The Fat Badger

You'll find The Fat Badger tucked away on Cold Bath Road, in that stretch between the town centre and the Stray where things feel a bit more neighbourhood and less polished. It's got that unpretentious vibe that's increasingly hard to find in Harrogate—wooden beams, worn leather, the sort of pub where your mates are already propping up the bar. The food is straightforward and done well, leaning into proper British fare rather than chasing trends. It's the kind of place you stumble into for a midweek pint and end up staying three hours because the company's good and the ales keep flowing.