Victoria Arms in Richmondshire

This place has to be one of very few genuine pubs left! Don't visit if you prefer modern sterile,souless pubs

Like I say it’s stepping into a different world, but a nice one, great crack from Neil, decent pint, and once he gets that bloody moped fixed, there won’t be so much of a petrol smell, but all part of the character. You need to go, really....

If you think you're something special and want sanitised everything, why not jump on a plane and head to Dubai or somwhere equally as false. Oh sorry it's 2020 and you can't. However, when the lockdown ends, mark my words the Victoria Arms will be open again, with Neil, son of the Great Ralph Daykin, continuing the tradtion of no nonsense real ale and a bag of crisps, served alongside the odd lamb brought in from the cold. If you're prissy, prim and proper don't bother, the owner I am sure doesn't care either way but don't get all up yourself and moan on here just because you want 2020 fake standards. you can go to Spoons in Richmond a few miles down the road and sit knowing you are in modern slavery hell.

Words cannot describe this little gem. A proper no frills "lost in time" pub with a genuine landlord

We went to the pub , me my wife and her father. We walked from Thornton Rust which took us about 25 minutes. The pub is different to any other ones that we have been in but in a good way. We met the landlord his mother and her other son. They were full of information and history off the area. The beer was nice ( Theakstons) , Black sheep was not available but John Smith's was also on. Log fire was lit and cosy.

We last visited The Victoria some thirty years ago-always promising ourselves that we would return-it hasn't changed a bit-still a step back in time. Landlord somewhat quirky,but happy to chat-probably happy to see customers-the beer was surprisingly well kept. Well worth a visit. This is a review of the pub-there is no restaurant

I suggest people avoid this place. We just dropped in and regretted it. The place is fundamentally dirty. We witnessed very bad hygiene practices. It's a pity the "Scores on the Doors" people don't visit anonymously as customers. Poor quality beer anyway. Unwelcoming atmosphere. Avoid.

We visited last weekend when my 13 year old mixed race son was asked if he was drinking jungle juice. I didn't even understand at first. This was repeated several times -" bet he likes jungle juice" - along with "where's he from them?" And something about being dropped into a jungle. The landlord had clearly had a few (and was smoking his roll-ups behind the bar) and thought he was funny. I never thought I'd have to apologise to my son for someone treating him like that. Absolutely unacceptable treating anyone like that, especially a child. Avoid it like the plague.

Some people will respect the sheer don't-give-a-monkey's on show here, others will think it a bit manky. I liked the place and I liked the guy, and I even put up with him playing a bad-quality karaoke backing tape incredibly loudly, but I have to draw the line at him chain-smoking at the bar. If it hadn't been for that we'd have liked to stay longer. If you go, be prepared to take it as you find it.

The Victoria Arms is like Dales pubs used to be. It literally hasn’t changed in decades. But before you get all glassy eyed and whimsical, thinking it’ll be all quaint and charming... it is not. It still has a very rough look, feel and atmosphere and is genuinely what these remote Dales pubs used to be like. So, before you go... 1. Read all the reviews - the good and the bad, so you know what to expect 2. Go with an open mind 3. Seriously, go with an open mind 4. Don’t expect any mod-cons 5. Seriously, don’t expect any mod-cons 6. Bear in mind Ralph opens when he wants. Try knocking. This is a fantastically authentic old style pub experience, so don’t worry about muddy boots or taking Dogs along... or worry that you’ll be paying through the nose for drinks... but do go!

Excellent Old style traditional pub, Atmosphere and character. Friendly landlord reasonable priced drinks. You really should visit it soon pubs like this an endangered species we will miss them when there gone.

Well, after reading all the reviews I went there with an open mind. First visit was in November, so not exactly a touristy busy time. In fact I was only person there. But what a delight, if you are expecting a barren and sterile place like a Wetherspoons, move on. The landlord is very friendly and likes to chat. I went in November, so not exactly a touristy busy time, BUT the landlord was very friendly and had time to chat. I certainly will be visiting the pub again. Really is a gem AND is dog friendly!

We visited this place 12yrs ago and we used to talk about it often so we decided to give it another visit thinking it would be closed . To our surprise it was still open with the same friendly landlord . You most go with a open mind and think how the pubs was 100yrs ago . No sheep to be seen but lots of stuffed animals . I like the idea of his draught proof on the windows cills it was a dead foxes bushy tail which I found amusing also the fox that urinates on you has you walk past (Water) was very funny. A must for anyone with a sense of humour and a open mind .

Usual pub grub, but happy with that just went in because in need of something, prices perhaps a bit higher than you expect but remember not a town pub relies on visitors which is very seasonal trade. Marston brewery well renowned for their ales, but as a teetotaller cannot say more as I only sampled soft drinks.. Perhaps not a pub for the faimt-hearted more a workers pub atmospherre.

