Golden Pie

Exceptional Pie & Mash with Warm Service

If you’re yearning for a genuine time machine all dolled up as a beloved London culinary institution, then look no further than Golden Pie. Situated a stone's throw from Battersea Power Station and a short two-minute jaunt from Asda, this gem of an establishment doubles as a nostalgic monument to pie and mash glory while serving it fresh as your grandma’s old Saturday supper. The remarkable juxtaposition of traditional comfort food with super-efficient service knits together splendidly, spearheaded by the evidently charming owner-cum-chef who sprinkles history and flavor in equal measure into every dish he presents.

Venturing inside feels somewhat akin to joining a social club of pie aficionados—the happy banter drifting from patrons, hearty children's laughter in the expansive dining space—all waiting in warm anticipation of generous servings. The mash may once have skirted criticism for its diminutive portion size, but on my visit, the scoops were ample and lovingly paired with a subtly formidable liquor and melt-in-your-mouth pies. Golden Pie wears its "unpretentious delicious" badge with pride, pairing eminently reasonable prices with high-ranking nosh that, quite frankly, makes the recent rise of ubiquitous fast-food chains seem daft by comparison. There’s nothing complex here—just outright good grub offered with an ever-present smile and a side of blissful nostalgia, right down to a whirl at trying jellied eels, an acquired taste I’ve yet to—I dare say—acquire. — Milo Tastemaker