The White Horse & Griffin
The White Horse & Griffin Hotel and Restaurant is one of the most iconic and charismatic properties on the old East side of Whitby and it perfectly captures the heritage, ambience and essence of this much loved coastal town.
Built in 1681 the White Horse & Griffin was the first coaching inn from Whitby to York and London and was also used as a meeting place for explorers Captain James Cook and William Scoresby who hired and fixed their crews from the building. Set in the heart of Whitby’s historic east side, the White Horse and Griffin is the perfect location from which to explore the town, the coast and surrounding North Yorkshire Moors.
Meet the Chef
Head Chef Michael Coates and his team serve up great food in a relaxed and unfussy style using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from a great array of Whitby’s suppliers.
The Inn has two dining areas, a more formal upstairs dining room for larger groups or special events and the more relaxed bistro downstairs which is in-keeping with the style of food Andrew prepares for his guests.
The Inn has been tastefully restored to present ten ensuite individually styled guest rooms.
All are named after famous Whitby ships and their skippers. Whilst being sympathetic to the age of the building, all rooms have essential mod cons such as flat screen TVs and free Wifi.
They cater for small well behaved dogs and have a limited number of dog friendly rooms for an additional £10. Dogs are welcome in their residents lounge and bar but not in the main restaurant.
It should be noted that as the building is over 330 years old, it is tall and narrow with no lift and plenty of stairs! If this may be an issue for you please call for further details.
To book a stay at The White Horse & Griffin, please click here.
Explore the area:
Experience Whitby like you’ve never seen it before – join the man in black on a 75 minute ghost walk to discover the strange and supernatural tales of murder and suspense that shroud the town in mystery, or if scary isn’t your thing take the ‘Heritage town our’ led by the baron who will both inform and amuse. A variety of walking tours are available to book through Whitby walks, and most set off only a few minutes’ walk from The White Horse and Griffin.
The Dracula Experience is a unique tour which guides you through the story of how Dracula arrived in Whitby and came to be one of the most feared beings of history. Through the use of animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors, it is an eerie, spine chilling and gripping show that may leave you spooked!
Whitby Coastal Cruises are an excellent way to see Whitby in a way you’ve never seen it before… from the sea! Choose to take a trip along the Yorkshire coast to the picturesque fishing village of Staithes, which includes an hour ashore to explore the quaint fishing village, or alternatively take the popular evening sunset cruise and watch as the sun disappears into the rolling waves of the sea, turning the sky into a canvas of brilliant orange and red. You can also set out into the North Sea on a whale watching trip in hope of catching a glimpse of humpback whales, dolphins as well as seals.
Immerse yourself in the 13th-Century gothic splendour and roam the ruins of the beautiful Whitby Abbey, one of the most celebrated and iconic sights of North Yorkshire. Uncover years of history, amazing views and a packed events programme, just a short climb away from the picturesque centre of Whitby.
Why not get out in the fresh Yorkshire air and try the ‘White Horse Walk’, from Sutton Bank National Park Centre to the famous turf-cut hillside landmark, the White Horse of Kilburn. The 3 mile route follows the dramatic escarpment edge for magnificent views, then drops down on woodland paths beneath the cliffs before climbing back up beside the horse itself.
Recommended Local Attractions
- 199 Abbey Steps – 2 mins walk
- Whitby Harbour – 2 mins walk
- Ghost Walks – 2 mins walk
- Captain Cook Museum – 5 mins walk
- Dracula Experience Museum – 5 mins walk
- Fishing Trips – 5 mins walk
- Pleasure boat trips – 5 mins walk
- Whitby Abbey – 5 mins walk (up a lot of steps!)
- Whitby Museum – 5 mins walk
- The Beach – 5 mins walk
- North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway – 10 mins walk
- RNLI Lifeboat Museum – 10 mins walk
- Museum of Victorian Science – 20 mins
Retail Therapy
- Whitby – on the doorstep!
Walking
- North Yorkshire Moors – 20 mins
- Goathland (setting for TVs Heartbeat)– 20 mins
- Danby and North Yorks Moors Visitor Centre – 25 mins
Address
87 Church Street, Whitby,
YO22 4BH
01947 604 857
info@whitehorseandgriffin.com
10 bedrooms
WH&G cater for small well behaved dogs and have a limited number of dog friendly rooms. Dogs are permitted to stay in Wakeful, Warrior Queen, Provider and Scoresby for an additional £10. Dogs are welcome in their residents lounge and bar but not in the main restaurant.