The Fat Badger Harrogate

Name: The Fat Badger Harrogate
Address: Coldbath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HG2 0NF
Telephone: 01423 505681
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2580 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

27 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

The Fat Badger restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience in the heart of Harrogate. The restaurant serves superb quality AA rosette food in elegant surroundings.
Dining during Monday - Thursday your table is likely to be allocated into our bar area.
Tables for our bar on weekends and outdoor patio all the time can not be booked in advance and are offered on a first come first served basis.
Dogs are welcome if customers are happy to dine in our outdoor areas.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
01423 505681
Website
https://www.thefatbadgerharrogate.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Richard Ferebee

Location
Coldbath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 0NF
Area
Harrogate
Parking details
Parking available behind the White Hart Hotel (entrance to the left of The Fat Badger). Is chargeable.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shredded Pork Bon Bons£8.95
Sweet Chilli Sauce, Crunchy Asian Salad
Seared Smoked Salmon£10.50
Sweet Potato Rosti, Beetroot, Horseradish & Dill
Spiced Cauliflower, Coriander & Coconut Soup£6.50
Parsnip Crisps, Warm Rustic Bread (VE) (V) (RGF)
Scottish Mussels £9.95
White Wine, Cream & Garlic (RGF)
Pressed Ham Hock £8.90
7 Minute Hens Egg, Mustard Mayo & Cornichons (RGF)
Vegan Taco£8.50
Chickpea Falafel, Sriracha Spiced Slaw, Hummus, Coriander & Lime (VE) (V)
King Prawn & Chorizo Skewer£11.50
Gremolata, Tahini & Garlic Mayo

Mains

Pancetta Wrapped Cod Chunk£24.00
Panache of Seasonal Vegetables, Peas & New Potatoes, Light Fish Velouté & Chive Oil
Eight Hour Ox Cheek & Mushroom Pie£19.95
Truffle & Parmesan Mash
Moroccan Baked Salmon£23.00
Harissa Crushed Chickpeas, Tomato & Olive Salsa (GF)
Puy Lentil Bolognese£16.95
Linguini Pasta & Basil Pesto (N) (V) (VE)
Honey & Fennel Glazed Pork Belly – £19.95 £19.95
Black Pudding Bubble & Squeak, Shallot, Apple & Thyme Jus
Vegan Tacos£16.50
Chickpea Falafel, Sriracha Dressed Slaw, Hummus, Coriander & Lime (VE) (V)
Pan Seared Fillet of Seabass£24.00
Chargrilled Mediterranean Vegetables, Lemon Cous Cous, Tomato Vinaigrette
Roasted Cod Chunk£24.95
Squid, Chorizo & Chickpea Stew, Homemade Aioli (GF)

Pub Classics

Buttermilk Chicken£16.95
Hand Cut Slaw & Skinny Fries
Beer Battered Haddock£17.95
Fat Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce
Fat Badger Burger £17.95
Swiss Cheese, Chipotle Relish, Skinny Fries

Pizza

All served on toasted Ciabatta with salad garnish & kettle crisps Served until 6pm

Margherita£15.00
Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella (V)
Pepperoni£16.00
Pepperoni, Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Four Cheese£16.00
Mozzarella, Yorkshire Blue, Camembert & Manchego (V)
Vegan£15.50
Mushroom, Spinach, Olives & Vegan Cheese (VE)

Sandwiches

All served on toasted Ciabatta with salad garnish & kettle crisps Served until 6pm

Fish Butty£9.95
Gem Lettuce & Tartare Sauce
Beef & Horseradish£10.95
Rare Beef, Horseradish Mayo & Rocket
Cheddar & Chutney£8.95
Vintage Cheddar Cheese & Red Onion Chutney (V)
Hot Pork & Apple£10.95
Roasted Pork, Stuffing & Apple Sauce

From The Grill

All served with traditional steak garnish & fat chips

Ribeye Steak (280gm) (RGF)£30.00
Barrel Cut Fillet (225gm) (RGF)£37.00
Chateaubriand for Two (450gm) (RGF)£69.95
Add Peppercorn Sauce (GF) or Rich Madeira & Mushroom Sauce (GF)£3.50

Sides

Dressed House Slaw (GF)£4.50
Peas, Pancetta & Shallots (GF)£5.50
Greek Salad (GF)£6.95
New Potatoes & Soft Herb Butter (GF) (V)£4.75
Fat Chips (RGF)£4.50
Mac 'n Cheese£5.50
Garlic Herb Pizza Bread£6.00
Skinny Fries (RGF)£4.50
Bread, Hummus, Olive Oil, Balsamic, Olives & Marinated Peppers (RGF)£8.95
Roasted Carrots with Star Anise (GF) (V)£4.50

Desserts

Black Forest Trifle£8.95
Kirsch Soaked Cherries (V)
Mascarpone Cheesecake£8.95
Blueberry Compote (N)
Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.95
Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream (V)
Coconut Rice Pudding£8.95
Macerated Pineapple (GF) (VE)
Cheeseboard£11.95
Yorkshire Blue, Manchego, Camembert, Vintage Cheddar, Fig Chutney, Grapes, Celery & Fudge’s Cheese Biscuits (RGF)

What 2,580 people are saying

The Fat Badger Harrogate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fat Badger Harrogate offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service" in charming surroundings. Highlights include "superb Sunday roasts," "delicious lamb dishes," and a welcoming atmosphere. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for its "great ambiance" and "lovely decor."

