Cooks Pie and Mash Shop in Hackney

Ordered for working lunch and couldn't recommend enough. Lovely food, lovely people

I was there recently and the food was fantastic and the lady that served me was ever so warming and friendly. I can’t wait to go back!

A time capsule of work-class London. No fancy decorations, just proud family memories. Calm and friendly service. We came here to try the historic jellied eel. It’s actually nice, better than the appearance. Not fishy at all. Just natural flavor. I actually like the texture lol, especially as someone who loves fish skin. I can actually imagine it in a Michelin star restaurant with British history theme— transparent jelly, floating piece of eel, flowers, drop of liquor sauce lol. The pie is also unique. Not the more common pub versions. Looks and tastes like minced beef dumpling soaked in parsley soup. Mash is nice, solid potato and not too oily with extra cream or butter. Chili vinegar is tasty. The pie can be slightly warmer though.

Best pie and mash. Meeting Joe was the icing on the cake.

Unmatched value for money on Hoxton Street and you can have a good laugh with the staff.

Quality place, highly recommend. As you can see, the pies were completely gone after I saw them! The staff were extremely friendly too. Delicious and 10/10.

Great pie and mash! If you’re visiting London and want an authentic experience then there’s no better place to visit.

Classic place. Pie n mash spot on nice big pies amd great liquor as usual. Had friends over from Poland they loved it especially the jellied eels. A big Thank You to the governor very welcoming.

tasty ,good quality , we can enjoy old Londons common foods. It’s precious experience today and for future. Almost good except one female staff (Cold and dry treatment ) うなぎはやっぱり日本の食べ方の方が100万倍美味いと思った。 骨抜きしてなくて、旨みが消えてる。パイはまあ、まあ、可もなく不可もなく。 しかし店の雰囲気は良く経験として行ってみるのはいいかな。 ぽっちゃり系女性店員はツンデレ。冷たくあしらわれたw

Absolute quality, portion sizes were fantastic for the price, pure British heritage with this meal, liquor did not disappoint at all. Would recommend

The Liquor is made d 'Old Way' with water from cooked eels n is an absolute delight!!

With all these allergies, now I find eating out, the food can often taste like cardboard, because flavour is just lacking. However, with a little salt, pepper, and 🌶 vinegar, I was good to go. Lovely service.

The Pie, mash, and liquor was so delicious, I could have eaten it twice over! Easy to see (I mean taste!) why F Cooke Pie & Mash is famous. (I wish I lived closer.)

Worse pie and mash I've ever had. Used to always eat here or at the one in Broadway market. Never again. Tasteless I've ever eaten.

Travelled halfway across the world for this. Had a 2-week vacation in London and by far this was the best meal I had here. Hands down. Met with the owner, Mr. Joe Cooke. The most pleasant man I have met in the whole of London. Till this day after this wonderful meal, I still have no idea how gently he was holding those pies (a little inside joke for ya, https://youtu.be/ogfyJICT9aI?feature=shared). God bless pie, mash and parsley liquor. God bless jellied eels. God bless Joe. May this establishment last for the next hundred years and more. (To best enjoy this meal, I recommend getting the large pie and mash with parsley liquor, with a side of jellied eels with a cold can of coke)

After watching this restaurant on Youtube, I flew thousands of miles from Malaysia wanting to try it last month but was disappointed because it was closed for renovation or something. Then I went to Castle instead.

Excellent food it's located in the same street used for Verve video bitter sweet symphony.

The oldest pie and mash there is, no gravy - never even ask for that here - and everything made on site right there at the table. Fantastic service, fantastic food: the real experience here made for locals where everyone is welcome.

「うなぎゼリー」というものを食べに行ってみました。 美味しいとも言えない何とも言えない味でした、やはり蒲焼きで食べたい… またパセリソースのかかったパイも食べてみましたが、何とも言えない味。 ロンドンの下町料理です、良い文化体験でした。

My husband was transported back to his youth and thoroughly loved this place and the food. Thanks it was delicious

Nice cheap & cheerful place to enjoy some good ol’ English comfort food. Especially nice when the boss is in - always great service, stories & conversations when he’s around.

Absolutely amazing food and people

Rating is based on how well it does what it is, not compared to 5 star restaurants! Good pie, liquor and mash. Friendly owners. What more could you ask for?

Food no good as not pie and mash not done in traditional way for purists

Very tasty 😋 , first time being there but won't be the last Been 2 times since, looking forward to going again with the boys for Christmas 🎄

Lovely pies and amazing sauce. The place to go if you want some decent food in London.

