The BEST Fish and Chips in Whitby? - The Magpie Cafe 

Where is the BEST Fish & Chips you have EVER had?

As a Whitby resident, thank you Tim for visiting my quaint little town. For take out fish&chips in Whitby you can't beat the Magpie, Mr chips and Silverside fisheries come in a close 2nd and 3rd.

Hi Tim. You could hear the crunch first time. Yes it look delicious. Looking forward to my fish and chip dinner I am cooking myself but I would rather have yours.

I made a point of eating at the Magpie cafe when I visited Whitby back in 2018. Excellent fish and chips, and it's good to see that they're still going strong!

I love Yorkshire. As a southerner I deeply appreciate the friendliness of northern folk

Tim - what’s absolutely brilliant about your videos is that you try and review ordinary things which most ordinary people would come across and do. Keep up the good work - your videos are avid viewing.

Go over the bridge to Hadleys, no queues and lovely fish and chips. I was recommended to them by a local.

Thanks Tim. It’s been a while since I went to the Magpie and good to see it’s still the best. The fish is so fresh and as you pointed out the gorgeous white chunks. It’s no coincidence that the fish market is opposite. Great film as usual

looks beautiful. That huge plate of food made my mouth water. If that was a mini portion, I can't imagine what a normal or large sized platter could be. Loved the crunch!!!

We go to Whitby quite often, live nearby, our favourite fish n chips, in Whitby, is Mister Chips in Church Street. Thanks for sharing

The Fish & Chips in The Magpie Chippy Whitby was worth traveling over the Humber for. I've never seen Fish look that white & look more like Chicken! And the Batter looked super crispy! The Chips looked amazing most Chippys I've been to the chips have those Brown bits & rather Squashed looking probably not fresh cooked! Looks a really comfy Chippy cafe too, exp as it looked quite a dull day then Tim. Really excited about seeing you in Whitby on Sunday 😊

Wow, that really was a thick piece of cod! Passed by the Magpie a few times and always seems really busy. Think I might need to try it for myself now! Thanks Tim 👍

Great video Tim definitely going to try this next time I'm down that way

Watching as always and thinking of where I could go for a weekend next spring. Whitby look really nice. Your videos really help Tim. Many thanks

Well Tim after your recommendation we visited the magpie cafe today..only queued for 20mins to get in and was Sat upstairs, this place is vast and must say you were right the fish & chips, mushy pies & pot of tea (tea leaves) was absolutely delicious top notch..even spoke to our lady server and she said she served you when you came in to do your video..Keep up the good work mate..👍

Excellent review.Loved watching.Again another video done perfectly.Thanks Tim so enjoyable and informative.Would love to see more restaurant videos so different than we have in America

It’s 8.30 am in the morning as I’m watching this and I now want to have what you’ve just had! X

That all looked very nice, lovely batter!!! Lovely view 🤩 thanks Tim

quite surprised at the price! was £14 when I went with my parents about 10-12 years ago! Crazy how it's not gone up at all

That looked very well presented and just watching you eat and describe it made my mouth water yummy!

We've been visiting the Magpie for a few years now. Travelling from Stafford for a short stay in Whitby each year. The fish and chips really are the best and the quality is the same every time we visit. I've also had their fish pie which is also delicious. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Our first visit was in 2014 and we were there recently at the end of September 2022. We missed going during the lockdowns and also when the building was gutted by a fire. We love watching your walks Tim. I lived in Suffolk for 20 years and regularly visit the Norfolk coast (Cley, Wells, Overstrand and Mundesley in particular.) Also enjoyed your visit to Sandbanks. Our car was actually in the Sandcastles car park behind you when you spoke about the building. You're right, it was a gorgeous building and the apartment we rented was fantastic. A real treat as we were there for my daughter's wedding. Our second best fish and chips would be at The Harbour Inn at Southwold.

Tim we always go to the Magpie when in Whitby. We have have been going to Whitby for 49 years and tried them all but it’s the Magpie that’s the best for us.

A tea strainer! Haven't seen one of those since I was a teenager. My family were strictly loose leaf tea until the 90's....

This fish and chips looked spot on , never seen fish that thick b4 either . Great review sir xxxx

That looks absolutely delicious! Really puts me in the mood for fish and chips as I’m about to go to sleep. Great video, and enjoy your weekend!

That fish looked absolutely mouth watering! 🎣🍽👌👌

Great Vid Tim that looked absolutely delicious

thank you Tim, im sold, it looked perfect, cheers

Thanks Tim looked lovely especially tartar sauce x

That crunch on the batter was pretty good , going to see a friend down the south coast soon and I hope I find some fish and chips as good as that looked and sounded . Love the videos and look forward to the next one .

Thanks for video, Bon appetit Tim !

