WHERE TO EAT The best Shepherd's pie in the world (according to food experts)

"Shepherd’s pie, an Ivy favourite, is back to its meaty, mighty best, with good mince, a crown of burnished mash, all surrounded by a sticky lake of proper rich gravy. Magnificent."

"But it's the classic shepherd's pie that most impresses. This is quite an achievement as the dish has been around forever and costs only 15.75 pounds —not bad for a main in London.

"For my main course I chose a Shepherds Pie which was warm and filling, perfect for this time of year. It was very tasty but a little too much. I couldn’t finish it all."

"I opted for the duck shepherds pie, one of the specialities, and found it warm and comforting with good chunks of succulent duck meat and a cheesy potato topping. A rich and substantial dish."

"The duck shepherd's pie, another dish I hadn't tried before and would certainly order when returning."

"10 Places to Escape the Cold With a Warm Fireplace: The Dandelion - Warm up with a Lamb shepherd’s pie and a Wells & Young’s Bombardier."

What a pie, and what a place. British as it could be.

"St Andrews' 10 Best Restaurants & Gourmet Pubs: Forgan's - The menu features delicious twists on British classics, such as the duck shepherd’s pie."

"The last time I had visited Glenary’s, I had a scrumptious Shepherd’s Pie."

"It was delicious. I loved it. In fact, this might have been the height of my Irish eating experiences."