Pie Charts

Episode	Date	Pie	Drink	Reviewer	Review	Rating
34	21-10-2016	Venison Skirt, Bacon, Mushroom and Onion Pie from Mike Sullivan	Smog Rocket Smoked Porter from Beavertown Brewery	RT	Pastry is lovely. Deep, intense flavour.	10
95	12-09-2019	Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie from Bachman’s Patisserie, Thames Ditton		RT	At the upper limit for salt. Not much ham. No penguin.	9.1
22	22-07-2016	Beef and Stilton Pie from Windsor Farm Shop	Doombar	RT	Sad looking pie. Exceptional. Pastry gorgeous. Big chunks of steak.	9
30	23-09-2016	Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Hophead from Dark Star Brewing Co.	JE	Nothing not to like about that pie.	9
15	22-05-2016	Handcut Pork Pie by Jake’s Artisan Food	Golden Sheep Ale by the Masham Black Sheep Brewery	JE	Large pieces of meat. Lots of jelly. Amazing rich pastry. Fantastic pie.	9
68	21-12-2017	Heston Mince Pie from Waitrose	Old-Fashioned	JE	Odd looking pie.Grated frangipane on top. Lemony with crunchy biscuit. Spicy not too sweet.	9
94	05-08-2019	Steak and Blue Stilton Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Apple and Raspberry Juice	RT	Delicious gravy, tender meat, tanginess from the Stilton. Sublime.	9
72	06-02-2018	Steak and Stilton Pie from The Windsor Farm Shop		JE	Homemade taste. Inhale the stilton tanginess. Delicious	9
46	23-02-2017	Venison and Mushroom Pie from Tom’s Pies, Robson’s Butchers		RT	Smells beautiful. Proper pie smell. Delicious. Proper gravy.	9
34	21-10-2016	Venison Skirt, Bacon, Mushroom and Onion Pie from Mike Sullivan	Honey Dew Golden Ale from Fullers	JE	A thing of beauty. It has heft to it. Oozing gravy. Pastry is cracking.	9
107	26-05-2022	Pork Pie from Robson's Butchers		RT	It's got jelly in it. Delicious because it's at room temperature.	9
103	10-03-2022	M&S Gastropub Chicken and Leek	Coffee	RT	I do think these are really quite good. The pastry is amazing. They are great pies.	9
103	10-03-2022	M&S Gastropub Steak & Old Peculiar Ale Pie	Fizzy water	JE	Fantastic pastry. You can really taste the beer. An excellent shop bought pie.	9
111	05-10-2022	Moo Beefsteak and Craft Ale Pie from Pieminister	Sheppy's Cider Farm Traditional Cider	RT	Very crispy pastry with caremlised onions on top. Smells like a pie you would get in a pub. Just delicious.	9
79	21-05-2018	Mince Beef Pie from Turners Pies, Chichester	Glass of red wine	RT	Really good pastry. Moist.	8.96
109	09-09-2022	Ham Hock, Chicken and Leek pie from Armstrong's Butchers, St Margarets		RT	Quite a good looking little pie. Lots of ham hock. Nice crunchy pastry, seasoning bang on.	8.9
59	01-09-2017	Ham Hock and Pea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets		RT	Not too gloopy. Really gorgeous pie.	8.6
91	10-05-2019	Our Best Ever Steak Pie from M&S	12-Mile IPL from Cameron’s Brewing	RT	Crisp pastry. Smells very rich. Like a posh beef jus. Smells amazing.	8.6
104	31-03-2022	Cornish pasty from Bachmann's Bakery in Thames Ditton	Coffee	RT	Everything a pasty should be	8.6
81	20-06-2018	Homemade Sweet Coconut Fish Pie	Millionaire by The Wild Beer Company	MP	Very tasty. Quite salty. Not much of a crust.	8.5
81	20-06-2018	Mystery Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Glass of red wine	RT	Curried cauliflower. Very tasty.	8.4
47	31-03-2017	Steak and Guiness Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Hitachino Nest beer from Kiuchi Brewery	RT	So good. Everything you want in a pie. Pastry is out of this world.	8.3
20	30-06-2016	Beef and Ale Pie by JE	Landlord by Timothy Taylor's	JE	Pastry needs a JCB. Felicity Cloake’s recipe. Damn good.	8
76	19-04-2018	Beef Bourgignon Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD		JE	Dark pastry. Fennel seed on top are strange. Very oniony. Too herby. Rather nice.	8
73	12-02-2018	Brisket and Horseradish Pie by John Thorners of Somerset from The Country Market, Borden		JE	Suety glossy pastry. Horseradish played on top of meat. Lacking gravy.	8
63	10-10-2017	Chicken and Ham Pie from the Real Pie Company	Kala Black IPA from Saltaire Brewery	RT	Polygonal laser cut ham. Moist. Bit soupy.	8
84	28-09-2018	Chicken and Leek Pie from Robson’s, Hampton Hill	Southwold from Adnams	RT	Very full of chicken. Really succulent, crispy pastry, just enough leek.	8
43	27-01-2017	Chicken and Leek Pie from Windsor Farm Shop	Otto Weizen Dopplebock by Thornbridge	RT	Flaky pastry. Roast chicken flavour.	8
80	13-06-2018	Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Armstrong’s, St Margarets		RT	Despite the soupiness it’s a damn fine pie.	8
18	18-06-2016	Chicken, Leek and Tarragon Pie from Robson’s Hampton Hill		RT	Crips pastry. Creamy inside. Hint of tarragon.	8
23	01-08-2016	Crackling-topped Ham Hock Pie from Tom’s Deli in Hemsley, Yorkshire		RT	Crunchy. Ham hock type pie.	8
61	28-09-2017	Ham Hock and Pea from Bevan’s Butchers	ANW Root Beer	RT	Nice big chunks of ham hock. Very crispy. Little bit of mustard. Good	8
29	18-09-2016	Ham Hock and Pea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets.	Sunburst Golden Ale from Dark Star Brewing Co.	RT	Bloody delicious. Succulent and a little bit smokey.	8
28	02-09-2016	Hand-raised Pork Pie from Selfridges	Longboard Island Lager by Kona Brewing	RT	Nice chunky meat, loads of jelly. Delicious.	8
6	11-03-2016	Henry Walker Fluted Pork Pie	Gem by Bath Ale	RT	Gorgeous. Chunky. Loads of jelly	8
84	28-09-2018	Lamb, Rosemary and Redcurrant Pie from Mud Foods		JE	Good gravy. Lovely lamb. Fantastic pastry.	8
41	16-12-2016	Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson		AL	Not a fruit fan.	8
41	16-12-2016	Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson	A glass of Port	RT	Not too sweet	8
39	02-12-2016	Mince Pie from Konditor and Cook	A glass of Port	RT	Quite flat. Glazed top. Moist filling. Very good. Tastes like a dream of a mince pie.	8
68	21-12-2017	Mince Pie from Time at the Park Café, Hampton	Snowball	RT	Pastry is a little thick. Quite sweet. Not too boozy. Citrusy.	8
10	16-04-2016	Moo Beefsteak and Craft Ale Pie and by Pieminister		JE	Excellent. Chunky veg, fall apart beef.	8
50	26-04-2017	Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart	Cup of coffee	JE	So nice. Wobbly custard. Very sweet.	8
24	05-08-2016	Pea and Ham from Buckinghams Butcher in West Meon	Cider from Mr Whitehead’s Cider Company	JE	Crusty shiny top. Football-style pie. Really good. Slow cooked hock.	8
4	26-02-2016	Pork and Chick and Ham Farmhouse Pie from Waitrose	Henney’s Dry Cider from Herefordshire	JE	Damn good, full of jelly. Lush.	8
18	18-06-2016	Pork Pie from Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies	Fursty Ferret by Badger Beer	JE	Pastry is insanely good. Very little jelly. Filling is little bit over-spiced.	8
13	06-05-2016	Pork Pie from Sole’s Butchers, Alresford	Golden Glory by Badger Beer	JE	Crunchy pastry soft into jelly. Great pie.	8
13	06-05-2016	Pork Pie from Sole’s Butchers, Alresford	Hopping Hare by Badger Beer	RT	Really like that. Jelly is wonderful.	8
52	12-05-2017	Rabbit and Bacon Pie from Sol Butchers, Alresford	Landlord by Timothy Taylor's	JE	Nicely glazed. Puff pastry. Tastes like chicken. Delicious. Not soupy. Smokey.	8
35	28-10-2016	Spiced Cauliflower, Spinach and Lentil Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Abbeville Whit(e) from the Belleville Brewing Company.	RT	Beautifully crisp. Delicately spiced. A good pie.	8
53	26-05-2017	Steak and Ale pie by Tom’s Pies from Robson’s Butchers, Hampton	Gin Martini	RT	Big chunks of quite tender steak. Really good. Nicely seasoned. Rounded.	8
67	21-12-2017	Steak and Blackstick Blue Cheese Pie from Sainsbury’s	John Hampden’s Golden Harvest Ale from The Chiltern Brewery	RT	It smells amazing. Tanginess of the cheese. Nice meat. Rich tartness with the cheese.	8
79	21-05-2018	Steak and London Pride Pie from John Thorner’s	Gem by Bath Ale	BO	Gravy is the star.	8
75	14-03-2018	Venison and Mushroom Pie from Tom’s Pies, Robson’s Butchers	Spitfire from Shepherds Neame	RT	Succulent venison. Not gamey. Strong mushroom.	8
98	28-11-2019	Wiltshire Cured Ham Pork Pie from Waitrose		JE	Incredible look jelly. Very subtle. Jelly is magic. Very sweet.	8
