The Pie Tin

Overview

Tucked away under a tree on Brown Street in Newtown, the Pie Tin is located in a heritage building, with an interior flanked with glass cabinets brimming with pastry delights and a communal dining table where friends and strangers alike can bond over their mutual love of pies. Start with a savoury pie, with a plethora of options to satiate both carnivores and vegetarians alike.

The flavours are offered up on a rotational basis (although you can order any ahead of time with a day or twos notice.) Meat options include classics such as chicken and leak; classic mince with carrots and herbs; shepherd's pie with mash potato; and steak and pepper with green peppercorn gravy. If you're keen to challenge your taste buds and try something a little more daring, more exotic options which may pop up include a pizza pie with ham, artichokes, olives, mozzarella and tomato sauce; Moroccan lamb with pumpkin, raisins and pepitas; and a chicken "parmi" pie which is exactly what it sounds like.

There are plenty of options for vegetarians, too, with the Jerusalem artichoke pie with leek and gorgonzola dolce in a white wine sauce unlike anything you've ever had before. It also makes lentil and coconut curry pies; mac 'n' cheese varieties; Mexican bean pies with casserole and topped with sour cream; and a mushroom stroganoff pie with roast potatoes. 

As you devour your pie you'll notice your eyes glancing over at the cabinet housing the sweet pies. And truth be told, you will probably need that long to decide which of the two-dozen-or-so options to go for. The apple and salted caramel pie is famous in Newtown, with fresh apples poached in a spiced butter, home made salted caramel and a coconut oat crumble. Another to look out for is the Nutella and banana mud pie, which is exactly as indulgent as it sounds.