
Quick info
About The Square & Compass
The Square & Compass is a village pub on Rigton Hill in North Rigton, Leeds, with a BBQ menu and an outdoor BBQ that runs on some days. Sunday lunch comes with a trio of meats, and pigs in blankets can be added on the side. The dinner menu includes a beef burger. At the bar, beers on tap sit alongside ales, wines and spirits. A private dining room gives groups a space of their own, and the pub has also laid on a buffet lunch for a wake. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, beer garden, bbq menu and beef burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, beer garden, bbq menu and beef burger.
Customer Review Summary
Price is the main complaint. One diner found a Sunday lunch of a trio of meats with pigs in blankets as an extra expensive, with rare beef, no mash and a 10% service charge added, and another says to expect top prices for food and drink. A reviewer also found the terrace crammed with tables, with fake grass and tired furniture. One host stayed attentive through an entire Sunday dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Price is the main complaint. One diner found a Sunday lunch of a trio of meats with pigs in blankets as an extra expensive, with rare beef, no mash and a 10% service charge added, and another says to expect top prices for food and drink. A reviewer also found the terrace crammed with tables, with fake grass and tired furniture. One host stayed attentive through an entire Sunday dinner.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a Sunday dinner, both courses were delicious, our host, Fred was fantastic and ensured we enjoyed our experience at the Square and Compass 100 percent. I would visit this establishment again.”
- Google user
“Nice pub, decent drink selection and a good food menu. The food is of decent quality. A good busy feel about it but expect to pay top prices for food and drink.”
- Google user
“Lamin the chef was excellent along with Lucy our waitress, excellent customer service, nothing was too much trouble, food was the best we have tasted for a long time. Highly recommend if you are visiting the area to pop along.The Manager came over to speak to us at our request. Nice to find a place that is dog friendly and welcoming.”
- Google user
“We had a lovely lunch yesterday. The best kind: spontaneous and unexpected. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was very impressive: I had the fish and chips (with mushies and tartare sauce) cooked perfectly. And my lovely Hubby the steak frites (a special) plus garnish and mustard mayonnaise. Cooked by Andy and Laming. Excellent. Thank you. We’ll be back soon xx”
- Google user
“Ate Sunday lunch here for my sister's 60th birthday. When I looked at the menu for the Sunday lunch I was shocked at the price. £27 for a trio of meats and an addition all £6 for pigs in blankets. No mash either. The majority of the meal was nice, but beef was rare and the rest there wasn't much. In addition to this cost was a 10% service charge. In my opinion this is an expensive meal and I can get better where I live in Durham for a lot less and could find places in Leeds better value too. The service was ok, and the beer garden is nice. I'd not visit again though.”
Highlights
“Visit the pub's website for menu and booking details. Find The Square & Compass at the heart of the village of North Rigton, four miles south west of Harrogate. The pub is a 40 minute stroll from Almscliffe Crag and a short drive from RHS Harlow Carr. Enjoy freshly prepared dishes, excellent wine, brilliant beers and a very warm welcome.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 2
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Square & Compass
- Pine Marten Harrogate4.41,6812.8 mi
sunday roast, dirty burger with beef dripping, trio of roasts
- The Harewood Arms4.41524.3 mi
no mobile phones policy, well-kept cask ale, home cooked lunch
- The Nelson Inn4.67614.9 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast dinner, countryside views, dog-friendly bar area
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square & CompassReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,497 | — | sunday lunch, beer garden, bbq menu |
| Pine Marten Harrogate | 4.41,681 | 2.8 mi | sunday roast, dirty burger with beef dripping, trio of roasts |
| The Harewood Arms | 4.4152 | 4.3 mi | no mobile phones policy, well-kept cask ale, home cooked lunch |
| The Nelson InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6761 | 4.9 mi | sunday roast dinner, countryside views, dog-friendly bar area |
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