Tom Tavener of Malton updates his guide on Sam Smith’s pubs

The list is compiled by Malton man Tom Tavener who has posted on Facebook Groups about the Tadcaster-based brewery that it has 315 pubs overall, with 152 identified as open, 145 closed and 17 of undetermined status.

Tom says he carries out the research by trawling the Facebook groups concerned with beer and the Sam Smith’s brewery as well as seeking out job vacancies the brewery posts on GumTree as well as its own runapub.co.uk website.

Tom began doing this 18 months ago, bringing together several former listings of the Sam Smith’s openings and closings, which he regularly updates to keep relevant.

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He told the Press: “It seems a bit stable now, with just the odd adjustment. The list gives drinkers a reference if they want to visit a Sam Smith’s pub.”

The Sun Inn at Long Marston is openm (Image: Darren Greenwood)

Tom says he is a fan of the beer but he takes a neutral stance over its policies banning digital devices, as well as dogs and children, that causes so much controversy and debate.

He continued: “I think it’s a great product, the beers are fantastic. The range of beers too and the tradition behind them is marvellous.”

“Humphrey [Smith the chairman] has stuck to his values. It’s makes it more than a business but an estate.”

Tom has noticed the brewery has been making more of an effort to fill its empty pubs, which might be a sign of wider changes to come at the brewery.

The flagship Angel and White Horse at Tadcaster is closed (Image: PA)

Whether this affects rules concerning children and phones, remains to be seen, with Tom saying other pubs are more family-friendly, leaving Sam’s Brewery with its own market.

He said: “It’s their business. They run it how they like. They have done well to keep brewing as long as they have. I respect how he keeps it going. The heritage that’s been maintained is incredible.”

And no doubt his latest listings will stir up further debate.

Tome added: It’s just a way of getting people talking about the estate. That’s what keeps it up to date.”

The listings, dated June 1, records most Sam Smith’s pubs in Tadcaster and Knaresborough are closed, with several closed in York.

The Wellington Inn, York, is closed (Image: Maxine Gordon)

The list for North Yorkshire included: Radcliffe Arms, Follifoot (closed); Harewood Arms, Follifoot (open); Greyhound Inn, Killinghall,( Closed); Railway Inn, Spofforth (closed); Gardener’s Arms, Harrogate (closed), Commercial Hotel, Knaresborough (closed); Marquis of Granby, Knaresborough (closed); Wellington Inn, Knaresborough (closed); Golden Ball, Scarborough (closed); Red Bear, Sherburn-in-Elmet (open); Hare and Hounds, Stutton, (closed); Angel and White Horse, Tadcaster, (closed); Bay Horse, Tadcaster (closed); Britannia Inn, Tadcaster (closed); Falcon Inn, Tadcaster (closed); Howden Arms, Tadcaster (open), Royal Oak, Tadcaster (open); White Swan, Tadcaster (closed); The Jolly sailors, Whitby (closed) and The Plough, Whitby (open).

Closer to York we have Roebuck inn, Appleton Roebuck (open); Shoulder of Mutton, Appleton Roebuck (closed); Buckles Inn, Bilbrough (closed); Ebor Inn, Bishopthorpe (open); Crown Inn, Bolton Percy (closed); Blacksmith Arms, Farlington (open); Wellington Inn, Fulford (closed); Tiger Inn, Haxby (open); Sun Inn, Long Marston (open); Castle Inn, Sheriff Hutton (open); Malt Shovel, Oswaldkirk (closed); Tankard Inn, Rufforth (closed); Cricketers Arms, Selby (open); Blacksmith Arms, Skelton (open); Cross Keys Inn, Stillingfleet (closed); Six Bells, Strensell (open); Boot and Shoe, Tockwith (open); Agar Arms, Warthill (closed), Greyhound Inn, Saxton (open).

In York we have Brigardier Gerard (open); Brown Cow (closed); Burns Hotel (open); Crystal Palace (open);  Kings Arms (open); Sea Horses Hotel (open); Trafalgar Bay (closed) and York Arms (closed).

In West Yorks we have the Admiral Hawke , Boston Spa (closed); Fox and Hounds, Boston Spa (open); Red Lion, Bramham (closed); Old Star Inn, Clifford (closed) and the Crown Inn, Wetherby (closed).