Bishops Blaize
Market Place, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QL
- Ingoing Cost:
- £15,000
- Annual Rent:
- £18,000
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The Bishops Blaize is a historic pub dating back to 1546, proudly standing in the heart of Richmond’s Market Square, near the River Swale on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As the oldest pub in town, it enjoys strong community ties and consistent custom from locals, tourists, and nearby Catterick Barracks. Its prime location offers excellent visibility, free town-centre parking, and easy access via the A1 and regular bus routes. A trusted hub for local clubs and social groups, the Bishops Blaize is also ideally placed on the Coast to Coast walk, making it a welcoming stop for walkers exploring Richmond's rich Georgian heritage and stunning surroundings.
Inside the Bishops Blaize, guests are welcomed into a warm and characterful space. The main bar area features a well-stocked galley-style bar and a raised dining section perfect for diners. A cosy snug with bench seating offers lovely views over Richmond’s Market Square, while a second, quieter snug bar with an open fire and darts board provides the perfect spot to relax. Upstairs, a fully equipped commercial kitchen supports a thriving food offer, alongside a flexible function room used for events, meetings, and community gatherings. The second floor hosts three en-suite letting rooms for overnight stays, complemented by a top-floor laundry room for added convenience.
To the rear, a charming courtyard offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of Richmond Castle, while pavement seating at the front invites guests to enjoy the vibrant market atmosphere.
There is no private accommodation at this site.
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Live Entertainment
The Bishops Blaize is a well-established, traditionally wet-led pub with a strong reputation for its premium drinks offering and popular cocktail menu. Currently trading across all three elements, the business leans 60% towards drink sales, with 30% from food and 10% from its high-quality letting rooms. The food offer is centred around a traditional, crowd-pleasing menu, enhanced by well-loved themed nights such as “Two for £20,” pie and a pint, burger and drink, and pizza nights, along with Saturday bar snacks and hearty Sunday lunches, all of which are consistently well received by regulars and visitors alike. The pub also offers three beautifully refurbished en-suite letting rooms: a spacious family room, a twin, and a double, each finished to a high standard, providing a comfortable and convenient stay.
The landlords are looking for an experienced and dynamic licensee to take charge of this beautifully multifaceted pub business. This is a standout opportunity for somebody driven with a proven track record in running a successful, community-focused pub, ideally with experience spanning wet-led trade, quality food service, and guest accommodation. The landlords are seeking someone with a true passion for hospitality, strong leadership, and the ambition to build on the current trade while confidently re-establishing the pub as a key player in the local market. The ideal applicant requires commercial awareness, operational expertise, and a proactive mindset alongside a clear vision and the ability to maintain consistently high standards across all areas of the business. The ideal candidate will come with strong cash flow, a solid marketing presence, and the skills to leverage social media to drive visibility, footfall, and community engagement. But above all, we’re looking for someone ready to embed themselves in the Richmond community, someone who can build lasting relationships, become a recognised and trusted presence, and create a welcoming pub atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back time and again.
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