Square and Compass, North Rigton, Harrogate

Having been to the Square and Compass a number of years ago and had a disastrous meal we had vowed never to return. However, we started to hear good things said about the restaurant/pub and thought we'd give it another try. So glad we did. The food was very good, the prices not silly and the service was excellent. We would go again and recommend it highly to our friends.

I have visited this pub over the years and had some pleasant times there so was pleased to see that it had reopened.

Firstly concerning what they can control the food was barely above average so that was a disappointment.

Secondly - and I understand that this is difficult to administer - but we were placed on a table next to a crowd of children -whose parents were eating in the restaurant! It beggars belief that people expect the pub staff and other diners to look after their children! Please make sure that diners dine WITH their children so that their evening is as spoilt as ours was.

I have visited this pub over the years and had some pleasant times there so was pleased to see that it had reopened.

Firstly concerning what they can control the food was barely above average so that was a disappointment.

Secondly - and I understand that this is difficult to administer - but we were placed on a table next to a crowd of children -whose parents were eating in the restaurant! It beggars belief that people expect the pub staff and other diners to look after their children! Please make sure that diners dine WITH their children so that their evening is as spoilt as ours was.

The Square is buzzing again and the new team, new look and great beer have rescued this fine country pub. We have eaten there five times since the re-opening and the food is definitely a step above the usual pub grub in terms of quality. For example, the burgers (my favourite) are really juicy and taste of steak - apparently they are made from locally reared beef. Guest beers like Mary Jane from Ilkley Brewery and Copper Dragon from Skipton keep me happy and there is a vast range of bottled beers/lager plus a good selection of wines.

Sunday lunch(rated best ever by my brother) is very popular so you need to book or arrive early. We are already booked in for a pre Christmas dinner and the menu certainly looks good ... judging from the food we have had so far I'm looking forward to another success.

No surprises as far as the food was concerned, pub food jazzed up a bit and carefully arranged on large plates. Vegetables and salads are extra and are needed to pad out the small portions. However we were saved by the exceptional quality of the beer. Will call again when the special offers start.

we dined on Fri eve as a family for my sons 19Th birthday the whole eve was a delight from start to finish & the surprise dessert was fab!x well done chef.All five family members had a different dish from mussels to ribs from stake to dear stoker's game pie.This is the 3rd time we have been now & enjoyed every time with different friends!If you haven't already been I personally suggest you go I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Must dash want to read the Christmas menu & book in good time Yumee!x

The Square & Compass is a very nice pub the seating is very cumfy,the decore is great the beer is great.

The food is average but the portions were small and expensive and all veg was extra.

The reason this pub has not done well over the last few years is because there has been no good old fashion pub grub like steak and ale pie,scampi and chips and decent deserts,it also could do with a £10 two course sunday carvery with decent portions it can be done and is been done,no more fancy food and fancy prices,if you want fancy food go into Harrogate.

If you keep this up you will go down the same road as the other owners.

There is a lot of passing trade out there and if you do it right you will be very busy and make a name for yourselves, back to basics.

The staff were very good.

First visit since takeover and what a difference. Service and food very good and value for money. Especially recommend the spare ribs I had, lot s of them and brill BBQ sticky sauce. Had given up on the place because of better local competition but will definitely be back. I hope they keep their current high standards but the problem then will be getting a table.

Called today (31st January 2012) for lunch and it was closed. Called last year, closed again. Don't think I eill bother again. The banner on the roadside seems inviting. Something wrong somewhere.

Sunday lunch, travelled from Bradford on our way to Chester-le-Street nd passed the sign and for the first time thaght we would give it a try. entered main door and was given a nice greeting and told to pick our own table, a nice touch as not everyone likes standing and, being given the impression that the place place is full.

a visit to the "gents" is worth going just to see how clean and classy it is, the place made me feel relaxed from entering to leaving, the meals were ready within 15 mins, Now the main point of the review! apart from eating at home ( I have to say this ) me and the wife agree that this was the best Sunday lunch to date.I can be happy if the food is on the fare side but my wife is another, and rather rather harsh critic, never in 43 years has she said, "Thats the best Sunday dinner I have ever had" thanks for a treat that was unexpected. colin