National Pie Day - Where to find the best pies in Leeds
A national treasure; the humble pie, sweet or savoury, short crust or puff, the variations in pie are endless. What better day to celebrate the Great British favourite than on National Pie Day! So we’ve taken a look at the some of the best places in Leeds to get your teeth into the tastiest pies.
Pieminster
No pie list would be complete without the obvious mention! Pieminister found a niche market and boy are they good at it! From the classic steak and ale AKA The Moo, to a goats cheese, sweet potato and spinach pie delight or the Heidi as it’s known in Pieminister. Choose your two sides and tuck in!
Find them at: 15-17 Duncan St, Leeds LS1 6DQ
The Bridge
The Bridge is well known in Horsforth for their first class food, and their pies are definitely included in that statement. The Bridge offer an appropriately named ‘deluxe’ selection of pies, including; Steak & Guinness, Rabbit, Chicken, Ham & Leek and Lamb. If that wasn’t enough, they have an additional list of ‘Yorkshire Favourite' pies with 6 more mouth-watering fillings to choose from!Find them at: Low Ln, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4HN
The Mustard Pot
The Mustard Pot in the heart of Chapel Allerton is home to a hearty pie. Served with mash or chips buttered greens, carrots and gravy, take your pick from Chicken and Mushroom or Steak and Ale. It’s a popular spot with a popular pie! Find them at: 20 Stainbeck Ln, Leeds LS7 3QY
Whitelocks Ale House
As the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelocks years of experience definitely shines through - especially in the form of their pies! Enjoy a Beef and Ale or tuck into the Whitelocks Special fish pie, but if pork pies are your thing the Ploughman’s lunch will have your cravings covered!Find them at: Turk's Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB
Wilsons Butchers
Ask anyone in the Crossgates area where to get a pie; they’ll only have one answer! Wilsons Butcher is the one of the best in the business; winning multiple awards for their Pork Pies over the years- you can’t argue with that. If you haven’t already, head to Wilsons for a Pork or Steak pie and if you’re a real fan you can place an order for your pork pie wedding cake whilst you’re there!Find them at: 38 Austhorpe Rd, Leeds LS15 8DX
Weegmanns
They call themselves the Pork Pie people and we have to agree. On busy days you’ll often find a queue of pie enthusiasts waiting for a Weegmanns pie. The trusted butcher uses only the highest quality, locally sourced meats in their pies and it definitely pays off!Find them at: 6 Market Pl, Otley LS21 3AQWhether you celebrate national pie day or not, these pies are must tries when in Leeds!
