Lilypad in Harrogate

Lovely atmosphere and really nice bar staff. Really good variety of nice beers (alcoholic and nonalcoholic). Lovely place to have as a local spot.

Just love the food here. It is unique, nothing else like it in Harrogate. Tom is a star chef. It is wonderfully random with dishes coming out in any order which is exciting. Anyone wanting starter followed by main followed by desert may well be disappointed but good food should excite rather than conform. Where else would you get a venison doughnut! I will return to Lilypad as often as I can.

Food was very very good and great portions. Really friendly staff as well. Will 100% come back

Great atmosphere, go for a drink but stay for the food! Always a pleasure, the staff are always so kind and it is super dog friendly too.

Great food and service, although it took us nearly 25mins for the food to be served. The venison doughnut is really tasty.

Great food, great staff - the most interesting food place in Harrogate. Beautiful food, every time with seasonal menu changes. My favourite place to eat.

Outstanding food and service Thanks Miles x

We had a lovely meal with great service and will definitely return. The only thing that marred the evening was the barking dog and the oblivious owner. We are asked about our food allergies these days but not about animal allergies! Please create a dog zone. I’ve been in other places that have and it works much better.

Amazing food! Really nice place to and drink. Staff very friendly Will be back for more …..

Always great service, food and beers.

Great place to meet up with friends. Food is different and delicious. If you want gluten free food or drink this is the place for you. It's just a shame about the coffee. Truly horrible and served in not particularly nice cups. Otherwise it would be 5 stars for everything

This is one of the best restaurants in Harrogate. A gem, the flavours are superb, menu is extremely unique, I have been about 5 times and the consistency is great, beer and wine is correctly priced and not over the top as with other places in Harrogate. It is great for groups as you could get the whole menu 🫣 service is relaxed but great, beers on tap are unique not your usual beers which is lovely to get. I will always recommend this place to everyone.

Great place. Fab beers and atmosphere. Love it

Didn't have food but staff and place was great

Went to a Funk/Soul event which happens a few times a year & it was surprisingly good! The food was excellent, the cocktails tasty & the atmosphere was terrific.

We visited on what the Americans would call a “date night”. We had been excited to try the restaurant, as we’d always liked the look of it from the outside. We won’t be back, however. Having had the menu explained (we thought!), we ordered a few plates, as recommended, some we both liked, some only I liked, and some my wife preferred. It wasn’t explained to us that this was, as the manager later put it, a “graze as you go” experience. We were expecting something more like tapas. The first warning sign was when we were asked to order food before we’d even had a chance to order a drink. When our drinks came, my wife’s order had been forgotten. The first dish to arrive was the spicy chilli squid, which my wife didn’t like (this was the dish we chose to order because I liked it; bad luck that it was first of the kitchen). Seeing as we’d come out for a meal together, I didn’t really want to sit eating on my own while she watched me. The tomato salad came about 15 minutes later. I could have whipped this up at home in about 3 minutes (literally just chopped tomatoes, olives and some pre-made sauce), so I have no idea why it took quarter of an hour to produce. Once we’d voiced our concerns to the manager, all our other dishes arrived in very quick succession. The chicken shawarma we had was absolutely smothered in a leafy green herb which had a completely overpowering taste, and not a very pleasant one. Similarly, the summer rolls had been packed with coriander as a sort of bulking agent. It also featured prawns, for which we paid extra, and beetroot, so we were expecting something really subtle and enjoyable. What we got was the sensation that somebody had asked us to tip our heads back and then squirted a mouthful of shower gel down our throats. When we received the bill - for an astonishing £82 - we had to ask for the roasted peach salad which we had ordered to be removed. Why? Because it never arrived. We also noticed, across the course of the evening, several other tables had made or were making complaints. Nobody ever came to ask how things were, nor to take any more drinks orders. I’m not embarrassed to say that I’m big guy with a big appetite, and I’ll eat almost anything. I was particularly looking forward to this because it was something new and a bit exciting. We could’ve chosen to go to the new pizzeria next door, which was very busy, but we didn’t. More’s the pity. One final point which I find myself making again and again these days - why does a restaurant need to be dog friendly? If I’m paying nearly £100 for a meal, I don’t want to have to sit and eat it next to someone’s mangy animal. I don’t like dogs, but I can understand why some other people do. However, just because you love your animal and find it charming, it doesn’t mean everybody else should have to put up with it fussing and sniffing around their legs all evening while they try and eat dinner. There is so much information on the menu about allergens, but what about those customers who might be allergic to dogs / animal fur? The whole emphasis of the place seemed to be on “cool and edgy” rather than actual quality of experience, and I know that by posting this review, I’m giving myself away as a bit of a fuddy-duddy (despite not yet being 40!). Despite this, however sad I might appear to be, I still expect decent service, quality and experience. Overall, this was a hugely disappointing night, and we will not be back. Having said all that, the tomato salad was lovely.

