Wilson Arms in Scarborough

What a hidden gem found this place on google for a nice meal first time we went it was Sunday roast wow amazing service and amazing food. We returned a second time for birthday meal a month later and the steak was the best I had tasted all fresh ingredients outstanding. The waiting staff were very attentive the manager should be proud to have such a good team me and the family will definitely return.

Really nice pub B&B, room was spacious and recently refurbished to a good standard. Bathroom was large with a nice walk in shower, again done to a really good standard. The food downstairs was amazing, cooked really well with generous portions. We had the lamb/chicken balti double Stilton burger as well as a few of the starters and desserts over the course of our stay and everything we had was great. Staff are brilliant, location is great with plenty of off road parking. Also, plenty of places to go within very short drives.

Very nice rooms, excellent food and friendly service

Just had a lovely sunday lunch at wilson arms , plenty to eat , lovely cooked veg...oh n have a pudding sponge is light as a feather Staff were lovely too Thumbs up 👍

Family Sunday Lunch for 10 people. The food was excellent, the dining room spacious and comfortably warm. Definitely recommend booking as we were there relatively early and it was already filling up. Staff were polite and friendly but not intrusive. Excellent value for money too.

I really liked this place. York brewery beers, nice wood fired stove and good food in a family run way. Didn't stay here so no view on rooms. Only criticism is that chef had kept the oil too long and you could taste it.

Tasty Sunday lunch competitively priced. All home made no frozen items . Choice of beef, pork, lamb, chicken . Not huge portions but enough food - two roasts pots , two Yorkshire puddings, mash veg. Pleasant dining room and bar .

New years eve, very busy but Arnie behind the bar by his self coped very well, food was brilliant and the room was very modern and clean , dog friendly too ! Loved our stay there would definately go back again

We booked this table around a month ago for 4 friends celebrating a December birthday. When we arrived the young guy at the bar completely ignored us while he saw to another customer, didn't acknowledge us at all. Then we were told to sit where we wanted and asked what we wanted to drink. We got our drinks and went and found a table. We realised we had the normal food menu, when we went and asked about the Christmas menu we expected we were told this was pre order only (we weren't told this when we booked the table). We ordered from the normal menu, service was very slow and very unpolished. Lovely girls, just lacked training. Our food was ok, my friend sent her naan bread back because it was raw but this was changed for her. We sat and waited a fair while for our table to be cleared before we went back to the bar to order desserts. I ordered the fruit crumble which was very disappointing as was varying degrees of temperature around the bowl. Abit off putting. The others all had the crunchy cheesecake, which had nothing crunchy about it and didn't seem fresh. The music in the room we were sat in was terrible, not the lovely Christmas music playing in the bar. It was awful dance music throughout. Overall, really quite disappointed. We were all looking forward to this night but all left a little deflated.

We had Sunday lunch here. Excellent in all respects, we'll definitely be going back.

An absolute jem of a pub. Situated in an excellent spot for exploring the area. Lovely staff, lovely couple who own it. Extremely clean room's. Excellent restaurant, food is amazing. The best jam sponge and custard you will ever taste and if you're lucky you might even bump into a TV star 🌟

Super friendly staff!!! Especially the Batman!!! Lively music and a welcoming atmosphere - would recommend ANYONE to go here. Such a lovely efficient well run business and the decor and service is out of this world. Cannot recommend them enough!! This place has my heart ❤️

Beautiful village pub all refitted recently, great place to stay, the hosts are very welcoming and the food is amazing..and very reasonably priced too

Fantastic stay, a very warm welcome on arrival. Great accommodation with lovely food made with quality produce and plenty of it at very reasonable prices.

Only stayed here because The Plough in Sleights had shut down. This place is so much better than the Plough. Great room with lots of space, big shower allowing you to move in all directions without banging into walls . The owners and staff are extremely friendly but the clincher was the food . Cooked to perfection at dinner and breakfast. Will hopefully stay again.

