The Little Ale House, Harrogate

Funnily enough Little Ale House is a micro that serves ale, from five hand pumps found on the counter across the rear. Four were in operation drawing Pentrich Brewing’s Drenched in Sun, North Riding’s US Session, Daleside’s Bitter and Ainsty’s Flummoxed Farmer during my recent Friday afternoon visit. I thought this place was quite characterful with bare board floor and exposed brick and reclaimed wood throughout. It was busy, but being a sunny afternoon the small courtyard out the back seemed to be the prime seating so we managed to bag the table in the window. Friendly service and worth a revisit.

Excellent micropub that immediately appealed when we entered, with a good atmosphere and plenty of customers in the limited space without it feeling crowded. A little outdoor seating can also be found out the front and at the back. Five real ales on handpump from North Riding, Daleside, Pentrich (a very good Drenched in Sun) and a pair from Ainsty, with the casks in a glass-fronted cool cabinet.

Official site of The Little Ale House - www.alehouseharrogate.co.uk

Official site of The Little Ale House - www.alehouseharrogate.co.uk