Jesper's Bar And Kitchen in Harrogate

Very sorry to hear that Jesper's are closing. The best place in Harrogate for service, atmosphere and food . Great new chef recently as well. Our go to place :-((

We LOVE this establishment! The food is beyond amazing, the drinks and food are all delicious at the same time, a work of art! The service is always outstanding. Best Sunday roast as well. I eat there often… I always take pictures of the food because the presentation is always spot on…. Love Jespers! A fun, friendly restaurant with wonderful atmosphere. I wish I could rate 6 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a great find! Best restaurant by far in Harrogate. Great vibe and atmosphere. Food was amazing. The starters/tapas were great, the Tuna and Pork Belly were incredible! Lovely staff and great service. Chef also amazing who came to chat to guests. Would highly recommend for dinner, tapas or drinks. Thank you everyone at Jesper’s!

I’m going to admit it didn’t get off to a great start when the drinks order came out wrong and instead of apologising the barman told me that “that was what the order had come through as”. He did return a bit later with the correct drink and a belated apology but the initial attitude didn’t inspire faith. Having decided to forgo starters because they didn’t appeal and were quite highly priced we went straight for mains. Unfortunately and for some reason I couldn’t quite work out there was a long delay on the mains but I have to say the waiter at this point was really spot on. Apologised for the long wait and provided some nibbles and a comp starter, I was beginning to get impressed. We even had the chef come out and apologise for the wait which we didn’t expect and was a nice touch. And kudos to the chef the mains were beautifully cooked, I had the steak Diane which was quite lovely with a rich unctuous mushroom sauce and my wife the lamb which was pink and again really cooked to perfection. At this point things went downhill badly. Our original waiter disappeared and the very quickly so did 2 of the chefs. We were left with one older gentleman (possibly the proprietor) who seemed a bit worse for wear and showed zero interest in asking if we’d like another drink or even a dessert. It was like we’d hit “clocking off” time and I do wonder if the junior chefs had a strict curfew. When we heard the chef announce he was off home after waiting for someone to talk to us for about half an hour we gave up and asked for the bill. And then after the chap upstairs glassy eyed missed the request for the bill had to wave my hands in front of his face try and get him to acknowledge our presence, which was odd because he did seem very proactive in shmoozing some other tables. So 3* - and for the first time ever I asked for the discretionary service charge removed because I expect some service and I would not have tipped the older chap. It was a bit like an episode of Ramsay’s kitchen Nightmares at the point he took over. My apology to the original waiter who deserved better. If they sort out the wildly inconsistent service I think this would be a recommendation.

Everything about this restaurant is fabulous! Delicious food, wonderfully crafted cocktails, extensive wine list and service was spot on. This is an absolute gem in Harrogate. Can’t wait to return!

Lovely food lovely service who could ask for more

Enjoyed dinner with a welcoming atmosphere choices of food which were absolute perfection. Every morsel of scallops, beef fillet and lamb was delicious.

Let's say this was the second time I've visited for lunch in a week. Lovely on both occasions

Visiting Harrogate for a mini break holiday and found myself in Jespers on Friday night and had a steak, fantastic. So good I went back on Saturday and had another steak. Superb cooking. Cracking staff and the owner Jesper such a lovely guy and looked after me without hesitation. Will definitely be back to sample this little gem again next time I am in the area.

Popped in here for some lunch today. A lovely range of artisan food. Brilliant service. Thank you.

Jesper, a delightful host and former mixologist is flying the flag for an inspirational Harrogate night out. Try the spectacular Tanqueray gin and tonic laced with Aperol and fresh grapefruit named after his wife, Kelly. Awesome 😎

Me and my fiance came in for a few drinks and ended up having the early bird food menu and I'm glad we did one of the most amazing meals we've had this year compliments to the chiefs.

Great place. Had a couple of lovely rasppery fizz drinks, that looked absolutely stunning. Ended up getting some food too. Calamari and then steak. Everything looked well posh, beautifully served and really tasty. The service was friendly and professional. Loved the place.

