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    Pieminister

    4.3 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveBritish
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Moo pie with mash
    Andrea Y.

    Wow, Pieminister was the most affordable AND most delicious meal I had in London. I realize that it doesn't look the most appetizing, but don't let its appearance deceive you. I ordered the Moo classic pie (beef steak) with a side of mash and it was amazing! The filling was so meaty and flavorful, the crust was crispy and flaky, and it all went perfectly with the gravy and mash. It also helped that it was freezing cold outside (I'm from California though so I honestly think any whether under 65 degrees F is freezing) and even though we had to sit outside, the steaming hot food warmed my insides up. Honestly, I tried some other traditional British food on my trip but none of it was that good except for Pieminister. And compared to how expensive food is in London, I can't get over how cheap and filling this meal was! Highly recommend going.

    The "Chooks Ahoy!" vegan pie made with 'vegan chicken' with a side of mash and gravy.
    Barrett W.

    This place is SO. GOOD. The owner is such a great conversationist while you wait for your pie, too. He was unfortunately closing early as we ordered, as he had a leak and was waiting on an engineer. We were his last customers for the day and we probably spoke to him for 10-15 mins without even realizing! One of the friendliest exchanges we've had in London on this trip. The food itself was stellar. Suuuuuuuuch good pies. My group had 'The Moolin Rouge' and 'The Heidi'. My boyfriend's words were, "This is PERFECT for a chilly day." Don't skip over this little gem!

    Mushroom & asparagus pie w/mash & gravy (gravy is vegetarian).
    Charlene S.

    The mushroom and asparagus pie was pretty good. Not great, but good. The crust was really hard on the outside and not very flaky. Maybe it's supposed to be like that? Mashed potatoes were ok. Not super flavored. Gravy- also ok. Located in Gabriel's Wharf, it's a small little place with outside seating only. It's a pretty cool little area near the London Eye. Other pies sell out, so go early. Most were sold out at 1pm on a Sunday.

    Top: The Motherload £9 Bottom right: pie + 1 side £7
    Katherine M.

    This was the first lunch stop we made while in London. I was looking for a place that had nice pies in london because it was a go to for me while living in New Zealand. I found pieminister thru yelp and decided to give it a try. One of our pies had chicken and ham and the other one had venison meat. There was a nice little sitting area right outside the stand, (and because the weather was great) it was nice to just sit outside. Flavor and taste wise I would recommend this place for a quick/cute/filling lunch! I didn't expect for the pie to be as filling as I thought. If you order the motherload you get all the toppings, but if not you get one side and the option of gravy is free. I would recommend just getting the pie + 1 side, but the motherload was nice for the photo!

    Saag pie and beef with mash.
    Angelina M.

    Affordable and filling! We went to Pieminister after visiting the Tate Modern. We sat outside at one of their tables after ordering at the counter. I got the saag pie with cabbage slaw and my husband got the beef with mash. My pie was tasty with saag filling (spinach and Indian spices) with paneer cheese. It was the perfect size for lunch. I wasn't crazy about the cabbage slaw--a bit too vinager-y for my taste. My husband enjoyed his more traditional beef pie with a beer braise. I wish I had ordered that one as well!

    Minty pie
    Jenny O.

    I found Pieminister via a Buzzfeed post that recommended 21 cheap eats in London. True to its words, a pie and a lemonade came out to 6.5 pounds, which is a great bargain in London. Pieminister is just a few minutes walk from Big Ben and London Eye, and offers a great snack (or meal) to your stroll along the Thames River. I was indecisive between the Minty Lamb pie (seasonal and a contest winner) and the MooDog pie (because smoked bacon, duh). I went with the Minty Lamb pie at the last minute because I was told that there would be gravy and because it is a contest winner. I was rather disappointed when I opened my takeaway box and there was no gravy! Should I have asked for gravy with a wink and a nod? Who knows - just make sure that you ask for it because the pie was a little dry without the gravy. Albeit, the crust was flaky and buttery and the filling hit the proper savory level, but I still wanted the pie to be just bursting with umami flavor. Don't get me wrong - it was a good pie, and I would come back to try another one but I definitely missed the gravy.

    1/2 of a Veal and 1/2 of a Sweet Potato pie.
    Jona M.

    These were my first pies in the UK, and now, after having had a few in varying price ranges, they turned out to be my favourites. We went for a meat pie as well as a vegetarian pie and both were great. Tl;Dr I recommend these to the max, not only were they the cheapest pies I had during my stay in London, they were the tastiest as well!

    Steve H.

    I was told that mash pie was a must in London since it's their signature dish. I was planning to grab one from the famous Menzis but couldn't make it to the shop. I was walking around on my last day and randomly spotted this place tucked away in a corner near the London eye and went for it. I ordered the moo and blue, deer stalker, chicken Aragon and the free ranger with mash and peas. The crust was great and had a tender and flaky texture to it. The free ranger and chicken Aragon had a chicken based gravy inside along with some veggies. It tasted identical to a chicken pot pie from the states and had a very thick gravy. It was good but was nothing to brag about. My favorite was the beef based pies, the moo and blue and deer stalker. The gravy inside the pie wasn't thick nor thin and went better with the pie than the chicken gravy. Also, it was the perfect ratio of gravy, meat and veggies. The beef pies was a lot better than the chicken pies and I would recommend the moo and blue. Pie isn't really my cup of tea but it hits the spot when you're hungry.

