Britain's 'best' pie shop is found in a small town that many people haven't heard of. Pies are a classic British dish and are eaten all over the country, often bought in or traditional pie shop. A takeaway pie shop will often offer up varieties like and and they have stood the test of time as a favourite treat for many Brits. There are a huge amount of traditional pie shops around the country and everyone has a favourite - but just one was voted the best in the country.

In 2024, the British Pie Awards gave the title of Supreme Champion to Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop near Barnard Castle, County Durham. It beat 35 other sellers to be crowned the "pie of pies" and was described by judges as "well balanced" and "perfectly seasoned and wonderfully flakey". The pie shop is clearly a hit with locals and has an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google, with reviewers calling it "superb" and "delightful".

Middleton-in-Teesdale is a tiny town with jut over 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, Barnard Castle is a small town home to around 5,400 people. The historic market town is located on the north bank of the River Tees and is named after the old castle that it grew around.

The town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is a popular spot for canoeists, anglers and for riverside walks along the Teesdale Way, Deepdale and Flatts Wood, This is Durham reveals. Meanwhile, Barnard Castle is known as a go-to shopping destination where you will find and independent retailers.

Among the tourist attractions in and around the area are The Bowes Museum which houses a wide array of art, Teesside Alpacas and Egglestone Hall Gardens. Of course, there is the castle that gave Barnard its name, which has been loved by those who have visited it before.

"Barnard Castle was a lovely place to visit," said one reviewer on Tripadvisor. "The Bowes Museum is outstanding. The shops are varied and there are some good restaurants. There were also some good one stop shops. We had two nights in the area and felt it was a good decision to stay over."

Another commented: "Beautiful, lovely, historic town with an array of independent shops and great places to eat. The town is a particularly friendly place with fantastic riverside walks, picnic areas and open green spaces. Highly recommend a short stay here."

When it comes to eating and drinking here, popular spots include Valentine's Restaurant, The Three Horseshoes Hotel and Babul's. However, nothing compares to a classic British pie from Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop. The menu here includes fish, chips, , pies and many other chippy favourites.

It has been raved about by locals and visitors alike. One reviewer said of the award-winning pie shop: "Best pies I have ever had! Stopped off here two years ago but they were out of pies. I now know why. We are staying in Stanhope but drove over the the chippy today and I am so glad we did. Superb meat packed steak and kidney pie and lovely chips."

Another said: "Steak and potato pie is delicious, full of chunky steak. The cheese savoury are great too, well worth a visit."

A third wrote: "The Lamb and Potato pie was delicious. I've got to commend the staff as well. Amelia on the counter is ace with her sidekick Jess. Very warm and welcoming with delicious food."

A fourth shared: "This has to be the best chippy in the UK. We've been on numerous occasions and always fish cooked to perfection in crisp batter and , all served by friendly staff - just a pity that we live so far away!"