Lake District pie shop wins praise from customers and tourists
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Great North Pie Co in Ambleside has achieved a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor across more than 230 reviews.
Great North Pie Co in Ambleside has won widespread acclaim from fell walkers and tourists, who have described its handcrafted pies as the 'best in Britain'. The dog-friendly venue holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor across more than 230 reviews and is ranked among the top five restaurants in Ambleside on the platform.
Specialising in deep-filled pies encased in rich all-butter pastry, menu staples include 14-hour braised beef with Manchester union lager. One recent customer said the steak and ale pie was 'to die for, the best ever'. Another visitor who stopped in after a hike reported that the chicken pie was 'absolute top quality', describing it as 'full of chicken and flavour with a very buttery pastry served with lovely onion gravy'. One reviewer declared the pies 'definitely the best in Britain'.
Customers have noted that the cosy size of the premises means diners may need to sit outside and potentially wait for food, though reviewers emphasised it is worthwhile. A family visiting in spring praised the 'brilliant pies, brilliant service and a brilliant lunch'.
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- Lake District pie shop hailed as the 'best in Britain'A cosy Lake District pie shop has won widespread acclaim from hungry fell walkers and tourists who have hailed its handcrafted bakes as the 'best in Britain'.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 06:00
- Lake District pie shop hailed as the 'best in Britain'A cosy Lake District pie shop has won widespread acclaim from hungry fell walkers and tourists who have hailed its handcrafted bakes as the 'best in Britain'.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 06:00
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