The Restaurant @ The Boar's Head Hotel in Harrogate

Just popped in for eats and a cuppa. Lovely place with fabulous staff very friendly and obliging. They are dog friendly as well. Great prices and great selection of meals all at reasonable prices. It is somewhere we have always fancied going an we were not disappointed. We will be back next time we are in the area. A great location for a pub in a really lovely village. Good bus service from Ripon and Harrogate No 36 bus. Also large carpark at bottom end of village only 2 minute walk back into centre.

This place is OK but it's tired and seen better days. I was staying on business and had excellent service and was made to feel welcome. I had one of the suites. It had a slight musty smell and honestly, was a bit deflating. I thought this place may be nice to bring my husband to for a romantic weekend away, but not now I've stayed there. For the money, we could go elsewhere.

Terrible place!, service was shocking. I spent 30 minutes waiting at the bar just to be told I wouldn't be served. All the guests who had eaten were all complaining too. I would avoid this place at all cost!

Very nice pub, just had a bevvy of OP, amber nectar!

such a lovely place and normally great staff. Would have been so simple for the member of staff I asked for help with luggage (I had covid jab arm and could not pick up bags) to offer help but she didn't. ) I have enjoyed my visits but it just takes one staff member to kill future sales.

Have only eaten here and all of us (9) enjoyed it

This review is for the Boar's Head pub only, not the hotel. This is a nice gastropub with good food, great service and decent/good prices. There's a restaurant and a separate bar with seating - both have the same menu, and the bar has a windowed seating nook. My wife and I brought our two kids in late after a long day hiking and were very happy with our choice. The server was excellent with our kids. We didn't need high chairs, but she provided new crayons right off, which was nice, as well as a great menu suggestion for the kids. The decor is recently updated, and although it was a bit bland for my taste (I prefer a smoky old historic pub with the beams showing) it was clean and welcoming. The food overall was good to very good - pub classics done well. The lamb rump was a bit small, but nicely pink and very tasty. The ale pie was quite moist with good pastry and a gravy that had more going on than just being salty, and the fried foods (chips, onion rings, fish) were bright and crisp. The only miss in the meal was the fish batter, which was quite gummy. Throughout the meal the service continued to be just right - attentive without being intrusive or annoying. Our total for two adults and two kids was £76 - well worth it, and would not hesitate to return.

We enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch here recently , the atmosphere and service was excellent , with the staff being helpful and friendly.

Had not been here for some time and booked for lunch. On arrival managed to secure a parking place in the front car park. Were directed to the bar/restaurant, but waited a little while to be acknowledged at the bar, in spite of a number of staff passing by. We were finally shown to our table and provided with menus, which included a good selection of choices. It was also confirmed that dietary restrictions could be catered for. The food quality was very good and observing the portion sizes, we were glad that we selected sandwiches and smaller options. The table service was friendly throughout the meal and the costs were reasonable.

Meet our friends in the bar we waited a good 10 minutes to order drinks at our table. Menus arrived three of the party decided on mushroom stroganoff with added beef (supplement £4 each) when the stroganoffs arrived we told the waiter we had asked for the added beef his reply yes it has the added beef after some discussion he brought extra beef and reduced the whole bill by 20% not what we expected at a hotel of the Boars Head Quality

Called in for lunch yesterday (23 May). Lady behind the bar was surly, sullen and unwelcoming. Completely disinterested in serving us. Everyone else was friendly and helpful. Food was fabulous, as always, but I will think twice about returning.

Went for lunch over the weekend and had the best time. Food was amazing and the staff were really friendly. I would recommend a visit and i’ll definitely be going back.

The Boars head is a Hotel I have visited for many years. Always found the rooms comfortable and perfectly clean . The food is always delicious, as is the service. Also in the village is Ripley castle and gardens . Do visit

This is our local, and we are so lucky to have it in walking distance. We are in quite often but our last couple of visits were for burger night (Thursdays) last week's Honey mustard chicken burger was amazing. The staff are always brilliant thanks guys!

Nice meals and friendly staff ,in a lock village nice walks did note stay in hotel

We had chosen fish 'n chips. The fish was dry, the batter too wet. The fries were overcooked and I honestly don't know what the mushy peas were made out of. Inedible. And all this for quite a hefty price. When I went in to get another drink from the car, I suddenly got the soda water in plastic which I didn't accept. We had our drinks all along in glasses. The woman behind the bar (I presume the landlady) said to the young barman oh for godsake give her the soda water in a glass otherwise we won't hear the end of it. Yes, you read that correctly. My friend had a similar experience when she went in. We will not be back; we will have coffee and lunch at the castle instead.