Had a few visits here over the last week. Been very well looked after by the staff. The food was fantastic. Very good food, very generous portions and very reasonably priced. Was really handy for us staying at nearby campsite. However, only a short trip out from Whitby too. Will definitely come back

Fantastic friendly pub great food and great staff

The best lamb chops I've had in a long time! Superb food and very ample portions! Really friendly place and very dog friendly. You do need to book as, not surprisingly, they are very busy. But not at all cramped. Absolutely recommend!

Really nice, brand new dining room, went for Sunday lunch all freshly cooked food, fresh vegs, really pleasant staff, good service. Would definitely go back

We didn't stay in the rooms but ate in the pub twice. The food was absolutely gorgeous and great value. They're portion sizes were big and the food was cooked to perfection.

It's in a quiet spot with parking. Rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. Great breakfast. Got settled in my room and went downstairs for a pint and met up with other holiday makers and had a good evening. Highly recommend the hotel.

We had a meal.here.on Thursday the 10th.Aug and it was lovely. Not only did it taste fantastic ( I had the parno chicken) but there was masses of it and loads of veggies and chips. The server was lovely and friendly. I would recommend that people make the short journey out of Whitby to eat here because it will be delicious

Delicious food, lovely setting. Small bar and restaurant and limited menu but don't let that out you off. The food was fantastic and the portions are so big, half the dinner comes on another plate.

Lovely, clean and well decorated pub/restaurant. Friendly service, great wine and beer and amazing food! My husband had the Whitby cod, which was enormous. Chips were to die for. A few veggie/vegan options. I had the veggie curry, which was tasty and plentiful but a bit too hot!

Had the cod! Delicious. Stayed overnight and had the full breakfast. Equally delicious! Canny staff, clean and comfortable.

The decor had a country vibe but was modern, which made it cozy. The food was good and the chips were amazing, they were real homemade chips! The service was quick, considering we were a bigger table. Would defo come back.

Stayed at nearby campsite and found this gem of a pub serving good, honest home cooked food. Had an evening meal and Sunday lunch both of which were really good. Friendly welcome, efficient service and lovely food. Would recommend it to anyone. Definitely need to book for Sunday lunch it’s really busy and you can see why. My husband and I both had the lamb which was perfectly cooked.

Had a meal here on Friday 16th June 2023 highly recommended 10 stars 🌟 the meal was excellent plenty to eat service ver quick staff very welcoming and friendly lovely atmosphere in pub really enjoyed my coffee it was beautiful. Will definitely come again thank you

We had a family Sunday meal whilst holidaying in the area. Beautiful premises with lovely welcoming staff (top mention to the lad behind the bar!!). The food was gorgeous. All fresh produce and the beef just melted! The puddings were awesome as well! All reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend. We couldn’t fault a thing!!

Staying near Robin Hoods Bay for the weekend to see friends. We went for Sunday lunch, our first time but friends have been before. My husband is on a quite restricted diet so we made certain requests for his meal. Everything was perfect and no trouble at all for the waiting staff or chef. The food was excellent, I had lamb and my husband had chicken. I followed this with the syrup sponge and custard. It was, without doubt, the best Sunday lunch we have had. We stayed after lunch for a couple of drinks as we were enjoying our afternoon. Compliments to all the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness and to the chef for the fabulous food. We will definitely be back when we are next in Whitby

We had Sunday lunch with friends,I had roast beef and lamb with fresh vegetables,good homemade Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and plenty of gravy,followed by homage treacle sponge and ice-cream, excellent food at a excellent pub.

Had the big cod and chips which were excellent.Cosy atmosphere with log burning stove.Friendly staff.

We visited this place by chance after trying two other places in the area that were fully booked. The food was lovely, and the service was very friendly too. Highly recommend the sausage and mash dish! It was the perfect warm pub to spend a...

Second time we have visited, last time was August last year. I had a pint two, of Whitby Whaller, super steak and ale pie. Liz had cid and chips, I think there was a mistake, not a Cod, a Whale 😂, it was enormous. Beautiful...

Had a meal there with friends one evening just before Christmas - what a lovely pub this is! It was many years when I last visited and I remember it just being your average traditional village pub. Now, it has been refurbished to a high...

We called in for an evening meal and were very impressed. Starter of black pudding, crispy bacon and poached egg salad was very well cooked but the highlight was the main course. We both had the Whitby cod and chips and agreed it was the...

