The Pier Inn

You'll find yourself on Pier Road with the North Sea practically lapping at the windows—it's one of those spots where you genuinely feel the geography of Whitby working in your favour. The Pier Inn does that traditional pub thing exceptionally well: real ales on tap, a menu that doesn't overthink itself, and the kind of atmosphere where you can nurse a pint for hours without anyone making you feel rushed. It's the sort of place locals actually use, not just tourists passing through, though you'll get plenty of both.