Middle Earth Tavern exterior at dusk with a rainbow arcing over the red-tiled roofs of old Whitby

A warm welcome awaits

Real ale.
Fresh food.
A cosy place.

A traditional tavern in the heart of old Whitby. Serving real ale, hearty food and good times in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

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Call 01947 606014 Find us 25-26 Church St, Whitby YO22 4AE

On the menu Real ale, pub food, rooms

For guests Near Whitby Harbour

The tavern

Old Whitby character, with a warm tavern welcome.

Step in from Church Street for timber, brick, warm bar light, a relaxed drink, and the kind of easy-going atmosphere that feels right after a walk through Whitby's old streets.

Warm wooden bar and drinks at Middle Earth Tavern

Food and drinks

Real ales, comforting plates, and easy first choices.

A short, useful menu preview for visitors choosing quickly on their phones: what to drink, what to eat, and what feels right after a walk through Whitby.

Real ales and bar favourites

Ask at the bar for a pint that suits the day, from familiar favourites to guest pours.

Ask the bar

Fresh pub food

Hearty, relaxed food for guests who want something satisfying without making the evening formal.

Daily plates

After the Abbey or harbour

A comfortable stop after the Abbey steps, the harbour, or a slow wander through old Whitby.

Visitor pick

Order for collection

Build a simple order request, then call or send it to the tavern.

Choose a few favourites, add your pickup time, then copy the order or open WhatsApp with the message ready. Final availability and timing can be confirmed by phone.

Pub plate

Steak & ale pie

Rich gravy, crisp pastry, and a comforting tavern-style plate.

£14.50

Classic

Beer-battered fish & chips

A Whitby-friendly choice with chips, peas, and tartare-style sauce.

£15.00

Sharing

Tavern chips & dips

Easy bar snack for the table while drinks are being poured.

£6.50

Drinks

Guest ale pint

Ask the bar team for the current guest ale when collecting.

£5.20

Guest room with wooden bed and warm lighting

Rooms upstairs

Stay above the tavern, close to old Whitby.

Simple, warm rooms make it easy to turn a meal or evening drink into a proper Whitby stay. Call ahead to ask about availability and room details.

Ask about rooms

Gallery

Brick, timber, and warm light.

Brick bar with seating and fireplace — Cosy bar corners

Upstairs bar area with wooden tables — Relaxed seating

Open kitchen window and aquarium feature — Open kitchen detail

Visit

Find us on Church Street, near Whitby's harbour routes.

Tap for directions, call ahead if you are planning a table, then walk straight over from the old town, harbour, or Abbey side of Whitby.

Contact

Middle Earth Tavern

25-26 Church St, Whitby YO22 4AE

Call 01947 606014 Open Google Maps