Lilypad deserves 10 stars for all aspects of the business. We came to celebrate our anniversary and were not disappointed!! The service was exceptional. We were told the food would come as it was prepared which slowed down the experience in a fabulous way. It meant we could enjoy each dish individually while soaking in the relaxed atmosphere. The food...OMG...flavours I have never experienced before. Complex yet balanced food fit for kings. The freshness and authenticity equalled by the presentation simply stood out beyond expectations. I can't believe I waited so long to visit - don't make the same mistake and go to Lilypad before anywhere else.

Lilypad deserves 10 stars for all aspects of the business. We came to celebrate our anniversary and were not disappointed!! The service was exceptional. We were told the food would come as it was prepared which slowed down the experience in a fabulous way. It meant we could enjoy each dish individually while soaking in the relaxed atmosphere. The food...OMG...flavours I have never experienced before. Complex yet balanced food fit for kings. The freshness and authenticity equalled by the presentation simply stood out beyond expectations. I can't believe I waited so long to visit - don't make the same mistake and go to Lilypad before anywhere else.

Visiting Harrogate as my son has moved here with wife and baby. Lucky for them to have Lily Pad on their door step. I loved the place and hope to be back.

Great atmosphere with welcoming and friendly staff. Great selection of drinks and food options all at reasonable prices. Great place to go for events when they have live music.

First time we had visited the Lilypad. It was to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we enjoyed both the excellent food and drink. The service was also first class. Lovely atmosphere and a place we will definitely return to.

Amazing food, great cocktails, and super friendly service. Definitely get the corn ribs!

My wife had always wanted to visit the “Lillypad,.” So to celebrate our 27th anniversary we had a ride out to Harrogate, from York.The Lillypad having been originally called the “Frog”.had beautiful etchings on the large front window of the amphibian. Inside was a relaxed comfortable atmosphere, and there is also a forecourt to sit outside if you want. We found the Lilypad a very enjoyable place, to visit and will certainly return. The Austrian Pilsner which I chose was both refreshing, and an excellent larger/beer, which was one of the best I’ve tasted. ( Having visited Germany regularly) My wife had a Cocktail called “At least one,”which she said was also really good. On the food scene we chose King Prawns, Chicken wings, and onion bhaji. My wife is of Japanese origin and her delight in the quality of the food, especially the King Prawns was expressed, by personally thanking the chefs. The service is very good and the staff are really friendly. The Lilypad has a lovely friendly atmosphere, and the food and drink is first class.

Great environment with some smooth music. The food was excellent and made fresh. Be sure to claim your free Fredo chocolate. Better than a mint.

Great evening spent here. staff were amazing and knew their stuff when talking about the drinks on offer. A really relaxed atmosphere and music was at the right level, so you weren't shouting to be heard. I'd definitely recommend coming here for an evening out or a catch up with friends.

We went for a lunchtime get together with Millie the dog and friends. The food is delicious and great for sharing. Fresh and fruity some unusual recipes but all had fantastic flavours. The summer rolls were my favourite! The staff were really helpful and decor well thought out. It was very quiet when we were there but with a few more customers it could have a great atmosphere. Thanks for making a wet Sunday lunch so enjoyable!