Fantastic scruffy pub that serves a good pint (which had run out) and doesn't cater for coffee drinking , must have indoor toilet type people. Don't come here if you want three flavours of crisps on offer, or two for that matter. But for a drink in an eccentric dingy dusty old pub this place cant be beaten.

Mi esposa y yo nos detuvimos para una taza de café por la mañana, media y cómo nos hubiera gustado que no! El lugar está muy sucio, con suciedad y miseria por todas partes; polvo, rotos los muebles, esterillas de cerveza y periódico, animales antiguos sembrados de relleno en la pared y sin una palabra de mentira, ovejas excrementos por todo el suelo. Nunca nos dimos cuenta de esta última atracción hasta que entramos en la barbaridad de cosas y el olor en el coche más tarde nos recordaba de la experiencia.

Los brazos de Victoria parece un pub pintoresco para visitar. Una palabra de advertencia. . . ¡NO! ! !

Estuvimos aquí como parte de un viaje en autobús. parecía cerrado cuando llegamos, pero llamó a la puerta y el propietario salimos seguido de un cordero. Sí, eso es correcto. Pila, y nos dio un paso atrás en el tiempo, el bar está lleno de cabezas de animales de peluche, curiosidades, iluminación de neón intermitente y extraño en la habitación trasera. Mesa de billar, un antiguo fuerte, y duke invasores espacio para entretenimiento.

Cuatro de nosotros nos llamamos en como parte de un tour por los pubs. Había leído los informes anteriores y curiosidad lo mejor de nosotros. Bien vale la pena el esfuerzo. Bienvenidos pronto se convirtió en ambivalente bromas buena y una experiencia agradable. Si prefiere una decoración tipo boutique, este lugar no es para ti, sin embargo si quieres una verdadera experiencia de Yorkshire de una época pasada debe llamar. Instalaciones básicas pero no disuadió a llamar para una sesión adecuada en el futuro para una experiencia inolvidable.

Este pub hay que verlo para creerlo. Es un lugar pintoresco hogareño. Sí huele tan sólo llegar a él. Los muebles probablemente necesitas un buen fettle. Es peor cuando el fuego está encendido y las puertas cerradas. La casera Pat, me sirve con dos palos viernes permanente como su hijo había ido para tumbarme y ella no podía llegar hasta él, a pesar de que gritaba él durante 10 minutos. Ella tenía un montón de Knowledge Village y el propietario del Green Dragon nr Hawes sábado charlando en el bar. Se siente ya que es tan pequeño que son casi dondequiera que estés. Es como retroceder en el tiempo, pero en el buen sentido. La jukebox antiguo estaba lleno de música de los 70 que necesita una canción a la rampa a toda velocidad. Pat's hijo Neil sirve Sábado y era amable y hablador. Puedo confirmar que las plantas en la ventana estaban vivos cuando visto por última vez. Las bebidas eran buenas por cierto. Tratamos de oveja negra, lager y sidra

He estado pase los brazos victoria durante años, y siempre nos vuelve en algún momento.

Paramos aquí en nuestro camino de vuelta de las carreras era sábado por la noche a las 9.30 pm. El propietario era la aspiradora el suelo y cerramos la puerta en la cara...! Estábamos tan curiosos nos detuvimos de nuevo en nuestro próximo viaje por la puerta de un par de semanas más tarde aproximadamente a las 11.30 horas. Visita con una mente abierta es divertidísimo divertido. Siento que la señal externa Wm jóvenes antigua ha desaparecido - fue la mejor.

Veo que un adelanto anterior, volver en 2014, observó que, entre otras deficiencias, las plantas dentro de las ventanas de la victoria estaban muertos los brazos. Puedo informar que dicho plantas todavía están muertos, evidentemente de la misma negligencia derramó sobre el resto del lugar.

Mi esposa y yo nos detuvimos para una breve visita después de pasar por el pub muchas veces. Mientras nos recibió un muchacho que parecía que estaría más cómodo al volante de un tractor que un bar, que sin embargo nos aventuramos por dentro. Éramos los únicos clientes y el más pequeño de los dos bares era el único lugar abierto, sin embargo, el interior del lugar y el ambiente tranquilo hace que te sientas como habíamos viajado 50 años atrás en el tiempo.

We have passed this pub for years, it often seemed closed, but tonight we finally made it in for a drink. It is almost unratable, as any criteria used normally for pubs doesn't apply here. The only comparison, I can make, would be to compare it to the little, front room pubs you get all over Ireland. Where a family makes a few extra coins by serving drinks.