101	11-02-2022	Our Best Ever Steak Pie from M&S	Jura Whisky	RT	Needs a bit more moisture. Pastry is good.	8
77	20-04-2018	Steak and Ale Pie from Yorkshire Baker, Morton		DBG	Golden pastry. Good flake. Big chunk of steak.	8
114	14-06-2023	Pork pie from Robson's Butchers, Hampton	Weston's vintage cider	RT	Really good jelly. Particularly good as it's been out of the fridge for an hour	8
86	31-10-2018	Cream Chicken Pie from M&S		RT	Pretty good actually for a bog standard pie. Crumbly pastry.	7.87
96	10-10-2019	Chicken and Leek Gastropub Pie from M&S	Ribena	RT	Quite peppery. Leeks are quite sweet. Tastes of chicken soup.	7.83
54	14-06-2017	Chicken and Leek Gastropub Pie from M&S	Chocolate Milk Stout from The Kew Brewery	RT	Soupy sauce. Strong mustard	7.8
98	28-11-2019	Steak and Ale Pie from Aldi		RT	Quite sweet. Good pub pie taste.	7.77
62	04-10-2017	Steak and Stout Pie from the Real Pie Company	Export Stout from The Kernel Brewery	RT	Like a good traditional steak pie. Can’t taste the stout.	7.75
70	15-01-2018	Freeranger Pie from Pieminister		RT	Smells delicious. Hint of the chicken soup. A good pub pie.	7.6
93	05-07-2019	Lamb and Chickpea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Green’s Gluten Free Glorious Pilsner	RT	Surprisingly really tomatoey. Pastry is amazing. Not very North African.	7.6
64	20-10-2017	Chicken and Ham Pie from the Windsor Farm Shop	Tom Long Amber Bitter from the Stroud Brewery	RT	Underseasoned. Not too soupy. Nice and crisp.	7.5
82	27-08-2018	Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	White Shield from Worthingtons	RT	Not a lot of mushroom. A lot of tarragon.	7.5
16	02-06-2016	Chicken, Leek & Gammon Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham	Dinkelaker	RT	Smells amazing. Very hot! Smoky bacon flavour. Delicious little pie.	7.5
105	14-04-2022	Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Coronation Chicken Pie	Coffee	JE	Coronation chicken with flakey pastry: Double win. Could do with more heat.	7.5
108	16-06-2022	Freeranger Pie from Pieminister		RT	Very crispy. Really good pastry. Standard flavour. A good solid chicken pie.	7.5
89	15-02-2019	Moo and Blue from Pieminister	Rebellion from Rebellion Beer Company	RT	Very crispy pastry. Dusted top. You can really taste the Stilton.	7.4
71	24-01-2018	Steak and Caramelised Red Onion Pie from M&S		RT	Very oniony. Not a nice colour. Quite sweet. Tasty.	7.4
45	14-02-2017	Steak and Old Peculiar Pie from M&S	Good Old Boy from West Berkshire Brewery	RT	Nothing but steak in there. Really good.	7.4
57	24-07-2017	Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	1906 Reserva Éspecial from Hijos De Rivera	RT	Slightly smoky ham hock, succulent chicken.	7.34
110	22-09-2022	Fluted Pork Pie from Waitrose	Murk-life Balance from Magic Rock Brewing	RT	Pastry is a little bit soft. But it's tasty and the jelly's good.	7.23
21	11-07-2016	Chicken and Ham Pie from Tupper’s of Isleworth	Devon Farmhouse Cider from M&S	RT	Puff pastry. Not bad at all. Lovely and crisp and creamy	7.2
85	22-10-2018	Chicken, Ham Hock, Leek and Chardonnay Pie from Aldi	Fizzy water	RT	Doesn’t taste winey. Creamy juicy gravy. A good pie.	7.2
83	30-08-2018	Steak and Blue Stilton Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Gin and Tonic	RT	Not a lot of Stilton about it. Always good.	7.2
77	20-04-2018	Steak and Old Peculiar Pie from M&S		RT	Crispy. Steak is delicious but gelatinous.	7.2
50	26-04-2017	Truffled Mushroom and Spinach Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Liquid Mistress Red IPA from Siren Brewery	RT	Quite moist. Delicious pastry. Excellent.	7.2
102	08-03-2022	Homity Pie from The Wessex Pantry, Devon	Coffee	RT	Cheesy leeky top. Crispy round sides. Like a chicken and leek pie without chicken.	7.2
112	11-11-2022	Pork Pie from Robson's Butchers		RT	Lovely salty jelly. Delicious.	7.2
92	29-05-2019	Venison and Red Currant Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets	Phantasma from The Magic Rock Brewery	RT	Doesn't taste very gamey. Hit of sweetness from the red currant.	7.12
52	12-05-2017	Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Pie from Higgidy	Flatiron American Red from Fourpure Brewing Company	RT	Smokey bacon smell. Really nice. Quite moist. Little bit soupy.	7.1
99	17-03-2020	Deer Santa from Pieminister	Schrodinger’s Cat from Atom	RT	Doesn't taste gamey. It’s ok.	7.1
26	19-08-2016	Beef & Stilton Pie with Vegetable Topping by Higgidy	ESB by Fullers	RT	Masses of gravy. No top.	7
63	10-10-2017	Chicken and Ham Hock Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	Bass Bitter	JE	Slice of pie slightly congealed cold pie.	7
57	24-07-2017	Chicken, Ham Hand-layered pie from Sainsbury’s	Staropramen	JE	Good jelly. Pastry is a bit soggy but it’s really good.	7
21	11-07-2016	Free Ranger Chicken & Ham Pie from Pieminister	Old Thumper by Ringwood Brewery	JE	Bit salty but cracking pie.	7
46	23-02-2017	Freeranger Pie from Pieminister		JE	Tastes like a real pie.	7
95	12-09-2019	Game Pie from Mud Foods		JE	Pastry is excellent. I love game pie. Chunks of venison. Good gravy. Well seasoned. No owl inside.	7
2	11-02-2016	Ham Hock and Pea by Robson’s Butchers in Hampton Hill	Water	RT	Quite smoky, very moist	7
82	27-08-2018	Hand-crimped Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Aldi	Hazy Border by the Porterhouse Brew Co.	JE	Great jelly. Very crisp pastry. Excellent pork pie.	7
29	18-09-2016	Hanger Steak Rich Crust Pie from Heston from Waitrose	India Pale Ale by Lagunitas	JE	Rich, deep gravy. Smells strongly of five spice. Little bit underfilled.	7
26	19-08-2016	Homity (Potato, Cheese and Onion) Pie from Nellie’s Farm, West Sussex via Co-op	Staropramen	JE	Cheese on top. Dauphinoise potatoes in a pie dish. Delicious.	7
39	02-12-2016	Irresistible Luxury Mince Pie from Co-op	Cup of tea	JE	Really boozy filling. It’s good.	7
79	21-05-2018	Kate and Sidney Pie from Pieminister	West Side Beavo from Firestone Walker and Beavertown	JE	Good.	7
22	22-07-2016	Melton Mowbray Hand-crimped Pork Pie from Aldi		JE	8mm of jelly. Bloomin’ good pie. Peppery.	7
41	16-12-2016	Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson		JE	Good pastry. Slightly off centre star	7
49	20-04-2017	Mini Pork Pie from Dickinson & Morris – Supreme Champion Pie from British Pie Awards		JE	Jelly is excellent. Peppery pork. A bit greasy.	7
10	16-04-2016	Mixed Game Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham		RT	Crispy pastry, sludge inside. Gamey. Best pastry yet. Lacking aesthetics	7
88	03-02-2022	Pork, Chicken and Ham Pie from Waitrose	Mash Pale Ale from Mash Brewery, Hampshire	JE	Dark crust. Sweetness added by the ham. 8mm of jelly.	7
5	04-03-2016	Pork Pie from Garston’s Farm, Esher		RT	Best looking pie so far, lots of jelly	7
25	10-08-2016	Pork Pie from Wilsons of York c/o Mrs Turpin	Water	JE	Cured coarse cut filling, thick pastry. Salty.	7
25	10-08-2016	Pork Pie from Wilsons of York c/o Mrs Turpin	Killcat Pale Ale from Park Brewery, Kingston	RT	Good pie. Prefer cold.	7
24	05-08-2016	Pork Pie with a hint of chilli from Stuart Weston		RT	Really good jelly. Just enough spice.	7
83	30-08-2018	Pork Pie with Apple and Black Pudding from M&S	Pils Lager from Fourpure Brewery Company	DB	It’s fine. Small amount of jelly. A little too rich.	7
55	26-06-2017	Red Wine and Steak Pie from Cook		RT	Only a lid. Super tender steak. Rich red wine sauce. Pretty good.	7
59	01-09-2017	Red Wine and Steak Pie from Higgledy		JE	Top is shiny. Looks good. No gravy as it leaked out. Beef could be anything. Too much pepper.	7
3	19-02-2016	Squealer Pork Pie by Robson’s butchers in Hampton Hill	Black Sheep by the Masham Black Sheep Brewery	RT	Just enough jelly, good pastry	7
8	01-04-2016	Steak and Ale pie by Tom’s Pies from Robson’s Butchers, Hampton	Redhead by Twickenham Ale	RT	Pastry fantastic. Tastes of beer and beef.	7
32	07-10-2016	Steak and Ale Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham	Dag Sitrus Pale Ale from Aegir Brewery	RT	Really good pastry. Quite gelatinous. No taste of ale	7
37	21-11-2016	Steak and Ale Pie from James’ Butchers, Shepperton	Magg’s Magnificent Mild from the West Berkshire Brewery	RT	Dinner plate-sized pie. Very crispy pastry. Gloopy rich steak filling. Nothing fancy.	7