Great place food was very good as was the service. Views from the garden of Bolton abbey

Just quick lunch stop and found very good sandwiches, smoked salmon and cream cheese, and soup with great service. Other choices looked good.

Had the most wonderful lunch at this historic hotel and bar. Brilliant service, exquisite food and reasonable price. Great staff as well.

Great pint of Theakston Quencher.

A step back to civilization. A little drive from the motorway and town. From the moment we stepped in we were greeted with a very friendly smile. My sister in law had booked via an online service and we weren't allocated rooms close to each other, but the receptionist changed that as soon as she found out the 3 rooms were for one family. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and had large seating chairs. We're from the tropical Caribbean and I greatly appreciated that they had already turned on the heating. The bathroom had an electric towel rack, so you won't have a hot shower followed by a cold towel. An important side effect of the electric towel rack is that the tiled floor and the toilet seat are warm even when you get up in the middle of the night. The breakfast was great. They cater for all tastes. Three of us had vegan food and my two brothers in law had non-vegetarian food and we were all very satisfied. I can certainly recommend the Boar's Head Inn to anyone. And the village of Ripley is very peaceful. All the residents we met were very polite and welcoming. I'll end my review exactly as I began: this place is a step back to civilization.

Went for lunch with friends, most enjoyed their meals. Coffee was very nice.

Only went for dinner compared to last time we went the food was not quite to the same standard

Great meal, service and atmosphere. Busy with families on a weekend.

Brilliant place to stay, village of ripley lovely local shops

Lovely little pub clean tidy and well presented. Not cheap but its what you'd expect to pay round here

Stayed here a couple of weeks ago and couldn't recommend it enough. The location is picturesque and typical of a quaint British albeit wealthy countryside village, with a village store, art dealer and plenty of places to have ice-cream! Oh, and of course it has its very own castle nearby too! The hotel room itself was extremely cosy and quintessentially British in the best way possible, but with a modern bathroom. The food, meanwhile, was good, but not fantastic. Portion sizes are always going to vary from place to place, but there did seem to be inconsistency in amounts based on what dish you chose. My wife's starter was piled high, whilst mine was meagre; the cheese beefburger, too, was quite dry for my typically unfussy palate, especially where burgers are concerned! The full English breakfast, though, was delicious. The staff were fantastic and very welcoming and helpful, and the general atmosphere was chilled and relaxing. Just what we needed, and what we had hoped for when we booked, to be honest. I wouldn't say there's an abundance of "things to do" in Ripley, beyond the castle and grounds obviously, but we did enjoy walking around the main village and just enjoying that old British vibe thing I mentioned earlier. Harrogate is only down the road, too. Even though it's adjacent to a busy main road, we still felt disconnected from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day society, and that in itself is priceless, for me at least. Finally, just a word on accessibility. It wasn't an issue for us, but I'd be mindful to flag for anyone with mobility concerns to raise it early with the hotel. It is obviously an old building and designed without mobility in mind, but I know for a fact that my grandad would have struggled climbing the steps to reach our hotel room! The climb from the bathroom floor to the bathtub was also quite steep, weirdly. Not sure how a wheelchair user would gain access anywhere either, though again I would think the staff have provision (I just didn't see it during my visit). Other than that, a wonderful place to visit and definitely will be looking to go again in future.

I never stayed here, so I know nothing about it

Stopped for lunch. All excellent just seemed a little short on staff.

Went for lunch today. Place was busy but we were seated quickly. Staff very friendly and helpful. Chose from the lunch menu, homemade soup and sandwich. Very nice!

Highly recommended and a great base for touring North Yorkshire.

Lovely local hotel and restaurant. The food was lovely but could be a little bit bigger. The room is very warm and comfy.

A bit tired, but staff made up for it. Recommend if you want a quiet weekend We walked into Harrogate and got a bus back £2 !!

WOW! I chose the Boar's Head to celebrate my twin nephews' 40th Birthdays and did you do us proud! YES! From the moment we booked nothing was too much trouble - we had three generations for the celebrations from two to 72 and each and every one of us had a wonderful time. The food was scrumptious, the service delightful - absolutely first class. Thank you all from beginning to end you were amazing!

Great rooms, friendly/helpful staff, cracking breakfast

Love this place, great food and relaxing atmosphere

Love this place! Stunning location, the food is delicious and the staff are so friendly and hospitable - especially George! Definitely making this place a regular ;-)

Disagree with the last couple of reviews as we regularly go to this lovely restaurant and are very rarely disappointed. The food is very good and competitively priced for Harrogate area. The wine is a touch too pricey. And would be nice to have more white wines by the glass. Viognier is becoming more popular we find. The staff are great and happy to put any valid problems right. A lot of customers can be seen there regularly. Can recommend the pie night on Thursdays, Sunday lunch, Fish and chips, Fish Pie, the lamb is delicious, the slow cooked beef and ale pie is very popular.

