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Baytown Food and Drink Festival

The Baytown Food and Drink Festival will be held at the Victoria Hotel in Robin Hood’s Bay between Friday 7th – Sunday 9th Dec December. It will run as part of the village’s annual Victorian Weekend. Hosted by the Victoria Hotel, in conjunction with local company Baytown Beers, the festival will showcase local ales and […]

Private Tours and Tastings

These can be arranged at any time, 7 days a week, to suit yourselves.  See below for more information. To book a tour and tasting just ring Baytown on 01947 880513. Take this leisurely guided stroll round old Baytown and learn all about the village’s smuggling past. Packed full of historical facts, the tour will […]

One Hour Smugglers’ Tour of Robin Hood’s Bay

To book a tour and tasting just ring Baytown on 01947 880513. Take this leisurely guided stroll round old Baytown and learn all about the village’s smuggling past. Packed full of historical facts, the tour will blend smuggler’s tales with visits to authenticated smuggling locations.  Battles between Revenue men and smugglers will be remembered and […]

VICTORIA HOTEL TO HOST 2nd BAYTOWN BEER FESTIVAL IN ROBIN HOOD’S BAY

2-4 DECEMBER AS PART OF RHB VICTORIAN WEEKEND The second Baytown Beer Festival at the Victoria Hotel in Robin Hood’s Bay is to be held between Friday 2 December and Sunday 4 December 2016. It will run as part of the village’s annual Victorian Weekend. Hosted by the Victoria Hotel, in conjunction with local company […]

TALES OF CONTRABAND AND THE PRESS GANG. FOLLOWED BY FREE BEER

A ‘TASTE OF SMUGGLING’ GUIDED WALK ROUND ROBIN HOOD’S BAY WITH BEER TASTING. 25 AND 27 OCTOBER AT 5PM FROM ROBIN HOOD’S BAY MUSEUM October half term brings about two chances to discover the hidden smuggling secrets of Robin Hood’s Bay.  On Tuesday 25 October and Thursday 27 October at 5pm, Paul Johnston of Baytown […]

Baytown Launches New Range of Smugglers’ Spirits

Baytown, the Robin Hood’s Bay producer of smugglers’ beer, has launched a new range of premium spirits. The range comprises gin, vodka, whisky and port in 700ml and 500ml smugglers’ style heritage bottles. Each drink commemorates the key characters of 18th century smuggling around Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. Zachariah Storm Gin highlights how the […]

BAYTOWN BEER SELECTED FOR 40 CO-OPERATIVE FOOD STORES AS PART OF CO-OP’S NEW LOCAL PRODUCE RANGE

Baytown, the Robin Hood’s Bay producer of ‘Smuggler’s Beer’, is celebrating after being selected to supply its bottled beers to around 40 Co-operative Food stores across Yorkshire. The Co-operative is launching a local supplier initiative which will see the community retailer stock 130 new products from 50 different manufacturers across the county. Baytown has been […]

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Smugglers Tours and Beer Tastings Join us for your own personal smuggler’s tour. First, take a gentle one hour stroll to find out about Robin Hood’s Bay’s smuggling history. Then enjoy a tasting of all 7 of Baytown’s beers. The tours and tastings are ideal for families, friends, stag and hen parties. Prices range between […]