Hales Bar in Harrogate

This was the nearest pub to our hotel which we visited because the hotel only served bottled beers. What an interesting place this is, the gas lights on the bar, the barrels in the wall, the olde world look! A friendly barman keen to answer my questions about the pubs history. He had a pre printed sheet with some incredibly interesting information on it. Had a nice couple of pints of Theakston's bitter, before it ran out and some good conversation with a local whose dog had brought him here!! An old intriguing pub believed to be the oldest in Harrogate, worth the visit.

Food N/A as I've never had food here though this little bar in Harrogate is absolutely awesome. I highly recommend the karaoke night on a Thursday.. I believe. The atmosphere and service is fantastic!

It was OK, but restricted selection of hand pulled ales...

Had a wonderful night with friends, staff were fantastic very friendly service was prompt and with a smile. Atmosphere was great what a fab bar

oldest pub in Harrogate excellent atmosphere great beer

Great old fashioned pub with great staff.

Lovely traditional pub with a great atmosphere

Lovely old style traditional pub with a good selection of real ales. 👍🍻

Stumbled across this bar during an overnight stay in a nearby hotel. Warmly welcomed, friendly ambience and great to hear the history of this establishment from Suzie. Fellow drinkers were pleasant company and we look forward to revisiting when we next stay in this part of Harrogate.

So good... Great decor, grand drinks, all going well, but the vaping spoils it a lot.

Really nice bar staff. A great example of an old traditional pub with exceptional beer. If you're in Harroagte, this 1 is a must.

Always seek out the oldest pub on our trips. Hales bar didn't disappoint. Fantastic decor, delicious ales and loads of character.

Stumbled upon the pub on a weekend away. Full of character and good beer. The staff are amazing, really go the extra mile for their customers.

Great place for a drink and karaoke

Nice local pub. Good beers, very friendly

Apparently it's the oldest bar in Harrogate . It has lots of character and a really friendly atmosphere

Great pub. Fab staff. Scrumptious beers. Did not rate food as non available.

Went for an open mike set, atmosphere really good, friendly people and bar staff, would definitely recommend

A fantastic historic old pub. We had a very warm welcome by the barman Nick. A great place to sit with a pint and take in the wonderful surroundings and gas-lighting. A one of its kind rare pub. Definitely worth visiting.

Loved the gas flames on the bar really atmospheric.

Brilliant place great staff , If your lucky there's often entertainment on

Really enjoyed visiting this bar. Service was really excellent and friendly atmosphere

Made Very welcome. Really helpful staff in this very Quirky Pub Full of History, Next time hope to spend longer

Best pub in Harrogate as far as I can see.

Caledl in today at about 12.45 l was very impressed with the pub until l received a pint of Harrogate Amber ale which was not acceptable it was obvious the first pull from the barrel it was cloudy bar person assured me that OK and that was way it should be the bar person would not change my beer and not willing to return me.my money so buyer beware.

Great pub with olde worlde charm

A Victorian masterpiece. Good ale, friendly staff. Don't miss it. Bar to the right on entry!

Atmospheric traditional pub with four or five real ales and the normal range of lagers etc. We called in on Easter Sunday and they weren't doing any food but I think they normally do.

Sad to say a poor experience, very unfriendly service ruined it.

We went here twice on our stay in Harrogate, both on a Sunday. First time it was quiet around midday but was good to have a chat with the friendly staff and have a look around the bar, which is small but a lot of character. We went back again for the live music which started at 4pm, if we hadn’t had dinner plans we would have stayed until 8pm when it finished. Defo worth a visit!

Great short visit last week - much enjoyed half of real ale beer. Service was excellent - very friendly with a lovely laid back atmosphere in this very old pub filled with character - imagine a buzz later as we visited early on a Thursday teatime. Would deffo recommend a visit.

Great short visit last week - much enjoyed half of real ale beer. Service was excellent - very friendly with a lovely laid back atmosphere in this very old pub filled with character - imagine a buzz later as we visited early on a Thursday teatime. Would deffo recommend a visit.

Friendly atmosphere but lots of screechy women for a time. Good beer and service though. I'll be happy to go back

Great old pub just not many about now all great and old good service

Probably my favourite pub in Harrogate. The main saloon has lots of lovely Victorian fixtures and fittings, but I actually prefer the snug next door for a cosy pint by the wood burning stove. Perfect 👌

Great bar with great atmosphere and good choice of drinks ad real ale beer

Good pint.. quiet in the night time but good atmosphere

This is a truly quaint pub, old fashioned lighting and a great atmosphere. We'll worth a visit

Nice cosy bar, very quirky old world. The oldest bar in Harrogate. Worth a visit

Top pub. Am I allowed to say “olde worlde”? Great layout and lovely inside. Good beers (I like lager and that’s all on offer) and coffee which is good on a cold wet day. Worth a visit.

Really enjoyed this pub. They stock nice cask ales. I had the Taylor’s Landlord Dark. The staff were lovely. Special mention to Suzie who was talking to my Mam about the time she worked with the railway. Very comfortable, old-world pub with dogs lying around. I’d happily go back, next time I’m in Harrogate.

Tonight I was accused of been smashed in hales bar, when actually I had right sided cerebral palsy and can fall or stumble when having a drink even sober. The boss took my drink off the table without speaking to me about the situation. I tried to show her as evidence with the leg brace that I wear with my foot on my leg but she would not accept or speak To me even after I went to the bar to explain this has happened on multiple bars over the years and every manager had spoken to me about it and let me in I would appreciate in the future that staff are educated on this topic. How about is people had Prosthetic leg. How would they feel and how would you feel if you were in the same situation? I understand that you weren't aware but training would be be useful to prevent situations like this. Communication is always the best and I was willing to explain.