Best jellied eels I have ever had. Parsley liquor is so so good.

My brother took me here for lunch while in London. Great to experience some traditional east London culture and a classic Cockney dish. The staff were very friendly too.

Friendly staff. Mince pie and mash were fantastic!

Sorry but way too much salt! Couldn't eat it because it was so salty.

Really good food at a decent price

Very... "British" food and taste. I know it's a classic and I respect that, but it is not for me.

A good, traditional, pie & mash shop that is pretty good value.

Look mate, its a far cry from top knotch nude but it aint half alan. Lovely woman who served us gave a bit of knowledge about the history of the old place. Anyway, worth have a butchers if you no what i mean.

Legendary. Their food always gives me that warmth and happiness in my stomach. I think that's what years of honing amalgamates to.

Perfect place for some jellied eel!

It was my partner’s dream to come here after watching their video on vice food. We were both very excited to give the pie and mash a try, having never trying mash and pie together. Great tasting pie and sauce. The whole combination was delicious. We really wanted to meet Mr Cooke, however he was not in that day. Hopefully we can return one day and meet him. This restaurant is further away from the central area, but definitely worth visiting.

Old school London experience. Great food and atmosphere. Queue up or grab a seat and the kind lady will shout out when ready if it’s busy. They do one thing and do it well. Pay on exit. Nothing else needed! Make sure you distinguish between “2 pie and mash” and “pie and mash twice” because some people like eating 2 pies to themselves!

Always polite and welcoming, very friendly.

Our family had a wonderful experience at F Cooke Pie and Mash Hoxton. All of the food was made with fresh ingredients and tasted delicious. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The owner was especially hospitable, showing a genuine care for his customers and love for what he does. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

Had a great experience here, with Charlotte being an amazing host. As it was my first time to London, I wanted to visit F Cooke after seeing it on YouTube. The store was quiet as I came in right after it opened, so Charlotte sat down with me while I ate and shared the history of the restaurant and the area. It was a great conversation The food was simple and very tasty. I got a pie and mash & jellied eels and finished it all along with a coffee. What a great experience! I’ll be back someday!

A must for genuine English culture!

The food was bland and tasteless, and it's not a nice place to sit in, I don't see a reason anyone should go here

Without a doubt the best pie & mash shop on the planet. Been using Cooke's in Hoxton for 50 years. If you need the real London dining experience, this is the top job.

Loved the place, hated the food. Cozy atmosphere, the place looks great. However, food is both bland and disgusting (didn't really think that was possible) and the lady who served us had a really bad cold and wore no mask. I had an awful indigestion after eating here. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll come back here anytime soon

Cheap and testy food. Owner is a super nice guy

I've never had jellied eels before, and while it wasn't the easiest dish on the eyes, it's surprisingly good if you go in with an open mind. (Just make sure to watch out for bones!) The staff were friendly and attentive, and I could tell that they treated their regulars well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

First time having this traditional dish. Fanstastic food great value for money. Definitely be back again xxx

Regular visitor to this shop. Best pie mash in London. Updated Sept, still as great as ever . ❤️❤️❤️

Is the man from the video on "Munchies" still working there? The one that was holding the pies very gently.

The British spot 🇬🇧 Totally recommend to people who look for authentic experiences. Be aware - you might not enjoy the food served there as it is very traditional but I think the food is just the part of the experience there.

Service left a LOT to be desired. Tattooed lady couldn’t have been ruder if she tried. Shouting across the room at customers, sarcasm & attitude with every sentence out of her mouth. Then went back of shop and screamed her head off, while everyone is sat there trying to eat. Please find another place to eat, you do not want to come here.

Really enjoyed my pie and mash. The pies were really big. Later found out they have large and small pies, but waan't offered a choice when we ordered it.

Watched a clip on You tube on this restaurant and made a visit there on my recent visit to London. The husband and wife owners were very friendly and warm. Food was interesting especially the jellied eel. I liked it and will definitely revisit them.

Quality P&M, don't get in as often as I'd like but never fails to hit the spot! 👌

Not visited for nearly 30 years but decided to take my little boy for dinner on Wednesday. The place looks, smells and feels exactly as I remember and the food the same outstanding stuff they've been serving here since forever. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty and they know why. Back soon, God bless. Jay &Jasper (The back bench boys)

Really love the pies here. Obviously, using the best ingredients gives fantastic results!