60	08-09-2017	Steak and Ale Pie from Sainsbury’s	Imperial Extra Double Stout from Harvey’s Brewery	RT	Quite dry. Tall puff pastry top. Alright.	7
97	15-11-2019	Steak and Ale Pie from Tesco	A glass of Rioja	RT	Very crispy pastry. Quite rich gravy. Peppery. A decent pie.	7
78	08-05-2018	Tangy and Succulent Mini Bramley Apple-topped Pork Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	Glass of red wine	JE	Roast pork flavour. A perfect mini pork pie.	7
69	11-01-2018	The Cracker from Pieminister		JE	Very crispy. Really tasty - very sweet.	7
75	14-03-2018	Top Crust Pie from Sainsbury’s	London Pride from Fullers	JE	Stew with a hat. Weird taste of pastry.	7
31	03-10-2016	Walkers Fluted Pork Pie from Waitrose	Effra Ale from the Brixton Brewery	RT	A bit greasy. Plenty of jelly. Chunky meat. Proper pork pie	7
101	11-02-2022	Steak and Ale Pie from Aldi	Double IPA from Aldi	JE	Needs a bit more moisture. Pastry is good. Beef looks great. Super tender. Very sweet with lots of bacon. It doesn't taste awful.	7
104	31-03-2022	Dickinson & Morris Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Sainsbury's	O'Hara's Irish Stout	JE	Peppery, jelly. Not bad.	7
109	09-09-2022	Pork, Chicken and Ham Pie from Waitrose	Coffee	JE	Very sagey. Bit salty. Pastry a bit soggy. Great jelly.	7
110	22-09-2022	Too Good to be… Gluten Free Pork Pie	Coffee	JE	Not greasy like a normal pork pie. Very dried out. Needs more meat. I'm surprised. Scored on effort only.	7
112	11-11-2022	Pork Pie from Loaf Bakery	Shepherd Neame Master Brew	JE	A really pleasant pork pie with a beer	7
114	14-06-2023	Summer Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Waitrose	Chameleonic DDH from Magic Rock Brewing	JE	Decent slightly greasy pork pie, peppery lacking in jelly in parts.	7
40	10-12-2016	Mince Pie from The Cavern Bakery	A glass of Port	RT	Very buttery. Lots of sugar on top. Nice.	6.8
73	12-02-2018	Chicken and Gravy Pie from Tesco		RT	Hint of pet food about it. It’s ok.	6.5
76	19-04-2018	Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Sainsbury’s		RT	Sad and deflated. Chicken soup inside. Tasty enough.	6.5
87	08-02-2019	Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Pie from Higgidy	Fursty Ferret by Badger Beer	RT	Smells very mushroomy. Overriding flavour. Pretty tasty.	6.5
42	23-12-2016	Ultimate All Butter Mince Pies from M&S		RT	Filling has gone chewy and caramelised. Not exceptional.	6.5
106	19-05-2022	Marks & Spencer Chicken and Mushroom pie	Blood Orange San Pellegrino	RT	Bog standard basic pie. Pastry is crisp. Pretty tasty. Nothing to write home about. Quite nice.	6.5
51	09-05-2017	Chicken and Porcini Mushroom Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	Beyond The Pale from London Beer Factory	RT	Smells good. Needs a tiny bit of seasoning. Nice and moist.	6.2
36	15-11-2016	All Butter Mince Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	A glass of Port	RT	Pretty good. Buttery pastry.	6
72	06-02-2018	Bean Little Pie by Higgeldy	Wainwright Golden Beer from Marston’s Brewery	RT	Crumble on top. Spicy bean flavour. Actually really nice.	6
47	31-03-2017	Beef and Ale from Dee’s Pies	Landlord by Timothy Taylor's	JE	Good glaze on top. Mainly big chunks of carrot. Mean size. Good pastry. No gravy.	6
28	02-09-2016	British Shortcrust Minced Beef Pie by M&S	Nine Hop Kent Pale Ale by Westerham Brewery from M&S	JE	Good pastry on top. Good.	6
96	10-10-2019	Chicken and Gravy Pie from Tesco	Liberation Ale from Southwick Brewhouse	JE	Very peppery. Chicken could be chicken. Better than most posh pies.	6
54	14-06-2017	Chicken and Leek Pie by the Real Pie Company from M&S		JE	Very leeky. Bit dry.	6
60	08-09-2017	Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Charlie Bigham	Cast Iron Billy from Pressure Drop	JE	Puff pastry draped over a ceramic dish. Pale pastry. Inside is good. Pastry is pathetic. Soupy.	6
4	26-02-2016	Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham		RT	Football match pie. Hot, moist. Very good.	6
33	17-10-2016	Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Shaun’s Butchers, Hampton		RT	Pretty good. Standard pie. Quite crispy.	6
12	28-04-2016	Chicken and Pork Pie from Sainsbury's deli counter		RT	Interesting texture	6
19	24-06-2016	Chicken, Ham and Leek Lattice Pie from Sainsbury’s deli counter	Punk IPA by Brewdog	RT	Mmm. Tastes like Campbell’s Condensed soup.	6
90	26-04-2019	Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie from Tesco		RT	Quite liquid inside. Underseasoned.	6
6	11-03-2016	Gala Pie from Waitrose	Traditional Kentish Ale by Sainsbury’s TtD	JE	Very sausage meaty. Underseasoned.	6
12	28-04-2016	Lattice Pork Pie from Sainsbury's deli counter	Goldfffinger from Triple FFF brewery in Four Marks	JE	Little bit of jelly. Nice white pepper flavour	6
42	23-12-2016	Luxury Crafted Mince Pie from Aldi		JE	Quite big. Frangipane.	6
9	09-04-2016	Meat and Vegetable Cornish Pasty		RT	Beautiful pastry. Nice.	6
70	15-01-2018	Mistelmoo Pie from Pieminister		JE	Can’t taste bacon. No port. Sweet with chestnut.	6
38	28-11-2016	Moo and Blue from Pieminister		JE	Very cheesy. It’s a good one. Carrots like glowing embers.	6
74	23-02-2018	Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart from a café near the British Museum	Flat White	JE	Very sweet. Not the best.	6
48	08-04-2017	Ploughman’s Pork Pie from Waitrose	Flensburger Pilsner	RT	Really good pastry. Nice and moist. Can’t taste cheese. Jelly is good.	6
19	24-06-2016	Pork and Apple Pie from Sainsbury’s	Old Rascal cider by Thatchers	JE	Very sweet. Bit of jelly. Standard pork pie.	6
33	17-10-2016	Pork, Apple and Cider Pork Pie from Tottle		JE	Rice paper A on the top. Coarsely cut meat. Not much jelly. Overbaked so a little bitter. Apple is quite strong.	6
49	20-04-2017	Pork Pie from Dickinson & Morris – Supreme Champion Pie from British Pie Awards		RT	Good flavour to pastry. Little bit of jelly. A bit underwhelmed.	6
66	12-11-2017	Pork Pie from Sainsbury’s		RT	Good jelly content. No texture to meat.	6
94	05-08-2019	Pressed Ham and Chicken Pie from Read’s Butchers, Four Marks	Arancianto Rosso from San Pellegino	JE	Vacuum packed makes it soggy. Not much flavour. Nice jelly.	6
56	30-06-2017	Roast Chicken in Gravy Pie from Sainsbury’s	1906 Black Coupage from Hijos De Rivera	RT	Pastry biscuity. Chicken chunks give it the look of cat food. Doesn’t taste too bad.	6
92	29-05-2019	Snack Pork Pie by Co-op	Pilsner Urquell	JE	Meat inside is really nice. Good at room temperature.	6
85	22-10-2018	Steak and Blackstick Blue Cheese Pie from Sainsbury’s		JE	Slightly sharp from cheese. Slightly gelatinous.	6
78	08-05-2018	Steak, Mushroom and Red Wine Pie from Sainsbury’s	Naked Lady from Twickenham Ales	RT	No red wine taste. Solid pie.	6
65	02-11-2017	Zanzibar Bean and Coconut Pie from Co-op		JE	Like a vegetable curry in a pie. Mushy. Too much turmeric. Heaty kick.	6
102	08-03-2022	Crispy bake pork pie from Co-op	San Pellegrino Aranciata	JE	Quite oniony. Bit of jelly. It’s ok.	6
106	19-05-2022	All Steak from Pukka	Diet Coke	JE	Not bad at all. A bit empty. Not too gelatinous. Better than more expensive pies.	6
108	16-06-2022	Classic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie by Co-op	Coffee	JE	There is jelly. Mainly getting pastry. Quite peppery.	6
111	05-10-2022	Chicken and Stuffing Pie from Pukka Pies	Timothy Taylor's Landlord	JE	Questionable ingredients: Kibbled onion? Pea fibre? Pastry is dry. The filling is incredibly salty. Elvis dead on a toilet salty. Not unpleasant. It's not dreadful.	6
113	08-12-2022	Mince Pie from Loaf Bakery	A glass of Côte du Rhône	JE	Quite a big pie. Needs rolling out more. More like shortbread.	6
58	02-08-2017	Shepherd’s Pie at the Ivy, Richmond		RT	Delicious but strange mash galette on top.	5.5
113	08-12-2022	Spinach and pine nut pie from Higgidy	Adnam's Ghost Ship	RT	Very mushy. Tasty enough. Strange consistency. Homogenous.	5.5
88	03-02-2022	Turkey with Fruity Stuffing from Higgidy	London Pride from Fullers	RT	100% adequate	5.3
66	12-11-2017	Beef Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD		JE	Gristly. Quite dry. Good shortcrust with gooey bottom. Needs seasoning	5
