Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Runswick Bay

"Housed in a centuries-old coach house that begs to be Instagrammed from every angle, The White Horse and Griffin is a long-standing Whitby foodie favourite. Try and get a seat in front of the fireplace for maximum cosytimes – and if you have to wait, a glass of prosecco in the bar is a rather delightful way to do it. The menu is (unsurprisingly) great for seafood (especially the catch of the day sharing mezze) but the steak is a stand-out star."

"Known as one of the town’s most iconic and historic properties, the White Horse & Griffin is a restaurant and hotel. You can look forward to both excellent food and great accommodation when you stay here. There is a choice of accommodation, including double, single, King and family rooms."

"The White Horse & Griffin has developed a reputation for great food served in a relaxed and unfussy style, using locally sourced ingredients."

"An authentic Yorkshire chip shop since 1980, Trenchers is a perfect place to go if you are looking for affordable British comfort food. Along with an excellent takeaway menu, Trenchers serves up a wide variety of succulent meals including a Seafood Salad, a gluten-free Seafood Chowder, and a vegan Spinach and Falafel Burger. If it's a traditional takeaway chippy you're after, then Trenchers also serves the usual battered fish options including cod, haddock, and scampi."

"This large fish and chip restaurant is opposite the station and harbour, and sometimes you have to queue to get a table in this Italian-style venue complete with booths and colourful Tiffany lamps. This is to be expected, as Trenchers netted the prestigious title of UK’s Best Fish and Chip Restaurant in 2019. Blackboards on the walls tell you which boat landed the freshly-caught cod, and also that your chips are prepared on the premises using potatoes from Ripon."

"A trip to Whitby isn’t complete without trying out a plate of award-winning fish and chips at Trenchers. This much-loved restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors alike – and for good reason. Open all day throughout every season, you can always rely on Trenchers for a delicious meal."

"This quaint tearoom is not just one of the top dog-friendly cafes in Whitby, it also has one of the town's top selections of gins. There are dozens to try out so even if they do not have your favourite – which is unlikely!. – there will definitely be something new to tempt you."

"There's an astounding drinks menu with more than 100 gins (despite the fact it's closed evenings) and gin flights, a walled courtyard for al-fresco light lunches, and a..."

"Michelin-Starred chef Andrew Pern’s latest venture showcases the best locally sourced produce from land and sea. His restaurant, The Star Inn The Harbour, in the former tourist information building on the harbour, has a nautical look – ropes, creels, framed postcards – but it’s tastefully done, not the full Captain Haddock. Features include catch-of-the-day fish and meat specials, as well as world-famous North Yorkshire Moors produce."

"Slightly set back from the quayside, this pub is one of the most traditional pub in Whitby. It hosts a good selection of ales at a reasonable price, it’s not so busy that you have to stand but is busy enough to have a good time, the entertainment includes a TV, pool table and juke box, and the landlord/landlady are equally as friendly as the locals that frequent it. The Star Inn is also dog friendly and child friendly."

"Yorkshire food hero Andrew Pern, of Michelin-starred Star Inn fame, gutted the former tourist office to create this spin-off restaurant on the harbour front in his home town of Whitby. It’s no surprise that the..."

"Located on the harbourside (the opposite side to Abbey Wharf), we were enticed in by the free house sign and ended up staying for some grub. It’s quite a traditional looking pub, but also has a TV with sport on (or sport news, I wasn’t paying attention). Beers on draught came from Whitby Brewery and we were pretty chuffed to be served our drinks in one of the brewery’s glasses – which are lovely and we ended up buying one from a local off licence to take home."

"Located directly on the harbourside, guests enjoy idyllic views of the harbour and busy streets of Whitby. This dog-friendly hotel in Whitby is a fine choice for weekends away with your hound. Address: 4-6 Pier Rd, Whitby YO21 3PU"

"A reviewer said: Visited here for the first time based on reviews we'd read and we were not disappointed. Our meals(chicken breast wrapped in parma ham, mushroom stuffing and a creamy mushroom sauce) were freshly cooked and served beautifully. Also a selection of fresh vegetables served in a dish ."

