The White Horse & Griffin

Name: The White Horse & Griffin
Address: 87 Church St, Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO22 4BH
Telephone: 01947 604857
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

652 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

23 Nov 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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 652 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
North Yorkshire
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Horse & Griffin delights diners with its "excellent" food quality and "friendly" service in a historic setting. With standout dishes like "superb" mussels and a well-curated wine list, this cozy venue is perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Dog-friendly areas add to its charm.

652 Reviews

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Julie
Newcastle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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Jen
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food - seafood superb and so fresh. Lovely service and was a real treat. Well priced menu
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Caz
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Unfriendly and disinterested bar staff. Only one server who was polite and attentive. Food was good. Ambience nice, but again spoilt by one or two of the front of house staff. Shame as the place itself is lovely. Won’t be returning.
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John
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing! There was obviously friction between staff members & would appear to lack leadership. Not what I would have expected having eat here on several occasions. I was asked what the occasion for my visit when booking (which was my birthday) no reference to the event was made, I have to ask why have this question on the booking, if the restaurant doesn't bother to act on it? In a few words (could do better)! Has been a great place to visit, but my experience is it's going down hill.
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Spencer
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food served with a side order of a sour-puss maitre d’. Recommend she should be washing pots as a customer-facing role is not her forte. But worth putting up with as the food was fantastic!
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Allyson
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely fabulous. The he service was great and we would definitely recommend a visit
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FAQs

The White Horse & Griffin is rated 4.3 stars by 652 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

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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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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

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