Wetherby Whaler
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About Wetherby Whaler
On Market Place in Wetherby, Wetherby Whaler operates as a fish and chips takeaway on the ground floor with a restaurant upstairs offering seated dining. The menu runs to 72 dishes, including a Prawn Cocktail among the offerings, with kids and senior portions also available. Reservations are recommended for the upstairs restaurant, where table service brings food to the table after ordering, while the downstairs counter serves walk-in takeaway custom. A step-free entrance allows wheelchair access, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The shop opens daily, and queues can form at busy times, sometimes extending onto the staircase between the two floors. Those taking food to go can carry it down to the nearby river to eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
72 dishes · mains £3–30- Homemade Soup Of The Day£6.25
- Prawn Cocktail£7.25
- Chicken Breast Goujons£6.95
- Wholetail Whitby Scampi£7.25
- Seafood Sharing Starter£12.50
- Breaded Halloumi£6.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chips portion size, haddock and gravy quality.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chips portion size, haddock and gravy quality.
Customer Review Summary
The Whaler platter and haddock draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing crispy batter, flaky fish and fresh, fluffy chips, alongside sides like mushy peas, onion rings and a trifle or brandy snap for dessert. The prawn cocktail also gets a mention as a generous starter. Many single out quick table service, gluten free and veggie options, and touches like separating gravy from chips so nothing goes soggy before eating. Close behind the praise, though, a recurring set of complaints centers on portions and consistency: several reviewers describe chip portions shrinking, one counting barely 10 to 15 chips in a single portion, others reporting reheated, cold chips or a fish cake with little fish but plenty of bones. A few describe unfriendly or dismissive staff, including one visit where a manager seemed disinterested in complaints, and another where a till rang up an extra portion on a simple single fish order. Still, most describe being served quickly and warmly, with one visit ending in colouring sheets and small gifts for the children at the table.
Customer Review Summary
The Whaler platter and haddock draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing crispy batter, flaky fish and fresh, fluffy chips, alongside sides like mushy peas, onion rings and a trifle or brandy snap for dessert. The prawn cocktail also gets a mention as a generous starter. Many single out quick table service, gluten free and veggie options, and touches like separating gravy from chips so nothing goes soggy before eating. Close behind the praise, though, a recurring set of complaints centers on portions and consistency: several reviewers describe chip portions shrinking, one counting barely 10 to 15 chips in a single portion, others reporting reheated, cold chips or a fish cake with little fish but plenty of bones. A few describe unfriendly or dismissive staff, including one visit where a manager seemed disinterested in complaints, and another where a till rang up an extra portion on a simple single fish order. Still, most describe being served quickly and warmly, with one visit ending in colouring sheets and small gifts for the children at the table.
Featured reviews
- Adam Fareed
“Very tasty fish. The young tall lad had very good manners and food came quickly”
- tony insley
“Great gluten free fish and chips, really nice restaurant upstairs beautiful and clean, friendly staff, if you in Wetherby would recommend a visit also do take away”
- Christopher Jackson
“Just popped in today at 2pm or so for a single fish. We are fairly regular visitors - no longer! No one else in the queue. Not a difficult order - 1 fish please. On checking the till it rings up £16.30, showing 1 fish and 1 fish and chips - …”
- Melinda Priestley
“We had a great meal and I would highly recommend this place. It is a popular place so get there early if you can. It is upstairs but there is a lift available if you can't manage the stairs. …”
- Messy Maiss
“Excellent service, lovely staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our food and they catered for gluten free and veggie options. The kids got colouring crayons and a colouring sheet which kept them nice and busy. They even got little gifts at the end which was a lovely surprise to end the meal. Our little one is currently cuddling her teddy!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Dining options· 4
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 3
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Restaurants near Wetherby Whaler
- Cromwell's Collingham4.35731.7 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
sunday roast dinner, yorkshire pudding and gravy, outside garden seating
- Kirkgate Fisheries4.73075.9 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
haddock and chips, crispy batter, mushy peas
- Cheungs4.6415.9 mi away£10–20
salt and pepper chicken wings, sushi maki, chow mein noodles
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby WhalerGood for kids · Reservations | 4.52,117 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, chips portion size, haddock |
| Cromwell's CollinghamGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3573 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast dinner, yorkshire pudding and gravy, outside garden seating |
| Kirkgate FisheriesWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.7307 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | haddock and chips, crispy batter, mushy peas |
| Cheungs | 4.641 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | salt and pepper chicken wings, sushi maki, chow mein noodles |
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