Once you get out in the countryside, the pubs and inns of the smaller towns and villages offer a warm welcome on brisk winter’s day with real fires, fine ales and freshly prepared locally sourced food including local game and beef.

In the summer, the beer gardens are the best place to spend a warm evening with the added option of some deliciously prepared local pub food to complement the view over Nidderdale.

With several famous breweries within our borders and many more around us, real ale enthusiasts will find themselves in beer heaven as they sample the delights of the brewer’s craft, from the standard pint of Best, to seasonal and special brews. In addition, many of the Harrogate pubs maintain an impressive array of guest ales that will satisfy any thirst.