About This Pub
Ah, Starling in Harrogate – what a lovely spot it is, isn't it? From what I've gathered from the chatter around, it's one of those places that just gets it right, with friendly faces behind the bar who make you feel like you're catching up with old mates. The real ales are spot on, and there's a cracking choice of coffees and cakes for a relaxed afternoon, or you can dive into some seriously tasty food like their juicy beef sandwiches or brilliant pizzas – and they've got options for those watching their diet, which is always a plus. It's dead handy being dog-friendly too, so if you're popping in with the pup, you're all set. The quiz nights sound like a right laugh, adding that extra spark to an evening out. On the flip side, their website's a bit of a let-down at the moment, so you might need to give them a ring or just turn up to sort out the details. All in all, it's a solid choice for a casual get-together or a bite to eat, and I'd say it's well worth a visit if you're in the area – just go with an open mind and enjoy the good vibes.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in
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A fantastic selection of real ales, coffees, and non-alcoholic options, perfect for all tastes
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The food is absolutely brilliant, with tasty choices like pizzas, beef sandwiches, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options
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It's wonderfully dog-friendly, so you can bring your four-legged mate along for the outing
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They've got a lively atmosphere with fun events like quiz nights, adding to the enjoyable vibe
Cons
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The website seems to be playing up, which might make it tricky to get all the details before you visit
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Opening hours can vary a bit day to day, so it's worth double-checking to avoid any surprises
Contact Information
47 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PW
+441423531310
Bar
Opens at 09:00
Opening Hours
Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Friday (Today) | 09:00 - 23:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
Recent Reviews
Very friendly real ale / coffee and cake shop . Very good choice of ales and plenty of places to seat as more rooms upstairs. We didn't try the food. However, it looks amazing .
CG
Carl Gorton Photography
Great place, food was fantastic, tried the beef sandwich+cup of soup of the day ,was a perfect post-gym pick me up 🤗. Beef was flavorful,juicy and a good portion. Had a mango-pineapple-passion fruit smoothie too, which was very delicious. Highly recommend!!! 🤌🏻🫶🏻 Good value for money.
One of our favourite places in Harrogate. Breakfast is lovely, great selection of drinks, and the food is lovely. Dog friendly too
Whilst working in Harrogate I have a wander round the night before and stumbled across the Starling.
I ordered a beer and one of their Pizzas, the beer was spot on on the pizza was superb.
Turns out Sunday night is quiz night, hosted by Dan.
What a great night, brilliant atmosphere, great host with a great sense of humour.
The Starling has a good choice of beers, all tasting well kept, great tasting pizzas.
Will definitely return here!!!
JN
Jamie Newson-Smith (FlightSight Ltd)
Great beer, pizza, coffee, and traybakes. What more could you ask for!
Lots of non-alcoholic beer to choose from, including Mash Gang cans in their fridge.
Excellent pizzas with plenty of vegetarian options, one vegan option, and gluten-free bases available.
Staff were really friendly, and let me sample a couple of beers before selecting which one I preferred.
They also make a nice coffee, using Darkwood coffee, and I had a very nice Rocky Road traybake to go with it.
Their brunches are supposed to be very good too.
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