Pieminister

Went here for a quick meal and had great food and drinks! Started with a cocktail (a mai tai), then we had honey and mustard pigs and halloumi to start and then the moo and blue burger for main. All of it arrived quickly and tasted lush! My favourite thing was the halloumi for sure 😍

After having had MANY of their cook at home pies, I finally got myself down to their restaurant and it did not disappoint! The service was quick and super friendly and the food was flavourful and delicious. They have their own amazing spicy ketchup, I also recommend trying the ginger mocktail!

The food wasn’t as great as I would like it to be. Also would like pepper in my condiment list. Not a fan of the rather plain and lacking in flavour gravy. The pie itself was nice. Flaky and crusty and hot. Could have again be nicer with more of a fresh taste instead of the intensely baked feel. The place itself is cool! Good music and very pleasant staff. Service is a bit lax since they simply forgot to put in my order. They have a ridiculous disco ball at the door which I loved!

Staying locally with work, I searched online for locally eateries and stumbled across Pieminister. Tried it on a whim having read a few positive reviews I was certainly not disappointed! Greeted like a long lost friend, I was shown to my table and explained the options, it was a Sunday evening and also told about the local beers and ales. Opting for a Sunday best "blue and moo" pie and a pint of "pie p a", a winning combination. The pie was loaded with filling and super tasty. Being a "Sunday best" the pie was sat on mash, with a yorkie pud, roast tatties, sweet potoato and a pig in blanket adorned the top. Fabulous food, great service and a cracking pint to boot. Defo recommend, will return!

Highly recommended spot, the location and atmosphere are very friendly and fantastic. Service and staff are super professional and engaging and food was very worth the price paid! Will definitely be back

Visited this evening.. Great decor love the old school lights and tables and seats. pleasant staff food came quickly and didn’t hang around on my plate for long 😛 a good sign I’d say… thanks it’s a thumbs up from me

This Pieminister restaurant was much less busy than other ones of the same chain in Bristol on Saturday lunch time. Concept of a burger joint adapted to the UK market with main dish - pies. Great variety and “adaptability” of the dishes, many options to choose from, however for the first time visitors the menu could be slightly overwhelming. I particularly enjoyed the fact how many vegetarian and vegan options were provided, also vegan gravy was delicious. Many options I would describe as a “classic dish with modern take” Overall, is a good place for lunch, service is super quick, friendly staff.

Worst food I ever had in the UK. We had three starters which were a shame... I can't believe we paid £13 for such horrible food. Even for free I wouldn't eat it. Most of it ended in the bin sadly. Can't offer this to anyone. The waiter was rude to my friend when we ordered. It was the first sign to get out of there and we should've followed it.

To say I love Pieminister would be a drastic and unforgivable understatement. I am 'Pieminister' through and through. I adore it. Like a stick of rock, if you cut off my arm, you would see that throughout myself I proudly read 'Live and Eat Pie'. Pieminister is a proper Bristol institution. I regard this place with the same level of fondness and pride as the Suspension Bridge, a Wills Memorial, or Banksy. If you are from Bristol and you haven't tried a Pieminister, you need to go immediately. If you are hosting guests, and you are taking them on a tour of the highlights of Bristol, or are recommending places to visit, Pieminister (or a Pieminister outlet) needs to be 1st or 2nd on that list. When I started University in Bristol back in 2006 my new friends were keen to learn from me, as a Bristolian, which are the best places to visit. The Pieminister shop in Stokes Croft was one of the first places I took them. They loved it, and it quickly became a firm favourite. Still to this day when friends come and visit, a trip to the Pieshop is always in the cards. And you know you have made good friends in your life when you are able to talk to them at length about the merits of each pie, and you know the cool names by heart. 'Heidi Pie?... No no no, I fancy a Matador... Actually, I haven't had Chicken of Aragon in ages'. One of my favourite 'shared stories' has been a close friend revealing to me that when she has a stressful day at work, her vice is to go to the pie shop, get a hot Heidi Pie to take away, and then go back to the changing room in work, sit in a changing cubicle, lock the door, and have 30mins of undisturbed bliss eating the pie. While you might me reading these words with looks of shock and horror, I can assure you that my response to being told this was nods of reassurance and understanding. 'Yes, yes', I said, 'I totally get that. Just you and the pie, what a great way to unwind. I wish so worked in town...' Me and my husband are both Pieminister fans. When we were planning our wedding, the one thing that we were both 100% certain we wanted right from the start was Pieminister served for the wedding breakfast. This decision was hugely popular, both with the crowd that already knew and loved the pies, and those who had their first experience of it. Since establishing in 2003, Pieminister have grown, and today have officially hit the 'big time' - with their pies available across the land in restaurants and supermarkets. However, despite their success, they have stayed as true to the brand and the ethics as is possible; when your company has expanded in such an enormous way. The ingredients are fresh and local, and the Pies are still of exceptional quality with delicious gourmet fillings. The original shop in stokes croft has undergone a bit of a makeover, and is now a little more cool and trendy than before. However you can still let the 'old pie shop feel' if you go to the stall in St Nicholas market. The only development I can say I am not to happy about is the introduction of 'topless pies' (lighter pies for dieters)' and pie-pots (pastry-less pies for extreme dieters and people who can't/won't eat pastry). Now... I know that the decision to expand the pie range makes complete sense, and allows Pieminister to cater for a range of dietary requirements. And I am sure that these topless and pastry-less pies are delicious. So, my dislike for this decision is utterly unreasonable. The only reason I feel this way is because now I have to feel guilty about always going for the greediest non-waistline-friendly option. However, will not be swayed. The day I choose a 'diet pie' over a full enormous suet pastry pie will be the day I loose myself entirely. That day will hopefully never come. And so, I was in Pieminister today with a good friend who is currently back in the UK for a short Christmas visit, before returning to New Zealand. When I asked her this morning 'where would you like to go today?' she responded with a look that read 'Really now Rachel, do you even need to ask?'. Of course I don't. And I happily obliged.

