The Half Moon Free House
1 Abbey Road, Knaresborough HG5 8HYCask ales; fine wines; international lagers, beers and spirits; relaxed and friendly atmosphere; log fires; cosy courtyard; riverside views and grassed area; cured meats & cheeses served alongside all home made: cakes, brownies, pate, soups and our delicious stone baked pizzas (pizzas served Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
We allow dogs in our sheltered, heated courtyard, but not in the pub itself. We have enough blankets and hot water bottles to wrap you up when the evenings get cooler.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
To reserve a table for today, please phone the pub on 01423 313461 and either speak to one of the team to book your table or leave a message and we'll call you back to book you in.
Table reservations will only be held for 5 minutes. Please phone us on 01423 313461 to let us know in advance if you won't be on time for your reservation.
Please only reserve your table for the length of time you'll actually need it. With only 12 tables inside the pub, they're sometimes in short supply.
Business Info
- Address: 1 Abbey Road, Knaresborough HG5 8HY
- Cross Street: Waterside & Briggate
- Cuisine: Continental | English | European | Mediterranean | Pizza |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Pub
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: http://www.thehalfmoonfreehouse.com
- Phone: 01423313461
- Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Winning Wine List, Working Fireplace, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,
Events & Special Hours
- Christmas Day (Inside the Pub)
- Dec. 25, 2024 Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
- Christmas Day (Outside in Courtyard)
- Dec. 25, 2024 Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Evening - Pub (Inside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Evening - Courtyard (Outside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday
- Evening - Pub (Inside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Evening - Courtyard (Outside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Thursday
- Evening - Pub (Inside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Evening - Courtyard (Outside) 17:00 - 23:00
- Friday
- Friday ((Inside)) 16:00 - 23:00
- Friday ((Outside)) 16:00 - 23:00
- Saturday
- All Day - Pub (Inside) 12:00 - 23:00
- All Day - Courtyard (Outside) 12:00 - 23:00
- Sunday
- All Day - Pub (Inside) 12:00 - 22:30
- All Day - Courtyard (Outside) 12:00 - 22:30
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- Do you allow dogs inside the pub?
- As much as we love dogs, as it's only a small pub with just 9 inside tables, we don't allow dogs to stay inside the pub but we do allow dogs into our cosy courtyard where you'll find shelter, heaters, blankets, dog bowls and biscuits. To get to the courtyard you do need to come through the front door of the pub with your dog and head up the steps to the courtyard at the rear.
- How long will my table reservation be held for if I'm running late?
- 5 minutes. Please phone us on 01423 313461 to let us know in advance if you won't be on time for your table reservation. With only 9 tables inside the pub, they are often in high demand so we can't hold them for long.
- What kind of food do you serve? (We don't serve a Sunday Roast, chips or burgers)
- A selections of cured meats, cheeses, breads, olives, chutney, crackers, pickled onions & cornichons served on wooden sharing boards. In addition we make our own chicken liver pate and wholesome soups and we serve a tasty houmus with toast too. For dessert we home bake chocolate brownies, salted caramel & pecan brownies along with rocky roads and Victoria sponge muffins. We also serve our homemade stone baked pizzas on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. See the photos for the full menu.
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