The Black Horse in Scarborough

We visitedtwice over 2 days during a weekend with friends in Whitby. The Black Horse ticked all the boxes - the staff were friendly and accommodating, the food was excellent - we tried a number of dishes, all great. The drinks were a fantastic selection of local brew, old favourites, and a solid variety of staples. If you want to see a good, old fashioned, and welcoming Yorkshire pub, with excellent, fresh, homemade food - this is the place for you!

Just popped in for a beer on a tour of Whitby pubs, great beer and staff, in fact we returned twice during our stay in Whitby the last visit we had some food and it was great, excellent value and very tasty!

We decided to stay in Whitby for a night as part of a trip for our 20th wedding anniversary, this place caught our eye while we were having a wander around so we decided to come back in the evening, walking in it seems the place in tiny, bar staff really friendly got our drinks and there was a door to another area of the pub with lots of places to sit, we stayed quite a bit as the atmosphere was really great and ordered a few bits of food which was absolutely amazing. Home made pate was really really good. Tried a cocktail, cinnamon roll, super tasty but not a lot of liquid for your money was around £10. If I was ever to visit Whitby again I would make this place a definite return and have more of that amazing pate and try more things on the menu

We called into this pub this afternoon. There was no one serving. There were a couple of customers in and one told us to ring the bell. So we did. Three times. No response at all. Not even a shout of " hang on I'll just be a sec!" So we left and took our custom somewhere else.

Had a week in Whitby with my wife and son and partner. Went for a drink a couple of times and also twice for Yapas. Staff friendly good atmosphere and lovely good value food, really enjoyed our visits.

went today wednesday sept 4th barsstaff okay ordered food very expensive then incomes lifeboat man dont know if he is owner of pub but he is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

A nice touch, creating your own Yorkshire Tapas. And it works so well. The pub is tiny and you'll be talking with strangers in seconds. If thats not you're thing then you may need to reconsider. The food is little plates and well presented. Everything in here is a talking point. So whatever you get... get used to being stared at. We loved it and we'll be back!

You just have to try the Yapas (Yorkshire tapas) here. The portions re not huge like most tapas and it is to be cheesy food I town but the quality and taste is outstaying. Add to the fact that they serve Old Peculiar off the wood and the staff are friendly what more could you want?

Adore this place, we always pop in for one... usually stay for more! Stayed for a couple of nights - would highly recommend! Great landlady, fab Yapas, be prepared to talk to whoever is sitting next to you. Been coming for years, hope it never changes!

Came here from a recommendation from local YouTuber called simply Whitby who does videos of the local area a must watch if you plan to come to visit. A very old very small two bar traditional old English pub. Dog friendly but if you have prams or push chair it’s probably best you leave them outside. Cash or card accepted here. Local ales served on draught. Yapas served (Whitby tapas) We called in one night and spent most our evening there as the lady who ran it was very warm and welcoming got talking to other patrons with dogs. Second night we called in after 9pm we were still able to order food I can recommend the French onion soup amazing. In short a wonderful experience and we will return next year. I am not affiliated with the simply Whitby YouTube channel and my views of his channel are my own based on watching his channel.

In Whitby for Scooter weekend Walked 199 after standing watching a band for few hours needed the toilet Tried the traditional Black Horse pub as possibly downstairs toilet Told husband to get a drink as felt cheeky to use toilet and not purchase (pub was full) came back to see he had been given last of days beef and blue to try WOW and beers were equally as good Decided to come back next day lunch Very friendly pub got chatting to lovely couple only to learn they had purchased the last beef and blue!!!! Sue said she would kindly keep us one each the following day (as we had missed out twice) Two people joined us on next day so took them also they loved it too And the Cheese board Is good also Sue and Ian are ex lIfeboat crew if you can please support I had some lovely knitted boots and dog bandana along with the raffle. Thanks Sue Ian and Lee see you again

Live in Whitby, haven't had chance to get in here for ages as it's normally Rammed, made attempt early doors or Thursday, it was cold and tables were free. Well kept guest ales, and a decent price for the town too. Landlord and bar staff friendly - place is clean and well presented.

