Magpie Café
The Magpie Café
A famous fish and chip spot in a black-and-white old building on Whitby's harbour, widely considered a must-visit in Whitby.
Located at 14 Pier Road, the black-and-white old building faces the harbour. It is famous for fish and chips, but also serves plenty of fish and seafood dishes. There are lunchtime two- and three-course set menus, a children's menu and a takeaway window. Living North says you haven't really been to Whitby until you've visited Magpie. It has over 10,000 Tripadvisor reviews and a rating of 4.4. Queues form at the door in peak season, so book on the website or buy takeaway to eat by the harbour. Expect about £18–30 per person. It's about a 5-minute walk from Whitby station.
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 11:30–20:00; Fri 11:30–20:30; Sat 11:30–21:00; Sun 11:30–20:00; holiday hours vary
Nearby sights
- Whalebone Arch & West Cliff
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby Harbour & Swing Bridge
- Whitby 199 Steps & St Mary's Church
- Whitby Abbey
- Sandsend
- Falling Foss
- Robin Hood's Bay