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Whitby has lots of great pubs. Trendy, traditional, Folkie or Goth, not to mention the real ale :)
Information was correct when this page was last edited but things change!
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The Duke Of York, 124 Church Street
Your Local :
A popular family orientated pub. Great food. Some of the best views of the lower harbour.
At the bottom of the 199 steps at the top end of Church Street.
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From "A History of Whitby's Pubs, Inns & Taverns" by Colin Waters :
The Duke of York is first listed in the early 1800s. It may have been the same public house as The Earl Grey and/or The Scarborough Arms, though this is not certain. Perhaps there was another pub on Tate Hill bank and it is remotely possible that the two were combined. The evidence against the three pubs being the same one is that different Landlords are listed in 1849 for the Scarborough Arms and The Duke, though of course publicans could have changed within a year. Harris states that The Duke of York may previously have been called The Crown, though I have found no evidence to support this. The Duke of York came under threat of closure in 1985 but this did not come about. Instead it was refurbished and outwardly altered by adding the porched doorway and other improvements. Plans to use part of the jetty at the rear of the building as an open air beer garden for the use of customers was turned down by the authorities. If the present name of the pub was changed officially from one of the other names mentioned then this would have been comparatively recently, though it is quite common for a pub to be called by its old name long after an official name change is made. There are many Duke of York public houses throughout the country named after Frederick, second son of King George the third, one time commander of the British Army in Flanders.
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The Board Inn 125 Church Street
Your Local : Has a good reputation for food. Nice views over the harbour.
Quiz nights Wednesdays and Fridays.
Also at the bottom of the 199 steps at the top end of Church Street.
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From "A History of Whitby's Pubs, Inns & Taverns" by Colin Waters :
Board Inn was a general term for a number of pubs in Whitby, many of the existing at the same time. In my researches I have come across a great variation in the number of explanations as to why this should be so, ranging from a board being used as an inn sign to save on tax to the name being a corruption of BOARDing houses or Bawdy houses.
I have been unable to find any written explanation as to why some pubs were known as the board inn (even though they sometimes had an actual pub name also), however one fact has become plain. Board Inns originally only sold beer ie they are the Beer Houses often found mention in newspaper reports etc. They were not allowed to sell wine and spirits. It would seem that most if not all also had a shop as part of the business, in the same premises. I personally can just remember the Board Inn Cliff Street where one had to go through the shop and then turn right through another door to reach the licensed premises.
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Abbey Wharf - (used to be The Shambles) A nice lively night out often with a live DJ at the weekend Market Place, Church Street
The Black Horse – One of the oldest public serving bars in Europe and is Cask Marque accredited and CAMRA recognised. It's the smallest pub in Whitby. Quaint, real ales, tapas snacks. 91 Church Street
The Endeavour – A locals' pub, dog friendly and you can take your fish and chips in to eat (condiments and cutlery supplied) 66 Church Street
The Fleece – Fantastic hidden beer balcony looking over the Esk. 183 Church Street
The Middle Earth Tavern - Table service. 25 Church Street
Quirky Den - Micro pub and spirit bar. 11 Grape Lane
The Green Dragon Ale House - Craft beers with Tasting Station bar. 4 Grape Lane
The Dolphin - Cask and craft ales, ciders and wine. Local pub food menu. Bridge Street, Whitby
The Golden Lion - Two rooms. Golden Lion Bank, Whitby
The Waiting Room - Craft ales, good wines, ciders and soft drinks. No lager or spirits and children not allowed. A chatty friendly bar. Whitby Station
The Angel - Wetherspoons pub 1 New Quay Road
The Station Inn – A popular pub for the beer connoisseur. Serves various guest beers. Live music and sports on TV. New Quay Road
Whitby Way - 7 Wellington Way
The Little Angel – The Little Angel has its own brewery. Live music and sports on TV. There's a brilliant jukebox that's on till 9pm. Friendly locals. 18 Flowergate
The Elsinore – Popular with the Goths - in fact, we think this is where the whole Goth Weekend event started! 25 Flowergate
Arch and Abbey - Micropub. 2-4 Skinner Street
The Granby – Not on the main circuit, but a pub with a nice atmosphere. And a good place to go if you want to eat (before 9pm). 34 Skinner Street
Rosie O'Grady's - Bagdale
The Ship - Marine Parade
The Pier - Nice pub, popular for food. 4 Pier Road
The First Inn Last Out - 1 York Terrace
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