Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Pubs in Whitby

A tiny, historic ale house on Church Street in the shadow of the abbey headland, dating back centuries and known as The White Horse until 1828. Well-behaved dogs are genuinely welcome in both little bar rooms and are usually offered a bowl of water. It is famous for its Yorkshire tapas, real ales and a cosy, cluttered interior that feels like stepping back in time.

A traditional harbourside pub and hotel right by the swing bridge, with a cosy bar and picturesque views over the River Esk and the fishing boats. Dogs are welcome in the bar area, making it an easy spot to warm up after a walk along the quay. Expect proper pub food, local seafood and a friendly, unfussy Whitby welcome.

A characterful little pie shop and restaurant set in a low-beamed 16th-century cottage on Church Street, serving generous handmade pies with mash and mushy peas. It offers a homely welcome to dogs, so you can settle in out of the wind with your dog at your feet. The tight, timber-framed rooms are cosy and quintessentially Whitby.