What is the BEST PIE & MASH SHOP in LONDON?

[@connornealon1112]

I hope your channel gets more popular Gary you are a really pleasant man to watch. Subscribed 👌

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Connor, I will try my best!

[@chrislazarou7491]

I definitely agree with Connor, love your videos, very calm but entertaining too

[@GaryEats]

Very kind, thank you@@chrislazarou7491.

[@palace1439]

Only found your channel a week ago. Loving it. Should turn your pie upside down and eat it with a fork and spoon.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you! I've heard that I've been doing it wrong so I will rectify that. Thanks for subbing and watching!@@palace1439

[@tonydeltablues]

I'm not a Londoner (a Scouser, actually) but I live in the South West and make trips to the Capital whenever I can. Absolutely love pie, mash, liquor and eels. F Cooke and Sons was my favorite up to now.....Plan on getting to as many shops as possible in the future. Good video. Tony

[@GaryEats]

Hi Tony. Thanks for watching! Love Pie and Mash. Glad you liked the video. (Hopefully the red side of Liverpool, right? haha)

[@tonydeltablues]

@@GaryEats Yep, Red side :-) Long live the Pie and Mash shop!

[@johnwoodcock6468]

Who does the eels nowadays?

[@johnwelsh8737]

Should turn the pie upside down, never use a knife, a spoon and fork is the traditional weaponry 😅

[@GaryEats]

I'm learning a lot about Pie & Mash during my short time on here!

[@MichaelJoseph-vb5ml]

I think he did at Maureen's.

[@joygoddard1569]

@@johnwelsh8737 weaponry! 🤣🤣

[@NewingtonBoy]

Great video Gary, I've been using Arments for over 50 years, liquor all day long for me, we love the dry pies, no gravy for me, in or over the pies! 😮 We use Manzies when Arments are shut.

[@GaryEats]

Lovely mate. Glad you enjoy both!

[@j4rubz]

Arments have never put butter in there mash ever? Very strange you said it twice?

[@HoppiTeam]

As an experienced Pie and Mash- video binge watcher I appreciate your work Gary! When it comes to weird hobbies/interests I have to admit this is definetely unusual even in my standards, but every once in a while when I cook something for myself and it's time to eat I just type Pie and Mash and eat remotely with Londoners. I am from Finland, and I've never had the chance to taste these bad boys myself. Next time when I visit UK I will surely check the big three, F.Cooke, M.Manze and Arments. Peace and love👍

[@GaryEats]

You'll be delighted to know that I'll be going for another Pie and Mash very soon! Please do try them when you come over, you will love them. sounds like a good hobby to me!

[@fredericklee6899]

Talking bollocks, g Kelly Roman rd e3 best by a mile

[@jamiew1664]

Gary have you tried "noted" the pie and mash shop in leytonstone? my mate says its his fave

[@dadsbarmy4771]

My mouth is watering watching you eat that pie. Delicious.

[@GaryEats]

Never thought I'd ever hear someone say that... but thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@stewartlawrence3042]

Can't explain why, but absolutely love these pie and mash shop videos! - maybe to do with them clearly being a part of the local history? - Weirdest part is, I don't even like potato!! 🤣Pies look incredible and would love to try the liquor though!!

[@GaryEats]

Completely agree with you Stewart. I get very nostalgic.

[@trumbleslum]

Sadly our Manze's pie and mash shop closed down in Walthamstow because there were so few genuine East Enders left to enjoy one of my favourite meals. Diversity has it's down side.

[@GaryEats]

Sorry to hear that your Manze's has closed down. It's a lovely place.

[@i_maq]

Interesting, what's a "genuine East Ender"?

[@marciveson5794]

I used to go to Manzes in Peckham many years ago…. Shows you how old I am!

