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Hales Bar, Harrogate
Harrogate
HG1 2RS
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Reviews of Hales Bar (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Steve C left this review about Hales Bar
Hales Bar is certainly a historic pub, although it took a while for my eyes to adjust from the bright sunshine outside to the dimness in the not so gas-lit lounge bar. Three of the six hand pumps were in use drawing TT Boltmaker and Landlord alongside Robinson’s Dizzy Blonde. Whilst waiting to be served I was made aware of the original cigar lighter and whisky water tap on the bar counter, just two of some very interesting features of the pub. Not so interesting was the background music and Wimbledon Tennis muted on the television. The left hand bar was closed during my recent Friday afternoon visit and I didn’t seek out the vault, maybe next time if I find myself passing by.
On 28th July 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 5249 recommendations about 5217 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Hales Bar
Characterful old pub, full of heritage features and traditional furniture in the Saloon Bar and separate Vaults. With three of six handpumps in use, we found TT Boltmaker, Daleside Old Legover (£3.50, half with a packet of peanuts) and Robinson's Dizzy Blonde.
On 27th July 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
Bucking Fastard left this review about Hales Bar
Very dark and gloomy after entering from the bright sunshine ,it has a cellar bar feel but with some very interesting features.There is an impressive bar back ,three red leather banquettes opposite the servery while on the bar are two gas fired cigar lighters on tall stems but with a protective sheath in clear plasitc ,they were non functional on my visit.Another feature is the water dispenser for whisky on the bar which you are asked not to touch and it too doesn't work these days.The L shaped interior carries on into the gloom.
Three ales on Daleside Old Legover (variable quality reported),Robinsons Dizzy Blonde and a decent TT Boltmaker (NBSS 3.5).
The pub grew on me ,it has enough features to warrant a visit and makes a change from the shop conversions and micros which dominate town.
On 8th July 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2727 recommendations about 2727 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes - Outside food service times - last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes - Occasional - last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 31 May 2015 by ROB Camra
