St Helens Star Best of 2022 top 5 pies revealed

After launching our new Best of 2022 competition in the St Helens Star at the end of last month, we wanted to know where to buy the best pies – sweet or savoury.

In our first Best of 2022 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and stylists in the town with Secret Halo on Boundary Road coming out on top.

This week, pies were the focus and after receiving dozens on nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top five, who will battle it out to be named the best in St Helens.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best For Pies winner from our top five.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our St Helens Star Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (May 5 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday, when we will be asking readers who is the best for nails – salon or mobile - across the borough of St Helens.

OUR 5 BEST FOR PIES FINALISTS:

A Burchall's pie

Burchall’s, Westfield Street, St Helens

With comments like “it’s got to be Burchall’s” and “definitely Burchall’s” this was a popular choice with several people putting forward nominations.

For more details go to facebook.com/pages/Burchalls/410227555720241

Blackburn's in St Helens

Blackburn’s, Cambridge Road, St Helens

“Blackburn’s by a mile” was a resounding endorsement for this St Helens bakery.

For more details go to facebook.com/pages/Blackburns-the-Bakers/275752109124413

A pair of pies from Yates & Greer

Yates & Greer, Tontine Market

Yates & Greer have the best pork pies according to one voter and their pleasant staff also received a mention.

For more details ring 01744 755059

Greenall’s choice of pies was a particular highlight and their creations were a definite hit in the nominations.

E&C Greenall, Duke Street, St Helens

For more details ring 01744 732031

A hot pot pie from Cottom Bros

Cottom Bros, Lock Street, St Helens

Cottom’s hot pot pies were a big hit with customers recommending the speciality dish with one adding the love heart eye emoji and another adding a gold star.

For more details ring 01744 22738