The Windmill Inn in Scarborough

Wow! This pub is an absolute gem, brimming with locals and hard workers. It's bustling and lively, but that only adds to the charm. For me, it’s an important reminder that life’s still buzzing and people are connecting, socialising, and strengthening their ties. We stumbled upon this place based on a glowing recommendation from a Whitby local, and let me tell you, it was the best decision ever. The food and service here are unmatched! In fact, we’ve decided that from now on, whenever we venture to the North East, our evenings will be spent indulging in the culinary delights of this fantastic pub. We can't wait for our next visit!

Nos detuvimos aquí por un par de noches mientras visitaba Whitby y estaba muy contento de que lo hicimos. Las habitaciones eran muy bonitas y la cama era cómoda. El desayuno estaba incluido en el precio y era de muy buen nivel. Sin duda recomendaría

Nos alojamos durante la noche del 12 de septiembre de 2024 y comimos nuestra comida en el bar y la comida era absolutamente encantadora, nos alojamos en una habitación en suite que tenía una cama muy conforme y muy agradable en suite. La habitación estaba limpia y bien decorada. La ropa de cama era cálida e impecable con una bandeja de té con un montón de té, café y leche, etc. El desayuno era entre 9 - 10 y era delicioso, marido tenía el inglés completo y yo tenía tortitas con tocino, huevos revueltos y jarabe de arce. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar para alojarse, personal muy tranquilo y encantador.

Comimos aquí dos veces durante nuestra estancia de 2 semanas en el área de Whitby, regresando después de haber tenido un fabuloso y muy razonable precio almuerzo de domingo. Ofrecen una selección de mesas en el área del bar, o el comedor separado, que le sugiero que pregunte si no le gusta tener el bar y la televisión deportiva de fondo. He leído comentarios sobre los lugareños que hacen que los visitantes se sientan incómodos - al final del día ¿qué espera la gente de lo que en última instancia es un pub del pueblo! La gente que vimos en ambas ocasiones fue lo suficientemente amable y dijo hola.

Era un lugar agradable comida increíble y dormitorio moderno, pero nos hicieron sentir muy incómodos alojarse aquí, el personal era encantador, pero eso no se puede decir de los lugareños que beben en este pub, nos miraron y nos hicieron sentir como si no perteneciera y escucharon algunos comentarios homofóbicos que nos hicieron sentir nerviosos todo el tiempo que estuvimos allí. No dormimos mucho, ya que se pueden escuchar puertas cerrando toda la noche y coches desde el aparcamiento exterior.

Looking for somewhere new to eat while visiting Whitby Taxi driver took us here, and it’s the best steak pie ever, they homemade and bursting with tender chunks of meat 10/10

After struggling to find anywhere in Whitby rang the Windmill who were able to accommodate us. The food was fabulous as most of the reviews say. But the staff on duty really made it worth while. The two ladies working were lovely, smiley and super welcoming. I would definitely recommend.

Wow! Amazing place with fantastic food and the lady that serves us was so lovely. We went without booking and there were six of us and the lady serving couldn’t do enough to make us welcome. Thank you

My wife and I had a Sunday roast dinner here at The Windmill Inn. We were not disappointed has to be one of the best we have ever had also great size portions The staff were also friendly and very helpful. And great value for money .We would highly recommend it but book your table in advance to save any disappointment. We will stop by again before the end off our holiday. 5 Star all around

Visited for dinner with a group of 10 friends. Made to feel very welcome. Good menu. All the food we ordered was well cooked, good sized portions and of excellent quality.

Stayed here for 1 night and couldn’t fault it. Room had everything we needed for the night. Very clean and modern. Had food in the restaurant in the evening and was very good and reasonable prices. Bar area busy but easily got a seat and lovely fire. Breakfast excellent, plenty of choice and well cooked. Would definitely recommend and stay if you are visiting Whitby .

