Warrington Guardian Best of 2024 top 8 pie shops revealed

It’s time to reveal the shortlist in our search for Warrington’s best pies but who deserves to take home the title?

After launching our new Best of 2024 competition in the Warrington Guardian just last month, we wanted to know where to buy the best pies – sweet or savoury.

In our first Best of 2024 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the town.

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

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

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Pies shortlist post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) 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 Warrington Guardian (May 2 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, May 5 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.

OUR 8 BEST FOR PIES FINALISTS:

Tomlins Bakehouse

Tomlins Bakehouse, Synge Street, Orford

Nominations say they are “the best flavours in town” with one customer saying “the meat pies are so juicy!”.

Another said: “Just can’t beat Tomlins.”

Tomlins Bakehouse won last year’s Best for Pies in Warrington – can they make it a double?

For more details go to facebook.com/TomlinsBakery

To-Pie-For

To Pie For, Station Road North, Fearnhead

One recommendation said: “These are the best about – no arguments.”

Another happy customer said: “It’s got to be To-Pie-For – 100 per cent.

“Fantastic fillings and flavours that are all made in store.

“I love the pie, mash, peas and gravy meal!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063579068598

Currall's Bakery

Currall’s, Thelwall Lane, Latchford

The pies made at this family-run business are “gorgeous” as are the pasties and cakes.

One satisfied regular said: “100 per cent perfection.”

For more details go to facebook.com/currallsbakery

Austin's Food Emporium

Austin’s Food Emporium, Whitchurch Close, Warrington

The cheese and onion pie gets top billing in the recommendations for Austin’s Food Emporium.

Who fancies one for lunch?

For more details go to facebook.com/austinsfoodemporium

A Ward and Son

A Ward, London Road, Stockton Heath

This was another popular nomination.

The homemade tastes and flavours got a special mention with one customer saying the pork pies are “the best yet”.

For more details ring 01925 264852

The Pork Pie & Pickle Company

The Pork Pie and Pickle Company, Payne Close, Great Sankey

This producer of homemade pork pies and pickles tours the local artisan and craft markets selling their tasty products.

There’s the Great Sankey family pork pie as well as cheese and onion, cheese and ham, and samosa pies.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057448001246

Sextons Bakery

Sextons Bakery on Honiton Way, Penketh and Eagle Brow, Lymm

Established more than fifty years ago, the craft bakers work throughout the day underneath the busy shop, ensuring there’s always a warm and tasty pie available for customers.

The pork pies, meat and potato pies and steak and kidney pies are the most popular.

For more details go to facebook.com/SextonsBakery

The Church Green

The Church Green, Higher Lane, Lymm

Perfect pies are available to eat in the restaurant or purchase in the deli.

At Christmas time, there went festive and served a Christmas dinner pie!

For more details go to facebook.com/TheChurchGreen