The Tap is popular with both locals and the many visitors to Harrogate, and not limited to those arriving or leaving by train or bus. An impressive transformation of a neglected railway building into a fine pub of similar style to the Tapped Brew Company's other bars at York and Sheffield stations. Comprising a long bar room with a separate snug at one end, the décor features dark wood panelling, a tiled floor and tasteful Victorian-style fittings. A diverse range of cask ales is available on two banks of six handpulls, always including at least one dark and a gluten-free beer (first left), and there are boxed ciders such as Lilley's or Pulp. The cask ales and ciders are listed together with tasting notes, ABVs and prices on a board to the left of the bar as you enter. The beers are complemented by craft kegs from large fonts in the centre and at each end of the bar, and there are also bottled world beers. Bar snacks are available.

Awards

• Branch Pub of the Year 2025
• Branch Pub of the Year 2024
• Branch Pub of the Year 2023
• Branch Pub of the Year 2015