51	09-05-2017	Chicken and Ham Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	Weir & Wind Bourbon Barrel Aged from Brouwerij de Molen	JE	Tastes like chicken soup. Not great. Can’t taste ham.	5
55	26-06-2017	Chicken and Pesto by Higgidy	Ghost Ship from Adnams	JE	Incredibly salty. Stupid filo top.	5
15	22-05-2016	Chicken Pie from M&S	Frontier by Fuller’s	RT	Tragic tale of three pies. Bit pale. really nice pie. Nothing to write home about	5
35	28-10-2016	Chicken Pot Pie from Botell’s Farm in East Tisted	Punter by Upham’s Brewery	JE	Very dry. Pastry not bad. Underseasoned. Potatoes is a bit weird. Not awful.	5
17	09-06-2016	Chip Shop Pie by Tesco	Fursty Ferret by Wodehouse & Hall	JE	Soggy. Crispy. Hardly anything inside it. How a pie should be. What’s not to like.	5
99	17-03-2020	Chipotle Chilli Bean Puff Pastry Pie from Sainsbury’s	Lunar Lager from Odyssey Craft Brewery	JE	It looks repulsive. Quite claggy. Not chipotle. Ingredients died in vain.	5
11	22-04-2016	Crusty Bake Pork Pie by Sainsbury’s	Honey Dark by Twickenham Ale	RT	Very little jelly. Not as bad as expected.	5
89	15-02-2019	Handmade Chicken and Ham Tangle Pie	Broken Dream Breakfast Stout from Siren Crew Brew	JE	Chicken breast very dry. Ham is nice. Filo pastry top.	5
69	11-01-2018	Lamb, Chickpea and Chorizo Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets		RT	Smells tomatoey. Not Moroccan. Not much flavour.	5
8	01-04-2016	Little Mushroom and Feta Pie by Higgidy	Water	JE	Sounds like an architects. Not a pie. No top. It’s a pie but it’s not.	5
32	07-10-2016	Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Waitrose	Grandstand from Twickenham Ales	JE	A bog standard pork pie. Good. Bit too peppery. Good jelly.	5
3	19-02-2016	Mini Melton Mowbray from Sainsbury’s TtD	49er by Ringwood	JE	Very small, good pie	5
62	04-10-2017	Mushroom, Feta and Spinach Pie from Higgidy	Ginger Beer	JE	Quiche with muesli top. It’s quite nice.	5
7	18-03-2016	Ploughman’s Pork Pie from Waitrose	Sundancer by Twickenham Ale	RT	Cheese and pickle in it. Quite sweet. Nice pastry.	5
17	09-06-2016	Pork and Chorizo Pork Pie from Castle Street Bakehouse, Kingston		RT	Thin slice of chorizo inside. Quite disappointingly unchorizo.	5
31	03-10-2016	Pork and Smoked Chilli Chutney Pie from Waitrose	A glass of Malbec	JE	Looks really dry. Chutney’s really nice. Quite spicy. Pastry greasy.	5
93	05-07-2019	Pork Pie from M&S	Landlord from Timothy Taylor’s	JE	No flavour whatsoever. Lots of jelly.	5
5	04-03-2016	Porter and Steak Sainsbury’s TtD		JE	Stone cold. Shop bought taste. Alright pie.	5
56	30-06-2017	Roast Chicken in Gravy Pie from Waitrose		JE	Very gelatinous. Incredibly salty. Chicken quite nice. Pastry disappointing and soggy	5
71	24-01-2018	Roast Parsnip, Cheddar and Leek Pie from Pieminister		JE	Big lump of parsnip. Redolent of a Cornish Pasty. Overwhelmingly sweet.	5
37	21-11-2016	Shortcust Pastry Chicken Pie from M&S		JE	Oval shaped in a tin. Stange dark gravy. Not bad.	5
64	20-10-2017	Slow Cooked Beef and Chilli Pie by Higgidy	A glass of Pinot Noir	JE	Red peppers. Like a chilli con carne in a pie.	5
23	01-08-2016	Steak and Ale Pie from Charlie Bigham		JE	Puff pastry topped pie in a ramekin. It’s ok bit liquidy.	5
97	15-11-2019	Steak and Ale Pie from Co-op	Legendary Tanglefoot from Badger Beer	JE	Very gelatinous, sloppy interior. A simple pie is not a bad thing. Way too salty.	5
45	14-02-2017	Steak and London Porter from Sainsbury’s TtD	A glass of red wine	JE	Looks pretty good. Vinegary. Pastry is great.	5
107	26-05-2022	Chicken and Ham Pie from Pukka	Coke Zero	JE	Crispy top with mean and gelatinous insides. So salty. Pastry is good.	5
40	10-12-2016	All Butter Mince Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD		JE	Very big pie. Quite buttery. Dense filling. Too much pastry not enough filling.	5
30	23-09-2016	British Beef, Stilton Pie from Higgidy	Chiron by Thornbridge	JE	Not a pie. Mashed potato top. Don’t like it. Claggy. Way too cheesy.	4
86	31-10-2018	Cheddar Cheese and Onion Pie from Higgidy		JE	Terrible pastry. Hardly any taste of cheese. A nothing pie.	4
9	09-04-2016	Chicken and Asparagus Pie from Read’s Butchers		JE	Plucked from serried rows. Dry meat, flaccid asparagus. It’s alright.	4
43	27-01-2017	Chicken and Ham Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD	Water	JE	Mushy condensed soup filling.	4
91	10-05-2019	Chicken and Leek Pie from Higgidy	San Miguel	JE	Inside looks like it’s been blitzed by a level 4 magic spell. Not their worst.	4
11	22-04-2016	Chicken and Mushroom Pie by Pukka	White wine	JE	Based on the original? Fish and chip pie. Not good. Gunky.	4
2	11-02-2016	Hand-raised Pork Pie by Loaf Bakery in Four Marks	Cooking lager	JE	Weird short pastry	4
58	02-08-2017	Mini Melton Mowbray from Tesco		JE	Homogenous. No jelly.	4
61	28-09-2017	Mini Pork Pie from Co-op		JE	Very soft. Rubbish. No jelly.	4
74	23-02-2018	Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart from a café near the British Museum	Flat White	RT	Mainly sweet.	4
80	13-06-2018	Pork, Chicken and Chorizo Gala Pie from Tesco		JE	Paprika overwhelming. Wet pepper is like a raw spleen. Aspic is quite nice.	4
48	08-04-2017	Small Hand-Raised Pork Pie from Read’s Butchers		JE	A pretty cheap pie. Pretty disappointing. No jelly. No seasoning.	4
67	21-12-2017	Steak and Kidney from Pukka Pie		JE	Puffed up pastry. Smells kidney-like. Gelatinous and odd inside. Dog food factory-like meat.	4
36	15-11-2016	Steak and Stout Pie from the Real Pie Company		JE	Puff pastry football match pie. Lacking in gravy. Mainly pastry. Brown sludge. Very salty no flavour.	4
7	18-03-2016	Stilton pickle and pork pie from Alton butchers	Port	JE	Stinky cheese, quite nice, too sweet.	4
14	12-05-2016	Truffled Mushroom and Spinach pie by Tom’s Pies from Robinson’s		RT	Quite garlicky. Quite wet. Soggy bottom.	4
81	20-06-2018	Unknown Latticed Pork Pie from Uncle Gary, NEC	Punk IPA by Brewdog	JE	Light dense meat. Good bit of aspic. Thick bottom. Not far off road kill.	4
53	26-05-2017	Vegetarian Country Pie from Linda McCartney	Gin Martini	JE	Filled with TVP and a beef-like sauce. Tastes overwhelmingly of dried herbs.	4
27	30-08-2016	Cottage Pie by Sainsbury’s		RT	Tastes like something you’d eat at school.	3
44	03-02-2017	Gluten Free Mini Pork Pie from M&S	Zeus IPA from Coatal Brewery	RT	Undercooked. Smells awful. Little bit of jelly. Pastry is awful.	3
38	28-11-2016	Goat’s Cheese and Sweet Potato Lattice Pie from Tesco	Punk IPA by Brewdog	RT	Good looking pie. Creamy sauce. Quite comforting. Pleasant enough.	3
87	08-02-2019	Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Pie from Higgidy	Brooklyn Lager from Brooklyn Brewery	JE	Butternut squash in a pie. Need I say more.	3
83	30-08-2018	Steak, Mushroom and Red Wine Pie from Sainsbury’s	A glass of red wine	JE	Like a football pie. Very, very dry. No essence of meat, mushroom or red wine. like the bottom of an aquarium.	3
105	14-04-2022	Higgidy Creamy Mushroom and Kale Pie	Starbucks Doubleshot Expresso cold drink	JE	Who in God's name puts kale in a pie? Disgusting and slimy.	3
16	02-06-2016	Classic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie by Co-op		JE	No jelly. Dry. Not good.	2
14	12-05-2016	Dragon’s Pork Pie by Alf Turner	Landlord by Timothy Taylor's	JE	Dreary looking pork pie. It’s awful.	2
77	20-04-2018	Kevin from Pieminister		JE	Tastes like heated-up Dolmio in a bap.	2
44	03-02-2017	Mince Beef and Onion from Frey Bentos	IPA from Goose Island	JE	Oh god. Burnt on top. Like baby food.	2
90	26-04-2019	Ratatouille Pie from Higgidy	Budweiser Budvar Original	JE	Crumble top. Slimy orange filling. Nasty.	2
16	02-06-2016	Snack Pork Pie by Co-op	Old Peculiar by Theakstons	JE	Horrific. Very soggy and greasy.	2
27	30-08-2016	Chicken and Gammon Pie from N.A. Griffiths, Leigh-on-the-Solent.		JE	Sauce looks like the innards of Ash. Really salty. The worst pie I’ve had.	1
20	30-06-2016	Pork Pie from A&R Pies, Denby’s Vineyard, Dorking	Gardener’s Tipple by Hogsback Brewery	RT	Looks alright. Chunky cut. Really nice chunky meat. Very little jelly. Better than average pork pie.	-
1	28-01-2016	Sainsbury’s pork pie	Fursty Ferret by Wodehouse & Hall	JE	Slightly flabby grey pie. No jelly.	-