Looked lovely. Thanks for the vlog xx

Another great video Tim in one of our favourite places to visit when we get over to the UK. We have had fish and chips in Whitby but not at the Magpie Cafe. It looks a great meal. We will definitely visit if we ever make it back to the UK. I love Mushy Peas having grown up in Manchester but Patrick being an aussie not a fan of them (lol),

So good review! I was never going to walk into such an expensive restaurant, I've walked past it so many times, but time hasn't gone yet.

Went to the magpie about 10 years ago, always a que outside & great food!

Will have to try the Magpie cafe when we come over..:) Thanks Tim

That looked amazing! Love how you get sweets too!

That looked amazing!! Its getting harder and harder to find a decent chippy so good luck to the Magpie Cafe!!

That fish looked fab and you could hear the crunch! Love Whitby, next time we are there will call at Magpies

Whilst the interior of Trenchers is more aesthetic than The Mapie Cafe, I have to say the fish and chips, plus the mushy peas and tatar sauce in the Magpie Cafe looked so much more appealing and I thought looked better quality. That batter and fish looked amazing! I can't comment on taste YET! but fond of Whitby so hoping to visit sometime soon. Having owned a tearoom, I loved how the Magpie teapots etc where SO super clean and shiny. Not many cafes pride themselves on this and I think they should. Shows excellent attention to detail and the owners care about there customers experience. Loved the quirky teaset items too....a stainless steel milk pale for the milk!. Well impressed. Xx

One thing about the rain, it meant you didn't have to queue. Usually there is a long line of people waiting to get in there.

Visited Magpie quite a few times always great fish ! Looks like local chippy tonite though !! 😂

Well you have done very well to get a table in there so easily folk are normally queueing down the harbour from opening to closing time in the season. It's definitely a solid 10 for what you had without a doubt. I wonder what that place would sell for if it was ever put on the open market.

Aah, Whitby! This brings back some lovely memories of childhood caravan holidays here - and going to The Magpie as a treat. Yorkshire fish and chips are traditionally fried in beef dripping, which is why they tend to taste better (crisper and drier as a result). I'd also recommend Maid Marion's in nearby Robin Hood's Bay - you can't beat them when eating fresh chips out the paper, sat on a bench, looking out to sea!

Hello Tim, brilliant video,that meal looked really nice for the money.

Love watching your vids

My Grandfather was a fishmonger all his life he would only ever buy Whitby fish. I've never tasted cod or haddock like he sold, until we tried The Magpie. We've been going to Whitby over 25yrs and tried the lot, nobody comes close to the The Magpie imo.👌

Oooh I could eat those fish n chips RIGHT NOW!😋

Tim that fish looked so good. The chips were perfect. You made me hungry for fish and chips .👏🏻

I'm in Australia & we do quite a range of extras to fish & chips, but that is the 1st time I've ever heard of mushy peas as a side, sounds delicious.

Love it. Can’t wait to taste them again.

Our favorite is Kays Fish & Chips in Cleveleys. Infact if you haven't already been Tim Cleveleys is a lovely resort to visit the next time you're in the Blackpool area. We really enjoy your videos. Very informative and we look forward to visiting some of the places and hotels you have featured in your previous videos. Keep up the good work 👏 👍.

...and now I want fish and chips! It looked delicious! Just leaving now to get the train up to Whitby...😊

Loved the content! X

Not been back to Whitby since the 60`s, Looks like a 10 out of 10 for me too Tim👍

I made the mistake of watching this before I ate. How could you do this to me! It all looked so good, and wish I had a way of teleporting myself to the front door of this restaurant. Like in Star Trek.

As a Native Yorkshireman I love watching people experience our beautiful home

This one of my favourite restaurants. My dad went as a lad and we still go several times a year.

I've been to Whitby a few times but I'm watching this in sunny Spain in November flawless blue sky I know where I'd rather be !

This was such a great watch discovering a chippy in Yorkshire that sells cod. There's another RU-vidr that loves his fish and chips but always goes to chippies that only sell haddock that I personally do not like , there's no substitute for cod . Expensive I thought but it was in a tourist hotspot so to be expected. In fairness to this café it did look pretty awesome 👍

Hello Tim how are you and gabbie and baby Casper love your vidio in Whitby one of my favourite place that's a good score ten out of ten we had fish and chips at lordies chippie near me best wishes to you all take care stay safe xx

It was a very good blog today of your food review at magpie cafe to try the best fish and chips shop in Whitby tim

We went to Whitby at the beginning of October for the weekend. We ate at the Magpie Cafe each day. Between us we tried the battered cod, poached lemon sole, scampi and battered woof. All were beautiful fish and the chips too. It even said the type of potato they were frying that day. Our favouite place to eat. 10/10 from us.

God I'm so envious right now. Last time I had wonderful fish and chips was last September in felixstowe. It was glorious !!!😋😋😋😊

Love your videos mate

It's good, I used to live there. Even better Anstruther Fish Bar, Scotland. Perfection, 👌

I’ve eaten at the Magpie several times and found their fish and chips (cod) to be excellent. Eating in the restaurant is best, so you can relax. I don’t think being under attack by a million seagulls is quite as relaxing😉. That cod looked fabulous, so white and flakey. Oh I can’t wait to get to Whitby again!

