Places to Stay Near a Pub in Whitby

What "near a pub" means here

There are 39 places to stay in and around Whitby published on BritStays, and eight of them list a bar on site. A bar under the same roof is the surest way to end the day with a drink and no walk home, so this guide focuses on those stays. If you'd rather stroll to a local pub, ask the stay directly what's within easy reach. We don't hold that detail for every listing, and it's better to know before you arrive than to guess.

Stays with a bar of their own

Four of the example stays list a bar, and all four are in Whitby:

• George Hotel has a bar, a restaurant and evening entertainment. It suits you if you'd like your evenings taken care of without much planning.
• Bagdale Hall Hotel & Restaurant has a bar, a restaurant and parking, which is useful if you're arriving by car. Only eight of the 39 stays list parking.
• The Angel Hotel has a bar, WiFi and disabled access. It's one of just five stays in the whole set that list disabled access, so it's worth noting if anyone in your group needs it.
• Ruswarp Hall has a bar, WiFi and indoor areas, which is handy if the weather turns.

The name Inn On The Moor might suggest a bar, but its listing only confirms that it's near a train station. Check with them if a bar on site matters to you.

Choosing a type of stay

Hotels make up just over half of what's available (20), with 11 caravanning stays and 8 camping. If a bar is your priority, the hotels are the natural place to start.

If you'd rather pitch up, you could look at these:

• Middlewood Farm Holiday Park
• Brow House Farm Caravan & Camping Site
• Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park

None of these lists a bar, so plan your evenings around what's nearby or bring your own supplies.

Where to base yourself

Most of the choice is in Whitby itself, with 32 of the 39 stays. If you want options, start there. Elsewhere, you'll find:

• three stays in Robin Hood's Bay
• two in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
• one each in Egton and Lythe

Those smaller places give you fewer options to compare, so book sooner if one catches your eye.

If you want countryside rather than town, the North York Moors National Park is among the region's landmarks. Couples after a sociable evening will probably lean towards George Hotel or The Angel Hotel.

For families, the nearby attractions include Flamingo Land, Scarborough Sea Life Centre and Newham Grange Leisure Farm. These are spread across the wider area, so check travel times before you build a day around one.

Dog owners have six pet-friendly stays to choose from. Runswick Bay Caravan and Camping Park is one of them, and it also has a hot tub and WiFi. If you're hoping to bring your dog into a bar area, ask the stay first.

Getting there and leaving the car

Twenty-three of the 39 stays are near a train station, which makes a relaxed evening easier because nobody has to drive. Examples include:

• Arundel House Hotel
• The Horseshoe Hotel
• Glen Esk
• Beacon Farm

Six stays are near a bus stop, including Folly Gardens, which also lists parking and toilets.

If you drive an electric car, twelve stays have EV charging nearby. These include Beacon Farm, Farsyde Farm, Middlewood Farm Holiday Park and Glen Esk.

What to do during the day

In Whitby itself, you have Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Land of Iron. If you enjoy castles, Old Mulgrave Castle and Danby Castle are both on the list of places to visit. For a quieter afternoon, you could try Ormesby Hall (National Trust) or the Dorman Museum.

Wherever you head, it's worth knowing the route back to your stay before you settle in for the evening.

When to book

Only eight stays list a bar, so the pool you're choosing from is small. If you're set on one of them, book early for school holidays and weekends rather than leaving it to the last minute.

Before you pay, confirm the facilities that matter most to you directly with the stay. That might be bar opening, food, parking, accessibility or dogs. Listings are a good starting point, but arrangements can change, and a quick question now saves disappointment later.