[@Matt-rq3bu]

@@i_maq Probably someone born in this country with Anglo-Saxon ethnic origin. When it comes to Cockneys they are pretty much extinct now due to forced mass-migration all thanks to Blair beginning in the late 1990s

[@TrudyTrew]

​​@@i_maqI'm a genuine east ender. So we do exist. A favourite of mine is the Noted eel and pie shop in Leytonstone . A bit off the beaten track now but they used to be in bow road when they really were the best in town. They changed their recipe a bit after they moved. Not quite the same for me but still very very good!

[@letmelooktv]

The used to be a proper old school pie and mash shop in peckham park road. Went there for years until it shut down. Sometimes go to manzes because their shops have a good old pie & mash shop vibe, but the best is definitely arments

[@kwameopoku3576]

Was it called manzes aswell or under a different name

[@letmelooktv]

@@kwameopoku3576 no menzes is still on peckham hill st. The one that was on peckham park road was called Berts.

[@kevinholdaway7919]

Gary, a few home truths about London Pie'n'mash - it all depends which side of the river you were born. South Londoners and Millwall supporters ( includes our family) will only eat at Manzies as it's the best. The 'dirty' side of the water (east end), they simply can't cook it..! Hope this helps, love the reviews, Kevin and Deborah.

[@GaryEats]

Kevin and Deborah I’ll definitely definitely stay out of this one …no arguments from me 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BARRYSE3]

spot on mate!

[@Redsaxophone11]

Very good reviews of both establishments, not too much to choose between the two on looks alone. I do like good pie and mash and both of these places seem worthy of a visit. Great and honest review as ever Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!!

[@ronniemckeown3916]

Two of the best pie shops in London

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed the video Ronnie. You mentioned Pie & Mash a few videos ago so I thought I'd give a few a go! Thank you for watching!

[@andrewroberts4736]

I like them both but Arments is my favourite. Love your videos !!! I'm now subscribed.😁

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for subbing! Both excellent shops.

[@weshardin6609]

Thanks for the brilliant review Gary, I'm coming to London in February, arriving at St Pancras from Nottingham, having Pie and Mash is on my bucket list. I've had to do some research to find a Pie and Mash shop not too far out from St Pancras / Kings cross, which happened to be the Manse shop you reviewed, nearest underground Borough, it took a bit of detective work to finearest underground. On your London reviews could you give the nearest underground to the venue for out of town visitors. Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Wes!! I will start doing that.

[@weshardin6609]

@GaryEats Thank you Gary 👍

[@robb6120]

As a born and bred South Londoner, I grew up on Pie & Mash. I moved away to New Zealand over 10 years ago so never got to have it again until a few days ago on my first return trip to London for over 10 years I went straight to Manzie's at Bermondsey/Tower Bridge and re-indulged - 'andsome! 😋 BTW, Liquor every time!

[@GaryEats]

That is fantastic to hear, Rob

[@greasyandrusty]

Loving your videos Gary, really wholesome and you crack me up! Keep it going sir

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Max. I'm glad someone thinks I'm funny haha! Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@brianjonas4654]

Brings back so many memories. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉👍

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@QueSeraFredE]

You are making me hungry at 10am watching this! 😂 Being a Bermondsey lad of mixed parents (Mum was Arments and Dad Manzes). I always prefered Arments as I thought the pies were a smidge larger and the liquor better. Having accompanied Dad to Manzes for some time, I recently visited Arments and was disappointed. The meat in the pie was under done and dry, the liquor meh. I am now throughly M.Manzes (TBR primarily, but Peckham when there). PS - Manzes make their own counter chili vinegar on the premises, call on a quiet spell and you will see one of the girls refilling with a mix with the birds-eye chilies. There's also a triple spicy scotch bonnet beneath the counter for the daring!

[@GaryEats]

Take a look at my comparison video of both them pie and mash shops, Maureen’s was in my opinion a lot better

[@jujutrini8412]

Have you tried F.Cooke?

[@jamiew1664]

Gary... just discovered you my friend, ive liked and subscribed!! Ive just watched your heston fish and chip vid and loved it, and before that i watched the tom kerridge one., and im loving the pie and mash vids, I go down to london from time to time and one thing i want to do is a pie and mash "tour", where i try out all the old traditional shops. Take care my friend, love your videos... keep doing what youre doing!!

