Queens Head Inn

Was good to be back. The food here is always fantastic and extensive variety to select from. The desserts are to die for. Best sticky toffee pudding in Harrogate but make sure you order it with custard and enjoy!

From the moment you walk up (or drive up) you start to get the feeling of how good a pub this is. Excellent location tucked away from the busy A59 in a small village but still close enough to Harrogate to draw quite the evening dinner crowd. It’s a place whose reputation draws most of the customers. The word of mouth about this inn is intense and completely positive.
So to the food. From my experiences there isn’t a bad thing on the menu. It’s a lot of the typical British inn foods, but all very well made and flavourful! The seafood bake is popular and rightly so. Their Giant Yorkshire Puddings are also extremely flavourful and scrummy. They have two tenured real ales on draft, plus a third «visiting» cask ale that changes every so often. They also have all the other usual beers like Guinness, Tetleys, etc. The service is very friendly and food comes at exactly the speed you would want.
Classic pub atmosphere with wonderful decorating. Not kitschy or outdated. Comfortably classic pub.
Lastly, the inn’s accommodation is very good as well. Seven well appointed en-​suite rooms. I had the Queens Flat, which includes a small –though completely equipped– kitchen. Four-​burner hob with oven, microwave, and even a washing machine. With all this, «flat» is the perfect name for this suite. A more spacious bedroom than I was expecting for such an old building. Extremely comfortable bed and pillows! A rare thing amongst village inns like this, the proprietors seem to be with the current age and have free WiFi that covers the entire property.
I’d recommend the Queens Head to anyone and everyone. A true public house to which all others should be measured.

I was finally able to get back here for dinner and the seafood bake my friend had the other night. He did not exaggerate one bit. It was the best seafood dish I have eaten in forever. We were given a tour of the room accommodations and it is now final, this is where I am staying the next time I come through town.

Incredible pub just outside of Harrogate. Offers the BEST steak and ale pie I have ever had. A friendly staff, great selection of Ales, and delicious food make this a must visit if you happen to be in the area.
Do try the sticky pudding cake for dessert. Warm, sticky and satisfying, this ends an incredible meal on a great note.