Blues Cafe Bar in Harrogate

good different food. lovely polite helpful staff and service try this for something different..take staffs advice on selection

Utilizamos para beber aquí hace 20 años y entrar en el bar de la planta baja que no ha cambiado en absoluto, banda tocando, buen ambiente, etc. Subimos y hay otro bar con un acogedor comedor. El chef currrent sólo ha estado allí por unos pocos meses, y cuando vimos la increíble que buscan comida otros comensales estaban poniendo (que creo que era el compartir platos combinados) pedimos nosotros sinceramente, fue impresionante, tuve costillas de carne y mi marido había pollo, ambos de los cuales eran excepcionales. las enormes porciones demasiado. El personal es genial y obviamente muy orgulloso de lo que estaban sirviendo. Verdaderamente lo recomendaría.

We visited early on just for drinks; so I am not sure about the food. Great place to go for live music shows which I think were scheduled every day on a board above the bar. It was busy bustling and noisy.

Popped in for a couple of drinks and felt it was somewhere I would love to go back to. Good music and also good value drink prices.

Came here for the first time with my boyfriend for his Birthday, atmosphere was brilliant it was packed out...on a Monday night!! Music was great too. Keep it up! We will definitely be back.

Didn't eat here as just popped in the other night as was staying across the road whilst visiting harrogate. But there was a young up beat rock band playing in the bar so went in for a couple of drinks and was a lot of fun. Just wished i had time the following day to try there food as menu looked rather tasty. If ever back down that way in england will have to make time to revisit tghe blue's café bar. Nice bar staff.

Small bar in the city centre great blues music venue if you're in Harrogate want a few drinks and some live music this is the place to go. Great lively atmosphere

tiny but amazing place! great live music and atmosphere. i will defo come back when next time in harrogate

Had a day out in harrogate and called into the blues bar (my boyfriends favourite) for a light lunch. Again it was lovely I had mackerel pate which was full of flavour and my other half the chicken wrap which he loved- his only criticism is no strongbow cider!

Yo sólo recientemente oí hablar de este restaurante y tenía muchas ganas de probar algo diferente de las cadenas hoteleras. El menú parecía bueno y el lugar sin duda estaba muy bien decorada si un poco de frío y la tranquilidad para el viernes por la noche. El dueño y chef parecía que sirve cocina individual y manos alrededor, así que no era mucho, pero él era lo suficientemente agradable cuando no aparecen. Todo esto podría haber pasado por alto si la comida estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas, pero por desgracia no fue así. El primer plato con pan blanco en rodajas y el plato principal de falafel era sosa y servido con lechuga de iceberg, un par de cerezo tomates y una pequeña con una gota de lo que podría haber sido houmous de supermercado. Después de leer algunos de los comentarios favorables de este sitio doy este fue un día para Blue Nile pero no puedo decir que le recomendaremos en mi experiencia.

Deberíamos haber confiado en nuestros primeros instintos cuando llegas a esta fría, en su mayoría vacíos en 8 de la tarde el viernes por la noche. Tardamos 15 minutos antes de que nos vimos el/camarero/chef propietario? El primer plato de especias, aceite y perritos calientes copos se sirve con pan rebanado blanco del supermercado. Bastante espantosa! Esto es lo que sirven en Egipto?

Hemos estado antes y previamente disfrutamos del Nilo azul, pero esta vez nos sentimos el precio había aumentado sustancialmente y la calidad de la comida ha caído en picado.

Cocina egipcia en el pequeño restaurante escondido por encima de los blues bar (literalmente; continúe por las escaleras pasado los inodoros). Agradable, relativamente inusual comida - muy buen cordero cocinado lento y hojas de parra. Aparentemente sólo uno de los miembros del personal, así que el servicio era un poco lento, en la medida en que no nos quedamos para el postre. Sin embargo, si no en una punta este restaurante es la pena probar algo un poco diferente en un ambiente relajado.

No puedo creer que nos ha tomado mucho tiempo para encontrar este tesoro escondido. Nos encanta pintorescos lugares con mucho carácter. Habiendo estado en Egipto yo un par de veces, lo que me trae buenos recuerdos. Una pena que tan pocas personas conocen, ya que arriba sobre el Blues Bar.