[@GaryEats]

Welcome aboard Jamie. Glad you’re loving the videos and thank you - which Pie and Mash shops have you been to?

[@antezaric7224]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you Gary for excellent tips. I'll visit London next week and will definitely go to some of those restaurants.

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated mate. Please do go - both are good pie & mash shops!

[@wanderer7755]

As a north Londoner it’s Castle’s for me. And F Cooke in Hoxton also worth a visit. Great review Gary

[@GaryEats]

I will give F Cooke a go soon. The oldest in London? Thanks!

[@wanderer7755]

Apparently so, there is a good video of it up on KZbin

[@Lloyd1885]

Is kellys still going over that way?

[@ZeldaFitz]

Castles is good, however, the service in there is beyond a joke, it never use to be that bad 35 years ago. I understand Fred passed away recently?

[@wanderer7755]

@@ZeldaFitz yeh that is true

[@siobhanblake9150]

Another great review. Thanks Gary (and cameraman)

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Siobhan!!

[@michaelhoward1969]

I use to love Pie and Mash at Watney Street Shadwell East London. However went to one at Chrisp Street in Poplar recently and that was pretty good.

[@GaryEats]

I've heard Maureens in Poplar is excellent. Thanks for watching!

[@janicebarthram6759]

Kelly’s in Roman Road is the best.

[@donnienlefty]

​@GaryEats try the salt beef sandwich at Maureen's, another level. You'll thank me for the recommendation 😉

[@GaryEats]

Guess I'll have to go there soon. Thanks very much and I will give that and the pies a go.@@donnienlefty

[@samanthaansell8488]

Gotta be liquor for me mate and Manze is my favourite and thats without trying Maureens and Arments.I have tried Millers in Belvedere the pie shops in Blackfen and Welling and Cathederal pie shop in Rochester Kent and i love em all.Thanks for your reviews ,very imformative.Keep it up.

[@GaryEats]

No problem. You're welcome Samantha!

[@glynolley2867]

Brings back memories for me. My nan had a pie and mash shop. Olley’s pie and mash. Rathbone market Canning Town. I now live in Somerset.

[@GaryEats]

Sounds great. I do love pie & mash and we should continue eating it to keep places like this going. Traditional London experience. Thank you for watching!

[@joygoddard1569]

@@glynolley2867 I remember Ollys from a kid. 80 now but still remember it! 😋

[@uberaustin777]

Thanks for the video! As an American, I'm totally fascinated by traditional foods of the UK that we dont have across the pond!

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bendanielsmusicnow4533]

Manse has the best decor but armaments was better when I went there in terms of food - they also had an amazing fruit pie for pudding which was sublime. - aramamnts every time x

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough Ben. Do love Manze.

[@michaelgriffith381]

Hi Gary I watched your review of The Forest in your and me and my son went in today for the steak . Omg it was the best steak I’ve tasted in a long while 👍lovely food lovely ambiance 👍👍👍mentioned I went there to the manager and he was delighted to know that we went because of your video . Keep up the good work best wishes Mike

[@GaryEats]

That’s brilliant to hear Michael. Really glad you both enjoyed it and that you told them about the video 😊 all the best!

[@markwhybrow506]

If you like pies, you must try Sweeney and Todd’s in Reading. They are next to a barbers too, plus part of the restaurant is in the basement which goes under the barbers. The pies are made on site and there is quite a lot of fillings too.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Mark!

[@markwhybrow506]

@@GaryEats version and wild boar is my favourite pie there.

[@lukejames2391]

Being a reading man, I concur with you, the pies are banging

[@frankyw8803]

Apparently the customers are dying to have a pie 🙂

[@lukejames2391]

@@frankyw8803 pardon the pun

[@DrFrankLondon]

Manze is the best in London, hands down.

[@GaryEats]

Goddards and Manze are very close!

