The Bishops Blaize in Test Valley

Great staff amazing atmosphere 👏

Always inclusive! Always welcoming! Always a great evening spent here! ✨️ plenty of event on all week, the staff are excellent and up for a laugh 😃 could not recommend more 😀

Good atmosphere and helpful staff. Look forward to visiting again.

Friendly pub with good Ale.. Nice and clean.

The Bishop Blaize in Romsey is a charming gem offering a delightful blend of cozy ambiance and top-notch service. Known for its inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, this pub is a haven for those seeking quality & relaxed social setting. Boasting a diverse selection of beverages, patrons can relax while enjoying a warm and welcoming environment. The establishment’s commitment to customer satisfaction and consistently high standards makes it a standout choice for locals and visitors alike.

Great evening with live music fab staff clean welcoming xx

Friendly warm welcome with brilliant range of beer, one of the cheaper pubs in Romsey.

Great little pub on the edge of town! Parking, beer garden, dog friendly, pool, darts, log burner, really friendly staff and lovely locals!

And hoc visit to the pub as waiting on grandson! Friendly pub, obviously a well known to locals!

Bring Your Own Real Ale, I have been drinking there for the last 12+ years and I now buy my beer at the garage next door as the new “owner “ doesn’t get any in. It’s like a Library without Books His loss 🍺

Came here for a pub stop as a group of Leeds fans on the way down to Southampton - very friendly and welcoming staff, nice beer garden- Though one by one the lagers kept dropping off tap.. Madri was off as soon as we arrived and then they ran out of Stella too. But overall was a nice welcoming place.

I went here for the beggars fair, nice little pub, quite a few drink options and lovely staff.

Fun and friendly welcoming staff

The Bishops Blaize provided a great atmosphere during the Beggars fair in July 2022. There was a massive stage for live music, an outside bar, entertainment for kids including faceprinting and bubbles. It was impressive since the new managers had only taken over a few days before.

Brilliant new owners - have made such a difference - was there for The Polly Morris band for Beggars fair. warm welcome - keen prices - great service and atmosphere - excellent all round

Hmm 🤔, great background music. Sadly only larger, cider, and corporate Doombar in bottles to drink! Surely a trip to Asda to get a selection of bottled ales and craft beers at 4 for £6 and sell for £5, no brainer, and keeps for years. Garden also needs some attention and a good clean up.

Nice friendly little pub with good beer

Great staff Welcoming friendly had a great laugh Being northerners it was like being in a pub back home , definitely visit again

Wonderful pub full of lovely people. More budgies than expected

0 star if I could, funny how there are a fair few reviews of staff assaulting members of the public, can see why. Wouldn't step foot in this place of you paid me.

It's just such a lovely pub! A proper pub! The service is amazing and friendly even with the Covid restrictions. The new manager has done so well with its new decor transformation.. i can't wait for things to open properly to see the full potential this pub has!!

Great outside area plenty of seating,nice friendly staff

Not following covid guidelines, server no mask. Drinks unexpectedly expensive, £20 for 3 pints of beer and 1/2 pint of soft drink, but still okay if you want a quick pint.

Wandered in here to look for a place to watch the recent Arsenal match (came from out of town). Literally laughed at for wearing a mask by almost everyone in the pub. Everyone literally doing what should not be done during Covid and marching up to the bar, no social distancing etc. We eventually left because the clientele all started singing ‘oh the weather outside is frightful’ because we were wearing big coats and hats (it’s November). I don’t think anybody in this place has even seen anyone from outside Romsey before and there’s a certain phrase I’d like to describe them as (those who sleep with their sheep) which I will not mention on this website. We didn’t even experience what the service/drinks were like but we’d just like to warn everyone to avoid this place like the plague if visiting Romsey.

Great friendly place, lovely staff. And some great characters like to drink here. Pop in if you are in or passing through Romsey.

A place for drinkers, a great place to call in with the dog after a long walk. Good Guinness and very friendly

Pretty much the only boozer in Romsey to still show live football. Lovely stuff

Lovely pub just outside of the town centre with a parking area at the rear. There is a lovely outside seating area and the staff are friendly. The pub is not just for locals and welcomes people from outside of Romsey. They have entertainment such as music acts and karaoke so worth checking the blackboard outside or on their Facebook page.

Great bunch of locals! Guests always made welcome though. Needs a bit of TLC decor wise. Garden is good.

Lovely pub good atmosphere enjoyed the disco when I was there

Great pub run by an enthusiastic couple. Excellent selection of beers and a lovely beer garden for the summer months.

Great atmosphere, extremely busy but staff did a great job... Beggars fair

Grate place to go for the beggers fair

Very good pub and there is a very lovely barmaid (V) Congratulations...

Ok and that's about it. I honestly thought it was invisible as it took 2 members of staff chatting to each other over 2 minutes to realise i was there. Obviously there conversation was more important than serving me a pint.

As a single lady of a certain age I feel I can go in anytime and get a warm welcome from Vickie and her team...the gin corner is a great touch I would recomend the Rhubarb and ginger. We need to support our local tradional pubs like The Bishops Blaize..

