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...
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 mushroom, red wine and tarragon offering or even a little steak and ale number.
A charismatic traditional British pub, Fox & Anchor is a homely location that welcomes all who enter its doors. Serving hearty British classics using only local produce, their pies are highly recommended and are often considered the best parts of the menu. But the way to know this for sure is to try it yourself.
One of the most noted game-forward restaurants in London, not only is Jugged Hare churning out some of the finest British meat in the business, their London pies are renowned for succulent flavours in a humble yet unique gastro setting just shy of the Barbican.
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 and chorizo pies, plus a vegan option of mushroom and leek.
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 £9.95 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 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.
Pies that come perfectly suited to an award winning selection of ales? That's the least you can expect from The Butcher's Hook and Cleaver in Farringdon as you tuck into perfect pastry parcels alongside stunning pints and ales.
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? Chicken, mushroom and cider, steak and ale or a vegan mushroom and red wine option.
Wandsworth is known for its charming British pubs, and it's also know for the food they churn out. If you're looking for a great place in London to eat pies, The Althorp promise just that thanks to a scrumptious Longhorn beef pie served in a red wine jus.
From the pair behind the iconic East London public house, The Marksman, Lasdun serves up brilliant seasonal British dishes from its home in the National Theatre. For one week only, in celebration of British Pie Week, it's expanding its menu to include three super generous, shareable pies.
They're giving you a choice of chicken and preserved cep, cod cheek and lobster or a sweet rhubarb and almond. There's no need to pre-order, just get down here between 2nd and 7th March to tuck in.
For those who crave a classic British meal, The Pilgrim Pub in Oval is the place to be. This welcoming pub serves up hearty pub pies that are perfect for satisfying your appetite. Whether you're tucking into a rich steak and ale pie or a delicious chicken, ham and leek creation, each dish is made to order with fresh, quality ingredients.
Pair your pie with a pint from their impressive drinks selection, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere that makes this pub feel like your home away from home. The rustic wooden interiors and two beer gardens make it an ideal spot to enjoy a comforting meal, no matter the weather.
The Windmill's steak pie has won no less than three national awards, and that's surely enough reason to check it out. If steak isn't really your thing, there's everything from fish to shepherd's, chicken or veggie on the menu too, all washed down with an impressive selection of cask ales or good quality wines.
Come rain or shine, a tasty pie always hits the spot. So head along to The Duchess on Duke Street for its awesome range of hearty fare. From a fisherman's pie touting a parmesan breadcrumb to an ox cheek, steak and stilton, this venue is bound to get mouths watering.
With Fuller's to their name, it's no wonder that The Astronomer know how to churn out some of the best pies in London. Handmade with that Fuller's touch, share these meaty parcels alongside a roster of London brewed and craft beers.
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 or chicken.
A short walk from Trafalgar Square, this cosy and welcoming Central London pub offers a great range of local craft ales and some delicious pies. From steak and pale ale offerings, to a vegan mushroom version, it's got you covered for hearty stomach-fillers.
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. Try their tasting board for a selection of mini-pies and matched sample ales.
Located in the heart of Mayfair and promising a range of Young's cask ales, The Guinea isn't messing around when it comes to its British-inspired grub. So much so, their pies have one actual awards. Think beef and Guinness, steak and kidney, and plenty more.
It's important to escape the hustle and bustle sometimes, and nowhere is better for that than the leafy suburbs of Chiswick. Not only boasting a shapely pub in The Pilot, this gastro stop-off does one of the best steak and ale pies in the area.
While we know that pubs hold the heart of pies, there's plenty of amazing restaurants in London that also serve the baked dish rather well. Found in the heart of Canary Wharf with gastro dining on their side, the chicken and mushroom pie at The Parlour is more than worth a shot.