This was nothing like I was expecting it would be... and I don't mean that positively. Online it comes off as such a fun place, but what we walked into was a pretty rundown restaurant (and they'd only been open for a few months at that point) with dirty tables and floors, and servers who clearly didn't want to be working. They were nice enough, but they spent most of their time standing outside smoking. They have LOADS of clearly labeled vegan options, which is always appreciated. I got the Mothership: This Isn't A Chicken & Bacon Pie with leeks and white wine, minty mushy peas, crispy onions, gravy, and mash. It was edible; just soooooooo much less flavorful than it should have been and could have been given its components. The pie was mostly crust with very little filling; the mash was also barely there compared to their marketing photos on social which make it seem like you're getting some enormous tower of delicious eats. The food was bland, the atmosphere was bland, the experience was bland. There are better pie and mash places in Bath!

Ambiance when enter establishment is full of RnB music lifting turns. Very Pub like. Covid sanitation when you enter so lots of Pies. PiePies with your basic ingredients such as free range chicken or Turkey with different adds depending on pie you order. Just a pie with gravy is $6 or you can order their selection of pies with two sides, beans, mashed peas, green peas or mash which is mashed potatoes between 9.5-0-11.00 quid. Wait staff is very attentive and kind. They were always checking on us and if we liked food or needed to order something else. Price is good for food and spirits. Bravo!

I bought one of the steak pies from my local supermarket and was very much looking forward to it, at I think about £6 I was expecting something special, the pastry and crusty top was delicious and there was plenty of flavour and filling, the disappointment was that most of the meat was pretty tough, these pies were a first for me but I've had more tender meat in pies that were half the price.

Nice pie restaurant on the high street but impossible to park. We had the mushroom vegetarian pie with cheesy mash and the Indian flavor vegetarian pie, the haloomi chips and finish with sticky toffee pudding. All the dishes were good but could have done with a little more pronounced flavors. Good portions and good service too. The desert though was amazing!

I grabbed a small table on a Sat afternoon although you have to order at the counter. I got the "seaonal" Brazilian, which is free-range chicken and chorizo and vegetables. I hate food that over-salted and I was assured it wasn't. Chorizo can boost salt a few notches, but this was tasty and well-balanced. I got the red cabbage slaw to make this meaty pie a bit healthier. The pies come with a small jug or boozy gravy which takes a few bites to get used to. The "help yourself" water jugs lean more towards a canteen style attitude, but the gastropub decor is a bit more classy with its dark colours. 7UKP is not cheap, but this is homemade with quality ingredients. This was my first visit and I'll certainly come again. Don't get confused - this is not like a bit of old school London (pie and mash with liquor and eels) London transported to Bristol. This is a modern kitchen version with a price tag to suit.

