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The Bishop Blaize, Richmond

40 Market Place
Richmond
DL10 4QL
Phone: 01748518087
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Bishop Blaize

A solid town pub on the marketplace, claiming to be the oldest pub in Richmond. It does have a splendidly jumbled layout, with some hefty beams and other woodwork in evidence although the decor is somewhat varied. The bar is in the long narrow room to the right and there is a tabled outdoor area across the lane at the back. Three handpumps on the bar with Wensleydale Gamekeeper and Semer Water on, the third sometimes has Black Sheep apparently. Food is conventional pub grub but good value and nicely presented. Very friendly.

On 23rd July 2025 - rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Bishop Blaize

The Bishop Blaize was our final stop of the night and was also where we had booked to stay for the night. It looks quite imposing from the Market Place, one of several pubs here. Inside is a bit smaller and was much quieter late in the evening than I had earlier anticipated.

The main room with the bar is to the right of the entrance. There is a drinkers' area to the front and a dining area to the rear. Food is only served at lunchtimes and with various OAP specials and typical pub grub, it was doing a good trade when we had checked in earlier in the day. However, late in the evening, there were just 4 customers in when we arrived.

The ale selection seems to have gone downhill since the pub's last appearance in the Good Beer Guide in 2016. The solitary real ale with a handwritten pumpclip was Timothy Taylor Golden Best. Real cider is no longer stocked.

There is a smaller games room to the left of the main entrance hall and a secluded beer garden across the narrow lane at the rear. We stayed in the Family Room on the first floor overlooking the Market Place. We were quoted £85, but charged £95. Either way, it was worth the price, especially as it included a gut busting breakfast that set us up for the next day of crawling very nicely indeed!

As a place to stay, I recommend the Bishop Blaize. As a pub, there are several better options in town.

On 20th August 2022 - rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Bishop Blaize

One of the many pubs on the historic Market Place, this one looks quite unobtrusive compared with the more obvious up- and down-market appeal of the remainder. The seemingly little-altered arrangement of different rooms on each side of the central corridor certainly appeals, although some character must have been lost through refurbishments over the years. Also has a beer garden with gravel under foot at the back, right in the shadow of the castle's imposing tower. Now just has a pair of handpumps, offering Doom Bar and Wainwright.

On 20th August 2021 - rating: 6
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Map location corrected by Old Boots
Darlington, 13.22 miles, 4 hr 15 min walk (show)
North Road, 14.05 miles, 4 hr 31 min walk (show)
Northallerton, 14.89 miles, 4 hr 47 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Bishop Blaize, Richmond
24th Jul 2025, 10:06
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23rd Jul 2025, 23:10
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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 20 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No - 10% no longer offered - last updated 20 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Car Park : No - Space for one car next to the beer garden - last updated 20 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes - Lunchtime only - last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 14 February 2019 by ROB Camra
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