Cockneys of Croydon Pie & Mash Shop in Croydon

been eating Pie and Mash for all of my 60+ years. Been to a few shops in my time but Cockney's in Croydon beats the lot. Great food. traditional setting and friendly staff and customers. it takes me back to my East End roots. You walk into a shop full of strangers, get a smile and excellent grub. by the time you finish eating you are in a shop wide conversation. You leave a room full of friends, feeling nicely stuffed and looking forward to your next visit.

Decent friendly pie and mash emporium serving up very good pie and mash in my opinion giving the south london top boys Arments a run for their money. Nothing not to like. Highly recommended.

Very nice pie and mash, the filling of the pies were deliciously thick and rich. I got double pie and mash, it was very very filling, kept me going all day.

Absolutely spot on, one of the few remaining traditional eateries in Croydon. Seen a few trendier pie places open up but this one’s the real deal. Please never change a thing!

Really nice Pie & Mash that was hot fresh & reasonably priced. the owner is great very friendly, polite, well mannered & welcoming would definitely recommend & return

eaten at the Cockneys pie & mash shop on a regular basis always had good pie & mash, I was raised on pie & mash and used to work in Kellys pie mash shop in Roman road East London when I was a kid. I have eaten at pie shops at Tooting, Brixton, The Cut, Towerbridge road and many more this has to be one of the best.

Pie and Mash is a Cockney comfort food found in East London.It is served with a green coloured parsley sauce known as liquor.As well as pie and mash, you will also find jellied eels on the menu.Most Pie and Mash shops are in East London so it was a surprise to discover Cockney's of Croydon in Croydon serving it all with jellied eels as well.Inside, I loved the style of this place with church benches, Flags and their own re-labelled Jack Daniel whisky bottles which contain vinegar.Without further ado, I ordered the pie and mash with a mug of tea.They were really nice to give me a side of jelly without eels to try.The pie was crispy with minced beef in the middle complimented nicely by the liquor.Adding vinegar to it made it moreish.The eel jelly was as good as expected and again vinegar made it delicious.Finished with a satisfying mug of hot tea.Previously tried F.Cooke in East London which is the oldest, but sadly I haven't posted anything yet so hopefully I will get the time later.

Had my double pie and mash to take away. The two pies were raw and soggy at the bottom , the so called liquor sauce tasted of water and a few sprinkles of parsley, I’m not sure if changed hands since I last visited but I certainly will not be returning!!

While wandering round Croydon I saw this place and as I’d never had chance to try pie, mash and parsley liquor I called in. Staff really friendly and the pie and mash was what I expected - superb with a splash of vinegar. I’ll certainly be back - it’s a pity there aren’t more like this left. Good honest grub with no messing about.

I have been to Cockneys now 4 times and staff are always very helpful and friendly with excellent service. The Pie & Mash was very good and you can sit in there traditional seating or take away. Easy to find near Whitgift centre.

Probably the worst pie and mash shop ive ever visited. The mash lumpy pies where cold, very dissapointed. The place was very clean tidy and the decor was of a classic pie and mash shop, but unfortunately let down badly with the food. Really need to turn it around.

Other review is embarrassing, base is undercooked hehehe is he a northerner, should there be kidney in there, understand what you are reviewing, under seasoned, would be under seasoned if there was no vinegar salt and pepper on the table, not my favourite pie and mash but definitely up there when you need a fix, much better than all the other outer London places and better than some of the inners.

The people, food and service were second to none. The choice available is limited, but you get" exactly what is says on the tin", good quality pie, mash and liquor eels are also available.

Walk-by lunch, thought I'd give the bland chain places a miss and try a proper local shop. Service was traditional and friendly, place was clean. But the food - I've not had worse in a long time. Pie was practically uncooked on the base, filling was a thin smear of mystery meat with very little taste. Mash was lumpy and tasteless. The liquor - I'll plead ignorance as to whether it was a good representation, but certainly not to my taste. Pretty much the same price as Pie Minister or similar but absolutely no comparison to the quality. I'm literally still feeling queasy a few hours later. If I had a typical experience then I have no idea where the positive reviews are coming from.

Love that this place is still up and running! Came here for a mid-week lunch and was pleased to see the place heaving. We ordered and food was out within minutes, Pie was so good, Mash & Liquor was really tasty too!Service was really welcoming and friendly, the food was so tasty and so reasonably priced! My meal with a cup of tea came to just over £4!Great atmosphere, it was really busy which was pleasant to see! Give this place a go, you will not be disappointed!

