This video was filmed in June 2023, before I had properly started this channel. Having spent the intervening time honing the style of these videos this now feels a bit rough around the edges! I considered delisting it but to my surprise it still seems to get views, so perhaps it's still of some interest. If you want to see a more up-to-date / thorough treatment of the pubs of Leadenhall Market, I've just published this: ruclips.net/video/QoKQeQgDTGg/видео.html
Another interesting video. I must admit, and this is NOT an insult, that I only started watching these videos as I have been confined to barracks, or stuck in my study, with a stinking cold. Im not a natural resident of places like You Tube. Not wishing to spread germs I haven't been going to the pub, so rather absurdly I have been nursing a glass of wine watching videos of what I have been missing! Like GK, Shepherd Neame own some lovely pubs but like Mr Tweed I have never been able to enjoy or appreciate their beer much. But the point I was to make was that Harveys beer can be enjoyed in the Royal Oak in Tabard St near London Bridge. I'm sure that most people here will know that pub but in my experience the beer there, from Harveys, have travelled well from Lewes. The pub has changed a bit since the old guvnor Frank went, but IMHO it is still very good and worth a visit. It is a humble Victorian local, restored some 30 odd years ago, but done so very respectfully.
“Late Victorian bit of ironmongery”. 😂 How I so wish you would write a Tweedy guide to London. It would be a best seller. Another excellent pub crawl. So informative and entertaining. 👏👏🍺👍😀
A couple of my favs in this video (Watling & Dr Butlers Head). I mostly drink in The Ship at Talbot Ct as it's a cracking boozer and near my office in the Walkie Talkie.
Temple Bar actually spent quite some time lost and largely forgotten in the woods at Theobalds Park at Waltham Cross after it was removed from Fleet Street. It was acquired by the Temple Bar Trust in the late 80's, and permsiision was garnted for it to be relocated back in London in 2004 as part of the long-awaited remodelling of the atrocious 60's incarnation of Paternoster Square. Also, Horace Jones, who designed Leadenhall Market and Smithfields Market also designed the old Billingsgate market and, (with Charles Barry), Tower Bridge, all whilst holding the position of city architect. Btw, the big London leather market was over the river in Bermondsey, (and the fine buildings survive there), so Leadenhall more likely gets its name from a previous capacious mercheant's house which had, unusually for its time, a lead roof, and acquired th soubriquet that lives on..
Very entertaining! And well informed. I did wonder how you would fare if you extended your visit! The City is endlessly fascinating, and its pubs have always struck me as being romantically other. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Thank you
Love these pub videos! Really feels like i'm right there on a guided tour (especially if I'm enjoying a pint whilst watching). Looking forward to more!
Thanks Sheridan! I've never done guided tours professionally per se, but back when I was in the corporate world I used to volunteer to entertain visiting colleagues from overseas and it would usually end up being a pub crawl. I made this video before I actually started this channel, if that makes sense (I have another channel, where it didn't really fit), and this video seems a bit haphazard to me now! I've been spending a lot more time on the research and editing of the more recent videos on this channel. I hope that doesn't mean they've become a bit boring compared to these early carefree videos!
@@TweedyPubs Yes, I like the idea that we can see a bit more of the interior of the pubs on your more recent videos. Perhaps you can revisit some of these pubs from your first reviews and get to see them on the inside?
The original Watling Street is thought to have crossed the Thames at Westminster where the river was fordable. The Romans re-routed it through the City and over the first incarnation of London Bridge. Paved remains were found on Cheapside and the nearby Watling Street was just named as a nod to the historic roadway. It was never actually part of Watling Street.
You should have dropped into the George & Vulture, found it by accident the other day & stopped for a glass of wine. This pub is mentioned in the Pickwick Papers & one of the workers spoke at length about the history which was interesting. I found it a fascinating place & was glad I stopped.
Great stuff. Really like your videos. Plenty of interesting/informative/humorous comments and the kind of relaxed presenting style that is very moreish. Nicely done.
