Hales Bar

Harrogate, United Kingdom

3.7

Open now

6 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+44 1423 725570
Website:
www.halesbar.co.uk
Address:
1-3 Crescent Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RS
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
700 ftRoyal Hall
0.3 miCairn Hotel
0.3 miSpringfield Mount
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Has TV
No

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Harrogate) 4:56 PM Monday, June 23, 2025

Business hours

Monday 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The ‘oldest pub in Harrogate’ but possibly the best too. Built in 1827 Hales Bar combines a pleasant atmosphere in old world surroundings; gas lighting, comfortable button-​backed leather seated booths and dark, restful décor. The cask ales are good too with a choice of at least six on tap. Chatty locals will fill in the gaps if you want to know more. Some interior scenes of Chariots of Fire were filmed here.

Meet the Business Owner

AMANDA W.

Business Owner

Born in Harrogate, married with 3 children. Been in the licensed trade for 24 years.

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6 reviews of Hales Bar

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Place rating: 4
United Kingdom
Although I find Harrogate a bit snobby, this establishment pub is not pretentious and elitist like other places there. The atmosphere is ambient and relaxing, which is a big bonus in a pub that serves real ales. Good boozing place.
Place rating: 4
Tividale, United Kingdom
The oldest pub in Harrogate, its definitely interesting. In some ways it reminds me if some Edinburgh pubs high ceilings decorative etc. Loads of stuffed birds on walls. Its definitely got uniqueness. Sic real ales on tap well kept.
Place rating: 3
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
6 real ales on, quirky décor (lots of cased stuffed birds, working bar-​top gas cigar lighters (mind out with a long beard)) along with the more traditional local area old photos etc. and the owner inconspicuously sitting amongst the clientele all combine to make this a decently cosy place for a few pints. We visited on Easter Sunday so the atmosphere was maybe not typical for that day of the week normally but it was certainly convivial.
Place rating: 5
Knaresborough, United Kingdom
I was there Thursday night and it was the best night out for ages. The karaōke was excellent and the atmosphere was awesome! A very friendly pub with great staff and customers. I found the beer about 10p per pint more than some other bars in town (mentioning no names) However, if I were to drink 10 pints (and I can’t) that would be an extra £1.00. Money well spent I think. Just to be in a nice place with nice people drinking quality beer and fantastic entertainment thrown in too!
Give it a go! You won’t be dissapointed.
Place rating: 3
Bradford, United Kingdom
Now after all that extravagance I fancy some ye olde action. You can stick an «e» on anything in my book to make it appear old but the Hales bar needs no such gimmick. This is steeped in history. In fact the premises were rebuilt in 1827 so you know we’re talking real age here. You’ll find interesting features and fittings from the Victorian era, including traditional gas lighting and cigar lighters. This is Jack the Ripper stuff only without the brutal murders. It’s housed in a beautiful looking building and doesn’t belie what features inside.
The food doesn’t disappoint either and a lot of people plump for the pie. It’s how pies should be. You can grab a snack or a sandwich though without a problem.
The beer is also up to scratch and they are regularly featured in the good beer guide. Enough said. It’s like stepping back into time this gem and a great place to share a Sunday lunch with the family, especially the dad.
Place rating: 3
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Older style boozer, high bar with busy barmaid. On Thursday night the atmosphere was pretty loud and raucous, due to the contractors who occupied one end of the bar. Beer is not cheap for such an ‘ordinary’ pub. It’s OK, but I wouldn’t rush.