Make sure you grab some beef and blue while you can! Absolutely delicious! We love this pub and have been coming for the last 20 odd years. One of our favourites

Have been to Whitby several times and always walked past this pub which was obviously a bad mistake on my part as it has now become my favourite pub in Whitby. It’s tiny but if you’re lucky enough to find a seat then a good time can be had. Good selection of drinks including cocktails and although I didn’t get to try anything on it, it looked like a really good food menu. Actually that’s a fib, I did try the warm pork scratchings which was ok but not really my thing. My friend couldn’t get enough of them. Staff were lovely and I was very impressed at how quick they were to clean tables once one had become free. There are board games to play and I particularly enjoyed playing dominoes. Visited the Black Horse 3 nights in a row and will be having a drink or two or three at this most excellent establishment when I next visit Whitby.

I cannot recommend the "Yapas" highly enough, with so many delicious choices on the regular and specials menu. We started with warm pork scratchings with our drinks, and shared a charcuterie board, a bowl of beef and blue, and pork belly bites. When we realised we'd left it too late to get fish and chips, we went back for a late supper (they serve food til very late), of kipper pate and pork pie. Everything was so yummy, I'm already thinking of reasons to go back to Whitby so we can try the rest of the menu! The staff were also super friendly and helpful, and we loved chatting to all the other visitors.

We booked a weekend Easter Stay and enjoyed it immensely. Great location lovely selection of beer and ales ,Would have been even better if breakfast was an option .Staff where extremely helpful. Main draw back is no parking and Whitby being Whitby I had to leave my car some distance from the pub .But all in all a lovely place to stay would stay there again if I revisited .

We were recommended this pub by friends that knew it was our kind of place. We loved this little pub. Great atmosphere, lots of laughs with locals n tourists. Thanks sue, Ian and your fabulous team for your hospitality. Absolutely loved the Yapas. We will definitely visit again when we get back to Whitby again.

Great little pub , cosy and warm! Went here twice while staying in Whitby! The YAPAS was excellent especially the pork belly bites!!!!!😻

What a gem….my husband, myself and our lovely Goldendoodle, visited here February 17th. This place really is quite special….we had a lovely couple hours. Could have stayed a lot longer….gutted we didn’t try their tempting YAPAS (next time 😉) Thank you to the fabulous landlady Sue and her team for making us feel so welcome. It was so obvious how proud Sue is of her rather special and unique Pub. All the best and see you next time. Lisa, Paul & Monty 🐾

Popped in for a pint and stayed for a few , friendly pub , great beer and traditional - definitely worth a visit while in Whitby - Rum Chata a must !

Stopped for refreshments lovely pub great food great atmosphere ended up having lunch don’t see snacks on the bar that often nowadays. Good beer good visit. Would go back for more YAPAS

Lovely small pub with an. excellent choice for a drink. A great selection of casks and ciders. Kitchen was being refurbished at visit, so expect good food.

Great pub. Best pint or Old Peculiar in Whitby. Really great staff too. Dog friendly. Lovely atmosphere and with a larger lounge at the back (down the alley). Must visit when in Whitby.

Fantastic local food, excellent beer and cider and wonderful hospitality. Would highly recommend a visit.

A small but very welcoming and friendly pub. We really enjoyed the Yapas - Yorkshire tapas. Crab pate, cheeseboard and wine. Great chats with the other punters too. A lovely wee place.

Fab little pub .small but packs a punch .excellent cold plates of locally sourced food . Publicans are lovely genuine people who care about what they serve . A little gem .

A proper pub with friendly welcoming landlords. The Yapas they serve is delicious. The Black Horse should definitely be on your “to do” list if visiting Whitby

Great little pub and food good choice of ales We had crab roll and was to die for Good stand real friendly staff to add to our visit

Excellent food with warm and pleasant service. Happily accommodated a party of 8 without notice. This establishment is underrated and we will certainly be returning on future visits to the area.

