The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Wine and Spirit Vaults, 1 Smithford Street

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1867	1895	WINE AND SPIRIT VAULTS
	1895	1929	COVENTRY ARMS
In 1867 John Dell advertised for persons wishing to tender to make alterations to his newly acquired premises at 1 Smithford Street, which he opened in October that year for his Wine and Spirit business. It continued as a Wine and Spirit Vaults until 1895 when William Harrison began to advertise the COVENTRY ARMS.
LICENSEES: 1867 - 1878 John Dell, wine and spirit merchant 1878 - 1883 William James Lewis and William Willis Ridley, wine and spirit merchants for the Leamington Brewery 1886 - 1893 William Treaddell, wine and spirit merchant 1894 - 1903 William Harrison (Lucas, Blackwell and Arkwright, brewers)
Street plan of 1893