Cooks Pie and Mash Shop in Hackney

Only real ones remember this from Harris J 😜

Best pie and mash i have had the pleasure of eating. I don't know what changed? It was delicious. Try or miss out. Chop chop!

Lovely Pie and mash shop, pie was unreal, owners a sound bloke, proper hearty fare, price was very reasonable too 👌

Old school in the best way. Lovely friendly service. Loved it. It’s not top of the line and it doesn’t need or want to be. Recommend trying it! Brilliant and I will be back.

Flavourful, hearty pie. Delicious eels. Great ambience and service.

As a kent boy in London this is the best pie and mash I've had. Friendliest service too. Only lost a star cause the mash was a tad lumpy but that wasn't a big deal. Pie was incredible and STACKED full of meat

This time had food to take away but also lovely to eat in superb pie n mash yum yum

Best pie mash and liquor you’ll ever have. Unbeatable, unrivalled. Oldest pnm gaff .

It is a historic venue frequented almost exclusively by local customers. It was the first time I tried it, but I wasn't thrilled. Everything tasted the same because of the parsley sauce, and the quiche also had a similar texture for the same reason. However, the prices are low, so it's a cheap option to sample a typical London meal.

Really friendly team, they even brought me to meet the owner when I mentioned I came from overseas just to eat at this shop. Appreciate the hospitality and good food :)

Best PIE n MASH in North London

Excellent pie and mash. One of the last few remaining. It was very busy so hopefully Cookes (es) will always remain open.

Called in for two and two pie and mash with my old man. Exactly as it should be pies are slightly burnt on the top, chilli vinegar, great mash and wonderful liquor. Fantastic service and great value. It is such a shame people don't appreciate how good this food is.

Still my favourite in London! Pensioner days too.

Incredible. Great pie, mash is lovely, liquor sauce really unique, eels taste really good but be careful of the bone. Will be coming back

This food was vile. I don’t know how you British animals eat this gunk. Never in my life have I felt closer to a farm animal than when I had this unholy mound of mush sitting in front of me like a pig at a trough. Absolutely filthy don’t go here if you’re looking for something that classifies as food, if you’re in the mood for sewage with a side of poop and cardboard this might be the place for you though.

Love the old vibe BUT... terrible sloppy customer service (the woman behind the counter was covered in nasty stains and leaning on the counter ) and sloppy food presentstion. The pies are often overcooked, they just scrape the mash against the side of the plate and then throw the gravy/liquor on and don't give a damn about lazy spills on the side of the plate. They then charge up to £12 for it. I mean for that price I don't expect the ritz. But I expect some simple respect for the customer and that their plate of food they are paying for should at least look better than a slop bowl like Oliver Twist or a concentration camp prisoner would be given.

This gaff is amazing and the food is second to none can't fault it even when you call up for local hime delivery amazing service only thing I'd say would make things 100 times easier is if they were on deliveroo but deffo will be calling again next week for my monthly pie and mash

The year is 2025 AD. London food scene is entirely occupied by hipster's so called "tapas" style world food restaurants and soulless chains. Well, not entirely though! When digging well, we can still find some cockney places like F Cooke that serves the once traditional working-class food originating in the Docks of london: Pie, mash, and liquor. Don't expect anything fancy here,  but rather a canteen style shop with a limited - but tasty and satiating- selection on a board menu, tiled walls decorated with mirrors, wooden benches, and marble table tops. On the menu, homemade meat pies, classic mash potato, jellied eels and a rather strong-flavoured -but not overpowering- parsley sauce called liquor, as well as the no less famous non-brewed Vinney vinegar... Cup of tea or coffee on the side... Unexpectedly, they also offer a vegan option! Worth every penny, delectable, straighforward service and pleasant staff... In addition, you get to experience a part of london that's about to be history.

Neat nostalgia.. as an Aussie this is not a tasty pie. Damn shame. :( it's just salty sloppy and the trimming have a slightly ocean taste to them. Was hard to finish. Locals seems to like it though, fair play to em.

Being from the US and enjoying YouTube restaurants reviews I have watched F Cooke Pie and Mash in several videos. So being fortunate to be in London for a few days I just had to stop in and try it with my elderly, hyper-fussy eater father. We each had the standard pie and mash with "liquor" (a parsley fish sauce) on the side which was soon added to mine. The food was simple but amazing the texture and flavor of the beef stood out. Even my fussy eater father enjoyed it (not a fan of the liquor though didn't hate it, he just didn't like it) If I lived in London this would be in my regular rotation.