I have been an occasional visitor to The Black Horse since 1984, and if there is a better traditional pub in England, I do not know of it. Every minute of every visit I have ever made to the pub has been an absolute joy....

Lovely traditional pub, beer kept in excellent condition. Conversation is rife with fellow drinkers which is quite refreshing in todays overloaded technological(enforced?) world. Friendly atmosphere,staff always pleasant and welcoming.

Always enjoy a pint in the Black Horse friendly staff with a warm welcome. A lovely pint of Rhatass from the Blackdog Brewery and interesting bar snacks on the bar on a Sunday lunch time but lots to purchase on other days. This is a...

Went in here for a bite of lunch. It’s a small pub, but pulls a great beer. I loved finding slices of black pudding on the bar as nibbles. I enjoyed some of the great ‘Yappas’ dishes available. Very friendly. Definitely would come again.

This is the best pub in Whitby if you like proper beers and cider in a real pub. Friendly staff and a proper pub atmosphere.

Lovely little pub with nice staff and always friendly locals to chat to. Outstanding pint of draught Old Peculiar too, perfect

We visited the Black Horse 3 times during our 2 day stay, needless the say we loved it so much that we kept coming back. Two small and very friendly bars with a diverse group of customers. The Landlord / Landlady were friendly are happy...

Lovely welcoming staff and a huge variety of beers and other drinks, very dog friendly. Loads of character and they also do food.

We were met with a smile and shown to a table. Fantastic range of ales. Great local historic pictures on the walls and a super yapas menu. Lovely, lovely, lovely staff , who made our day. Thank you keep everything the same.

This used to be pne of the best little pubs in Whitby. Used to be dog friendly with varied mixture of chatty locals and tourists. NOT ANY MORE. For reasons unknown they are still operating strict covid rules :- limited access with ropes across doors,...

Had an enjoyable hour in here with family. Internally, it very much reminded me of a pub back home, so I instantly felt relaxed. Table service was a new one for me but it was refreshing - the lady was lovely. Always checked to see...

Excellent stay room was spotless nice comfortable bed. Staff very friendly an helpfull will definitely go back

Lovely pub, spoilt by table service, long time to get drinks and take payment, told where to sit, been coming here for years but definitely lost its charm, outdated remaining covid rules, cider warm. But lady serving was lovely doing her best but would have...

Don’t be fooled by the facade of the building. From outside it has all the appearance and character of a traditional British pub. It is not! IF you are admitted entrance and negotiate the rope you are entering TheTwilight Zone. No standing. No bar service....

I stayed at this fabulous pub in the heart of whitby as a single woman, the room was absolutely spotless and the facilities were fantastic, the tea,coffee and biscuits etc were refilled daily and the room cleaned daily also. Nothing was too much trouble and...

2nd time staying here for the weekend and can’t praise it enough . Snug room with sparkling white bedding and soft white towels . Very clean and tea coffee , hot chocolate, bottled water , crisps and biscuits all complimentary and more supplied if you...

Nice looking pub but spoilt by a strange outdated (covid related ??) controlling door entry policy and being told where to sit. Every table was full but no standers. The place felt ‘dead’. Loved it way back when it was a proper busy pub, with...

This has a great selection of beers, ciders and spirits, and in the past had been a superb pub, been using it since whenit was an old school Tetkey house, I'd say one of the best in Whitby even in recent years. Unfortunately the carry...

Brilliant little pub..Visited while on a 2 day stay in Whitby. Lovely friendly Staff.. Table service 👍 Nice pint of Morietti /Guinness 🍻 Will definitely call in for a drink next time visiting Whitby.. 👍

This pub has been one of our favourite haunts whilst in Whitby, had some really good nights. Now we have to wait to be let in, table service only, last orders called at 9.30. Barmaid not particularly cheerful. Made me feel as if we were...

