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Noted Eel & Pie House
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
traditionallocalcasual
About the Vibe
Noted Eel & Pie House is one of those rare East End institutions that's stayed true to its roots for nearly a century. Since moving to Leytonstone in 1978, they've kept making pies the old-fashioned way—handmade daily with their four-generation family recipe, baked in 70-year-old gas ovens. Skip the fancy gastropubs and come here for the real deal: a steaming pie filled with generous Scotch beef, fluffy mash, and that mysterious green liquor that's been perfected over decades. They even went vegan in 2021 for those who want the full experience without the meat.
Known For
- •handmade Scotch beef pies
- •traditional pie & mash
- •secret liquor recipe
- •live eels
- •vegan pie & mash option
Best For
traditional London mealquick lunchlocal dining
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 10, 2026
Authentic East End Pie & Mash
If you're looking for the authentic East End pie and mash experience, Noted is where you need to be. This isn't your average fast food joint—it's a proper institution that's been serving the community since 1978 (originally in Bow since 1926). The pies are handmade daily with generous portions of Scotch beef, baked in ovens that are nearly as old as the shop itself. The mash is simple but perfect—just potatoes and salt, nothing fancy. And yes, the liquor is still that mysterious green stuff that's been the same recipe for generations. It's an acquired taste, but once you get it, you're hooked.
The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a traditional pie shop: no frills, just a friendly counter service and the smell of fresh pies baking. They've kept things authentic by still preparing eels on-site (though now behind closed doors), and they were smart enough to add a vegan option when customers asked for it. It's the kind of place where you come for the food, stay for the history, and leave feeling like you've had a proper London experience.