The White Horse & Griffin

4.3

657 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

The White Horse & Griffin has developed a reputation for great food served in a relaxed and unfussy style, using locally sourced ingredients. With an emphasis on fresh seafood, we pride ourselves on great service and value for money. Built in 1681 and with a history you can almost taste, you can dine in the very room where Captain Cook and William Scoresby used to raise and fix their crews!
The upstairs restaurant offers private dining and is ideal for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or just getting groups of friends together.
Downstairs, our busy ‘bistro style’ restaurant serves many British classics in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
To accompany your meal we have a well-stocked wine cellar, many of which are available by the glass.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Seafood
Phone number
01947 604857
Website
http://www.whitehorseandgriffin.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
87 Church St, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH
Area
Whitby
Parking details
Access by car is for unloading only. It is easier to reverse back out onto the tarmac than it is to proceed along the cobbles and turn around. The closest car park is 150 yards away just along the tarmac part of Church Street with CCTV cameras. Parking is free after 6pm until 9am the following day.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Coronation Crab Salad, Saffron & Lemon Pilaf, Green Tea Pickled Raisins, Croutes£15.00
Salmon & Smoked Salmon Fishcake, Sweet & Sour Cucumber Pickle Salad£12.00
- Large£22.00
East Coast Bouillabaisse, Crouty Bread£12.00
Braised Pork Cheek, Spiced Carrot Purée, Pickled Shallot, Pork Puff£15.00
Sweet Potato & Paprika Soup, Cumin Scone£11.00
Braised Creamed Leeks, Tarragon, Cheese Crumb, Rocket & Hazelnut£11.00

Mains

Meat

Slow Roast Beef Rib, Bourbon Glaze, Smokey Bean Cassoulet£27.00
Charred Baby Corn, Beetroot Sauerkraut£27.00
Chicken Supreme, Garlic & Thyme Fondant Potato, Grilled Green Beans, Roasted Tomato, Wild Mushroom & Brandy Cream£24.00
Panfried Stonebass Fillet, Chorizo & Chickpea Casserole, Crushed New Potato’s, Samphire£24.00
Smoked Haddock Fillet, Pomme Purée, Curried Mussel Cream, Greens£24.00
WH&G Fish Pie - Mornay Sauce, Locally Caught White Fish, Mixed Shellfish, Garden Peas, Pomme Purée, Buttered Samphire£26.00
‘Boltmaker’ Beer Battered Cod Loin, Minted Marrowfat Peas, Skin On Fries, Tartar Sauce£24.00
Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Burger, Rocket, Brioche Bun, Gherkin, Beetroot Sauerkraut, Cajun Mayo, Skin On Fries£19.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Risotto, Red Harissa£24.00
Butternut Squash, Pearl Onions & Goats Cheese ‘Cottage’ Pie, Greens£22.00

Sides

Skin on Fries£4.50
Buttered Roasted Vegetables£4.50
Tomato & Onion Salad£4.50
Truffle & Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Yorkshire Parkin, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Shard£9.00
Caramelised Biscuit Chocolate Delice, Sweet Biscuit Compote, Pouring Cream, Chocolate Soil£9.00
Guinness Rice Pudding, Sweet Pickled Cherries, Shortbread£9.00
Blackcurrant Sorbet, Berry Compote£7.00
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00
Selection of Yorkshire Cheeses, Biscuits & Chutney£3.00
- 3 for 12£12.00
- 5 for 17£17.00

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

North Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
North Yorkshire
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Horse & Griffin offers "fantastic food every time" in a charming historic setting. Diners appreciate the "very friendly staff" and a welcoming atmosphere. While some mention service delays due to busy nights, the "gorgeous gourmet food" and "excellent vegetarian options" make it a "highly recommended" destination for a memorable dining experience.

