The Best Pies in Yorkshire
Silversmiths
Every Tuesday evening is Pie Night at the award-winning Silversmiths in Sheffield. The night was launched by Gordon Ramsay, and you can choose from four pies that come with thick hand-cut chips or creamy mash, as well as a good helping of mushy peas. 111 Arundel Street, Sheffield 0114 270 6160 www.silversmiths-restaurant.com
The Fox and Rabbit Inn
After a busy day of walking in the North York Moors National Park, head to this traditional country pub that serves a hearty steak and ale pie. All ingredients are sourced locally and the pie comes with its own gravy jug and homemade chips. Lockton 01751 460213 www.foxandrabbit.co.uk
Humble Pie ‘n’ Mash
A family-run business in a lovingly restored 16th century building, Humble Pie ‘n’ Mash make homemade meat and vegetable pies that come served with buttery mash and drizzled in gravy. The Slow Braised Steak and Stout is a firm favourite with visitors, and the Lamb, Leek and Rosemary is heartwarming. 163 Church Street, Whitby 01947 606444 www.humblepie.tccdev.com
The Hull Pie
This pie chain in Hull sells fresh pies, mash and sides to eat in or take away (and if you’re extremely lazy, they even deliver!). Popular favourites include the barbecue pulled pork or jerk chicken pies. Make sure you have them with the sweet potato fries – it’s a winning combination. Locations across Hull 01482 345735
The Piebald Inn
The Piebald Inn in Filey brings ‘Wold Famous’ pies to their hungry customers. With over 30 pies on the menu (all named after horses) from the Pegasus (a mixture of game birds with bacon, apricots and fennel) to the classic Friesian with ground beef, onion, peppers, leeks and ham, this is the ultimate place to enjoy a pie and pint. 65 Sands Lane, Hunmanby, Filey 01723 447577 www.thepiebaldinn.co.uk
Skipton Pie and Mash Shop
This authentic pie and mash shop makes traditional meat and vegetable pies from local, fresh produce. Daily pies include Steak and Kidney, Chicken and Mushroom, Vegetarian, and Minced Beef. Drizzle them in onion gravy and have them served with mash and mushy peas. Perfection. 5 Coach Street, Skipton 01756 228371 www.skiptonpieandmash.co.uk
Ring O’ Bells
A crust above the others, Ring O’Bells’ famous meat and potato pie is made with shortcrust pastry and cooked in John Smith’s ale. Fancy fish? Their salmon, haddock and prawn fish pie comes with cheesy mash and buttered garden peas. 212 Hill Top Road, Thornton, Bradford 01274 832296 www.theringobells.com
The Black Swan
The historic Black Swan may be haunted, but don’t let that deter you from trying their excellent pies. Choose from their homemade Steak and Ale pie (hailed by some as the best in York), Pigeon pie that comes with mustard mash and braised red cabbage, or the Original Yorkshire pie stuffed with lamb, potato and mushy peas. 23 Peasholme Green, York 01904 679131 www.blackswanyork.com
