London's Best Pub Pies

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.

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 and chicken to veggie on the menu too, all washed down with an impressive selection of 8 cask ales or good quality wines.

Steak and ale pies, pecan pies, fruit pies and chicken pies, it's often hard to pick a pie when so many great ones are on offer, so how about the humble and classic shepherd's pie? If that sounds like just your thing, grab your pals for a meal down in Peckham as The Clock House serve some of the very best.

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 lentil cottage version, it's got you covered for hearty stomach-fillers.

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 daily changing pie option alongside plenty of gastro options. 

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 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.

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!

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!

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 English lamb, steak and kidney, and plenty more.

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.

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 a cranberry, broccoli and camembert, this venue is bound to get mouths watering.

Fronting a list of steaming pies, including steak with Stilton, mushroom and chicken fillings, The Hope is a Farringdon pub serving some of the best pies in the capital. Better yet, they're only £7.50 - a real bargain when putting your feet up after a long day.

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.

Pay a visit to Grove House Tavern in the evening and you'll get to dive into a list of freshly made bakes from Cutie Pies. Found in the heart of South East London, this quirky neighbourhood boozer will have you scoffing on sharing pies filled with seasonal ingredients.

While a little grander than your average boozer, Maddox Tavern's pies are certainly worth a mention. The root vegetable number? Totally unctuous, with heritage dried tomatoes and apple borettane onions. Or the fish pie? Oof, that's one for the history books.

One of the best places for pub pies in London can be found not in an actual pub. Epic Pies are serving up droolworthy baked goods and fluffy mash alongside other British classics from their pop-up concept in the City of London, alongside plenty of refreshing drinks to boot. 

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. 

Cosy Borough pub, Spit & Sawdust offer a contemporary menu full of comfort food classic. Known for their Pieminister offerings, we recommend that you find yourself a cosy nook and get stuck into one of their 'Moo and Blue' steak and Stilton pies.

In the mood for comfort food? The White Post serve a wide selection of artisan pies provided by Pieminister of Bristol. You can pair your slice with a warm cup of coffee or a cheeky drink while sitting outside on their terrace.

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 venison pie at The Parlour is more than worth a shot.