Birch Hall Inn

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Pubs
Ambience
Cosy, Dark and moody, Quiet conversation, Quirky, Unique
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Beer garden, Outside seating, Waterside
Special Features
Dog friendly
Perfect for
Child friendly
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Holidaymakers may well head to the British countryside in search of local curiosities such as independent shops and village halls, but Birch Hall Inn surely takes the crown for the title of the most unique watering hole in the UK. This pretty whitewashed pub, actually two 19th-century cottages knocked together, is legendary both for its location and its minuscule proportions – two tiny bars separated by a traditional sweet shop in the middle (think lollipops and cans of fizzy drinks) .

The ‘little bar’, just 10ft square, manages three hand pumps – Black Sheep, their own Beckwatter and a guest ale. On sunnier days, everyone inevitably ends up setting up camp on the handful of benches outside, but that is no hardship when the pub sits in a leafy glade by a branch of the scenic river Esk. The adjoining ‘big bar’ is equally charming, with an open fire and furnishings from Beck Hole station’s old waiting room which have been given a new lease of life by the Birch Hall Inn’s owners.

If you have strong opinions about the rise of gastropubs in Britain, you will be glad to know that there aren’t any hand-dived scallops or red wine emulsions to be found on Birch Hall Inn’s short and sweet menu. Food at the pub is limited to the likes of pork pies and a Beck Hole butty – a bap filled with ham, cheese, corned beef or pâté. The kitchen is also known for its homemade scones and locally famous Guinness cake.

Children are welcome and will naturally gravitate to the sweet shop where they will discover retro delights such as sherbet fountains, flying saucers, humbugs and the like. Looking to make a weekend of it? Birch Hall Inn also boasts a charming self-catering cottage found right next door to the pub.


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Is Birch Hall Inn dog-friendly?

Yes, well behaved dogs kept on their leads are welcome at Birch Hall Inn.

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Is Birch Hall Inn child-friendly?

Birch Hall Inn doesn't offer a dedicated children's menu, but kids are welcome and can use the sweet shop.

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Does Birch Hall Inn have rooms?

Birch Hall Inn offers a self-catering cottage right next door to the pub.

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Location

Beck Hole, Whitby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5LE

01947 896245 01947 896245

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 11:00-15:00
Tue Closed
Wed 11:00-15:00
Thu 11:00-15:00
Fri 11:00-15:00
Sat 11:00-15:00
Sun 11:00-15:00
Dinner
Mon 19:30-23:00
Tue Closed
Wed 19:30-23:00
Thu 19:30-23:00
Fri 19:30-23:00
Sat 19:30-23:00
Sun 19:30-23:00

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