Friendly and clean, not as good as Arments in Walworth road which is the best, but Cockneys have given it a good attempt, they only take cash so I went away and returned with cash. Go contactless you’ll get more customers but still only 3 stars with or without a card.

Tasty pie n mash and liquor love this place original decor and service with a smile.Would def recommend you go try it for yourself...Enjoy

Went here as I was looking forward to trying a proper pie & mash shop. Unfortunately it was tasteless . The mash tasted like instant mash. Only one type of pie and had hardly anything in it. Disappointing.

Went here for lunch. Good, traditional pie n mash. Pies were great, mash tasty (although I do prefer it slapped on the plate rather than ice cream scoops) and good liquor. Restaurant was clean and tidy. Friendly owner and made us feel welcomed. I will be going back and become a regular now I’ve found this 5min walk from the office.

What's not to like here. Authentic atmosphere, great staff and best of all great pie and mash. Properly served (won't dwell on the scooped mash) didn't try the eels but the rest is pukka.

Decoración tradicional, con el interés añadido de cockney frases de argot rimas en las paredes. Generosas porciones y sabrosa comida. Tartas meatier de lo que estamos acostumbrados (lo cual es una ventaja), licores buenas y apropiadas puré. Tazas de té. Precios razonables. El personal era amable y servicial. Volveremos.

I had my P&M; fixed again at my quirky local shop. Friendly owners and the best pie & mash in South London.

Como un niño visité bastantes tarta y tiendas puré del sur de Londres. Por desgracia, algunos tienen ahora cerradas por diferentes motivos. Pero es agradable encontrar que el pastel de puré y tradición está realizando en Croydon. Si su tienda en Croydon, tarta Cockneys merece una visita

Been here a few times now, lovely pie, mash & liquor and a great atmosphere Handy for a quick bite to eat when needing a rest from shopping.

does what it says on the tin, good pie and mash tasty good size and friendly staff at a decent price

Great Pie and Mash, pies good quality and good portion sizes.Really friendly staff and quick service.Great traditional place!

Made Welcome.The Pie Mash&Liquor; Good old London style Liquor not to runny,Mash with a few lumps in mixes nice with the Liquor & the Pie good filling & very tasty. If you like Pie & Mash THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO.

I eat Pie, Mash and Liquor here almost once a week and it never bores meThe meat from the crunchy pie is nice and juicy combined with the mash and liquor in one bite, it is just perfect!I can recommend this place to everyone!

A refreshing treat to find an old school pie and mash shop that are becoming harder to find outside of London.Prices are fair and service is swift, if you double up on the pies and mash you'll be sure to leave there feeling full!Decor and atmosphere is as you'd expect and table sharing is encouraged.The only reason I haven't scored higher was due to only one pie being offered, which was minced beef, as I ate 2 pies it would have been nice to try a couple of different ones.If you're after an authentic spot of lunch, something more satisfying than subway, KFC or other fast food joints I'd recommend cockneys pie and mash

Came here after phoning to see if they do the Vegetarian pie...yes!! So. visited for lunch and they had sold my pre=ordered pie so I had to wait for another...no biggy, all is good, or so I thought!! Thet kept forgetting to cook it with lack of communication. My friends were happy to wait for their meat pies so we will all have our lunch together. So, they brought theirs over and mine still wasn't ready. When it finally arrived, the boys had nearly eaten theirs. They did take mine off the bill though. The potato was far too salty and needs less. The pie was lush and the pastry was on-point! Not sure if I would go back though??

I have visited this pie & mash shop several times over the years Back when it used to be at the lower end of crown hill to its current home in Frith Road. Everything you would expect from a pie & mash shop.Always been happy with the food although I've always found the mash here slightly disappointing compared to other shops. This was also true in Mt most recent visit for lunch in September 2015. The pie was tasty enough (though slightly underseasoned) and the liquor fine but the mash was a bit too earthy.The ambience is great and the tea good too. Eels both stewed or jellied are always spot on.Not my favourite pie and mash shop but we'll worth a visit if you're in Croydon and you want some good honest food!

The mince comes from the butchers across the road , the spuds from nearby Surrey Street Market so everything is locally sourced .The pies made with healthy water pastry full of lean mince, a couple of dollops of mashand liquor washed down with a mug of rosy lee and all for £4.10 !Now that's what I call a REAL deal .!

