The Best Pubs in Whitby 2026: 15 Ranked on Real Google Ratings

With 4.7 stars from 936 Google reviews, Arch & Abbey is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention gins (94 mentions), ciders and dogs. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 2–10 pm, Friday to Sunday 12–10:30 pm.

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Google reviewers rate The Quirky Den 4.7 out of 5 across 639 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention gins (54 mentions), ales and ciders. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2024). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday and Thursday 1–9 pm, Friday and Saturday 1–10:30 pm, Sunday 1–9 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.

Good to know: phone 07961 090646, has a website with more detail.

The Waiting Room is rated 4.6 from 660 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention ciders (119 mentions), real ales and micro pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 3–9 pm, Wednesday to Friday 3–10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12–10 pm.

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With 4.5 stars from 1,978 Google reviews, Little Angel is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (109 mentions), dog friendly and beer garden. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2017). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12 pm–12 am, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–1 am, Sunday 12 pm–12 am.

Good to know: phone 01947 820475, has a website with more detail.

Google reviewers rate Station Inn Whitby 4.5 out of 5 across 1,945 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (82 mentions), real ales and dog friendly. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 10 am–12 am, Sunday 10 am–11:30 pm.

Good to know: phone 01947 600498, has a website with more detail.

Black Horse Inn is rated 4.5 from 1,349 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as an open. Reviewers most often mention tapas (52 mentions), traditional pub and real ales. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–11 pm.

Good to know: phone 01947 602906, has a website with more detail.

With 4.5 stars from 1,197 Google reviews, The Fleece is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention harbour view (95 mentions), outdoor seating and river view. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11 am–11 pm.

Good to know: phone 01947 459268, has a website with more detail.

Google reviewers rate The Elsinore 4.5 out of 5 across 952 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (69 mentions), real ales and traditional pub.

Good to know: phone 01947 602973, has a website with more detail.

The Ship Inn is rated 4.5 from 729 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention harbour view (25 mentions), traditional pub and gin selection. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–11 pm.

Good to know: phone 01947 601444, has a website with more detail.

With 4.5 stars from 120 Google reviews, The Taproom Whitby is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a bar. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (27 mentions), beer selection and dog friendly. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–8:30 pm.

Good to know: phone 01904 460459.

Google reviewers rate The White House Inn - Whitby 4.4 out of 5 across 1,583 reviews. It is listed in Whitby. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (353 mentions), views and golf course view. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (last rated August 2026).

Good to know: phone 01947 600469, has a website with more detail.

Middle Earth Tavern is rated 4.4 from 1,579 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating (51 mentions), harbour view and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 10 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–11:30 pm, Sunday 10 am–11 pm.

Good to know: phone 01947 606014, has a website with more detail.

With 4.3 stars from 3,009 Google reviews, Duke of York Whitby is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention harbour view (206 mentions), views and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025).

Good to know: phone 01947 660430, has a website with more detail.

Google reviewers rate Penny Hedge 4.3 out of 5 across 2,525 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (122 mentions), clean rooms and comfortable beds.

Good to know: phone 01947 661548, has a website with more detail.

The Buck Inn is rated 4.3 from 1,282 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention karaoke (30 mentions), watching football and harbour location. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 11 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am–1 am, Sunday 11 am–11 pm.

Good to know: phone 0121 272 5499, has a website with more detail.