The Royal Hotel Runswick Bay

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Pubs
Ambience
Cosy, Quiet conversation, Traditional
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Beer garden, Great views, Outside seating, Waterside
Special Features
Dog friendly, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Child friendly, Dates
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About

If you judge a pub by its view, this must be one of the best in Britain. The Royal Hotel (don’t let the misleading name fool you - there isn’t actually any accommodation) sits in the heart of pretty Runswick Bay amid a jumble of honey-coloured cottages with pantiled roofs. White picket fences protect gardens overflowing with summery hollyhocks, while the majestic sands are spread out below.

Indoors, the scenery is a little simpler, but just as inviting. The traditional interiors feature exposed stone walls, distressed wooden flooring and studded leather banquette seating. The family room at the back of the pub has old pictures from Runswick's heyday as a fishing village, as well as games and a TV (useful distractions on rainy days with the kids), but the terrace which overlooks the bay is yours for the taking. The Royal is also popular with ramblers embarking upon a long clifftop walk from Staithes, either as a spot to fuel up or a reward at the end of the day, depending which direction you are heading in. Your four-legged companions are more than welcome too.

As for the menu, The Royal Hotel offers a daily changing specials board alongside a fixed a la carte, which is replete with all of the usual pub grub as well as a few more contemporary takes. If you want to keep things traditional, order the likes of whitebait served with a garlic mayonnaise dip or battered cod accompanied by thick chips and mushy peas. For something a little less pub and a little more gastro, instead opt for a noodle stir fry or moules mariniere with slices of crusty bread. There isn’t a dedicated children’s menu at The Royal, but dishes like chicken goujons served with a barbecue dip are sure to satisfy little ones.


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Is The Royal Hotel child-friendly?

There isn't a dedicated children's menu, but children are welcome in the pub during the day.

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Is The Royal Hotel dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at the pub.

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Does The Royal Hotel offer vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes, there are options for both vegetarian and vegan diners on the menu.

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Location

Runswick Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, TS13 5HT

01947 840215 01947 840215

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 11:30-23:00
Tue 11:30-23:00
Wed 11:30-23:00
Thu 11:30-23:00
Fri 11:30-23:00
Sat 11:30-23:00
Sun 11:30-23:00

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