[@MichaelJoseph-vb5ml]

​@@GaryEatsbetter than Maureen's?

[@Boredoasisfan-kw9ym]

Always has to be Double pie mash & liquor 😊😊😊

[@GaryEats]

Lavvvleyyyy. Thanks for watching!

[@martinlewis8519]

This is the way 😋@@GaryEats

[@nicolesydneylife]

What exactly is the green stuff on your plate? X

[@GaryEats]

It’s parsley and liqueur with cornflour

[@spiritualcockney]

Great to see one of your older videos and resonates with me. Used to live in Peckham and Bermondsey and Pie and Mash was the highlight of fine dining in good old South London :D Manze's was always our top choice and good to see they're still doing it right.

[@GaryEats]

That is wonderful to hear

[@paulmorgan6269]

Second Pie just looked far better from the off. Great video Gary (Again Lol)

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Paul!

[@brookeconroy6227]

Second pie really is. I've had both many times but I guess it's a matter if taste.

[@janettejohnston339]

Give it a go is something we don't say here in Florida. Luv hearing the English way of talking

[@Forestgravy90]

We also say give it a bash

[@Danny_Dennis]

For me personally S&R Kelly’s on Bethnal Green Rd is the best. South of the river, go further, try Flo’s in Crayford, they’re spot on.

[@GaryEats]

Nice mate. I'll check it out!

[@mrflea7288]

You cant beat a bit of pie n mash mate Ohhhh Yessss!

[@Stipperstone]

Just to let the subscribers know that I was going to visit Mother Mash off Carnaby street shortly but it seems that the restaurant is closed for refurbishments until March. So I will have to wait!

[@GaryEats]

I think they have another branch!

[@paulhoughton5266]

Wow that brought back memories. That Manze's was the last place where my Grandad, Dad, and Uncle and me all had a meal together back in late 80s

[@GaryEats]

Good to hear Paul. All the best mate.

[@Loki1815]

I have nothing bad to say about Manzes, I lived in Swan Mead and Rowcross Street and ate there for years but I will say that I prefer Arments, their Pies, Mash and Home Deliver anywhere in England. I have this sent to me every month, even their chili vinegar. Just one point to make, why aren't you turning your pies over, you're not in the East End now! Arments, that used to be down the Walworth Rd, was next door to my Doctors, Dr McManus, the brother of Mick McManus the wrestler. GRAVY, what are you talking about man, you can't have Pie n Mash without liquor!

[@GaryEats]

👍🏼👍🏼😄😄

[@coniferclose]

Love going to Manze when I’m watching the lions. Top grub.👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

Love it mate. Good stuff!

[@johncarr4404]

Gary, It can only be liquor if you're a Londoner. Manze's pie and mash shop on Tower Bridge Road for me.

[@GaryEats]

Of course. Lovely stuff John!

[@KarenAllison-b2i]

I don’t actually think I’ve ever tried pie, mash and liquor, but always wanted to. I may be wrong but in the old days the liquor was made from the juice used to cook the eels in, but I thought maybe now it’s a parsley sauce without eel juice but still called liquor ?

[@GaryEats]

Your guess is as good as mine. Do love liquor though. Thanks for watching!

[@donnienlefty]

I was under the impression that it was originally made from the water the eels were cooked in and then parsley was added.

[@angiemac334]

It's lush but chilli vinegar tops it

[@paulhollis8879]

It’s both, if there’s eel on the menu, it’s more likely they’re used as stock too.

[@DaleBaker-nz9fh]

For London those prices are superb.

[@seanscanlon9067]

One pie and one mash is not really filling though and you need to double, double.

[@jimrichardson5849]

Yes I enjoyed that . Was the Manzies the Peckham one ? For my taste I like to splash plenty of chilli vinegar on and salt and pepper. I usually go to Arments when I visit London but sometimes Manzies as the Tower bridge road one is open on Sundays . The one in Peckham opens at 10a m and I have had it for breakfast there . I also send away for a delivery of pies and liquor. You should have tried a jellied eel 😊👍

[@GaryEats]

The Manze's was near Tower Bridge. I know they've got lots of them! I've already tried a jellied eel, check out my Goddards review!

