Old Bell, Harrogate

Run by the same bunch as Brigantes in York (Market Town Tavern). A two-roomed pub converted from a toffee (yes, toffee not coffee) shop. The bar is to the left with a general seating room to the right which houses a rather lovely feature - a large set of dark wood engraved shelves (previously used to store said toffee). Lots of dark wood and old turn-of-the-century advertising signs add to the traditional Edwardian style atmosphere they’re striving to create though as noted by Oldboots, it’s more of a European style bar than traditional British pub (the nearby Hales fills that latter description more than adequately though). A good selection of ales from eight pumps, my Roosters Azacca went down fine. Also an impressive range of craft keg and exotic bottled beers. Very tidy place with nice views of the historic town centre.