34

21-10-2016

Venison Skirt, Bacon, Mushroom and Onion Pie from Mike Sullivan

Smog Rocket Smoked Porter from Beavertown Brewery

RT

Pastry is lovely. Deep, intense flavour.

10

95

12-09-2019

Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie from Bachman’s Patisserie, Thames Ditton

RT

At the upper limit for salt. Not much ham. No penguin.

9.1

22

22-07-2016

Beef and Stilton Pie from Windsor Farm Shop

Doombar

RT

Sad looking pie. Exceptional. Pastry gorgeous. Big chunks of steak.

9

30

23-09-2016

Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Hophead from Dark Star Brewing Co.

JE

Nothing not to like about that pie.

9

15

22-05-2016

Handcut Pork Pie by Jake’s Artisan Food

Golden Sheep Ale by the Masham Black Sheep Brewery

JE

Large pieces of meat. Lots of jelly. Amazing rich pastry. Fantastic pie.

9

68

21-12-2017

Heston Mince Pie from Waitrose

Old-Fashioned

JE

Odd looking pie.Grated frangipane on top. Lemony with crunchy biscuit. Spicy not too sweet.

9

94

05-08-2019

Steak and Blue Stilton Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Apple and Raspberry Juice

RT

Delicious gravy, tender meat, tanginess from the Stilton. Sublime.

9

72

06-02-2018

Steak and Stilton Pie from The Windsor Farm Shop

JE

Homemade taste. Inhale the stilton tanginess. Delicious

9

46

23-02-2017

Venison and Mushroom Pie from Tom’s Pies, Robson’s Butchers

RT

Smells beautiful. Proper pie smell. Delicious. Proper gravy.

9

34

21-10-2016

Venison Skirt, Bacon, Mushroom and Onion Pie from Mike Sullivan

Honey Dew Golden Ale from Fullers

JE

A thing of beauty. It has heft to it. Oozing gravy. Pastry is cracking.

9

107

26-05-2022

Pork Pie from Robson's Butchers

RT

It's got jelly in it. Delicious because it's at room temperature.

9

103

10-03-2022

M&S Gastropub Chicken and Leek

Coffee

RT

I do think these are really quite good. The pastry is amazing. They are great pies.

9

103

10-03-2022

M&S Gastropub Steak & Old Peculiar Ale Pie

Fizzy water

JE

Fantastic pastry. You can really taste the beer. An excellent shop bought pie.

9

111

05-10-2022

Moo Beefsteak and Craft Ale Pie from Pieminister

Sheppy's Cider Farm Traditional Cider

RT

Very crispy pastry with caremlised onions on top. Smells like a pie you would get in a pub. Just delicious.

9

79

21-05-2018

Mince Beef Pie from Turners Pies, Chichester

Glass of red wine

RT

Really good pastry. Moist.

8.96

109

09-09-2022

Ham Hock, Chicken and Leek pie from Armstrong's Butchers, St Margarets

RT

Quite a good looking little pie. Lots of ham hock. Nice crunchy pastry, seasoning bang on.

8.9

59

01-09-2017

Ham Hock and Pea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

RT

Not too gloopy. Really gorgeous pie.

8.6

91

10-05-2019

Our Best Ever Steak Pie from M&S

12-Mile IPL from Cameron’s Brewing

RT

Crisp pastry. Smells very rich. Like a posh beef jus. Smells amazing.

8.6

104

31-03-2022

Cornish pasty from Bachmann's Bakery in Thames Ditton

Coffee

RT

Everything a pasty should be

8.6

81

20-06-2018

Homemade Sweet Coconut Fish Pie

Millionaire by The Wild Beer Company

MP

Very tasty. Quite salty. Not much of a crust.

8.5

81

20-06-2018

Mystery Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Glass of red wine

RT

Curried cauliflower. Very tasty.

8.4

47

31-03-2017

Steak and Guiness Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Hitachino Nest beer from Kiuchi Brewery

RT

So good. Everything you want in a pie. Pastry is out of this world.

8.3

20

30-06-2016

Beef and Ale Pie by JE

Landlord by Timothy Taylor's

JE

Pastry needs a JCB. Felicity Cloake’s recipe. Damn good.

8

76

19-04-2018

Beef Bourgignon Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

JE

Dark pastry. Fennel seed on top are strange. Very oniony. Too herby. Rather nice.

8

73

12-02-2018

Brisket and Horseradish Pie by John Thorners of Somerset from The Country Market, Borden

JE

Suety glossy pastry. Horseradish played on top of meat. Lacking gravy.

8

63

10-10-2017

Chicken and Ham Pie from the Real Pie Company

Kala Black IPA from Saltaire Brewery

RT

Polygonal laser cut ham. Moist. Bit soupy.

8

84

28-09-2018

Chicken and Leek Pie from Robson’s, Hampton Hill

Southwold from Adnams

RT

Very full of chicken. Really succulent, crispy pastry, just enough leek.

8

43

27-01-2017

Chicken and Leek Pie from Windsor Farm Shop

Otto Weizen Dopplebock by Thornbridge

RT

Flaky pastry. Roast chicken flavour.

8

80

13-06-2018

Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Armstrong’s, St Margarets

RT

Despite the soupiness it’s a damn fine pie.

8

18

18-06-2016

Chicken, Leek and Tarragon Pie from Robson’s Hampton Hill

RT

Crips pastry. Creamy inside. Hint of tarragon.

8

23

01-08-2016

Crackling-topped Ham Hock Pie from Tom’s Deli in Hemsley, Yorkshire

RT

Crunchy. Ham hock type pie.

8

61

28-09-2017

Ham Hock and Pea from Bevan’s Butchers

ANW Root Beer

RT

Nice big chunks of ham hock. Very crispy. Little bit of mustard. Good

8

29

18-09-2016

Ham Hock and Pea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets.

Sunburst Golden Ale from Dark Star Brewing Co.

RT

Bloody delicious. Succulent and a little bit smokey.

8

28

02-09-2016

Hand-raised Pork Pie from Selfridges

Longboard Island Lager by Kona Brewing

RT

Nice chunky meat, loads of jelly. Delicious.

8

6

11-03-2016

Henry Walker Fluted Pork Pie

Gem by Bath Ale

RT

Gorgeous. Chunky. Loads of jelly

8

84

28-09-2018

Lamb, Rosemary and Redcurrant Pie from Mud Foods

JE

Good gravy. Lovely lamb. Fantastic pastry.

8

41

16-12-2016

Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson

AL

Not a fruit fan.

8

41

16-12-2016

Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson

A glass of Port

RT

Not too sweet

8

39

02-12-2016

Mince Pie from Konditor and Cook

A glass of Port

RT

Quite flat. Glazed top. Moist filling. Very good. Tastes like a dream of a mince pie.

8

68

21-12-2017

Mince Pie from Time at the Park Café, Hampton

Snowball

RT

Pastry is a little thick. Quite sweet. Not too boozy. Citrusy.

8

10

16-04-2016

Moo Beefsteak and Craft Ale Pie and by Pieminister

JE

Excellent. Chunky veg, fall apart beef.

8

50

26-04-2017

Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart

Cup of coffee

JE

So nice. Wobbly custard. Very sweet.

8

24

05-08-2016

Pea and Ham from Buckinghams Butcher in West Meon

Cider from Mr Whitehead’s Cider Company

JE

Crusty shiny top. Football-style pie. Really good. Slow cooked hock.

8

4

26-02-2016

Pork and Chick and Ham Farmhouse Pie from Waitrose

Henney’s Dry Cider from Herefordshire

JE

Damn good, full of jelly. Lush.

8

18

18-06-2016

Pork Pie from Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies

Fursty Ferret by Badger Beer

JE

Pastry is insanely good. Very little jelly. Filling is little bit over-spiced.

8

13

06-05-2016

Pork Pie from Sole’s Butchers, Alresford

Golden Glory by Badger Beer

JE

Crunchy pastry soft into jelly. Great pie.

8

13

06-05-2016

Pork Pie from Sole’s Butchers, Alresford

Hopping Hare by Badger Beer

RT

Really like that. Jelly is wonderful.

8

52

12-05-2017

Rabbit and Bacon Pie from Sol Butchers, Alresford

Landlord by Timothy Taylor's

JE

Nicely glazed. Puff pastry. Tastes like chicken. Delicious. Not soupy. Smokey.

8

35

28-10-2016

Spiced Cauliflower, Spinach and Lentil Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Abbeville Whit(e) from the Belleville Brewing Company.

RT

Beautifully crisp. Delicately spiced. A good pie.

8

53

26-05-2017

Steak and Ale pie by Tom’s Pies from Robson’s Butchers, Hampton

Gin Martini

RT

Big chunks of quite tender steak. Really good. Nicely seasoned. Rounded.

8

67

21-12-2017

Steak and Blackstick Blue Cheese Pie from Sainsbury’s

John Hampden’s Golden Harvest Ale from The Chiltern Brewery

RT

It smells amazing. Tanginess of the cheese. Nice meat. Rich tartness with the cheese.

8

79

21-05-2018

Steak and London Pride Pie from John Thorner’s

Gem by Bath Ale

BO

Gravy is the star.

8

75

14-03-2018

Venison and Mushroom Pie from Tom’s Pies, Robson’s Butchers

Spitfire from Shepherds Neame

RT

Succulent venison. Not gamey. Strong mushroom.

8

98

28-11-2019

Wiltshire Cured Ham Pork Pie from Waitrose

JE

Incredible look jelly. Very subtle. Jelly is magic. Very sweet.

8

101

11-02-2022

Our Best Ever Steak Pie from M&S

Jura Whisky

RT

Needs a bit more moisture. Pastry is good.

8

77

20-04-2018

Steak and Ale Pie from Yorkshire Baker, Morton

DBG

Golden pastry. Good flake. Big chunk of steak.