Looks lovely, especially the batter. I can never finish a meal as I need to eat piping hot food, even in the house, half way through it, I need to put it in the microwave to heat it up

Impressed to see chunky cod served. And, 'proper' tea. Deserving of a high rating.

I lived in Whitby for over 12 months up on West cliff beautiful place lovely people ❤

I was born here and after working abroad for some years, I have now returned and live in my family home in the town. (My dad was a fishing boat owner/skipper here for all his life.) We always go to the Magpie for eat in fish and chips and all our relatives from away want to eat there too when they visit. But we always get take-out fish and chips to eat at home from Royal Fisheries on Baxtergate - both places are without a doubt super, in my opinion.

Good video and review. I have to disagree about mushy peas though +the clue is in the name - mushy, not puree. The peas you had look ideal to me - I expect to have plenty of chew potential in mushy peas, and what you showed us looked perfect.

Thanks Tim made me feel hungry went fireworks display last night Mallory park so just managed to watch this look forward to the next Yvonne 😊

Those fish and chips looked delicious, now I want a chip shop tea 😂

All we can go off are the look and the sound, the fish and chips looked and sounded wonderful. Such professional presenting too. Made me want to go to the Magpie , not too far from me.

had 2 hoildays in whitby ,been in magpie cafe 4 times ,very nice meals,

I’m not surprised they scored 10/10 Tim 👍🏻I’ve always said this about the Magpie Cafe…and now it’s had it made official 😎…now whenever I’m in Whitby it’s an absolute must of course…

Hi Tim that fish and chips looked very good shame about the weather for you good review

It goods very tasty and the sweets are a nice touch.

I used to go Whitby every year as a kid on holiday and the magpie was always queued of an evening without fail. The jolly sailor used to be the place to go for food used to go most evenings now it's just generic pub rubbish. Not knocking easy pub grub but they did good home made food loved the steak and ale pie.

My brothers now living that way I look forward to a summers day at whitby love fish n chips

Looks amazing to me - I’ve not visited Whitby in years - I need to go back. There’s a fish and chip shop on the seafront in Cromer (you’ve reviewed it!) and that’s probably my favourite so far.

They look lovely, never been in the Magpie for Fish and chips, southwold pier fish and chips delicious,

I was suggested your channel after watching The Macmaster and I am not disappointed! I love this channel! I see you like to travel. I would love to see what you thought of Faro old town. Extremely cheap to fly to and lots of nice little places to grab a bite.

Thanks Tim you’ve made me want chippy tea now😂

My wife and I visited whitby a few years ago and aimed to eat at magpie restaurant but the queue was down the road! So we went to one just down the road, the name escapes me, but it was painted green, if that helps! It was excellent! I love haddock and it was hanging off the plate.

Was in Whitby two weeks ago had some great fish n chips further up the road I liked Whitby lovely place as walked up to the church and up towards the abbey would visit again than when on to Robin Hood bay which is very nice

Your review almost made me sic.... with envy! Here in New Zealand, we don't get the type of potatoes needed to make good chips. Hard to get cod, other types of fish just don't do it. As for mushy peas. You can get tinned ones from UK but hardly ever in fish and chip shops. Might be worth returning to UK just for the fish and chips. Here, most fish & chips are part of a Chinese take away or other Asian take away, they just don't know how to make "Propper" fish & chips.

That looked amazing in fairness

Great video Tim. Great mushy peas in Steve’s Chippy in Liverpool if you’re ever around

Not been for a couple of years but will definitely try them again on my next visit , the portions looks very big !

We went to Scarborough on holiday this summer and made the trip to Whitby twice that week primarily to enjoy the Magpie. Best fish and chips I've had. Sadly living in Suffolk it's a long way to go, none of the chip shops round here compare! Keep up the good work Tim, really enjoy your content.

Great fish and chips 😁 great vlog 👍

Try Robertsons over the bridge... that's mine n the hubby's fave. Its an hours drive for us, perfect for a day out or shortbreak

Nice One Tim👍

Fantastic restaurant 👌 Fantastic fish & Chips 👍🏼

Was in Whitby in the August, looks very different to the crowds of the summer!

Aldeborough on the Suffolk coast has two superb F&C shops.

Best fish and chips ive ever had is Cosby Leicestershire and also Cromer No1 fish and Chips, Ah Whitby I remember when I stayed there and saw a film crew outside the Magpie it was Gwenyth Paltrow they were filming persuasion, Your fish and chips is just how I like it..Its one of my favourite dishes proper fish and chips done right.

That has a loud crunch the code is big a flakey just how it always was along time ago when there was lots of fish in the sea nice film 🇬🇧👌