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The Empress

British, Pub Food • Harrogate
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(01423) 567629 10 Church Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4SP (01423)5…Show
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Grade II-listed pub surrounded by beautiful parkland overlooking The Stray in Harrogate.
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About The Empress

The Empress is a fine old Grade II-listed pub on The Stray in Harrogate. It’s surrounded by beautiful parkland with a beer garden to the rear and outside seating in front. Inside it combines modern décor with a traditional pub feel and has four large screens showing all sporting events, a pool table and darts. Food is served daily from 12 noon until 9pm (6pm Sundays) and you can expect traditional pub grub alongside Daily Specials and a ‘Magnificent 7’ offer for smaller appetites. The pies here are legendary, as is the Sunday Carvery, and for drinkers there are four cask ales plus a choice of wines and gins. The free function room is available for weddings, birthdays and all kinds of events with space for 50 seated or up to 100 standing. A quiz night too every Thursday.

Sugarvine
4.0
Food 4.1/5
Service 3.9/5
Atmosphere 3.8/5
Value for Money 4.2/5
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Opening Times
Mon 11:00 - 23:00 —
Tue 11:00 - 23:00 —
Wed 11:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 11:00 - 23:00 —
Fri 11:00 - 23:00 —
Sat 11:00 - 23:00 —
Sun 11:00 - 23:00 —
Food served 12pm-9pm (Mon-Sat), 12pm-6pm (Sun)
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Phill Brownley
We had not been to the Empress for several years, but we thought we would give it a try for lunch with a friend. So glad that we went as the food was excellent, freshly cooked to order, and the portions were huge. (Try the fish and chips!) I can definitely recommend the place and we wouldn't hesitate to go again.
5.0
Peter Wilson
There were 7 in my party and there was not a single negative comment (which was unusual in itself) The choice in the carvery was the best I have ever had (At least 5 meats) We will have no doubts about calling again if we go to Harrogate.
4.0
LISA Gorman
Food- amazing. Our second visit- I had scampi and got loads! Everyone else had great portions. The only minus points were, both last time and this time, it took ages for them to clear our plates away, last time it wasn’t done until we left. Also, we had our dog with us and we love going to a dog friendly pub but again, last time and this time there was a dog at the bar barking a lot and I guess the owner is a regular or works there as there was no effort made to quiet it. All other dogs in bar, (at least 5) all beautifully behaved though.
4.0
Rayner
Every time we come down to visit my son in Harrogate we pay the Empress a visit. The food is the best home cooked roast I have tasted. Dog friendly too.
Tina
Had an amazing meal food was lovely and omg the portion size was large what a lovely pub will defo be back
Kelly
6 of us came for food yesterday. Food was perfect ,no complaints at all, friendly staff ,lovely pub and Boris the dog kept the kids amused, a nice addition, I'm sure we will be back again soon .
LISA Gorman
Pros- 6 of us had main meals here 1/6/24 3 had desert. All thoroughly enjoyed our meals, the portions were great and vfm was about average. Cons- a wedding was taking place so it was quite busy with people walking past us constantly setting up the buffet upstairs, the dj propped the door open while bringing in all her equipment which made 2 of our party quite cold, there was a dog in the bar which was fine apart from it barking a lot and no effort to move it or get it to quiet down. The worst thing was though, after we had all finished our meals our empty plates were not cleared for at least an hour, half were cleared when the deserts arrived and the rest only cleared when the desert dishes taken away.
5.0
Mark boyer
Excellent food & service,lovely mother's day treat
2.5
Sarah
My father and I booked for Sunday carvery at 5pm. I would suggest going earlier as the food, although tasty, was luke warm. It's very much a pub that serves food rather than a restaurant and wasn't very relaxing as we were sat facing a wall with a large TV above us showing a football match. On a positive note, it was cheap
Lorna Rudd
We booked for a meal for 3 people before the fireworks on Sat 4th Nov at The Empress based on some local recommendations. There was no message or email to say the food menu would not be available on this day. We turned up for our booking (all parties between us having driven 90miles) to discover the only food available was an outside BBQ in the rain which only consisted of burgers, hot dog or chips!! We were also squished onto a table for 2 and had to grab another chair so we could all sit down. We were really looking forward to enjoying a nice pub meal before the fireworks and this was not what we expected. We should have been contacted to let us know the menu was not available so we could have chosen elsewhere. We didn’t have the option at 5pm on the day to go anywhere else. It’s safe to say we were pretty disappointed!!
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Fact File

Main dining room capacity 68
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Max group booking size 25
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details 50 seated or 100 standing
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining details Seating out front and a beer garden to the rear
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £15
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £15
House wine price £21.95
Wines available 8
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Play area Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes
Children's dining restrictions Yes
Children's dining details No children after 9pm

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Takeaway services Yes