The upper crust of pies to enjoy in St Helens for British Pie Week

Whether it's pork pies, meat pies or cheese and onion pies or even apple pie, cherry pie and lemon meringue pie, there's something to suit all tastebuds inside a pastry case.

This week is British Pie Week - one of the tastiest weeks of the year!

As British people - and northerners - we love a good pie and as a nation we consume more than £1billion worth of the tasty treats every year.

The British Pie Awards are due to take place in Melton Mowbray tomorrow, Wednesday, with around a thousand pies judged each year across 23 categories and the winner being named Supreme Champion or Pie of Pies.

With endless choices about how to enjoy a pie - hot or cold, sweet or savoury, short crust, filo or puffed pastry - it's no easy task to pick a favourite.

Here are a few places in St Helens where you can pick up a pie to mark British Pie Week, including our Best for Pies 2022 winner Burchall's.

Burchall’s, Westfield Street, St Helens

Customers say “it’s got to be Burchall’s” and “definitely Burchall’s” when it comes to pies so it's no wonder they picked up one of our Best of 2022 crowns. 

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

Blackburn’s, Cambridge Road, St Helens

Blackburn's in St Helens

“Blackburn’s by a mile” is a resounding endorsement for this St Helens bakery with steak pies getting a huge thumbs up.

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

Yates & Greer, Tontine Market

A pair of pies from Yates & Greer

Yates & Greer have the best pork pies according to visitors to their shop.

For more details ring 01744 755059

Cottom Bros, Lock Street, St Helens

Cottom’s hot pot pies are a big hit with customers recommending the speciality dish.

For more details ring 01744 22738

Pimbletts Bakery, Jackson Street, St Helens

A minced steak and gravy pie (Image: Pimbletts)

Lean minced British beef, beef stock, ground white pepper and a pinch of salt - the perfect ingredients!

For more details go to facebook.com/PimblettsBakery

Dawson's Tyldesley, Elliott Street, Tyldesley

A meat and gravy pie (Image: Dawsons Tyldesley)

With more than a dozen different flavours on offer, you'll be spoilt for choice.

For more details go to facebook.com/dawsonstyldesley