8

114

14-06-2023

Pork pie from Robson's Butchers, Hampton

Weston's vintage cider

RT

Really good jelly. Particularly good as it's been out of the fridge for an hour

8

86

31-10-2018

Cream Chicken Pie from M&S

RT

Pretty good actually for a bog standard pie. Crumbly pastry.

7.87

96

10-10-2019

Chicken and Leek Gastropub Pie from M&S

Ribena

RT

Quite peppery. Leeks are quite sweet. Tastes of chicken soup.

7.83

54

14-06-2017

Chicken and Leek Gastropub Pie from M&S

Chocolate Milk Stout from The Kew Brewery

RT

Soupy sauce. Strong mustard

7.8

98

28-11-2019

Steak and Ale Pie from Aldi

RT

Quite sweet. Good pub pie taste.

7.77

62

04-10-2017

Steak and Stout Pie from the Real Pie Company

Export Stout from The Kernel Brewery

RT

Like a good traditional steak pie. Can’t taste the stout.

7.75

70

15-01-2018

Freeranger Pie from Pieminister

RT

Smells delicious. Hint of the chicken soup. A good pub pie.

7.6

93

05-07-2019

Lamb and Chickpea Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Green’s Gluten Free Glorious Pilsner

RT

Surprisingly really tomatoey. Pastry is amazing. Not very North African.

7.6

64

20-10-2017

Chicken and Ham Pie from the Windsor Farm Shop

Tom Long Amber Bitter from the Stroud Brewery

RT

Underseasoned. Not too soupy. Nice and crisp.

7.5

82

27-08-2018

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

White Shield from Worthingtons

RT

Not a lot of mushroom. A lot of tarragon.

7.5

16

02-06-2016

Chicken, Leek & Gammon Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham

Dinkelaker

RT

Smells amazing. Very hot! Smoky bacon flavour. Delicious little pie.

7.5

105

14-04-2022

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Coronation Chicken Pie

Coffee

JE

Coronation chicken with flakey pastry: Double win. Could do with more heat.

7.5

108

16-06-2022

Freeranger Pie from Pieminister

RT

Very crispy. Really good pastry. Standard flavour. A good solid chicken pie.

7.5

89

15-02-2019

Moo and Blue from Pieminister

Rebellion from Rebellion Beer Company

RT

Very crispy pastry. Dusted top. You can really taste the Stilton.

7.4

71

24-01-2018

Steak and Caramelised Red Onion Pie from M&S

RT

Very oniony. Not a nice colour. Quite sweet. Tasty.

7.4

45

14-02-2017

Steak and Old Peculiar Pie from M&S

Good Old Boy from West Berkshire Brewery

RT

Nothing but steak in there. Really good.

7.4

57

24-07-2017

Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

1906 Reserva Éspecial from Hijos De Rivera

RT

Slightly smoky ham hock, succulent chicken.

7.34

110

22-09-2022

Fluted Pork Pie from Waitrose

Murk-life Balance from Magic Rock Brewing

RT

Pastry is a little bit soft. But it's tasty and the jelly's good.

7.23

21

11-07-2016

Chicken and Ham Pie from Tupper’s of Isleworth

Devon Farmhouse Cider from M&S

RT

Puff pastry. Not bad at all. Lovely and crisp and creamy

7.2

85

22-10-2018

Chicken, Ham Hock, Leek and Chardonnay Pie from Aldi

Fizzy water

RT

Doesn’t taste winey. Creamy juicy gravy. A good pie.

7.2

83

30-08-2018

Steak and Blue Stilton Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Gin and Tonic

RT

Not a lot of Stilton about it. Always good.

7.2

77

20-04-2018

Steak and Old Peculiar Pie from M&S

RT

Crispy. Steak is delicious but gelatinous.

7.2

50

26-04-2017

Truffled Mushroom and Spinach Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Liquid Mistress Red IPA from Siren Brewery

RT

Quite moist. Delicious pastry. Excellent.

7.2

102

08-03-2022

Homity Pie from The Wessex Pantry, Devon

Coffee

RT

Cheesy leeky top. Crispy round sides. Like a chicken and leek pie without chicken.

7.2

112

11-11-2022

Pork Pie from Robson's Butchers

RT

Lovely salty jelly. Delicious.

7.2

92

29-05-2019

Venison and Red Currant Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

Phantasma from The Magic Rock Brewery

RT

Doesn't taste very gamey. Hit of sweetness from the red currant.

7.12

52

12-05-2017

Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Pie from Higgidy

Flatiron American Red from Fourpure Brewing Company

RT

Smokey bacon smell. Really nice. Quite moist. Little bit soupy.

7.1

99

17-03-2020

Deer Santa from Pieminister

Schrodinger’s Cat from Atom

RT

Doesn't taste gamey. It’s ok.

7.1

26

19-08-2016

Beef & Stilton Pie with Vegetable Topping by Higgidy

ESB by Fullers

RT

Masses of gravy. No top.

7

63

10-10-2017

Chicken and Ham Hock Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

Bass Bitter

JE

Slice of pie slightly congealed cold pie.

7

57

24-07-2017

Chicken, Ham Hand-layered pie from Sainsbury’s

Staropramen

JE

Good jelly. Pastry is a bit soggy but it’s really good.

7

21

11-07-2016

Free Ranger Chicken & Ham Pie from Pieminister

Old Thumper by Ringwood Brewery

JE

Bit salty but cracking pie.

7

46

23-02-2017

Freeranger Pie from Pieminister

JE

Tastes like a real pie.

7

95

12-09-2019

Game Pie from Mud Foods

JE

Pastry is excellent. I love game pie. Chunks of venison. Good gravy. Well seasoned. No owl inside.

7

2

11-02-2016

Ham Hock and Pea by Robson’s Butchers in Hampton Hill

Water

RT

Quite smoky, very moist

7

82

27-08-2018

Hand-crimped Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Aldi

Hazy Border by the Porterhouse Brew Co.

JE

Great jelly. Very crisp pastry. Excellent pork pie.

7

29

18-09-2016

Hanger Steak Rich Crust Pie from Heston from Waitrose

India Pale Ale by Lagunitas

JE

Rich, deep gravy. Smells strongly of five spice. Little bit underfilled.

7

26

19-08-2016

Homity (Potato, Cheese and Onion) Pie from Nellie’s Farm, West Sussex via Co-op

Staropramen

JE

Cheese on top. Dauphinoise potatoes in a pie dish. Delicious.

7

39

02-12-2016

Irresistible Luxury Mince Pie from Co-op

Cup of tea

JE

Really boozy filling. It’s good.

7

79

21-05-2018

Kate and Sidney Pie from Pieminister

West Side Beavo from Firestone Walker and Beavertown

JE

Good.

7

22

22-07-2016

Melton Mowbray Hand-crimped Pork Pie from Aldi

JE

8mm of jelly. Bloomin’ good pie. Peppery.

7

41

16-12-2016

Mince Pie from Betty’s Tea Room via Hannah Wilson

JE

Good pastry. Slightly off centre star

7

49

20-04-2017

Mini Pork Pie from Dickinson & Morris – Supreme Champion Pie from British Pie Awards

JE

Jelly is excellent. Peppery pork. A bit greasy.

7

10

16-04-2016

Mixed Game Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham

RT

Crispy pastry, sludge inside. Gamey. Best pastry yet. Lacking aesthetics

7

88

03-02-2022

Pork, Chicken and Ham Pie from Waitrose

Mash Pale Ale from Mash Brewery, Hampshire

JE

Dark crust. Sweetness added by the ham. 8mm of jelly.

7

5

04-03-2016

Pork Pie from Garston’s Farm, Esher

RT

Best looking pie so far, lots of jelly

7

25

10-08-2016

Pork Pie from Wilsons of York c/o Mrs Turpin

Water

JE

Cured coarse cut filling, thick pastry. Salty.

7

25

10-08-2016

Pork Pie from Wilsons of York c/o Mrs Turpin

Killcat Pale Ale from Park Brewery, Kingston

RT

Good pie. Prefer cold.

7

24

05-08-2016

Pork Pie with a hint of chilli from Stuart Weston

RT

Really good jelly. Just enough spice.

7

83

30-08-2018

Pork Pie with Apple and Black Pudding from M&S

Pils Lager from Fourpure Brewery Company

DB

It’s fine. Small amount of jelly. A little too rich.

7

55

26-06-2017

Red Wine and Steak Pie from Cook

RT

Only a lid. Super tender steak. Rich red wine sauce. Pretty good.

7

59

01-09-2017

Red Wine and Steak Pie from Higgledy

JE

Top is shiny. Looks good. No gravy as it leaked out. Beef could be anything. Too much pepper.

7

3

19-02-2016

Squealer Pork Pie by Robson’s butchers in Hampton Hill

Black Sheep by the Masham Black Sheep Brewery

RT

Just enough jelly, good pastry

7

8

01-04-2016

Steak and Ale pie by Tom’s Pies from Robson’s Butchers, Hampton

Redhead by Twickenham Ale

RT

Pastry fantastic. Tastes of beer and beef.

7

32

07-10-2016

Steak and Ale Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham

Dag Sitrus Pale Ale from Aegir Brewery

RT

Really good pastry. Quite gelatinous. No taste of ale

7

37

21-11-2016

Steak and Ale Pie from James’ Butchers, Shepperton

Magg’s Magnificent Mild from the West Berkshire Brewery

RT

Dinner plate-sized pie. Very crispy pastry. Gloopy rich steak filling. Nothing fancy.

7

60

08-09-2017

Steak and Ale Pie from Sainsbury’s

Imperial Extra Double Stout from Harvey’s Brewery

RT

Quite dry. Tall puff pastry top. Alright.

7

97

15-11-2019

Steak and Ale Pie from Tesco

A glass of Rioja

RT

Very crispy pastry. Quite rich gravy. Peppery. A decent pie.

