This is one of my favourite pubs in the world and was my local when I lived back in my home town of…read moreKnareaborough. Whilst it's been 15 years since I lived there permanently I always make sure I pay Blind Jack's a visit every time I'm over seeing friends and family. It's a small pub but very cosy and full of character. The landlords are extremely welcoming and all the staff are friendly and knowledgable, more than happy to offer their advice and samples of beer if you can't decide what to go for. You certainly won't find any of your mainstream lagers or bitters here (thank goodness) but instead there is an ever-changing array of craft and real ales from breweries such as Brew Dog and Magic Rock, as well as an increasing number of their own very excellent brews. If you're a real beer lover and looking for a great pub to sample some top ales over a chat with your mates (it's strictly no music) then make sure you pay Blind Jack's a visit. Warning, it can get very busy!

With visiting my wife's family in Knaresborough a few times a year - I'm absolutely spoilt with the…read moreamount of pubs on offer in this lovely market town just down the road from Harrogate. But the main one which I really can't go without visiting is Blind Jacks While Manchester isn't exactly short on quality pubs and craft beer, Blind Jacks offers something special which is easy to explain. A lovely, quaint, ancient building with loads of tiny rooms making it the perfect place to hang out and relax - combined with a revolving selection of amazing craft beer on tap (as well as some great local breweries). Put it this way - just on this visit they had beers from Stone (Ruination), Oskar Blues, Ska (Modus Hoperandi) and Brewdog (Punk and Hoppy Xmas) Paul and Debbie the landlords are always very friendly and up for a chat, as are the team of younger bar staff. You can always get a sample or recommendation, plus they brew their own beer out the back which all the staff seem to know about - their chalk board in the bar also has details of what they're brewing next so the regulars can keep up to date with what's next in the pipeline. Their milk stout and pumpkin head ones are firm favourites! Like them on Facebook for the latest updates on beers on tap, special nights (like their BBQ night in Jan) and all news going on. I may have just heard a rumour that they're opening up a distillery too so even if you don't live in Knaresborough it's worth making the trip here just to check out a great selection of drinks in great surroundings - you won't regret it!

Lovely pub hidden away from centre interior of dark wood and leather seating. Wet sales only . They…read moredo some entertainment. Quality real ales and excellant service. Definitely a pub well known to locals.

Great selection of real ales . Good atmosphere nice n chilled. Background music not too loud n live…read moreacts on

Following its refurb a couple of years ago, the Half Moon is now a really cosy and attractive pub…read moreoffering a good selection of local and not so local ales as well as wines and the usual pubby spirits and soft drinks. For those not partaking in booze they also make decent espresso based coffees served with little tiffin bites which is a really nice extra touch. Food wise the Half Moon keeps it nice and simple with a meat, cheese or meat and cheese platter. Unfortunately we'd already eaten before we visited but spying other people's platters they did look really good and great value too. The staff (I think landlord and landlady) were really warm and friendly and even offered table service for my coffee which I wouldn't have expected from a pub. A really great (new but old) addition to the Knaresborough pub scene, just prepare for a steep walk up Briggate at the end of your night!

I'm pretty lucky that when I go back to my in-laws in Knaresborough I'm pretty much heading towards…read morea beer/pub Mecca - and that's no over exaggeration, I've been told that in the past there were more pubs per local resident than anywhere else in the country. Shhhweeet! But like in any other town, there's very much a full range of the spectrum from the best to avoid to the pretty damn good - with quite a few fairly average ones in the middle. Yeah there's some dodgy ones that aren't advised and in the average category there's about a million Sam Smiths pubs - ok ambience, ok, beer and the low low price is what keeps people coming back! But in the great category there's the amazing Blind Jacks and relatively new (i.e the past couple of years it's opened) Half Moon. Down the bottom of a ridiculously steep hill, it's definitely worth going to check out even if you use the hill as an excuse to have an extra pint due to all the calories burned off on the walk back up. There's a great selection of local brewery Roosters ales inside, plus some other tasty brews which are always changing. The food menu is also a good option with the meat and cheese board worth checking out - it really is just a good spot to hangout in for a couple of hours and have a relaxed session. Special mention should also go to the small beer garden in the back - it's a real sun trap if you can hit it at just the right time of day!