Nunca he querido escribir una crítica en algo antes, pero este lugar es increíble.

Really good local bar and restuarant. Did not eat here but got the evenings live music. It does get full but get there early for a seat and enjoy. Live bands on every night. Good beers and atmosphere and what a friendly bunch of local people. Generally the place to be if you like music, a good beer and lot of atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, venue bit small but didnt stop us enjoying the night, Bar staff friendly and the group that were on had everyone dancing by the end of the night.

I'd already sussed this place out on the internet before my partner & I stayed for two nights in Harrogate. As it turned out it was only a few minutes walk from our Hotel. I love live music & Blues in particular. I just wish I lived nearer! I'd definitely be there a lot. Great atmosphere with a mixed aged group of people.

Friendly, good value, good music and coffee. Most important element was the easy atmosphere, like coming home. You feel it was the place you would have invented had you thought about it.

Friendly staff, brilliant music, good beer,Can be very busy when bands on.Good location round corner from Betty's

Been 3 times before. On the fourth they ripped me off and short changed me- then blatantly denied it. Total thieves. P.s. First time i was here i was underage and got served.

stopped in Harrogate for a concert and walked round the town a bit, looked good so we went for breakfast which was fab !!!also the smell of coffee is nice.

Great little place! Perfect for a pint and to people watch! Pretty lively even on a Thursday afternoon!

Live music, a good selection of local ales to try, very friendly staff and customers mean you can feel local even if your not.

Visited here for a family birthday, and a good venue if a little small. Good selection of ales and reasonably priced, so will be visiting here again.

We called in here on Wednesday evening when Paul Middleton's band were playing their regular spot. His original songs were very entertaining and he and his band are very talented. There were a lot of regulars there and the place was jumping. Would definitely return here.

Visited earlier in the year late afternoon. Decided to go back on a Saturday evening for a beer or three! Very very busy - if you want a seat be there very early! Great band on, and great beer - what more do you need on a Saturday evening?

Husband had read reviews on this bar so we decided to try it. Unfortunately most of the clientele had obviously been there all day nd were very drunk! Bar smelt of dirty mop water not pleasant had 1 Drink and left ASAP!! Musician was very good just not to my liking

Visited on a Monday for the open mic/jam night. A real eclectic mix of musicians, all excellent and thoroughly enjoyed it. Has a real intimate feel to it. Plus the drinks are good and well priced!

Hotel staff reccomemnder a walk out to this bar. Brilliant atmosphere and live music evey night of the week. Fantastic!!

There is always live music on at The Blues, and there are always some interesting people there. Plus they do a good latte for when you are still recovering. Well run, a brilliantly bohemian bar and reasonably priced too. Worth finding a gig here you want to go to, or just chancing whatever is on. Deservedly legendary.

As me and my boyfriend are rockers, we stumbled upon this whilst wandering about. We didn't feel welcomed and felt constantly being stared at by the locals. My boyfriend does have a large long beard though but they made us feel unwelcome. Shame as it is a really querky place and i bet the live music they have on everyday is brilliant.

brilliant we called after our evening meal always free live music well worth the visit we listened to the Resonators

We were looking for a live music venue and this fitted the bill nicely. Went in the evening and didn't check out the cafe part, but the downstairs bar was comfortable yet as raunchy as you could wish. Got chatting to others there for the music - what a friendly bunch, and the choice of ales was excellent. Recommended.

What a find fab little bar which doubles as a cafe early.. We had a great afternoon and excellent live music. Highly recommend if your in Harrogate

Just had a drink here, so cannot comment on food.Bought a premium draught lager, not badly priced, but thought it didn't taste as it should.Like the idea of a music bar so may go again .

Fantastic live music venue with great atmosphere and also good real ales. Only problem is that it can be a tight squeeze on weekend nights.

Loved the live entertainment The Barstewards-sons of Val Doonican. Never laughed so much and danced all night to this fantastic band, they are so funny and very original, this is the third time we have travellled from Hull to see them and will be back again.

Unprepossessing on the outside but great atmosphere. Fantastic beer and service. A must visit place. Loved it.

