Review on The White Horse & Griffin

This one-time coaching inn has stood in the heart of Whitby for more than three centuries, and it has gradually developed into a popular hotel/restaurant serving the needs of locals and visitors alike. Inside, there are three dining areas, all done out in distinctive style.

The kitchen aims to please all-comers, offering 'power breakfasts' (non-residents are more than welcome), as well as a 'fast track' menu of standards like cod and chips or chilli con carne. Fish from the Whitby boats shows up strongly on the main menu (anything from crab salad with new potatoes or lobster Thermidor to sea bass with soused vegetables, rice noodles and steamed clams).

Alternatively, there are steaks, vegetarian options (devilled wild mushroom and thyme crumble) plus eclectic ideas ranging from carpaccio of tuna to noisettes of lamb with caramelised chicory and mustard mash. To finish, share a Swiss chocolate fondue.

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Cuisine

European

Chef

S. Perkins and K. Healy

Restaurant Opening Times

Breakfast: 8.30 - 10.30am
Lunch: 12.00 - 3.00pm
Dinner: 5.00 - 9.00pm Mon-Sun

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

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Facilities at The White Horse & Griffin

  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 75 covers
  • Family Friendly

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (10 rooms)

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

The White Horse & Griffin
87 Church Street
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO22 4BH

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The White Horse & Griffin Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS
Soup of the Day – Ask the staff for today's freshly made soup (v) (g) - £6.50
Pig Cheek with mashed potato, brandy apple puree and apple caramel - £8
Chicken Liver Parfait with orange and fig chutney, Iberico ham and toast - £7
Scallops with pea puree, morels and squid ink crisp (g) - £9
Ham Hock Terrine with apple and sage puree and quail Scotch egg - £7

MAINS
65 Day Himalayan Salt Aged Sirloin Steak - £24
With mushroom fricassee, tomato fondue, crispy onions and watercress with a choice of either hand cut
chips or skinny fries. Add a pink peppercorn sauce for £1.95
Fish & Chips - £15.50
Whitby Cod in a light Tempura batter with hand cut chips or skinny fries, mushy peas and tartar sauce
Oven Baked, Corn Fed Chicken Breast- £17.50
With fondant potato, wild spinach, cauliflower puree and red wine jus
Pork Belly (g) - £17.50
With cauliflower puree, cauliflower cheese, mashed potato and cider jus
East Coast Fish Bouillabaisse (g)- £17.50
With Parmentier potatoes and garden peas
Daily Vegetarian Specials – Individually priced
See board in restaurant for details

DESSERTS
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding - £7
With Butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
Coffee Pannacotta - £7
With chocolate soil and almond biscotti
Trio of Ice Cream - £5.50
With chocolate or toffee sauce
Granny Smith Apple Tart Tatin - £8
With ice cream and honey
Dark Chocolate Torte - £8
With pistachio ice cream and orange puree
French & English Cheeses
£4.50 each or £15 full

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The White Horse & Griffin Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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