The Bull Inn, Ripon

As described earlier, this is a solid stonebuit pub by a graceful bridge over the Ure .Dining area to the left,publike space to the right , with flagstones,bench seating and the bar,followed by a further dining room to the rear (not visited by this scribe.)Four handpumps, delivering Theakston's Best and Old Peculiar, Black Sheep Best and Beyond the Wall from Yorkshire Heart,which I found gently pale, if a touch muted.Various keg fonts, a good wine list and the now compulsory plethora of Gins,some dare I say it, artisanal. On our visit on an early November Saturday lunchtime,the pub rapidly filled with a congregation of shall I say mature drinkers and diners. Friendly barstaff,suitably laconic Guv. Suitably proud of being Yorkshire's Favourite Pub of 2016, I understand that at the time of writing, it is in the running for a similar accolade.

Called in on the 5th of May had a nice reception from the girl behind the bar had a nice meal liver and bacon not a bad price. Sat in the beer garden over looking the river had 3 pints of Black Sheep very good condition Clad the wife was driving. So the Bruce arms did us a favor. Will call back next time we are in Ripon