Old style pub with wood burner giving a warm welcome.

Beer good, Moon Dance real ale. Slight elderflower overtone!

A little gem of a place. The new managers are friendly as are the locals. Has a lot of live music, which can be a blessing or a curse depending on what you're after. Decent sized garden, parking for people who'd rather a coke than an ale. Oh yeah, it's an ale pub rather than a lager pub.

Led to believe this was a Weatherspoons. No. Would not re visit.

Proper pub with a dartboard good mix of ages

I took my elderly Father for a drink and hopefully a bite to eat. Pub was difficult to get into for the elderly and infirm, no food and could certainly do with some TLC.

Good entertainment for all ages

A locals pub friendly with good beer.

Small quaint but friendly staff

Popped in on a couple of evenings as we were at the nearby theatre. Was alright but got the distinct impression this is a 'local pub for local people' and you did not want to be behind any of them in the queue as you were always going to be served last. Beer was fine and there is a reasonable garden - it is what it is.

Very local pub. Not especially welcoming.

Nice pint, pleasant bar staff and sky sports

Lovely pub with very friendly staff and a lovely pub dog. The beer is good as is the decor. There is a big, traditional cottage fire and lots of real locals.

Nice cosy friendly pub No frills just good beer

Since the new owners have taken over there is a deffinate lack of atmosphere. Now I love dogs but I don’t want to go to a pub and see it walking along the bar. I wouldn’t let my children do that so why would they let a dog? And they’re talking about bringing in basket food. There is no way I’d eat in a place like that. As for the drinks I hear there is a good selection of beers I don’t drink beer but the drinks we had were warm, half empty and in dirty glasses. Such a shame as I used to be proud to call this my local.

Will never be the same again :(

Amazing, friendly pub and very welcoming towards new customers.

Such a lovely and friendly pub. Good Ales and beer. Bar staff are lovely and very helpful and manager and owners are more than happy to help with any of your needs. Will definitely be returning!

Small cosy pub. Friendly people.

Gone seriously downhill since the new owners have taken over.

Went here with a few friends for a night out . If you like good bar brawl then this is the place for you . The landlady starts fights and her family assaults paying customers. Not to mention the grown men pushing women around . Avoid like the plague

Absolutely awful pub if I could give it 0 stars I would!! Avoid like the plague! The owners are uneducated animals very aggressive people, would'nt recommend the place to my worst enemy.

I wouldn’t even give this pub 1 star but unfortunately I have to! Massively gone downhill since previous owners left, they start mass brawls and fight and punch their customers and try and sweep everything under the carpet taking no responsibility themselves. The manager down there attacks his customers if you like to have a fight this is the pub to visit as the staff and owners love to start! Such a shame as was such a nice pub before u fortunately new owners have no experience running a pub and are horrid people!

Came here Saturday evening with some friends. Had a mvery enjoyable evening until the landlady decided to have a lock in. After serving very intoxicated customers all evening (including the landladys partner who was in no way fit for more drink) a brawl kicked off. There were punches swinging from everywhere. The landladys family or friends were running up to local people from behind, punching them and even pulling girls hair and punching them. I was very frightened I couldn’t even get out as they had locked us in which I feel must be a health and safety issue considering how small it is there? I used to enjoy coming here when Wayne and Paula were running it. The new people have only been there a couple of months and already they are causing trouble god knows what it’s going to be like in a years time

If you want to go to a rough pub where the land lady and her partner starts a complete brawl this is the place for you. Since the previous owners left this place has seriously gone downhill. They serve very intoxicated customers. I witnessed them punching and pulling girls hair, a couple of guys had their teeth broke and was rushed to hospital. There was blood everywhere and they locked all of the doors so nobody could get out, not even a fire exit. It was like something from a nightmare

A proper 'local' pub, very friendly.

Proper local pub. Mix of local people. Friendly atmosphere.

A lively pub where people can just be themselves with no need for pretence

Pleasant little pub. Upholstery could do with a clean.

The landlady Victoria was nice and friendly - good selection of beers and ales well worth a visit

I went here for the first time ever today. The new owners were really friendly, and discussed their plans to inject more into the place, having only taken over 3 weeks ago.Good selection of ales.Making use of the kitchen would be a plus by serving food or even bar snacks. Will definitely return.

A proper pub... good ales and a friendly clientele. Not had a chance to try the food.

Had a right good time there , new manager right laugh.

Been my local for a number of years now. It has a number of locals from all walks of life. Plumbers, office workers, all sorts. It's great fun and fully licensed sky sports and BT sports showing football, rugby and anything else you can think of. No food served here as it's a "drinkers" pub. Live band every Saturday and in the premier league pre season there's music every Sunday afternoon.

Rock solid no frills English boozer. Want food? Go to a restaurant. Want good beer? Come here. 🙂

Good friendly pub. Decent selection of ales. Nice outdoor area.

its up for sale so hopefully the next owner will inject a bit of love, very shabby but good ale from the keg, not a destination pub more local workmen.

