Piehole Shoreditch

Nestled on Shoreditch High Street, Piehole is the go-to spot for a hearty helping of pie and mash. On the ground floor is a sleek, diner-style room with dark brown leather seating and mirrors fixed to the wall, ideal for group feasting or a casual bite with friends. What lies below is what truly makes this humble restaurant stand out from the crowd: a 100-year-old vault that's home to an impressive selection of wines and sharing boards. Laced with vines, textured walls and a cosy panelled ceiling, it's the perfect date spot that'll add a little intrigue to the evening. 

The menu combines tradition with innovative ideas to create satisfying eats for a wide range of tastes. Classic pies such as the Moo & Blue, featuring British beef steak and Cropwell Bishop stilton are big hitters, as well as vegan editions made using jackfruit 'steak'.

You can also tuck into a filo-based Maroc Star, combining Moroccan-spiced carrots, spinach and chickpeas, and on Saturdays? Don't miss out on a cracking brunch deal where for £30.95 per person, you can enjoy any pie, mash, mushy peas, cheddar, crispy onions and gravy alongside bottomless beer for one hour. Wash all of this down with a classic cocktail, like a cosmopolitan or a negroni.