London's Best Pub Pies

A beer and a pie in the pub is as English as it gets. London pubs have always been committed to maintaining this tradition and many seek to create the best 'pub pie' experience possible. From homely pub pies, to weird and wonderful experiments, check out our recommended list of the best pub pies in London, and who knows, you could be tucking into some of them very very soon...

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Last updated on 26th July 2024




The Admiralty

It's the simple joys in life. And nothing brings joy like a hearty, homemade pie and a pint for us Brits. Steaming with flavour and a signature short crust pastry, The Admiralty knows the importance of the prestigious pub pie. Packed with delicious fillings and served with a crafty ale or lager you'll be spoilt for choice in this pubs pie-ville. Try their tasting board for a selection of mini-pies and matched sample ales. Pies away!

Earl of Derby

Between New Cross and Peckham you'll find Earl of Derby, a restored Victorian pub that's got all the traditional, charming features with the friendly local vibes to match. The kitchen here is Gengelly's - run by chefs George Genn and Laurence Pengelly, formerly of Good as Gold in Brockley. Think elegant chicken, bacon and leek pies, plus a vegan option of puy lentil, mushroom and ale.

The Old Bell Tav

On the lookout for the best pies in London? This City spot should be on your list, with a mouthwatering offering; from chicken and portobello mushroom pies to the lentil cottage pie and even a little steak and ale number.

Piehole Shoreditch

Named after the delicious eats that they sling out, Piehole is a sleek diner-style pub on Shoreditch High Street that cooks up hearty servings of pie and mash. Get your hands on delicious fillings like steak and blue cheese or jackfruit, all costing just £9.50 each. They also offer bottomless brunches on Saturdays, where you can get a full pie, mash and sides plus an hour of unlimited beer for just £30.95. But if you head downstairs? You'll find a 100-year old vault that's home to a huge variety of wines and sharing boards - perfect for date night.

The Bunch of Grapes

The Bunch of Grapes can be found on Lime Street in the City, offering award-winning pies and a cosy atmosphere. You'll find golden light fixtures dangling from burgundy ceilings, dark wooden furnishings and a friendly vibe here, as well as your favourite pint or a glass of red. On the menu? Classics like fish and chips, garlic chicken schnitzel, plus sausage and mash. 

Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle Croydon is all about two things: pies and ale. Going down perfectly with a pint, their pies are homemade with the finest ingredients, featuring traditional recipes with a tasty twist. And once you've had your fill, head up to their playhouse, which hosts the finest in theatre, comedy and film.

The Carpenters Arms

The Carpenters Arms is a Marylebone pub found near Marble Arch and the edge of Hyde Park, fronting gorgeous Victorian interiors alongside a charming frontage adorned with plants. Take a seat inside or outside to have pints accompanied by Pieminister pies with mash, peas and gravy. Choose between beef with stilton, classic steak and ale, jackfruit steak and ale, chicken, and venison with red wine.