Very nice place. Good service. Breakfast was very generous and good quality. Very impressed.

Very comfortable, brilliant location,amazing food and lovely staff. Always really enjoy it.

Very nice place for coffee & lunch .

Very dated rooms need a upgrade.

Rooms tired, dirty cafetiere in room, food nice but over priced, maitre d & waiter Philip were very attentive & polite. The lounge not big ehough for all residents & locals.

Great beer, Beef sandwich was very nice and friendly service.

Booked for lunch with friends. Looked after really well by staff. My fish pie came with a personal recommendation and was delicious. Others in our group were equally satisfied with their choices and we were left too full for pudding. Lovely atmosphere in the bar.

A wonderful place to stay . Hospitality was five-star. We stayed in the garden cottage, which was so comfortable . We will be back soon .

Very disappointing. Great location and nicely set out but the food left much to be desired. My wife ate nothing so went back and put the home made fish pie in the microwave. This was the only disappointing meal in the area

Very nice pub in a pretty village , and nice food to

Old fashioned rooms but very clean & have everything you need. Great place

Called in for lunch with nephew. Good choice and well cooked food. Excellent choice of local ingredients. Service also very good

Had enjoyable lunch with family. Generous servings made sandwiches good value.

Fantastic hotel breakfast was really good with eggs Benedict really good products. Bathroom great slow closing toilet seat. Lots of little luxurious things nice fluffy towels. Filtered coffee nice teas. Wonderful staff especially Donna who was extremely helpful.

Had a wonderful lunch sat outside at the front in the sun. Sandwiches came with a lovely bowl of soup and were very generous. Reasonable prices and great service. Definitely be back

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful village. Spacious, comfortable rooms with lovely size en-suite and a real bonus that they accept dogs which was the purpose of our stopover stay from north - south

First class service of a co lovely Sunday lunch. We were late and a large party with young children Nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious beer well kept good local regional brewery.

Expensive drinks, but you are in a lovely area.

A really nice little hotel, quiet and friendly, good food. The young staff in the restaurant are a credit to this establishment.

Excellent stay brought my mam for her 80th Birthday as I had stayed here when I done the nidderdale way 2 yrs ago. A young man named James looked after us and had excellent customer service.

Really good fish n chips. Long time since I've been and maybe not as smart as it once was but couldn't fault the food

We went over night for our anniversary with a 6 month old puppy spaniel. The room was lovely, grounds lovely. Staff couldn't do more for you. Had our Sunday dinner which was very nice. The website says dog friendly and it didn't disappoint, constantly filling water bowls and the sausage for dogs breakfast was a great extra. Amazing place and staff, cannot wait to go back. 😀

Came across this when tootling round North Yorkshire- it’s a country pub (with rooms) overlooking a cobbled square next to Ripley Castle ( there’s a pay and display car park through the castle entrance , you don’t have to be visiting the castle). Decided to stop for a bite to eat which turned out to be a good move- we had two of the mushroom and pine nut rarebit starters followed by steak and ale pie for me and Korean chicken burger for my better half, all of it was great and we’ll definitely be returning.

We had our wedding at Ripley Castle and had all our guests stay at The Boar's Head for the weekend. I cannot thank and recommend them enough. Everything was perfect, the food amazing and the staff was such a delight to work with. Thank you for making our wedding so special and for taking such good care of us!

Haven't seen the rooms but could imagine they reflect the rest of the placs hence 5 stars

Gorgeous place for food and in a wonderful village. Didn't stay but it's definitely on my bucket list to do so

We booked a room with a large double bed but the bed was honestly a bit small. The room was on the 1st floor facing the front of the building overlooking the church which was lovely but not sure I would want that in the summer would be very noisy with people sitting underneath the window drinking. On the whole a lovely place in a lovely spot just needed a bigger bed but that is my preference.

Went for a Sunday roast there and it was to die for, they gave me a steak knife for the beef, could've cut it was a child's plastic spoon it was that tender. Lovely lil pub, staff were extremely polite and would thoroughly recommend the black sheep ale.

We stayed here when my daughter got married in Ripley Castle. The staff are wonderful, so friendly and helpful and go above and beyond to help make sure everyone's stay was brilliant, thank you to everyone especially Donna. The rooms are lovely, clean and comfortable.