We stumbled across Jespers for a nightcap on our way home and had the pleasure to meet Jesper. What a lovely, friendly guy who took the time to come over and chat to us and curated me a cocktail to meet my tastes. It was perfect 👌🏼

Just had mothers day lunch . Great food beautifully cooked lovely friendly staff great atmosphere will definitely return .

We had meal last night and it was delicious and the hospitality was great . The experience was fab due to the amazing standard of the food , service and atmosphere…. It is definitely the place to go for a great experience.

Absolutely loved it. Really nice food/value and great service/setting.

We had a lovely Valentines meal. Thanks to Jesper and the team.

What a really lovely cosy place ,the man on the night was so lovely and helpful and got me to try a Chardonnay which was delicious ! I had the liver pate and the steak and peppercorn frites both were absoloutly gorgeous except for me the peppercorn sauce was lovely but over powering of the dish for me ,personal choice so do not be put off 🙈the steak was cooked perfect ,my friend got the pulled pork croquette and the burger which she found ok 🥰

Lovely place , staff ever soo sweet and accommodating, very honest and understanding, will have to re visit soon when it’s not a Tuesday ( taco night ) as I didn’t realise , my own bad …

Everything was perfect, the food, the service and the price! Best lunch out for a long time, you can't fail to love it here.

We ended up coming across the place by accident but we left feeling really happy that we did. Excellent food, I had a fish finger sandwich and my husband loaded steak fries, both were cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was very chill with varied awesome music and staff that couldn't have been more helpful. Will definitely be back 😄

It was NYE. The staff were great v helpful with wine and really friendly. The NYE party after meal was really good with a live singer who knocked out some classics and music. Complimentary fizz at 1150 a lovely touch. Caribbean themed menu....unfortunately an off night for the kitchen in my opinion.

Spotted Jesper’s during the day on a 2 night visit to Harrogate with my husband. Decided it looked nice for a visit that evening… wow what a great place. Jesper had outstanding knowledge of wines, cocktails, spirits, food… we had fabulous cocktails, really fantastic wine, wonderful cheese and small plates plus a really fabulous Italian alternative to a Port that Jesper recommended. Such a relaxed place and lovely French jazz style soft live music really topped off the evening. Fantastic service and wonderfully friendly staff. Cannot recommend highly enough. 5+ stars

Excellent choice of well made cocktails and choice of wine from experienced bartender Jesper, we ate from the small plates menu and really enjoyed our visit, lovely bar

Great night at Jespers. Jesper is lovely and great friendly personal service. Fantastic wine and cocktail knowledge. Lovely food. Nice relaxed ambience.

Just a quickie for Jespers! As always, fantastic fast service, done with very good grace, allergies catered for discreetly and politely, food, amazing, friendly, loud, buzzy atmosphere and great friends to share the experience with. Awesome and thank you!🙏

Popped in for drink after a day shopping - what a fantastic place - great atmosphere and staff. You must try the Bacon Old Fashioned - you won't be disappointed 👌

The best tapas type meal in ages ! We'll be back at Xmas!!

I have been coming here on and off this year since discovering it in Feb, but this most recent trip was thoroughly disappointing. The atmosphere was still lovely, but the service was average, and most noticeably the food has gone massively downhill. Usually I would thoroughly look forward to the food here, genuinely some of the best meals I've ever had, however this time, it was average at best. Not sure what happened but won't be returning for a while.

My wife and I had an amazing evening at Jespers on Saturday. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome by all the staff, including Jesper himself. We were offered a drink in the bar on arrival so immediately felt relaxed, unlike some other places where you’re told they need the table back at 8, before anyone has even said hello! When we were ready, we were shown to our table upstairs. I ordered the haddock scotch egg to start and the ox cheek for main. It was incredible!! And the wine pairing was superb. My wife had the mushroom baklava and the Thai style pork belly, which were also both excellent. (Sorry, I didn’t take photos). We finished off our evening in the bar, where we had a couple of drinks and soaked up the great atmosphere. All in all a fantastic evening and definitely our new favourite place to eat. A big thanks to Jesper and his amazing team.

Very good!! Superb wine. Very good food reasonably priced. Great service and very friendly. Prefer the upstairs seating to the downstairs bar area.