The Mitre is a cracking pub in Knaresborough - just 30 secs walk from the train station and perfect…read morefor a pint on a sunny day or just if you have a few mins to spare before jumping on the locomotive. Owned by Okells on the IOM (I'm not biased in this review given that I'm from the Isle of man...) they stock some Manx beers as well as a good range of quality local breweries. Being based in the wonderfully beer rich North Yorks, there's usually Roosters on tap, Ilkley gets a look in and they're also pretty good on the imported ales from Europe and the States (lots of bottles too) - Okells MPA wins for me though with it being super tasty and only 3.6% (perfect for afternoon boozing without getting too destroyed...) We had a small amount of food last time we were in - a nice sharing platter of olives, breads, dips etc - plus a portion of chips - perfect for a nice tasty snack in the afternoon! A great pub - worth checking out. *extra tip - it's a hotel so they have a breakfast room downstairs but you can hire this out for private functions, I imagine it takes around 50*

This is a really nice, clean pub. Can't speak to the food but the beer selection is good. 8 pull…read moretab "real ales" to choose from is what drew us in and We were not disappointed.

The real deal. Oozing authentic charm. Homespun and cozy. Hand pulled ales. Great pub food. A must.read more

My husband and I spent the day in Knaresborough, and this place caught our eye as we were walking…read morearound. We stopped back by for an early dinner and had a wonderful experience. First of all, the interior is incredibly cozy. The service was quite good, and the employees were very friendly - especially the older man behind the bar. My husband ordered the haddock and chips, and he says it's the best fish and chips he's ever had. I ordered the pork loin. It came with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, applesauce, broccoli and carrots, and cheesy cauliflower. It was a ton of food for £10 and VERY good. Overall, I have no complaints whatsoever and we'll definitely be going back the next time we're in town!!!

You hungry and want a pint? This place does the job…read more You find a table to eat, take note of the table number, and order inside. When your food is ready they will take it to your table. I resorted to a pizza, which is good because they bake them fresh on the patio. They're big enough to share with another person... but I only found that out because they ran out of fish for any buttys or fish n chips, and that's what I really wanted.

The food was fantastic. The wait staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. You cannot beat…read morethe ambiance of a classic British pub. As an American, I watched the movie and had been wanting to visit a World's End, regardless of the location, this did not disappoint. 10/10 would definitely recommend and hope to go back upon my next visit.

Pint of Foster's pint of Landlord £5.60 bonus..... it is what is . Friendly enough rough n ready…read morebut ok

Always a welcoming word and a welcome beer at this traditional, yet contemporary Yorkshire tavern.read more

Stopped in here for lunch on the way home today. The mixed grill was fantastic well cooked and…read morewell proportioned. Service was of a high standard and very pleasant with it. Even the noisy woman asking stupid questions couldn't detract from the place's obvious charms. Very pleased to have plumped for here out of the many such places you see advertised as you head along the road.

We popped here for a very tasty meal a few weeks back!…read more This is such a great place if you want an authentic British pub/restaurant with a unique personal touch in North Yorks. Situated between Harrogate and York, it's easily accessible by car and I'd recommend booking in advance. We enjoyed a number of meat and fish menu items, with some lovely freshly made bread served with our starters - very very good. The beer selection was fairly country inn offering in terms of choice but there was one great local beer - very light and enjoyable to quaff. We'll be back!

This secret hideaway was revealed to me by a dear friend. We often frequented Malt Shovel for both…read morefood a drink, drink, drink... and more drink. GAWD, do I LOVE a nice, warm British beer!