Home of the Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea
Indulge in the best of British tradition with a twist here at Hetty & Betty. With a menu that blends the elegance of Afternoon Tea with the iconic flavours of Whitby. Our signature dish, the Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss.
Great Food; Great Service; A Great Experience.
Restaurant & Harbour Room
Food served: 10am – 3pm daily.
Reservations are available at 12pm and 2pm Tuesday – Saturday. Please note we do not take reservations for Sundays or Mondays
Opening hours may vary due to functions and events in the Peacock Suite.
The Harbour Dining Room is perfect for private dining for 10-12 people. A hire charge is applicable for private dining. Please enquire via email.
We can accommodate dietary requirements such as Gluten Free or Vegan, with pre-booking and 24 hours notice.
We are dog friendly, and so your table may be near diners with dogs. We ask that dogs are kept on short leads and that they do not sit on the furniture.
Opening times and days may change due to weddings and events in the Peacock Suite, please see our Planned Closure section for the dates we will be closed and our Facebook page for advance notice of changes where possible.
Large parties of 20 or more diners can be accommodated in our Peacock Suite. Please note the Peacock Suite is a first floor venue and there is no lift.
Contact Us
Tel: 07596 948413
7 Baxtergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BW
For the Restaurant: bookings@hettyandbetty.co.uk
For the Peacock Suite: celebrate@hettyandbetty.co.uk
Office hours: 10am-3pm Monday-Thursday
Planned Closures
We are not taking reservations on the following dates as we welcome weddings and events in our Peacock Suite
19th August 2025 – closing at 2:30pm
6th September 2025
19th September 2025
19th December 2025
23rd December – 27th December 2025
31st December 2025 – 1st January 2026
The Peacock Suite
What’s on Whitby
Find out all about what’s happening in our beautiful little town with our events guide!
Our beautiful Peacock Suite hosts events throughout the year with something for everyone!
Witches of Whitby - Cara Hamilton
11th October | 7:30pm
Tickets from: £20
Cara Hamilton returns for an unforgettable evening of mystery and magic.
Whitby Goth Weekend
30th October – 2nd November
Whitby’s world famous Goth Festival. Make your visit perfect with our famous Gothic Afternoon Tea!
Whitby Lit Fest
6th-9th November
Hetty & Betty is proudly partnering the Whitby Lit Fest.
The Whitby Lit Fest will welcome authors and writers from a wide range of genres including Lee Child, Rob Rinder, Miriam Margoyles, Steph McGovern, Sir Alan Ayckbourn and more.
Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival
14th-28th November
Join us as we celebrate all things chocolate during the Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival! We’re serving up something truly scrumdiddlyumptious — our Willy Wonka-themed Afternoon Tea
What our customers say
Came in on Tuesday with a pal from the Midlands. We had the fish and chips afternoon tea. Huge fish, cooked to perfection. Batter crispy, lush chips and proppa mushy peas. Had to get a doggy bag for the cream teas 10 out of 10 for us, will ve back soon. BTW, staff are brilliant; excellent service.
We have had fish and chips many times in Whitby. Without a shadow of a doubt the BEST fish and chips in Whitby- fat loin of cod cooked to perfection with chips, mushy peas, pot of tea or coffee + scone ( fresh as a daisy) clotted cream and jam. All at a ridiculously low price of £12 per person if you are a senior citizen.
Loved it, great fish and chips wish mushy peas. Great team serving us. Will definitely give again when I am next in Whitby
Guide to Whitby: blog, news and updates
There’s always something happening here in Whitby! Our blog is the best place to start your Whitby adventure. With advice, tips and local knowledge, it’s the best way to help you plan your Whitby visit. Find out all the latest news, blog and updates on our Guide to Whitby Blog
Things to do in Whitby
Whitby is a perfect destination for a day, a short, or a long visit. We’ve listed the top things to do in the town centre.
Dog Friendly Whitby
A day out or holiday choices can be limited when visiting with your beloved four legged friends, but here in Whitby dogs are welcomed.
Awards & Accolades
We’ve been in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide since 2021.
In September 2024 we were recognised as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award winner for 2024, making four consecutive years of ranking within the top 10% of restaurants worldwide!
This award celebrates restaurants from around the world that have consistently delivered great food, great customer service and great experiences, receiving great reviews and ratings from visitors over the previous 12 months.
We are award winning!
We made Insider Magazine‘s List as one of 50 Most Exciting Yorkshire Companies 2025.
We were crowned the best small business in the UK for customer service, receiving the At Your Service Award 2024 from Small Business Britain.
We were awarded the Growth and Expansion Award for Yorkshire and the Humber 2024 by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
In 2024 we were chosen by Theo Paphitis as a Small Business Sunday Winner
In 2023 we were crowned the Best Hospitality Business on the Yorkshire Coast at the Business Excellence Awards by the Scarborough News Group.
Other Accolades we have won include:
Good Food Award Finalist 2024/2025
Enterprise Vision Awards 2024 Finalist for Best Hospitality Business
Federation of Small Business Awards 2024 Finalist for Best UK-wide Business Growth and Expansion
Awarded the Yorkshire Mark in 2024 for our use of Yorkshire food and drink produce in our menus and bar.
Business Excellence Awards Finalist for the Best Hospitality Business 2022
Small Business Britain Awards Finalist for the High Street Hero Award 2021
TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award Recipient 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Restaurant Guru Recommended Award Recipient 2002, 2023
News
The latest news from and about Hetty & Betty
Whitby’s Hetty & Betty given green light to hold civil wedding ceremonies
Whitby’s Hetty & Betty has been approved to hold civil ceremonies in the Peacock Suite, the first floor Georgian venue, in their Grade II listed building on Baxtergate – The Whitby Gazette
This Whitby Restaurant Serving Incredible Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea
Hetty and Betty, Whitby: Oldest fish and chip shop in Yorkshire coast town that used to be a bank and now serves fish and chips afternoon tea.
Hetty and Betty is considered the oldest fish and chips shop in Whitby and it’s speciality of fish and chips afternoon tea has put the business on the map. – Yorkshire Post
Whitby’s Hetty and Betty makes 50 most exciting Yorkshire Companies 2025 list
Owners Lois & David collected the award at an awards evening in Leeds . – Scarborough News
