The Portly Pig

Head down to Kirkgate and you'll find The Portly Pig tucked away at number 5b—the kind of place that's become genuinely central to Ripon's drinking scene without trying too hard. What you're walking into is a bar that takes itself seriously about what goes in your glass, whether that's craft beer, decent spirits, or something mixed with actual care. It's warm inside without being pretentious, the sort of spot where you can bring mates for a proper night out or settle in alone at the bar and actually chat to the staff.