A chippy in North Yorkshire thought to offer the “most famous” fish and chips in the UK has been featured in a highly praised food guide by The Guardian. The iconic Magpie Cafe in Whitby known for its “prime fresh local fish, seafood and specially selected ingredients” has once again been crowned one of the best fish and chip shops (among the UK's top 20). The publisher recommended the restaurant alongside Trenchers and Hadley’s in the popular seaside town.
The Guardian commented on its latest foodie list: “Triple-cooked, with curry sauce and locally sourced...
eat your heart out at these first choice chippies.” @the.yorkshireman Kicking off the best fish and chips in North Yorkshire with the very famous Magpie Cafe in Whitby 🙌🐟 #whitby #magpiecafe #whitbyfood #whitbyfoodie #thingstodoinwhitby #northyorkshire #ukfishandchips #yorkshirecoast ♬ Young Folks - Shindig Society You can see all 20 of the UK’s top fish and chip shops here.
Why is Whitby’s Magpie Cafe one of the UK’s top fish and chip shops? The publisher explained: “Are these the most famous F&C in the UK? Residents of Whitby and visitors are spoiled for choice with Trenchers and Hadley’s also both frequently praised.” First built in 1750 as a Merchant's House, the building we now know as Magpie Cafe has “excellent views” of the harbour, Whitby Abbey and St. Mary’s Church.
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