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Things to do in Harrogate this week

Welcome back to the HGATE Newsletter!

It’s a busy one in Harrogate over the next week. Thanks to Harrogate Beer Week, there are a plethora of events on each night throughout town. I’ve highlighted all the events below so you can schedule your week appropriately. This week also kick-starts Harrogate Comedy Festival with Jimmy Carr coming to Harrogate for two shows next weekend - at the time of writing, there are still tickets available!

I’d like to thank everyone for the positive messages following the release of this newsletter, I’m happy that people are finding this beneficial. For the remainder of the month, I’m promoting local businesses free of charge - if you’d like a placement in next week’s newsletter, please get in contact via the form at the bottom of the newsletter.

Bean & Bud

Bean & Bud is Harrogate’s premier speciality coffee & tea shop. Serving the very best single origin coffee, alongside over 25 loose-leaf teas and ethically traded hot chocolate, there is also a daily selection of fresh pastries, sandwiches & soup, and all-day tray bakes, homemade cakes and sweet treats. Found along Commercial Street within the town centre – home of over twenty independent and artisanal businesses – Bean & Bud offers plenty of outside and inside seating, free wi-fi, and is also dog-friendly.

The Pickled Sprout

The Pickled Sprout offers a menu brimming with hearty favourites, nourishing superfoods, and creative dishes made from the finest local ingredients. Under the expert guidance of Head Chef David Davies, the restaurant caters to all tastes—whether you're after a health-conscious superfood meal, a hearty indulgence, or something in between, you'll leave feeling enriched.

With an excellent selection of fine wines, local and international beers, and exciting cocktails, The Pickled Sprout is also the perfect spot to unwind after work or join the weekend festivities.

Eat, drink, and relax at The Pickled Sprout!

The Little Ale House

The Little Ale House, founded by husband-and-wife duo Rich and Danni, brings the charm of a rustic country pub right to the heart of Harrogate. Passionate about preserving the essence of a 'proper' pub, they champion great conversation, independent microbreweries, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere—no TVs, background music, or gastro-pub trends here!

With a focus on small-batch, high-quality brews, the Little Ale House offers a constantly changing selection of ales from independent microbreweries. Expect a mix of styles and strengths, including stouts and porters, with up to 5 cask beers and 6 keg beers available at any time—one of which is gluten-free. Committed to freshness, Rich and Danni ensure every pint is top-notch. Experience a true pub atmosphere at The Little Ale House!

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What’s on in Harrogate this week?

  • Painting Pots at The Tap, Harrogate - 6pm. An evening of pottery painting with the lovely Laura of Painting Pots. Grab a pint, pull up a chair and spend a few hours painting and chatting away. Email here to book.

  • Quiz Night at The Four Leaf, Harrogate - Join the Monday pub quiz at the Four Leaf in Harrogate to win prizes, hear live music, and enjoy special drinks offers. Free entry. Book a table here. 

  • Andy’s Man Club at Harrogate College - A judgement-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. Every Monday at 7pm.

  • Pizza & Pint Night at The Empress, Harrogate - Every Monday 5pm-9pm. Pizza and a pint for ÂŁ12.

  • Jam Night at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • Lost & Grounded Brewery Night, 17 Miles, Cold Bath Road - Enjoy free samples of some of the Lost & Grounded beer range, meet brewery representatives, and grab some brewery giveaways. Book a free place here.

  • Folk Night at The Tap, Harrogate - An evening with Harrogate’s longest running folk group. 8pm onwards.

  • Unified Dating Gay - Meet Singles over Lunch in Harrogate - Ages 28+. Get tickets here.

  • Arthur Buezo at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • Pub Quiz at The Disappearing Chin, Harrogate - every Tuesday at 7pm.

  • Pub Quiz at Rooster’s Brewing Company, Hornbeam Park - every Tuesday at 7:30pm.

  • Quiz Night at The Knox, Bilton - every Tuesday at 8pm.

  • Maurice Grumbleweed Sings the Blues at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • Steak Night at The Knox, Bilton - 2 sirloin steaks and a bottle of wine for ÂŁ45. Every Wednesday 5pm-9pm.

  • Pieman’s Pub Quiz at The Foundry Project, Harrogate - Weekly quiz with Dj Mark Pieman. ÂŁ3.00 entry. Great prizes and the entry fee gives you a shot at the Money Shot Jackpot, this changes every week. Book a table here.

  • Siren Brewery Night at 17 Miles, Cold Bath Road - Your opportunity to try a selection of the Siren Brewery range with their brewery representatives. 7pm onwards. Book a free place here.

