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The Black Bull, Richmond
Reeth
Postal town: Richmond
DL11 6SZ
Pub Type
Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Black Bull
One of the historic pubs / hotels overlooking the village green, with the benches out front having fine views across Swaledale beyond. This one is part village local (with a pool table and dartboard in a back room) and part restaurant, with mostly traditional furniture and decor. A beer garden can also be found to the rear. With five of the six handpumps in use, we found Black Sheep, Wainwright, Landlord and couple from Theakston - Best and Old Peculier - plus a reversed Greene King IPA clip on the other pull.
On 20th August 2021
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Black Bull
Perfectly functional boozer - more of the locals one of the three in town.
Decent Black Sheep on.
Very good darts team - frequently scoring in triple figures!
Photos at my walking blog - http://bit.ly/1SRduGp
On 19th April 2016
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Black Bull
A large, white building - or is it two buildings? Certainly the hotel's smart dining room appears to occupy a different one, and the public bar is a world of its own, and all the better for it. There's a stone flagged floor and an open fire. We liked the atmosphere in here, and the friendly barman was doing a good job. Like the Kings Arms, I would have said there were probably one or two beers too many on the bar, but either they keep it better here or we just got lucky, as the two we tried were in good condition. There were three Theakstons beers, Old Peculier, Lightfoot and Best, plus Black Sheep Bitter and Thwaites Wainwright. Of Reeth's three pubs, this would be my choice for a prolonged visit if the opportunity arose.
On 6th November 2015
- rating: 7
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. Wittenden left this review about The Black Bull
Early lunchtime on a damp but mild October Saturday. Some elderly bikers were discussing the Scott Trials, being held today.We sat by the rather too warm fire in the bar and ate ham ‘n’ eggs.
A room to the right was laid up for dining, but sadly unoccupied.The pub seems to ramble away from the front, with some sort of games room to the rear.
Date visited:19th October 2013
On 19th November 2014
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David Ross left this review about The Black Bull
Judging from the conversations, this is the Reeth locals' favourite pub and I also thought it was the best of the three in the village. There was a very lively atmosphere at night and the beer was excellent.
On 6th September 2010
- rating: 8
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Roger Button left this review about The Black Bull
Probably the best known pub in town thanks to its infamous upside down sign above the front door, a visual protest resulting from a dispute between the previous charismatic landlord Black Bob and the local Dales authorities over external “improvements” that didn't meet their approval. The landlord has moved on but I didn't get the impression that too much in the pub has changed.
The L shaped interior has a main bar with a large inglenook fireplace and high backed settles, a pool and darts (2 boards) area at the rear and a separate restaurant / dining section. There are some interesting articles (namely the “dispute”) and interesting old local photos (note the Reeth in flood pics), brewery mirrors and usual pub paraphernalia but overall it seems to be more of a locals pad than anything touristy.
5 ales on offer, most of them fairly regular for the area - Black Sheep Best, Theakston Black Bull, Old Peculiar & Best and Old Speckled Hen, decent enough quality on my visit and reasonable prices. The food was also decent enough (there aren't many places to eat round here in winter) but fairly pricey for what it was. A perfectly decent place to unwind and certainly worth calling in but it just lacks that bit extra to make it an essential stop.
On 6th December 2009
- rating: 7
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Ailsa Wilkinson left this review about The Black Bull
The Black Bull is a great Inn, fantastic food and great cask ale selection. They do B&B too in some v.nice rooms. Live music throughout the year and a lovely Sunday Carvery.
On 4th September 2008
- rating: 10
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