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The Howden Arms, Tadcaster

40 High Street
Tadcaster
LS24 9AT

Phone: 01937832887

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Tadcaster Central

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Graham Coombs left this review about The Howden Arms

A cute little Sam Smith's pub in their usual brown and cream colour scheme, quite plain and traditional but an effort has been made to cheer it up a bit and it is not an unpleasant place for a pint. Sadly still no cask ale.

On 3^rd October 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 4065 recommendations about 3997 pubs]

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Howden Arms

Compact, old-school Samuel Smith pub pointedly located directly across the road from the 'opposition' John Smith's Brewery. It also has the benefit of actually being open, unlike so many of Humph's outlets these days. Apart from that, there is limited seating and standing space in the small bar area (but there's just about room for the dartboard at the back), but a few small tables in the plainly decorated lounge to the right of the entrance. No cask OBB these days, but the XXXX Best tasted as good as that keg beer gets.

On 23^rd November 2024 - rating: 6
[User has posted 9258 recommendations about 9258 pubs]

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Old Boots left this review about The Howden Arms

A small low ceilinged Sams hous and guess what with a traditional interior, directly opposite the front gate of the John Smiths Brewery. It has an undoored two room layout, with a long room containing the counter straight ahead and a small snug with bench seating at Britannias to the right, decorated with old Taddy photos. The main bar is popular and has a traditional mix of booths and tables and chairs, again decorated with old Taddy photos. Beer quality is fairly poor for the cask OBB. Judging by the hi-vis jackets some punters may work across the road.

On 28^th January 2020 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 4293 recommendations about 3953 pubs]

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Map location corrected by Old Boots

Ulleskelf, 3.55 miles, 1 hr 8 min walk (show)
Church Fenton, 6.29 miles, 2 hr 1 min walk (show)
Sherburn-in-Elmet, 7.25 miles, 2 hr 19 min walk (show)

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6th Oct 2026, 14:42

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6th Oct 2026, 12:26

Picture submitted by Graham Coombs