The South Lodge
📍 61 Harrogate Rd, Ripon HG4 1ST, UK
About The South Lodge
The South Lodge is a popular pub and bar located conveniently just a mile outside the historic city of Ripon, offering a welcoming stop for locals and visitors alike. Praised by customers with an excellent 4.2/5-star Google rating, this establishment provides a relaxed atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
Under new management, The South Lodge is known for its friendly team, a good selection of reasonably priced food and drinks, and often features live entertainment, creating a vibrant and enjoyable experience for guests. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a lively evening, the pub delivers great value and a memorable visit.
Visiting Information
The South Lodge is open Monday to Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 9:00 AM. It closes at 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 PM on Sundays. The venue is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. For your convenience, The South Lodge accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 61 Harrogate Rd, Ripon HG4 1ST, UK
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Showing 5 of 265 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
We visited South Lodge yesterday with my family, who live locally in Ripon, and it was a really enjoyable experience. The pub, which is perfectly located just a mile out of town, has recently reopened under new management. Although we didn’t get the chance to meet them personally, the team on the floor were extremely courteous and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. During dining, we were looked after by Jasmine, who was absolutely lovely and went out of her way to make sure we all had a great time. Her service really stood out and made the visit feel relaxed and friendly. A particular highlight for me was the chicken wing starter with Carolina Reaper sauce — absolutely fantastic, but definitely not for the faint-hearted. It was seriously hot, in the best possible way. After chatting about how good it was, Jasmine kindly checked with the kitchen, who very generously let me take a little of the sauce home, which was a much-appreciated and unexpected touch (5/5). I followed this starter with the chicken tikka masala, which was exactly what you want from pub food: hearty and comforting. All in all, a great visit. Wishing the new management and their team every success for the future — we’ll happily be back when we visit again in the summer.
What a fabulous night! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, good reasonably priced food and drinks. The Catkins duo were fantastic and made the evening very special. Thank you to all for a wonderful evening 🎉
My first visit for some time. Although busy the staff were on their game, friendly and welcoming. Good selection of drinks and food too. Meals arrived with mimimal/no delay, great value for money. We would definately recommend. Good job.
I was there with my boyfriend's family for the first time, and new year dinner. Food was OK, but the service was excellent. We're served by Jasmine, she was so welcoming, charming, and nice to us. I really appreciate her hospitality and positive manner. Thanks to Jasmine to made our night 🌙
Absolutely lovely to see a buzzing pub on a Sunday afternoon. Will and his wonderful partner made us feel really welcome. And the food was great. The children really enjoyed the Christmas treasure hunt and we shall be back very soon.