Good beer as always and welcoming staff. Interesting place,oldest pub in Harrogate, worth a visit.

A lovely old fashioned pub the Oldest one in Harrogate, Friendly staff good service lovely Beer

Proper old English pub. Great pint of ale!

Quite unique. It's a bit quiet atm, but musicians are setting up. It's probably really good later tonight.

Amazing place with a great atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. It's as a pub should be. They also have old gas lighting on the bar and ceiling. If you're in Harrogate you really should visit.

What an amazing place. Great staff. Suzie was so lovely and told us all about the history. All the staff were really helpful and professional. Service was very proficient. Will definitely return and recommend. Thank you

Cody quirky pub, gas lights on the bar. Recommend this place.

Visited these guys as we'd heard that karaoke was on. What a fab evening - the staff are just the best & we had an amazing evening.

Just popped in to get out of rain bar staff welcoming especially Susie very knowledgeable on drinks and information of the area.

Visited here for the karaoke. Great staff & fab atmosphere - loved it.

Open Mike night when I was there, great night, very friendly crowd, some excellent guitarists

Really old fashion pub very quaint music was about to start when we left so all angles covered

Good beer. Cosy bar, old and quaint.

Lovely atmospheric bar, really cosy, loads of character

A nice pint and friendly service in the towns oldest pub.

Went in, had a drink, went out. It didn't inspire us to linger. Don't know why as bar staff was friendly. Men's toilets needed more 'attention', ladies were ok.

What a great little place, very clean, staff and atmosphere great

Lovely ambience, even on a rainy Monday October night and place was virtually empty. This is a small bar that gets very busy during peak times. Nice to visit off peak.

Lovely old world pub with a friendly atmosphere

Great pub, really old well worth a visit

Grand old school drinking establishment. There are plenty of little nooks and crannies. A decent and varied beer selection. Friendly staff.

This is must bar to visit when you go to Harrogate. The oldest one I believe and the interior is fantastic with gas lights! Yes gas lights! The beer is excellent and the staff so friendly, fun and knowledgeable. A great experience, we will be back.

Always make a point of visiting when in Harrogate , Great Atmosphere

Great bar went for the karaoke 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

Smashing little bar, nice place to unwind. Enjoy. M

Gave this lovely little bar a visit following a recomendation..did not disapoint. Just as we like it, old, quirky and cosy.. will definatetly visit again.

Last twice at Harrogate, came across the pub by accident, absolutely fabulous atmosphere, service with a smile, I'm not into karaoke, but hey plenty of laughs and some fabulous singers 😀 love the place 💓

Another favourite Harrogate haunt. Wonderful gaslight bar, good local beers and frequent live music.

Only had drinks but the service and atmosphere We're excellent

Excellent service. A band was on in the main bar. Good band, obviously crowded in main bar, so I went into the side lounge. Staff were excellent and came to see me even though I was the only one there. I couldn't see what beers they had on, so the staff member came back with a selection of tasters, fantastic!

Good beer selection in a historic trad pub saloon. Def recommend.

Great local real pub. Good staff and good beer. A place to go back again and again.

Karaoke nights on Thursdays are the best.

Only called in for a couple of drinks. The place is full of character and characters. Would definitely visit again when in Harrogate.

Probably the best pub in the UK. What a super night out for my daughter's birthday. Be prepared for some great beers in an old fashioned pub with a difference!

Small bar with a loud band. Was ok. Wee beer garden through the back.

Had a quick pint whilst visiting the area. Great old traditional pub with fine selection of drinks.

Popped into Hales Bar, the oldest in Harrowgate after visiting the Turking Baths. Excellent beer and Sunday had an open mic which really showed some class musicians and singers.

Great traditional bar with a good selection of ales

Quirky oldest pub in town with a beer garden

A great pub at the far end of town selling a variety of real ales in a comfy atmosphere with the added advantage of an open mike on Sunday afternoons. Some quite amazing singers and musicians.

We only popped in for a drink. It has a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff & very welcoming. Pleased to see it has kept some of the historic values with the decor. 👍😊

Beautiful quirky pub, friendly staff, good choice of beers all well kept

The bar that everyone should go to - our local - our favourite - such a gorgeous staff - excellent selection of drinks - always banging tunes - truly don't miss out! We love you Hales Bar!

Great place full of character, lovely staff.

This is what I imagine when you say 'pub' so 100% recommend

Best music ever! Definitely going to be coming back!❤️

Great place, nice staff and an awesome play list. Will definitely be going back 🌈❤️

The ambience alone makes this a worthwhile place to check out. The drink selection was good and the staff was pleasant.

My Favourite pub in Harrogate. Cracking atmosphere and great on a Thursday!

Had my baby shower in the private room at Hales bar yesterday and it was perfect! So accommodating and can recommend! Thank you for helping make it such a special day :) xx

Oldest bar in Harrogate..rustic and beautiful

I was visiting Harrogate with a close friend over the weekend, such a beautiful place, full of architectures and buildings. Snapped a few pictures if the surrounding area. Lovely place.

Absolute cracking bar full of old charm

Oldest pub in Harrogate,with loads of original features. Good selection of beers . Staff were friendly and efficient.

Lovely little old fashioned pub, very quirky and unique. Really friendly staff and lots of original features, definitely worth a visit!

Full of atmosphere and good beer too

Characterful pub with friendly staff