As above. Devoid of character The antithesis of what an English pub should be. Possibly run by aliens that have made a crude attempt at taking on human form.

A very small pub tucked away in a back street. Did not have a high tourist profile, which was good as we were able to get a table for drinks. There are two smallish rooms and entry is controlled. Service was excellent with two lovely...

We had a few drinks on our visit here: the selection of cask ales was limited but the quality was excellent. We would have eaten from their selection of "Yapas" (Yorkshire Tapas), but the more substantial choices were off. For some reason, this pub is...

Very disappointed used to be a great pub always had a great atmosphere, unfortunately since covid it has kept some of the restrictions table service having to wait to be seated ect . Feels like you now need permission to enter thi pub , unfortunately...

The Yapas menu is to die for. We tried the pork pie with black pudding topping and mixed mini board. All sooooo good. Would definitely recommend. 😊

1st visit since restrictions lifted. Been coming to Whitby for 40 yrs. Always our favourite bar for atmosphere, conversation and beer. Sadly though the beer is still good the atmosphere and chance to meet new friends has been killed by the new admission policy. Hope...

We popped in for a quick bite on our trip to Whitby as the Yapas menu sounded interesting. We managed to get a little table for 2 right opposite the bar. The young lady who was serving took our reorder and was very friendly. We...

A fabulous stay in a very comfortable room , we stayed in the endever room it was spotless , great bed and bedding quite spacious even though it’s a very old building lovely tea and coffee tray which you can fill up yourselves from supply’s...

Went in in for the Yapas (Yorkshire Tapas) which was great tasting, and the staff were lovely and welcoming. Had a really warm and friendly vibe all round. We had the Black Pudding Pork Pie, the Yorkshire Cheese Board, and the Smoked Kipper Pate, all...

This a regular once a year pub we walk to every November from Robin Hood's Bay. Always a great experience, but this year it excelled.... staggering in from a thrashing from Storm Arwen, we were welcomed and given a specific table... sensible Covid procedures are...

2nd or 3rd visit to the Black Horse in Church Street-stayed two nights in the Endeavour family room-the room was immaculately clean with all necessary bathroom/shower soaps etc;-well serviced by house maid May-bar staff very friendly and welcoming-serve good grazing food in the bar. Central...

Probably still the most covid aware drinking venue around! A bit unusual but perfect if you want a convivial pint or two in a traditional cosy bar without feeling too overwhelmed with the whole pub experience. Entry only on invitation at the side door and...

A small pub which was well controlled for numbers to be able to social distance. Very limited menu but between us we had 3 excellent small plates “Yapas”! Crab pate with melba toast, three cheese board and a Yorkshire pork pie with stuffing topping. Home...

wonderful inn with great character and atmosphere, wonderful beers, the staff very friendly and helpful, will defiantly go back on the next visit

Really comfy room overlooking street. Very quiet, despite being over bar. Good choice of beers and bar snacks, try the homemade crab pate. Great, helpful staff.

Called in for our first pint on a week long trip to Whitby. On the up side it is dog friendly. However on the down side we found that service was slow, waitress (table service) didn't know what beers and ciders were on, there was...

So glad we chose this pub, it's got great beers, friendly staff and YAPAS...yorkshire tapas. The munchies were delicious and a nice alternative to your usual pub grub.

Situated on a small cobbled street it’s the perfect place to have a drink and Yapas (Yorkshire Tapas). It’s olde worlde and the staff very friendly. A good selection of drinks available. Worth a visit.

We were seated and the staff were very friendly, it is still table service which I loved and the drinks were lovely from the cocktail menu and the tapas was lovely. We enjoyed our cosy couple drinks and nibbles

We only had drinks here for 2 nights of our recent mini-break to Whitby and the staff were very kind, friendly, helpful and efficient. It is quite a small pub, with a few snug sitting areas, but characterful and comfortable. The food looked good!