"Situated right next to the town's swing bridge and offering great views out over the harbour, The Dolphin is a popular spot for punters. Its outdoor seating area is often bursting with customers on hot days and big events like Goth Weekend, as they watch the famous bridge open and close to let vessels in and out of the town. The bar stocks a selection of local and regional ales, both craft and cask, a wide wine range and a Gin Palace."

"Situated at the swing bridge, The Dolphin offers dog-friendly accommodation that is hard to beat for price and location. Address: Bridge St, Whitby YO22 4BG"

"Located just moments away from Whitby's harbour, just off Church Street, Sanders Yard Bistro is a charming restaurant and coffee shop serving freshly cooked ..."

"Flowergate is home to a lot of the best dog-friendly cafes in Whitby, with Emma’s Diner certainly deserving of a place on this list. As you can tell by the name, Emma’s Diner is decked out like a traditional old school American diner, with the theme including 50s music and the outfits that are worn by friendly waitresses. Big portions are on offer but be warned that Emma's Diner is not currently open on Mondays."

"Back in central Whitby, the cutely named Bitz N Pizzas is another of the best Whitby takeaways. Located on Flowergate, this is a traditional takeaway restaurant that caters for a variety of tastes. You get to pick from a big selection of pizzas here, of course."

"Located just moments away from Whitby's harbour, just off Church Street, Sanders Yard Bistro is a charming restaurant and coffee shop serving freshly cooked ..."

"The Four Seasons is a popular cosy, romantic restaurant on Bridge Street serving a variety of European dishes such as Fish & Chips, Beef Stroganoff, Spaghetti Bolognese and grilled steaks,  However, Four Seasons is known locally for it’s authentic Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. Their traditional flatbreads are made fresh on the premises and the meat for their kebabs and mixed grills are all marinated and cooked to perfection. Whitby is brimming with fish restaurants so this place is certainly worth a visit if you fancy a change."

"We’re passionate about providing delicious and high-quality food, our priority is to satisfy all of our customer's needs - we offer a variety of excel ..."

"Located within the heart of the old town, The Black Horse is one of Whitby’s must-visit pubs. From the outside it looks absolutely tiny and it doesn’t seem that much bigger when you get inside. However, alongside the cosy front room there’s a slightly larger second bar area through the back which has more seats."

"A Grade II listed pub dating from the 1600s located on the right-hand side of cobbled Church Street. One of the oldest pubs in Whitby, The Black Horse has a varied history. A pub since the 16th century, it has also been used as a funeral directors, spirit warehouse, and brothel."

"Located on Whitby's handsome, cobbled Church Street, The Black Horse is a tiny Victorian pub is somewhat of a hidden gem. Away from the flocks of tourists, ..."

"On the outskirts of Whitby town is the Whitby Holiday Park, perched on a cliff-top and offering magnificent views across the dramatic North Yorkshire Coast. The perfect location for walkers and nature-lovers alike, the park is close to countryside trails, cliff-top footpaths, and beaches, with the Cleveland Way National Trail accessible from the park itself. Within the family-friendly park, you will find a cafe, clubhouse, and shop as well as a children's playground – you can even bring your pets (well-behaved ones of course!)."

"The restaurant is located in Whitby's ‘Harry’s Bar’ and offers a great range of seafood from the classics to old favourites, each with their own signature twists. Why not try the classic french dish of Moules Mariniere, mussels with white wine, cream and garlic and onions – a speciality of Harry's Bar. Other dishes include Harry's Famous Chowder, New York style with seafood."

"A stone's throw from the world-famous Magpie Cafe, Harry's offers what it calls "a food lover's paradise". Founded in 2008, the establishment boasts a cafe, restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Whitby. The bar include cocktails, fine champagne, wines, beers and spirits from around the world."