The Temple Bar actually stood in Fleet Street originally, but, as you said, it became too narrow for traffic. It was placed in its current position as part of the upgrade to Paternoster square and very good it looks too. Sorry to see the closure of Simpson's Tavern as it could always be relied in for a decent pint. The problem with many London pubs is that the younger generation tend to drink lager and the bar staff do not know how to manage proper ale. If it does not sell, then it becomes stale very quickly and takes on an almost metallic taste. Young's beers were fantastic in their pomp, but unfortunately their Wandsworth brewery closed and Charles Wells took over the Young's brand. The beers are now brewed in Bedfordshire now and do not resemble the original product at all. Very much enjoying your tours.
thanks for the tour, living canada, your about the 4-5 london tours, starting w/ jooles, ive liked them all, plus stephanie jarvis, so theres that end of it.................. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! I bumped into @JoolzGuides once on the street, and told him I liked his videos too, but I think I caught him off guard (he was trying to eat some ice cream if I recall correctly) so it wasn't really the meeting of minds it might have been!
I found your channel a few days ago and I've been binge watching all the episodes and needless to say I really enjoy them! I don't know if you have a video dedicated to great pubs that have been closed down, If not that would also be very interesting. Keep up the good work!
Hi, I share your enthusiasm for London pubs, and real ale Sir, on a personal note, my favourite pub crawls in London are Hampstead, Camden/Kentish Town (The Southampton Arms on Highgate Rd, is real ale heaven), and Islington. Keep up the good work, and supping! 😀
Sorry for the incredibly slow response to this comment! ...but thank you for the kind words, and yes I am also very much a fan of the Southampton Arms.
@@TweedyPubs r u walking a dog? Your arms seemed pinned down by your side and the camera person shoots from shoulder level. Also, why do u not interview the staff? Great videos though
A really interesting Vlog and in particular Watling Street which I was only vaguely aware of in terms of its length and trading significance. Temple Bar was moved twice as it was further rescued from an estate in Hertfordshire after its original location move, as you said due to becoming an obstruction. Certainly some interesting pubs for the next trip to town. I thought the last destination may have been the Blackfriars, which as pub is architecturally stunning inside.
Thanks Neil! I didn't know the Temple Bar had been moved twice! I covered the Blackfriar in another video (more centred on Holborn) but yes you're right that would have been an ideal final stop off as I ended up at Blackfriars station.
The Temple Bar was moved to the Theobalds Estate (now just off of J25 on the M25) and was in a pretty poor state by the time my school's cross country course used to pass it in the 80s. On the pub theme,I believe it was bought by one of the Meux family from the Friary Meux brewery
@@WolfieRon66 Yes i remember the Temple Bar when it was at the Thoebalds Estate, i still live local to that area and there used to be a pub in Waltham Cross called the Temple Bar which was my local pub till it sadly closed.
Love these pub adventures & always appreciate your commentary on local history and architecture. May I ask, if you happen to remember, the brand of that first pint at the Lamb, and whether you liked it? Such a nice amber color, and hopefully made up for the dullness of the burger.
The best book written about London is a book called I never knew that about London. I thought I knew a lot about London because I’ve walked every road and street But the book gives all the history. Great read. Also leadenhall. Got its name because the whole roof was made of lead. Nothing to do with leather. ❤❤❤❤
@0:58 excellent idea. Dine in the building you don't want to look at. Not original though. Can't remember who (possibly Malraux? c 1930) said he always dined in the restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower for that same reason. Only place in Paris he couldn't see the monstrosity.
Bit of a nostalgia fest for me, this! (retired City worker). There is still a Cross Keys pub, I believe it's an old bank, Now probably the Best Wetherspoons around. The beer is always good, I guess because they have such a huge turnover!
I enjoy the personal commentary, if I feel inspired I’ll get on my bike or shank’s pony and take a butchers myself. Actually, catch the train… but appreciate not everyone has that option.
if i am not happy with a pint its going straight back and i ask for either a fresh one, a different pint or a refund, simple not trying to ruffle you feathers mate but do you ever ask for a fresh pint if the one you have is not up to standard? with the prices of drinks through the roof these days, especially central london you expect a pint to be above par
I have to admit to being a bit reticent about that, unless it's really outrageously terrible - I always doubt my own sense of taste. You're right though it is important to give feedback where beer is being sold in bad condition - it's a favour to the next customer as much as anything else.
I do enjoy your videos, but if I may, just way too much “face” time and not enough touring of each location. What’s on tap? Menus…amenities…even a rating scorecard would help. Thanks!