Having been there the previous July (wow remember the heatwave) for a drink and spoke to the locals who were having takeaway lunch’s. They were saying how good they were so we decided to go last Sunday, The lunch was super, everything nicely prepared the...

Super ,smashing great …lovely country pub ,, just two miles from Whitby .recently refurbished. Golf r32 😀

We decided to try the Wilson Arms again as we visited last year whilst staying a few days in Whitby. We booked a table of 4 and a dog !! Table was ready for us and the male staff member (can’t remember his name) couldn’t...

What an absolutely fabulous find! Just stayed for a girls night one night stay. The property has had an extensive refurb and is beautifully decorated and furnished throughout with further works planned for completion by Christmas. The property is a short taxi ride into Whitby...

Four people in our group, surprisingly we all had the same food, Prawn cocktail - lots of lovely plump prawns, the best prawn cocktail! Rump steak for mains, with all the trimmings, absolutely delicious and cooked to each person's liking. Really lovely evening, highly recommend.

We have eaten here 2 days running on our visit to the East Coast. Gorgeous Stilton and Cheeseburgers on Saturday night together with the pleasant barman and lovely interior meant we immediately booked for Sunday lunch with another couple the following day. We are so...

Sunday lunch never disappoints. Beautiful mouthwatering meat, lots of fresh veg and homemade yorkshires. Today we managed to walk in as there was only the two of us but I would recommend you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and you can even...

Went for Sunday lunch at the second attempt as they were fully booked the first time we tried. Light and airy venue and well cooked food and plenty of it. I like my veg well cooked and they were; no al dente here. The beef...

Pulling into the car park we were slightly put off by the demolition in progress but having read positive reviews we decided to go ahead. We are so pleased we did. Lovely light, clean interior. Very friendly staff and delicious food. Whitby ale on draft...

We were staying close by and booked dinner for 4. Staff very friendly and efficient, not too expensive. The portions were substantial, in fact starters were perhaps a little on the large side. The food itself was typical pub grub, reasonable choice, but sadly the...

We stayed in a cottage opposite the Wilsons Arms & ate there on several occasions .The menu was typical pub fare of the highest quality & varied enough for every taste.The owners were friendly & the added bonus was it was dog friendly.If I have...

Been to the Wilson arms twice this week and received a very warm welcome on arrival and loved the two log fires burning in the lounge. Food was exceptional, home cooked and freshly prepared we can’t recommend enough went down very nicely with a beautiful...

Our meal was booked a couple of days beforehand, over the phone. My partner said that the person dealing with the booking was so friendly and helpful, he knew it would be fine. We had visited the Wilson Arms a few times when run by...

Booked on short notice for saturday evening meal Good pub food & beer with very good choices on the menu Nicely decorated inside & very good service from friendly staff We would not hesitate to go back another time

A last minute decision to book a place near to Whitby turned out to be a lovely relaxed place to stay! Great food, clean room with a breathtaking view of Whitby we will most definitely be booking this one again! Friendly staff and a good...

My partner and I came here for a meal to celebrate my birthday. We both chose the rump steak, one with the peppercorn sauce and the other with Stilton. The steaks were amazing. Cooked perfectly, as we like them rare, tasty and so tender. Rump...

We were very lucky to get a room here due to a cancellation. Situated just outside Whitby the accommodation is very well finished, the decor being a modern twist on a hunting lodge. The room was large, comfortable and extremely clean, as was the whole...

COVID restrictions being lifted, a family B/Day, 17 in total, 9 children and 8 Adults. As there were restrictions in place plus such a large group we were taken to a back room which it was explained was the next and last area to be...

My wife and I arrived at the hotel at 2.50 pm having booked for three nights. The place was all locked up and looked abandoned. We rang the bell and phoned(answerphone). No reply. We waited until 3.10 and then left thinking that the hotel was...

Visited when staying at the campsite next door. The beer here was excellent. 2 from Whitby Brewery. The food was regular pub grub sort of stuff, but we had a good meal. The lady was very friendly. It was a bit of a pain being...

