Harrogate independent bar becomes first in North Yorkshire on UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars list
An independent bar in Harrogate has become the first in North Yorkshire to be included on the prestigious UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.
Over & Above, located on Cheltenham Crescent, has made it onto the official list after being open for just eight months.
The list is considered the go-to in the UK drinks industry for the best of the best, with only a handful of bars from Yorkshire having featured over the years.
Founded in March 2025, Over & Above is an independent bar offering a wide range delicious cocktails, wines and beers in a relaxed environment.
Owners Rich and Fran Hamer wanted the name to reflect not only their drinks and style of service, but also the physical layout of the venue – split across two floors hidden behind a bookcase entrance.
On being named on the UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars list, Rich said: “We are absolutely over the moon to have been selected for the UK Top 50 Cocktail Bar list.
"Since launching in March, our whole team has grafted incredibly hard to create a space we are incredibly proud of.
"To receive UK-wide recognition is testament to every member of our team’s hard work and dedication to making Over & Above such a special
place.
"This is a true labour of love and we can’t wait to continue pushing the bar further.”
For more information about Over & Above, visit https://www.overandaboveharrogate.co.uk/