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Oct 2022
Last Updated: 21/10/2022
A relaxing dinner for two overlooking The Stray at the Coach & Horses
With a history dating back as far as 1830, the Coach and Horses is a Harrogate institution. The much-loved traditional pub was bought last year by Provenance Collection, which promised to keep it true to its heritage.
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With a history dating back as far as 1830, the Coach and Horses is a Harrogate institution.
The much-loved traditional pub was bought last year by Provenance Collection, which promised to keep it true to its heritage.
Work to revamp the pub has been extensive. The once central bar has been moved to the back of the ground floor and there is a restaurant upstairs.
It was here, after a warm welcome, that we enjoyed dinner-for-two on a sunny evening overlooking the Stray.
The classic decor is inviting, with dark wooden tables, plush seating and colourful artwork adorning the walls. The large windows frame the outside greenery perfectly and it was lovely to look at the view while sipping a cold glass of rose.
We skipped straight to the mains, however there are plenty of starters to choose from if you are hungry enough, including Doreen's black pudding scotch egg (£9) and baked camembert (£10.50).
The main dish
With £1 from each sale going to Martin House Children's Hospice, I chose the Coach & Horses Burger (£16). A tasty, homemade traditional burger, the thick, juicy patty was made with quality wagyu beef and topped with cheese and a zingy relish. It was served with skinny fries and dill pickles, which were covered in a crispy light batter.
My partner went for the aged sirloin steak (£32). Cooked medium rare and seasoned well, it would be easy to enjoy without the sauce, although the peppercorn added extra richness.
The chunky chips were crisp and fluffy on the inside, like good pub chips should be. Other mains include a steak and ale pie, a chicken tikka masala curry (both £16) and beer battered fish and chips (£16).
Leave room for pudding
As a pudding fan, I usually leave room for dessert and on this occasion I was glad I did.
We shared the sticky toffee pudding with miso caramel and vanilla ice cream (£7.50). The miso and caramel was the perfect blend of salty and sweet and the sponge was light and fluffy.
Agreeing to share was a mistake. Other options include vanilla creme brulee (£9) and chocolate mousse (£7).
While change might not be for everyone, the newly-revamped Coach & Horses undoubtedly boasts good quality pub food and a decent selection of cask ales, served in a relaxed and friendly setting.
The Coach and Horses' famous Sunday night pub quiz has also returned, with all proceeds going to Martin House Children's Hospice.
A new sandwich menu has been launched for those who want to pop in at lunch time, and it continues to boast some of the best views in Harrogate.
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