19 independent businesses in the Harrogate district that Harrogate Advertiser readers love to visit - including shops, cafes and more

From cosy cafes and bustling shops to traditional butchers and much-loved bars, the Harrogate district is packed with local businesses that people return to time and time again for their quality, service and friendly welcome, year after year

We asked Harrogate Advertiser readers to tell us which local independents they love to visit, and they responded with plenty of their favourites

In no particular order, here are 19 of the independent businesses that Harrogate Advertiser readers say are among their favourites...