657 Reviews

A
Alan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love WH&G. Always on our list of restaurants to visit when in Whitby. Food is excellent, staff are great and venue lovely.
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Phil
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have visited White Horse & Griffin a few times & have always enjoyed the food. Unfortunately on Sunday we were very disappointed. The beef was so tough I couldn’t even cut through it, no mash potatoes not even as a side order. The girl who served us was very fair & brought some fresh beef. Unfortunately it was still very tough so disappointing as we were looking forward to our Sunday lunch. Hopefully next time the meat will be good, they did sort an adjustment to the final bill which was appreciated.
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Chris
Manchester
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place the food is amazing & the service is first class from all the staff
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jonathan
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and Guinness but waiting to long for our dinner to come out to us.
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Lisa
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous gourmet food & cosy warm setting. The chicken supreme was absolutely amazing & the Guinness rice pudding was so outstanding
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Julie
Newcastle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was not the first time we have eaten at the White Horse & Griffin, and it won’t be the last. Excellent food and service.
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Adam
Yorkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wife’s meal was great. I ordered a steak 10oz sirloin, only about 2oz was edible, just 8oz of fat served with over cooked fries and under cooked onion rings
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David
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a cosy meal for two in the very atmospheric venue . All aspects were first class from staff to food to atmosphere. Portions a little overwhelming but excellent in every way. Thank you.
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Bridgett
Staffordshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love everything about the place. Great food, friendly service
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Nicholas
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to dine highly recommended. Will be back.
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The White Horse & Griffin is rated 4.3 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for The White Horse & Griffin

87 Church St, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BH

Additional information

Area
Whitby
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Access by car is for unloading only. It is easier to reverse back out onto the tarmac than it is to proceed along the cobbles and turn around. The closest car park is 150 yards away just along the tarmac part of Church Street with CCTV cameras. Parking is free after 6pm until 9am the following day.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.whitehorseandgriffin.co.uk/
Phone number
01947 604857

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Additional information

Yorkshire Tea

Seafood Platter

Mussels

Fresh Rock Oyster Bar

Pink Shallot Vinaigrette, Lemon & Tabasco£1.00

New Orleans Style Butter Baked Oysters£3.00

To Start

Coronation Crab Salad, Saffron & Lemon Pilaf, Green Tea Pickled Raisins, Croutes£15.00

Salmon & Smoked Salmon Fishcake, Sweet & Sour Cucumber Pickle Salad£12.00

East Coast Bouillabaisse, Crouty Bread£12.00

Braised Pork Cheek, Spiced Carrot Purée, Pickled Shallot, Pork Puff£15.00

Sweet Potato & Paprika Soup, Cumin Scone£11.00

Braised Creamed Leeks, Tarragon, Cheese Crumb, Rocket & Hazelnut£11.00

Mains

Slow Roast Beef Rib, Bourbon Glaze, Smokey Bean Cassoulet£27.00

Charred Baby Corn, Beetroot Sauerkraut£27.00

Chicken Supreme, Garlic & Thyme Fondant Potato, Grilled Green Beans, Roasted Tomato, Wild Mushroom & Brandy Cream£24.00

Panfried Stonebass Fillet, Chorizo & Chickpea Casserole, Crushed New Potato’s, Samphire£24.00

Smoked Haddock Fillet, Pomme Purée, Curried Mussel Cream, Greens£24.00

WH&G Fish Pie - Mornay Sauce, Locally Caught White Fish, Mixed Shellfish, Garden Peas, Pomme Purée, Buttered Samphire£26.00

‘Boltmaker’ Beer Battered Cod Loin, Minted Marrowfat Peas, Skin On Fries, Tartar Sauce£24.00

Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Burger, Rocket, Brioche Bun, Gherkin, Beetroot Sauerkraut, Cajun Mayo, Skin On Fries£19.00

Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Risotto, Red Harissa£24.00

Butternut Squash, Pearl Onions & Goats Cheese ‘Cottage’ Pie, Greens£22.00

Sides

Skin on Fries£4.50

Buttered Roasted Vegetables£4.50

Tomato & Onion Salad£4.50

Truffle & Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Yorkshire Parkin, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Shard£9.00

Caramelised Biscuit Chocolate Delice, Sweet Biscuit Compote, Pouring Cream, Chocolate Soil£9.00

Guinness Rice Pudding, Sweet Pickled Cherries, Shortbread£9.00

Blackcurrant Sorbet, Berry Compote£7.00

Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00

Selection of Yorkshire Cheeses, Biscuits & Chutney£3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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