English working class london legends. Take a bow.

A proper east end pie and mash!! Really friendly service

Traditional pie and mash as it should be. Great value and taste.

A recent wee visit to a London institution. Proper East London experience at F Cooke Pie And Mash Hoxton. Had the pleasure of spending some time with the owner, a fourth generation of Cooke’s, Joe himself. This is a great wee spot, leave your airs & graces at home because this Pie & Mash cafe has been serving the same honest fare for generations; there aren’t any variations, although I did have the vegetarian pie…. Expect to fed & watered for less than a tenner. Unbeatable. 🥧🥧🥧

An utterly charming complete throwback to the east end of old, this place is almost too good and authentic an experience to be true. The atmosphere is top notch, and the food tasty (if a little unrefined - but you're not coming for haute cuisine). Can't recommend more highly enough and I hope it never changes

I thought British people were very polite and friendly I feel bad when I come here The female shop assistant is very unfriendly to foreigners Won't go again! !

Bloody great experience today. Brilliant food and brilliant company.

Love going to this pie and mash shop,

Been coming here since I was a kid, my nan kitty lived around the corner. Came again last week so I had to get a big plate. Was lovely hit the spot perfectly. Thanks again F Cooke.

My friend and I visited for lunch today. We were inspired by a Vice documentary that was about 8 years old and it’s fair to say based on today’s experience, the love the staff have for food and service burns as bright as ever. The lady greeted us upon entry, sat us down and let us know exactly how long we’d wait. The pie was hot, hearty and blended perfectly with the mash and liquor sauce. If this is the true British experience then I would like to extend my VISA as I truly felt at home.

Simply a wonderful experience. Best and most original place I have visited here in London!

Our new favourite- those pies - fab pastry and so much tasty filling, the liquor was spot on and the mash perfect. Chilli vinegar and white pepper added to the taste, lovely premises and friendly staff.

Traditional feel with sawdust on floor

Great, cheap pie & mash spot. Old school cafeteria feel

Cooks siempre está listo. Tradicional y sabroso. El ambiente es genial y los precios coinciden. He estado comiendo pastel y puré desde que era una niña y me encanta.

Hands down my absolute favorite spot to eat during my entire trip to London. Like many people, I learned of F Cooke from videos online years ago and had it marked down as a must-visit for whenever I made it to London and it was everything I could have asked for and more. Came in for lunch on a weekday, shop was nice and quiet with only a few people enjoying their lunch. The gal behind the counter was super friendly and had me feeling like I was being served in my own kitchen. Joe, the owner, whom I had seen in countless videos, was enjoying a cup of tea at a table and noticed my non-English accent. He sparked up a conversation and it made my trip. He was so welcoming. My quest was to have a pie everyday while in London - from the classic spots to the high end fancy places and this one beat them all. It was just perfect. Everything a pie, mash, and liquor needed to be. Simple and made so well. I just can't say enough about how much I enjoyed being in this shop. Thank you Joe & Team!

Hearty and filling dish, lovely friendly staff. Support your local pie and mash 🙏🏼

Traditional pie and mash shop that’s part of local area for over 40 years and one of last traditional London culture restaurants left

Amazing, also a video was filmed here if you don’t know by Harris J

Nice, nice, nice. What a luvvly plate of grub!! 😋

Special, tasty and if that's not enough, the traders speak 3 languages: English, Italian and Romanian. Well done guys and good luck in the future.

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner

I’m going to give it 5 as it’s an institution steeped in history . It’s a must for a bucket list to tick

Cooked are the best Pie & Mash ever. This was my first visit to the Hoxton P&M shop. They haven't let the Cookes name down. We celebrated my uncles 80th, and the staff treated us as if we were at home. The food was amazing, and the 2 ladies serving were just brilliant. Thank you so much for making my uncles birthday just amazing. XXXXX Gerry

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

Amy’s Pie and Mash Shop was amazing and Amy was so friendly and went out of her way to make our Nostalgic experience a fabulous one. We had a lot of laughs and it was a great atmosphere. Poms living in Australia. Thanks Amy x Highly recommend

Really enjoyed this place - a rarity nowadays to find spaces so quintessential British and with such a welcoming vibe. The food was delicious and the lady serving was really nice to me.