I had the pleasure of dining at Jespers recently, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm and friendly hospitality that set the tone for the evening. The ambience of Jespers is truly charming, with tasteful decor and soft lighting that creates an inviting atmosphere. The menu at Jespers is a culinary delight. Every dish we ordered was a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The ingredients were fresh and expertly prepared, and each bite was a burst of paradise. I particularly recommend trying the duck breast; it's a true masterpiece. The service was impeccable. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to provide recommendations. They made us feel like valued guests throughout the entire meal. Jespers also boasts an impressive wine selection that complements the menu perfectly. The sommelier's recommendations paired beautifully with our meal and enhanced the overall dining experience. In conclusion, Jespers is a place that deserves every star. Whether you're looking for a remarkable dining experience for a special occasion or just a fantastic meal any day of the week, Jespers is the place to go. I will certainly return.

Good but not astounding. Gastro food presented as Michelin star food with prices somewhere in between. Good quality ingredients cooked well, just didn't quite have the wow factor I was hoping for. Appreciate the good, short menu and they know their stuff about wine, but also afraid nothing appealed on the dessert menu. Sorry! Hopes are high so we'll probably give it another go sometime.

Not eaten here yet, but the drinks are great, and the service is always friendly. Lovely atmosphere too

Only had drinks here but it was amazing. The drinks were out of this world and lovely staff and amazing service. Great feel and atmosphere. Definitely pop in if you are in Harrogate

Definitely one of our favorite spots in Harrogate. Menu changes every couple of weeks so you can always try new things.

Food was really good, I recommend and will definitely be going back. Nice place for just a drink as well

I second the previous reviews, we had a great visit, with starting cocktails and throughout attentive service, a couple of mains; duck and salmon were good, a bottle of red and a cheese board to share for a lite dinner. Will call again, just what HG has been missing for a long time. Thanks

Lovely chilled atmosphere in the garden with subtle music. Bar staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Alcohol free beer and cocktails as well as a delicious cheese platter with gf crackers. Perfect end to a day spent on the M1.

From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the friendly bar staff you know this place is going to be great. The range of amazing cocktails, devised by people clearly passionate about their work, are spectacular. The food served in the small upstairs dining room matches the quality of drinks downstairs. A small regularly changing menu means they make sure every dish is a taste sensation. I really can't recommend this place enough.

The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful. And the service was top notch.

One of the best places to visit in Harrogate. Always a friendly welcome, the staff are knowledgable and the atmosphere is incredible.

Had a really lovely meal here. Very friendly. Service was excellent and food was delicious. Whole family cleaned their plates and I have some fussy eaters! Had such a relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

I had the best time at Jesper’s. Good food and very nice drinks. I love how passionate the owner is in everything he does. I highly recommend a visit.

My friends and I visited Harrogate and wanted a good quality and vibrant restaurant that catered great food and fabulous cocktails. We found exactly that (and more!) in Jespers! I can not recommend this restaurant and cocktail bar enough. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, cocktails made to perfection and service was friendly and efficient. If you have good taste, this is the venue for you!

When to Jespers while visiting a good friend. Amazing food and drinks! Jesper and his staff made us feel like long lost friends.. We will return next time we are in the UK!!!

Great wine and cocktail selection and friendly staff. We will be back soon and next time we look forward to also enjoying one of the delicious prepared menus.

Where to begin! I visited a friend in Harrogate and we went to Jesper’s for dinner & drinks. Food was excellent (I had the monkfish tacos) & the presentation was beautiful. The cocktails were amazing. We ate in the garden out back & the atmosphere was lovely. We finished off with a drink in the bar area with friends we met there. Jesper & staff were very attentive & made us feel sooo welcome. Don’t hesitate to stop in here!!

Excellent food, great Harrogate Brewery beer on tap and brilliant staff. What more could you ask for?

Jespers is our favourite Harrogate restaurant for a reason. Food is amazing. Ask for the off-menu wine selection, you will not be disappointed! Just visited their newly opened back garden and its beautiful and perfect for drinks and dinner on these lovely summer days. Staff is attentive, friendly and always up for a chat. Love this place.