Very good location for the centre of Whitby and the Abbey. Room was clean and plenty of storage. Comfy bed and clean shower room ,however shower was a tad difficult to adjust flow and temperature. No double glazing so lots of noise from the street...

This is a bar with a limited yapas menu (Yorkshire Tapas). staff are very friendly and everyone is separated but there is very limited tables. Only about 8

We called in the Black horse for a quick lunch and a drink. The food is a little different in that they do a Yorkshire tapas which they have named “Yapas” the menu was quite limited but nevertheless it was very nice, our server was very keen on the current safety advice which was good. We don’t drink real ales but for anyone who enjoys them they had quite a lot to choose from.

This is a traditional pub that serves excellent food and drinks. Local beers, gins and ciders are sold alongside good pub grub like porkpies and Yorkshire tapas. If you don't know what that is you will have to pay a visit.

Visited the Black Horse a couple of times during our trip to Whitby last week. Lovely staff, good choice of beers and enjoyed our Yapas! My husband also enjoyed the pictures in the loo!!

Always try to pop in to the black horse when in Whitby, love that they have Hoegaarden on tap. Very Covid secure, lovely staff, vast range of drinks.

Popped in just for a drink. Both asked to scan our COVID Apps. Asked to use the hand sanitiser and wear our face coverings. Given drinks menu and served quickly. Whilst sitting there all tables and seats were sanitised as people left and the menus destroyed. I lost count how many times the toilets were cleaned. The drinks were excellent too. Top marks, what started as a quick visit lasted longer than planned.

Absolutely loved this little pub. Tucked away amongst the cobbled streets in Whitby, this small pub is intimate enough to get chatting with the wonderful landlady - who has plenty of stories to tell and is dedicated to offering local delights. Would thoroughly recommend sampling some of the 'Yorkshire Tapas' available alongside a local ale or two.

We ended up going to this pub two nights in a row we liked it so much! They have a great selection of drinks and the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. The pork pies from the 'yapas' menu were delicious. It has a lovely cosy atmosphere and the other customers were really friendly also, we got chatting to lots of people both nights we were there!

We popped in for a quick drink whilst on holiday in Whitby. The staff were very friendly, chatty & knowledgeable about the ales they serve. Covid measures were in place including temperature checks before being allowed in the pub. We were warmly received & it was a small cosy old school pub. Overall we would definitely recommend.

First stop after a long drive to Whitby, all the necessary covid measures were in place. After the first experience we returned the following day as we loved the friendly atmosphere and wanted to try some of the famous YAPAS on offer.Excellent food, drink and atmosphere, the best pub in Whitby!!

Covid rules were well respected by the attentive staff. Great beer and wine in this cosy, traditional pub in the heart of Whitby's ray side.

We visited Whitby on the 07Oct we popped in for a couple of hours drinks only but what food we did see looked pretty good.But what impressed us was the Covid procedure that is practised here they wipe down the area when someone has left and the ordering and drink service is excellent

Three of us popped in for a couple of well deserved pints each after a rather long walk. We were all temp checked at the door and it was the only venue in Whitby over a long weekend where all of our details were taken, two of us had the app on our phones and the other was asked for details. Once inside we were shown to a table and drinks orders taken, the drinks and card machine brought to the table, overall the best C-19 precautions we experienced. Next time we visit we mean to sample the Yapas, Yorkshire Tapas, on offer on the blackboard.

Visited September 24 th 2020 with my son and his partner. Our details taken and temperature. Excellent service and a range of well kept Ales. Very friendly and warm welcome.

