Roland's
Cocktail bar
A cocktail-led bar on Parliament Street with leather booths, glass doors that open onto the street and good music. The margaritas come with mango or jalapeño.
📍 23 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2QU
Our top 10 Harrogate bars
If you only have one night, start here.
- Over & Above
Behind a bookcase and in the UK's top 50.
Cheltenham Crescent and Oxford Street - Roland's
Leather booths and great margaritas.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel - 17 Miles
Classic and seasonal cocktails on Cold Bath Road.
Montpellier Quarter and Cold Bath Road - The Barologist
Flowers, steampunk and creative drinks.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel - District Bar
A tiny bar for a quiet drink.
Montpellier Quarter and Cold Bath Road - Major Tom's Social
Up the stairs in The Ginnel.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel - MOJO
Late nights, karaoke and a roof terrace.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel - The Fat Badger
Gin and a gastropub by the White Hart.
Montpellier Quarter and Cold Bath Road - Montey's
Live music and late nights.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel - Papitos Bar
Wine and cocktails on John Street.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel
Map of Harrogate bars
Tap a pin for the bar. Numbers match the list.
Bars on Parliament Street and The Ginnel
The middle of Harrogate's nightlife: Parliament Street, the tucked-away bars of The Ginnel and John Street.
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The Barologist
Cocktail bar and restaurant
A cocktail bar on Parliament Street with a floral and steampunk interior, creative drinks, bottomless brunch and afternoon tea.
📍 11 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2QU
MOJO
Late-night cocktail bar
A late-night cocktail bar on Parliament Street with cocktail masterclasses, karaoke, bar games and a roof terrace you can hire.
📍 49-51 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2RE
Papitos Bar
Wine and cocktail bar
A wine bar on John Street with a lively room downstairs and a cosy one upstairs. It makes cocktails too.
📍 John St, Harrogate HG1 1JZ
Hera Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail lounge
A cocktail lounge near the top of Parliament Street.
📍 54 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2RL
Major Tom's Social
Bar and pizza kitchen
Up a flight of stairs in The Ginnel, with retro furniture and art, Roman-style pizza and the odd live performance. Dogs are welcome.
📍 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
Montey's
Live music bar
One of Harrogate's longest-running independents, in The Ginnel, with live rock and indie music and late nights.
📍 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
Chi-Chis Margarita Bar
Margarita bar
A margarita bar in The Ginnel.
📍 4 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
Harrogate Tap
Station pub
A real ale pub in Harrogate railway station, reopened in 2013.
📍 Station Parade, Harrogate
Bars in the Montpellier Quarter and on Cold Bath Road
Harrogate's prettiest corner and the independent food and drink strip of Cold Bath Road, down to West Park and the Stray.
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17 Miles
Cocktail, wine and craft beer bar
An independent bar on Cold Bath Road, open since 2023, with classic and seasonal cocktails, Belgian and British craft beer and wine in an exposed-brick room.
📍 17 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0LH
District Bar
Cocktail micro-bar
A small independent bar on Cold Bath Road, cosy enough for a quiet drink and a proper conversation.
📍 61 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NL
The Fat Badger
Gastropub and gin bar
A gastropub on Cold Bath Road next to the White Hart Hotel, with leather booths, heated outdoor seats and a long gin list that includes Harrogate's own Slingsby.
📍 2 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NF
The Blues Bar
Live music bar
A live music bar on Montpellier Parade that also serves Yorkshire tapas.
📍 4 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TJ
Johnny's Bar and Parlour
Bar and restaurant
A bar and restaurant on Montpellier Parade.
📍 30-31 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG
Three's a Crowd
Bar and restaurant
A bar and restaurant on West Park, looking out over the Stray.
📍 11 W Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL
Hales Bar
Historic pub
Reputedly Harrogate's oldest pub, from the town's spa heyday. The Grade II listed saloon is still lit by gas, with a Victorian counter, two ancient cigar lighters and a bar-back of wooden spirit vats. A scene from Chariots of Fire was filmed here.
📍 1 to 3 Crescent Road, Harrogate HG1 2RS
Harrogate Brewing Co
Brewery bar
Harrogate Brewing's town centre pub, in the old Old Bell, pouring six of the brewery's own beers.
📍 6 Royal Parade, Harrogate HG1 2SZ
Bars around Cheltenham Crescent and Oxford Street
Near the theatre and the station, with Over & Above, two more cocktail bars on Cheltenham Crescent and the Majestic Hotel.