Stopped off here for a spot of lunch because the famous Betty's had a long queue. On first impressions the place was shabby & in need of a scrub. However, we ordered lunch which took forever considering it was fairly empty. My husband thought his was ok, quite nice chilli really. But mine was pretty awful. Side salad I couldn't eat because it was limp & fit for the bin. The French onion soup was in fact onion slop. The French would be appalled! Tasteless! The prawn sandwich was okish but we only had kitchen paper towel to wipe ourselves with instead of cheap servettes. The staff were scuffy & not what I thought Harrogate eateries were about. Music was good though!!!

Had a really great night enjoying some liquid refreshment and some solid musical entertainment. Sure it is like being a sardine in a can but that just helps the overall atmosphere which pumps. Going to Harrogate then you must check this place out. Reminded me of venues I was fortunate to play at myself.

Met with family and had a pre xmas drink and watched some great rock bands. Good atmosphere.Had a friend in band performing so had to go but enjoyed it so much we stayed on for the whole night. Have been before and had an equally good time.

Now here's an excellent venue.Whilst you need to enjoy cramped and loud venues this only added to the atmosphere in support of the brilliant resident band on the Wednesday night we went.Definitely a must. In the summer the music can be enjoyed sitting outside the bar.

Came across this place by accident and thought we'd give it a try as we don't come across a restaurant specialising in Egyptian cuisine every day of the week (well not in North Wales!). What a lovely change from the 'usual'! We were greeted very nicely and shown to our seats upstairs. The service, overall, was excellent, the waiter charming, without being too much so, and attentive. The food was really good but saying that it does not do it service. We had Mahshi (stuffed vine leaves) and Hummus to start - both of which were very tasty and just enough for a 'starter'. For the main courses we had Shawerma (slices of lamb marinated in herbs) and chicken fatta (a traditional Egyptian celebratory dish) and we could not fault them. Both courses excited the taste buds and were very different.We'd certainly would return if we were in Harrogate again. The décor is interesting in the upstairs restaurant. There are two murals on the opposite walls, one is obviously a representation of the great film 'Casablanca' (starring Humphrey Bogart) but we could not ascertain what the other one was - anyone know?To finish the evening off, a brilliant night of blues music in the downstairs bar. Great night!!

We went on a Monday lunch time. It was half full, so we had good service from the staff who served us with courtesy and friendliness.Our meals were very nice and all four of us agreed it was value for money.The customers around the bar spoke very highly of the place and we made a few more friends there.

Small bar the stage takes up about a quarter of the space. Great sound on the night I was there. Really busy, get there early if you want one of the few tables, other than that enjoy the mosh. Good selection of beers and lagers and well served by friendly staff despite being very busy. Not for those who want a quiet pint!

Ate at Blue Nile again over Vals day w/end.As per last year, nice food with different flavours, nicely served by Hani, the owner.Dont expect a fancy restaurant because thats not what its about.Good flavours of Egypt, super value and relaxed.We will return and recommend but understand it isnt a large menu and Egyptian cuisine may not be your taste. No problem for us.You can find the menu on Blue Nile website, not Blues bar.Eddie n Christine

Went here for the 2nd time recently and what a great experience we had. The restaurant is really quirky with authentic Egyptian interior and music. The food was delicious and such good value. You have to try the home made Hummus - like nothing else! Really can't fault this place. The owner was away visiting family in December so we had to wait til he was back to book in but not a problem. Was worth the wait and i still rate this as a top place in Harrogate. It's a hidden gem!

Gorgeous food and great service. Hani is really welcoming and will adjust the food to your liking. We went here with a group of friends and it was so relaxed. Great location as its in the centre of town so easy to get to. Every dish we tried was great. Hani provided us with a selection of dishes to try as it was our first time at an Egyptian restaurant so we really got a feel for the flavours and spices in each dish. The tagine is one of the nicest dishes i have ever had. It's a small restaurant and run by Hani the owner - he does all the cooking himself too and i have to take my hat off to him as he does a superb job.You just have to try this place to know what i mean!

Tried to book a table, love Egypt as a country couldn't wait to try the cuisine here, unfortunately before I,d mentioned any date/day I was quickly told they were fully booked. Very odd , I thought, seeing as I,d never mentioned when.?!! Oh well I,ve had to book for a family get together first week in January elsewhere and hopefully I,ll write a good review for them!

