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Eat. Drink. Stay. Explore.
Discover Harrogate
The best places to eat, drink, stay and experience Harrogate.
Harrogate, properly explored.
In the diary
Coming Up in Harrogate
Dates worth planning around in the weeks ahead.
Worth knowing
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal: A Guide to Visiting
Explore the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey and the beautiful Studley Royal Water Garden near Ripon. From medieval history and scenic walks to parking, family visits and the best things to see, discover how to make the most of a visit to one of Yorkshire's most remarkable historic attractions.
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Eat & Drink
Where Harrogate eats, drinks and meets.
Restaurants
Stuzzi
Italian small plates and regional wines on King’s Road, with a relaxed room and a menu made for sharing rather than sticking to a routine.
Cafés
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
The Harrogate institution on Parliament Street: fat rascals, tiered afternoon tea and a queue that rarely disappears.
Restaurants
Drum & Monkey
Long-standing seafood restaurant tucked away on Montpellier Gardens, with a small bar downstairs.
Bars & Breweries
Cold Bath Brewing Co
Independent brewery and taproom on Cold Bath Road, brewing on site and pouring its own beer.
Worth the short walk
Things to Do in Harrogate
Gardens, galleries, baths and days out.
Theatres & Venues
Royal Hall Harrogate
One of Harrogate's great historic buildings, the Royal Hall opened as the Kursaal in 1903 and remains one of the town's most distinctive entertainment venues.
Near Harrogate
Brimham Rocks
Gritstone rock formations on open moorland above Nidderdale, cared for by the National Trust.
Editorial selection
Places Worth Knowing
A handful of places we think are worth your time in and around Harrogate.
New & noteworthy
Stay in Harrogate
Hotels, stays and places worth checking into.
Spa Hotels
Rudding Park
Hotel, rooftop spa, restaurants and golf at Follifoot, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland near Harrogate.
Hotels
Hotel du Vin Harrogate
Boutique hotel and bistro in a terrace of Georgian houses overlooking the Prospect Gardens.
Hotels
The West Park Hotel
Hotel, bar and grill facing The Stray on West Park, in the middle of the town's evening scene.
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