Claro Lounge

You'll find Claro tucked into one of Ripon's prime spots on Market Place South, where it's become the place locals drift towards when they want something a cut above the usual. The lounge vibe is refreshingly grown-up—think polished interiors and the kind of careful attention to detail you don't always find outside the city. Their cocktail programme deserves proper respect, and the food menu moves beyond pub fare into territory that actually makes you think about what you're ordering. The sort of place where you can pop in for a civilised drink before dinner, or settle in for the evening without feeling rushed.