Really nice Tapas type food, and good cocktails!

My daughters local a nice indoor and outdoor space for our family including the dog,does get busy at times,a suggestion if you are eating book a table the drink and food choices are very varied if missing fir me a hand pulled beer.

Lovely place, very welcoming. Good for groups, couples, families....everyone! 😊

Fabulous place with really great atmosphere. Even better it is dog friendly. The members of staff were really friendly. The food was amazing and very tasty. I am so glad we found this place and I am looking forward to our next visit.

Interesting menu, more like weird. My wife’s meal was almost inedible. Ok place for a beer and a plate of poppodoms but definitely won’t be eating here again, total waste of money.

Very friendly place with chilled vibes and great drinks. Haven't tried the food yet but it looks amazing and won't be long before we do. Very dog friendly too

Friendly service, fabulous food, we had the halibut, steak bau bun and kohlrabi fries, the flavours in all the dishes were awesome ! A good beer selection and nice wine added to the meal.

Very good, very interesting food. Menu changes often which keeps things exciting but you can be pretty assured of quality. They also do a (homemade) bao bun deal, with a side and non-alcoholic drink, for lunch on some days of the week which is particularly good value. Also great beers on tap!

This is the best restaurant in Harrogate in my opinion! We spent New Years Eve here and it was the best meal/experience we have had for ages and we eat out a lot! The staff and owner couldn’t have been more attentive/friendly on a really busy night and made us feel like we were regulars, wish we lived in the area so we could be! They accommodated for our dog Olive and fussed over her lots which she was happy about. The food was amazing, everything was fresh and tasty and cocktails were beautiful, we drank lots of them! I would urge anyone living in/visiting Harrogate to head to Lilypad and you will not be disappointed, can’t thank the team enough for a New years to remember ❤️

Some of the best food I've had in a while! The cauliflower 3 ways was just amazing. Great beer too, gutted I stay 400 miles away! Ridiculously inexpensive too, it's a win win win!

Lunch at Lilypad was a very pleasant experience, warmly welcomed by our genial host, and happily surprised by a really different menu - so nice not to see all the usual boring offerings. The starter of olives was exceptionally generous and delicious, the kohlrabi fries were wonderful, I had not tasted these before. The chilli squid, another novelty, was very very good. the Thai chicken is to be recommended. This chef knows his stuff. Because Lilypad is on Kings Road, and not near the Conference Centre, it relies on repeat business and word of mouth and it is heart-warming to find a restaurant this good locally. The menus change regularly, so it is definitely worth visiting on a regular basis. This restaurant is going to give The Ivy a run for it's money!

A great variety of interesting and delicious dishes, that shows that veg can be the star of the show too.

Always enjoy a visit to Lilypad. Best cocktails in Yorkshire!

Nice place to have a few drinks & some food. We had cocktails & a few plates and everything was great.

Me and three fellas had a fantastic Friday lunch at Lilypad. Owner and staff were so friendly, relaxed, knowledgeable and helpful. Great beers that we had fun working through and well advised by the bar guy. The food was exceptionally good and inventive. Squid rolls with kimchi, feather blade steak, chicken, baba ganoush, gyoza, spare ribs were all incredible. We’ll be back again. And again.

Better menu description needed. Variety of drinks menu,is good. Friendly staff. Enjoyable night.

What an amazing restaurant, the food was absolutely fantastic!

bit odd on a rainy friday afternoon, but great food and building. I bet it great on an evening.

Lilypad is the best. Amazing food and drinks and everyone is always so friendly! 100% recommend!

Food, service and atmosphere all fantastic 👏👏👏

Really excellent! Very imaginate delicious menu, great choice of beers, attentive service, only dropped a star as it was so quiet when we went midweek.

Really different food which was very good. Service excellent & good value for money.

First time I have visited you today eith my daughter and son in law who are frequent visitors. the food was delicious.

