The Fat Badger Whitby

You'll find The Fat Badger tucked away on West Cliff, where it sits comfortably among Whitby's residential streets rather than competing with the tourist throng down by the harbour. It's the sort of place where regulars actually know the staff and nobody bats an eye if you're nursing a pint for an hour. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious—think wood-panelled walls, a proper bar, and the kind of pub food that doesn't try too hard but genuinely satisfies. Whether you're after a quick drink between exploring the clifftop walks or settling in for a proper evening, it delivers without any of the faffing about you'll get elsewhere in town.