G Kelly

"The beautiful shop on Roman Road more than likely has a handful of east London small plates  enthusiasts slathering for its pristine art deco fittings and marble-topped tables. But, thankfully, this pie and mash spot is going nowhere. While homemade apple crumbles with jugs of custard should be close to the top of your mind, the pies aren’t half bad either. Pastry is cooked to a crisp on top and the beef mince filling is treated with the care and gravy it deserves. Open since 1939 for good reason." - jake missing

"Since 1937, pie and mash has been served at G.Kelly's on Roman Road, all hand-made in their in-house bakery using a recipe passed down through three generations of East Londoners. The ladies serving the pies are the stars of the show - true East London locals who welcome you into the bosom of G.Kelly's with enthusiasm and charm - giving you all the recommendations and advice a naive first-timer needs. Try the liquor sauce — it’s a misleadingly-named savoury parsley sauce — with pie and mash or go all-out East End with jellied eels seasoned with chilli vinegar and white pepper. If you're brave enough." - Adam Johnson

"For a truly authentic West Ham experience, a plate of pie, mash, and liquor is essential. And for any fans of football firm films, where punches are thrown and pies are noshed, G Kelly on Roman Road is an aesthete’s dream—all art deco fittings and luminous green parsley sauce. If beef pies aren’t your thing, there are wholesomely British servings of apple crumble and custard as well." - jake missing

"The beautiful shop on Roman Road more than likely has a handful of east London natural wine enthusiasts slathering for its pristine art deco fittings and marble-topped tables. But, thankfully, this pie and mash spot is going nowhere. While homemade apple crumbles with jugs of custard should be close to the top of your mind, the pies aren’t half bad either. Pastry is cooked to a crisp on top and the beef mince filling is treated with the care and gravy it deserves. Open since 1939 for good reason. " - Jake Missing

"G. Kelly, Mile End Bow. Since 1937, pie and mash has been served at G.Kelly's on Roman Road, all hand-made in their in-house bakery using a recipe passed down through three generations of East Londoners. The ladies serving the pies are the stars of the show - true East London locals who welcome you into the bosom of G.Kelly's with enthusiasm and charm - giving you all the recommendations and advice a naive first-timer needs. Try the liquor sauce — it’s a misleadingly-named savoury parsley sauce — with pie and mash or go all-out East End with jellied eels seasoned with chilli vinegar and white pepper. If you're brave enough."