Between the 5 of us we ordered most things on the menu. All were excellent, especially the steak, the corn ribs and the belly pork. The menu changes fairly regularly too so a good place to revisit. The negatives were that the dip (paprika mayo) cost £1.50 and the beer selection was lacking. They had 8 craft beer taps with sours, strong hoppy beers, larger and very weak beers. No session beer though which was disapointing. We had cocktails until late and ended spending over £400 between the group. Maybe charge less for the dip. You could easily spend far less and still have a good night.

A really nice independent and welcoming place, whether you’re wanting a drink or a lunch-style bite to eat. There’s plenty of seating inside as well as a small terrace out the front, which is great to sit in watching the world go by. The staff behind the bar are really friendly and with the ‘dogs welcome’ policy it has a real community vibe. Prices are reasonable and there’s a good range of options available too. A great asset to the area!

Incredible food and atmosphere. Staff are 100/10 ❤️

A real gem and great to see it doing so well. Food was amazing, great flavours matched with good atmosphere and fantastic service. We'll be back!

The food here is just next level. It's been 4 days now and I am still thinking about it. Just go. And when you do, order the corn ribs and steak. Top notch guys, keep it up!

First time I've been here but as my friends have moved round the corner I doubt it'll be the last. We came round for a few drinks and I tried a house lager (I think it was anyway) which tasted great and then a diet coke as I was designated driver. My partner and friend both had a couple of ciders as to which they loved too. The place is child and dog friendly and the staff and who I assume the owner were also very friendly and attentive. There's also a nice outside area for when the weather's a bit less... British. I'll be back next time I'm over in Harrogate. 😊

Stopped for coffee here. Good coffee and the barista was lovely

Great service and great food/drinks. They have their own beer called the Lillypad which is my go to when I go here. We've also ordered nibbles from there and theyve gone down a treat. One of the dishes we ordered we loved so much we asked for the recipe and tried to guess what was in it. We've been with our 11 week old and the family and the staff have helped us with hot water to heat our bottles up and such which is massively appreciated and they have baby changing rooms. In conclusion, I couldnt fault anything about the Lillypad and will definitely return.

What a joy . I would best describe this as a creative Asian style street food tapas restaurant combines with a craft beer pub ?? It’s been open for year in our town and we only just heard about it . Sensational sharing plates - super creative menu - served by enthusiastic staff . In London people would queue round the block for food like this and the price would be three times as much . Great value - can’t wait to go again !

Lost count of the times we said 'Wow' the only words uttered as we silently ate this delicious food. Loved the welcome, the aesthetic, the friendly service and OMG the food. Large choice for veggie, vegan, GF and meat eaters. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This is such a relaxing venue with great food. Unusual options to the normal add something special to the food. Superb care and options for coeliacs - food and beers! Spacious, welcoming and bright.

Not your usual restaurant fare @ the Lillypad, but if you are looking for something very different and totally delicious, look no further!

I am very lucky to live so close to such a fabulous spot! Lilypad is a friendly & welcoming gem on Kings Road, the food and service is always spot on! Jan, Rodger and the team are great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

1st time visit. Nice food and staff. Will visit again when next in Harrogate.

I think my wife and I said oh my god about ten times while eating the prawn tacos

Unique and creative food, rotating menu with thoughtful fusions - you won't get this elsewhere in Harrogate. Also suitable for coeliacs a major plus

Medium glass of wine and a Pint of very average beer £19 !! Thought I’d mis heard when I payed. Questioned it when I checked my account and was told the price advertised was per half !! If It was marked up at £11 a pint I wouldn’t of ordered it, and it would of been nice if the bar staff would pointed it out as I ordered Who prices per half! Misleading at best..

Lovely food. Different but tastes so good. Great cocktails too.

Fab service and food, nice to have something a little out of town but still close to walk too. Cocktails are amazing and the food was great too will be returning for sure. Thank you all 😊

Fabulous food and service in a relaxed and informal setting. Something special going on here. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.

Lilypad is an amazing bar that serves different but incredibly tasty food. The cocktails are also amazing. It has a happy and comfortable vibe. We will definitely be going again.

Just been for the first time. Delicious. Wonderful team. Definitely recommend.

