Kings Head, Richmond

Small stone built pub in a small stone built village. Inside pretty much how you’d like a Dales pub to be; stone floors, plain wood fittings, wood burner, traditional furnishings and countryside prints for decoration, there are even walking sticks for sale (£90 a time). The right hand side is less traditional and laid out for dining, a later remodelling of an original room. The counter is straight ahead as you enter the taproom in the left hand section. Four pulls here with 3 local beers from Black Sheep and Wensleydale, my Semer Water was in fine condition. Although visiting over the Easter weekend it was a calm, relaxing bit of piece from the assorted cyclists, walkers, motorists and motorbikers enjoying Swaledale.

Attractive Swaledale village pub, with a simple stone-flagged bar and a larger dining area to one side. Built sideways on to the road, there is also room for a few wooden benches at the front away from what little passing traffic there is. Four real ales on handpump: Black Sheep, a pair from Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale and Butter Tubs - and Old Peculier. The Bobby Horn's cider from Black Sheep was also noted on the keg taps, along with a 'house' Pilsner (from Cameron's, apparently).

Official site of Kings Head - www.kingsheadgunnerside.com

Official site of Kings Head - www.kingsheadgunnerside.com