Very lovely food. The staff and owner are delightful

Came down from up North and just had to try the famous Pie & Mash, very tasty and filling food and a friendly buzzing atmosphere too. Love it! Will definitely pop in when I'm down again. 10/10

Went today 18/7/24 and was really looking forward to it. Considering Pie and Mash establishments are dying in the East End you'd think more care would be taken with this Hoxton branch but it appears not. I can't think why it has so many rave reviews. Dirty, dirty, dirty. I had to clean food stains off out table, at this point I would of left but didn't want to create a fuss for those I was with. Table next to us waitress clears plates but leaves loads of food spillage on the table. Not good. A senior man at one table rolling up meat with his bare hand to make what looked like burgers. Have these people not heard of catering gloves? The food was nice despite all this, and plenty of people there but it just felt mucky and unclean. No wonder Pie and Mash shops are dying because this was a disgrace. I won't be back.

If you want an authentic London experience this place is a must!

An absolutely delightful time dining at one of London’s oldest and traditional establishments. The pie, mash and parsley liquor with a side of jellied eel is an experience!

Came here because of the YouTube videos and it did not dissapoint. Had the vegan pie & mash with parsley sauce which was delicious, ended up chatting to Joe for a while too, incredibly friendly and lovely bloke. Ideal east end experience, lovely place to go

This is a must see experience whether you are local or a tourist. This place should be included in a list of Unesco Heritage sites. Sawdust on the floor because people use to spit eel bones on the floor? Come on, this is too too real. I can’t ask for more. 10/10

We had a short layover in England and our goal was to visit this spot. The food was traditional and tasty. Amy graciously served us and explained the food and history of the establishment. The whole experience exceeded all expectations. Will be back again next time we are the in the area.

Like stepping back in time, in a good way. The jellied eels are worth the trip, and the pie and mash is on point.

Loved this place, a piece of history! Great pies and the liqueur was delicious. Will recommend to friends and will visit again.

Gorgeous food. A welcome break when working in old street

Really authentic place, a rare jewel in an increasingly standardized-franchising-specialty-coffee city. If you want tradition, FLAVOR, and history, that’s the right place! I loved the pie, the eels, the mash and, of course, the jellied eels. It was the first time that I tasted jellied eels after the super nice lady owner suggest me to have a go. Great experience.

I visited shop 2 weeks ago I have just lost my mum and was not aware of time but were customers still sat there before I could say anything the woman behind the counter started shouting at me and embarrassed me …she was so rude shouting we are closed …and no vegan pies left …I am in my early 50,s with children older then this woman !!! I left there angry it was on Saturday 4-4-24 it was around 5pm and did not state place was closing …I left there angry the way I spoken to for no reason . I left situation down to the fact the woman had a stressful day at work . Yesterday I was in the area again and went into shop At around 2pm as soon as I entered shop there was someone in front I went to counter to order and this awful woman started on me again this time due the way I was queuing up not my problem if shop is not laid at properly I tried to move and women started shouting at me again advising I was in the way and embarrassed me in front of other customers again . I am going to be honest the women just didn’t like the look of me 2 weeks ago and yesterday I have never experienced this type of behaviour the women is crazy or she is racist which I honestly believe. I left shop upset and tried to call owner but didn’t answer and also complained on instagram. I have never had any problems with Pie mash shop in Roman road they are so friendly I will be definitely going there today . I have never experienced such aggressive behaviour by someone who works with the general public should be dismissed…doesn’t know how to deal with customers she was was jealous of my appearance I could see the way she behaved I didn’t have a chance … Awful behaviour !!!

The pie shop was an easy bus ride from London Bridge to Hoxton Road. It is on a main street with other shops in the area. We both ordered two small pies, drinks and hubs added on jellied eels. I asked for my liquor on the side and I'm glad as I preferred just a little bit on my pie. The mashed potatoes were wonderful and the thin crispy pie pastry was a surprise. There are nine or so wide tables in the diner-like restaurant, which makes it great for groups. The prices are also very affordable and as tourists it was nice to catch a great deal on good food 🙂 We read about the restaurant online and decided to make it part of our vacation plans!

Went in mid afternoon to miss the crowds. First time. Asked Amy a thousand questions and she even got me to try the eel. Everything was absolutely first rate. Even bought the chilli and regular vinegars to take home they were that amazing. Amy is the best! bar none!

I haven't seen such an atmosphere as in this restaurant for a long time, it's like entering a restaurant in Europe in the 80s, fast service, good food, I highly recommend it

Food is pie n mash and by far the most delicious I’ve ever tried The meat in the pie was so tender. Mash was so creamy I’ve been a customer here for around 15 years and it’s almost a tradition to go there. The service is strait forward. The food is on points. The decor has stayed in the 1950 but that’s ok because the prices reflect this

Lovely place with great value classic food. Recommend!!

