Arch & Abbey

You'll find Arch & Abbey tucked away on Skinner Street, in that part of Whitby where locals outnumber the day-trippers. It's the kind of place where regulars have their spots at the bar, the staff remember your name, and the chat flows as easily as the pints. The pub takes its drinks seriously—the real ale selection rotates properly, and they're not mucking about with mass-market lager. It's got the warmth of a proper neighbourhood local without any of the try-hard polish that makes you feel like you're visiting a museum.