Update 21-Dec=22 :- Thank you so much, guys, for providing such a wonderful proper pub environment, and such especially, superbly well-kept ales! This place is unquestionably #1 in Harrogate for real ale drinker's paradise..
Superb atmosphere and ambience! When you walk in, and Jaipur is on, AND you are recognised, ... that is A PROPER PUB! When Josh, or Adam, says "I know what you want, Pete?"
I love everything about the place. Don't ever change anything! Cheers, Pete Bradley
Fantastic place! Very atmospheric! I love it! And I love the impromptu welcome! It's 5* every time!
Update:- 26-May-2022 A "Real Ale" drinkers' paradise! All the cask cond ales are spot on, all the time. Everyone in there is so respectful to each other - it's a big "unwind" to the end of a manic week! "You want chips? ... go to 'Chip Shop!". As somebody once quoted to me, from an irate chinese takeaway owner. Well, from me, you want real beer? ... Go to "The Harrogate Tap". But don't expect chips! Crisps and pork pie are more likely. But what you will get get is, ... the BEST pint in Harrogate!
Update:- 14/12/2022:- still the best "real ale" house in Harrogate. This is how you do it. Brew it. Buy it. Tap it. Keep it. ... Then serve it! And this is exactly what The Tap does best. Experts in timing! You are so good at what you do! #1 from a QC Auditor. Cheers...
Read moreHave been here on a number of occasions and had no problems. However we visited tonight and two of our party ordered Bernard lager. They both decided that the lager was not as it should have been. When they questioned this they were told there was no problem with the beer and it was just down to the shape of the glass. My friends could not finish the drink so asked for a different lager and then asked if there was any recompense for not being able to finish their first lager. The member of staff said they still had to pay full price for the new lager and under protest they paid. However my friend asked for the wifi password so that he could write a review and suddenly the bar staff showed interest in the problem and offered to refund the money for the two new lagers which was accepted. However I think that the whole issue was initially not taken seriously and could have been solved very quickly with a bit more thought and avoided any unnecessary ill will if the bar man had just approached it with a better...
Read moreVisited today with a friend as part of a Xmas day out and absolutely loved it. Lots of old world charm. Dark wood, a real fire in the fireplace so warm and welcoming. Staff so friendly, polite, helpful and welcoming. Very knowledgeable. Large selection of real ales and other drinks. Had a delicious Guava Christmas ale so gorgeous and very easy to drink. I had an egg mayo sandwich and my friend had tuna. Food came very quickly bar staff very efficient. Bread bun was gorgeous and fresh and a good size filled with lots of big chunky egg mayo. My friend couldn't finish hers it was so big. Came with lots of delicious thick crunchy crisps. We had a table next to the fire and it was so warm and cosy. Would highly recommend. Definitely return if...
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