Blues Cafe Bar
Blues Cafe Bar
4.5
10:00 - 01:30
Monday
10:00 - 01:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 01:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 01:30
Thursday
10:00 - 01:30
Friday
10:00 - 01:30
Saturday
10:00 - 01:30
Sunday
10:00 - 01:30
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  • Robmanic1
    Cleethorpes, United Kingdom6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Booze, brews and vibes!
    Stayed over in Harrogate for a Friday night, did some research before we visited and found the "Blues Cafe Bar" online, looked like my kind of place! Read the reviews on here first of course, some reviewers mentioned to get there early as it can get busy. We arrived at 8:30pm (band was due on at 9:00) it was already fairly busy, no tables left but we managed to find a "perch" near the stairs. Within 10 minutes of arrival we were engaged by a couple of very friendly locals which set the tone for the evening. By the end of the night (we stayed until kicking out time!) we'd made so many new friends it took another half an hour to say goodbye to everyone! The band were superb (The Steve Everett Band, from our home town bizarrely), were magnificent, the bar staff were amazing, even though it was busy you were never waiting long to be served. Great choice of beers, very friendly atmosphere and live music, honestly nothing not to like, we will definitely return!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 April 2023
  • mcleodalimc
    Anlaby, United Kingdom822 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit different and worth going
    Lovely place and interesting food, we ate upstairs in the characterful and very green, green room. Good range of lager, rather limited beer with just 3. Waitress was pleasant and helpful. Mixed bag of dishes from ok to very good. Good that they turned the speaker off when the band started as you could clearly hear them anyway!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 1 October 2023
  • Josh F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Authentic Old-School Cool
    Blues Bar needs no introduction and is incredibly easy to recommend (in fact, I recommend Blues more than any other venue in Harrogate for sheer atmosphere and authenticity). Danny is a great frontman for the venue and a warm and welcoming team member; always effusive of great energy and positivity! Get over for some great live acts and a proper, no bs experience!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 7 November 2023
  • Soopye
    Harrogate, United Kingdom16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place full of heart and soul with some of the best vocal and musical talent around
    A real gem in the town if you like to be in a great atmosphere, meet all kinds of wonderful and characterful people, whether you're local or visiting and love live music, as I do. Every time I have been here and there's been a live band on, which is most days, the talent and mix of styles is fantastic. Its cosy, but that just adds to the atmostphere and the staff have always been really friendly. I highly recommend this place whether mid week, when they have some wonderful acoustic sessions or I love their Sunday afternoon/Evening sessions when there are usually several bands/singers performing. Its also very pleasant during the day if you just want a relaxing drink :-)
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 February 2024
  • Philip J
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great vibe, friendly atmosphere
    Went to the Monday Jam evening and it was soooo entertaining. Guest guitarists and singers doing adhoc stints with the House Band. The cafe itself is quite small but very friendly and welcoming. A really good vibe and an unexpected experience.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 March 2024
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Fishnbev
Addingham, UK96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
Had a really good few hours here. Smallish place but good atmosphere. Bar staff very friendly. Drinks very well priced - under a tenner for two gin and tonics. Best thing of all was the six piece band who played ska/reggae. Talented lads. Everyone seemed really friendly. Seemed like it had plenty of regulars. Worth a visit if you're in town.
Written 30 August 2017
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Barby, France35 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Friends
Serendipity kicked in and a drunk recommended this place to us as a mature stag party looking for somewhere to go after we had left the restaurant......slightly dubious as he was hammered.....!
But he was spot on, great atmosphere, terrific band (Jed Thomas) and a lively clientele all out to enjoy themselves with no agenda or attitude. Good selection of drinks and looking at the website, upstairs looked good for food.
If you like your entertainment old school, packed to the rafters, move out the way of the bar to let someone else in, excuse me mate, can I get by, rocking, loud and good value....then you've found the right place.
Written 29 August 2017
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Redcar, UK65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Cheap beer n good selection and we'll kept. Small cosy but friendly atmosphere. Live music every night . Spent 3 hrs last night listening to best guitar ever
Written 24 July 2017
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polly45
Darlington, UK687 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Had a great night here watching / listening to Jed Thomas ...place was packed to the rafters everyone had to move one place for someone to get to the bar lol got a seat later in the night...music was great and very loud..all ages having a good time...would def go back.
Written 23 July 2017
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Alex W
Semaphore, Australia90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Smashing little place playing live blues. We just went for a drink and some music but they serve food. Bars on two floors. Live music is downstairs but you can hear it and have a conversation upstairs. Well worth a visit. Prices for beer aren't bad either
Written 12 July 2017
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zxr1960
London, UK84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Friends
There is a new Tapas restaurant at he Blues bar and it is definitely worth a visit.
It is upstairs where the gin bar is and the quality and value is great.
The choices are varied and the deal on 3 choices for £12 is excellent value. Portions are generous and the Yorkshire slant on the tapas is clever.
Definitely recommended.
Written 9 July 2017
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Sean K
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016
...small venue in the country. Very friendly locals, great beer and food. A joy to both visit and play at.
Written 7 July 2017
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Stu A
Liverpool, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Relaxed atmosphere with good friendly service. Food was abundant,excellent quality and very good value for money. Evening finished with live music downstairs. Great night!
Written 4 July 2017
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Mark P
Widnes, UK47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Wow. Visited Harrogate this weekend with intention of a pub crawl but once got in this place we never moved. Not the biggest place but a great atmosphere. Nice beer reasonably priced and excellent live music. The place was bouncing with the excellent "Revolator Band" . Enjoyed it so much went back the next night. A must for anyone visiting Harrogate.
Written 3 July 2017
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charriotman
yorkshire62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Friends
I have frequented the blues bar many times and enjoyed all genres of live music, Sunday afternoons are particularly lively with a wide cross section of music being performed from young to old
Written 22 June 2017
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