The Travellers Rest

out of 649 reviews

Why is The Travellers Rest good for fans?

Set just off the A661 Wetherby Road corridor to Harrogate Town’s stadium, The Travellers Rest works as a pre-match stop. The pub serves home-cooked meals (see its menu) and keeps cask Theakston ales, so you can get a proper lunch and a pint before kick-off. Practicalities are decent for matchday logistics: WhatPub notes on-site parking and that it’s close to bus routes, making it easier to get to and from the ground without driving into the immediate stadium area. Football Ground Guide confirms the stadium is on Wetherby Road (HG2 7SA), aligning with the pub’s A661 access, so it’s a straightforward hop to the match.

Beer List

Theakston Best BitterTheakston Old PeculierTheakston XB

Shows Live Football

Yes

Serves Food

Yes

Home or Away?

Unknown

Recent Reviews

reviews from Google

John Snelson★★★★★
a month ago
Showed on my most recent visit with a large group of people with disabilities. We were all sit together in the conservatory which was airy and clean. The man on the bar was really great with everyone. Patient, friendly and helpful. He had a good selection of draft ales. The original parts of the pub are wonderfully traditional, made up of nooks and snugs. I would like to return soon, perhaps have a meal. What I saw of the food looked pretty good to me. Thanks Travs!
Kathryn Quenby★★★★★
Edited 3 months ago
Lovely, very! Old pub close to the caravan park we are staying on, walked over on Good Friday early evening and it was fairly quiet. Good sized dog friendly area. Had two pints of Moretti, very good pint 🍺, we both ordered fish and chips and it was so tasty. Not oily at all, home made tartare sauce and ‘proper’ mushy peas and chips. Husband has the cheesecake for dessert which he said was delicious. Pub was getting busy when we left and will definitely go again … just to update, we’ve been again this evening, one burger and one gammon and again, spot on!
Patrick Bradley★★★★★
3 weeks ago
My wife and I went here for a meal and a couple of drinks as we were staying in the nearby caravan site. My wife had the homemade lasagna and I had the ribeye steak. Both meals were excellent. My steak was perfectly cooked and the homemade chips, onion rings and dressed salad all made up for what is a very good sized plate. Great value for money and a lovely place.
Mike Jeffs★★★★★
11 months ago
Wow, what a little hidden gem of a pub. We went here after seeing a youtube video of the nearby Harrogate Caravan Park (separate google review for that!) I have to say that I wasn't all that excited about going to this pub for food as on the video, it just looked a bit "pub grubby" but was happy to go for a pint. Well I was totally surprised by the quality of the food. It's absolutely beautiful. I had the sausage and mash, Mrs J had the Steak and Ale Pie with mash and both meals were amazing. This isn't pub grub, this is top quality food at reasonable prices. They also serve Moretti which will always tick a box for me. The pub is very old and the decor could be improved but all in all, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend.
Wendy Lampert★★★★★
a month ago
I just had my Dad’s funeral tea here. The staff were amazing, so helpful. From Anne-Marie when we booked through to Rusty who looked after us on the day. He was friendly, efficient and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Thanks to The Traveller’s Rest my Dad had a good send off :-)
Debbie Bentley★★★★★
Edited 2 months ago
We don't get to go very often with us not living in Harrogate but when we do go we always really enjoy the food, the portions are of a good size too.. It's home cooked food and not microwave meals which is perfect for us. The service is always warm and welcoming, you are greeted & served with a smile. We would recommend The Travellers Rest and we will go again.
Dean Dowell★★★★★
2 months ago
Had a nice rump steak ordered med-rare could have gotten away with rare. It was well presented and full of flavour. The staff were pleasant and friendly. I'll definitely visit again
Kate Driskell★★★★★
2 years ago
Tucked away down a very quiet land, this is an unpretentious, very traditional, family run pub. You do not come here for safe painted walls, a vast selection of craft beers, or gastro-pub style food on slate plates. You *do* get a warm welcome and solidly good service with a personal touch. I wanted the fish and chips but commented it looked terrifyingly huge. I was then offered that "it does come in a smaller version". Yes please! This place is dog friendly, full of nooks to snuggle into, a handful of beers and cider on tap and a sensible wine selection. We'll definitely be back!