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A new cocktail bar that opens tomorrow on Parliament Street promises to bring something different to Harrogate nightlife.

Anyone familiar with Leeds nightlife may have heard of Roland’s and Domino Club; both are popular drinking spots that have grown a cult following.

The owners are promising to bring the same “chilled out, relaxed vibe” and premium drinks menu to their new venue in Harrogate, which is also called Roland’s.

The new bar has taken over the three-storey unit on the corner of Parliament Street, at the top of The Ginnel. The Ginnel is home to several much-loved bars including Montey’s, Major Tom’s Social and Foundry Project and Roland’s is hoping to capitalise on this.

The bar is kitted out with brown leather booths and seating for up to 60 people. It’s industrial finish with sanded wood and a huge iron chandelier gives it a trendy and cool feel.

Simon Vickery, general manager at Roland’s in Harrogate, said:

“The plan is to take Roland’s Leeds and mix in some aspects of Domino as well and bring it here. In Harrogate, there are a lot of chains which are all kind of similar and I think Roland’s will become a bit of a hub for people working in the hospitality industry.

“I know I’m biased, but I think it’s what a lot of people have been looking for without even realising. We’re hoping the quality of our product and the atmosphere we will create will mean people will spend their whole evening with us.”

Mr Vickery said people can expect a premium cocktail menu, an array of spirits and draft beer.

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Roland’s also has its own gin distillery, called Wolfe Bros. Gins will be stocked behind the bar alongside beers from Harrogate-based Cold Bath Brewery.

Roland’s originated in Leeds in 2014 and if the initial launch is a success it plans to extend into the upstairs, which will offer more seating and a potential events and live music space.

Mr Vickery said:

“Roland’s is very much an independent and we’re excited to be surrounded by so many others. Roland’s has been wanting to come to Harrogate for while but we just needed to find the right spot, and when this became available it was too good to let it go.”

Mr Vickery added there were still jobs available for full-time and part-time staff.

Three new restaurants and bars opening in Harrogate in next few days

Three new restaurants and bars are set to open in Harrogate town centre within the next few days.

Roland’s Bar, Samsons brasserie and The Giggling Squid restaurant are all set to add to Harrogate’s already-extensive hospitality scene.

Some locals may recognise Roland’s from its current venue in Leeds. The cocktail bar is owned by the same people, who also run the Domino Club in Leeds.

Based in the former Moss Bross shop on Parliament Street, it promises a “cool and relaxed” vibe.

Roland’s is open for bookings from tomorrow and is based on the top corner of the ginnel next door to All Bar One.

Samsons is a brasserie-style restaurant opening in the former Bistrot Pierre, above Sukhothai on Cheltenham Parade.

The kitchen team is headed up by executive chef Josh Whitehead, who is known for his work with the Harewood Food and Drink Project. He was also a semi-finalist on the TV programme MasterChef: The Professionals 2016.

The site — named after local philanthropist Samson Fox — will open on Monday.

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Giggling Squid will welcome its first customers in the unit next to Banyan on John Street on Monday.

This will be the Thai restaurant chain‘s first venture in Yorkshire.

The tapas restaurant will offer the opportunity to eat indoors, outdoors or at home through click and collect and delivery services.

Look out for sneak peeks of new venues in the coming days. 

New Harrogate cocktail bar given go-ahead

A new cocktail bar is set to open in Harrogate town centre.

Harrogate Borough Council has approved plans for the former Moss Bros clothes shop on Parliament Street to be converted into a bar.

Owners of Leeds-based cocktail bar, Roland’s, submitted the proposal along with a licence application to open from Monday to Sunday from 10am until 2.30am.

Roland’s website says it serves up “exceptional drinks, great music and a good time”. The Leeds bar opened in 2014 and is situated at 39 Call Lane, one of the most popular streets in the city for nightlife.

ELG Planning, which lodged the proposal on behalf of Roland’s, said in documents submitted to the council that the move was an opportunity for the bar to expand its business.

It said:

“The unit on Parliament Street, Harrogate provides the best opportunity for our client to expand their existing business Roland’s.

“The client has been looking for suitable premises for a long period and due to a combination of the location and size the application site is suited to their operational needs.

“They have considered a number of locations in the last five years to provide a similar facility in Harrogate to that already trading in Leeds.”

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The new bar would be the latest addition to Parliament Street’s nightlife scene, which includes the Harrogate Arms, Revolución de Cuba, Mojo, Wetherspoons and the Viper Rooms.

The Ginnel hosts bars Montey’s and Major Tom’s Social.

Some venues on Parliament Street have struggled to survive in recent years, including Jamie’s Italian, Wagyu Bar and Grill and The Restaurant Bar and Grill, which all closed.

Leeds cocktail bar Roland’s set to open late night Harrogate venue

The owners of Leeds-based cocktail bar Roland’s look set to open a late night venue on Parliament Street in Harrogate.

An application has been submitted to Harrogate Borough Council for a licence to sell alcohol at the new bar, which it says will be open from Monday to Sunday from 10am until 2.30am.

The unit, at 23 Parliament Street, was most recently home to menswear store Moss Bros and is currently empty.

Roland’s website says it serves up “exceptional drinks, great music and a good time”. The Leeds bar opened in 2014 and is situated on 39 Call Lane, one of the most popular streets in the city for nightlife.

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The new bar would be the latest addition to Parliament Street’s nightlife scene, which includes the Harrogate Arms, Revolución de Cuba, Mojo, Wetherspoons and the Viper Rooms.

The Ginnel hosts bars Montey’s and Major Tom’s Social.

Some venues on Parliament Street have struggled to survive in recent years including Jamie’s Italian, Wagyu Bar and Grill and The Restaurant Bar and Grill, which all closed.