The Pitcher and Piano in Harrogate has been taken over by the company that used to run the town’s Viper Rooms nightclub.
The bar, on the hospitality-rich John Street, will be known as The Harlow from Monday.
Paul Kinsey, who owns Harewood Group, announced the news today.
Mr Kinsey said in a statement:
“We are pleased to announce that from Monday, November 27 we have taken over the former Pitcher and Piano on John Street in Harrogate. In the short term it will be renamed The Harlow.
“We aim to immediately introduce live music and DJ Christmas party nights and create a great night out to complement our existing high quality food and drink service.”
John Street is a popular night spot.
He said the company was recruiting staff and management to add to the team it had inherited.
Mr Kinsey added:
“Then In the new year an exciting new concept will be introduced which we think our customers will love as much as we do.
“This is the start of our relationship with major pub companies taking over some of their sites and introducing the high quality management and entertainment that are our trademarks.”
Harewood Group owned the Viper Rooms, which closed in December last year.
Mr Kinsey lives near Harrogate and has continued to keep his eye on the market for opportunities.
The Stray Ferret reported in September that the search was on to find a ‘self employed pub partner’ to take on the Pitcher & Piano.
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Harrogate boy, 15, admits stealing car and carrying knife on Stray
A 15-year-old boy from Harrogate has pleaded guilty to stealing a car and carrying a knife on the Stray.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also admitted carrying bolt cutters on the Stray in connection with the theft of a car.
All three offences took place on January 20 this year.
The boy was charged with stealing the car from John Street in Harrogate.
He also admitted being in breach of a conditional discharge order which was imposed for a criminal damage offence in August 2021.
He appeared before North Yorkshire Youth Court, which was held at Harrogate Justice Centre, on Friday to enter his plea.
The court remanded the teenager on conditional bail until July 19 for sentencing.
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Giggling Squid sets Harrogate opening date
A Thai restaurant chain known for fresh dishes and bright interiors has revealed the month when it plans to make its Harrogate debut.
Giggling Squid is currently renovating the former Las Iguanas unit on John Street in anticipation of a March opening date.
The restaurant started in the basement of a fisherman’s cottage in Brighton but has since developed into a business with more than 40 restaurants.
When it opens there will be the opportunity to eat indoors, outdoors as part of the alfresco experience or take the food home with click and collect or delivery.
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Andy Laurillard, Giggling Squid co-founder, said:
“Thai mealtimes are energetic, informal, adventurous and where food is celebrated. It’s relaxed and there’s no standing on ceremony.
“We simply want people to have a great time over something tasty. Every Giggling Squid has its own personal touch to it, and this restaurant is no different.”
Giggling Squid Harrogate will be open Monday to Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday 12pm to 10.30pm and Sunday from 12pm to 9.30pm.
A few restaurants already specialise in Thai food in Harrogate, including Sukhothai, Tah Chang and takeaway service Nakhon.