A must-visit for anyone who wants to see and experience pubs as they used to be. Not sure how to describe it as it's indescribable frankly - you'll see what I mean if you go - but please don't go if you want all the mod-cons. Look out for the 'Mouseman' bench.We loved it all!

Was taken my a couple of friends while visiting thirsk. It's like stepping back in time. You must visit it. I don't think this pub has been changed in decades. We had a fab time there.

Seeing is believing and if you get a chance do visit this pub as I think it is a rare breed.We had decent pints but the atmosphere was one of the most unusual I have experienced in pub, you could not make it up, it's unique.It's hard to rate it as it's not really in the same time zone as the rest of the country and I suspect that the owners and regulars do not care one jot what anyone else thinks anyway!All I can say is that I am glad I visited.

We decided to call in to The Victoria Arms on a walk but thought it was closed because it was covered in scaffold. Thankfully it was open and we were able to enjoy an excellent pint in a true Dales pub. Visiting this pub is an experience not to be missed.

We stopped of at this lovely old pub from a bygone age for a quiet drink and we were delighted by the service we received and the ambience of the place. We have been many times in the past and will return again.

This is one of the Dales Gems! Nay, the Countries Gems.If your in the area its a must.Don't put music on if there's cricket on radio in the living quarters, or the old girl will come in muttering about how loud it is and switch it off because she cant hear the cricket....Brilliant...First time I called in a few years back the till was just a drawer over the bar and the till roll was an old scrap of paper where the guy added the prices up with his pencil. Cant beat it, Must find a camp-site nearby so as to spend a full day there.

If you want a glam pub with lager, alcopops, wifi don't bother.However; if you want to go to a pub of character and history this place is brilliant. It was closed when we arrived but the Landlord opened up for us.My chap had a pint of ale, I have a lemonade (car - boo) and really enjoyed it. We chatted to Pat, the barman about his farming and also met Hendrix the dog!If you are a History/Historical pub person, you must go and visit. It was on a par with Beck Hole. A little gem that is so rare to come by.

Fantastic place, ignore the previous caustic reviews. This place is a gem. The owners are welcoming and you can have a very intelligent conversation with Pat. The quality of the beer is excellent. This is a truly old fashioned pub. Make the effort and turn in

We did two walks around the surrounding area and passed this 'pub' on both - Saturday and Sunday - both times the place was shut and looked in a terrible state.

Quaint and quirky with a fantastic atmosphere and great beer. Tourists, in particular foreign visitors including Americans South and Canadians in particular must call in as it's a real old fashioned country pub which are getting rarer these days. Stop by for a great pint of Black Sheep and soak up the atmosphere and part of the Dales (if you're into posh wine bars it's not for you, well neither is the Yorkshire Dales for that matter!). If you're a family, a couple, a group of friends or walkers then call by. Pool table and dart board to keep the youngsters entertained too.

We came here with eight family and friends to celebrate the birthday of my wifes twin sisters,and what a day ! this place is a gem. If any Americans out there want to see what a real country pub should be like this is the place to come. once upon a time all country pubs were like this,and the world was a better place for it.Two roaring fires, excellent beer,good friends and good conversation what more do you need? Thanks to Neil for a fantastic day,

Horrendous, DONT STOP !! Keep going.... unless you want to be shocked. The condition of these premises are a throw back to the 1920,s even the plants in the window are dead.A lovely old lady served us, but her son was the most ignorant person we have ever met !

Visited here a few times now and there's always something interesting to look at, it's basically like the front room of the house, with its open fires and stuffed animals hanging on the walls it really is a step back in time! So if your passing call in and sample a pint or two of Black sheep ale and take in the atmosphere, well worth a visit!!

We also stumbled across this pub after I stated that we would stop at the next pub and have coffee. We also thought it looked closed although a very elderly lady with a cane hobbled around the corner, so we went in... I felt quite guilty when I ordered 1 tea, 2 coffees, and 2 glasses of water, it seemed like it was putting her to too much trouble. Eventually all was on our table and to our surprise the tea and coffee were excellent. It was a fascinating place and I doubt there is another anyway near like it, so, don't be put off, and most certainly don't be in a hurry because she doesn't get around very fast and can only carry one thing at a time. Just made our day ;)

Stumbled over the Victoria Arms one dark night on the way back from Catterick to Lancaster. I thought it was closed as there was almost no sign of life from the outside. Fortunately it was open and what a place it turned out to be. Essentially it is someone's home with a small bar in it. The elderly owner and his wife were sat in the bar surrounded by the ephemera of their life - photos, stuffed animals, posters, you name it. It feels a bit 'Slaughtered Lamb' intitially but in reality is as fascinating trip into how pubs used to be run. Go quick, it's sure to change.