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No 29 Alehouse & Gin Bar, Richmond

16th September 2025

Outside view of the No 29 Alehouse and Gin bar pub.

On the way home, we decided to have a drink in the No 29 Alehouse and Gin Bar in Richmond, North Yorkshire. It’s a new entry in the Good Beer Guide (2026 edition). It’s a pleasant place to spend a little time, just out of town on French Gate. Parking can be problematical.

Richmond is a very expensive place and full of money, so I was expecting a very high price for my pint. I was quite surprised; it only cost £4.80 and was excellent. We sat in the window watching the world go by.

The food (tapas) looked excellent, but a bit pricy. There was a party of four eating tapas next to us, and they looked and smelt excellent. I suspect this bar is more of an eatery that an ale house. I wouldn’t want to spend a lot of time here, but it was pleasant.

First Published: 16th September 2025

Author: Paul Chappell

Tags: North-YorkshirePubs