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A much-loved Harrogate pub in the heart of the town centre has been named Pub of the Year by Harrogate and Ripon CAMRA.

The Little Ale House's owner/manager Richard Leigh was presented with the award by branch chairman Allan Gauld.

Located at 7 Cheltenham Crescent in Harrogate, the town's first-ever micro pub was launched more than five years ago with great success by husband and wife team Rich and Danni in an effort to recreate a relaxed rustic country pub atmosphere.

Passionate believers in the dying art of the ‘proper’ cosy country style pub, the duo champion wooden floorboards, good conversation and a great ever-changing selection of quality beers and other drinks.

Harrogate Pub of the Year - The Little Ale House's Rich and Danni.

But this independently-owned pub completely shun TVs, background music and pub ‘gastroficiation’.

CAMRA is regarded as one of the most successful consumer organisations in Europe and has had a huge impact on the UK beer industry since it was founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971.

This is the popular bar named Harrogate Pub of the Year by CAMRA