Lovely Ilkley beer. Will see you in the future. Visited 24th March 2025.