COCKNEYS OF CROYDON PIE & MASH SHOP

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Lunch

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Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible

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4.0

67 reviews

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26

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7

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5

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2

John H

1 contribution

All that is best in Cockney culture

Apr 2024 • family

been eating Pie and Mash for all of my 60+ years. Been to a few shops in my time but Cockney's in Croydon beats the lot. Great food. traditional setting and friendly staff and customers. it takes me back to my East End roots. You walk into a shop full of strangers, get a smile and excellent grub. by the time you finish eating you are in a shop wide conversation. You leave a room full of friends, feeling nicely stuffed and looking forward to your next visit.

Written 26 May 2024

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Sue M

Croydon939 contributions

I didn't visit as they were shut!

Jun 2022 • none

I just wanted to add a PS to my last review, as the times on their board outside the shop don't match their actual opening hours or those given when you google them (at the moment, Google are saying Cockneys is open until 3 pm, whereas they shut at 2. So, as far as I understand it, they are shut Sundays and Mondays and the rest of the week they are open from 10 am to 2 pm (i.e. only for 4 hours). We went to visit them yesterday around 3 pm and, disappointingly, found them shut. I will write another review when we have actually visited but hope this helps people with regard to the opening hours.

Written 24 June 2022

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Brianthelion

Birmingham2717 contributions

Ok for pie and mash

Aug 2021 • solo

Not a five star but still a decent effort. Pies could have been baked more but that's a personal thing for me. Mash ok, liquor fine, tea strong. All ok for a cheap lunch Cash only

Written 18 August 2021

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finnydenizen

Valladolid4 contributions

The best pie mash!

Jan 2025 • solo

The best pie mash you could possibly wish for! And very pleasant surroundings and company. I only wish I had stumbled upon Cockney’s before now.

Written 23 January 2025

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merryterry2014

London84 contributions

Quality

Apr 2024 • family

Decent friendly pie and mash emporium serving up very good pie and mash in my opinion giving the south london top boys Arments a run for their money. Nothing not to like. Highly recommended.

Written 13 April 2024

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karl J

2 contributions

Lovely pie and mash

Mar 2024 • solo

Very nice pie and mash, the filling of the pies were deliciously thick and rich. I got double pie and mash, it was very very filling, kept me going all day.

Written 13 March 2024

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Honky T

1 contribution

Traditional

Mar 2023 • couples

Absolutely spot on, one of the few remaining traditional eateries in Croydon. Seen a few trendier pie places open up but this one’s the real deal. Please never change a thing!

Written 28 February 2024

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Angiep0ps

London105 contributions

Great Pie & Mash with Great Customer Service

Dec 2023 • family

Really nice Pie & Mash that was hot fresh & reasonably priced. the owner is great very friendly, polite, well mannered & welcoming would definitely recommend & return

Written 7 December 2023

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M H

1 contribution

Call whatever it was about!

May 2022 • solo

I've had a missed call from this business today, and I don't understand why I have just been spoken to like a turd on a shoe- because I dared to return the call. The man man I spoke to was extremely abrupt/having midlife crisis, telling me the phoneline was incoming only! (My phone nor screenshot doesn't lie) I still don't understand why they called- especially when I live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne!.

Written 18 May 2022

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Chris W

13 contributions

Real food

Oct 2021 • couples

Took my girlfriend, who hadn’t had pie and mash before and she was glad she did, there are some ropy places out there catering just for tourists, but this gaff is the real deal, very nice food and plenty of banter with the owner

Written 6 October 2021

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Dave

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great

Jan 2020 • none

eaten at the Cockneys pie & mash shop on a regular basis always had good pie & mash, I was raised on pie & mash and used to work in Kellys pie mash shop in Roman road East London when I was a kid. I have eaten at pie shops at Tooting, Brixton, The Cut, Towerbridge road and many more this has to be one of the best.

Written 13 April 2020

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Supersupergirl

England8215 contributions

Cockney comfort food in Croydon

Oct 2019 • none

Pie and Mash is a Cockney comfort food found in East London. It is served with a green coloured parsley sauce known as liquor. As well as pie and mash, you will also find jellied eels on the menu. Most Pie and Mash shops are in East London so it was a surprise to discover Cockney's of Croydon in Croydon serving it all with jellied eels as well. Inside, I loved the style of this place with church benches, Flags and their own re-labelled Jack Daniel whisky bottles which contain vinegar. Without further ado, I ordered the pie and mash with a mug of tea. They were really nice to give me a side of jelly without eels to try. The pie was crispy with minced beef in the middle complimented nicely by the liquor. Adding vinegar to it made it moreish. The eel jelly was as good as expected and again vinegar made it delicious. Finished with a satisfying mug of hot tea. Previously tried F.Cooke in East London which is the oldest, but sadly I haven't posted anything yet so hopefully I will get the time later.

Written 27 October 2019

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Beverly76

Croydon6 contributions

A real let down for the price

Aug 2019 • solo

Had my double pie and mash to take away. The two pies were raw and soggy at the bottom , the so called liquor sauce tasted of water and a few sprinkles of parsley, I’m not sure if changed hands since I last visited but I certainly will not be returning!!

Written 22 August 2019

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Hungry_Iain

Reading20 contributions

A change from the norm

Aug 2019 • friends

While wandering round Croydon I saw this place and as I’d never had chance to try pie, mash and parsley liquor I called in. Staff really friendly and the pie and mash was what I expected - superb with a splash of vinegar. I’ll certainly be back - it’s a pity there aren’t more like this left. Good honest grub with no messing about.

Written 6 August 2019

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Martin M

Greater London23 contributions

Great Pie & Mash in South London

Apr 2019 • solo

I have been to Cockneys now 4 times and staff are always very helpful and friendly with excellent service. The Pie & Mash was very good and you can sit in there traditional seating or take away. Easy to find near Whitgift centre.

Written 4 June 2019

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