7

78

08-05-2018

Tangy and Succulent Mini Bramley Apple-topped Pork Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

Glass of red wine

JE

Roast pork flavour. A perfect mini pork pie.

7

69

11-01-2018

The Cracker from Pieminister

JE

Very crispy. Really tasty - very sweet.

7

75

14-03-2018

Top Crust Pie from Sainsbury’s

London Pride from Fullers

JE

Stew with a hat. Weird taste of pastry.

7

31

03-10-2016

Walkers Fluted Pork Pie from Waitrose

Effra Ale from the Brixton Brewery

RT

A bit greasy. Plenty of jelly. Chunky meat. Proper pork pie

7

101

11-02-2022

Steak and Ale Pie from Aldi

Double IPA from Aldi

JE

Needs a bit more moisture. Pastry is good. Beef looks great. Super tender. Very sweet with lots of bacon. It doesn't taste awful.

7

104

31-03-2022

Dickinson & Morris Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Sainsbury's

O'Hara's Irish Stout

JE

Peppery, jelly. Not bad.

7

109

09-09-2022

Pork, Chicken and Ham Pie from Waitrose

Coffee

JE

Very sagey. Bit salty. Pastry a bit soggy. Great jelly.

7

110

22-09-2022

Too Good to be… Gluten Free Pork Pie

Coffee

JE

Not greasy like a normal pork pie. Very dried out. Needs more meat. I'm surprised. Scored on effort only.

7

112

11-11-2022

Pork Pie from Loaf Bakery

Shepherd Neame Master Brew

JE

A really pleasant pork pie with a beer

7

114

14-06-2023

Summer Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Waitrose

Chameleonic DDH from Magic Rock Brewing

JE

Decent slightly greasy pork pie, peppery lacking in jelly in parts.

7

40

10-12-2016

Mince Pie from The Cavern Bakery

A glass of Port

RT

Very buttery. Lots of sugar on top. Nice.

6.8

73

12-02-2018

Chicken and Gravy Pie from Tesco

RT

Hint of pet food about it. It’s ok.

6.5

76

19-04-2018

Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Sainsbury’s

RT

Sad and deflated. Chicken soup inside. Tasty enough.

6.5

87

08-02-2019

Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Pie from Higgidy

Fursty Ferret by Badger Beer

RT

Smells very mushroomy. Overriding flavour. Pretty tasty.

6.5

42

23-12-2016

Ultimate All Butter Mince Pies from M&S

RT

Filling has gone chewy and caramelised. Not exceptional.

6.5

106

19-05-2022

Marks & Spencer Chicken and Mushroom pie

Blood Orange San Pellegrino

RT

Bog standard basic pie. Pastry is crisp. Pretty tasty. Nothing to write home about. Quite nice.

6.5

51

09-05-2017

Chicken and Porcini Mushroom Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

Beyond The Pale from London Beer Factory

RT

Smells good. Needs a tiny bit of seasoning. Nice and moist.

6.2

36

15-11-2016

All Butter Mince Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

A glass of Port

RT

Pretty good. Buttery pastry.

6

72

06-02-2018

Bean Little Pie by Higgeldy

Wainwright Golden Beer from Marston’s Brewery

RT

Crumble on top. Spicy bean flavour. Actually really nice.

6

47

31-03-2017

Beef and Ale from Dee’s Pies

Landlord by Timothy Taylor's

JE

Good glaze on top. Mainly big chunks of carrot. Mean size. Good pastry. No gravy.

6

28

02-09-2016

British Shortcrust Minced Beef Pie by M&S

Nine Hop Kent Pale Ale by Westerham Brewery from M&S

JE

Good pastry on top. Good.

6

96

10-10-2019

Chicken and Gravy Pie from Tesco

Liberation Ale from Southwick Brewhouse

JE

Very peppery. Chicken could be chicken. Better than most posh pies.

6

54

14-06-2017

Chicken and Leek Pie by the Real Pie Company from M&S

JE

Very leeky. Bit dry.

6

60

08-09-2017

Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Charlie Bigham

Cast Iron Billy from Pressure Drop

JE

Puff pastry draped over a ceramic dish. Pale pastry. Inside is good. Pastry is pathetic. Soupy.

6

4

26-02-2016

Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Church St Food Hall, Twickenham

RT

Football match pie. Hot, moist. Very good.

6

33

17-10-2016

Chicken and Mushroom Pie from Shaun’s Butchers, Hampton

RT

Pretty good. Standard pie. Quite crispy.

6

12

28-04-2016

Chicken and Pork Pie from Sainsbury's deli counter

RT

Interesting texture

6

19

24-06-2016

Chicken, Ham and Leek Lattice Pie from Sainsbury’s deli counter

Punk IPA by Brewdog

RT

Mmm. Tastes like Campbell’s Condensed soup.

6

90

26-04-2019

Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie from Tesco

RT

Quite liquid inside. Underseasoned.

6

11-03-2016

Gala Pie from Waitrose

Traditional Kentish Ale by Sainsbury’s TtD

JE

Very sausage meaty. Underseasoned.

6

12

28-04-2016

Lattice Pork Pie from Sainsbury's deli counter

Goldfffinger from Triple FFF brewery in Four Marks

JE

Little bit of jelly. Nice white pepper flavour

6

42

23-12-2016

Luxury Crafted Mince Pie from Aldi

JE

Quite big. Frangipane.

6

9

09-04-2016

Meat and Vegetable Cornish Pasty

RT

Beautiful pastry. Nice.

6

70

15-01-2018

Mistelmoo Pie from Pieminister

JE

Can’t taste bacon. No port. Sweet with chestnut.

6

38

28-11-2016

Moo and Blue from Pieminister

JE

Very cheesy. It’s a good one. Carrots like glowing embers.

6

74

23-02-2018

Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart from a café near the British Museum

Flat White

JE

Very sweet. Not the best.

6

48

08-04-2017

Ploughman’s Pork Pie from Waitrose

Flensburger Pilsner

RT

Really good pastry. Nice and moist. Can’t taste cheese. Jelly is good.

6

19

24-06-2016

Pork and Apple Pie from Sainsbury’s

Old Rascal cider by Thatchers

JE

Very sweet. Bit of jelly. Standard pork pie.

6

33

17-10-2016

Pork, Apple and Cider Pork Pie from Tottle

JE

Rice paper A on the top. Coarsely cut meat. Not much jelly. Overbaked so a little bitter. Apple is quite strong.

6

49

20-04-2017

Pork Pie from Dickinson & Morris – Supreme Champion Pie from British Pie Awards

RT

Good flavour to pastry. Little bit of jelly. A bit underwhelmed.

6

66

12-11-2017

Pork Pie from Sainsbury’s

RT

Good jelly content. No texture to meat.

6

94

05-08-2019

Pressed Ham and Chicken Pie from Read’s Butchers, Four Marks

Arancianto Rosso from San Pellegino

JE

Vacuum packed makes it soggy. Not much flavour. Nice jelly.

6

56

30-06-2017

Roast Chicken in Gravy Pie from Sainsbury’s

1906 Black Coupage from Hijos De Rivera

RT

Pastry biscuity. Chicken chunks give it the look of cat food. Doesn’t taste too bad.

6

92

29-05-2019

Snack Pork Pie by Co-op

Pilsner Urquell

JE

Meat inside is really nice. Good at room temperature.

6

85

22-10-2018

Steak and Blackstick Blue Cheese Pie from Sainsbury’s

JE

Slightly sharp from cheese. Slightly gelatinous.

6

78

08-05-2018

Steak, Mushroom and Red Wine Pie from Sainsbury’s

Naked Lady from Twickenham Ales

RT

No red wine taste. Solid pie.

6

65

02-11-2017

Zanzibar Bean and Coconut Pie from Co-op

JE

Like a vegetable curry in a pie. Mushy. Too much turmeric. Heaty kick.

6

102

08-03-2022

Crispy bake pork pie from Co-op

San Pellegrino Aranciata

JE

Quite oniony. Bit of jelly. It’s ok.

6

106

19-05-2022

All Steak from Pukka

Diet Coke

JE

Not bad at all. A bit empty. Not too gelatinous. Better than more expensive pies.

6

108

16-06-2022

Classic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie by Co-op

Coffee

JE

There is jelly. Mainly getting pastry. Quite peppery.

6

111

05-10-2022

Chicken and Stuffing Pie from Pukka Pies

Timothy Taylor's Landlord

JE

Questionable ingredients: Kibbled onion? Pea fibre? Pastry is dry. The filling is incredibly salty. Elvis dead on a toilet salty. Not unpleasant. It's not dreadful.

6

113

08-12-2022

Mince Pie from Loaf Bakery

A glass of Côte du Rhône

JE

Quite a big pie. Needs rolling out more. More like shortbread.

6

58

02-08-2017

Shepherd’s Pie at the Ivy, Richmond

RT

Delicious but strange mash galette on top.

5.5

113

08-12-2022

Spinach and pine nut pie from Higgidy

Adnam's Ghost Ship

RT

Very mushy. Tasty enough. Strange consistency. Homogenous.

5.5

88

03-02-2022

Turkey with Fruity Stuffing from Higgidy

London Pride from Fullers

RT

100% adequate

5.3

66

12-11-2017

Beef Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

JE

Gristly. Quite dry. Good shortcrust with gooey bottom. Needs seasoning

5

51

09-05-2017

Chicken and Ham Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

Weir & Wind Bourbon Barrel Aged from Brouwerij de Molen

JE

Tastes like chicken soup. Not great. Can’t taste ham.

5

55

26-06-2017

Chicken and Pesto by Higgidy

Ghost Ship from Adnams

JE

Incredibly salty. Stupid filo top.