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Over & Above
Hidden cocktail bar
Number 38 in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 and commended for Best New UK Bar at the Class Bar Awards 2026
A two-floor bar on Cheltenham Crescent hidden behind a bookcase. It opened in March 2025 with table service, signature drinks, elevated classics and a non-alcoholic cocktail menu.
📍 7 Cheltenham Cres, Harrogate HG1 1DH
Elysian Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar
A cocktail bar on Cheltenham Crescent, a few doors along from Over & Above.
📍 12 Cheltenham Cres, Harrogate HG1 1DH
Frederick's Piano Lounge and Terrace
Hotel bar
The piano lounge and terrace at the Majestic Hotel on Ripon Road.
📍 Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2HU
Starling
Bar, café and kitchen
A bar over several floors on Oxford Street, open from morning coffee to late drinks, with more than 16 beers on tap, pizza and Sunday quizzes.
📍 47 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PW
Harrogate cocktail trails
Three routes in walking order, with the time between each bar. See them all on a map.
Parliament Street and The Ginnel
6 bars · about 6 minutes on foot in total
- 1Montey's3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 2Major Tom's Social3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 3Chi-Chis Margarita Bar4 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 4Roland's23 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2QU
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 5The Barologist11 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2QU
- 🚶 about 2 min to the next bar
- 6MOJO49-51 Parliament St, Harrogate HG1 2RE
Cold Bath Road and Montpellier
4 bars · about 9 minutes on foot in total
- 1District Bar61 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NL
- 🚶 about 4 min to the next bar
- 217 Miles17 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0LH
- 🚶 about 2 min to the next bar
- 3The Fat Badger2 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NF
- 🚶 about 3 min to the next bar
- 4The Blues Bar4 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TJ
Cheltenham Crescent
4 bars · about 3 minutes on foot in total
- 1Starling47 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PW
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 2Over & Above7 Cheltenham Cres, Harrogate HG1 1DH
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 3Elysian Cocktail Bar12 Cheltenham Cres, Harrogate HG1 1DH
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 4Hidden Lounge21 Cheltenham Cres, Harrogate HG1 1DH
More Harrogate bar guides
- Cocktail barsEvery cocktail bar in our Harrogate guide in one place: speakeasies, hotel bars, award win
- Hidden and late-night barsHidden and late bars in Harrogate: Over & Above, Roland's, Major Tom's Social and MOJO and
- Date nightRomantic cocktail bars in Harrogate for a night for two: Over & Above, Roland's, 17 Miles
- Fun bars for groupsLively Harrogate bars for birthdays, hen and stag dos and nights out: Roland's, The Barolo
- Pubs and beer barsThe best pubs in Harrogate: historic boozers, real ale pubs and craft beer bars.
- Cocktail trailsReady-made Harrogate cocktail trails on foot, Parliament Street and The Ginnel, Cold Bath
Know before you go
- 🗓️ Book at the weekendThe smaller bars fill up on Friday and Saturday. Book where you can, or go early.
- 🚶 It's compactParliament Street, The Ginnel, Cheltenham Crescent and Cold Bath Road are all a short walk apart.
- 🚆 By trainHarrogate station is a few minutes' walk from Cheltenham Crescent and Parliament Street.
- 🆔 Bring IDYou must be 18 to drink and many bars ask for ID if you look under 25.
Your questions
What is the best cocktail bar in Harrogate?
Over & Above on Cheltenham Crescent is number 38 in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026, the first North Yorkshire bar on the list. Roland's, 17 Miles and The Barologist are also worth a visit.
Where are the best areas for cocktails in Harrogate?
Parliament Street and The Ginnel have the most bars close together. Cold Bath Road and the Montpellier Quarter are best for independents and a quieter drink. Cheltenham Crescent has Over & Above and two more cocktail bars.
Are there hidden bars in Harrogate?
Yes. Over & Above is behind a bookcase on Cheltenham Crescent and Major Tom's Social is up a flight of stairs in The Ginnel.
Which Harrogate bars are open late?
MOJO and Montey's are the late ones, with Roland's open late at the weekend. Hours change, so check before you go.
Where can I get an alcohol-free cocktail in Harrogate?
Over & Above has a non-alcoholic cocktail menu. Most good bars will make you something without alcohol if you ask.
What is the oldest pub in Harrogate?
Hales Bar on Crescent Road, which goes back to the town's spa days. Its lounge is still lit by gas, with two old cigar lighters on the bar.
Who wrote this guide
This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run Cocktail Week, the ten-day cocktail festival held town by town across the UK and Ireland. Since 2022 we have taken it to more than 20 towns and cities and worked with hundreds of bars. We love Harrogate's bars, so we put this guide together from our own research, recent awards and trusted local press.
No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.
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