The British are responsible for the invention of most of the pies that we know and love today.
Sweet or savoury - there’s a pie for every occasion.
We asked our readers which shops sold the best pies and pasties in Lancashire.
In no particular order, here is what they said:
7. Powell Pastries
St Annes Road West, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 1RD | 5 out of 5 (16 Google reviews) | "I've never eaten pies like it, easily the best I've ever had." | Google
8. Round & Sons
Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EA | 4.6 out of 5 (191 Google reviews) | "Always good service and tasty food." | Google
9. Grimes of Cleveleys
Victoria Road West, Cleveleys, FY5 1AG | 3.9 out of 5 (46 Google reviews) | "Best 4oz pork pie I have ever eaten." | Google Photo: Google
10. The Uppercrust Craft Bakery
Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0DQ | 4.8 out of 5 (103 Google reviews) | "Best bakery in the area, can not fault this place, highly recommend to anyone." | Google
11. Bispham Kitchen
Red Bank Road, Blackpool, FY2 9HR | 4.3 out of 5 (2,773 Google reviews) | "Nice clean place, friendly staff, good service and good selection of good cakes." | Google
12. Yates' Bakery
Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP | 4.5 out of 5 (260 Google reviews) | "Great selection of pies, soups, sandwiches and desserts." | Google