Enjoy a piece of perfection at these Lancashire pie stops

Think of pies, and many people will think of Lancashire.  

You can pick up a pie in almost any town at the local butchers, grocery shops and bakeries, but for something extra special this British Pie Week, head along to one of the many restaurants, pubs and cafés across Lancashire that offer this staple.  

Whether you are looking for a traditional pie; a fish pie, which some will argue isn’t a pie at all; or a posh pie you can find it here. Take a look at some of the fabulous venues offering pies on their menus, or with special menus to celebrate the week.  

The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston   

The AA's Inn of the Year 2024 winner, The Cartford Inn, is celebrating in style with a whole specials' menu dedicated to pies from Wednesday 5th March to Saturday 8th March! There will be a meat, fish and even a sweet pie option to choose from across the four days. They include Lamb Shank Pie served with creamy mashed potato, a Lobster Pie which is creamy lobster bisque, salmon, and cod topped with cheesy mash, and a Banoffee Pie Verine of rum-flambéed banana and caramel. 

The Fence Gate, Fence  

Did you know that the record for the most expensive meat pie in the world is held by an Inn in Lancashire? The Fence Gate's former head chef of the Fence Gate Inn Spencer Burge created a pie recipe using Japanese Wagyu Beef, Chinese Matsutake Mushrooms, Winter Black Truffles and French Bluefoot Mushrooms back in 2005 which cost a mouth opening £8,195.  

Visitors in 2025 will be happy to know that the standard menu features a much more reasonably priced Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie with a short crust pastry top, served with savoy cabbage, smoked pancetta and your choice of hand cut chunky chips or creamy mash which will set you back just £14.50. 

Chew's Yard, Preston  

One of the new kids on the block, Chew's Yard is a myriad of bars and traders offering great street food and drinks. Trough, a food offering from local producer Goosnargh Gin includes delicious locally sourced food on its menu, including multi award-winning pies from Great North Pie Co. Choose from 14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale, Classic Lancashire Cheese & Onion or Roast Chicken & Ham. Each pie comes served with home-made mushy pea puree & thick gravy. 

The Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green  

Follow in the footsteps of literary greatness with the Tolkien Trail, and warm up after with a pie from the Shireburn Arms. Choose from a Steak and Bowland Ale Pie with a puff pastry lid, served with chunky chips and mushy peas, or a Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie served with chunky chips, beans and salad. Alternatively head to its sister inns nearby The Assheton Arms in Downham or the Waddington Arms in Waddington. 

Trackside Bar at East Lancashire Railway, Bury  

Enjoy a fabulous train ride through the Irwell Valley from Rawtenstall to Bury on East Lancashire Railway's heritage steam trains, then jump off to refuel at Busy Bolton St Station before your return journey. The menu features a range of English favourites including a homemade Cheese and Onion Pie made with Lancashire and parmesan cheese in a shortcrust pastry served with chunky chips and gravy.   

The Dog Inn at Belthorn, Blackburn  

Grab a pie at Lancashire’s first community owned freehouse. The Dog Inn sits 300m above sea level at Belthorn overlooking the countryside; offering impeccable views of Darwen's Jubilee Tower, Hoghton Tower and Blackpool Tower on a clear day. The restaurant offers formal and casual dining with meals incorporating local ingredients. Head along to enjoy a Lancashire Cheese and Red Onion Pie, served with triple cooked chips, seasonal veg and proper gravy.  

The HAPPA Café at Shores Hey Farm, Burnley 

Open seven days a week, The HAPPA Café is on hand to not only provide you with a fantastic meal at great value, but help the charity raise vital funds to provide a second chance to horses that have suffered. Head along this week to enjoy Andy's 3 cheese and Red Onion Pie, served with chips and beans – a proper good lunchtime treat.   

The Garden Room Eatery at Samlesbury Hall, Samlesbury   

The Garden Room Eatery has pies as a staple on its menu, with flavours changing regularly. Visitors during British Pie Week in 2025 can stop by to enjoy chicken & wild mushroom, steak & blue cheese, four cheese & onion or the delicious Star Cross Lovers pie; beef and bacon in a red wine sauce flavoured with black pepper and thyme! All served with thick cut chips, seasonal veggies and gravy. The menu changes regularly so if you are visiting outside of the week, you can find out pie choices on the specials board!  

Longlands Inn & Restaurant, Carnforth  

Tucked away on the towpath of the Lancaster Canal, you will find the beautiful Longlands Inn and Restaurant. This inn provides great homemade food in a beautiful setting, cooked to perfection. Head along for a lunch time treat with the steak and ale pie, served with mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy from their small plates menu, available from 12 noon to 4:30pm Monday to Saturday.  

Aven, Preston 

If you are looking for the ultimate posh pie, look no further! Aven is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Preston, offering a mouthwatering tasting menu which comes with a beer flight option, and the chance to add their Signature Butter Pie into the mix. This take on the traditional Lancashire butter pie uses all the traditional ingredients but with a twist; the pie is protected by a delicate filo pastry shell with truffled dauphinoise potatoes, allium jam, Lancashire cheese custard inside, topped off with some crispy shallots, chive and
shaved truffle, all presented on a bed of sweet onion gravy. 

If you want to enjoy your mouthwatering pies at home this British Pie Week, head along to Holmes Mill and peruse the Bowland Food Hall, where you can find a great selection. The Pantry by Breda Murphy has a tasty chicken, leek and mushroom pie in their frozen foods range that you can save for later. Countrystyle Meats farm shop also has a huge range of savoury and sweet pies for you to enjoy.