Newcastle Packet

You're walking down Sandside with the North Bay at your back, and the Newcastle Packet is exactly what a seaside pub should be—no faffing about. It's a proper drinker's pub, the kind where regulars have their spots at the bar and the landlord knows what you're having before you ask. The interior's got that weathered, lived-in charm; you'll spot maritime memorabilia dotted about, and there's real ale on tap that actually means something. It's not Instagram-friendly in the slightest, and that's precisely why it works. Whether you're nursing a pint after a walk along the harbour or catching a match on the telly, this is where Scarborough locals actually spend their evenings—not tourists hunting for photo ops.