F Cooke Pie & Mash Hoxton

A great local place that has operated the same for the better part of a century. Pies, mash, liqour and eels(both stewed and jellied) were excellent and flavorful. Im glad I made the trip while I was in England on vacation from america. Saw the shop featured in a documentary about 6 years ago and it lived up to it. There's a reason its still going strong. Owner was on site and friendly. A little taste of a London that has been lost to the modernity of the past 30 years. Only a 5 minute bus ride or a 15 min walk from Liverpool street station. Make sure to visit.

Very good pie and mash. Ordered the small pie and mash for £6. Good price and good amount of food for that price. The pie was perfecttttt and the mash was rather good , although I have a small appetite and it was slightly too much mash for me. But the liquor also was perfect and I think that everything was the perfect temperature too. Very happy and I’ll definitely be coming back.

authentic pie and mash in a super lively restaurant! it was the first time i tried jellied eel, can confidently say it’s not my cup of tea but it was fun trying it! waitresses were so lovely and fun as well, cool experience

My third experience of pie and mash and this was definitely my favourite. It’s a very honest experience and one that takes you back in time. Unlike some other pie and mash shops, this one had a great mix of locals and people looking to try pie and mash; something I appreciated. It was not a tourist trap and was a great experience of the simplicity that pie and mash is meant to be: hearty, warming and welcoming.

I had my first pie and mash here and it really did not disappointed! Very delicious liquor and reasonably priced

As a US traveler eager to indulge in traditional English fare, I was recommended this restaurant by an English friend. Coming with family, we had mostly lingered in business districts filled with posh buildings and spotless streets. This place, by contrast, felt worn and honest. A local kind of space. I ordered both the pie and the jellied eels, each unfamiliar to me. The pie was golden and flaky, filled with Scottish beef that was flavorful but swimming in broth. Topped with the signature parsley "liquor," the dish felt more like soup than pie. Yet the liquor's vegetal, slightly muddy flavor offered a curious balance to the richness of the pie and meat. The mashed potatoes, seemingly from an electric pot, were warm, slightly chunky, and deeply satisfying. The jellied eels, on the other hand, were more puzzling than enjoyable. Cold and coated in salty gelatin, the eel pieces were tender but lacked much character. The heaping layer of gelatin remained largely untouched after coating the few bits of eel. While I appreciated the simplicity, I struggled to find the appeal. The restaurant's atmosphere was somber and melancholic. Guests shuffled in slowly, some with distant gazes and hushed, tired voices. A man across the room argued loudly with someone over the phone while exchanging brief remarks with the staff. Beyond that the space remained quiet with guests either waiting or eating in silence. The menu was minimal, the staff straightforward, the setting raw and unadorned. Yet it felt real—honest in a way that more polished places rarely are. I'm grateful to have experienced this side of English cuisine—a grittier, old-school working-class fare like jellied eels and parsley liquor pie—even if not every element suited my taste. While I had my hesitations, I can see what these dishes offer: the pie, hearty and comforting; the eels, perhaps a delicacy meant to be savored slowly. Overall 6/10 — a humbling and memorable experience.

A traditional Pie & Mash shop. I assume these are disappearing Delicious pie& mash but I thought the liquor was slightly bland ( maybe it's supposed to be??) I hope places like this don't disappear and the streets are filled with McDonald's, KFC and Costas

Went in with a group of lads today and we loved it. The lovely owner was as genuine and honest as they come - plus she was a brilliant laugh. Had us all in stitches, a proper diamond. Food was what you want of pie, mash and liquor. Brought back so many memories. Get down here and you will be looked after