I stayed here for a wedding, and I can honestly say I've never received better service in my life. The rooms were lovely, the food superb and the staff utterly fantastic! More like family treatment than just a customer. I'm 100% going back.

Booked Sunday lunch as we hadn’t been for ages and needed somewhere convenient. Restaurant was not very busy although lots of people drinking outside as it was a nice day. Decided to pass on starters which turned out to be a good move. We had 3 roast dinners and 1 Club Sandwich which came with a cup of chicken soup for some reason and with some burnt edges to the toast. The meat on the roast was over-cooked and dry, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puds were over-cooked as well. Unlike the veg which was overly crunchy. No apple sauce on the plate even though the waitress said there was. Swimming in gravy which is fine if you wanted it (1 of us didn’t but had no choice). A lot of food was left uneaten. We were obviously disappointed and were offered a complimentary desert - we turned it down. Worst of all no apologies for serving a very poor meal. We won’t return.

Absolutely Superb , stayed for 1 night, staff very friendly and attentive, nice room. Boars head pub very nice, beautiful meal, my wife had the lamb and she said it was fantastic, I had the steak and ale pie, and I wasn’t disappointed.. great selection of real ales. Breakfast in the morning was probably the best breakfast we have ever had in an Hotel. the full Yorkshire breakfast, cooked to perfection and fresh. Thank You, we will return

Great hotel, well appointed and large rooms, excellent location too. Service at dinner and breakfast was very good.

Appears very upper class but all made welcome. Friendly and very comfortable

Very good service and food. Large portions and good beer.

I ate lunch here. Good food and wine but no cocktails. It is better to book ahead since there are not too many tables. Dog friendy and nice service and staff.

Fantastic peaceful location right next to Ripley castle, just 8 mins drive out of Harrogate. Lovely simple room with good choice of tea/coffee. Food was excellent for dinner and breakfast with an extensive veggie/vegan offer. Cannot praise it enough and will definitely stay again - superb value for money and much much nicer than staying in big standard hotels in Harrogate

Excellent food and service in a beautiful sleepy village.

Whilst I was pretty bummed they were initially out of tofu, this grub totally exceeded my expectations and was super yummy! I had the Beetroot Plant Based Burger which came with some very British style chunky fries and a nice side salad, paired with a side of market greens and onion rings made this fit for a king, full bellied tourists and ready to take on an afternoon adventure! This burger was a totally stacked double patty and not too bad tasting! Not homemade, but very tasty. What a dope little joint to grab some vegan food after a stroll around the Ripley castle for the day when on our UK trip! This place is awesome and also boasts a fantastic traditional British pub grub and eclectic gastro style menu section for all tastebuds. Support local businesses!

Though the Boars was closed, they gave us alternative accommodation. Made sure we had breakfast, which was lovely. Staff were attentive, and we had a fabulous meal each evening. 10/10 and 20 stars.

Went in for a drink with friends, the woman at the front table told me I was screaming at her when I asked where the toilets were. Tables were filthy, filled will dirty glasses and dishes. I was visiting from out of town and I would not like to return here.

We have had a great one night stay with our little puppy in the courtyard room . Very spacious rooms & bathrooms . In our room there was the usual tea / coffee but the boars head go one better because you actually also have a coffee presse & tea pot - it's the finishing touches that makes a stay . Very comfortable king size bed & even our puppy had dog treats left in the room for her ( as well as 2 bowels for food / drinking ) . Everyone was so welcoming , Sarah on reception was very helpful & knowledgeable about the area regarding dog walks etc . We dined in the bar which was great because our puppy was welcome ( had breakfast in the bar also be because again our puppy was welcome in this area ) . We can't recommend this hotel enough , from start to finish we had a fantastic time , so much so we going back at Easter for 2 nights . Food great & a fab breakfast

Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Great choice of beers, probably a nice place to stay. Maybe next time.

Nice bar , just popped in for a drink when passing through

Stop last weekend room was lovely clean and the bed was comfortable. Had a great meal in restaurant in the evening and the breakfast in the morning was top class

Food amazing, staff fantastic all in a magnificent setting

Staff very friendly and attentive. Food fabulous also well priced. I would definitely recommend abd and return

What a wonderful place! In late September, we booked lunch for 10 people to celebrate a 60th and an 89th birthday in the family. Booking was easy and efficient, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming, accommodating (we were probably the last to leave!) and friendly and the food was really lovely. Great ambience, good service and wonderful food - thank you for making a birthday celebration such a special and memorable day.