Whilst staying in our caravan on Monks Farm we came across this fantastic little country pub. From the warmest of receptions to the lovely decor, the Wilson Arm’s has it all. Not intending to eat out during our stay , this soon went out of...

Visited the Wilson Arms whilst staying in the area on holiday with friends, food was excellent and plentiful. Recommended

WOW. Everything was excellent. The room (6) well decorated spotless and the views of Whitby abbey brill particularly at sunset. The food very plentiful well presented and very tasty. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Will be returning.

We went for bed and breakfast, although the room was very clean , when met the hospitality was very poor throughout our stay . They didn’t make you feel welcome at all , after a long drive we arrived at 1400 , wanted a drink...

Lovely quaint country pub serving pub grub. Dog friendly. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. We were in a little off shot dining area which lacked atmosphere and a little cramped with our big dog but the food was good.

Thoroughly enjoyed the food we had at this lovely little restaurant. Came with friends on our last day of holiday and it was the perfect end to our trip. The portions are extremely generous and the atmosphere is lovely, we look forward to coming again next time we visit Whitby!

There is absolutely hand on heart nothing i can find fault with here. Food, surroundings, rooms, staff - all are wonderful. Stayed under CV restrictions, although you couldn't tell. Two nights in (out of three) and had already decided to return. Ate in every night, hadn't planned to, such good value meals with plenty of choice and huge portions. Local Whitby brewery ale on top - recommended.

Stayed here for the 2nd time, didn’t disappoint! The room (6) is immaculately clean and well decorated and furnished, views of Whitby abbey and the sea. So peaceful and quiet, the food in the evening was plentiful and delicious and then breakfast was the same. Can’t wait to return soon this place is a hidden gem. Thanks for a great stay

Found this on line while searching for places around whitby. Phoned to reserve a table just in case, Dawn kindly emailed me a menu, which I believe had been reduced during Covid 19. On arrival was greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table. Covid measures in place. It was a Monday evening so not too busy. I had the Chicken in peppercorn sauce,new potatoes carrots, broccoli and swede. My wife had the cod and asked for new potatoes instead of the chips which was done. Both meals were delicious, obviously freshly cooked. Definitely worth another visit on our next trip to Whitby.

Great pub and accommodation with a superb breakfast. Really welcoming family. Stayed two nights and will definitely go back. Easy access to Whitby centre which is just 3 miles away. Dog friendly. Definitely recommend.

We stayed in Sneaton with our friends and we were so pleased to find this little pub. The owners gave us a warm welcome and we felt safe as the pub environment was very clean and tables well spaced out. The beer was wonderful but the meals excelled! We had the best Sunday roast we have ever had in any restaurant so far. Real homemade Yorkshire Puddings and the meat melted in our mouths. Plenty of it and hot. The puddings were great too, with local ice-cream from the farm up the road too. Book a table so you don't miss out!

We stayed 2 nights..walked into whitby thru woodlands and the ols railway line...amazing views and scenery..booked table on the first night for dinner and had the best meal we've had in a long time..my steak was better than miller and Carter's!!! Both mornings had full breakfast which was delicious..and accommodating if you wanted alternatives....the rooms were beautiful and cosy....we will definitely be back.

We recently stayed at the campsite next door and were lucky enough to get a table on their re-opening night. Prior to this I believe they had been doing takeaway meals. They had implemented social distances and spaced table out as required. I know this is a learning curve for everybody but I think the staff were doing a great job. The meal and service were excellent. Thank you for re-opening.

Our son and his partner took my self and my wife other wise we would never have found this pub , A hidden treasure beautiful meals and well kept largers . Well skilled staff would highly recommend the Wilson arms and look forward to returning

drove past a few times and noticed the pub advertised just off the main road , so today we finally made it there for a lamb roast dinner for me and my partner the food was lovely , very reasonbly priced and very good portion size , would definately recommend this place ......

We had a delicious evening meal here, two beautiful roaring fires to really make the place so very cosy and welcoming.

Great little place this for a night out in whitby, lovely rooms, great food, good beer and great hosts. Location is about £8 in a taxi away from centre. Price was excellent value for money all round.

We stayed in Sneaton hall and saw this advertised so popped along for a quick visit. Brilliant food, very good Gluten Free options for my wife. Exceptional company offered from the hosts. Definitely worth visiting and will return!