My mate fell down those stairs, seen on the right as you enter the Lamb Tavern. We were at a retirement ‘do’. Had to call paramedics, ambulance, etc. Ruined my whole fuckin’ evening.
@@TweedyPubs He recovered, bless ‘im & skippering our cricket team that very weekend. His memory wasn’t what it was, though. PS. I used to frequent every pub visited in your clip & will be showing it to my 26yr old daughter as a matter of historical record.
Nonsensical, boffo historical speculations. Stick to the pubs, the beer, and the on-site architecture and appurtenances. That said, I'm a subscriber and will remain so.
You could have the camera pointing at your surroundings, rather than being on your face all the time. We would still hear the commentary just as well. But your style is a common failing in most such tours. Gets unbearable after a while.
Sorry to hear that you don't like the presentation format. I try to use a mixture of different shots, and newer videos have increasingly more B-roll / overlays of the pub exteriors / interiors and less "talking head" shots. I personally find when watching other people's videos I like to see a human face from time to time as there's additional communication in facial expressions over and above voice alone, and it makes the whole experience a bit more personable. However different people prefer different styles and that's one of the benefits of RUclips: there are other channels covering pubs which will present the material quite differently. If you don't want to have any more of the videos from this channel recommended to you by RUclips, next time you see one of these videos recommended (either on the RUclips home page or on the side bar), click on the three little vertical dots that appear next to the title when you hover over it, and choose "Don't recommend channel".
This video was filmed in June 2023, before I had properly started this channel. Having spent the intervening time honing the style of these videos this now feels a bit rough around the edges! I considered delisting it but to my surprise it still seems to get views, so perhaps it's still of some interest.
If you want to see a more up-to-date / thorough treatment of the pubs of Leadenhall Market, I've just published this: ruclips.net/video/QoKQeQgDTGg/видео.html
Another interesting video. I must admit, and this is NOT an insult, that I only started watching these videos as I have been confined to barracks, or stuck in my study, with a stinking cold. Im not a natural resident of places like You Tube. Not wishing to spread germs I haven't been going to the pub, so rather absurdly I have been nursing a glass of wine watching videos of what I have been missing! Like GK, Shepherd Neame own some lovely pubs but like Mr Tweed I have never been able to enjoy or appreciate their beer much. But the point I was to make was that Harveys beer can be enjoyed in the Royal Oak in Tabard St near London Bridge. I'm sure that most people here will know that pub but in my experience the beer there, from Harveys, have travelled well from Lewes. The pub has changed a bit since the old guvnor Frank went, but IMHO it is still very good and worth a visit. It is a humble Victorian local, restored some 30 odd years ago, but done so very respectfully.
“Late Victorian bit of ironmongery”. 😂 How I so wish you would write a Tweedy guide to London. It would be a best seller.
Another excellent pub crawl. So informative and entertaining. 👏👏🍺👍😀
A couple of my favs in this video (Watling & Dr Butlers Head). I mostly drink in The Ship at Talbot Ct as it's a cracking boozer and near my office in the Walkie Talkie.
Temple Bar actually spent quite some time lost and largely forgotten in the woods at Theobalds Park at Waltham Cross after it was removed from Fleet Street. It was acquired by the Temple Bar Trust in the late 80's, and permsiision was garnted for it to be relocated back in London in 2004 as part of the long-awaited remodelling of the atrocious 60's incarnation of Paternoster Square. Also, Horace Jones, who designed Leadenhall Market and Smithfields Market also designed the old Billingsgate market and, (with Charles Barry), Tower Bridge, all whilst holding the position of city architect. Btw, the big London leather market was over the river in Bermondsey, (and the fine buildings survive there), so Leadenhall more likely gets its name from a previous capacious mercheant's house which had, unusually for its time, a lead roof, and acquired th soubriquet that lives on..
I'm sure you know about the Crosse Keys over the road from the Leadenhall Market. It's a Spoons, but still a great beer selection.
Very entertaining! And well informed. I did wonder how you would fare if you extended your visit! The City is endlessly fascinating, and its pubs have always struck me as being romantically other. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Thank you
Love these pub videos! Really feels like i'm right there on a guided tour (especially if I'm enjoying a pint whilst watching). Looking forward to more!
