The Old Oak, Harrogate

Quiet roadside pub between Summerbridge and Pateley Bridge on the main road through the Dale, an open plan room opened out from an original number of smaller ones. The tongue and groove bar counter is to the right, serving Tetleys cask and Black Sheep Bitter plus the normal keg range on three T Bars. At the front is a small bay with a pool table and a fireplace containing a cricket playing gnome. Décor in traditional horse brass and prints style, but a little uninspiring for a touristy area. There is a dart board and a big screen and one of those confusing reverse clocks. At the back is a drinking and smoking veranda with views over the Dale.