Booked for an overnight stay as visiting Whitby. Nice place, staff really friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely, only small but is fine for a one or 2 night stay. Large bathroom with nice bath but could do with a shower too. There was an electric heater that did take quite a while to warm the room up so could do with being put on 2-3 hours before check-in. Bathroom had a radiator and a heated towel rail so we tried leaving the door open for the warmth to circulate but there was a draft so that didn't work 😄 I think there's a crack in the bathroom window which probably should be looked at ! Slept fine, it's a double bed but we're used to a king size so seemed a little on the small side. We ate in the restaurant, we had a table near the bar which was very busy, but the food was really nice, the portions are HUGE, I probably left just as much as I ate which was a shame really ! Breakfast was included, there was a selection of cereals and orange juice. Cooked breakfast orders were taken at the table along with coffee/tea orders. Hubby opted for the Full English and I had the Veggie, both nice. Breakfast was served in a separate dining room to where we ate the evening before. Free parking is available but it is quite limited. There is road parking but it's a country lane so not a huge amount of space. We walked into Whitby, took about 30 minutes and then got a taxi back which was £9.00.

Great homecooked meals, big portions and decent prices. Can definitely recommend the gammon and the mill burger. We visited during a trip to Whitby as wanted to eat somewhere other than our hotel, and this place did not disappoint. Fire was lovely too.

Gorgeous little hidden gem, staff very friendly, rooms clean and breakfast was absolutely beautiful.. not too far out of Whitby, £8 in a taxi. We will return again

What a lovely lunch we had in this village pub. Service was great very friendly staff. We all had Steak & Guinness pie with mash and veg absolutely delicious, the wine was good too Highly recommended we will be back

Called in for lunch en route to Whitby for a few days. Staff very welcoming. Only had sandwiches, but they were really nice, decent amount of filling on nice soft fresh bread. As with everywhere in Whitby you can take your dog which I usually have no qualms about but unfortunately on this occasion even though there were no dogs in the room the smell of wet dog was rather overwhelming and off putting

This place is about 3 mikes from the centre of Whitby, just off the Scarborough Road. Food is served either in the lively bar or quieter dining room. Menu not that extensive but full of good pub grub, plus a couple of specials per course. We visit Whitby most years (long drive from Kent) and the Windmill has been on our list for dinner regularly. Prices reasonable, selection of ales and friendly staff.

Great pub! Very busy both nights we were there.....obviously a popular local for the workers! Staff very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Will definitely go again if in the area!

A bit of a rocky start with some bad attitude at the very beginning of our visit. Our reserved table was in the bar area. We didn't complain, however with 5 kids in tow and the terrible language coming from the customers at the bar WE WERE ASKED if we would like to move. As the swearing got worse, we accepted only to hear hushed grumbling about how busy they are and to be huffed at. We asked if it was a problem in the end and they responded with "well it's done now." However, soon redeemed by some delicious food. The bar area was super busy so definitely book if you want to visit.

We arrived a little early and were waiting for two of the group (nine of us altogether) We had several children with us. It was a busy and noisy pub but although we were seated near the bar it was fine. We were offered to move to another room and I expressed we would decide when the rest of the party arrived. When we had all arrived we asked to move to the other room as there was a lot of bad language near the bar and we had several children with us. You would have thought we had asked for the pub to be closed for us!! The staff were rude and unhelpful, someone from behind the bar told us to F**k off somewhere else if we didn't like it,. Loads of fuss banging tables around in the other room. Things said among themselves like "it a busy pub, what do they expect!" "why do they want to move now! When asked if there was a problem we were told its done now so it doesn't matter if there was a problem! We would have left if the children were no so hungry. We got settled in the other room and the only polite member of staff was the lady who served us. The food was excellent, but because of the attitude we received we will not be returning. The two stars are for the food.

Friendly Staff poor Shepherds hut accomadation beds very very uncomfortable. The main bed uncomfortable the sofa bedeven worse.. Had a meal in the bar all home cooked and lovely staff friendly. Shepherd's hut was lovely and clean would never stay in a hut again.Would return but only to stay in the pub

Arrived on a whim… friendly and welcoming… ordered sandwiches with chunky chips and sweet potato fries… bread clearly fresh as.. creamy coleslaw, fresh salad with a lovely dressing.. lots of locals so clearly popular..