We all stayed one night bed and breakfast family of 10. Immaculately clean,Breakfast Brilliant and served hot Very friendly waitress everything done with a smile and very friendly Would recommend to any one star

We came here for a meal whilst on holiday close by. It's the only pub/restaurant in the village, a little off the beaten track down a quiet lane off the busy main road, easy to miss but very well worth finding. The welcome was warm,the service efficient and friendly and the food very nice indeed. We had booked in advance, so were seated in the bright and airy dining room, which looked as though it had been quite recently refurbished. Meals are also served in the cosy bar, which boasted a good choice of cask ales, including beers from the excellent Whitby Brewery. We will have no hesitation in returning to the Wilson Arms the next time we visit Sneaton.

We were staying at the campsite at Beacon Farm which is right next door. We decided to try the pub for dinner one night and were so happy we did. We were with my 7 year old little girl and we were made to feel very welcome in the pub. There were some locals who said they come regularly and walk up from Whitby to visit the Wilson Arms. (3 mile walk). My husband had the Giant Yorkshire Pudding with sausages and I had the Steak and Ale pie. Both were very tasty. My husband said they sausages were the best he ever had. They were sourced from the local butcher called Jackson in Ruswarp. My daughter had a little pizza. The best part though was the music. It was Folk week in Whitby and many of the musicians who were in town that week were gathering at the Wilson Arms in the evening to play together. What a treat for us! The music was so good we were delighted to be there.

We stayed here purely by chance when searching for a reasonable cost place in July. A little out of the centre of Whitby but as we aren't afraid of a little walk it was perfect and has the added bonus of being away from seagull noise! The rooms are very tastefully decorated and the staff very friendly. Breakfast was excellent. To be honest I can't think of any negatives. We stayed in room 6 right at the same top and the view right across to Whitby abbey is lovely (just be careful to watch out for the low beams in the seating area of the room). Finally as the title suggests, we will definitely return.

A pleasent ambience, in a very friendly (dog friendly too) traditional bar. The food was perfect, not too much choice, but local products where possible, cooked to perfection. Proper food to be proud of, with a good service from the very attentive staff. Next time trying the Sunday Roasts which have been highly recommend by fellow eaters.

We were staying a few minutes walk away from this historica and traditional pub. The Sun day lunch menue was good, the food was perfectly cooked and the portions were generous. Also the price was very reasonable. We were very satisfied in every way. However, they are understandably popular, so booking is advisable.

Reviewing in the area and was recommended to the Wilson Arms. Its currently in a transition stage as it undergoes some modernisation/updating. Looking at the parts already done they are tremendous. The ONLY thing we Hope is that the main bar area retains it's natural look with the log fires and the brasses etc. It would be a shame to spoil that old pub look. We shall see next time....

My family and I called on speck, there was 10 of us and they managed to fit us in. The young waiting on staff were very attentive and polite

Great family pub run by friendly family / hosts. We stopped for 2 nights for our 20th wedding anniversary, although there are renovations ongoing at the pub they don't detract from the experience at all. We we're given a very warm welcome and would stop again. This is a traditional pub with good access to Whitby and surrounding areas - we visited NYM railway and Runswick Bay, Robin Hoods Bay all in 1 day (and that included a sit down meal on the train). Recommend this pub for quiet getaways.

Visited with our family and the staff were fantastic. The food choice was varied and although simple it was done very well. Happy to recommend.

We stayed at Beacon camp site and came to the Wilson Arms in March for a meal for my husbands birthday, we had the sea base and it was delicious so good in fact we came back on the Wednesday and had it again. Will definitely be back. The staff are lovely and friendly.

Would recommend. The food was very nice. We were staying in Rose cottage directly opposite the pub. The pub is having a refurb and it will be amazing when it’s finished. The ladies toilets are lovely.

We were camping nearby so called in for a couple of pints. A welcoming pub - in the middle of updating - but still working well. We went in early so very quiet but started to fill by the time we left. Alow well behaved dogs in bar area.

