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The Winter Gardens
The Winter Gardens
The Winter Gardens
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE WINTER GARDENS

(4.9 Score)
Royal Baths, Parliament Street, Harrogate HG1 2RE, UK Directions

Since 1897

Speciality:

✓ Cerveza Pacifico Clara ✓ Stella Unfiltered ✓ Au Vodka Strawberry Burst ✓ XIX Vodka Tropical Ice ✓ The Kraken Black Spiced Rum Black Cherry and Madagascan Vanilla ✓ Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur ✓ Tequila Rose ✓ Corona Cero ✓ Thatchers Zero ✓ Passion Fruit Cooler and Monster Energy Ultra Peachy Keen ✓ Classic Beef Burger ✓ Skinny Beef ✓ American Cheese Burger

“The Winter Gardens is a popular pub in a spacious 19th-century building with high ceilings and potted plants. This pub is known for their selection of real ales and classic pub food. The Winter Gardens were built to give visitors a place to relax and stroll regardless of the weather. Their name reflects its historical significance. In the 1920s, guests enjoyed a relaxing atmosphere with potted palms and music from a grand piano. The Winter Gardens serves breakfast until noon and offers free refills on tea and Lavazza coffee every day. You can choose from lighter bites, deli deals, vegetarian options, gourmet burgers, and freshly made pizzas for lunch and dinner. The pub also offers a wide selection of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins, and soft drinks. They have Steak Club on Tuesdays, Curry Club on Thursdays, and a Cod/Scampi and Chips deal on Fridays. On Mondays, they offer a special deal on selected drinks called the Monday Club. They also offer a deal with selected food and drinks from 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.”

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Contact:

01423 877010

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8am - 12am
Fri & Sat: 8am - 1am

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The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE FAT BADGER

(4.9 Score)
Cold Bath Road, Harrogate HG2 0NF, UK Directions

Since 2011

Speciality:

✓ Pork and Chorizo Scotch Egg ✓ Queenie Scallops ‘ST. Jacques’ ✓ Scottish Mussels ✓ Goats Cheese Bon Bons ✓ King Prawn Orzo Pasta ✓ Bread Board ✓ Smoked Haddock Chowder ✓ Ribeye Steak ✓ Barrel Cut Fillet ✓ Chateaubriand for Two ✓ Peppercorn Sauce ✓ Red Wine Jus ✓ Margherita ✓ Pepperoni ✓ Four Cheese ✓ Sticky Toffee Pudding ✓ Coconut Rice Pudding ✓ Pancetta Wrapped Cod ✓ Lamb Shank Tagine ✓ Slow Cooked Pork Belly ✓ Mafaldine Pasta Ribbons ✓ Beer Battered Haddock ✓ Buttermilk Chicken ✓ Fat Badger Burger

“The Fat Badger welcomes you with a pleasant ambience and spacious seating facilities. This pub is located in the White Hart Hotel and Apartments. The pub is a suitable spot to savour top-notch food and drink in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. The Fat Badger has an exquisite range of drink varieties, including lagers, beers, whisky and more at attractive prices. The dishes and drinks are available to take away from their AA Rosette kitchen. The pub represents the Old English character associated with a traditional British pub. The pub is sharing a renovated Georgian property with the White Hart Hotel. The Fat Badger is the perfect spot to enjoy various high-quality food and drinks in a lively, social atmosphere. They also offer some gift vouchers.

2025 Update: The pub features a spacious outdoor beer garden, partly covered and heated for year-round dining and drinking, with dogs welcome in the outdoor areas.”

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National Pub & Bar Award for Best Pub in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2023

Price:

Starters
Pork & Chorizo Scotch Egg £8.95
Queenie Scallops ‘St. Jacques’ £12.95
Scottish Mussels £9.95
Goats Cheese Bon Bons £8.95
King Prawn Orzo Pasta £10.50
Bread Board £9.50
Smoked Haddock Chowder £9.50
Pub Classics
Buttermilk Chicken £17.50
Beer Battered Haddock £18.50
Fat Badger Burger £18.50
Mains
Pancetta Wrapped Cod £26.00
Lamb Shank Tagine £26.00
Slow Cooked Pork Belly £24.00
Mafaldine Pasta Ribbons £17.00
Fillet of Sea Bass £25.00
Eight Hour Ox Cheek Bourguignon £26.00
Salmon, Leek & Spinach Wellington £24.00
Sides
Fat Chips £4.50
Skinny Fries £4.50
Mac & Cheese £5.85
Dressed House Salad £5.85
Greek Salad £6.95
House Slaw £4.70
Garlic & Cheese Pesto Ciabatta £6.50
Desserts
Chocolate Panna Cotta £8.95
Coconut Rice Pudding £8.95
Sticky Toffee Pudding £8.95
Apple & Blackberry Crumble £8.50
Cheeseboard £11.95
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Contact:

01423 505681

Mon-Sat: 11am - 12am
Sun: 11am - 11pm

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Major Tom's Social
Major Tom's Social
Major Tom's Social
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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MAJOR TOM'S SOCIAL

(4.8 Score)
3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB, UK Directions

Since 2014

Speciality:

✓ Rose and White Wines ✓ Spirits ✓ Cocktails ✓ Whisky ✓ Ales ✓ Beer ✓ Gin ✓ Red Brandy and Vodka ✓ Eager Fresh Juice ✓ Coca Cola ✓ Ting Grapefruit Soda ✓ Fritz Drinks (Fritz-Kola/Fritz-Limo Orangeade/Fritz-Limo Lemonade) ✓ Double Dutch Tonic ✓ Fentimans Ginger Beer ✓ Fruit Shoots and Diet Coca Cola ✓ Fior di Latte ✓ Butternut Squash ✓ Goat's Cheese ✓ Chorizo ✓ Copa Ham ✓ Parmigiana Siciliana ✓ Veggie Feast

“Major Tom's Social has gained a local and national reputation for their range of products, venue and customer service. The pub is an authentic and modern British pub, serving fine drinks and dishes to its customers. The pub has a Kid-friendly bar serving craft beers and oven-fired pies in a relaxed ambience with vintage furniture. Major Tom's Social specialises in sourcing and selling craft beer and real ale. They also serve award-winning tea and coffee. They keep you entertained and have an ever-changing selection of quality food and drink to tickle your taste buds. You can try their famous stone-baked pizzas made fresh on-site and baked in their trusty pizza oven. They are a relaxed hangout with plenty of entertainment and an ever-changing selection of quality food and drinks to satisfy your taste buds. You can also celebrate your day here. Gift vouchers are available here.

2025 Update: Major Tom's Social has earned both local and national recognition for their exceptional products, welcoming venue, and outstanding customer service. In its first year, the pub was nominated for “Best Newcomer” at the Harrogate Hospitality Awards.”

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Price:

Pizzas 11” Starts from £11
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter £4.50
Garlic Bread £5.50
Vegan Garlic Bread £7.50
Fries £4.50

Contact:

01423 566984 07858 090824

Mon-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 1am

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THE WINTER GARDENS REVIEWS

You can see once you step foot into the building that it was and is a place of beauty, history and gorgeousness! Well done Wetherspoons for acquiring this place and keeping the old traditions of the Harrogate Baths. The food was good but my wings had little meat and too crispy, everything else was fine & not a long wait. The staff were on point, friendly and on top of keeping it clean. Lots of space to sit, chat and drink/eat. As a top ten Spoons in the UK to visit and as an avid visitor of these establishments, it gets 2 thumbs up from me and I would recommend it!

You know what you're getting at Weatherspoon but this one is located in the grand building which was the Winter Gardens. Usual food offerings, great people watching, nice vibe and a great staff. Marcia is our favorite! We go every week. Always reliable and good value for eating out or just a drink or two.

This is a very good place to eat and have a drink, has a very good atmosphere the staff are good and helpful. Would I recommend this yes definitely you can’t beat the value of this place. The food was very good too.

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THE FAT BADGER REVIEWS

The building and the decoration is amazing. Lovely atmosphere. Really liked the way it looked inside. Staff were great; friendly, helpful and attentive but not pushy and didn't check in too much. Food was fantastic! Everything was cooked just right! Portion sizes were good. Good gluten free options. Left feeling full and content. Not somewhere we could afford to go every week but not too expensive either. Definitely will be back. Lots of the menu that I'd like to try. Dietary restrictions: Had lots of gluten free options. Very accommodating. Parking: Found paid street parking near the restaurant fairly easily.

Lovely spot to sit out in the sun (sun at last) with friends and little doggy. Pint of beer from Kirkstall Brewery was spot on. We had a delicious Fish Butty with a side of chups. The Butty was pretty big!!

Beautiful bar, with outside seating, fantastic atmosphere day and night. Wine, IPA'S and cocktails are fabulous. Outside seating at night is light up and very cosy with patio heaters and blankets, if needed. Wonderful experience.

MAJOR TOM'S SOCIAL REVIEWS

I had to edit this review as we popped back in for another visit! This time we had a couple of cocktails and bought pizza! The margaritas were great, but the pizza was amazing. Many thanks AGAIN This was a really funky bar and the pizzas looked amazing. Loads of different beers on offer and from breweries close to Harrogate. These three tasted great. Many thanks.

We had a fairly brief stop in here last weekend. It's easy to miss as it's upstairs above a ?clothes shop. But once you've walked upstairs it's a very relaxed environment. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. Would recommend if you're in Harrogate looking for great beers. It does food too but we didn't try the food.

Ended up coming here during a party and had a great time! The beers were nice, the vibe was excellent, and the food was good. We didn’t get pizza but I wish we had, they looked delish.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE WINTER GARDENS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 13.8K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE FAT BADGER Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 9.5K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MAJOR TOM'S SOCIAL Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10
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