Ake & Humphris: Harrogate Wine Shops and Wine Bar

Ake & Humphris is an independent Yorkshire wine merchant and wine bar with two Harrogate locations: the shop at 32 Leeds Road, Harrogate HG2 8BQ, and the newer 20 Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1PU wine bar and shop, which opened in December 2025. The business has been Yorkshire-based since 2010 and is owned by two Harrogate families. Its range covers hand-selected wines, craft beers and spirits, with online ordering, in-store shopping, click and collect, local delivery and gift services. Local delivery is free on orders over £50, while buying six or more bottles of wine or beer brings a 10% discount. Newsletter subscribers receive 5% off wine and beer purchases.

The Oxford Street branch is the more social option, staying open until 10pm every day. It serves a daily food menu until 8.30pm, with cheese, charcuterie, preserved fish, olives, local sourdough, olive oil and other simple sharing food. The shop has an unusual wine-recycled chandelier and an old-style library staircase leading to the upper shelves. Click and collect orders can be carried to the car on Cheltenham Walk. The Leeds Road shop has parking outside and opens Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9.30pm, and Sunday from noon to 7pm. Oxford Street opens Monday 11am–10pm, Tuesday 6pm–10pm, Wednesday to Saturday 10am–10pm, and Sunday 11am–10pm.

Prices cover everyday bottles as well as more specialist choices. Examples include Silver Myn Sauvignon Blanc at £11.80, Prosecco Lunetta at £12.40, Baglio Gibellina U Passimiento Organic at £14.90, Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc at £23.40 and Saumur Fabien Duveau Les Poyeux Blanc at £30.90. There is also a sizeable fortified selection, including Krohn LBV Port at £26.70 and Fernando de Castilla Fino en Rama Sherry at £24.40. Gift cards start at £10, and hampers include the six-bottle A&H Wine Lovers' Sextet at £95 and Entertaining at £65. Stock and prices can change, and some listed bottles are sold out.

The Oxford Street atmosphere seems to be a major part of the appeal: customer feedback mentions the relaxed setting, friendly and knowledgeable staff, good snacks and particularly the olive oil. Ake & Humphris also runs wine tastings, with 2026 events including the Mulled Wine Masterclass on 22 November, Smoky Reds Wine Tasting on 30 November and several Christmas Wine Fair sessions. The business also supplies more than 50 local Yorkshire businesses through its trade accounts. For general enquiries, the Leeds Road shop can be reached on 01423 566009, while Oxford Street uses 01423 447888.