The Angel Hotel

You're walking past the fish market towards the harbour, and The Angel's right there on New Quay Road – impossible to miss. It's the kind of place that works because it does the basics brilliantly: decent pints, solid food that won't disappoint, and rooms that'll do the job if you're staying over. There's a pub atmosphere that actually feels lived-in rather than designed, which suits Whitby perfectly. The location means you're steps from the water and all the wandering you'll want to do around the old town.