Been eating it all my life. In my opinion Cookes in Hoxton is one of the best.

The most traditional east end London meal, I will go back EVERY time I'm in London. Jellied Eels may sound unappealing to some, but having them on a hot summer day like I did made for a delicious and refreshing summer dish. (Be careful of the bones)

I’d been meaning to get to a pie and mash shop in London and real authentic taste of London. After doing some research at New Southgate Cemetery around 16:15, I realised that this place shuts at 17:00 and faced a mad dash for pie and mash. I wasn’t disappointed, arrived about 16:30, there were two people in there but one person I believed may have been the owner. I ordered large pie and mash with liqueur, not knowing what ‘liqueur’ was, but ordering it anyway. Quite simply, it was lovely, I’m not a big mash fan but it was beautifully done and the pie was so tasty, combined with the liqueur sauce it was a hearty and fulfilling meal. I even went as far as sending photos to my mate and Mum. The mate who claims to be a Londoner, had know idea what it was, so clearly not a real Londoner ! Pleasant atmosphere listening to the lady behind the counter and chap, who I may have believed to be the owner, talking shop and conversing back and forth with cockney accents that you could have rolled up and beaten someone over the head with. I only spent half an hour but if I’m ever down that way I’d like to return and definitely recommend. As I left and said goodbye the chap said, “See you later son, mind how you go”, which tickled me. It’s the London I’ve always wanted to experience and a perfect end to a day and well worth a mad dash from New Southgate Cemetery !

Went here after a big night out and was delighted with the food. Am vegan and the vegan pie mash didn't disappoint. Beautifully topped off with liquor and tasted incredible. My friend had double meat pie and loved it as well. Will definitely be back again. Only cost me £6 for the pie mash and a Coke zero

Amy is a great asset to the shop

Fantastic! As always. Best pie'n'mash in London. Possibly in the world! 🤩

Wonderful experience at F. Cooke’s. The owner is wonderful and kind. She made sure we had everything we needed and was very sweet. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed trying the traditional dishes. Thanks so much!

Traditional pie and mash Whats not to like

First time to pie mash & liquor with a try of ells the lady was so friendly and helpful the food was delicious

Was advertised as open until 5pm on Friday, we spent an hour travelling over to Hoxton to find it was closed at 4pm!

Serves typical mash & pie with peas gravy, nothing to write home about unless you want the old English food experience, not the best location and not a trip to made especially, better pies available elsewhere, however the price is extremely affordable, the staff is very nice and friendly

Amazing family run place with great authentic food at good prices. Thoroughly recommend.

Good value healthy food options! There's a 15-20 mins waiting time as it is cooked fresh!

Lovely place, lovely people! I visited from NYC almost immediately after lockdown ended. The owners are incredibly welcoming and delightful. Try everything here!

I have even seen YouTubers coming from the USA visiting this shop during their stay looking for simple traditional British cuisine. I have been planning as well to go and check it out. Time finally came, and I was not disappointed I got what I expected. Pie was delicious and mashed potato like your mum makes it at home. The so-called liquor that comes with it was also my taste. Some recommended adding some vinegar to it. Service was kind, and we had a chance to see and talk to the owner as well. He is a down to earth easy to chat with person, and it was a pleasure indeed. I told him I was originally from Hungary, so he also showed of his Hungarian pronunciation😀Keep and the good work 👏

Delicious and authentic, very friendly staff. Good veggie options 👌

I’ve enjoyed the food very much! Looks very authentic, very tasty and not expensive

Always a pleasure. Come for the dark green liquor and the large pies, stay for the friendly atmosphere and lovely staff.

Excellent local food . Straightforward and filling .

I was looking forward to visiting this shop after rating its other shop in Harold hill Romford in the top two I have tried . The surroundings are second to none with traditional benches and marble top tables . I was slightly confused by two sizes of pie but could plainly see the larger pie was the size I was used to in Harold hill but a lot more expensive . Anyway rent and rates may dictate that but in my opinion the overall taste and quality wasn’t as good . Still worth a visit though

So English,so tasty, so healthy, so nice, so friendly, so cheap... I just loved it ❤️😍♥️💕

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE THANK YOU GO THERE AND ENJOY A GREAT MEAL IN WONDERFUL SURROUNDINGS CHEERIO

Happy there are still places like this in London… never change

Unpleasant and very abrupt in mannerism from the staff. I came in once to have the girl servicing me crying her eyes out on top of my food as she served it. A terrible impression which my partner eat with the children and I couldn’t. Popular pie&mash is much more friendly and professional but yet still old school ♥️ More pleasant and are open at more convenient times. No one wants to see bags on eyes on there food crying at there meal.

