The Buck Inn

You're walking down St Anne's Staith, that narrow cobbled stretch where Whitby gets properly atmospheric, and The Buck Inn is exactly the kind of place you want to find. It's got that lived-in feel of a proper pub—the sort where regulars have their spots and the bartenders know what you're after before you ask. The ales are rotated thoughtfully, sourced from decent breweries, and they're not trying to be trendy about it. There's nothing performative here, just good beer, honest food, and the kind of conversation you actually want to have. It's the pub you'd take your mates to, not the one you'd Instagram.