The Windmill Inn

Head out towards Stainsacre and you'll find yourself at a proper working pub—the kind where regulars know the landlord's name and the chat flows as freely as the beer. You're away from the seafront bustle here, which means you get something rarer in Whitby: a genuine local's local. The Windmill does solid pub grub that doesn't pretend to be anything fancy, just well-executed comfort food that pairs nicely with a pint. It's the sort of place where you could easily while away an afternoon, especially if you're exploring the quieter edges of town or heading towards the North York Moors.