Whitby Friendship Amateur Rowing Club in Scarborough

I booked this venue for my son's 40th birthday. Nothing was too much trouble, and they even offered to step in when we didn't think the disco was going to come! Lovey and clean, excellent room.

Always promised to pop in here. Friendly staff and customers. Good selection of draft beers and lagers at reasonable price. Great view of the harbour.

2 pints of Staropramen - £10, Nothing friendly here - been twice now and never again which is what they hope for. This is a locals bar. Might be a nice view beer priced so you don't come back.

The best club in Whitby without a doubt. Great staff and prices and the panoramic views from the bar and beer garden are stunning. One of Whitby’s hidden gems.

Came across this bar by chance and are so had we did. What alovely spot. Wonderful view of the harbour, pleasant staff and and competitively priced beer. Will definitely visit again when in Whitby again.

Entrance is at end of narrow alley off the road , doesn’t look that appealing but glad we ventured inside. Sat outside on a veranda overlooking the harbour in the afternoon sun which is difficult to do in Whitby. Great beer, cheaper than elsewhere, will definitely go back !

Great view , friendly staff and half the price of the other bars overlooking the harbour.Will definitely return.

We stayed quite close to this friendly little club with superb river views of the Esk in Whitby seems to be quite a locals hangout but welcoming and friendly, I recommend it if you're not too posh lol

We wanted a quick drink away from the crowds, saw the sign for the bar so went for it! The young guy in a hooded coat was playing with his phone, and when I asked if he was serving said " I won't be a minute". Not a good start! The place was a little dark and could do with a little sprucing up. Went out side, down the fire escape, drank our drinks and left. Enough said!

We enjoyed our visit here. Young bar man was friendly and welcoming. We managed to get a seat outside which faced onto the harbour which was lovely. Covid control on entry were fine but outside there was a bit of table swapping going on and no tables were cleaned while we were there (30mins) but there was plenty of space between people so we always felt comfortable. Well worth a visit as it's different to your standard pubs in town.

Called in here on a Thursday night managed to get a seat the bar staff a young man with a face mask on and a nasa hoodie was so friendly and professional and the customers were friendly hubby is a Liverpool fan and got talking to a guy in a Liverpool shirt then it worked out the bar man was a liverpool fan hubby showed him pics of carraghers bar in new York the staff were completely on the covid thing sanitizing everything and even asking if we were OK with people sitting on our table of four he checked numerous times to see if we would allow 2 other people to join us which we always allowed what a fab place covid save and secure and what great bar staff

We stumbled on to this place a couple of years ago and now always visit when we are in Whitby. Fantastic view of the harbour and you ALWAYS get a great welcome.

Very reasonably priced drinks, cheap would be the best way to describe them. Staff are absolutely fabulous, so hospitable and just nice people. Will definitely return and the views are spectacular!

Came across this little treasure while looking for a boozer with outside seating. Friendly staff, seating with great views of the harbour, lots of laughs, a good evening.

We weren't quite sure what to expect when we stopped here for a drink on a Saturday late afternoon. But what a pleasant surprise. The place was heaving with drinkers, most of whom seemed local, all enjoying a rather nice pint in a friendly club atmosphere. Outside there is a beer garden that occupies an enviable position overlooking the estuary and harbour entrance which is a real sun trap on an early October afternoon. Beer prices are modest as you might expect from a Club. I enjoyed a lovely pint of Whitby Whaler. We would return here again.

Thank you to the organisers, dj's and staff who put this do on over the northern weekend. Brilliant venue, music and vibe. Hopefully will be repeated next year if not on one night, but more.

Having been a rower in a previous life we wandered down the ginnell in Whitby thinking we might spend some time in this ideally located establishment. Our timing alas was off and we were not able to get in. We became mudlarks instead, and watched the rowing later in the day.We still think it will be a great idea to visit this location and we will do so when next we visit Whitby. They deserve your support so do drop in.

I first came across this gem in 2009, and the three or four times I've been back to Whitby since then, I've always nipped in for a pint. A couple of reasons, always friendly, and they have the rare tipple of Carling Premier in draught!Great views, nice sun-terrace down the steps past the bar, and always friendly staff and customers in the place!See you next year guys! :)

great bar with lovely views, and beer garden. Great to spend with friends and family during the day and evening.

We holiday in Church Street every year and the highlight for my son Paul is a visit to the Rowing club every evening, the bar has a great atmosphere , the barman is genius character always a smile and a welcome, outdoor beer garden overlooking the harbour and coming and goings on the water, great prices and kids allowed until 9pm, a must for anyone looking for atmospheric bar really well run and lots of locals, all our family love it.

This little bar was a great stop for me and the wife when we visited Whitby, went in around lunchtime and although quiet it was pleasant. The beer was fairly priced and really nice. staff were welcoming too.

A place used a lot by locals, but the views of the harbour are lovely and there is an area to sit outside.

It's a sports clubhouse; no more and no less. But open to the public and very welcoming and they have a hidden riverside terrace which is the real find

Its an old school pub/bar but the beer "garden" has to be worth settling in on when the weather permits. The house Merlot wasnt great but after the first mouthful, and a bit of sun on me , it was superb! Sports tv as well for those wanting to not miss a match. yes, I'd go back.

Nothing flash, but nice blokes behind the bar, good selection crisps, club prices and a lovely beer garden. Simple and we'd certainly pop back in.

Hidden down a snicket off Church Street on the East side of the harbour, the WFARC has a friendly, scruffy bar with great harbour views and very good beer, plus, if there's any sun about, it has a little terrace area with even better views. NB: Not to be confused with the W Fishermen's ARC which has the same initials and is next door; although it is no doubt just as friendly, it doesn't have a terrace.

We have been social members of this fantastic bar and club for many years. We love the bar staff, the regular customers and the atmosphere. The drinks are good value for money and it has an amazing view of the river and harbour and out to sea. Sometimes it is a quiet haven - and on other occasions full of life and noise. Great place

So friendly and welcoming, always happy to see anybody, great to watch sports down there and joining in the local BBQs. Great family run club everyone feels like one big family. Can not fault the place!

Open to non-members, sign up to become a member and receive discount on beverages. Has a function room available to hire.