[@i_maq]

Fascinating thing the chilli vinegar, wonder where it originated - such a contrast to the mild East London flavours of the pie and mash!

[@GaryEats]

I actually really liked it. Thank you for watching!

[@MichaelJoseph-vb5ml]

I'm tempted to take Vietnamese siracha sauce next time for more oomph

[@tommyhassan3545]

White pepper takes it to another level

[@GaryEats]

I'll remember this for the future. Thanks for watching!

[@RemnantCult]

This is a food that's new to me, but if there's one thing that I'm sure of is that I love a good savory pie and mashed potatoes. I can't wait to try it out one day whenever I visit London.

[@GaryEats]

It's very cheap, hope you enjoy

[@LordMelbury1953]

Gary im Bermondsey born and bred we never called it M Mains, it was always Manzeeses. I used to get pie mash and eels every schoolday , Bacons on Pages Walk.

[@GaryEats]

My apologies

[@joygoddard1569]

Tip: Eat pie and mash with spoon and fork Gary. You can’t eat your liquor with a fork.. 😋 80yr old eastender xx

[@GaryEats]

I do apologise my complete error xx

[@David-l4m9y]

Great video as always chap 👍👍 can’t beat pie n mash 👌👌I love gravy chap

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍 It's brilliantly valued.

[@Glory3823]

me too gravy thick tasty not liguer 😂

[@780jodie]

never use a knife just a spoon n fork lol looks lovely

[@GaryEats]

Learning something new everyday. Will remember for next time. Thanks for commenting Jodie!

[@780jodie]

ur doing great, ur videos r captivating me ty @@GaryEats

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Jodie!

[@Happytruth]

What’s the green gravy made from I’ve never had this but want to try it now.

[@GaryEats]

Liquor is usually made from parsley and eel juice from my understanding. Thanks for watching!

[@bijou2]

Liquor is now made from a mixture of flour, water, and parsley. The cooking liquid (liquor) from the eels is no longer used.

[@Happytruth]

@@bijou2 Thanks for that is there a reason why they make it like this now and not from the eels and in your opinion which on was the better tasting.

[@joygoddard1569]

LIQUOR every time!! 👍

[@GaryEats]

Absolutely fantastic Joy

[@TelThePower]

Again you bring something new Gary, eating at 2 places same day! Both looked pretty good i thought! & your ratings were fair 👍 really enjoying the vlogs & trying to catch up! Tel

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Tel 😋 plenty of vlogs on the way so no need to rush. Watch when you have time my friend :)

[@ChrisTurner-t5n]

Can't beat a nice pie and mash Gary, personally I prefer a nice onion gravy with mine.

[@GaryEats]

I couldn’t agree more, Chris

[@SCCL1000]

A question, please. What is in the liquor? (I'm from the States.) Looked to me like a fine, hearty and simple meal.

[@GaryEats]

Parsley and eel juice (usually. Thanks for watching!

[@hammer7808]

In my own pretty comprehensive experience I've always found that North of the River & to the East tend to have more gravy in the Pies ! South of the River you get less gravy in the Pies ! I'm a South London Boy, so brought up on the Dryer Pie & that's my preference ! But as a West Ham fan I've had many a North of the Thames Pie & working on that side ! I have a preference for the South, but also enjoyed many a P&M over the water ! 🤗 😋😇

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for all the information Hammer’s I hope you have a better season 👌

[@wendalboy]

love this easy to watch chilled channel

[@GaryEats]

Thanks mate. Means a lot!

[@andysmith819]

Excellent reviews. Years since I last had pie and mash.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching!

[@independentpuppy7520]

It looks nice but not sure if I would like that green sauce. Think would prefer mushy peas and some gravy.

[@GaryEats]

Liquor is nice but it's an acquired taste. Thanks!