  • Amber's Thursday Club, Amber’s Restaurant at Cedar Court Hotel - Sample delicious food and perfectly paired beer to a backdrop of live acoustic music. Book a table here.

  • Bang Bang Bang at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • Quiz Night at Christie’s Bar, Harrogate - Every Thursday at 8pm. Includes general knowledge, picture round, music round, and sports round with prizes for the winners. They also do a Play Your Cards Right game to win a cash jackpot.

  • Quiz Night at The Empress, Harrogate - 8pm every Thursday

  • Happy Hour at Bacchus, Harrogate - from 4pm-7pm.

  • Pie Night at The Knox, Bilton - a homemade pie and a drink for ÂŁ16. Every Thursday from 5pm.

  • Karaoke Night at Hales Bar, Harrogate - Every Thursday from 9pm with resident DJ Dave.

  • Therapots Connect Through Clay, The Church of St Wilfrid, Harrogate - Pinch, pull, smush and squeeze your stress away in a gentle and grounding evening using the medium of clay. Get tickets here (4 remaining).

  • Life Drawing at The Empress, Harrogate - 6:30pm-9:30pm every Friday

  • Molton Brown Harrogate X Wolfe Bros. Yorkshire Gin - Gin Master Class - Join us at Molton Brown Harrogate for a cocktail making master class in collaboration with Wolfe Bros. Get tickets here.

  • St Robert's Church thirteenth annual Beer Festival, Pannal - Friday to Sunday. Up to eleven local beers on offer, Prosecco bar, food on sale, Saturday pub quiz. Get tickets here.

  • Acoustic Night at Foundry, Harrogate - Live acoustic acts from 6PM, with 20% off drinks for everyone included in HBW. Book a table here.

  • Live Music & Happy Hour at Bacchus, Harrogate - Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm and live music 7pm-9pm.

  • Leeds City Stompers at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • Live Music at The Den, Harrogate - 10pm. Black Bear Bones cover band (Rock/Soul)

  • Live Music at Christie’s Bar, Harrogate - Local musician Robbie Miller playing from 8pm followed by the showing of the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois IBF World Heavyweight fight.

  • Songs from Stage and Screen at Christ Church, High Harrogate - A captivating night filled with timeless musical theatre and film classics, all performed in the enchanting glow of candlelight. Tickets and more info here.

  • Introduction to Fairisle/Colourwork Knitting at Yarn Etc, Harrogate - An introduction to fairisle/colourwork knitting! Design your own patterns and create your unique hat or cowl. Learn more and Tickets here.

  • Midnight Glow Walk at Ashville Sports Centre, Harrogate - A party atmosphere and a celebration of the good times spent with loved ones. This 10km route around Harrogate starts after dark and will have the town glowing until midnight! Tickets here.

  • Saturday Shakedown at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm.

  • HUSKTOBERFEST at HUSK Beer Emporium, Harrogate - From Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd September we will be celebrating all things crispy when our very own Oktoberfest returns for its second year!

  • Verdant Brewing's Big 10th Birthday Party at North Bar, Harrogate - To celebrate Verdant’s 10th anniversary, we're throwing a special event packed with tastings, flight boards, great music, and delicious food. Timed tastings at 5pm and 7pm.

  • Acoustic Night at Foundry, Harrogate - Live acoustic acts from 6PM, with 20% off drinks for everyone included in HBW. Book a table here.

  • Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny at The Harrogate Convention Centre - Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show. There will be two shows a night, starting at 7pm and 9.30pm. Book tickets here.

  • Live Music at The Den, Harrogate - at 3pm Brandon Symonds electric guitar/loop pedal covers

  • Unified Dating Bisexual - Meet Singles over Brunch in Harrogate - Ages 18-30. Get Tickets here.

  • Dan’s Questionable Quiz at Starling, Harrogate - Every Sunday at 7:30pm. ÂŁ1 entry per person with all the proceeds donated to the Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity.

  • Sunday Gas-lit Acoustic Afternoon at Hales Bar, Harrogate - From 4pm, hosted by the talented Ade Payne, a chilled out afternoon of acoustic music, with special weekly guests & open mic slots.

  • Open Mic Sunday Sessions at The Foundry Project, Harrogate - Every Sunday 2-4pm.

  • Fireball, Little Wonder, Roarshack at Blues Bar, Harrogate - Music throughout the afternoon and evening. Learn more here.

  • Sunday Wax! HBW Edition at HUSK Beer Emporium, Harrogate - Bring Your Own Vinyl. Wind down on Sunday as we play at least 1 side of your best picks on our sound system. 12pm till close.

  • Live Music at The Den, Harrogate - At 7pm Jake Pattinson acoustic covers.

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