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About The Howden Arms
The Howden Arms is a Sam Smith's pub in Tadcaster, at 40 High St, directly opposite the John Smith's brewery. The bar serves Samuel Smith's bitter and Taddy Lager. Mobile phones are not allowed inside, so anyone who needs one uses it outside. A beer garden sits at the back of the pub, and walkers on the Ebor Way call in for a pint. The pub opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samuel smiths bitter, no mobile phone policy, taddy lager and beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samuel smiths bitter, no mobile phone policy, taddy lager and beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
Samuel Smiths bitter draws the most praise at this Tadcaster pub, described as a very good pint and really good bitter, with one visiting beer fan calling it extremely delicious. A Taddy Lager gets a mention alongside it, and several reviewers describe a quaint little pub with friendly staff, a landlord one calls a top guy, and a nice beer garden that looks kept clean. Two visitors from outside the area say they surprised a few regulars, then enjoyed good conversation, with one hearing local talk about the brewery and pub ownership. The recurring complaint is the no mobile phones rule. One walker was told to put the phone away while logging an Ebor Way route, set the pint back on the bar and left, and another waited outside with no cover from the rain, though a third reviewer counts the lack of digital distractions as a plus. One diner found the service not very friendly after asking for a towel for a wet seat, and reported both drinks flat.
Customer Review Summary
Samuel Smiths bitter draws the most praise at this Tadcaster pub, described as a very good pint and really good bitter, with one visiting beer fan calling it extremely delicious. A Taddy Lager gets a mention alongside it, and several reviewers describe a quaint little pub with friendly staff, a landlord one calls a top guy, and a nice beer garden that looks kept clean. Two visitors from outside the area say they surprised a few regulars, then enjoyed good conversation, with one hearing local talk about the brewery and pub ownership. The recurring complaint is the no mobile phones rule. One walker was told to put the phone away while logging an Ebor Way route, set the pint back on the bar and left, and another waited outside with no cover from the rain, though a third reviewer counts the lack of digital distractions as a plus. One diner found the service not very friendly after asking for a towel for a wet seat, and reported both drinks flat.
Featured reviews
- Simon Talbot
“Traditional pub with good Samuel Smiths ale. Proper boozer. No distractions from digital devices also.”
- Tanya Suter
“Not very friendly, asked for a towel to wipe a wet seat and felt uncomfortable asking,like I was putting him out,also both drinks were flat”
- Nicholas Wells
“Looking forward to this lovely pub opp the john smiths brewery which has policy of no mobile phones inside of the pub.. so outside had no covering from rain . It was dry so no problem .”
- Karl Nuttall
“Wonderful little place to visit for a pint . Very friendly and accommodating staff , good beer and prices . Honestly can't recommend enough.”
- Dave Woolloff
“Old style Sam Smiths pub. Called in for a pint after walking a section of the Ebor Way, sat in a quiet corner, got phone out to save my walking route and was told I couldn't use a phone there. I told them I was simply logging the route but no - no phones allowed Put my pint back on the bar and walked out.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Serves alcohol
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
Location
Bars near The Howden Arms
- Beagle Acomb4.01407.1 mi away£1–30Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cheap pints, pool and darts
- The Marcia Grey3.91567.3 mi away£1–40Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live music saturdays, pool table and darts, sports on tvs
- The Crooked Tap - Acomb4.82587.4 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizza van outside, live music, bar snacks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howden Arms | 4.595 | — | £1–20 | samuel smiths bitter, no mobile phone policy, taddy lager |
| Beagle AcombWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.0140 | 7.1 mi away | £1–30 | cheap pints, pool and darts |
| The Marcia GreyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.9156 | 7.3 mi away | £1–40 | live music saturdays, pool table and darts, sports on tvs |
| The Crooked Tap - AcombWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8258 | 7.4 mi away | £10–20 | pizza van outside, live music, bar snacks |
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