Local Amenities
Facilities in Robin Hood's Bay and the local area.......
Shops
Baytown Stores - In upper Robin Hood's Bay, Baytown Stores is ideal for everyday essentials and has a full Post Office facility. You can also purchase your parking permits for the council car parks here. 01947 880202.
Muir Lea Stores - In lower Robin Hoods Bay, you can find all your daily essentials during your stay in the lower village including newspapers, milk, Stonehouse Bakery products, confectionery, wines & beers, fresh fruit & vegetables and local gifts. 01947 880316.
Thorpe Stores - In Fylingthorpe village, just a mile from Robin Hoods Bay, Thorpe Stores is ideal to pick up any daily essential. 01947 880213.
Other shops in Robin Hoods Bay.........
- The Bay Company - locally-run online clothing and homeware brand - thebaycompany.co.uk
- Berties of Bay - for heritage work-wear and unique gifts - specialising in traditional local-pattern 'ganseys' - www.bertiesofbay.co.uk
- Bay Fisheries - the original fish and chip shop on Albion Road, just off the dock - 01947 880665
- Brown's Sweet Shop - with chocolate fountain, traditional jars of sweets and connoisseur chocolates - 01947 881288
- Barnard's Butchers (in Fylingthorpe) - local butcher and pizzeria (takeaway only) - 01947 880322
- The Robin Hood's Bay Book Shop - one of only two left in the village - for second-hand books and local literature.
- Dolly’s Sweet Shop - located in the dock and serving ice lollies, sweets and gift confectioneries.
- Jessica Hogarth Shop – for original design cards and gifts - 01947 800892 - www.jessicahogarthshop.com
- The Old Drapery – for clothes, shoes, gifts and accessories.
Supermarkets (further afield)
- There is a Sainsbury's supermarket with petrol station and ATM facilities and an Aldi, both of which are ideally placed on the road out of Whitby, towards Robin Hood's Bay.
- If you are travelling through Scarborough, there is a large Morrison's on the A64 south of Scarborough which has a filling station, ATM and a pharmacy. There is also a McDonalds and a food pub close by.
Eateries
- The Cove Café – breakfasts, lunches and delicious cakes. 01947 880180
- Brambles Bistro – brunches, steaks and grill. Booking advisable for evenings. 01947 880094
- Smugglers – licensed bar and pizzeria
- Elle Estelle – breakfasts and lunches
- The Coastguard Café – run by the National Trust – sandwiches and snacks.
- The Fish Box – near the top of Bay Bank so this is an ideal place to stop for a breather!
- Tea, Toast and Post - for doorstop sandwiches and toast - 07518 518616
Pubs
- The Victoria Hotel - tea garden and new orangery overlooking the bay, restaurant and large bar - 01947 880205 - www.victoriarhb.com
- The Laurel Inn - no food but you are welcome to bring your own in - 01947 880400
- The Bay Hotel - down in the dock – great views, a roaring fire and serving food all day and evening - 01947 880278 - www.bayhotel.info
- The Grosvenor - serves food and has a snooker table. Steve Phillips (of Notting Hillbillies fame) plays here every Tuesday night - 01947 880320 - www.thegrosvenor.info
- The Dolphin – newly refurbished and re-opened in 2026, The Dolphin has quickly gained a cult following. No food yet but expected later in the year.
Pet Friendly Holidays
Here at Robin Hood’s Bay Holiday Cottages, we understand how important it is to bring your beloved family pet on holiday with you. We have a fantastic selection of pet-friendly cottages suitable for parties of up to 8 people.