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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Sodesh J
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
I was at the bar and enjoying myself and dancing with friends and asked to leave because I upset a customer and when I approached him, he had no issues. After the I was taken thrown out of the bar!!! The whole bar and my friends could believe what had happened!!

I have been going to the bar for last 20 years never ever experience in my life. Great bar but awful who people who in charge.
Written 26 November 2022
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Caroline A
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Called in for tapas ,it was absolutely amazing food ,and Anne the bar staff was so nice and friendly .I would strongly recommend this place.
Written 20 November 2022
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dundee602
Bromsgrove, UK79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Popped in after the cinema to hear several visiting artists dazzle us all with their skill improvisation and wit. Acoustic session tonight which was brilliant. Chaka Khan version was spell binding. Loved it. Returning soon we hope.
Written 9 November 2022
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Traveller
United Kingdom19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We booked a table for tapas last minute, when we arrived 2 4 1 cocktails were being advertised everywhere, very excited I went to order some and got told sorry we're not doing those today as we haven't been to the cash and carry as the owners are away. Looking around I could have put together 2-3 different cocktails with the ingredients I saw on display. If you aren't going to deliver an offer don't advertise it. Food was very enjoyable though but I won't be rushing back
Written 24 October 2022
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Brian W
Chelmsford, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Friends
Live music venue that gives a great nights entertainment, if only more towns had such a great place. Will be coming back for further enjoyable times, can’t recommend highly enough
Written 11 September 2022
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Joanne S
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK191 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
We called in here for a drink one evening when stopping in Harrogate. There was a live band playing and it was not too full. Fantastic atmosphere. Definitely call in for a drink if you are passing.
Written 4 September 2022
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sydney j
Liverpool, UK7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Went into Blues Cafe Bar on monday 22n Aug and was served by a most kind lady we only had hot drinks but that was no problem to this lady gave me some good local information,wish it was nearer my home town of Liverpool will love to visit again soon
Written 23 August 2022
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ElaineAmpthill
Chippenham, UK11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Solo
I found this place because all the coffee shops where busy, what a result! The beer was amazing and the staff were fantastic and welcoming to a single female traveller......
Written 23 July 2022
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Lou Lou
Abergele, UK72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Had already looked up this music bar when planning a two day break in Harrogate and boy oh boy it did not disappoint. This place is a real gem if you like live music .
We visited on Sunday when 3 bands were on during the day/eve and also a jamming session on Monday night. On each visit the place was buzzing with a good cross section of ages all enjoying the great music.
The bar staff were brilliant and although the bar was busy we didn’t have to wait very long to get our drinks.
This place would definitely encourage us to visit Harrogate again and I just wish we could transport it to be nearer our home town.
Written 5 July 2022
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FolkTripper
Kent, UK236 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
What a find. Great atmosphere. Friendly and welcoming. Beer at £7.90 for 2 pints, well kept. The house band very accomplished & welcomed others up to join at different points of the eve. Some amazing talent here. Great evening!
Written 29 June 2022
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