Opened in Bow in 1926 by a family of Dutch eel traders and in Leytonstone since the 1970s; pies are still baked in 70-year-old gas ovens and it is one of the few shops that keeps live eels.
- Address
- 481A High Rd Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London E11 4JU
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 11:00-15:00; Fri 11:00-19:00; Sat 11:00-17:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- £
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order jellied eels here if anywhere: they are prepared from live eels.
- The chilli vinegar has a real kick (James Dimitri).
- Mostly lunchtime hours; closed Sunday (Google hours).