07/06/2024
Hello everyone, Happy Friday!
It's a busy and exciting weekend ahead in Whitby, with both the popular 60's music festival and Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend taking place.
The Whitby 60s Music Weekend is a much-anticipated yearly event in Whitby. Over three days, you'll be treated to spectacular shows featuring popular acts from the 60s. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and dance the night away to your all-time favourite 60s tunes.
The Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend offers a lively atmosphere for all ages. Local musicians, dancers, singers, food stalls, and refreshing beverages will be on hand. The event is held in the picturesque Robin Hood's Bay area and is particularly popular with locals and visitors passionate about folk music.
This week, we celebrated National Fish and Chips Day, and fish and chips are a hot topic in Whitby. Whether it's the longstanding family-run restaurants or the upcoming contemporary takeaways, we’ve mentioned below, 5 of the best fish and chip shops in this beautiful town. We'll leave it up to you to decide which one you like the best!
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Have a wonderful weekend.
Fish and chips
is a debated subject in Whitby…we’ll let you decide which one you like the best! Here is a selection of the best fish and chip shops in Whitby for you to try on your visit.
Whitby is renowned for its seafood. Fresh, ethically sourced, and creatively cooked, visitors to Whitby cannot leave without trying its famous fish dishes. Luckily for you, Whitby has a huge range of excellent places to eat. From longstanding family-run restaurants to upcoming contemporary takeaways, we have rounded up the best fish and chip shops in this beautiful town.
Hadley’s Fish and Chips
Starting off our list, this chip shop was voted by the local Gazette as the best fish and chip shop in Whitby. Due to its longstanding reputation, Hadley’s Fish and Chips opened its takeaway store in 2016. Ideal for those who want to enjoy their food in the great outdoors, this menu still boasts the restaurant’s popular homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas alongside cod, haddock, and fishcakes.
Address: 11 Bridge Street, Whitby, YO22 4BG
Abbey Wharf
Through the main entrance of Abbey Wharf’s popular restaurant and bar is a brilliant takeaway section, ideal for those who want to enjoy their food whilst strolling along the nearby pier. Abbey Wharf also offers a fantastic children’s menu for reasonable prices. For those who want a little more variation, the restaurant has a wide selection of freshly caught seafood as well as steak, chicken, and daily vegetarian specials.
Read our review of the Abbey Wharf here.
Address: 12 Market Place, Town Centre, Whitby, YO22 4DD
Robertsons
With a carefully crafted menu of vegan and gluten-free options, Robertsons sets itself apart from other fish and chip shops in Whitby. Along with the usual favourites that you would expect of any seaside fish shop, Robertson’s can fry their delicious fish dishes and onion rings in a gluten-free batter. They also have gluten-free burger buns and bread on the restaurant menu. The vegetarian menu includes veggie sausages, lasagne, spring rolls, and a spicy bean burger; just ask for vegan options and the knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help.
Address: 6 Bridge Street, Whitby, YO22 4BG
Quayside
This award-winning restaurant and takeaway is best identified by its picturesque green exterior nestled along Pier Road. The chefs here take pride in offering 100% MSC-certified fish, meaning that it is sustainably sourced. Quayside has an extensive menu including a wholesome homemade fish pie, salads, and classic cod and chips, not to mention a whole host of gluten-free options.
Address: 7 Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU
Mister Chips
Voted by the Guardian as one of Britain’s top ten seaside fish and chip shops, Mister Chips has an exceedingly high reputation to live up to. This coastal establishment has been serving up delicious comfort food since 1981. In the restaurant, visitors can enjoy an a la carte menu of gorgeously presented dishes including a Seafood Chowder and a Steak Casserole.
The takeaway section of Mister Chips offers a far more casual dining experience and perhaps the best way to enjoy their notable cod and chips. The homemade batter recipe is fried in a way that prevents the fish from becoming too greasy and they even offer their very own gluten-free mix upon request.
To top it off, Mister Chips is part of the Responsible Fishing Scheme which strives to use only ethically and locally sourced products.
Address: 68-69 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4AS
