Historic south London pie shop to permanently close doors after 116 years

-Credit: (Image: Streetview)
-Credit: (Image: Streetview)


A popular south London pie and mas shop is to close after 116 years in operation, the owners have announced. Harringtons Pie And Mash on Selkirk Road, in Tooting, will soon shut its doors.

The family-run business said the decision was 'not an easy one', but that they had to 'move forward'. They wrote on Instagram: "As you can imagine it's not been an easy decision for myself and the family to come to, in fact it's been very upsetting when it's been in the family 116 years.

"But unfortunately as a family we've decided we need to move forward, so unfortunately the property is up for sale and once it has sold we will be closing our doors but until we have sold we are still open and selling hot pie and mash for all our beloved customers to enjoy. We would like to thank you all for your custom and all of the wonderful memories over the years.

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"When I have further information I will update all socials, but until then we look for forward to seeing you all. Once again, thank you! It's been a pleasure."

The establishment, who first opened on 1908, quickly became a pillar of the community. So it's hardly surprising that customers were saddened by the news.

An Instagram user commented: "That is incredibly upsetting news, our family have always visited your pie and mash shop, it was my nans favourite meal! I even trek all the way down from Birmingham now to have a delicious pie and mash - I will need to squeeze one more visit in before you go."

"I can’t believe it, our family having being customers since it opened," another stated, while a third added: "Wow, all my children had their first meal there as babies. I’m so sorry you are closing - I hope and pray a pie and mash lover buys it and keeps up the tradition."

Harrington's Pie and Mash is located at 3 Selkirk Road, London SW17 0ER.

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