Absolutely outstanding. We visited today Sunday 23/07/2023. Last minute booking as plans had been kiboshed due to atrocious weather. It was my Uncle's birthday we'd been discussing visiting the Windmill for a while. Today was the day. 2 beef dinners and a child's scampi. Portions were spot on. The beef was cooked perfectly not leathery. The gravy was nectar. I could of taken a portion home. My Uncle is hard to please with food and he was thrilled. Thank you. See you again soon.

We always eat here a few times when in Whitby as the food is great and the staff are lovely. Unfortunately, maybe because it's in the middle of nowhere, locals drink here and get very rowdy and noisy. We've been in with the grandkids and although it's been early in the evening there has been a lot of men stood in the bar area, shouting and swearing. Not great around kids! There are many regulars rolling in, straight from work in their workwear getting very drunk very early in the evening. Some nights were great, usually when the rowdy locals weren't in but obviously staff cannot police this. They apologise for the noise but it really spoils the place.

My husband, dog and I dropped in without booking. Very friendly helpful lady got us a table without any hassle. The pub around the bar area was busy but had a good atmosphere. We ordered our meals and were served very quickly. My husband had the gammon and I had the scampi. Both meals were first class and, as many people have said before on their reviews, the portion sizes were really good too. We had kept open minds about having a dessert but neither of us could manage one! This was our last night staying in nearby Whitby and we were gutted to only find this little gem now as I’m sure we would have visited it several times during our week otherwise. We have eaten out in the area a few times this week and this was the best by far. Can’t rate The Windmill highly enough. Hopefully we’ll be back some time in the near future.

Just had a lovely weekend at the Windmill. Great food, comfortable accommodation and lovely staff. Would strongly recommend

The food was excellent and the service was very good. It is reasonably priced with generous portions would recommend it .

Decided to give this place a try after reading reviews on here and staying pretty close by. Went for lunch as its advertised on their website being served until 2.30pm and walked in to a polite greeting from the lady behind the bar, asked if...

An accidental find and we're so glad we went! Brilliant service, excellent food and really lovely staff. Brilliant portion sizes and excellent value for money. Just wish I'd had room for dessert!

The Windmill Inn is one of the first places to stop along the Cedar Trail from Whitby. The staff are welcoming and accommodating. We both had the haddock and chips which was very nice. A lovely spot to break up a long walk.

Stayed here for a couple of nights as a starter for our East Coast adventure. We stayed in a sheperds hut, very cute and comfortable.. About a 3 minute drive from whitby I'd recommend this place. All the staff were lovely. We ate there on...

Lovely little village pub with very friendly welcoming staff, we had a lovely meal here we both had the steak and ale pie & veg one with chips one with mash really good portion size couldn't fit in any pudding but they sounded delicious would...

We passed through here a couple of times on our ride from whitby to Robin Hoods Bay for a drink and decided to come back for tea. It did not disappoint :) The food was amazing, and the portions' size is brilliant. We ordered the...

Would totally recommend this pub for food. We were a family of 6 and clean plates by all shows how good it was. Chicken in parma ham with the mushrooms was divine! The windmill burgers were scrummy and so too were the childrens chicken goujon...

Beautiful Pub with amazing views and food. Absolutely beautiful evening meal, perfectly cooked totally amazing service . Dinner arrived super fast. Highly recommended steak and ale pie, also scampy. Brilliant end to our stay in Whitby

This was one of the best meals we'd had out in a long time. I had chicken in Parma ham with mushroom sauce & my husband had the beef madras. Now he's an expert on curry & thought it was very good, my chicken was...

An authentic home from home Sunday dinner Sunday dinners out can be amazing or beyond a let down … there’s nothing more disappointing than an aunt Bessie Yorkshire pud, bisto gravy , frozen veg and plastic meat blasted in a microwave with no green on...

