Arments Pie & Mash

People are very friendly there. And the stewed eel is so good, especially the texture, just the right amount of time cooked. I loved the chilli vinegar; added it to almost every bite. (Btw do note that the vegetarian pie takes longer to be ready, around 15 minutes. They told us we could call them beforehand so one don’t have to wait next time!)

Incredible pie and mash shop. The food is so good that we've ordered it frozen for delivery before as well. Excellent pies and liquor, the chilli vinegar really makes it a cut above the rest

I'd never had pie, mash and liquor before and I won't be having it again. This food was the blandest I've ever had. It was everything that everyone from abroad says about British food. The pastry tasted of nothing, it didn't have a flaky buttery lid, it was pure cardboard, the meat in the pie tasted only vaguely of beef - no salt or pepper used during the cooking process, the gravy encased within the pie did have a typical gravy taste, it was the only pleasant tasting thing in the whole meal. The liquor didn't taste of parsley, it didn't taste of anything. The mash was just lumpy mashed potato, no butter or milk/cream, not even a sprinkling of salt. I imagine if you were starving, you'd eat it but there's no other reason. The only positive I can say about it was it was very cheap, 2 lots of pie, mash and liquor and two cans of pop was £12.20.

This institution takes one back into historical East End London comfort food in a casual setting. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and efficient. The steak pie, mash, and parsley liquor combo is nicely done, very reasonably priced, and most satisfying. I also went straight in for the jellied eels and decided they were complimented by a dose of chilli vinegar. Being from the American deep south, I found the tender meat and slightly earthy flavor of the eels pleasantly similar to our catfish. If I lived in London, I would be a regular here.

First time trying Arments Pie and Mash. I was in the area and thought I'd give it a try. Could smell it from the corner of Westmoreland / Walworth Road. That took me back to my childhood in 70s 80s in Walthamstow market. Have been eating Pie N Mash for over 40 years. I wasn't disappointed. The pies had nice crusty tops and nicely filled with a good portion of mince. The liquor (parsley sauce) was very tasty. Mash is mash but it wasn't lumpy like some places 😜Nice size portion of Mash. The girls were friendly and had a laugh. Will definitely be going back if I'm in the area. Hopefully not too long. If you've never been. It's worth a try. You won't be disappointed.

We visited this place to try their famous pie and mash, and of course, a bowl of jellied eels. Pie and mash was top notch, as expected. Jellied eels were interesting - cold, salty and slimy. Think I’d have to have it a few more times to get used to the texture. The staff were really friendly. The server lady came to our table and offered us to try the eels after they were just boiled. Hope to visit again soon!

Best pie and mash I have ever had. In fact, it's the only one I eat excellent food, friendly staff

Arments Pie & Mash serves up authentic British fare that's hearty and delicious. The pies are filled with flavorful ingredients, and the mash is smooth and comforting. The traditional atmosphere adds to the dining experience, making it feel like a step back in time. Friendly service and affordable prices make this spot a must-visit for anyone craving classic comfort food in London.

For an authentic pie and mash and jellied eels, Arment's is the place to go. They've been around for decades and probably the best- which is why made it through the years. Jellied eels aren't really served in many places and I can see why. It's an odd dish and honestly not very good. Fishy and served room temperature, there's no visual appeal and certainly for a first timer, it doesn't taste good. But for the experience since it's a traditional dish - sure why not? The pie and mash are good, and if I lived in the area- would be back. It's cooked perfectly with a good amount of meat inside and the liquer brings it all together. It's inexpensive and a great value. They're not close by any of the tourist sites, so a little out of the way - but worth checking out.

Let's name delicious things that come from under the sea: Mahi Mahi, lobster, swordfish, Tuna, seaweed, pineapples, mermaids, mussels, shrimp, Sponge Bob, fried green tomatoes - the list goes on and on like some boring politician. But, oh! WAIT. I forgot the most important item of all: eel. Now, being the dumb foreigner I am, I had no idea that eel was a national dish, a food item of unending traditional importance. I didn't think it was. I was so set in my beliefs. Then, Arments shook up my foundations and made me think otherwise. Eel mash, eel mince, eel mince pie - Arments is a purveyor in the fine cuisine of eel. I didn't quite have to heart to try the eel upon my visit, but I was astounded to see the place as busy as the tube at rush hour. It was packed. At every table sat happy people eating eel. I looked at it. Studied it hard. Brown. Chestnut brown. Kinda ooey looking. Kinda not. Sat next to a dollop of mashed potatoes and green stuff (which I think was pea mash), people happily noshed away like they were eating giant bars of the world's finest chocolate. The place had a great feel to it - the real local, comforting kind of feel despite is cafeteria-like style. If people eat caviar, why not eat eel? I am putting "braving the eating of the eel" on my list of things to do. If that many people love it, I have to try it. I'll just have to strap some courage to my stomach with a metal cage and dig in.

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The year was 1985, late 1985, approaching my 1st birthday I could now eat solid foods and this is where I was wheeled in my push chair on a regular basis. Arments has been a very special place to my family for many years, long before I was created and it is just as special today. Thanks to the quality of Arments, Pie & Mash is my favourite food in the World and NOBODY does it better than Arments. I've eaten in many Pie & Mash shops in and around London, which have ranged from below average to good, but nothing comes close to what you get here. This is real, wholesome, geniune cockney food. The thought of stewed eels and liquer both confuse and put people off, so I will briedly explain just what it is Arments and other Pie & Mash shops serve. The Pie = A fully closed meat (lamb I believe) Pie. A traditional Pie & Mash shop such as Arments will have a speciel pie oven that part steams the pies, leaving a soft underbelly and a very crisp outershell. At Arments the meat is solid and generously packed into beautiful tasting pastry. The Mash = Thick mashed potatoes, made from real potatoes, no freeze dried packet stuff. The Eels = For those unfamiliar, an eel is a long, ugly, sea snake looking creature found in the sea or fresh water rivers. I belief Arments are the fresh water breed. They are very meaty. You can get your eels stewed (hot) or jellied (cold and incased in the jellyfied juices). They don't sound great, they don't look great, but they taste good. The Liquer (pronounced licker) = I saved the best till last. I'm told liquer is made from the eel stock (it tastes nothing whatsover like eels or fish in general) and parsley. When you by unauthentic Pie & Mash it is just parsley sauce (not the same). It is a bright green, somewhere between thick and runny sauce that is poured over your Pies & Mash or Eels & Mash. This is another all business establishment (staff still friendly), but you order at the counter, you grab your own cutlery, you take your plate of food, find an empty table, eat and leave straight away. If you want a real Londoners experience, you don't get any more real than Arments. It's a family run business and employs people from the area. You can see into the kitchen and watch a little of the magic happening, but the recipe is secret and it's the same recipe than has been used for generations. Best food on the planet.

An old fashioned Pie and Mash shop, still serving cheap, authentic and quick pie, mash and liquor. Make sure you douse your meal in plenty of vinegar, and if you are really brave, try the jellied eels. The prices are, as you would expect, a bargain. The decor is classic formica tables with a canteen feel, and the service is friendly and efficient. I would imagine the whole experience hasn't changed much in the last 50 years. It's a classic London experience, and judging by the popularity when I went it is not one which will be disappearing any time soon.

This is a great place to go and eat, set just minutes from the East Street market in London and close to the Classic Old Kent Rd! This place serves up the best pie and mash in the world! The prices here are really cheap and the quailty of the food is amazing. The staff here are really freindly as well! This shop does get very busy on Saturdays when Millwall play at home, so you be prepered for a little wait if you come between 12-2PM. But this is a must if you want real british food.