Southend Pier to serve 'London's oldest pie and mash'

The century-old Manze’s on Tower Bridge Road will now serve its famous hand-made pies, mash, and liquor at the Offshore Restaurant.

Darren Lattimer, franchise owner of the pier’s Offshore restaurant, added: "We are delighted to bring the taste of Manze's hand-crafted pies to Southend Pier.

Exciting - Offshore Restaurant team with Pearly King of Peckham (Image: Southend Council)

"They’ve been enjoyed by generations of Britons, and we're excited to introduce them to our menu, offering visitors a delicious taste of tradition as they enjoy the stunning views and seaside atmosphere.

"George the Pearly King of Peckham has already been to visit and approves of our new Manze's menu.

"We will also be catering to various dietary requirements, including vegan Manze’s pies, and visitors can unwind in our fully licensed bar, serving refreshingly cold beers, wine, as well as tea and coffee."

Manze’s menu is available now at the Offshore Restaurant (Image: Southend-on-Sea City Council)

This addition is part of a series of exciting new inclusions to the world's longest pier, all in preparation for the approaching busy tourism season.

Alongside Manze's, the landmark also added a selfie signpost last month, with multiple events planned for the summer.

Visit - Pearly King of Peckham at Southend Pier selfie signpost (Image: Southend Council)

Colin Ansell, chief executive of the council, said: "I am delighted that the legendary Manze’s pie and mash is now available on our pier.

"Our city centre has recently seen the arrival of some well-known culinary names join our well-established independents, and to have the first Manze menu available in south Essex is another boost for our city.

View - pie and mash on Southend Pier (Image: Southend Council)

"We have big plans for our pier this year as we want to attract record visitor numbers and look forward to a host of exciting changes, enhancements, and engaging events this year.

"(This includes) a summer Whitsun Fayre, the return of the Spanish tall ship Galleon Andalucia, a Gin and Rum festival, and our world-renowned City Jam street art festival, which will be fully incorporated on the pier and across the city centre."

New - Southend Pier visitors can now enjoy London's oldest pie and mash (Image: Southend Council)

The Manze’s menu is now available at the Offshore Restaurant on Southend Pier.

For information on Southend Pier's upcoming attractions, visit southendpier.co.uk, and for more on the history of Manze’s, visit manze.co.uk/facts-fame.