Nice welcome, shown to our rooms. Room was lovely everything we needed for a one night stay. Extremely clean and lovely large bath. We had a couple of drinks in the bar but ended up going up to our room it was a little loud...

We have eaten here a couple of times on route from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay and the food is excellent, home cooked nutritious and well priced. We have been a number of times in the last 12 months and have always enjoyed the food...

A pleasant pub on the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby. Good Wainwrights and well presented sandwiches.

We have never been to the windmill booked it based on good reviews. It did not disappoint! Lovely atmosphere. Warm and welcoming. Food was quick, delicious and great value for money. We had the Brie to start and then fish and chips and the scampi....

Dropped in on spec and were greeted with a friendly warm atmosphere, exceptional food with meat sourced from local butchers and a great feel to the whole place. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would go back again!

Walked in and barman on the phone so smiled and made eye contact with the 3 other clients. No response not even a smile. Hopefully when they are serving food they are a little more welcoming. Once barman off phone he did speak to explain...

Booked here via telephone to secure a table even though they accepted walk ins. Our table was reserved ready for us. Friendly staff with a warm welcome. Opted for the roast beef, it was delicious,. Large portions with extra gravy on the side. Would highly...

Visited on the 18th of October, 3pm. Not busy but the food was extremely good. Nicely presented and we didn't have to wait too long between ordering and receiving our meals. I had the upscaled version of Hunters Chicken - sitting on a gammon steak....

nice clean and friendly place ,room great size ,pub food fab ,the windmill burger amazing,staff very friendly.large groupof rowdey builders in night we stayed but they were a laugh and ovious enjoying their friday night chill time. would stay again easy access to main rds

A lunch stop on a circular walk along the coast from Whitby and back on the cinder path. We were the only customers on this Thursday lunchtime and they deserve to be much busier. Really good fish and chips and Whitby scampi at a very...

Stopped off here while on a cinder track walk, perfect place in the summers sun for a cold pint We didn’t have any food but the menu looked like it had variety of choices for people to pick from, sadly didn’t allow dogs at the...

While driving around Whitby area looking for a suitable place for a 14 year old with severe mental health and autism issues we came across windmill inn. After explaining the issue with the lad they went out of their way to accommodate us despite being...

The food is amazing! Fresh, served hot and cooked to perfection. The fish and chips were better than the top named restaurants in Whitby! The tartare sauce was the creamiest, most delicious I've ever had. Perfect mushy peas; colour, flavour, texture, amount. Well worth the...

This traditional pub has expanded to become a good bed and breakfast. There are about 8 car parking spaces outside, several first floor bedrooms and some shepherd's hut style cabins to the rear. The prices are reasonable and they' meals are excellent with hearty portions...

Superb food and service! Very generous portions, tasty food and all in a friendly environment. Very impressed and definitely will be back!

Helpful, friendly staff, shout out to Mic who was our waitress 🙋🏼‍♀️ pub had a lovely atmosphere, was clean and welcoming. Not a huge menu but I would say there was something to suit all tastes and they do have a specials board. Food was...

Went for a few drinks then took family a few nights later. Portions are huge! My husband is a very fussy chef and normally I dread eating out. He enjoyed his mea and ate without a sending anything back which is a rarity. I am...

Came here with my friend in June, had a lovely time. The food was good, staff even better, loved the vibe there. Could have been a little busier but I suppose with the current climate people are trying to look after their pennies, but we...

Wow, what a find for a delicious Sunday roast, we really enjoyed our roast pork, beef and gammon. Beautifully cooked and presented. Tasty and generous portions. We somehow found room for desserts which were also fabulous! A great friendly, welcoming pub serving high quality food...

This is just a few minutes out of Whitby where there are better places to eat. If it's busy and you want to avoid the crush then this works as some place to eat, but it is nothing special. Had the curry its was ok,...

I just wanted to come here to praise the beef madras. One of the finest curries I've eaten in decades. I would almost say 10/10 although I would say a popadom to go with the mango chutney would have added the chef's kiss. Otherwise the...