Very nice, family run (for almost 4 decades) traditional English pie shop - complete with the parsley “liquor” poured on the pies and mash, as well as very interesting, cold jellied eels. I will say that this food is not for everyone and perhaps that reflects in the reviews. However, the people who run it are friendly and welcoming, the food was hearty and filling (add vinegar!), and the mug of coffee went along nicely - no complaints - simple and good, just the way it should be.

Old school pie and mash, perfect.

Very kind people who serve extremely fresh, simple food.

I am American and the first time I visited London, I went straight to F. Cooke. I had a really cool adventure walking through London to get there and experiencing the city. I loved the place. It kind of feels like you are eating at your grandmother by the looks of it. The food itself was also good, the pie and mashed potatoes were great, the green sauce thing was a little too... strong (?) by itself, but with a touch of malt vinegar it is also good and it matches the pie really well. Unfortunately I wasn't brave enough to try the Eel, but i kind of regret it, i will surely try it next time. I was very confused to see sawdust on the floor and asked a very kind lady (who was a sweetheart by the way, very friendly!) who told me it was tradition as eel is very fat and the floor got slippery. Overall, a really cool experience, I totally recommend the place for anyone visiting with a disclaimer: It looks nasty, but it's actually quite tasty, simple food. ps: it was also my very first tea with milk ever, pretty good.

The oldest pie and mash shop in London. As traditional as it comes. Good food. Well priced.

Honestly the best pie and mash about

Pie & mash. When food is for survival and not for the sences. Take the joy and love from eating. Interesting experience, not my best meal in London

I didn’t know what to expect really because I reached 50 before trying it - even though I come from a family of east Londoners. I think I should have been more hungry before going but the welcome was nice enough and the food seemed very fresh. I’m giving 5 stars because there’s no way I could fault it.

Delicious English comfort food. Wish I had gotten the larger serving.

Miserable people for a start. Pie is full of juice not really gravy and the mince is clumpy. No where near as nice as kellys roman Rd.

Have used for many years when back in UK

Hands down best pie and mash in London.

Amazing family run shop. Our first Tate of east end eel and mash. A culinary marvel.

Just giving 3 star because the pie was nice , but the mash was awful and other people were eating it most likely thinking the same thing .I left mine and told her , but she just shrugged .Well this is the second time on 2 visits your mash sucked , so I will not be returning .I would respectfully ask u to use decent butter and spuds and for £5.80 , it was a rip off .

As someone who grew up in Los Angeles and lived in 6 different countries by now, I thought I'd give this place a try after seeing an Insider video. I think it is similar to experiences I had at other very traditional restaurants around the world: cozy atmosphere but flavor is quite plain. Perhaps many modern foods are bursting with flavors and I just didn't know how to appreciate this. I wouldn't say it was bad however, it was still enjoyable, but I am content with it being a one time experience.

I saw this place on Munchies from a while back and made a stop while in London. It’s just cheap, hearty food, simple as that. Met the owner Joe who was incredibly nice and engaging.

THE LONDON TRADITION OF OUR PIE AND MASH IS HELD IN EXCELLENT AND TRUE STYLE WITH THE FAMILY COOKE ,.COMING FROM CLERKENWELL GREEN E.C.1 I APPRECIATE DEARLY THE F COOKE OF HOXTON/HACKNEY AND INTEND TO FEAST ON MY BELOVED PIE MASH TODAY.GREAT LONDONERS OF OLD .RECOMMEND (FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR),THIS HEARTY MEAL IS BEST WHEN FLAVOURED WITH SALT AND ,............VINEGER WHICH IS AN OPTION ALWAYS.MAY F COOKE OF HOXTON ,PIE AND MASH SHOP STAY WITH US FOREVER.I WISH THEM HEALTH HAPPYNESSS AND THE PROSPERITY THEY SO RICHLY DESERVE.ALL MY LOVE RESPECT AND TOTAL GRATITUDE.GOD BLESS. SUZANNE THERESA BARRY AKA.......THE LONDON LILY. X.

I really enjoy eating pie and mash in this place and the staff are always so nice and friendly. Thank you

Lovely staff and great food recommend to anyone who wants to taste english food and a wonderful time .