Came in for drinks and a spot of lunch after a visit to the abbey, covid precautions are very good and felt safe and well looked after , beer is spot on with pleanty of choice we had a lovely yapas which was pork pie topped with apple a beautiful chutney some churitzo a lovely cheese board and a seafood pot all of which were delicious will be visiting again next time we are in whitby

We visited The Black Horse recently and enjoyed a couple of drinks in one of the oldest pubs in the country...The pub dates back to the 1660s and the front bar frontage remains largely unchanged since the 1880s...Wood themed, dogs welcome, plus great bar snacks available... plenty of drinks options for real ale, cider, lager drinkers... i enjoyed a pint of Whitby Abbey Ale and my wife a glass of wine...One of the best Covid set ups in town... on arrival your temperature is scanned, your contact details taken, and hands sanitised before being shown to a table... drinks are then ordered via table service... Great pub experience and brilliant Covid safety measures... we'll definitely return to this old fav!

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at The Black Horse. The good reviews on here must be for the pub because the rooms are appalling. We stayed in "Adventure" a double with en suite. The room was very small, there is a worn out creaky, uncomfortable, old wooden framed double bed with washed out worn out bedding. There is no wardrobe! The wardrobe consists of 4 wooden hangers on a few wobbly hooks on the wall by the door. The floors are really uneven, the woodwork is dingy yellow with a dingy stained ceiling, the towels are washed out, hard, rough, stained and smell awful. The privacy is non-existent as there is no blind or net curtain and the windows opposite look directly into the rooms so you need to draw the curtains all the time. On our first night it rained and the water poured in through the closed window tapping on the windowsill all night long and soaking the carpet. Truly unbelievable and unacceptable. We only stayed because our parents were staying down the road in the very much better comfortable Endeavour pub.I would never recommend this accommodation to anyone. It is the worst place we have ever stayed in. Truly awful. See pics attached!

Stayed for 4 nights.lovely pub with a lovely host.very clean.comfy bed.linen spotless.nothing too much trouble for the staff very warm and welcoming.have worked very hard in ensuring everyone's safety re covid.siuated in minutes from restaurants shops harbour beach.199 steps.will be returning

Lovely pub,great beer, friendly staff, great Covid precautions and tasty pub snacks will deffo return again

One of The best pubs in Whitby. Staff are all lovely. Great choice of gins & the yapas (Yorkshire tapas) definitely worth a try. Their Covid cleaning measures are spot on & temp check at the door. Enjoyed every visit before & during Covid.

Excellent pub. Front room v small and intimate. Longer room has more space. Beer good and well kept. Have been visiting every February for years. An excellent place to fortify yourself before going up the steps, or to reward yourself on having negotiated them successfully. Well played everybody.

Great little pub, would definitely recommend. Atmosphere was brilliant for a few drinks. Friendly bar staff.

We are always welcome at The Black Horse whenever we are in Whiby. Great selection of beers, including the Hoegaarden, a favourite of my mate's. Dogs welcome, which is always a bonus.

Nice traditional pub, full of character, a little small in the back room but this was how they built pubs & inns in those days

A good selection of keg and cask ales in a small cosy bar. Dog friendly and always a great place to chat with visitors from all over the UK and abroad (Suprisingly on this Monday evening most people seemed to be from Barnsley!!).

One of the smallest pubs in Whitby but it just shows what can be done in such a small space if you work at it. Apart from the great selection off beers including Hoegaarden and Leffe on tap real ale and craft keg there is a large selection off bottles, gins, and spirits and cocktails. Tapas is served all say and they have rooms as well. A great pub with an interested owner who along with good staff makes it one of the best in Whitby.

Just stayed overnight, bed was very comfortable, great bathroom with rain shower. The in room drinks tray was the best I've ever seen even in big hotels, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, biscuits, water, porridge and tissues. Good pub atmosphere for a nightcap, very friendly

Excellent choice of beers ciders and gin. Knowledgeable bar staff and great local, authentic atmosphere

Easy to find on Church street, The Black Horse is a classic local pub. Outside, the façade is Victorian, inside it is small and cosy with little two bars. We sat in the rear bar which was comfortable. The staff are really friendly and they have a selection of really well kept ales. Worth a look for a couple of pints when exploring Whitby.

Popped in for a few pints, the Adnams Sloe Storm is superb! A regular visit for us now when we come to Whitby, lovely, cozy pub, friendly staff.