Foos is good, service very quick and overall it's cheap. It can be busy so it's better to have a plan B in mind when going there with friends

I'm more than a little embarrassed to admit this, but today was my first ever visit to Pie Minister in Stokes Croft. I know, I know! I have eaten Pie Minister pies before: in St Nics market and other restaurants in Bristol. But today was the first time I've been in their amazing restaurant and I loved it! Live and eat pie is written all over this place, and it's not just a brilliant play on words/lyrics, but it looks bloomin' awesome! I'm a sucker for great typography and they use it really well inside and outside. The interior has lots of explodes brick work with black/grey decor, neons signs and lots of really nice touches. It's definitely one of the most casual but stylish restaurants I've been in. The pies: how to you describe something that is better than perfect? I'm not a huge fan of short crust pastry, unless it's absolutely covered in gravy. But the pastry in a pie minister pie is just amazing. They also do open pies with no pasty on top, and 'pot' so pie filling in a pit with no pastry as all.

Pieminister pies are the best pies in the world - no dispute! I'm totally addicted to their Thai chicken pie and I'm rather partial to their millionaires shortbread as well. I don't care that the two together will set me back about six quid. They are totally worth it! The pies are crammed with huge chunks of succulent chicken and are really moist, without too much pastry. Utterly delicious! I've been calling into their flagship shop on Stokes Croft pretty regularly since moving to Bristol about five years ago. In that time I have watched Pieminister grow into what the owners had always wanted it to be - a franchise chain. It's now possible to buy Pieminister pies at various outlets across the country, and at quite a few festivals as well. They made their millionth handmade pie a couple of years ago, and have had to relocate production to larger premises as they outgrew the baking space at Stokes Croft soon afterward. (This is now used to incubate new businesses). Pieminister are pretty faultless. They possess a great ethos, make mouth-watering food, which they present and package beautifully and they keep it all pretty ethical too. Using sustainable packaging and wooden disposable cutlery with take-out orders, their carbon footprint is kept to a minimum.

I remember when Pieminister came on the scene several years ago, with their uniquely ethical approach to the food industry. I remember feeling proud to be from Bristol listening to people talking about the excellent pies and mash they were getting. Then the summer months rolled in and with the ensuing wave of festivals Pieminister was there to represent. These memories go some way to illustrate what kind of place Pieminister is, its ethos and what it stands for. In many ways they have encapsulated (within delicious and home cooked pastry) what Bristol is about: a city that also feels like the countryside, a fresh and organic place with no artificial touches. Pieminister pride themselves on keeping it simple and sourcing fresh, local ingredients as close to their kitchen as possible. The pies all come with delicious home cooked mashed potatoes, peas and gravy as standard and of the many meat and vegetarian options available the Heidi Pie, with goat's cheese and spinach, is not to be missed.

As Pieminister says, "pie and mash, a perfect marriage" and I couldn't agree more. This pie restaurant is so cool and I'm very glad I tried it when I was in Bristol. I'm hoping to try some of their other locations in London but so far, this one is the best! The Light as a feta pie was delicious and a nice choice if you want a lighter meal that won't make you feel super heavy and full after eating. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken of aragon which he said was very good. The chicken pie came steaming hot but my feta one wasn't as hot as I would have liked. Not a fan of the gravy but the mash and chips were fantastic! For a pie with one side (and free gravy) it was a pretty cheap meal. Judging from the other yelp photos I think they refurbished the place because it looks a lot different and honestly, a lot better. Feels really trendy but I personally like that style and I'm a fan of the dark walls with wood tables. Friendly staff, excellent pies, great value. If you love pies you will definitely love it here!

If I could, I would sing you a song about Pie Minister. It would be a gregorian chant, and it would bring you closer to the divine. This place makes me thank the lord for tastebuds. It will almost certainly do the same for you, even if you are vegetarian. I usually go for the vegetarian anyway because they're all so delicious...and you know you're onto a good thing if you don't need to eat meat to feel that you've had a satisfying meal! Please don't forget to have mash and peas with your pie. It is a holy combination.

