British Pie Week: a guide to London's best pies

At Hawkker, having a London-based team means we know where to find good pies. Who's making the best ones, which pies are worth that little extra money, and which among them are simply perfect in every way? We’ve put together a list of five unmissable pies to keep on your radar this British Pie Week.

Willy's Pies

London, 352 Westgate St, London E8 3RL, UK

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Willy's Pies

London, 352 Westgate St, London E8 3RL, UK

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Willy’s Pies has had our attention since they first opened over lockdown in 2020. Operating on a constant sell-out basis, these pies have only gone from strength to strength and we truly couldn’t recommend them more. Based in London Fields, the delivery zone is limited to its close surroundings – but don't despair, you can check out a list of stockists here.

The menu is constantly revolving, so keep an eye on their website for their latest offerings!

Courtesy of Willy’s Pies

As one of the best restaurants in London and dare we say, the world, St. John has constantly enamoured its visitors with a true commitment to taste and quality. Known for elevating British cuisine to impossible heights, one of the many iconic items within St John’s repertoire are pies. Bringing together stunning meats, vegetables and flaky pastry, you just have to sample their menu.

Courtesy of St. John Restaurant

De Beauvoir Deli (shop & takeaway)

London, 98 Southgate Rd, London N1 3JD, UK

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De Beauvoir Deli (shop & takeaway)

London, 98 Southgate Rd, London N1 3JD, UK

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This delightful neighbourhood deli is a must-try gem. Always stocked with sourdough bread, fresh croissants from the Dusty Knuckle bakery, and all the delicious European sauces and dips you could think of, the De Beauvoir Deli know how to liven up the basics.

And though their pie offerings are many and delicious, we definitely recommend you give their quiches a go, too!

Courtesy of The De Beauvoir Deli Co.

Ginger Pig

London, 8-10 Moxon St, London W1U 4EW, UK

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Ginger Pig

London, 8-10 Moxon St, London W1U 4EW, UK

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Having built their reputation on sourcing only high quality, high welfare meat, it’s no surprise The Ginger Pig are famous for their incredible pies. Pop into one of their eight shops across London, or order them straight to your door via their website.

Chicken & tarragon, steak & ale, and steak, stilton & onion are just some of the classic, flawlessly executed pies on offer at The Ginger Pig.

Courtesy of The Ginger Pig

Quo Vadis

London, 26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL, UK

Quo Vadis

London, 26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL, UK

Quo Vadis is a slice of London history. Founded in 1926, the building used to house a brothel and also served as a temporary home to Karl Marx, where was also where he begun to write Das Kapital. Today, their offerings are regarded as some of the finest examples of modern British cuisine.