Warm and friendly staff with good food and pleasant rooms.Grat location for easy walk along cinder track to Whitby or further afield to Robin Hoods Bay.Highly recommend.

Beautifully decorated, a nice warm atmosphere and very friendly staff. The family run pub is an amazing pub with amazing food to finish off after a lovely walk along the cinder track. Family friendly.

Appearances are not what they seem. From the outside, this is tatty old english pub, and the inside is badley in need of some decorating, but the staff are friendly and caring and the food is very good. However, the portions are massive, so if...

We were pleased to find this pub for our Sunday dinner. We were greeted with a very friendly welcome and a roaring fire. The chicken Goujon starter was a generous portion as was the brie wedges and the the marmalade sauce was delicious. Again the...

Not a nice place to stay I highly recommend that anyone looking at staying here look elsewhere Whitby has so much more to offer Small poky room with the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in which is saying something as I’ve stayed in some...

Fantastic food with great portions and a family atmosphere . Pool table for kids to play on . Great pub with great staff and friendly service . Will definitely visit again .

Great atmosphere, good food and dog friendly. We were able to book a table in the large bar area where dogs were welcome. The service was very good and everyone was very friendly

We visited here with our family whilst staying locally & it was really good. Food & service perfect & we all enjoyed it even our fussy eater in the family. We will without doubt revisit when in the area. Thank you to everyone.

We opted for two three course meals. All courses were hot, tasty and plentiful. I chose carrot, coriander and ginger soup which came out with white bread so i asked whether they had brown or seeded instead, which was changed with no fuss, partner had...

Such a warm and friendly welcome. I had the roast beef dinner. Absolutely delicious, the beef was cooked to perfection. Loads of nice fresh veg and an extra boat of gravy. Crumble and custard, divine. I cannot recommend this place enough

mixed bag, arrived to a very full rowdy pub obviously very popular and we felt very out of place to start with, staff didnt seem to be expecting us lead us to room and left us outside the door with the key, room tiny but...

Literally woke up this morning and the first thing I’m doing is leaving a review. The food last night was simply amazing , cooked to perfection and very very tasty. Cannot recommended this place enough if your near the area. Tried quite a few different...

Called at this PH for lunch and had four wonderful meals.This pub is outside whitby on the road to scarboro.We called on a fri lunchtime and ordered steak pie,chicken in parma ham,chicken curry and scampi with a side order of onion rings.Meals all arrived after...

Never been made so welcome. From the moment I arrived the staff and locals were very attentive and friendly. Simple accommodation in a very lively and friendly Inn. Would thoroughly recommend it for a budget stay just outside Whitby.

We were walking the Cinder track from Whitby on Sunday 2nd Jan and saw the Windmill Inn and thought we’d stop for lunch. Staff were so helpful shuffling tables to accommodate our group (2 couples and 2 retrievers) I am so pleased they did as...

Could not fault this place. All staff so welcoming very pleasant and accommodating nothing was too much trouble. Food was to die for, freshly cooked to order, Excellent value for money. We stayed in one of the shepards huts. Very clean tidy and surprisingly warm....

Superb stay, lovely room, very comfortable bed and food both breakfast and evening was excellent. Added bonus of some beautiful dogs

Sropped in for a meal one evening, they were busy but found ud s tsblr, food was good and propmt. beer was well kept. would definately go again

We booked here for my partners birthday. Not the best first impression when even though you have confirmation your not on their list. We were seated though. My partner had beef I had the pork both meats were lovely and tender . The rest was...

Amazing food and competitively priced. My husband and I visited with no great expectations and were bowled over. I had chicken wrapped in bacon with a mushroom duxelle and sauce and my husband had a steak and ale pie. Both came with creamy mashed potatoes...

Staying in nearby Whitby I was told about this place by a town local. What a find, it’s used by locals and passing tourists using the cinder track that goes from Whitby to Scarborough so a perfect drop in place for walkers, cyclists and passers...

