Owned by Wetherspoons, it opened on April 24 1997. The building has been a well known
landmark for more than a century. Originally it was a club used by the Scarborough Liberals, but became a medical centre during the Second World War. It was purchased by Scarborough Industrial Co-operative Society, renamed Unity House in 1947 and transformed into a walk-round store in 1958.
The name originates from the Liberal politician Lord Rosebery, who opened the Liberal Club in 1895.
Several hanging baskets adorn the frontage making it a very attractive and colourful building. This is a welcoming sight for travellers arriving in Scarborough by train, as most visitors would head down Westborough to get to the seafront. The interior has a red and blue patterned carpet on both its two floors, with wooden panelled walls and various pictures hung throughout.
Up some steps was a
quieter area away from the bar that gave us close access to the toilets.
The menu consisted
of sandwiches, ciabattas, baguettes and paninis, £2.69-£3.69, jacket potatoes £3.49, starters and sharers £1.49-£7.79, pastas £5.79-£6.59, salads £4.29-£5.59, main meals £5.09-£7.19, steaks and grills £6.99-£8.99, desserts £1.69-£3.69
Although it can work out quite expensive they do
several specials which work out substantially cheaper: beer and burger £4.59, two main meals for £7.19. Also there is a breakfast menu served till noon, 89p-£3.79 and an afternoon tea deal of fish and chips, tea, bread and butter for £3.10, served from 2pm-5pm. There is an excellent children's menu consisting of various main meals, a drink, a bag of fresh fruit and an activity pack
for £3.49.
There's a selection of
coffees, teas and, naturally since it is a pub, plenty of alcoholic beverages including real ales.
We decided on a lasagne and a burger which came with chips and a side salad. Both were nicely presented and were very tasty.
We found the prices quite reasonable, especially if you took advantage of the
special offers. There are nappy changing facilities, highchairs and hot water available for bottle warming on request. The pub also offers a wireless internet connection.

Overall Opinion: ****
Value for Money: ***1/2