[@geordiejones2]

I love Gary Eats vlogs, he says he is coming up North soon, my friend you must try the Magpie fish and chip restaurant in Whitby if you do, you won't be disappointed. Chris.

[@GaryEats]

Whitby is one of the places on the list. Looking forward to it and thank you for kind comments.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Maureens in Poplar Robins in Wanstead Manzes on Tower Bridge F Cooke in Hoxton In my opinion they are the big four DELICIOUS Long live tradition 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@GaryEats]

I’ve got an interesting review coming for you this week with Pie Mash

[@Barralet58]

Robins Pie & Mash Romford- family owned

[@ronniemckeown3916]

Plenty of chilli vinegar pepper and salt. Turn pies upside down and away you go

[@warrendent9530]

Your channel will kick off! If I found it then loads of others will my mate! Awesome!!!!

[@GaryEats]

Warren, that's very kind. Thank you and lets hope. Thank you for watching!

[@thegrinch8161]

I’ve had in the early 80s the pleasure of eating pie mash and liquor also I tried jellied eels but it was the only thing I couldn’t take to but it’s like every food try it and should you not like it then you don’t need to try it again. The one thing that has me shaking my head is that when some people say they don’t like a particular food and in the next breath say no I haven’t tried it

[@GaryEats]

Completely agree with you. You must try everything once.

[@stevehaddon151]

Stewed eels are the best with pie and mash

[@mikekaraoke]

Another enjoyable review Gary, have been to both places over the years! 🥧🥔👍🏻👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍

[@simonjackson245]

Gary just came across your channel today and have been binge watching all day.. Good video, but you have to Try F.Cookes Pie and mash shop apparently the oldest and most famous one in London! Give it a go!

[@GaryEats]

I have been Simon. I have a good video idea for Pie and Mash

[@whu58]

Gary, Please try `Robins` pie & mash shop in Romford (greater London), its top notch and better than what you showed at Manze`s or Arments.

[@GaryEats]

I will do mate.

[@brookeconroy6227]

Haha. Like hell it is. Arments is the best pie and mash shop, period. There's no comparison. In fact all the best pie and mash shops are in South London, not East. Everyone who's had both say the same. I promise you.

[@russellsage4953]

Loved this I am a bit Pavlovian and never ventured past Manze’s and Maureen’s Now I’m more curious ❤️ Expat in the states wanting to visit home again and sneak in a bite of my beloved fav dish

[@GaryEats]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@pip110.5]

Hi Gary great vid as always I remember my Manzes in Chaple market (which sadly closed about five years ago) when I was a kid that had the live eel stall outside blood and slime all over the place, the old sign above the shop was stolen but has been replaced, nothing else has changed but still not reopened ?

[@GaryEats]

Thanks mate.

[@Loki1815]

Years ago, I lived in the Midlands for my sins in a previous life. Five bikers I knew were going to Battersea Park for a gathering, no idea why but we got there and it was boring and rubbish. I told the little throng that I'm off down the Old Kent Rd, to see my Mum and I'll probably stop off for Pie n Mash (Arments). They all decide to come with me, just to try the Pie n Mash! One bloke point blank refused to have the liquor because "it's Green". The other four got stuck in and one asked what Double Double is and I told him Double Pie Double Mash and was quite upset that I hadn't told him before polishing his off! We went to my mums and I told (Warned) them that there is a lot of Millwall paraphernalia about and it is in their interest to keep their opinions to themselves as my sister lives there and won't be impressed! As we got through the door, Mr "I don't like green gravy" piped up, you ain't kidding about the Millwall stuff and my sister came flying out of the Kitchen, straight in his face and said "Why, you got a problem with that?". He went outside and sat on the garden wall and she wouldn't make him a Tea or Coffee! Well, I did tell him!

[@GaryEats]

Great stuff 🤣

[@mikedown1250]

Don't worry i have made a sub .You seem like a nice honest bloke Gary. 5,50/4,60 for that is insanely cheap, could easily have been double (bearing in mind it's London) First place won for me.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Mike. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@donnienlefty]

Nah that's the price for pie and mash in London. Don't be fooled into thinking all food in London is expensive, I have had some of my cheapest meals in London and they were decent.

