In 2011 Ben took over The Tanners Arms and now its a totally different pub!! He has an excellent range of well kept real ales at reasonable prices. The place is now clean and inviting with a lovely welcoming woodburning stove. The open mic music sessions (last Friday of every month) are great fun and always popular. Here's wishing Ben... More

This is a proper pub in every sense of the word. The night we visited there were people spilling out onto the street, a fantastic range of beers and spirits, great live music, baked goods being given out by the owner and friendly regulars, all of which combined to create a wonderful atmosphere. It was clear to see why the... More

Just returned from a short break in Alnwick and visited the Tanners every night. Very cosy and friendly, the pub has a nice range of real ales and a juke box with a varied and interesting selection of music which was not too intrusive. We were lucky enough to enjoy a rare beer from Tempest Brewery of Kelso which was... More

England is famed for its great british pubs and this is why. The Tanners is cosy like an old mans armchair, with an oldey worldey charm that makes you want to sit around with mates with a pint of the good stuff in your hand. If you like All Bar One and Pitcher and Piano this is not for you.... More