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The Disappearing Chin, Harrogate
Harrogate
HG1 1QH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Disappearing Chin
Narrow, elongated micropub with an entrance at each end. Thankfully we managed to find a few seats, but these are at a premium. With only two of three handpumps in use, Roosters Capability Brown and the more local Harrogate Beeching Axe IPA (£2.50, half) were being poured, but a number of craft keg beers are also available.
On 30th July 2023
- rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about The Disappearing Chin
I did ask the bar staff where the name Disappearing Chin came from, apparently it’s an in joke between the owner and his misses, if I remembered correctly. This is a narrow micro with a central bar counter and seating by the entrances at either end. There are three hand pumps, Rooster’s Capability Brown and Harrogate’s Beeching Axe IPA were available whilst Cold Bath’s Small Batch Blonde was off. There is also a craft keg range and cocktails are served. Some of our group sat by the Moroccan style seating in the window of the bus station side entrance, others lingered by the door wondering where we would be going next.
On 28th July 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 5229 recommendations about 5197 pubs]
Real Ale Ray left this review about The Disappearing Chin
Unusual name for a micro pub, maybe it's something to do with when you drink a pint you can't see your chin. This place was ok when it was quiet, however maneuvering around the bar front was a bit of a nuisance, with such little space. The coloured glass in the upper part of the windows looked original and was a very nice feature. There was some sort of window seat, along with scatter cushions and an Arabic looking side table, couldn't imagine sitting in there on show, waste of space.
I went for the Roosters Capability Brown which was fine. I feel as though this pub lacked atmosphere, plus the colour scheme too dark.
On 13th July 2023
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Disappearing Chin
A micro with street entrances at both ends,it's long and thin with a hip vibe and the large lav to the front.The bar is high and featured 6 craft keg taps with some exotic wares along with two ales Roosters Capability Brown and Harrogate Beeching Axe IPA (very good,NBSS 4).Fortunately the bar blockers on the bar stools moved on as I was ordering,it's a tight space and I was glad they left.There is a beer fridge on display and at the far end a seating shelf with an oriental very low table on top to complete the unusual feel.
If they can maintain ale quality at this standard,worth a visit when crawling the town.
On 8th July 2023
- rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Disappearing Chin
A long narrow shop unit with two fronts, for some reason painted in an olive drab throughout. The bar counter runs across with many stools, while there is a sofa at each end, so not a lot of space left. Still 3 pumps and a selection of craft stuff; I went for the Burnt Mill Big Sur Porter, which was lovely and well-kept.
On 15th January 2023
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Disappearing Chin
19/7/21
back to normal(ish)
21-04-2019
A very narrow bar with doors to different streets at either end. The beer choice is from 3 pulls and a range of crafty kegs. A shop conversion run by a couple of nice guys, it sports a new counter and not being an official micropub there are spirits and stuff available although there's no screens. Seating is a bit limited but that probably won't matter to its target demographic. Handy for the buses and trains if you fancy a change from the Tap or you could do both. It's also one of them places that's card sales only.
On 23rd July 2021
- no rating submitted
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ROB Camra left this review about The Disappearing Chin
As OB says it's long and narrow and the floor is also a death trap when it's wet. No idea what had happened to the "couple of nice guys" as it was being run by an apparently personality free barmaid. That's the trouble with micros, if the staff aren't up for a chat they just don't work. We'll give it another go, but if it's the same again then that will be it for us. My pint was decent enough though.
On 8th January 2020
- rating: 4
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