Food was scrumptiously good!! I ordered the mothership (mash, minty mushy peas, and gravy on top of the pie) fungi chicken pie (chicken, portobello and chestnut mushrooms)

I am American and here I had my first ever experience eating a savory pie and mushy peas. As a vegetarian it was recommended by the friendly staff that I get the Heidi pie. I ordered it with the classic combo of mash and mushy peas. So delicious. It was a very rich meal and I was nursing a serious food baby afterwards but it was totally worth it. And despite being so full we went on to order the toffee apple ice cream pie for dessert which was one of the best desserts my boyfriend and I have had.

WOW! This place puts pie's right at the top of the Bristol food specialities. They are the real deal here. I really enjoy my British menu, a roast with yorkshire puds, bangers and mash and of course pies, and this place REALLY know how to make a good pie. They might be slightly over priced but you cannot deny yourself one on the basis of their price, they are just too good. I am over the moon that they are opening a new one on Whiteladies, boom!

Good pies and good service the vegan option is really nice and the staff are friendly

Epic pies. The only thing keeping it from five stars is the fact that a large majority of the tastiest-sounding pies weren't immediately available. Maybe it's different during the lunch rush, but later in the afternoon they appear to only keep a small subset of pies ready to serve. Still, the Thai chook pie was delicious, and the gravy was excellent. Can't go wrong if you're in the mood for a hearty lunch!

OK - so they're one of Bristol's most famous exports, and you've probably eaten them at every festival you've ever been too. Plus they're on sale in several markets, shops and the best pubs around the city. But this shop is the original and the best. In case you've been living on Mars (not the chocolate) or somewhere not so pie-orienated, you may not know about the wonder that is Pieminister. So here is a brief run down: they do pies. Buttery pastries, crisp-shelled, piping hot interior tasty tasty pies. The difference being - yes they make steak and kidney, but they also do 'Thai Chook' and 'Mr Porky' (pork and apple) and 'Matador' (beef and chorizo) and the veggie 'Heidi' (sweet potato, rosemary and goat's cheese) and many, many more. In the shop you can purchase pies to take away (and heat in your oven) or sit down to eat at one of the charming bench seats. I like to buy the little pots of minted mushy peas (soo much better than you local chippy's), mashed potato and rich gravy too - available for just a few quid. What a scrumptious alternative to a typical takeaway.

If you are a fan of real, delicious and traditional pies, then you will be a fan of this place and should definitely check it out. Pieminister is a little shop along Gloucester Rd that specializes in pies, and their dedication to them means that they are actually amazing, and will definitely leave you feeling full to the brim!! The place itself is very basic in décor, and perhaps something more could have been done to give more of an ambience because the atmosphere is a little lacking, but if you look past this to the food then you can not complain at all, because their food is brilliant. They offer a really good range of pies that you can take away (give the thai curry pie a go!), and they are all freshly made often with local produce - which puts them in my good books! All I can say is give this place a go, and you really need to try their pies to understand how good they are - definitely a great place to grab some lunch if you're in this area of town!

The food was great. Good pie, real, true pie, not the impostor "pie" that is served in a small dish with only a pastry lid on top, no pie crust on sides or bottom that some places serve. Thee service was nice but maybe forgetful/spaced out. I went in and stood at the wait to be seated sign for a few minutes, then a guy walked up asking if he can help me, I asked if I could sit in the outdoor area. He said to go ahead and seat myself, the waitress would be out to meet me. I sat there in front view from the main window for probably 20 minutes and went back inside. Stood at the 'wait to be seated' sign some more and the guy walked up and asked how he could help seemingly as if I was another new customer, so I asked if I could sit inside. From there there were no problems, maybe I was just forgotten at first?

I am one of those people who love Pieminister. In fact I love it so much I did a little jig when I got the V.I.Pie loyalty card (I felt special). From the restaurant's colour scheme to the old-school tinny plates they use, I am quite the fan. I find that one of the most endearing things- to eat from a simple, fuss free plate, which really adds to the Pieminister eating experience. Between me and my boyfriend, we have tried quite a few of their pies by now! My favourite is the Heidi pie, as I love goats cheese and sweet potato and here they are, sitting in one single pie together. Another favourite is their Wildshroom and Asparagus pie, lovely lovely mushrooms dancing inside the pie in the white wine sauce. My boyfriend on the other hand, swears by the Moo and Matador pies. Aside from the pies they have as staples, they bring out special seasonal pies, which keeps the menu quite exciting. Sausage rolls are also now on the menu, alongside a morroccan roll. They also have some sweets to follow the savoury pies, like brownies and flapjacks in store. The restaurant is a lovely place to bring anybody, I am quite sure whoever you bring will absolutely love it. Be it a sunny or rainy day, it's so serene and full of comfort to sit in with a steaming pie and a magazine, savouring that little segment of your day.

