Kings Arms

Standard Sammy Smith pub so you should know what to expect. Not great drink choices with their standard no phones/swearing rules. Was staying around the corner for a few days and as this was on the river, with outside seating, stopped in for a quick one before moving on.

Nice historic pub. It's a Samuel Smith so they only sell Samuel Smith beer. If you like that you're in luck. If not then give it a go. Also because it's a Samuel Smith, mobile phones are banned because they want you to talk to each other. If your want to talk about something that's on your phone, I don't know what you could do. I've taken two photos for your delight, with my phone. Many Bothans died to bring us this information.

On a recent business trip to York we stopped for lunch at the Kings Arm. Well no lunch was had and we simply had a drink and left. Why? I have never come across a more rude bartender than the one working here, and is saying something. If this was my establishment this lad would not be there. Not a please or thank you just rude remarks about queuing, what he could do because he was the bartender, and not us your mobile phone. If this lad does not like his job then he should leave and get another perhaps street sweeping. He certainly should not be working behind a bar with his attitude.

Sorry I didn't immediately see your sign about no cell phones. I was busy being a tourist and thought the place was cool and I enjoy photography. My bad. I said sorry and thanks for the heads up. Thanks bar tender for telling me so rudely. Thanks again, bar maids, for yelling at me that you were serious about the phone when I was merely opening my bag to put my phone away. I responded I understand and that I was not using it but you all chose to berate me rather than see I was complying. It's no wonder your bar is empty; plenty of other great pubs and restaurants in York. Perhaps quit that job and go find some zen and happiness somewhere. It's obviously a toxic environment. Peace out, man.

Very nice bar right on the front of the river. Floods occasionally! Good selection of Sam Smith's beers, friendly staff - typical Sam Smith's pub policy of no phones etc! Great place to visit.