Harrington's Eel And Pie Shop

There are many good places to eat in Tooting but it's just off the radar. Finally made a trip because of Harringtons pie mash which became a priority over Vermicelli. I'm so glad I tried it and it was certainly memorable especially the menu as liquor is spelt LICKER. The jellied eels were delicious and they were able to give me extra jelly on a half portion. The liquor was also comforting as you could taste eel in it as well.

Came here to try the traditional pie, mash and licker (their spelling! , which cost around £5. The pie had a thin mince filling, the pastry was chewy and tasted like it had been either sat in a warmer for a long time or microwaved for two long. The mash was lukewarm and lumpy, and the licker had no flavour at all. Sadly we had to leave most of it. However, we are Northern, so the option of gravy instead of licker would have made a big difference to us! The main lady serving was lovely, but the younger boy with her was just stood on his phone sadly.

The pie was as tough as old leather and the inside (what you could find of it) was a thin coating of mince, the mash was so stoggy it had to be spooned onto the side of the plate. I will never know how it got such a high rating. I've tasted very much better. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.

I cannot remember the last time I was in Harrington’s in Selkirk Rd, Tooting. I just had some delivered to Stonehouse, Gloucester, And the taste has not changed, it was still the same gorgeous flavour, quality. Brought back loads of memories, of when I used to go there regularly on a Saturday night with my dear mum. And if we did not eat in we used to have a take away, where you brought your own containers etc. To put the food in. It beats some of the other pie and mash I have tried in the past. Well done Harrington’s you made my day.

Tip -Top grub and staff. LOVE IT. l always enjoy me visits to Harrington with my pal Ray. Can't wait till it's open again.