5

15

22-05-2016

Chicken Pie from M&S

Frontier by Fuller’s

RT

Tragic tale of three pies. Bit pale. really nice pie. Nothing to write home about

5

35

28-10-2016

Chicken Pot Pie from Botell’s Farm in East Tisted

Punter by Upham’s Brewery

JE

Very dry. Pastry not bad. Underseasoned. Potatoes is a bit weird. Not awful.

5

17

09-06-2016

Chip Shop Pie by Tesco

Fursty Ferret by Wodehouse & Hall

JE

Soggy. Crispy. Hardly anything inside it. How a pie should be. What’s not to like.

5

99

17-03-2020

Chipotle Chilli Bean Puff Pastry Pie from Sainsbury’s

Lunar Lager from Odyssey Craft Brewery

JE

It looks repulsive. Quite claggy. Not chipotle. Ingredients died in vain.

5

11

22-04-2016

Crusty Bake Pork Pie by Sainsbury’s

Honey Dark by Twickenham Ale

RT

Very little jelly. Not as bad as expected.

5

89

15-02-2019

Handmade Chicken and Ham Tangle Pie

Broken Dream Breakfast Stout from Siren Crew Brew

JE

Chicken breast very dry. Ham is nice. Filo pastry top.

5

69

11-01-2018

Lamb, Chickpea and Chorizo Pie from Armstrong’s Butchers, St Margarets

RT

Smells tomatoey. Not Moroccan. Not much flavour.

5

8

01-04-2016

Little Mushroom and Feta Pie by Higgidy

Water

JE

Sounds like an architects. Not a pie. No top. It’s a pie but it’s not.

5

32

07-10-2016

Melton Mowbray Pork Pie from Waitrose

Grandstand from Twickenham Ales

JE

A bog standard pork pie. Good. Bit too peppery. Good jelly.

5

3

19-02-2016

Mini Melton Mowbray from Sainsbury’s TtD

49er by Ringwood

JE

Very small, good pie

5

62

04-10-2017

Mushroom, Feta and Spinach Pie from Higgidy

Ginger Beer

JE

Quiche with muesli top. It’s quite nice.

5

7

18-03-2016

Ploughman’s Pork Pie from Waitrose

Sundancer by Twickenham Ale

RT

Cheese and pickle in it. Quite sweet. Nice pastry.

5

17

09-06-2016

Pork and Chorizo Pork Pie from Castle Street Bakehouse, Kingston

RT

Thin slice of chorizo inside. Quite disappointingly unchorizo.

5

31

03-10-2016

Pork and Smoked Chilli Chutney Pie from Waitrose

A glass of Malbec

JE

Looks really dry. Chutney’s really nice. Quite spicy. Pastry greasy.

5

93

05-07-2019

Pork Pie from M&S

Landlord from Timothy Taylor’s

JE

No flavour whatsoever. Lots of jelly.

5

04-03-2016

Porter and Steak Sainsbury’s TtD

JE

Stone cold. Shop bought taste. Alright pie.

5

56

30-06-2017

Roast Chicken in Gravy Pie from Waitrose

JE

Very gelatinous. Incredibly salty. Chicken quite nice. Pastry disappointing and soggy

5

71

24-01-2018

Roast Parsnip, Cheddar and Leek Pie from Pieminister

JE

Big lump of parsnip. Redolent of a Cornish Pasty. Overwhelmingly sweet.

5

37

21-11-2016

Shortcust Pastry Chicken Pie from M&S

JE

Oval shaped in a tin. Stange dark gravy. Not bad.

5

64

20-10-2017

Slow Cooked Beef and Chilli Pie by Higgidy

A glass of Pinot Noir

JE

Red peppers. Like a chilli con carne in a pie.

5

23

01-08-2016

Steak and Ale Pie from Charlie Bigham

JE

Puff pastry topped pie in a ramekin. It’s ok bit liquidy.

5

97

15-11-2019

Steak and Ale Pie from Co-op

Legendary Tanglefoot from Badger Beer

JE

Very gelatinous, sloppy interior. A simple pie is not a bad thing. Way too salty.

5

45

14-02-2017

Steak and London Porter from Sainsbury’s TtD

A glass of red wine

JE

Looks pretty good. Vinegary. Pastry is great.

5

107

26-05-2022

Chicken and Ham Pie from Pukka

Coke Zero

JE

Crispy top with mean and gelatinous insides. So salty. Pastry is good.

5

40

10-12-2016

All Butter Mince Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

JE

Very big pie. Quite buttery. Dense filling. Too much pastry not enough filling.

5

30

23-09-2016

British Beef, Stilton Pie from Higgidy

Chiron by Thornbridge

JE

Not a pie. Mashed potato top. Don’t like it. Claggy. Way too cheesy.

4

86

31-10-2018

Cheddar Cheese and Onion Pie from Higgidy

JE

Terrible pastry. Hardly any taste of cheese. A nothing pie.

4

9

09-04-2016

Chicken and Asparagus Pie from Read’s Butchers

JE

Plucked from serried rows. Dry meat, flaccid asparagus. It’s alright.

4

43

27-01-2017

Chicken and Ham Pie from Sainsbury’s TtD

Water

JE

Mushy condensed soup filling.

4

91

10-05-2019

Chicken and Leek Pie from Higgidy

San Miguel

JE

Inside looks like it’s been blitzed by a level 4 magic spell. Not their worst.

4

11

22-04-2016

Chicken and Mushroom Pie by Pukka

White wine

JE

Based on the original? Fish and chip pie. Not good. Gunky.

4

2

11-02-2016

Hand-raised Pork Pie by Loaf Bakery in Four Marks

Cooking lager

JE

Weird short pastry

4

58

02-08-2017

Mini Melton Mowbray from Tesco

JE

Homogenous. No jelly.

4

61

28-09-2017

Mini Pork Pie from Co-op

JE

Very soft. Rubbish. No jelly.

4

74

23-02-2018

Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard tart from a café near the British Museum

Flat White

RT

Mainly sweet.

4

80

13-06-2018

Pork, Chicken and Chorizo Gala Pie from Tesco

JE

Paprika overwhelming. Wet pepper is like a raw spleen. Aspic is quite nice.

4

48

08-04-2017

Small Hand-Raised Pork Pie from Read’s Butchers

JE

A pretty cheap pie. Pretty disappointing. No jelly. No seasoning.

4

67

21-12-2017

Steak and Kidney from Pukka Pie

JE

Puffed up pastry. Smells kidney-like. Gelatinous and odd inside. Dog food factory-like meat.

4

36

15-11-2016

Steak and Stout Pie from the Real Pie Company

JE

Puff pastry football match pie. Lacking in gravy. Mainly pastry. Brown sludge. Very salty no flavour.

4

7

18-03-2016

Stilton pickle and pork pie from Alton butchers

Port

JE

Stinky cheese, quite nice, too sweet.

4

14

12-05-2016

Truffled Mushroom and Spinach pie by Tom’s Pies from Robinson’s

RT

Quite garlicky. Quite wet. Soggy bottom.

4

81

20-06-2018

Unknown Latticed Pork Pie from Uncle Gary, NEC

Punk IPA by Brewdog

JE

Light dense meat. Good bit of aspic. Thick bottom. Not far off road kill.

4

53

26-05-2017

Vegetarian Country Pie from Linda McCartney

Gin Martini

JE

Filled with TVP and a beef-like sauce. Tastes overwhelmingly of dried herbs.

4

27

30-08-2016

Cottage Pie by Sainsbury’s

RT

Tastes like something you’d eat at school.

3

44

03-02-2017

Gluten Free Mini Pork Pie from M&S

Zeus IPA from Coatal Brewery

RT

Undercooked. Smells awful. Little bit of jelly. Pastry is awful.

3

38

28-11-2016

Goat’s Cheese and Sweet Potato Lattice Pie from Tesco

Punk IPA by Brewdog

RT

Good looking pie. Creamy sauce. Quite comforting. Pleasant enough.

3

87

08-02-2019

Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Pie from Higgidy

Brooklyn Lager from Brooklyn Brewery

JE

Butternut squash in a pie. Need I say more.

3

83

30-08-2018

Steak, Mushroom and Red Wine Pie from Sainsbury’s

A glass of red wine

JE

Like a football pie. Very, very dry. No essence of meat, mushroom or red wine. like the bottom of an aquarium.

3

105

14-04-2022

Higgidy Creamy Mushroom and Kale Pie

Starbucks Doubleshot Expresso cold drink

JE

Who in God's name puts kale in a pie? Disgusting and slimy.

3

16

02-06-2016

Classic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie by Co-op

JE

No jelly. Dry. Not good.

2

14

12-05-2016

Dragon’s Pork Pie by Alf Turner

Landlord by Timothy Taylor's

JE

Dreary looking pork pie. It’s awful.

2

77

20-04-2018

Kevin from Pieminister

JE

Tastes like heated-up Dolmio in a bap.

2

44

03-02-2017

Mince Beef and Onion from Frey Bentos

IPA from Goose Island

JE

Oh god. Burnt on top. Like baby food.

2

90

26-04-2019

Ratatouille Pie from Higgidy

Budweiser Budvar Original

JE

Crumble top. Slimy orange filling. Nasty.

2

16

02-06-2016

Snack Pork Pie by Co-op

Old Peculiar by Theakstons

JE

Horrific. Very soggy and greasy.

2

27

30-08-2016

Chicken and Gammon Pie from N.A. Griffiths, Leigh-on-the-Solent.

JE

Sauce looks like the innards of Ash. Really salty. The worst pie I’ve had.

1

20

30-06-2016

Pork Pie from A&R Pies, Denby’s Vineyard, Dorking

Gardener’s Tipple by Hogsback Brewery

RT

Looks alright. Chunky cut. Really nice chunky meat. Very little jelly. Better than average pork pie.

-

1

28-01-2016

Sainsbury’s pork pie

Fursty Ferret by Wodehouse & Hall

JE

Slightly flabby grey pie. No jelly.

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