2,580 Reviews

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Sue
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great early evening meal. Sat in the bar as a good atmosphere there. Good fish dishes.
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Anastasia
Edinburgh1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food however served worryingly quickly, we hadn’t even got our drinks served. The food was great (no substitutions allowed). The table next to us were very obnoxious, would recommend large tables are seated in a different area to couples as there was the space to accommodate this. After very quick food service e did wait ages to pay the bill .. we ended up going to the bar to pay.
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Christine
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best Sunday roasts I have ever had. The beef was perfectly cooked pink, and a very generous portion. The horseradish sauce was again excellent quality. Lovely fresh vegetables, and really creamy buttery mash and roast potatoes. Excellent service, quick and very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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Diane
Edinburgh3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chips with the fish were overcooked, brown and hard. The salmon pie was tasty though.
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Lynn
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and friendly service; food arrived promptly and was absolutely cooked to perfection; wine was topped up regularly. A great experience and highly recommended.
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Nicola
Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant excellent. Superb ambience and food. Lovely restaurant for a special occasion. The bar however seemed to have a very different vibe. The latter felt much more like a pub. So give the bar a miss and go straight to the restaurant if you are looking for a special evening. If you want a very casual evening, do the opposite!
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Tracy
Liverpool2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, good sized portions. Attentive staff, slight issue with the bill which was rectified immediately with no issues at all. Would highly recommend. We ate here twice over the weekend. Would definitely go back and would highly recommend you
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Frances
Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had heard only good things about the restaurant so choose to book for Sunday lunch with friends and family. Three of us had the roast beef and it was so tough as to be mainly inedible. Roast potatoes and mash were delicious but who needs both in fairly large quantities and finally the Yorkshire pudding was dry. We did complain via the waitress and she reported back with an apology but no one or nothing else was forthcoming. For the roast beef eaters it was a huge disappointment. On the plus side my son had the 24hr cooked lamb and that was apparently delicious!
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PaulG
Yorkshire8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food in a very lively and pleasant atmosphere.
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Janet
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, great service, didn’t feel rushed, pricing was fair.
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The Fat Badger Harrogate is rated 4.6 stars by 2580 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 12 times today

Coldbath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 0NF

Additional information

Area
Harrogate
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available behind the White Hart Hotel (entrance to the left of The Fat Badger). Is chargeable.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard Ferebee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thefatbadgerharrogate.com/
Phone number
01423 505681

The Fat Badger Harrogate

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Chateaubriand for Two (450gm) (RGF)

Buttermilk Chicken

Fat Badger Burger

Starters & Small Plates

Shredded Pork Bon Bons£8.95

Seared Smoked Salmon£10.50

Spiced Cauliflower, Coriander & Coconut Soup£6.50

Scottish Mussels £9.95

Pressed Ham Hock £8.90

Vegan Taco£8.50

King Prawn & Chorizo Skewer£11.50

Mains

Pancetta Wrapped Cod Chunk£24.00

Eight Hour Ox Cheek & Mushroom Pie£19.95

Moroccan Baked Salmon£23.00

Puy Lentil Bolognese£16.95

Honey & Fennel Glazed Pork Belly – £19.95 £19.95

Vegan Tacos£16.50

Pan Seared Fillet of Seabass£24.00

Roasted Cod Chunk£24.95

Pub Classics

Buttermilk Chicken£16.95

Beer Battered Haddock£17.95

Fat Badger Burger £17.95

Pizza

Margherita£15.00

Pepperoni£16.00

Four Cheese£16.00

Vegan£15.50

Sandwiches

Fish Butty£9.95

Beef & Horseradish£10.95

Cheddar & Chutney£8.95

Hot Pork & Apple£10.95

From The Grill

Ribeye Steak (280gm) (RGF)£30.00

Barrel Cut Fillet (225gm) (RGF)£37.00

Chateaubriand for Two (450gm) (RGF)£69.95

Add Peppercorn Sauce (GF) or Rich Madeira & Mushroom Sauce (GF)£3.50

Sides

Dressed House Slaw (GF)£4.50

Peas, Pancetta & Shallots (GF)£5.50

Greek Salad (GF)£6.95

New Potatoes & Soft Herb Butter (GF) (V)£4.75

Fat Chips (RGF)£4.50

Mac 'n Cheese£5.50

Garlic Herb Pizza Bread£6.00

Skinny Fries (RGF)£4.50

Bread, Hummus, Olive Oil, Balsamic, Olives & Marinated Peppers (RGF)£8.95

Roasted Carrots with Star Anise (GF) (V)£4.50

Desserts

Black Forest Trifle£8.95

Mascarpone Cheesecake£8.95

Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.95

Coconut Rice Pudding£8.95

Cheeseboard£11.95

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