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

The Boar’s Head

4.4 (931)
£25 and under
English
The Boar's Head, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 931 people are saying

The Boar’s Head reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boar's Head offers a "splendid location" and "excellent food," making it a charming spot for both meals and stays. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "wonderful service," with highlights like the "superb roast beef and yorkshire pudding." The historic courtyard provides a "beautiful setting" for outdoor drinks.

931 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Yorkshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely lunch with friends great food and excellent service. Would definitely recommend

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  2. Rob

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly and polite staff. Good food. Noisy bar. Beautiful location, especially drinks outside in the historic courtyard

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  3. Paul

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food with polite and helpful staff. Sorry, I can't fault it

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  4. Elizabeth

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal, husband had the steak pie, I had a hamburger. Both meals very tasty.

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  5. Michael

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent menu, fine choice of beers, splendid location, could not have been better1

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  6. Jill

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose the Boars Head to sample the ploughman’s platter which we always have to be told it was no longer available and couldn’t be made even though all the ingredients for it were still on the menu. The waitress took our order for soup and failed to mention that there was soup included with the sandwichesconsequently we were all served with two soups! She doubled the chips ordered and the drinks order was wrong. We had no cutlery or napkins and the food was average. Not a very enjoyable visit

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  7. Nigel

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable meal, service provided by Philip was excellent very attentive and professional. Good choice of food always served hot and tasty.

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  8. Jane

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch and great service. Rounded off a perfect Easter Sunday.

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  9. Matheyn

    Manchester1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Shocking meal steak was fatty my partners burger was microwaved disgusting it running our night away

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  10. nigel

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great meal, served promptly by polite, friendly staff. The food, beer & wine were all lovely.

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The Boar’s Head is rated 4.4 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
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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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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