The best meat and potato pie in the whole breathing world was at Butlers. Have searched long and hard and never found a pie anywhere that could even lace up its short crust boots. I wasn't a regular but the pies have had a profund effect on my life. I often reflect on what might have been had I got to know Butlers better.
The lesson now is that I don't take decent cafes for granted and every pub crawl in a strange town tries to start with a full English or home made pie.
The nearest to Butlers is The Regency in Westminster. Fantastic place and superb basic food. Next time you're in London try its delights. Google it and you will see it has been in many films, including the 'Layer Cake' scene where the snout has hot tea poured over him..
Am looking for a decent cafe in Bristol to take our lass for Valentines day morning as a surprise treat. Anyone got any tips?