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About Smiths Arms
Smiths Arms is a Chef & Brewer pub in Harrogate, on Church Row in the hamlet of Beckwithshaw, and its 18th-century building has a honey-coloured sandstone exterior. Inside, an L-shaped layout puts the restaurant on one side and the bar on the other, with wooden floors, exposed stone and rafters. The menu includes cottage pie croquettes and a vegetarian selection, with vegan options as well. Sunday lunch comes with Yorkshire puddings and small jugs of gravy, and smaller portions are available for those who want them. The apple tart is served with vegan ice cream. The pub is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, apple tart, cottage pie croquettes and vegetarian and vegan options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, apple tart, cottage pie croquettes and vegetarian and vegan options.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the apple tart, described as a delight, with one noting the accompanying vegan ice cream is undetectable as such. Close behind are the Sunday lunch, with smaller portions, little jugs of proper gravy and lovely Yorkshire puddings, and the cottage pie croquettes, which one diner could have eaten by the bucket. Others name the duo of chicken and a salted caramel sundae. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and efficient, and several mention the spotless interior, the garden, dog-friendly bar area and plentiful parking. The food draws the sharpest complaints. One reviewer found the food seemed frozen then defrosted, with barely warm, mushy broccoli and a mushroom and ale pie on the cold side. Another found the burger lettuce wilted and the chicken dry, and the prawns billed as pan fried in garlic butter arrived plain with tomato sauce. Two others call the portions on the small side. One vegan diner asks for better starter options, closing a visit that still ended with that apple tart.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the apple tart, described as a delight, with one noting the accompanying vegan ice cream is undetectable as such. Close behind are the Sunday lunch, with smaller portions, little jugs of proper gravy and lovely Yorkshire puddings, and the cottage pie croquettes, which one diner could have eaten by the bucket. Others name the duo of chicken and a salted caramel sundae. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and efficient, and several mention the spotless interior, the garden, dog-friendly bar area and plentiful parking. The food draws the sharpest complaints. One reviewer found the food seemed frozen then defrosted, with barely warm, mushy broccoli and a mushroom and ale pie on the cold side. Another found the burger lettuce wilted and the chicken dry, and the prawns billed as pan fried in garlic butter arrived plain with tomato sauce. Two others call the portions on the small side. One vegan diner asks for better starter options, closing a visit that still ended with that apple tart.
Featured reviews
- pat periot-mccann
“Absolutely gorgeous food. The apple and raspberry tart is a delight. The mains were also very delicious but… the portions are on the small side. Still such an enjoyable meal that I will visit again.”
- Matt Gentle
“Lovely country style pub in the small hamlet of Beckwithshaw just outside Harrogate. Lovely old school chic, wooden floors, exposed stone and rafters etc. Amelia and Leanne's service was very good. The food was very nice, about average prices. The place is like an L shape, one side is the restaurant and one the bar. Outside seating and eating in warmer weather. Pretty good selection of beers and drinks generally. Loads of parking.”
- Christine Jonson
“Had Sunday lunch today. It was very nice. Had the smaller portions and it was lovely to see our plates not overflowing. Lovely little jugs of proper gravy, Yorkshire puds lovely. Staff were all friendly and efficient without being intrusive. Definitely on our list for a return visit.”
- Jules Leeds
“Great ambience, great service and fantastic food. Good menu choice. Clean and great decor. Dog friendly. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Loads of parking. Was served by Chloe who was friendly, efficient and professional. A great experience 💛💜”
- Jess Ely
“Gorgeous pub garden with nice atmosphere but sadly the food seems to be all frozen and then defrosted. My brocolli was barely warm and mushy and the mushroom and ale pie was on the cold side. Are all pub chains just offering mass produced frozen meals now?”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Smiths Arms is an 18th century Chef & Brewer pub restaurant in the tiny North Yorkshire hamlet of Beckwithshaw. Lying on the outskirts of Harrogate, our country pub is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Perfect for a homely meal or refreshing drink after you've been exploring the local area, sit outside in our beer garden to admire the honey-coloured sandstone exterior. Or head inside to experience our welcoming atmosphere and grab one of our food menus to choose from our range of tasty pub meals. We do a selection of dishes on our menu, along with a pub Sunday roast and a host of seasonal specials. With free WiFi, disabled facilities and coach parking, book your table at our dog- and family-friendly pub online.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Smiths Arms
- Pine Marten Harrogate4.41,6811.1 mi
sunday roast, dirty burger with beef dripping, trio of roasts
- The Nelson Inn4.67612.4 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast dinner, countryside views, dog-friendly bar area
- The Square & Compass4.41,4972.5 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday lunch, beer garden, bbq menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Arms | 4.31,444 | — | sunday lunch, apple tart, cottage pie croquettes |
| Pine Marten Harrogate | 4.41,681 | 1.1 mi | sunday roast, dirty burger with beef dripping, trio of roasts |
| The Nelson InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6761 | 2.4 mi | sunday roast dinner, countryside views, dog-friendly bar area |
| The Square & CompassReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,497 | 2.5 mi | sunday lunch, beer garden, bbq menu |
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