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The Duke of York, Whitby
Whitby
YO22 4DE
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Strongers . left this review about The Duke of York
The Duke of York has seating to the left, including a couple of curved seats in bay windows that overlook the River Esk. The mid placed serving counter runs across the rear while supporting standard and premium keg as well as Beavertown’s Neck Oil. The three hand pumps were drawing Ossett’s White Rat, Wainwright and TT Landlord. Along the front wall opposite the counter are some booths and more seating is found in the right where a fireplace sits on the right-hand wall. Televisions throughout were airing muted Olympic coverage while some upbeat modern background music played. This isn’t the biggest place so I expect it gets very busy at peak times, but during my recent Monday evening visit it was a pleasant stop off.
On 11th September 2024
- rating: 7
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Duke of York
A good sized pub at the end of a pedestrianised shopping street, and pretty much at the foot of the 199 steps up to the abbey, this is a good sized pub that was probably two separate buildings at one point, and has good views across the river to the other half of Whitby.
Internally, the style is a bit of a mixture of traditional and contemporary. There are sanded wooden boards on the floor along with some black and white patterned tiling around the bar counter, plenty of wooden beams on the ceiling and several areas of exposed brick walling. In contrast though, some areas, particularly to the left as you go in, had wood panelling on the lower part of the wall with duck egg blue paintwork, and a very artistic seascape wallpaper above. There were a few old pictures scattered around the walls, but then also several TV’s showing the football. It all rather felt as though it couldn’t decide what sort of style to go for. There were large windows to give the most of the outlook across the estuary if you were lucky enough to get one of those, and some large light fittings that looked to have been made from a couple of old cartwheels that had been sandwiched together.
Beers on tap were Timothy Taylor Landlord and Ossett White Rat, whilst a third pump appeared to have run out. Ciders meanwhile were Inch’s Medium Apple and Old Mout Berries & cherries.
On 16th July 2024
- rating: 6
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ROB Camra left this review about The Duke of York
I was lucky enough to bag a harbour view seat, which does have great views, even though I was only in here for about 20 minutes. Multiple areas with old beams and pictures all over the walls. Friendly barstaff who served me a half of White Rat in excellent condition. Quite foody as mentioned below, but not that intrusive as there were several other drinkers in on my lunchtime visit. May have to bring Ms CAMRA into this one next time we're in Whitby.
On 27th February 2024
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Duke of York
Decent pub at the bottom of the steps to the Abbey.4 beers on including Black Sheep, Abbotts and Ossett Yorkshire Blonde. I went for the Ossett and it was fine.
On 24th July 2018
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
Excellent setting at bottom of the steps and with views over the harbour, there are crooked beams and the lot. This means it is very popular so you would need to get there early to get a harbour view, even out of season.
Gone a little foody to cash in , but still bags of character.
Two real ales - Black Sheep and Abbot. Also lots of whisky.
With a better ale choice this could be tops.
On 26th October 2016
- rating: 8
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John Bonser left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
Occupying a prime position in the old part of Whitby at the end of a picturesque cobbled street and at the foot of the famous 199 steps leading up to the Abbey, is The Duke of York.
The interior consists of traditional seating, fake black ceiling beams, some exposed brickwork and leaded windows and curtains. It’s a pleasant single bar pub with several adjoining areas and decorated with lots of photos and prints on a seafaring / maritime theme.
It’s evidently trying to cater for a broad range of customers, which inevitably means that, at lunchtime, the emphasis is on providing meals – normally fish and chips – to the many visitors to this picturesque seaside town. There's the usual rather impersonal atmosphere at that time of day.
4-5 beers were on which, on my visit, included Copper Dragon, Black Sheep, Deuchars IPA and GK Abbott. Prices are on the high side. There’s also an extensive selection of whiskies.
This is a nice enough place for a pint – but do try and visit outside of peak periods, when, if you’re lucky, you’ll get a window seat, from where you can take advantage of the splendid harbour views.
On 12th November 2013
- rating: 6
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
Mike Hewitt i agree with you we had the same problem when we lived in the Isle of Man and Blackpool we had lots of visitors now we live in Glossop Derbyshire not many at all. This is another Whitby gem of a pub
On 30th August 2013
- rating: 10
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Mike Hewitt left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
Living in Whitby we get lots of friends and relatives visiting us. When we lived in Derbyshire we had very few visitors, strangely enough. Now when they get here, most want to spend at least one session in the Duke of York, after exploring the delights of the old town. This rather nice traditional pub is one of Whitby's little gems. Good food, fine ale and a wonderful view of the harbour and the never ending hubub of activity, and the view out to sea between the piers is excellent. If you like a beer and you visit Whitby, make sure you spend a couple of hours in here.
On 11th June 2010
- rating: 10
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
I found the pub to be a delight, but they maybe because i was sat on a bar stool facing a number of old photographs on the wall, having to explain to my mate why all people seemed to look grimey in c1890 photos!
There was a choice of real ales, Spitfire, which i wouldn't touch and Courage Directors, which was fine.
Its a foody place and seats are hard to come by and we visited on a Monday daytime - and it is for families
I would return quite happily, maybe after researching grimey people in old photographs a bit more
On 10th September 2009
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BOB STEER left this review about The Duke Of York Inn
Another excellent pub in Whitby, they sell real ale and others the food looked excellent theres also a quiet good whisky bar, this pub overlooks the harbour but your lucky to get a seat near the window, my only small problem was there was sport on the tv and the reception was poor, but thats all I could fault, great pub been in three times in the last two months always a good pint.
On 17th August 2009
- rating: 8
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