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The Moon and Sixpence

No. 226 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 173 for food and pubs. Food and drink, in Whitby, just outside the North York Moors National Park.

A restaurant in Whitby.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Food hygiene
4 out of 5Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme API, checked 2026-10-31
Website
moon-and-sixpence.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.72 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Thorpe HallGrade II* listed, in Robin Hood's BayHistory and heritage
Ruswarp HallGrade II* listed, 2.0 km from Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bagdale Hall Hotel & RestaurantGrade II* listed, in Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
North Yorkshire Moors Caravan Club SiteStay, 7.1 km from WhitbyCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Magpie Cafein Whitby, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Golden Lionin Whitby, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Middle Earth Tavernin Whitby, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Forge4.5 km from WhitbyFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Captain Cook Memorial MuseumGrade I listed, in Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Whitby Museumin Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Cholmley Housein Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Pannett Art Galleryin Whitby, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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