Choice relatively limitied but good recipes with quality ingredients, very well executed (e.g. Pork Belly). The team is also very nice.

Three of us were welcomed warmly and shown to a good table in the restaurant.Menus given promptly and a drinks order taken.There was a varied choice of dishes to suit all of the party’s tastes.I was particularly impressed with the gentleman who took our order with no sight of pad or pen all done by memory, the sign of a true professional.We ordered goats cheese and tomato bruschetta, along with the salmon fish cake to commence with, followed by beef and ale pie, rump of lamb and east coast haddock chips and peas.All dishes were delicious and the service very polite and courteous.I ordered a really good value bottle of Rioja which was smooth and very palatable.The evening was enjoyed by everyone and we will returnShow less

We stayed for 1 night although we have stayed before but a long time ago. Its an amazing hotel with really lovely staff. The room was so comfortable and classy. We ate in the restaurant and the food was fantastic. The ambience and service was second to none. If you want a classy hotel with fab food and great service this is the place to go! We will be back.

Had dinner as part of our overnight stay. Lovely thought through menu. Great wine choice and help from the manager to pick a delightful, light Italian red. Thanks

My friend and I came for lunch recently. We were very disappointed with our food.I had the goats cheese tart with beetroot, but the pastry casing was rock hard and the filling dry and unappetising. My friend had the lamb, which she said was very tough. The 'dauphinois' potatoes were a small square of solid potato, bearing no resemblence to the description and the few accompanying vegetables barely warm. The pudding we shared was quite nice, but the coffee cold. We did point out our concerns to the waitress who offered a replacement, but we'd waited nearly an hour already. At the end of the meal we expressed our disappointment to the waitress, when presented with the bill. She went away to see the manager and returned with a 20% reduction on the price. This we accepted - although we'd have happily paid full price had the meal been worth it. It's interesting to note that the manager was conspicuous by his absence during all this - perhaps not wishing to alert the few other diners of our complaint?

We ate dinner in the Boars Head restaurant, although really it’s more of an understated gastro-pub. Good beers, good (but not perfect) service, excellent food in generous portions. We thought it was good value too, The Rump of Lamb was superb. I’m a big lamb fan and have eaten lamb in so many places and this had to be amongst the best. The meat was so tender, cooked to perfection and the rich juices were delicious. My wife’s Sea Bass was very good too.

We called for lunch - the food was terrible and limited service - I’m sorry we won’t be returning- what a disappointment

What a lovely place! Visited for drinks a couple of times before we decided to book a meal. Staff were very friendly and the food was good quality and good value for money.

We arrived with high hopes having had great dining here previously but were bitterly disappointed. I’m never impressed when presented with food I could prepare myself in a few minutes and this applied to both our starters. Likewise the main courses weren’t brilliant with the feta and chickpea fritters being heavily over smoked - I still had the aftertaste 2 hours later. Not likely to return unless things substantially improve.

We only went for drinks the staff were polite and helpful and good Covid measures in place. The drinks were on the pricey side. There are a number of smallish areas inside and we were in a small room with a couple of sofas, the decor is very traditional. Overall it is hard to put my finger on why but I didn’t feel relaxed with talking in whispers and feeling a bit self conscious as I was in the walking wear hence the score

First course very good. Roast was tepid, tough and unappealing. The receptionist was a little less than polite but the Covid safety measures very good. We ate in the bar area which is not terribly inviting though ok as we were opposite the bar and watched the barman doing his thing. The starter we had was salmon fish cake. Very nice and well presented. We should have stopped there. I had the beef which was pinkish and very tough and my husband had the pork which was a little better. Both were Luke warm, even the gravy which was poured out on your plate whether you wanted it or not. The starter was £9. I think the roast was £15.Outside this place is very nice in a lovely village. There is a super little village shop opposite which serves excellent home made sandwiches, visited on our previous stay in Ripley. Go there. Much better.

Stopped while visiting the village Safe Covid measures in place. Ordered a lovely local Tipples blueberry gin and tonic. Bathroom and pub all Covid safe. You can stay over in the pub and it did look very nice. All staff pleasant and friendly would recommend a visit.

A Covid era visit mixing personal business with social pleasure of lunch at a lovely prominent rural pub.Delicious home made sweet potato, carrot and parsnip soup with turmeric, accompanied by a melted cheese topped scone, local butter and a shared punnet of delicious chips.We chose to eat outside as it was a lovely summer's day and masks could safely be put to one side.

We spend a few days in North Yorkshire, and we ended up having a meal here before taking a walk around Ripley Castle.We were all impressed with the quality of the food and would not hesitate to recommend this place if you are in the area.