The Dolphin Hotel, Whitby

20/10/2026

At Punch, we're proud to see young talent thrive across our pubs and support teams. From first jobs to leadership roles, remains one of the UK's greatest industries for developing skills, building confidence and creating rewarding careers.

That's why we're backing a hospitality-wide call to Government ahead of the Budget, championing the sector's ability to create jobs and opportunities for young people.

Hear Harry Bourne's story and why he's proud to support this message.

18/10/2026

🌊🍺 End the weekend with a drink by the sea!

Relax with live sport, great drinks and the easy-going atmosphere you expect from The Dolphin.

Open until 10pm.

18/10/2026

🍗 Sunday roast with all the trimmings!

Our roast chicken comes with sea-salt roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, sage & onion stuffing, a pig in blanket and plenty of gravy. 😍

Sunday lunch served 12–6pm.

17/10/2026

🔥🍔 Bring your appetite this Saturday!

Our Frank’s mac & cheese burger is stacked with two beef patties, creamy mac & cheese, bacon, jalapeños and Frank’s Hot Sauce, served with chips. 😍

Food served 12–6pm at The Dolphin.

14/10/2026

🌊🍷 Take a midweek break by the harbour!

Choose your favourite drink, enjoy the live sport and unwind in our welcoming pub at the centre of Whitby,

14/10/2026

🍛🌶️ Spice up your Wednesday!

Tuck into our flavour-packed chicken tikka masala, served with fluffy long-grain rice and a warm naan. The perfect midweek pick-me-up! 😍

Food served 12–8pm at The Dolphin.

13/10/2026

🍻📺 Tuesday plans sorted!

Join us in the heart of Whitby for your favourite drinks, live sport and a relaxed seaside atmosphere overlooking the harbour.

13/10/2026

🍗✨ Give Tuesday a crispy upgrade!

Try our chicken schnitzel — golden breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, served with chips and garden peas. Delicious from the first bite! 😍

Food now served 12-8pm

12/10/2026

⚽🍺 Turn Monday into a great night out!

Catch the live sport, enjoy a freshly poured drink and soak up the friendly atmosphere overlooking Whitby Harbour, right by the Swing Bridge. 🌊

Open until 10pm — pop in and see us!

12/10/2026

🥔🥧 Monday comfort food at its best!

Enjoy our classic cottage pie — slow-cooked beef mince topped with creamy mash, served with garden peas and rich gravy. Proper pub food! 😍

Food served 12–8pm at The Dolphin.

11/10/2026

🍖SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR A PROPER ROAST! 😍

Forget the cooking and washing up — we’ve got Sunday lunch sorted!

🥩 Roast beef, chicken or pork
🥔 Crispy roasties, Yorkshire puddings & plenty of gravy!
🍽️ Sunday roasts from just £13.49
⏰ Served 12pm–6pm

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