[@TinWhistleTV]

I love pie, mash and liquor, i use to live on the aylesbury estate which is just beside Arments, and they are brilliant.

[@GaryEats]

Agreed! Love it as well!

[@thesewingtrolleydolly7736]

The Aylesbury Estate is no more… Arments still going strong! It hasn't changed a bit and it still tastes just how I remembered it in the 80’s.

[@Dfgtyyuhvaghh]

Goddards in deptford always had the most victorian days feel and lou farrows at the blue in bermondsey was the best

[@GaryEats]

I love Goddard’s. It’s excellent!

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

My mate no bias owns Robins in East London & i have tried a few but that's the best for me as the pies have that slightly burnt tinge like how i do my Yorkshire pudding, most others don't have it & look quite pale in comparison, that looked nice though, never tried Manze's but know of them, think there in Hackney ?

[@GaryEats]

I'll take a look at it. Thanks for watching!

[@graemecatty9921]

Excellent value for quality grub.

[@GaryEats]

Very good value.

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

cant beat a nice pie and mash in cold weather 😋 😋 😋

[@GaryEats]

The best!

[@adamwyatt9748]

Cockney’s portobello road. Whites Walton on the Naze.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for the recommendation Adam

[@zatchg1212]

As an American this looks delicious. Looks just like some good Midwest homestyle food. Love it!

[@GaryEats]

It does!

[@stevegotman950]

Always eaten with spoon and fork. Vinegar and salt put on before eating from a 70 year old Londoner

[@zatchg1212]

@@stevegotman950 looks fantastic. Nowhere here in the states to experience this so I just have to imagine how delicious

[@dalek3086]

I hope you give Castles Pie and Mash in Camden a go. Traditional. Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much. I will take a look at your recommendation.

[@DavidslvPT]

Honest question as I only had my first Pie & Mash yesterday, is the meat suppose to taste like cooked corned beef?

[@GaryEats]

Slightly, did you enjoy it?

[@DavidslvPT]

​@@GaryEats I'm not totally sure I have, but I can tell you that I have become so intrigued that I have made a list of places I will be making a little tour, hopefully this week, weather permitting. This is my list (not in any order of preference, just notes also including the places you have made videos off) Goddards in Greenwich G Kelly in Roman Road (Bow) F. Cooke in Hoxton Street M. Manze in Tower Bridge Arments in SE17 2AX Maureen's in E14 6AH I have recently watched a 2019 documentary called "The Street" by Zed Nelson which has made me be even more concerned about the changes we have seen in London and I worry that one day we won't be able to experience any of these traditions or even having any type of communities.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Two words: Maureen's Poplar

[@GaryEats]

I agree completely

[@garyblack2389]

Last time I had Pie and Mash from a shop was many years ago when I lived in London, however I do make my own twice a year or so. Manze is the better shop and traditional, you can tell by the gravy in the pie and the way it floods out into the Liqor when cut open. Butter and milk in mash is not traditional at all and neither is onions in pies for anyone wondering.

[@GaryEats]

Spot on.

[@brookeconroy6227]

They don't put butter in the mash at Arments. Just a little salt. Their filling is a lot more meatier and filled than Manze so I prefer Arments

[@fenradast3577]

I used to goto different Pie and mash shops. The pie was always served upside down with the mash on one side of the plate. Once you sat down the jug of boiling liquor was poured over. I never heard of chilli vinegar. Nevertheless always a superb meal.

[@haroldclarke3267]

Great vlog Gary cheers mate.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Harold!

[@captainhawhaw8732]

I am not in UK much now, but I first port of call is pie and mash, when a child and on to teenager I used to walk to Manzes in woolwich , at school lunches. and the flavour has stayed with me.

