At noon on Tuesday we arrived in bright sunshine at The Star. Tables are available at the front of the pub and in the beer garden around the back. It wasn’t long before every table was taken. Smiles were everywhere and familiar faces were toasted with raised glasses. We managed to work our way through quite a variety of the pubs alcoholic offerings.

The covered area at the Top House.

But, we had a mission to complete, so it was off up the road to the Top House (or Station to use its Sunday name). The covered area around the back was absolutely packed to the rafters. Every seat taken, with a real buzz in the air. We eventually stumbled off in the direction of Banks Lounge Bar. By this time the sun was setting, so it was a case of shuffling the chairs around to eek the last warmth from the day.

The beer garden of the Banks Lounge Bar.

From next Tuesday we are hearing that, fingers crossed, the White Lodge Hotel will be reopening its lovely garden for drinks, coffee and snacks. Whilst licensed until 1am, they anticipate closing at a more sedate South Crescent time of 8pm, unless the sun is shining and the drinks flowing and then …

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The rules have changed slightly since the last time pubs were open. The substantial meal requirement has gone, you can merely drink to your heart’s context. It will once again be table service only and track and trace will be returning. In another slight change, everyone must provide details either via the NHS Covid-19 App or by giving details to your server. Customers must also follow the rule of six, which includes children. When people are not seated, for example, when they’re being shown to a table or going to the toilet, customers must wear face masks, follow one-way systems and observe social distancing. Happily there will be no 10pm curfew! So you can drink until the pub closes.

At The Star Chris and Lynn have transformed their outside area, with new seating, a covered area and a new outside bar. Provided the weather isn’t too horrid, they will be reopening at noon on 12 April. There will be no need to book, just turn up and take advantage of the extended seating that can accommodate around 150 people. It will, of course, be table service only and customers will need to wear face masks when visiting the toilets inside the pub.

The outdoor bar at The Star

The filey.co.uk editorial team are planning to be in attendance, although we might end up wearing warm coats and huddling under a brolly, but it’s a price worth paying! See you at 12 on the 12th.

The Star’s Beer Garden

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What is open and what is available is a bit of a movable feast. Foords, Cobblers and Bonhommes remain firmly closed and we understand that the snooker club is open for games, but with soft drinks only.

The Three Tuns are offering a £1 substantial meal deal. We couldn’t resist this. Friday night we arrived to find Scarborough Council and the police also checking out the pub’s meal deal! Needless to say, they passed the official probe with flying colours. The pub is, of course, serving at tables only, we had our phone number and postcode taken and settled down with a pint, eagerly awaiting the bargain meal deal. There’s a choice of chicken and chips or burger and chips, both served in a basket. In a wonderful gesture the pub is donating all the meal deal takings to The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough. Clearly for only a £1 the portions aren’t enormous, but it was tasty and left room for another substantial meal in the process. We like the cut of their jib. The Tuns are both adhering to tier two rules and are helping a good cause to boot.

The Three Tuns burger and chips substantial meal, just £1!

Our next meal deal was at the White Lodge. They have a £5 meal of pie, mash and peas (or pie, chips and peas) available. There is also a vegetarian option, a homity pie. You can walk up, but booking is once again the preferred option. The meals are being served in the bar and lounge. The hotel can be contacted on 01723 514771. Our food was delicious, which you would expect given that the pies are being made by the hotel’s renowned chefs. Big portions and there is also a dessert offering in the form of ice cream. Service was relaxed and leisurely, we did not feel rushed. A perfect tonic for these strange times.

The White Lodge’s substantial meal and it certainly is! Thanks to Tracey Roberts for the photo.

Captain Wills have a full menu on and their pizzas are tremendous. Cooked in their own pizza oven they give the town’s Italian restaurants a run for their money. Best to book, give them a call on 07802 466606.

The Top House (The Station) has only its restaurant open between 12pm-8pm, you have a two hour window to eat and bring your own booze as the bar is shut. Again booking is the best way, they can be contacted on 07849 135158.

The Star is opening on 10 December, Thursday & Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 1-9pm & Sunday 12-5pm. They are strictly only serving people from tier 1 and 2 areas and will ask for contact details, again booking is preferable, their phone number is 01723 512031.

The Belle Vue has reopened, but with restricted hours between 1pm-6pm. Their Facebook page gives guidance: ‘You can drink alcohol while you are waiting for your meal which typically will be at least 20 minutes waiting time as everything is cooked to order. You may order further drinks until your meal is completed, at which time you have 30 minutes to drink up any alcoholic drinks. Soft and hot drinks can be consumed at any time without a meal.’

The Buccaneer is open from 4pm till 11pm, with table service for coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol with any substantial meal. That meal is likely to be large pork pie and mushy peas. They have also restarted their hugely popular Sunday lunches. To book a table ring 01723 512024.

The Imperial on Hope Street has reopened. In a spirit of local co-operation, one seated you have to order a takeaway from either San Marco or Filey Curry House.

We will update when more substantial meal details become available. Things are, unfortunately, subject to a lot of change at the moment. But at least we have some pubs open on the run up to Christmas!

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