We visited the pub for Sunday lunch I had beef and my wife had lamb both meals had good quality meet with plenty of veg the Yorkshire puddings were also very good. I had a pudding which was homemade jam sponge with custard delicious.

Beautiful very friendly pub, great food dogs welcome Dawn and Dan landlord and landlady make you feel very welcome, Beautiful restaurant, highly recommend great accommodation and great breakfast or packed lunch if required

Very welcoming hosts who are in the process of updating all the rooms .I have stayed here for a weeks hols over the last few years, Dawn and Dan are Wonderful hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them and the breakfasts are amazing. Rooms spotless and very comfy.The pub meals are always delicious with very generous portions and the drinks are very reasonable as well.You can either eat in the bar area or in the newly refurbished dining room and the service is excellent.We have already booked for a week next year.

Called here while camping nearby what a lovely warm welcome we got from the staff (owner) a great pub with a open fire a good choice of drinks food looked tasty looked like it was having some modernization but was still clean and welcoming would recommend and return maybe stay as they do bed n breakfast thanks

Would not go back , food Luke warm . Vegetables were not seasoned . Were very bland especially the potato. The only thing worth eating was the Yorkshire puddings

We had previously seen some older reviews which did not give a very positive view, but as it was the nearest (and only) pub to our holiday booking we went along to see - never entirely safe to pay too much attention to poor reviews. There has clearly been a complete turn-around, if the old reviews were accurate. There was a very warm welcome on our first visit and we had a hearty and delicious meal. We called back again mid-week, and the welcome, service and food were completely consistent with our first visit. The owners are very friendly. The food is well cooked, with generous portions, and the service is good. We decided to go again for the last night of our stay, and bring some friends along. This time we were in the dining room as the pub was pleasantly busy. This dining room is evidence of the work they are doing to improve and modernise the pub, and it is a lovely start. We wish the owners/landlords every success with their venture. We will definitely return when we book the local cottage again.

We love it, every year we stay on beacon farm, we always always go to the Wilson arms for quiz night and a lovely meal. Really welcoming friendly atmosphere, staff are great and year after year remember us (not sure if that's a good thing haha ;))

Went with my wife on a Saturday evening February 2018.

Stayed here just for one night on the 30th Jan as our apartment in Whitby had been double booked. It was a last minute booking & we were very grateful.

Stumbled upon this pub whilst looking for something to eat between our country walks and couldn't have been happier! Excellent service, atmosphere and food. The portion sizes were big and it tasted delicious!

Muy decepcionado con este hotel. Al llegar nos recibió y nos preguntó a pagar de inmediato, lo que era extraño. El bar estaba cerrado por la tarde, así que ni siquiera se podía tomar una copa mientras esperábamos para amigos de prepararse. Reservamos un total de 4 habitaciones, uno tenía una fuga con un cubo en la habitación. Grifos lavabo agrietado, suelto. Telarañas por todos lados y muy sucia en general. En urgente necesidad de reforma. Una vez la señora había tomado nuestro dinero entonces ella abandonaron el local. La señora en el desayuno era el desayuno educado en sí estaba bien, pero nada especial. En £80 por noche es descaradamente caro.

Cuando Trevor y yo visitamos nos investigando para nuestro libro "Sneaton - La ciudad en un día". Tuvimos una excelente pinta y de una pinta deliciosa en un ambiente agradable perro. Este es un verdadero pub inglés tradicional. Yo diría que vale la pena coger un taxi en Whitby para visitar. Perfecto para sentarse en una noche de verano o por la tarde.

Nos alojamos en Casa de Rose, que es sólo de 45 Sneaton pasos de puerta a puerta a los brazos del Wilson's y comimos allí dos veces. La comida era excelente y el personal era muy amable y acogedor. Hay mucha variedad en el menú para todos los gustos. Una noche, mi marido tenía la sobresaliente y era enorme, debe haber sido de 16 oz. Yo tenía un filete con todos los adornos y estaba delicioso. Otra noche un amigo tenía el cerdo negro tarta de manzana y budín y dijo que era una de las más sabrosas tartas que he tenido. El pub abierto en 6. 30 cada noche y nos reloj viendo para horarios de apertura. No puedo recomendar este lugar. Gracias a todo el mundo.