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Hales Bar, Harrogate

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1-3 Crescent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2RS (View on Google Map)
(01423) 725570
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One of Harrogate’s oldest pubs and with a nationally important historic interior which is listed on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The pub was used in the filming of Chariots of Fire. The lounge has a Victorian-style interior with original gas lighting over the bar, and there is a separate snug known as the Vaults Bar. Acoustic music plays on a Sunday afternoon and there is karaoke on a Thursday night. Up to four real ales are served, sometimes including Draught Bass. Pie and peas, pasties and scotch eggs are available to purchase on the bar.

This pub uses Autovac.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building. The main bar retains gas lighting and gas bar fittings.

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
07/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
HAR/7560
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II

With origins as one of Harrogate’s earliest inns for spa visitors, this establishment was rebuilt around 1827 and enlarged in 1856. It assumed its present title in 1882, after landlord William Hales. The high-ceilinged saloon bar still has gas lighting, some old seating and interesting bar fittings - a Victorian counter with water tap and two ancient cigar lighters as well as an imposing bar-back that features eight wooden spirit vats. Despite modern enlargement, this room still preserves a good sense of historic identity. The counter and fixed seating in the small, separate Vaults Bar derive from a 1960s refit.

General information about historic pub interiors

The corner building here (with the old wooden pub-front and containing the vaults) was rebuilt circa 1827 on the site of one of Harrogate's earliest inns for spa visitors. The gable-fronted building adjoining was added in 1856 and the whole establishment assumed its present title in 1882, after the then landlord William Hales. The high-ceilinged main saloon bar (in the later building) still has gas lighting, some old seating and interesting bar fittings - a Victorian counter with water tap and two ancient cigar lighters as well as an imposing bar-back that features eight wooden spirit vats. Despite some evident modifications, this spacious room still has a very distinctive Victorian feel to it. In the vaults, a refurbishment during 2013 uncovered original beams and stonework which have been left revealed.

General information about historic pub interiors
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 12:30am
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Daleside (varies) , Draught Bass , Rooster's (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial, shows major events only
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic music Sun 4pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm (Sundays 4pm). under 8s in Vaults Bar or garden only. See full restrictions displayed outside and on website.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
on a lead at all times
Events Events
Karaoke Thursdays 9pm
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Dominoes
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
from Free Pub Wi-Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (650m)
Harrogate

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