Me and the wife went there on Saturday 20th of April and wow, we were served by Charlotte and her son, the service was professional and we found Charlotte really lovely and customer focused, the pies were stuffed full of tastey filling and the Pastry was classic and yummy, the mash was just right and the liquor was just yes, I absolutely recommened going here for pie and mash, very traditional. I'll be going back this week.

Without doubt one of the best Pie and Mash in London. Pies are crammed full of fresh meat and liquor is top notch. Always served with a smile. Love it here.

Despite living in London most of my life, I had never been to a traditional pie & mash place. Definitely an interesting atmosphere - full of local characters and friendly staff. But the food was not to my taste. Pie tasted good, although my large pie had only about 4 small bits of meat. Mash was very plain, no butter or anything, just potatoes and water, and the liquor was a definite no for me. Just bland liquid with a hint of parsley. It is dirt cheap, and the food matched the price in my opinion.

Traditional east London food - not sure I’d recommend. Not for me.

Iconic. A must try for any Londoner. Clean, fresh, good quality food at a great price.

Went here a few weeks ago, yes I understand they are a old shop, but they need to get with the times, Me and a couple of the people who went with me were not so keen on the liquor. Get some gravy in and it would be a game changer ! Pie mash gravy 😍

Proper authentic pie and mash + eels, also loved the chilli vinegar

This fourth generation Pie & Mash shop is one of the originals, and the brand name dates back as far as 1841. The Hoxton branch is located approximately 15 mins walk from Old Street Station, and its traditional green frontal is not hard to miss. Upon arrival, there was no queue to enter. Service was quick and friendly with the usual can drinks on offer. I went for the standard Double-Double, which came to £13.50 with a drink. There was a portion of liquor under both pies, but i feel a little more could have been provided. Pies were pipping hot, but I felt the meat was over seasoned and more salty than usual. As soon as you enter you enter a mobile black spot, but maybe that's a good thing to encourage good old-fashioned conversation. Plenty of locals about and always a friendly face behind the counter. It won't be long before I return

One of the last bastions of this inner-city market street increasingly affected by gentrification. The gaffer, Joe is always up for a chin-wag. Just dont ask for gravy instead of liquor...

Don't go if you are visibly non-white. Incredibly rude people with the most unwelcoming attitude. We had to leave before we could order anything.

Been waiting a long time but finally got to try pie mash and liquor it was fantastic the lady serving was amazing thanks so much it was a pleasure talking with you definitely going return

A brilliant preservation of classic cockney food. Must go.

My first pie & mash, with jellied eels! Very tasty, proper old school. Definitely recommend.

My favourite pie and mash shop in London. It is important to note that the liquor here is the best you will find anywhere, because it has a higher parsley content than somewhere like Goddard's. My wife is a vegetarian and we regularly call ahead to allow them time to prepare the vegetarian pie. Jolly good blokes and ladies who run this establishment who always make you feel welcome, and the interior is wonderfully traditional which is refreshing. You can fill your tank without breaking the bank.

Real good pie and mash. Love it!

Great place, super nice ladies, thanks to them for the coffees. We crossed London to come and we did well! Perfect if you are looking for simple and friendly cuisine

shockingly bad. 1 star is way to high. given dirty cutlery food was not nice. for those with a single working taste bud walk on by you will thank me for it.

Pies were better this time ,less juice in them. They were hot. But the owners are so miserable.

i travelled through half of london to eat at this lovely establishment and it was 100% worth it! lady at the counter was friendly and sweet to us, even warning me about bones in eels so that i dont choke :) (she did offer to do cpr in case that happens tho) food was simple but just lovely, the eels are so delicate that they melt in your mouth and they pair amazingly with liquor, which is parsley sauce. if you are a fan of stronger flavours, however, make sure to ask for chilli vinegar 🌶 overall, great place with history and definitely a highlight of my trip to london

Good pies, big portion sizes for the price. Very friendly service, the host was chatting to everyone. A welcome change from super gentrified east London where the service in lots of places is very cold.

Quality pie and mash. Cracking patrons, decent chilli vinegar. £6.40 for large pie and mash. Went on market day and full of traders

If you know you know! Best pie mash in East London. 10/10

The best pie and mash in London

Always a good service and good food reasonable prices

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