We didn't eat on this visit, so the review is just about the bar.
The Old Bell Tavern is a long established pub. It has had a few refurbishments over recent years and I think the latest one has made a significant improvement.
There's a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, with the dark walls, wooden floors and choice of lighting. There's background music, but not too loud.
The bar is well stocked with draught and bottled beers, plus a good selection of spirits which should meet most people's expectations.
The bar staff were friendly and happy to chat when it's not too busy.
Popped in on our first visit to Harrogate for a couple of beers, the bar as lots of character with good choice of excellent ales and lovely friendly staff and service. Would deffo recommend a visit
Visited this cracking pub Saturday night.
80's music in the background.
Top food and a proper pint of beer.
Hosts looked after our dogs too.
Will be back the next time we're in Yorkshire.
Extremely friendly staff. The Burger special deal is really great value - get a free pint when you order a burger from the menu. I was unaware of this and surprised when my drink price was refunded. Brie Bites starter is tasty. Nice atmosphere in general, but on the couple of occassions I have been, people don't seem to stay long (drink and go).
Nice pub. Order from the bar. Food comes in a reasonable time. Great burger, tasted great, well cooked. Was a bit taken back by the size, as it seemed a bit small. Saw other burgers that were the same. Guess it is the norm now. Would have paid more for full sized burger. Excellent pint of stout.
A great stop off for lunch before we returned home. Their chips are great. The pies were very very tasty indeed but the crust a little hard for my liking (personal taste). A lovely proper pub feel. Great staff and really clean. I would like to try their Sunday lunch next time! Xx
Excellent pub selling great quality drinks and food. good choice of real ales .i had the roast pork Sunday lunch it was divine and my husband had the pork sausages and mash that was divine as well it is well worth a visit if in harrogate we will definitely go back
The food is most definitely home made/cooked. Everything was fresh and not just kept warm. Carrots tasted carroty, you know what I mean. I had steak and ale pie with chips. Came with carrots, parsnips, broccoli, gravy and pea shoots. There is a great range of real ales and strong bottled beer
Ambrose's Legit Honest Reviews
+5
Large, spacious pub with big plate glass windows good for people watching. Tables spread apart so you don't feel crammed in. Loos are upstairs. Big selection of handpulled cask beers - Hawkshead Windermere Pale, Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker, Rooster's Scrambler Watermelon Pale Ale, Twisted Wheel's Speed Wobble, Kirkstall Brewery's Jasper and their Three Swords. Friendly, helpful staff. Would revisit.
Brilliant selection of beers and at a great price. Pity we couldn't spend longer here but we'd booked for dinner elsewhere. Will be back in the spring though!
Great pub, fantastic stout, great service....food ok, but nibbles really
Often hard to find, vegan, dog friendly and lovely staff, but here absolutely no problem. Grilled Pecan Nut Roast was absolutely delicious. Only dropped 1 star because non dairy milk not available. Black coffee was very nice though. Very warm and cosy atmosphere too.
If you can find a better burger in Harrogate I'd be amazed. Fantastic pub, service and food. Loved the dark atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Great bar with excellent real ale choice and friendly staff. The building it is in hints at history but the interior feels like sparse pubco renovation, the interior felt soulless. It has a nice bar. Well worth a visit though.
Great place friendly service.
Didn't try the food so can't comment the pub and staff were brilliant good range of beers and brilliant comfortable atmosphere loved it
Great atmosphere, great food and lovely staff. Had express lunch fish and chips and a beer which was lovely.
Good selection of beers , very fair prices, friendly staff, great music .
Couldn’t fault it !
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