I visited after seeing the Martian, which was good. I came into Pieminster with some time to kill, and was ok that there was going to be a 25-30 minute wait for food. Much to my surprise, the food came out not 5 minutes later, piping hot and delicious. The chicken pie I had was excellent, and very reasonably priced.

As far as I'm aware, this is the place where the Pieminister success story began. Their reputation has since been sealed via their stalls which can be tracked down out and about at various national festivals and local events. This venue is like a bit of London transported to Stokes Croft, an old fashioned pie 'n' mash shop, though it has to be said a very nice one. For those unfamiliar with the concept, you pay about £4 for your choice of pie, then paying extra for mash and peas (around £7 for the lot). I'd recommend ordering the porkie pie and all the trimmings.

The food at Pieminister deserves its good reputation. The ingredients are all locally-sourced and organic. Th pies taste great and there is a wide variety of pies. My favourite is the Porky Pie. There is a different pie on the menu each week. The best thing about this palce is that you can takeaway, so if the place is too busy (which it is sometimes because it is so popular) then you can enjoy the pie from the comforts of your own home.

PIE!! One my favorite things about Bristol is the fantastic pie you get down these parts, exemplified by the very tasty Pieminster pies. They are not cheap, but they really are the most amazing pies. Add a bit of mash and gravy to the mix and your simple pie becomes a tad expensive. Luckily for me, I'm not one for mash or gravy and I find the pie alone filling enough. Heidi Pie and Thai Chook both have my vote. But really, its impossible to go wrong with a Pieminster Pie. They are all incredible. I wasn't overwhelmed by the atmosphere of this stokes croft shop. I prefer the cosiness of the Pieminster at St Nicks Market or having a pie in a pub with a nice pint of cider. Service was also with a rather lukewarm smile. However it gets 5 stars anyhow, just cause the Pies are THAT good.

Hangovers, hungry days, picnics, dinner parties (well, I think so)...there's a pie for all seasons at Pieministers. Thai chicken, sweet potato and goats cheese, chorizo and sherry and mushroom and asparagus are just a few of the rare ingredients to grace these prodigious pastries. A small criticism is that the clinical white walls of the Stokes Croft shop make it not really a place to while away an afternoon. The pies themselves are definitely the main attraction and it has more of the feel of a stopping off point. That said, it's the perfect place to take visitors seeking a distinctive Bristol experience, I've never had a complaint yet!

Something of a local institution, Pieminister pies have spread across the South West faster than you can say 'organically reared cow' since the company started out in 2003. The Pieminister shop on Stokes Croft has been decorated in an understated, minimalist way that fits in with the company's laid back attitude and desire for simple, delicious food; it's all about the pies here. As you walk into the shop the smell of pies is divine and the counter service and back to basics crockery and simple furniture remind me of a school or, erm, prison canteen. Not that I've ever been to prison, its just something really basic about this café that reminds me of Ronnie Barker in Porridge. If you don't fancy reminiscing about school or prison canteens then a takeaway service is available too. The selection of pies is fantastic and there are always plenty of veggie options as well as the usual suspects of beef, pork and chicken. Yes they are a tad on the pricey side but the ingredients are fresh, the extras (mashed potato, gravy and minted mushy peas) are delicious and the whole thing will leave you utterly stuffed yet wanting more.

Bristol's most famous local pie shop. Rumour has it that the owners of this shop were on holiday together when they came up with the jokey idea of calling a shop pie minister, so when they got back to Bristol they taught themselves how to make pies and opened the shop. I don't know if it's true, but they make very good pies so I think maybe it's not an entirely true story. Pie Minister sticks to what it does best- it tends to have a range of only about six to eight different pie varieties, some of them regulars (such as the 'heidi pie', one of my favourites), with the occasional seasonal variation. Within the shop you're not overloaded with decisions to make- which pie do you want? do you want mash? erm that's it really, no further questions. They stick to the point, and always seem happy to sell you their pies. Their principal business is takeaway (they put the pies in special boxes). There isn't a restaurant to speak of, though there is a place you can sit inside their shop and eat their pies then and there. They sell a lot of their pies to other nearby restaurants, or they certainly used to, they don't seem to do that so much any more. Now this might be seen as almost sacriligous by certain Bristolians but I have to say, the pies aren't perfect. They've got a good reputation because they look very authentic and they make sure there's plenty of taste in the filling, but the filling-to-pastry ratio isn't quite what you'd want it to be, and the shape is wrong because it's not perfectly suited either to the hand-held picnic approach, or to the fork-and-plate approach either. They are very tasty and lovingly created but (and I say this in hushed tones) I've had better pies. Also, I've had cheaper ones as well.