    Pie mash and mushy peas
    Tommy L.

    Another pieminister :) I got one of the beef pies with a drink, mash and mushy peas. They were all very good :) On par with all of the pieministers that i've been to. Come here early in the day as since the most popular pies run out throughout the day

    Al S.

    While on a very long walk from Buckingham Palace to the Tower Bridge I came across this place. It was in a very cool area off the walkway that parallels the the river. I had a warm pie with mash potatoes. Both the pie and the potatoes were very good. Of course, My opinion might have been biased since have not met a potato I did not like. An added benefit is the place has free wi-fi which was a bonus since I did not want to use any of my international data. I was able to quickly FaceTime my wife while sitting at an outdoor table. I would go back

    Cute packaging!
    Beverly Y.

    Maybe I'm just not a fan of savory pies, but I wasn't a fan. I went to the Pieminister stall in Borough Market because I had heard great things about it and therefore had fairly high expectations. Upon arriving at the stall I was pretty overwhelmed by the number of choices, but ultimately opted for the Tipsy Chick per recommendation of the person working the stall. I was super excited to try it (even more so because of the cute box it came in!) but was sadly disappointed on the first bite. The crust wasn't flaky enough (the top crust came off in one big chunk) and the stuffing was just alright. It literally tasted like a regular chicken pot pie you can get in the states. So overall I thought my pie was underwhelming to say the least. It wasn't awful, but definitely nothing special. Also - for the health conscious, beware. Even though their pies are pretty small, they each have ~600 calories and LOTS of fat.

    Heidi- sweet potato, spinach, goat cheese   With mash and gravy
    Kiara W.

    It's one of the first restaurants in Gabriel's Wharf. We were looking for a little snack to hold us over until tea at 4:30 so we decided to stop for a pie to split. This place is vegan and vegetarian friendly offering pie and mashed potatoes and gravy suitable for all diets! The mashed potatoes met expectations but the pie really blew us away! I'm the case they look like pies I've had before but was more flavor packed than others I've had! Highly recommend for a quick bite!!

    Chicken tarragon pie with mash and gravy
    Susan C.

    I really enjoyed this open air food and there were many choices. Pieminister didn't disappoint! We had the Moolin Rouge and the chicken tarragon pies. Both were excellent, but I think all the food could have been better heated.

    Chicken of argon with free range chicken, smoked bacon, and tarragon. Yum!

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    Very good meat pies at a nice street food market. The veggie pie was really good. Service was nice.

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    nice little spot to grab a pie. Good service good food, what more can I say

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    All I can say is YUM. Great food, friendly service and a lot of fun.

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    0.6 miCovent Garden, Strand
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    Battersea Pie Station, under the arches of the lower ground floor of Covent Garden's Market…read moreBuilding, serves up proper British grub. Simply look for The Pie Shop sign and pick your pie which is served with silky smooth mashed potatoes and lashings of rich gravy. Every time I eat a pie this place is my benchmark for the best pies ever! The  menu at Battersea Pie Station includes classics like steak and stout, minced beef and onion and chicken and mushroom, plus more creative, veggie options including butternut squash and goat's cheese. The steak and stout is my ultimate favorite! This place is my go to pie place every time I'm in London. I always try to stay in Covent Garden just so I can come here. This is my basis of the perfect meat pie with the pleasingly firm crusts and sides of mash and roasted potatoes are so delicious. The rich red-wine gravy comes separately in a small jug. I smother the pie with the gravy. Ingredient quality was excellent. They have mini pies and the regular sized pies. Even for a counter-service place this little cafe is terrific value - and you will be surprised that for Covent Garden you can eat a reasonably priced and uber delicious meal that makes me full the whole day! 5 stars can't wait to come back!

    Mrs. Lovett has nothing on this place! Perfect for a quick humble meat pie dinner before a fancy…read morepants opera. Every dish I tried was a hit. Minced Beef & Onion: The most popular, apparently. Smooth and moist inside with a buttery flaky outside. Steak & Stout: Same great crust, but with a very distinctive inside, chunks of firm roast and thick gravy where you could actually taste the stout. Probably my favorite pie here. Chicken & Mushroom: A nice variation from beef, but by no means lesser. With it's large chunks and umami gravy, this was like a quick hit fix for when craving a proper chicken pot pie. Mash & Gravy: The mash was smooth and buttery. The gravy was more than plentiful. Kinda lives under the shadow of the delicious pies though. Sticky Toffee Pudding: Good, but not great. The toffee sauce felt a bit too thick and wasn't as warmed as I like it. The sponge cake was alright, but kinda dry, like they just plopped into the toffee sauce puddle. But it did do a good job of soaking up the sauce with a little spoon dexterity.

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