Unser Hotel war das Holiday Inn Croydan, welches direkt neben dem Chokneys liegt. Als wir auf Tripadvisor die positiven Bewertungen gelesen haben, wollten wir auch mal Mash & Pie testen. Die Bedienung ist super freundlich, das essen ist gut und reichlich und zu dem Preis unschlagbar. Das Lokal würde ich jederzeit wieder aufsuchen und kann es nur weiter empfehlen.

So nice to have a pie and mash local! And it's great really enjoy the food every time we come we don't go anywhere else now!!!

Great pie and mash shop , food is great and cheap. The staff are always polite and friendly! Definitely recommend it !!!!

Quite simply pie & mash is the food of the Gods. Forget wine or oysters or being hand fed grapes at some sort of Bacchanalian orgy, it is, always has been and always will be pie & mash. I was heartbroken when I moved away from London (it was my own choice by the way, nobody forced me too, so perhaps I shouldn't moan) and quickly realized that I would have to send the wife off to evening cookery classes to learn how to make it, after sorting the kids out, getting the house clean and walking the dog etc. Don't get me wrong, I dropped her off and picked her up, I'm not some sort of monster. None of that happened, I was just very glum about not being able to head down to Cockney's whenever I was in town.I was slightly surprised to see some people whinging that it wasn't proper pie & mash. Of course it is. This is just pure nostalgia speaking, "Everything was better in my day". Yes, I'm sure it was what with all the rationing, polio and world wars! The pies here are so good that I'm reliably informed they are being used in some of the newer pie shops that have sprung up recently. Everything about the place is brilliant, the location, the decor, the food and the atmosphere. I love the fact that you have to share your table with strangers which is such an alien thing nowadays. The old lady sitting next to me caught me reading her newspaper and politely enquired if I had finished so she could turn the page, I gave a little nod and we continued. We sat and read the entire paper together, tutting and shaking our heads at the right places. When we had finished she told me I could keep it and off she trotted. That was generous of her. Perhaps she stole it. She did look a bit shifty. Anyway, the food is brilliant and I would recommend it to anybody, particularly those of you that have never tried it before. Pies, gravy, liquor, mash potato, what's not to like? I'm amazed that it has never really taken off the way that other cuisines have because it is so simple and so utterly gorgeous. A comeback is well over due. The reason for only a 4 star rating? Well, that's because when I moved to Somerset they didn't follow me. Harsh I know, but my stars are valuable and I can't just go around handing them out willy nilly ;)

In the Croydon old town , you can enjoy traditional London fayre Pie , Mash and LiquorEverything is made freshly every day with minced beef supplied from the butcher's across the road and the spuds from nearby market .Wash down the meal with a mug of tea or hot/cold glass of Sarsparillo ( Original London Still Cola )Lubely Jubley ! Cockney's is spotless and you can pick up the London slang written on the wall , while eatingCockney's is popular with office workers and offers a takeaway service .

Very good traditional pie and mash in a lovely little place. Always visit when in Croydon. Can also take away

The fastest of fast food in a traditional pie and mash shop. We weren't brave enough to go for the eels, stewed or jellied, but others eating seemed to enjoy them!

Most times I'm in Croydon I visit Cockneys. Double pie, mash and liquor does it for me. Less than £6, and fills you for hours. I like to turn my pies upside down, open the base and add salt and strong vinegar. I give it four stars only because I remember (maybe with rose tinted glasses) the Harringtons of my youth. It can get busy, so try and slide in just before or after the main lunch period. If you're feeling adventurous, try the eels, you never know, you might just like them!

I am a Londoner born and Bred,and I have to say this Pie shop is one of the Worst I have ever had the misfortune to visit.The Liqour is thin and watery and the Pies leave a lot to be desired.I cut my Teeth in Pie and Mash Shops like Manzes,Cookes,Kellys,and Arments..The aforementioned are the best Pie and Mash shops in London and I am afraid that Cockneys is not a patch on them.If you want to taste traditional Pie and Mash then don't waste your time eating here.

Any time I visit the UK, I have to eat here it is just the best and you never get a bad pie. The staff are the nuts its a real pleasure. Keep up the good work guys. A1

This pie shop does one of the best pie and mash in London. Their pastry is the best in my view and the people who run it are nice folk.