Vile - just vile. Don't go. Had what can only be described as greasy rice topped with sour milk. Honestly, the worst meal I have ever had. The waiter was a nice guy but the food is awful.

We visited here not sure what to expect but couldn't have been happier.The food was very nice indeed with lovely use of spices to perfectly compliment dishes, nothing too overpowering and no fuss.Prices are very reasonable, the main course I would say is on the smaller side however the price reflects it and if you were very hungry you could order another main and still have a great meal at a cracking price. Saying that, with our starters we we're given a huge basket of pita breads so you can get a satisfying meal if that's your thing.Service was friendly and efficient and drinks very well priced.We will definitely return, just wished they opened on a Sunday evening.

Ate here a week ago, on a Saturday. It is a cute little place which serves generous portions for a good price. The staff were lovely and the omelette was particularly good. I recommend it for a nice lunch in Harrogate. The food came quickly and was really tasty.

A bit basic for some.... One of the oldest bars in town and, some of the best music. I've spent most of my life around this bar at some point, it has it all, those with money, those with nowt, those with humour, those with none but, The Blues Bar lives on.Some great characters in there and Paul Middleton is great night on Wednesdays, I don't catch it as often as I should but a great laugh and always a good night out.

Have never been in during the day, sometime called in after a meal, always packed with some very good bands playing, never eaten but the real ales are very good, certainly worth a look in on an evening, lots of atmosphere, interesting objects [and people] in the bar. Loos are a bit basic.

Only been in at lunchtime.The food was like something on a students menu.Burgers etc.made a note to go back on a night to hear some music cos it seemed like a good venue,but haven't tied it yet

What a great place the Blues Cafe (and The Blue Nile Restaurant, just upstairs) is. A friendly gaffer and welcoming locals (I even got a round of applause for my awful parking when I pulled up outside!!!). The Blue Nile restaurant upstairs is a little gem...authentic Egyptian cuisine prepared by Hanni, a Cairo native. Pleasant surroundings and relaxed middle eastern vibe to the decor with a silk-tented ceiling, sofas and deep cushions...almost like being back in Egypt...but with a view overlooking the scenic green outside. We had Gandolfi (green lip mussels) & hummus, to start, followed by a prawn tagine and shish chicken . Great food, good prices, friendly staff...and wonderful real live music downstairs too. Definitely worth a detour..but give yourself enough time to take in the upstairs restaurant AND the live music in the downstairs bar.

We waited 45-50 minutes for our food but was it worth waiting for? No, our toasties were greasy, hot in the middle cold on the outside with salad composing of limp lettuce and tomatoes that looked as if they had been found at the back of the fridge after several weeks. The waitress was on her own but it was clear when 2 pairs of customers who came in after us and served with their food that our order had been forgotten about. It's a pity as the cafe bar is quirky and our sort of place but will we go back? Sorry but no

The title of this review really sums up how I feel about this restaurant. I went here after googling for a good restaurant in Harrogate, and stumbled across this gem (and it really is a gem). There is a great ambience as soon as you walk into the restaurant upstairs. Greeted by the charming owner Hanni, we were shown to our table and given a menu. There wasn't a single thing on the menu we wouldn't have ordered and in the end could not decide so had to ask Hanni to recommend something. The food arrived and was sublime, every mouthful full of flavour and delicious. We had never tried Egyptian before and I can honestly say after this experience that it was completely delicious and although we live almost an hour away from this restaurant we WILL be travelling back for more! We had a lovely chat with the owner who was passionate about food (and music - which is handy with the blues bar downstairs!). Overall a wonderful experience that I am going to recommend to all that will listen! My boyfriend and I can't wipe the smiles off our faces! If you are looking for somewhere to eat in Harrogate this place is a MUST! P.S. great value too- 2 courses and a bottle of wine got less than £40

The Blue Nile is fantastic. We had a LivingSocial voucher and thought we would try it, as we live in Harrogate and didn't even know it was there. I can honestly say the food is amazing - all home made and you can tell! I love Egyptian food and i am so glad we have found this cosy little place right on our doorstep. Reasonable prices too. We will definitely be coming back!!

Undercooked beefburger and greasy chips. Watery wild mushroom soup ~ without msuhrooms!. At least they couldn't murder the Guiness.