I didn't even like pie before I tried pieminster ! I am a vegi so I normally go for the Heidi Pie with mash and groovy :-) I don't like the minty peas but I think that is just personal preference and being as great as pieminster are you can get it however you want it anyway :-) Basically great especially when you crave comfort food on a cold winters day. The St Nicholas' market location can be a little cold in the winter but if you are feeling wimpy you can always go to their Stokes Croft location. Not sure about the Stokes Croft location cos I haven't been in ages but the staff at St Nic's are always lovely :-) Proper Bristol :-)

MMMMMmmmmmmmn pie. Lurvely. They pack in a lot of flavour and you can have mash / peas / gravy in the box too. Reasonable prices, though if you're a strapping bloke you'll need to buy two pies, for a decent lunch. All-time faves have to be Chicken of Aragon pie and Heidi pie. The comedy club down the road has chosen them as the supplier for their dinners. Cos they're that good.

After such a glowing review on Qype about the Pieminister shop, I had to go check it out. On entering the shop, you're greeted with such a delicious, mouth watering aroma of fresh pastry that your nose is having an ofalctory orgasm. The staff was friendly and helpful and recommended the Heidi pie for my first experience. I was impressed with the range of pies, all with scrummy sounding ingredients and made using only the best quality food with a strong ethic on supporting local businesses and reducing food miles. The pastry on my pie was perfect, not too hard, not too crumbly and golden like a sunny afternoon. The Heidi has goats cheese, sweet potato, spinach, red onion and garlic. It tasted as good all the publicity has been boasting about but I did think there was far, far more sweet potato in it that any other ingredient. A bit more goats cheese would've been nice. Still, can't wait to go back and check out the next one!

Now, I understand that Pieminister is supposed to provide the best pies in Bristol. While its true that the smell of the place will make you foam at the mouth, the pies themselves are great - but not divine. They're a little on the small side, and I've always figured that a good pastry is thin enough to cut easily with a knife and soft enough to take in a little gravy. The pastry can be a little tough and chalky at times, which given thier reputation shouldn't be a problem to figure out. However, the various pies you can get and the contents inside are absolute genius, and if there were ever pioneers of great pie fillings, pie minister is up there with the best of them.

I had such high hopes for pies visiting the UK. But I've been disappointed at now 2 restaurants. Australia does a better pie! All 4 pies we tried were bland. None of the sides were much above ok. We used copious salt and pepper. And why put the pie on mash and top it with the peas? It looks good buts sogs up the crust. And they were out of one of the pies we wanted and out of chocolate ice cream (so half their two kinds.) I wouldn't go back.

I'd happily eat here every day. The range of pies is amazing. The mothership deal is expensive for a pie and mash but by god is it worth it. Staff are amazing. Eating in is nice and the booze selection is diverse enough for anyone. They do takeaways too. All the sides n extras are massively overpriced but amazing none the less.... If you haven't tried it... Do it... Amazing.

Great pies. Stopped in here for lunch with my wife. She's not much of a pie fan but enjoyed the Heidi (goats cheese and sweet potato). I enjoyed my Kate and Sydney with mash and mushy peas + gravy. Good selection of local beers (we had a local wheat beer). Was pretty busy as two of the bigger tables were booked so we sat at the bar which was fine. There were a few families in there with kids and they have high chairs for little ones but there's no separate kids menu from what I saw. Staff were friendly and efficient. Did not have a pud but the ones we saw looked good.

Best pies in town. I am a big pie lover but whats so special about these guys is their commitment to unique and wonderful flavours and ingredients. They are passionate and have a strong vision which makes their products super tasty. Go and check them out I am sure you will find a pie you LOVE!

