Next time you are by the seaside and are looking for somewhere for a drink and live music, then you shouldn’t look further than Whitby Brewery. You will find it located next to the famous Abbey in a stunning converted barn. Since opening in 2013, it has become a haven for lovers of quality Yorkshire ale. It is also one of the best music spots in town, so if you love a pint and a good dance, then you have to visit.
An Ale Lover’s Heaven
The brewery has built an excellent reputation for producing some of the finest handcrafted beers our county has produced. You can find their beers in bars, shops, and pubs in Whitby and across North Yorkshire.
In the brewery bar, you can find some cracking cask ales, lagers, and craft beers on offer, including:
- Abbey Blonde
- Whitby Whaler
- Saltwick Nab
- Smuggler’s Gold
- Fossil Fuel
- Whitby Black
- Whitby White.
Oh, it is not just the drinks that are delicious; they also serve incredible stone-baked pizza with flavours including margherita, mushroom, prosciutto, pepperoni, and marinara. If it’s a nice day, you should definitely sit outside in the beer garden. As the brewery is away from the town, it is a relaxing, quieter spot and is in the shadow of Whitby Abbey, making for an incredible view.
The Place to be for Live Music in Whitby
The live music nights are so welcoming, fun, and relaxed. Also, entry to them is completely free! They have a wide variety of acts which accommodate a wide selection of tastes. Just a few examples of some of the acts that are playing this year include:
- Too Many Ts – Energetic and innovative hip-hop blending De La Soul, Beastie Boys, and Lonely Island. Playing 04/09/2026
- The Critones – Good time music! Playing rock and roll, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues. 06/09/2026
- Mark Boden – Magical flamenco guitarist. 13/09/2026
- Skandals – Ska band from Robin Hood’s Bay, playing classics from Jamaican Original Ska, 2-tone, and ska punk. 03/10/2026
- OverGoat – Female-fronted heavy rock! 09/10/2026
For the full live music guide at Whitby Brewery, check out their events page.
Go Behind the Scenes on the Brewery Tour
If you fancy going behind the scenes and discovering how they make their fabulous ales, you can book their brewery tour. You’ll get fascinating insights into the brewery’s history and future, the brewing process, and the different ingredients, tools, and machines they use. Of course, the best part of the trip is that you get to sample their ales with ⅓ pint tasters. You get all this for only £15, so get yourself booked on!
It really is a place that has everything you want for a great time. So, get yourself down for an ale and a dance at Whitby Brewery, located next to the historic Whitby Abbey at East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JR.
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Feature Image Credit: Whitby Brewery
