New town fishmongers delighted to be a part of Harrogate food and drink retail scene

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Liam Tarbett, managing director of family-run Tarbett’s fishmongers, Yorkshire’s largest independent fish retailers, said: “We’re delighted to be finally opening in Harrogate.

“The response we’ve had from the town throughout the build-up to our opening this week has been fantastic.

“It has been great to finally meet all our new customers and see first hand how enthusiastic Harrogate is about their food! You guys really know your stuff.”

Harrogate may boast several award-winning butchers, but, since Ramus luxury seafood business moved out of its Kings Road home earlier in the year into Fodder farms shop and cafe at the Great Yorkshire Showground, the one thing shoppers complain it has lacked has been a traditional fish retailers.

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After opening on Tuesday on Commercial Street in a location formerly occupied by Save the Children charity shop, which had lain empty for four years, Mr Tarbett said Harrogate was the sort of town which needed and deserved a high standard fish shop.

Mr Tarbett said:“I’ve always had great respect for Ramus when they were based here, and since they moved out of Kings Road earlier this year, we thought that Commercial Street would be a great location to set up one of our own shops.

“Everyone we’ve spoken to so far seems thrilled about having a fresh fish shop back in the town centre. We’re just glad we can be a part of it.”

Tarbett’s already has successful outlets in Leeds, Chapel Allerton and Wetherby and has built up a strong reputation for the finest seafood from around the world and high quality fish.

Tarbett’s first shop opened in Kirkgate Market in Leeds more than 100 years ago when it was known as Kitchen’s.

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