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Royal Oak, Ripon

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Operator: Timothy Taylor
36 Kirkgate, Ripon, HG4 1PB (View on Google Map)
(01765) 602284
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Housed in an 18th Century coaching inn, beautifully renovated in a modern idiom, in the centre of historic Ripon between the cathedral and the Market Square. Timothy Taylor's most northerly tied house, the Royal Oak serves a top quality range of the brewery's beers alongside one other pale from another Yorkshire brewery. Separated into relaxed dining areas with log burning stoves and comfortable seating, with a first class locally sourced menu. Accommodation is available in six stylish and comfortable bedrooms including a hearty English breakfast. At the Obelisk in the nearby Market Square at 9pm every night the Ripon Hornblower sets the night watch as has happened each night for 1,000 years.

Note that this pub charges a premium on the price of half pints.

Historic Interest

18th Century coaching inn, Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
04/08/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Timothy Taylor
Pub ID
HAR/7665
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 12 times.
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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Royal Oak, Ripon.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Royal Oak, Ripon.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark Brown Ale • 4.3% Spotted 22 times.
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark

Spotted 22 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Royal Oak, Ripon.

ABV 4.3%
Style Brown Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Usually at least two seasonal Taylor's beers are also served

Changing beers typically include: Ossett - White Rat , Saltaire (varies) , Timothy Taylor (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Terraced patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
front bar only
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Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

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