Welcome to Hetty & Betty

Award-winning Restaurant and Wedding Venue in the heart of Whitby

Our award-winning Whitby Wedding Venue and Restaurant is a very special place. Full of charm and character, it’s a perfect location for your special day, experience workshop, function – or a fabulous lunch.

Our beautiful unique period function room, “The Peacock Suite”, has been hosting weddings and functions since 1928. Situated on our first floor, the Peacock Suite is perfect for boutique weddings. We offer exclusive use for wedding packages. Only those who have seen the Peacock Suite in person, know of this perfect Whitby wedding venue, a real hidden gem.

Our Restaurant, famous for our Afternoon Teas, including our signature dish: the Whitby Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea; is rated in the Top 10% of Restaurants Worldwide on TripAdvisor.

Great Food; Great Service; A Great Experience.

Restaurant Opening Hours

10am – 3pm daily

Opening times and days may change due to weddings and events in the Peacock Suite, please see our Facebook page for advance notice of changes where possible.

Contact Us

 

Tel: 07596 948413

7 Baxtergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BW

For the Restaurant: bookings@hettyandbetty.co.uk

For the Ballroom: celebrate@hettyandbetty.co.uk

Office hours:  10am-3pm Monday-Thursday

 

Restaurant and Harbour Room

Our stylish restaurant is the perfect setting for a lovely lunch. Our Harbour Room, with views over the Harbour is perfect for private dining and can comfortably seat parties of up to 12 people. 

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Wedding Enquiries

Our beautiful Peacock Suite has been hosting weddings and functions since 1928. Book to view our beautiful Whitby Wedding Venue and see how it could be perfect for your special day. 

Corporate Hire of the Peacock Suite

With reasonable hire rates, and central location in the beautiful town of Whitby, our stunning Grade II listed building, is a perfect venue to impress your delegates and attendees.

What our customers say

Fresh cod and chips, fabulous flavour, value for money. Easy atmosphere, staff very pleasant and helpful. I will be coming back.

Lindsey t

September 2024 , TripAdvisor Review

This place is absolutely brilliant. The cafe, the food, and the staff were totally amazing. We will definitely come back when in the area, thank you so much for your hospitality!

John V

September 2024 , TripAdvisor Review

Very dog friendly and ample room through the back, with harbour view. Full breakfast was great value for money, all washed down with a great cup of coffee.

Big G

September 2024, Tripadvisor Review

Image: Small Awards Certificate

News and Updates

Lois Kirtlan, owner of Hetty & Betty, named as a Finalist at the Enterprise Vision Awards

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Owner Lois Kirtlan joins Yorkshire Women in Business Committee

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Yorkshire Women in Business Committee

“Whitby’s Hetty and Betty thrilled to win best small business in country at the Small Awards ” – Scarborough News

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“Hetty and Betty wins in national small Business awards “

“Whitby restaurant Hetty & Betty won the ‘At Your Service’ category at the national final of last week’s The Small Awards – taking home the award for outstanding customer service.” The York Press

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“This Yorkshire restaurant serves up an incredible Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea” – The Yorkshireman

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“North Yorkshire restaurant and wedding venue shortlisted for two awards” – Yahoo! News 

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“Whitby’s Hetty & Betty named as Finalist in national awards ceremony”

“Whitby restaurant and boutique wedding venue Hetty & Betty has been named as a finalist for The Small Awards.” – Scarborough News 

Picture shows Lois Kirtlan and a Whitby Fish and Chips Afternoon Tea

Hetty and Betty named as Finalist for the Small Business Britain Small Awards 2024 

Hetty and Betty has been named as a Finalists for the “At Your Service Award” at the Small Business Britain Small Awards  2024