[@GaryEats]

It’s lovely there. Glad you enjoyed it when you were in the UK

[@JohnDoe-ji8dq]

I used to go to Woolwich every Saturday with my pocket money for double pie & mash. & ride the ferry all day !.

[@gastrickbunsen1957]

I came over from Ireland and when I saw green sauce with a meat pie I was very dubious. But, it's liquor over gravy every time.

[@GaryEats]

Spot on!

[@brookeconroy6227]

My grandad from Ireland liked eating it too. Arments specifically.

[@garyjackson1264]

Manze pie and mash now available on Southend pier.

[@GaryEats]

That’s excellent to hear Gary thank you

[@Peorhum]

Looks like the chef at Arments was little lazier. They did not break up the mince meat as they fried it and didn't bother with gravy. That is something we don't get in Canada and I wish we did. I would love a nice pie and mash on a cold winter day.

[@GaryEats]

It’s lovely my friend. One of my favourite meals!

[@brookeconroy6227]

It's meant be that way and always has, ever since I was a kid eating there. And it's the tastiest filling of any pie and mash shop. Pie, mash and liquor pies aren't supposed to be the same as your typical British meat pie. The pastry is made different. The bottom layer is almost like a thick pasta texture.

[@Packyboy]

Nice work Gary, I’m originally from Belfast move to London in the early 70s went to school in fullham Henry Compton. There was a great Pie and Mash on the Lilly Road. We’d bunk off and go and get ourselves a feed. i’m going over in April for a wedding. I’m gonna take the girlfriend out for a slab up lunch.. we have been to all the high-end gaffes now for some proper London. I hope they do a bread pudding.

[@GaryEats]

Hi Paddy. Hope you enjoy it mate, there's some excellent pie & mash shops in London. Enjoy yourself!

[@grahamkitchen6650]

Hi Gary 👋 I must say I do like this traditional cockney dish that is good old pie'n'mash. For me & I've made this dish at home. It has to be liquor, none of that beef gravy muck. Manze's takes 1st place for me, too. With a belly full of this tasty treat I would be off down to the east end to demand money with menaces, just the old kray twins would have done . Lol 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@GaryEats]

Hi Graham good choice mate and thank you

[@robertspence831]

Will you be going back for the jellied eels?

[@GaryEats]

Highly unlikely Robert lol

[@Jeremyparker]

I would have given Arments an extra half a mark for being a pound cheaper but they both look great!

[@GaryEats]

I understand Jeremy 👍

[@6panel300]

The chilli vinegar is supposed to go on the spud. Traditional London mash doesnt have butter or milk, just spud. I'm surprised you didn't get thrown out for using a knife instead of a spoon. My wife is a Londoner I never heard the end of it when I picked up a knife at my first pie n mash trip over 30 years ago. Have you been to Harringtons in Tooting? That's an experience!

[@GaryEats]

Not yer. What should I be expecting?

[@6panel300]

@@GaryEats Traditional, I'll leave it at that.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for replying 👍

[@Mr.red1973]

Bang on mate. Both do a great pie and mash but I totally agree that Manzes shades it. Better pies, mash and liquor. I'm a liquor man myself. 😋👍

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind, thank you. We both agree.

[@ramenlover334]

I wish I could buy the parsley liquor in stores. I have made it with fish stock but it's definitely eel that makes it.

[@GaryEats]

Lovely!

[@Barralet58]

Nice to see an East End delicacy being properly reviewed. What about Jellied Eels😋

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind to say thank you

[@rowdogspeaks5900]

What is in liqour? I assume it's not the alcohol kind? Also, do you have to book any of these places in advance? I'm thinking I might take a solo trip one day and make an itinerary of the top food spots to visit!

[@GaryEats]

You don't have to book the Pie & Mash places but some restaurants I do have to book, yes. I do go during off-peak hours though to avoid the crowd. Enjoy yourself my friend. It's not alcohol kind, it usually has chopped parsley and eel juice.

[@Del-Canada]

Link to the vid you were speaking about isn't there.

[@GaryEats]

Please go onto my channel and check Goddards review.