The Dolphin, Whitby

A real tourist trap right by the swing bridge. 2 beers and 2 ciders on when I visited. I went for Bradfields Farmers Blonde which was fine.

This place seems designed to attract tourists and wealthier local people. It's certainly in a good location on the river and inside is an open plan room that wraps around the bar counter. Most of the furnishings are tall but I managed to find a low table and chair in one corner. Two of the six hand pumps had cider at £4.00 a pint and both were kiddies strength of 4.0% and 3.8%. If I had to make a list of beers that I didn't want to come across in a pub these would all appear on it, Marston's Bass and Wainwright, Wychwood Hobgoblin and Doom Bore. I went for the Wainwright (£3.75) which was expensive and about as good as it's ever going to be. I can only assume this place is GBG 2018 listed for the branch to make up their quota of pubs. I certainly wouldn't return.

Nicely refurbed pub next to swing bridge and overlooking the river there is a patio are to the front street. Smart central bar area with space around it in a donut and a back room. Its location means its popular. Seems to combine food, drink, Sky Sports and its environment effortless. Beer choice and quality is excellent. Really well thought out place.

Yes its opened again after a refurb and what a transformation 6 hand pulls all on form went in one night had 3 of them went in the next had the other 3 Good people watching spot out side