Which restaurant is the Magpie? I had the worst fish and chips I ever had in my life at a restaurant on the bend of the main road in Whitby, just east of the bridge. the breading was all soggy was grease, and the fish was barely cooked. After that, I opted for Yorkshire pudding until I got back to London.
Sorry I missed the Magpie, since it sounds like their fish and chips must be a real treat.
-Joe-