This is the original Pieminister. I knew of the legend that was Pieminister when I first moved to Bristol as the company had effectively saved my life more than once at a festival or two. After four days solid drinking with very little sustenance one of their Heidi Pies sorted me right out and I don't even like goats cheese! So you can imagine my delight, when completely hanging one morning, I went for a wonder through Stokes Croft on my way back home and I walked straight into (literally) the Pieminister sign. I instantly recognised that arty writing, the little doodles and the words 'hot pies with mash and groovy'. Amazing. The Pieminister cafe is really nice inside and they have no end of different pies (unlike the festival where they often run out!). More recently they have added another veggie option a spicy three bean fare which is out of this world. Look out for the funny names too.

These pies are utterly amazing. Living about a minute away from this shop has given me a genuine pie addiction. Seriously, I need help. My favourite was the beef and stilton, but then they stopped doing it (grr), so now I have to make do with the Moo pie (classic beef and ale). Nonetheless, any pie from here will still be the tastiest pastry-enclosed product you've ever had the pleasure to munch down. One thing to note about this shop, however, is that it's not open as late as you might expect, and when it comes to the end of the day, they usually have very little stock left. Bear this in mind and change your dinner-time to suit Pieminister's hours - you'll be fine. Honestly, it's worth it.

Stellar! Their Heidi Pie is a party in your mouth. Hands down the best pies in all of England, if not the world.

We're having a great summer this year, and it makes it hard to justify a pit stop for a pie, gravy and mash! But if there is one cloud in the sky or a drop in temperature then this place deserves your up most attention!! The menu is varied and brings a contemporary flavour to one of Britain staple foods. The restaurant itself is rather like a canteen style but very chic. Highly recommended!

Pieminister are a bit of a media creation if you ask me. They're never out of the papers but when you go past the shop there's usually nobody much in there. If you do happen to venture in they've nearly always just run out of the pie you want, and if you get one you'll have a job cutting through the wooden crust with their disposable knives and forks. A mate of mine says he always comes out of there with indigestion. Staff are mainly the all-year-round Glastonbury festival types, and the shop shuts before evening meal time when they might do their best trade if they weren't just eco-yuppies playing at it. Probably just as well though; in dog-on-a-string Stokes Croft they'd probably get their windows put through for daring to try and turn a profit on their pies.

Popped in for a pie, not so long ago as my sister recommended the place to me and I was very, very, hungry. A lovely smell greats you and I was salivating like pavlov's dogs. Some of the pies can't be reheated so had to have a few goes before I managed to choose one and then it was quite bland. May have to try again to see if the other flavours are any better.

Pie minister make great pies which are famous around Bristol and they have loads of delicious fillings to choose from. The restaurant is a great place to stop for a hearty lunch if you're over that way. The food is reasonably priced and pretty good.

Outstanding pies; waaaay too many to choose from. All of them fabulous. Be careful, once you convert you'll never go back to normal pies :) Occasionally available at St Nicholas Markets and Tobacco Factory Markets.

Used to absolutely adore this place, but the last few times I've been it seems to have gone downhill. We always get pies to take home and bake ourselves but the last dozen or so we've bought have only been half filled. I had a Chicken of Aragon pie with just one piece of chicken in it! Such a shame as it used to always be quality.

Yummiest pies ever! I am a vegetarian so it is difficult to find decent pies pretty much! But I love the wild mushroom pie it is sooo delicious :D And the heidi pie is pretty good too. Lovely atmosphere, you can take away or eat in. Locally sourced and free range also! I usually have pie, mash, peas and gravy..mmm! Defo worth a visit if you are in Bristol!

Award winning pie shop! Hot delicious pies with mash and gravy to take away. All ingredients for their handmade pies are sourced from the West. Only free range eggs are used in the pastry. Beef comes from 6 farms in Somerset, and their free range chicken from Gloucestershire. This is a must go to place! Open Monday to Fridays til 8pm.

Pies, all weird and wonderful. Although usually based in St Nics market, they have operated by the waterside and near the galleries on special occasions. Although the price tag is a bit high for a pie (no rhyme intended), where else would you find a pie with such unfathomable names which don't seem to indicate what the contents are? The undeniable aspect is that the pies are delicious and frankly, as long as they have chorizo in, what do I care about the names!

Tastiest pies I have ever had! Excellent selection of unique and inventive fillings at good value for money! Nice friendly staff also - The only thing that can be a pain is the parking on this busy road unless on foot of course, but still deserves 5 stars!