East Londoners might think they're the only ones who can stake a claim to being the originators of the pie and mash shop, but west London has its fair share of exemplary outlets selling the traditional London far - liquor and jellied eels optional.

If you're in west London and hungry for some pie and mash, here at eight of the best places to head to.

Cockney's Pie and Mash

Cockney's Pie and Mash serves eels and pie dishes with mashed potatoes and traditional parsley 'liquor'. Head to Ladbroke Grove for a slice of history on a plate!

An independent reviewer said: "Authentic pie and mash shops are a rare find in these cosmopolitan times and this authentic and traditional place is a small slice of London's social history.

"I ate in here with four old school friends from the '60s and we all ordered pie and mash."

314 Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5RU - 020 8960 9409

Mother Mash

Mix and match pies (with veggie options), sausages, flavoured mash and gravies are all on offer in this bustling café in Piccadilly.

Mother Mash claims the potato is the "ultimate feel-good food", so come to this restaurant for a heart-warming treat.

26 Ganton Street, Piccadilly, W1F 7QZ - 020 7494 9644

Square Pie

Come and visit the recently refurbished Square Pie shop in Westfield as it celebrates its fifth anniversary.

Square Pie has supplied snacks to Twickenham Stadium, Glastonbury Festival and more! Don't miss out on a tasty meal from Square Pie... Just a stone's throw away from where A. Cooke's stood.

Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, White City, W12 7GF - 020 8222 6697

Harrington's Pie and Mash Shop

Harrington's is a traditional pie and mash shop in south-west London, serving eels, pie and mash and parsley 'liquor'.

A customer review of the shop said: "Lived around the corner most of my childhood, and remember getting it with my nan and aunty from here... And it still tastes the same, I have never found another one to beat it."

3 Selkirk Road, Tooting, SW17 0ER - 020 8672 1877

Golden Pie

Golden Pie is a small, traditional pie and mash shop in Lavender Hill, south-west London. They even serve traditional desserts such as spotted dick to go along with the main courses!

An independent reviewer said: "A wonderfully traditional pie and mash shop, with jellied eels, scrumptious liqueur and even ordinary gravy for those not brave enough to sample the emerald nectar.

"A happy crew behind the counter makes you feel at home."

188 Lavender Hill, Clapham, SW11 5TQ - 020 7924 6333

London Pie and Mash Company

The London Pie and Mash Company are a travelling stall which has catered at festivals, commercial events, weddings and private parties.

Serving up authentic pie and mash, and 'liquor', keep an eye on this company for brilliant old-fashioned grub.

London Pie and Mash Company are a travelling Pie and Mash stall. Visit their website for more details.

Pieminister

Pieminister is an award-winning pie and mash company along the Southbank, offering a range of different-flavoured gourmet pies.

Pieminister even plants one tree in Malawi for every Summer Pie (made with Orchard Pig Cider) bought, so get eating at this pie and mash shop with a heart!

56 Upper Ground, Unit 21-22, Gabriel's Wharf, Southwark, SE1 9PO - 020 7928 5755

Battersea Pie Station

Hailed the best pie in London, Battersea Pie Station in Covent Garden serves up a range of big, light and vegetarian pies to suit every palate.

A reviewer on TripAdvisor said: "A good pie can be a thing of beauty. Tucked away in the Lower Piazza in Covent Garden, this tiny pie shop is providing one of the things that makes Britain great."

Lower Ground Floor, 28 The Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RA - 020 7240 9566