The bar and restaurant would be called Frog and be based in Ocean House and the former Ramus seafood shop on King’s Road. If approved, it would significantly liven a part of town not known for its nightlife.
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Planned new Harrogate restaurant and bar applies for alcohol licence
A proposed new bar and restaurant on Harrogate’s King's Road has applied for a premises licence. The premises would be situated in Ocean House and the former Ramus seafood shop. If approved, it would significantly liven a part of town not known for its nightlife. GM...
Masham hosts first Harrogate district Christmas market tomorrow
About 30 stallholders, plus Father Christmas, are expected to attend the event in the town’s market place from 9am until 1pm tomorrow. It marks the start of a busy Christmas market period.
Harrogate cafe closes due to temporary staff shortages
The Stray Ferret asked the head office of Caffé Nero when the site would reopen. A spokesperson said it would be open “as soon as possible.”
Cancelled Harrogate Christmas Market finds new home at Crimple
The Christmas Market Weekend will take place on November 27 and 28 at the new food and shopping venue Crimple. It will include food and craft stalls, children’s activities, animals, wreath making demos and live music.
Harrogate’s Damn Yankee restaurant closes
The reopened restaurant on Station Parade had received good reviews online from customers but a post on its Facebook page yesterday said that due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ it has now closed.
Harrogate’s Pine Marten pub reopens after major refurbishment
What was once a country pub has been transformed to have a modern, glamorous feel – and a revamped menu that takes inspiration from across the globe.
Food safety standards in Harrogate district ‘deteriorated significantly’ during pandemic
A Harrogate Borough Council report blames the lack of checks during covid plus the fact that some traders ‘have just let standards slip’. It says staff are now working through a backlog of inspections.
Masham restaurant founders to sell business after 16 years
Jon and Laura Vennell, who opened Vennell’s in 2005, say it’s ‘time to pursue our next adventure’. The restaurant has appeared in the Michelin Guide for 14 consecutive years.
Bake Off star Helena Garcia brings the witching hour to Bettys
Helena Garcia, who appeared on the Channel 4 cooking programme in 2019, swooped on Bettys in Harrogate to admire its Halloween windows and promote her new book.
Behind the scenes of Harrogate’s new £6m food hall
A look inside Harrogate’s new £6m food hall, which aims to become a ‘food destination for North Yorkshire’.
Thai restaurant set to make Harrogate debut
The restaurant is known for fresh dishes and bright, floral interiors. It is currently recruiting and has submitted planning permission to Harrogate Borough Council for new signs.
Steakhouse set to open at empty Harrogate restaurant
Tomahawk Steakhouse expects to make its Harrogate debut in January in the building that used to host Bistrot Pierre.
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