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. Table reservations are available at 12pm and at 2pm.
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
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
The Peacock Suite
What our customers say
Came across this Cafe whilst looking for a light lunch in Whitby. It is located in the street running behind the main harbourside road. On arrival it was confirmed that some particular dietary requirements could be willingly accommodated, and we were quickly shown to a table at the rear overlooking the harbour. Orders were taken at the table and our drinks and freshly prepared food were quickly served. The portion size and drinks represented good value and the service was friendly throughout.
Lovely staff, lovely food. I would go here again! Atmosphere was calm and nice. Shame it is in Whitby, 7 hours away from me.
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Awards & Accolades
We’ve been in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide since 2021.
In September 2025 we were recognised as a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award winner for 2025, making five 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 were awarded Highly Commended at the Enterprise Vision Awards for Best Hospitality Business 2025.
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
Lois Kirtlan, Owner of Hetty & Betty, speaks at Leeds Hospitality Conference 2026
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