Pie and mash is my favourite food , so any pie and mash shop has a lot to live up to my childhood memories in Battersea, this place comes close, IRS clean and tidy , staff really friendly and familiar, treat all customers as guests !The liquor can be hit and miss but more hit than miss. No complaint about the mash or the pies which are yummy, I don't like eels so cannot comment.Pie and mash is not cheap anymore but it is a nice monthly treat, double, double, double is what to order

Traditional pie & mash with liquor or stewed/jellied eels. Great people, good atmosphere and excellent value for money. If you have never tried pie & mash you really should do so.

worth going for the bubbly girl who works on Saturdays food tasty and shop nice and clean highly recommended

Well worth a visit for any pie n mash lover if in the area. Very traditional shop, always st georges flags up. Everything you would want and expect.

pros:its a pie and mash shop in Croydon!no nonsense.fair prices.perfectly acceptable grub,not as good as Harringtons but not as bad as one reviewer makes out.only con - proper grumpy miserable old b** at the counter.saw some other people being served by a couple of different members of staff who were pleasant enough - so prehaps she just didnt like my face ?!?!

Good pie's, good mash, great prices.As traditional as 'knees up mother brown' sung by a troupe of pearly Kings and Queens.

I tried the pie and mash. The pie was a disaster. tasteless and I've seen more meat on a butchers pencil. The mash was OK

For all you pie, mash & liquor fans, tucked away near surrey street market is this delightful pie & mash shop. Luckily there was a sign on the corner to point us in the right direction. Typical decor with tiled walls & benched seats, the pie, mash & liquor did not disappoint. Friendly service & good prices. They also do a take-away service, will definetly return for more.

Coming from a family of Londoners Pie and Mash was a regular meal but moving out of London the opportunity to get to a Pie and Mash shop is not as easy. Whenever visiting Croydon for shopping this is always the highlight of the trip. A lovely shop, genuine friendly staff and quality of food is as it always was all those years ago - excellent - tradition at its best and can't be imitated. So pleased there is a takeaway facility so those at home don't miss out either.Cant' wait for my next visit.

If you like pie and mash you will LOVE this place! Sounds like a statement of the obvious, but my partner does, and loved it; I was less keen. It's the fastest of foods - you collect your dish of food from the counter and it's served much more quickly than any fast food outlet. The menu offers meat pie, mash, liquor (parsley sauce to the uninitiated!) jellied and stewed eels. Certainly an interesting experience and good value for money on a cold day.

Although a limited menu, the food was excellent and the staff very helpful and pleasant. The food was very good value for money.

We wanted to try traditional pie and mash while in London. This restaurant was close to the hotel and smelled good walking past. It's a small place, and got quite busy while we were at lunch. Odd that every other restaurant and shop was stifling hot, this one had doors and windows open on a cold and rainy day. Maybe it was to balance the heat of the food. Mash and pies were very HOT which is a good thing. Portions were large and quality very good. We didn't try the eel pies, only mincemeat. *note: mincemeat in London seems to be ground beef, rather than what I know of mincemeat (either all of the butchered pigs extras, or heavy blackstrap molasses).

No airs or graces., exactly as it should be!! Pie'n'mash like my Nan remembers it (and my mates love it).Formica tables., grab your own cutlery and paper napkins and dig in :~) We normally go at lunchtime so you would need to check how late its open!

Another good pie and mash shop. Very friendly staff.

It's great that a few places like this still exist, and this is particularly welcome in 21st Century Croydon. Good, honest, reasonably priced food!

Best pie and mash that we have had . We have been to most in london.we will return soon even though its a 35 mile round trip

I really enjoyed the pie but the mash was a little disappointing. Small portion of liquor but very nice atmosphere

This isn't the greatest pie and mesh shop in London, but it is a blast of authenticity on a high street crowded with options. Most of these options are fried chicken/kebab based. Most of these options make me take the idea of converting to veganism seriously.I'm in croydon a couple of times every year, and I always seek this place out.

Average pie and mash outlet foodwise and unfortunately quite overpriced. However the staff are very friendly. I got a free sample of stewed eels which were tasty. The atmosphere is good and I like the way the shop is decorated. Don't think I will be going back though because of the price.

Being Italian Pie and Mash was not something I knew about. I tried pies a few times but did not enjoy them until I discovered Cockneys of Croydon Pie & Mash Shop.

Better than most pie & mash shops.Small and busy shop. You either love pie & mash ot loathe it. It is so good that I am going there again today.