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The Black Swan, Harrogate
Burn Bridge
Postal town: Harrogate
HG3 1PB
Served areas
Reviews of The Black Swan (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about The Black Swan
A good-looking old pub in a village on the fringe of Harrogate but also on a traffic cut through, which has tried to go upmarket and gastro but not quite made it. It all looks a bit swish, with lots of posh dark wood and tasteful furnishings, but doesn't seem to have the clientele to match, at least on a Saturday afternoon. It has been opened out with some remains of dividing walls leaving quiet corners and feels a bit too tabled for diners, despite most of the customers just being there for a drink. There is a huge garden at the rear - more of a field really. Ales on were TT Landlord and Theakston's Best, in pretty good condition.
On 16th February 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3641 recommendations about 3576 pubs]
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Old Boots left this review about The Black Swan
A stone built with upper half timbering, Victorian building in a well heeled part of Harrogate. Inside there's an open plan space with three areas divided by chimney breasts, there's a mix of high, mid, and low tables and chairs mostly for eating at. One side has a couple of leather armchairs and to the left the floor level is down a few stairs to a more cozy eating area and there's a very large garden beyond that. Four pumps, one is spare, the others with a unimaginative but safe cask choice of Black Sheep Bitter, Theakstons Best Bitter, and Taylors Landlord in ok condition although rather pricey for the area. A mid range keg choice is also available. The interior has a strange indistinct ambiance; it's sort of modern in an oldish setting, but tastefully done; perhaps they're slightly confused about what they should emphasising. The decor is an eclectic mix of pictures. There is free wifi from BT openzone.
On 4th August 2014
- no rating submitted
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : Yes last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Jukebox : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
- WiFi : Yes last updated 16 February 2025 by Graham Coombs
