Three's a Crowd, Harrogate

A trendy bistro with some sort of Michelin guide listing, well populated with 'ladies who lunch' at time of visit. The left hand side with the bar seems more focussed on drinkers and the Ossett Blond and Theakstons Best on handpump seemed in good condition. Ok if you are in the right mood but I wouldn't spend a session here.

A total makeover has removed the last vestiges of Scruffy Murphy and its successors, only a counter remains in the same place along with some of the architraves. Large windows and modern but matching furniture has replaced the old stuff. To the left is the bar area while the right side, consisting of two spaces, is designated and furnished as a restaurant. The beer quality from two pulls, both Theakstons, has at least improved to drinkable but not much beyond, a selection of national kegs including Beaver Town Gamma Ray are available on a horse shoe and a couple of singles. Pricing reflects its new found status, £4 for Theakstons Best, however this is Harrogate. It's ever so slightly up its self.

This is a decent looking pub and once inside this seemed quite a decent pub,there was only one real ale on here this was Tetley bitter and this drink was not that good and was getting close to becoming vinegar. The pub was almost empty late monday afternoon. Pub visited 16/7/2007