The Royal Hotel
📍 Runswick Bay, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5HT, UK
About The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel, situated in the picturesque coastal village of Runswick Bay, is a highly-rated establishment often celebrated as a friendly local pub. With an impressive Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 400 reviews, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a warm welcome and stunning views of the bay.
Guests consistently praise the excellent food, noting well-prepared dishes, generous portions, and a varied menu that caters to diverse tastes. Reviewers particularly enjoy the selection of drinks on offer and the inviting atmosphere, with many highlighting the lovely view over the bay from the beer garden. The Royal Hotel is also proud to be dog-friendly, ensuring that four-legged companions are welcome. Many visitors commend the friendly and helpful team, contributing to a consistently positive experience.
Visiting Information
The Royal Hotel welcomes guests from Thursday to Sunday. Opening hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. Please note the establishment is closed from Monday to Wednesday. While wheelchair accessible parking is not available, the Royal Hotel accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments for convenience.
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📍 Runswick Bay, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5HT, UK
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Showing 5 of 414 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
After reading some of the negative reviews we decided to have lunch here with some trepidation. But, I'm pleased to say, it was a positive experience. We shared the coronation chicken sandwich and fish & chips. Both meals very good. The service from the female delivering the food was good but one of the guys behind the bar seemed more interested in talking to his friends at the bar than taking orders. Overall, I would say a good experience and would return if in the area again.
We love this pub. Food always well prepared and good portions. Good choice of drinks. Lovely view over the Bay from the beer garden. Highly recommended.
Set in the beautiful Runswick bay, this hotel is a good place to stop for a drink and something to eat. The staff are friendly and helpful, it's dog friendly. The food is good, menu varied. All in all a good place to stop rest, refuel before the walk up the mammoth hill
1st and last time il go thought we were going to have a nice meal i thought wrong. Took ages to be served family came in with there dog our food came the dog was sick tight next to us 🤢 no apology by the family trying to scoop it up absolutely disgusting no apology by the staff they were more bothered on the phones. I get the dog friendly pubs but that was something else. Our food was left wasted nearly £50 not one bit of notice taken by the staff fuming
Been here twice recently for lunch, excellent location and reasonable food, but the lads on the bar and serving food are so, so miserable and unattentive, the outside tables remained uncleared of previous customers finished drinks and plates, even when they brought the food out we had to ask them to clear the table. The toilets (certainly the men’s) are dire and need a major upgrade. Will give this place a miss in future.