Working up this area again so called back into The Windmill for some food. I had ‘the windmill burger’ which was as good as I remembered it! Beautiful beef, very tasty and cooked to perfection. Great banter with the staff locals too. Always a friendly...

Thought wed book here for a nice meal as staying in whitby ,not to far to go well we arrived at our time 8pm ,table was next to bar in bar area all good so far i did notice there was another room in back...

We called in the other evening about 9pm for a drink on the way home. We entered the pub and a man behind the Bar, we found him really unsociable so didn't want to go again.

After cycling from Ravenscar down the Cinder Track, my partner and I were feeling the need for some proper pub food and a pint. The Windmill did not disappoint, although busy and us not booking, they still managed serve up two excellent roast beef dinners....

Stayed here for 2 nights as centre of Whitby is far too expensive to stay over £75 per night was reasonably cheap tbh lovely sized room and wonderful bath and burger was lovely never got to tried the friend breakfast as fell ill the first...

Brilliant experience, food was very well priced - plenty of choice (and huge portions too!). I had the Hot Shot Parmo, which was beautiful. Also managed a quick game of pool with the wife (and whooped her butt 😃). Will definitely be returning!

Had a lovely meal in this cosy pub. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. Good range on menu of pub food with some twists. Meals were well cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks too. Well worth a visit.

Stopped off on our way back from a cycle along the cinder track from Whitby on Sunday. We hadn’t booked but they managed to fit us in. Lovely atmosphere, mix of locals and tourists. I had the steak and ale pie and the missus had...

Booked when on a visit to Whitby. Small’ish Pub off the main road. Not much on atmosphere or fancy tables but more than made up for the great quality of food. We started with prawn cocktail which was fresh and a good size. Next my...

We stayed in Shepherds Hut No. 2. The welcome was warm, the service was excellent, the hut was adequate. Bed extremely comfortable. The food in the pub was excellent. A special thank you to the lady who welcomed us and to the Head Chef, who...

We booked for a table of 8 as heard good things. We wasn’t disappointed it was lovely! All the adults had Sunday lunch and they had pork beef or gammon and it was all delicious! They do a kids menu on a Sunday too which...

Food was great, generous portion sizes and very fresh. Good, friendly service. Lovely location close to a nice walk. Highly recommended.

Good pub Sunday lunch. Friendly staff, good service. Dog friendly. Just off the cinder track so you can walk from Whitby off the main road and earn your lunch!

Having eaten in here for the last 2-3 years, the food has never let me me down and is consistently spot on. I can’t recommend the Sunday lunch enough, and the new post-lockdown menu has some lovely stuff on there, especially the buttermilk chicken burger...

Really good meal out. Traditional country pub just outside of Whitby, lots of locals in there. Fantastic burger with my partner having a pie that she described as her favourite ever

Lovely outdoor area where the shepherds huts are, very quiet and peaceful. Very modern and clean facilities considering toilet/shower were shared. Pub was nice and food was amazing, definitely recommend the steak and Guinness pie - one of the nicest meals I’d had in a...

What a fantastic place! We received a very warm welcome from the owners Tammy & Ben. The roast dinner was excellent and the chocolate mousse was amazing. Ronan knows his stuff in the kitchen. Plenty of everything and the roast pork was succulent and the...

My partner and I visited the other night,they were very busy but dealt with it exceptional well. They were extremely welcoming to us and our dog. The food was amazing the best steak pie I have ever had.My partners scampi was also the best ever.Thankyou...

We just arrived home our visit to Whitby, we received a very warm welcome on arrival, we stayed in bedroom number 3, one very minor niggle the room is on the small side but clean and comfortable with a good bathroom. The breakfast was as...

Went here for dinner while staying in Whitby for a few days. The food was excellent - good quality ingredients, tasty and good portion sizes. The burger that I had was particularly nice, everything about it was perfect.

Great welcome for 4 hungry tired cyclists , we arrived just before they finished serving lunch but no problems and a big smile , great service , beer great and food fantastic highly recommended thanks