Ake & Humphris, Harrogate

Ake & Humphris on the CAMRA website - camra.org.uk

Ake & Humphris on the CAMRA website - camra.org.uk

A well known wine merchant in Harrogate, they have opened a new shop and bar in the town centre. This is a shop conversion and as a wine shop shelves of bottles take up one wall, beers and spirits are also available as off sales. There is a marble topped counter in the rear right with two tall keg taps with Roosters beer plus some bottled beer in a fridge including some Belgians. It has a bare board floor and earthy coloured walls, one is of exposed stone. The decor is a number of mirrors with pictures of European places printed on them so you can play guess the city. There is also a wall mounted shelf laden with assorted nick nacks and there’s an interesting light fitting made of old funnels. Subdued piped music adds to the ambience. The seating is a little limited and is at a mix of largely old dining and kitchen tables, there’s a Grandfather clock in one corner. A price list on the wall by counter shows a half pint premium and card only payments. The toilets are unsigned but are in the basement.