We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the pubs in Scarborough (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
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The Newlands Park
Known for atmosphere
With 4.7 stars from 119 Google reviews, The Newlands Park is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention atmosphere (14 mentions), welcoming staff and local pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 0121 272 5499, has a website with more detail.
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Stumble Inn
Known for real ales
Google reviewers rate Stumble Inn 4.6 out of 5 across 794 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention real ales (104 mentions), micro pub and craft beers. According to its Google listing: open Wednesday and Thursday 3–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–8 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01723 372128, has a website with more detail.
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Leeds Arms
Scarborough
Leeds Arms is rated 4.6 from 389 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 4–9 pm, Wednesday 4–9:30 pm, Thursday 4–9 pm, Friday 1–10:30 pm, Saturday 1–10 pm, Sunday 1–9 pm.
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Tap & Spile
Known for live music
With 4.5 stars from 458 Google reviews, Tap & Spile is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (53 mentions), friendly pub and real ales. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2017). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 4–10:30 pm, Friday 4 pm–12 am, Saturday 2 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 347534.
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Firk Inn
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Firk Inn 4.5 out of 5 across 155 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a bar. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (18 mentions), cider and jukebox. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated March 2023). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 11 am–11 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01723 363242.
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Scarborough Arms
Known for portions
Scarborough Arms is rated 4.4 from 1,771 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention portions (60 mentions), dog friendly and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 4 pm–12 am, Friday to Sunday 12 pm–12 am; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 07597 695572, has a website with more detail.
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The Albert
Known for carvery
With 4.4 stars from 1,011 Google reviews, The Albert is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention carvery (61 mentions), beer garden and karaoke. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 01723 447260, has a website with more detail.
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The Angel Inn
Known for beer garden
Google reviewers rate The Angel Inn 4.4 out of 5 across 644 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention beer garden (44 mentions), outdoor seating and real ale. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 365504, has a website with more detail.
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The Cask & Keg
Scarborough
The Cask & Keg is rated 4.4 from 573 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 3 pm–12 am, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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McGintys
Known for live music
With 4.4 stars from 431 Google reviews, McGintys is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as an irish pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (48 mentions), welcoming staff and irish music. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2022). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 374037, has a website with more detail.
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The Prince Of Wales
Scarborough
Google reviewers rate The Prince Of Wales 4.4 out of 5 across 131 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 4–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 4 pm–1:30 am, Sunday 3 pm–12:30 am; closed Monday.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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Tunny Catch
Scarborough
Tunny Catch is rated 4.3 from 3,225 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026).
Good to know: phone 01723 282131, has a website with more detail.
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The New Lancaster
Known for outdoor seating
With 4.3 stars from 867 Google reviews, The New Lancaster is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating (28 mentions), dog friendly and live music. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Wednesday 10 am–11 pm, Thursday 10 am–8 pm, Friday to Sunday 10 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 671659.
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Crown Tavern
Scarborough
Google reviewers rate Crown Tavern 4.3 out of 5 across 830 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub.
Good to know: phone 01723 378204, has a website with more detail.
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The Turks Head
Scarborough
The Turks Head is rated 4.3 from 629 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated December 2021). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 11 am–12:30 am, Friday and Saturday 11 am–1:30 am, Sunday 12 pm–12:30 am.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, The Newlands Park ranks first of the 15 pubs we checked, with 4.7 stars from 119 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for pubs on Google Maps in Scarborough with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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