Visited this bar again and it delivered 4 artists over the evening. The bar reasonably priced and to say it offers good enterainment it's a must if you like live music. The atmosphere is always plesent with a range of young and old visiting. Two artists who played while we were there stood out,one guy who played slide guitar and a young lad who wrote his own songs which were really really good. So the bar is not just about the same old same old its up to date with its acts and music mix. Great night out.

just the job if you're in Harrogate and after a few drinks and live music. Great lively atmosphere

Good fun, tiny venue. Packed to the rafters when we arrived after 9pm on Saturday night (June 2, 2012). Guest seven-piece Bradford ska/reggae band Natural Rhythm had 'em dancing on the tables, chairs and stairs - and played three (or was it four?) encores 'til late.Shoulder-to-shoulder crowd very friendly. Excellent ceiling fans and air con kept us all cool. Good choice of well kept real ale. Bar owned by same people who run Duck & Drake, one of Leeds's best music venues/real ale pubs.Hotel (Hotel du Vin) waitress told us next morning that there's a tiny but excellent Egyptian restaurant upstairs (the Blue Nile). Restricted hours but we'll suss that one out next time.Recommended.

Attracted by a live music bar we visited The Blues Cafe Bar whilst The Stolen Embers were playing. We found the place very welcoming and the acoustics spot on. The band were playing their own songs which made a change from the many covers bands.

Little gem of a bar with excellent bands on every evening not to be missed during a visit to Harrogate Great casual atmosphere!.Shame its such a small venue .

Foods Okay, but the beer is top and the bands are great, well worth a visit, took the kids in for lunch, went back at night for the band,liked it that much we drove back to harrogate two nights later to do it again, fab, the staff are very good and friendly

we always visit this place when in Harrogate,great music and always packed to the rafters .A real treat for music fans .

the best bar in harrogate with great value lunches the chef really knows what she is doing... kick back and enjoy the bluey its great.

Review is for blue nile restaurant above blues bar.went on a snowy sat night. Poor owner had many cancel cos of snow so we were only ones.Nice starter and mains. Meatballs very tasty and good value.Dont expect a flashy meal, just simple with tasty egyptian rice. Only one wine available but dont worry, its a14% Aussie shiraz at reasonable house wine price!Try it and walk like an egyptian...... as The bangles saidThanks to owner for nice relaxing mealEddie and christine

we had a great sunday night drinking there with really good live music and we ate lunch there next day. the only downside was a hangover on monday morning, but that was my fault!!

Blue Nile restaurant above the pub. Egyptian food, good price great taste. Blues groups from 9.30 loud and proud

Blues Bar can be a bit noisy its busy busy but the Egyptian Restaurant upstairs serves good food and no over priced.. the owner , Hanni is from Cairo married to local women is most helpful.. we had the king prawns wonderful!!!

small bar in the city centre great blues music and very friendly staff they all went out of their way to be helpfull the punters were a friendly bunch as well .some people mite find the music a bit loud certainly could not hold a conversation while bands were playing personaly speaking my wife and i loved it, and we are visiting harrogate again specificaly so we can have another nite out here fab venue. dunno about the food never ate there but the beer was well kept with a good range recomended

Great atmosphere, brilliant live music. Reasonably priced drinks. Its worth a look if you're in town. We were in Harrogate for the weekend and this place was a highlight.Be warned....it was loud!!

Went with fairly high expectations but was sorely dissapointed. Nice decor but the atmosphere just didn't match it. Not much of a welcome and fairly sloppy bar staff. Before any live music came on they were blasting out Nirvana, ok - but not what I'd expect at a Blues bar. Overall a fairly average, meh!

Went to the Blues Cafe in Harrogate 22 and 24th August 2008. It was my first visit to this prosperous town.Its a small venue, very friendly locals. Both bands that we saw were excellent. Stayed at the linked West Park Hotel which was also good. If you need a seat then get there early before the band starts. You can check out all the bands before hand on MySpace. This bar is located in the center of town just down from the famous Bettys Tea shop. The Blues cafe is the best place in town. I was with 5 friends on the Friday and 3 friends on the Sunday. They all described it was excellent for Blues music and the whole experience in one word "Bohemian". I think I would describe it as the best small Blues venue ever.

If you like blues it's the place to be..very small place though