The Star Inn

Located in the heart of Whitby, The Star Inn is a popular spot with a lot to offer. While there are several establishments with similar names in the area (including the former Michelin-listed Star Inn The Harbour, which is now a Pescado Lounge), The Star Inn itself is known for a lively and welcoming atmosphere, particularly for those looking for a great night out. The pub is renowned for its vibrant live music scene, with music scheduled from Thursday to Sunday. This, combined with an open fire, creates a fantastic and cozy atmosphere that draws both locals and tourists. It's a great place to enjoy a wide range of drinks and listen to high-calibre local entertainers. The pub also has a famous jukebox for when the live bands aren't playing, and its lively atmosphere is particularly notable during popular events like the Whitby Goth Weekend and Folk Week. Overall, The Star Inn is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience the lively side of Whitby's pub culture.

Visit this pub 4 or 5 long weekends a year and spend 50 to 100 a visit! Visited over the bank holiday weekend, refused a loyalty card that we where willing to pay for(not had to purchase one before) just because we are not local, always had a loyalty card from the place before, left after that, will not return. Such a shame we loved the place.

Beware if you have an Irish/Scottish accent and God forbid if you are mixed raced. You will be set upon by the regulars and the landlady, they still live in 1970s here. Not a safe pub if your are visiting whitby.

Called in at 10.45pm on a Saturday night to a welcome of we are closing in a bit. Asked for spirits but limited choice. No ice available and pub not the cleanest. Poor atmosphere and felt they just wanted us out. Zero stars for the Star Inn.

Interesting pub. Went in there as it was advertised they would a football game on one of the tv's. Nobody was watching tv, so asked if I could have the efl cup final on. NO!! Can't change channels (why advertise it then?).

Visited The Star Inn (briefly) during a pub crawl along Whitby Harbour. Although it is a Cask Marque pub, there were only three hand-pumped ales - of which two were out of stock and I just had had the remaining one at the pub before that (the altogether far superior The Ship). It is a typical old-style boozer with rather worn furniture: a whaterhole. Given the disappointing selection I only had 1/2 pint of (too cold) Guinness Draught and left quickly for other, better pubs. Cannot recommend it.

Great place for a drink 🍸

Just had a drink, so can't tell about food, but we did enjoy the beer and the atmosphere, so did the dog!