Originally opened in the 1970s as the town’s very first wine bar, William & Victoria has been owned and run with huge success by the Straker family for more than 20 years. Owners Jo and David Straker pride themselves in creating a comfortingly traditional but relaxed atmosphere at the restaurant and adapting to whatever situation is thrown at them. Takeaway service - David Straker and Johanna Straker of Harrogate's popular William & Victoria Restaurant and Wine Bar. But they admit it is tough, despite a new £4.6bn economic support package from the Government with new one-off cash grants worth up to £9,000 per property for mainly pubs, cafes and shops.