Great little pub. Great live music and sports often. Cozy garden

Proper Boozer definitely worth a visit during six nations or Romsey beggars fair

Good beer and sports pub. Could do with some updating.

Crowd is always friendly even to non locals. Drinks prices are reasonable and the staff are always polite. Atmosphere always very good. Live music available every Saturday night

Good beer and atmosphere. Will pop in again!

Great Local pub..always a friendly welcome and atmosphere. Due to mine Hosts Wayne and Paula and Staff..

Great local pub good for football watching and real ale drinking

I seldom go in here as it has a feel of a pub for local people feel, not that it is a bad thing but I sense you need to have been regular attendees at the bar before it feels like "your" local. Always good and busy, often with live bands or football. The beer is good and the wine selection broad enough for me. The pub always throws itself into local events with gusto, the regulars and staff like to have fun.

A group of four of us visited this venue to see the band Misdirected, who were very good, during our short stay at this pub. We ordered drinks, the girl behind the bar was very polite and apologetic about the fact that they didn't accept cards, which was no problem. We sat at the only empty table in a very full pub. The lights above the table were extremely bright, which is probably why nobody had sat there. One of our group loosened off a couple of the bulbs which made it much better. He was quickly accused by a customer of stealing light bulbs, which he hadn't done and politely explained that he hadn't! Not long after that a very rude male member of staff came over and started having a go about the light bulbs! It was totally unnecessary and we would have stayed for the whole evening if it wasn't for this ridiculous issue! We all left our unfinished drinks and went to a pub where the staff are welcoming and polite. The male member of staff needs to value new customers as we would have spent a fair bit of money there all evening plus enjoyed the band if it hadn't been for his attitude.

Friendly pub, great live music.

Great old school pub. No regular food or it would be 5 stars.

Really nice pub. Friendly atmosphere.

This pub always is at the end of me and my mates Test Valley bike rides and we love it. It's one of those pubs you can always swap a bit of banter with bar staff and punters. Beer is also good

Having recently moved into the area, was looking for a local pub to watch the rugby. Having found the Bishop's Blaize we were immediately made to feel welcome by the locals, enjoyed much good natured banter. Good beer, large outside area with heaters, ghost service even when busy. What's not to like? Definitely my local of choice from here on in.

Came here to celebrate new year's eve, it was a busy night but still managed to get served within a reasonable time. Friendly efficient staff, would recommend to anybody who likes a good pint and a friendly crowd

Went in here a couple of months ago to listen to a live band and was 'grunted at' by the...

El pub. Y puerta del personal del bar personal agradable. creó un divertido encantadora atmósfera acogedora para la feria de mendigo. Las bebidas estaban a un precio razonable. Sólo un retrete de señoras así que había un poco de cola. Se admiten perros bienvenidos también.

A real pub with real people.Good ale

Ha sido mi local por 5 años, así que sé muy bien. Esto es un auténtico pub propio, sin dinero en efectivo, no hay comida, es un lugar para hablar, beber, ver deportes o escuchar música.

Real Ale on gravity and live music. What's not to like?

I can't belive some of these reviews! This pub is friendly and welcoming with great beer and great locals who are as welcoming as the landlord and landlady.

I've had some bad pub experiences in my life but this was one of the worst. The pub looks inviting from the outside, but inside the atmospheres a different matter. My wife was sworn at when she asked for a cloth to wipe our table (not even our mess!!!), and the landlord (?) didn't have the decency to lower his voice when discussing her with another customer at the bar. Charming. And the beer was crap too..... cant believe its in the good beer guide as advertised

With beautiful flower baskets adorning the outside and loads of parking at the rear, with an outside large patio area, parts covered in case of rain, and HEATERS ! This is a small and very friendly pub - the Landlords Wayne & Paula are very welcoming and you can often find them behind the bar. There are live bands on the weekends, and they put on events that are interesting and different. They hold an annual fundraising cycle and the food, in the form of a barbecue, is amazing - fresh food with variety. As far as I know, they don't offer in-house food on a regular basis. I used to drink red wine, and I can say that their house red wine is very good. Service is excellent. Public areas are clean. Staff are friendly. Good vibe.

Went here for a drink and to see a friend's live band 'Vinyl Beat' playing on a Saturday evening.The band were great and had everyone singing along, even those that just popped in for a quick drink before going on to a restaurant.The only down side was the sour faced lady behind the bar. She sat there all night looking like hell was about to freeze over...and I've since found out she was the landlady! Not the welcoming face you'd expect in a pub in these difficult economic times...if it wasn't for the band I would have gone somewhere more friendly. The young lad behind the bar was pleasant and worked hard...take note landlady, or you'll soon be joining the hundreds of pubs going to the wall each year!

A very homely pub, a return to the traditional 'local' but welcoming to all-comers. As first time visitors we were shown a warm and friendly reception, and were remembered when we returned a couple of months later. Regular entertainment of a good/high quality is to be found on offer most weekends,