The winners will be revealed at the annual event on Monday, June 3, when the gala dinner is held at the Royal Hall.
Tickets for the night, for which the theme is a closely guarded secret and will feature entertainment, sold out in record time this year, with all 350 seats being snapped up in just seven days.
Here are the finalists in each category at the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards 2024, along with some comments from the judging panel.
37. Bar of the Year – sponsored by Timothy Taylor’s
Fat BadgerAn iconic pub that has set the standard in Harrogate and is consistently busy with both regulars and tourists alike. With the best beer garden in town, super friendly staff, excellent customer service and great quality drinks! The Fat Badger remains a top place to be seen, including a few celebrities recently! Photo: Tim Hardy
38. Bar of the Year – sponsored by Timothy Taylor’s
Tap on Tower StreetThe Tap is a brilliant bar with a range of games and even a pottery club! It is clean, and they put so much effort into everything. The Tap is the best bar I have ever been to, they deserve it more than any other pub! Photo: Tim Hardy
39. Bar of the Year – sponsored by Timothy Taylor’s
Starling Bar Café KitchenGreat people, they're awesome, always welcoming and friendly .They have a genuine passion and dedication. It's rare to find such authenticity in today's world, this is everything a great bar should be. Photo: Tim Hardy
40. Bar of the Year – sponsored by Timothy Taylor’s
LilypadA fantastic local bar that is at the heart of the community. Family run, amazing food, kudos to the chef. Cocktails that would be at home in a city bar. 'We are never disappointed,' said one regular who says Lilypad is just their new home from home Photo: Tim Hardy