Harringtons Pie & Mash in Tooting closes its doors for good

Harringtons Pie & Mash, a beloved Tooting institution, has been a community fixture since its establishment.

The shop has been a cherished part of London’s working-class heritage, serving generations with its traditional fare.

Harringtons Pie & Mash, a beloved Tooting institution, has been a community fixture since its establishment. (Image: Harringtons/Paul Gapper) On its last day, regulars queued for one final plate, staff prepared the last meals, and emotional farewells were exchanged as the doors closed for good.

For many, Harringtons was more than just a place to eat.

A long-time customer said: “I’ve been coming here since I was a child.

“It’s heartbreaking to see it go.”

The shop has been a cherished part of London’s working-class heritage, serving generations with its traditional fare. (Image: Harringtons/Paul Gapper) The closure of Harringtons is part of a wider trend of pie and mash shops disappearing from the capital, with rising costs and changing food preferences taking their toll.

While some have adapted or relocated, the closure of Harringtons marks the end of another chapter in London’s culinary history. 

As the shutters came down for the final time, there was a sense of both sadness and gratitude for the memories made, the meals shared, and the legacy that will live on in the hearts of those who walked through its doors.