Upmarket popular pub converted from the ground floor of former Victorian canalside warehouse with timber flooring, traditional wooden furniture and cast iron pillars provide an insight to its former use. Blackboards list the real ales with tasting notes, usually nine are available with a selection of bitters, stouts, milds or porters. Many are from local breweries. Ciders and Perrys listed separately and served from the cellar and was branch cider pub of the year 2018. Children are not allowed at any time. Plenty of canopied seating.

Early opening time may be flexible but alcohol is not served early doors. Old Harkers Arms was the first pub in what has proven to be the highly successful Brunning & Price empire.