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Bar - The Boar’s Head, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Boar’s Head

4.4
4.4
903 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
A Historical Coaching Inn with Traditional bar and a formal dining room; both with its own character.

We serve a great selection of pub classics, using as much produce from the nearby Ripley Castle Estate & Gardens as possible. Our chefs are constantly inspired to create special dishes to take advantage of the 2000 acre Estate and extensive Walled gardens produce.

We serve a selection of popular local real ales and have guest beers on a regular basis including some rare gems, so there is always a reason to pop into the bar.

There is a well structured and varied wine list suitable for all levels of wine drinker from affordable afternoon drinking through to more powerful and exquisite wines, which can be matched to our dishes to create a full dining experience.

We cater for any number of guests from couples to larger parties, families and dog friendly tables in the bar.

Please note we are unable to reserve tables outdoors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01423 771888
  • Website
    http://www.ripleycastle.co.uk/boars-head
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gavin Smith
  • Catering
    Classic British
  • Location
    The Boar's Head, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY
  • Area
    Harrogate
  • Parking details
    The Boar's Head facilitates front and back parking predominantly for our residents but there is also on street parking and a large free car park 100 meters away.
  • Public transit
    The 36 Bus - Leeds /Harrogate /Ripon stops outside The Boar's Head and runs a regular service passing through the village every 15 minutes.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boar's Head offers "excellent service" and a "great dining experience" with generous portions and a warm atmosphere. Guests rave about the "superb Sunday lunches" and attentive staff. While some areas can be noisy and occasional menu hiccups occur, the restaurant remains a favored spot for hearty, quality meals.

903 Reviews

  1. Suzanne

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    George the waiter was really friendly and helpful and delivered a great service. Fodd fresh and good presentation.

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  2. Yvonne Anne Crowest

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyable tasty lunch at The Boars Head, Ripley. The food was piping hot and in generous proprtions. We changed our table to the bar area at the last moment and the staff dealt with this, no fuss. The addition of the local Knaresborough Mummers was great fun. Meal for 3 with all accompaniments £60, and generous portions.

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  3. Helen

    Essex

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Buzzing country pub. We ate in the bar area as we had our dog with us. Felt very welcome. We both had a roast dinner which was excellent.

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  4. Suzanne

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food nice. Service not good other table beside us also commented that service was mediocre

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  5. Dominic

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Nice food and friendly staff price wise acceptable . Restaurant totally lacks any atmosphere, is messy, feels like you’re in an annex of a canteen… horrible table decorations. Tables in front of walls not windows, having a table cloth rather than a utilitarian mdf table might help.

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  6. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What you expect and wish a pub was , lovely homemade food and dog friendly too!

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  7. Toby

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our lunch and the food was good and fairly priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  8. Karen

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food an average Service not good Were not attending to our table and had to attract attention several times and ordered coffees and forgotten to bring them but seemed to be attending to people who had just come in for drinks more rather than the diners. Seems to me that need to separate diners Shame as lovely little village but probs wont be back. May be a one off with the Service but not impressed having pre booked table and travelling in

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  9. Jane

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and staff. We'll be back again. Love the half portion options too.

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  10. Bartley

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A thoroughly charming and relaxing experience. Really enjoyed the stuffed pheasant and ‘all the trimmings’ from the festive menu

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The Boar’s Head is rated 4.4 stars by 903 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Boar’s Head

The Boar's Head, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY

Additional information

  • Area
    Harrogate
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Boar's Head facilitates front and back parking predominantly for our residents but there is also on street parking and a large free car park 100 meters away.
  • Public transit
    The 36 Bus - Leeds /Harrogate /Ripon stops outside The Boar's Head and runs a regular service passing through the village every 15 minutes.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gavin Smith
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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