The Fat Badger

03.03.2025

This place used to be a favourite of ours but on this occasion the service was terrible. 5 or 6 bar staff, most of whom were drifting about behind the bar chatting or avoiding making eye contact. The girl that served us had to walk past 3 colleagues who were just twiddling their thumbs.

25.02.2025

A great find. A lovely old bar style in a grand building in the heart of Harrogate. We popped in en route to York and just wanted a quick sandwich. We chose just a cheese and chutney sandwich, thinking it was just going to be basic and something to fill a gap. However, it came in a beautiful, warm crusty bread. The sweet onion chutney was wonderful and this was accompanied by a nice, leafy salad in a pleasant dressing and some crisps. We really enjoyed it. I must say, the main meals looked a bit pricey, but we were OK with the sandwich price, just under £9, if I remember correctly. No worries with beers and lagers, a good selection. I chose Black Sheep beer, which went well with the sandwich. The staff were pleasant and helpful. There is a parking charge of £1.50 per hour at the covered car park adjacent. You can pay outside or inside the pub. We'll certainly be popping in when we are in Harrogate again.

23.02.2025

We went here for a drink, the bar staff were all young guys and were really rude and service was terrible. I think the staff were clearly inexperienced and lack any bar skills but their attitude and way they spoke to customers was shocking. Definitely wouldn’t go back. Staff need sacking. Awful.

21.02.2025

Fantastic meal this evening. I had the salmon pie and it was delicious. My husband had the cod & chickpeas and really enjoyed it . We would definitely visit again.Great food ,great service and a lovely atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed our evening.

21.02.2025

Really lovely place inside The White Hart hotel! Loved the decor and view out the window. Service was amazing! The Ox Cheek Ragout was the best I have ever had with equal portions of ox cheek and pasta. Fabulous way to end our short break to Harrogate!

17.02.2025

Lovely place with a great atmosphere. Enjoyed my steak and peppercorn sauce immensely

17.02.2025

Great find. Delicious food. Managed to get a table in the bar on a Sunday evening but would suggest booking a table if youre more organised tgan we were. Highly recommend

16.02.2025

Didn't eat, stopped by when it was raining to drink a tasty coffee and soak up the ambience. Found a lovely place to eat, plenty of room, really well appointed, great people, food looked lovely too. Comfy and a great place to stop by in Harrogate.

09.02.2025

Good fish and chips. Friendly staff. Quick service.

04.02.2025

Lovely atmosphere. Heat lamps and blankets provided outdoors. Drinks were very expensive but as a one off can't complain.

02.02.2025

Wonderful Sunday lunch

02.02.2025

We had a really nice Sunday lunch here. The Sunday set menu offers great value for money. The roast beef was good and came with the biggest Yorkshire pudding I've ever seen. There's some vegetarian opinions on the menu. It's well worth getting the side portion of Cauliflower and cheese sauce. They had a good range of local beers on offer. It is accessible to wheelchair users, but it's very tight to get up the ramp to the side of the main entrance.

27.01.2025

I'm only. It giving It 5 star because I thought it was a bit expensive for a pizza. But it tasted great!!

27.01.2025

Expensive for a pint in my opinion Dogs are a strictly outside only they ah r heaters but not the same as sitting inside and relaxing shame wouldn’t ordered food if allowed in inside

27.01.2025

Amazing food, always stop by for a Sunday roast when we are in Harrogate. Staff were lovely. Only thing I'd change would be to turn the music down as it made talking difficult.

27.01.2025

Absolutely gorgeous pub with hotel attached. Will definitely return and recommend 👌 😊

25.01.2025

Fantastic food. Great service. Lovely setting. Highly recommended.