Had a lovely sunday lunch. Unusual south american dishes well made-esp good for vegetarians. Nice rose. GREAT flan. YUM. Harrogate is lucky to have you....

Absolutely amazing place, the wine is incredible, the food was out of this world. Won a voucher in a Christmas charity raffle and decided to pop in before cinema. The menu was amazing and would highly recommend- we will certainly be making this place a regular on out eating out.

Easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Every dish was beautifully presented, very tasty, lots of fresh ingredients served as soon as it was ready. Great wine, fantastic front of house team who were friendly, happy to recommend and help in any way. Great cocktails, very busy with a good atmosphere with groups of friends and couples out for the evening. Need a branch of this in Lincoln!!

Such a nice bar, service is always friendly and welcoming, and I just love their beer and cocktails! Super dog friendly too! Can't complain! 🫶🏼🥃🍻🐾😁

Love this place! Relaxed place with friendly, helpful staff. The small plate dishes are delicious, very thoughtful combinations that never disappoint. Excellent cocktails too!

Good atmosphere and some very tasty food to be had here!

Lovely place, great food and friendly staff. Menu has tasty vegan options, and allergens clearly marked. Chill vibe, nice coffee, easy parking too. And good value for money as well - recommended!

Everything about this place is exceptional. The food, the beer, the service. The building itself is great too. Newish to the area and went in for some brunch expecting typical menu but was really impressed with the tapas style food served here. Will be coming back for the sweetcorn ribs, cabbage fries and whatever amazing thing is on the specials on that day.

Such a warm & friendly welcome, lovely staff, comfortable surroundings. We just called in for a coffee today with the dog but will definitely be back for food. A bonus they are dog friendly too!

An absolute gem! Great beer, fantastic cocktails and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!

Great food. Great drink. Great atmosphere. And with fantastic service. Always!

A wonderful evening! Great service from Roger and Miles - thank you !

Superb food and drinks, well worth a visit!

The best food I have eaten in a long time! Really great atmosphere and staff. And it’s dog friendly! I can’t wait to go back

Amazing food - fascinating and unusual menu. Delicious to the max. The manager type fella came and explained the food to us - really interesting learning. Cocktails were superb - again a superb menu / curation. Staff were all very friendly and nice. The ales were also great - would have loved a cask in the mix but non the less all good. We went as a group of 4 and we were joined by a friend who happened to be walking past and saw us and popped in for a drink with us - he liked it too! Will definitely go back and would recommend.

This was the best meal I had in Harrogate in 2022. Great menu, quite unique for the area. Small plates that were great for sharing. Brilliant service with good advice on the menu and drinks. It's only a ten minute walk along kings road from town so don't let the location of you off, it's worth every step!

Quite simply the best new restaurant and chef in town. Come and see for yourself. If the mixologist alone doesn't blow you away, you need a word with yourself.

Just went for drinks, lovely place

Very good food and knowledgeable staff!

Lovely food very quickly served at a reasonable price

Lillypad is a fantastic addition to the Kings Road neighbourhood! A great spacious venue, with a funky vibe and cool decor - plus excellent friendly staff!! Bringing a wonderful selection of beers both local and afar, fab wine list and excellent tapas! You must try the park Choi noodles and ribs while they are in the menu and the padrons with tamari!

We loved the food. Really different. Asian fushion type. Hope it does well in an area up and coming in Harrogate

A great addition to the growing community on Kings Road. Lovely independent and a cracking latte!

Great beer, great atmosphere, and wonderful food. Can't wait to return

Fave spot in Harrogate for a drink! Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The staff go above and beyond with the level of service! The cocktails are delicious. Love trying all the different specials they have too. Can’t wait to visit again soon 🐸

Great selection and lovely decor

This is a fantastic place, great service, wonderful food and drink. One of the best restaurants I have visited in a long time!

Lovely cafe bar. Delicious food, really different and helpful cheerful service

This place is a hidden gem. The food is phenomenal. So pleased to be able to experience an interesting and totally delicious menu in Harrogate.