Thanks Sheridan! I've never done guided tours professionally per se, but back when I was in the corporate world I used to volunteer to entertain visiting colleagues from overseas and it would usually end up being a pub crawl. I made this video before I actually started this channel, if that makes sense (I have another channel, where it didn't really fit), and this video seems a bit haphazard to me now! I've been spending a lot more time on the research and editing of the more recent videos on this channel. I hope that doesn't mean they've become a bit boring compared to these early carefree videos!
Just finished your recent video, excellent work again! You have a natural gift at being both entertaining and informative. Cheers!@@TweedyPubs
@@TweedyPubs Yes, I like the idea that we can see a bit more of the interior of the pubs on your more recent videos. Perhaps you can revisit some of these pubs from your first reviews and get to see them on the inside?
Hoop and grapes in the Aldgate area is an actual pre great fire of London boozer still extant. Probably worth a visit just because of that.
It had the guts ripped out of it about 20 plus years ago.
The original Watling Street is thought to have crossed the Thames at Westminster where the river was fordable. The Romans re-routed it through the City and over the first incarnation of London Bridge. Paved remains were found on Cheapside and the nearby Watling Street was just named as a nod to the historic roadway. It was never actually part of Watling Street.
You should have dropped into the George & Vulture, found it by accident the other day & stopped for a glass of wine. This pub is mentioned in the Pickwick Papers & one of the workers spoke at length about the history which was interesting. I found it a fascinating place & was glad I stopped.
The original film of the Picknick papers is a fantastic film I’ve watched it many times and know it word for word. Great acting by everyone.
Great stuff. Really like your videos. Plenty of interesting/informative/humorous comments and the kind of relaxed presenting style that is very moreish. Nicely done.
Great videos. Nice tips for my two weeks in London over Christmas and new year.
Thanks, and I hope you have a great time in London!
The Temple Bar actually stood in Fleet Street originally, but, as you said, it became too narrow for traffic. It was placed in its current position as part of the upgrade to Paternoster square and very good it looks too. Sorry to see the closure of Simpson's Tavern as it could always be relied in for a decent pint. The problem with many London pubs is that the younger generation tend to drink lager and the bar staff do not know how to manage proper ale. If it does not sell, then it becomes stale very quickly and takes on an almost metallic taste. Young's beers were fantastic in their pomp, but unfortunately their Wandsworth brewery closed and Charles Wells took over the Young's brand. The beers are now brewed in Bedfordshire now and do not resemble the original product at all. Very much enjoying your tours.
Lamb tavern and no mention of the punch up filmed there in the film Brannigan involving John Wayne and Richard Attenborough !
I had no idea! I must search out a clip of that...
@@TweedyPubsThe most cringe worthy fight ever filmed 🥴
thanks for the tour, living canada, your about the 4-5 london tours, starting w/ jooles, ive liked them all, plus stephanie jarvis, so theres that end of it.................. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! I bumped into @JoolzGuides once on the street, and told him I liked his videos too, but I think I caught him off guard (he was trying to eat some ice cream if I recall correctly) so it wasn't really the meeting of minds it might have been!
Brings back memories, worked on Fenchurch Street in the 90’s and recently on Leadenhall Street, frequented all those Pubs !
Get yourself to the East India Arms in Fenchurch street ol Skool boozer had lots of character back in the day 👍🏻
I found your channel a few days ago and I've been binge watching all the episodes and needless to say I really enjoy them! I don't know if you have a video dedicated to great pubs that have been closed down, If not that would also be very interesting. Keep up the good work!
I have had many pints in the Cockpit over the years. Also The Rising Sun and Baynard Castle, although it’s been a while since I’ve visited.
Hi, I share your enthusiasm for London pubs, and real ale Sir, on a personal note, my favourite pub crawls in London are Hampstead, Camden/Kentish Town (The Southampton Arms on Highgate Rd, is real ale heaven), and Islington. Keep up the good work, and supping! 😀
Sorry for the incredibly slow response to this comment! ...but thank you for the kind words, and yes I am also very much a fan of the Southampton Arms.
So many boozers that I have stumbled out of! Keep up the hard work!
Somebody has to do it!
@@TweedyPubs r u walking a dog? Your arms seemed pinned down by your side and the camera person shoots from shoulder level. Also, why do u not interview the staff? Great videos though
I couldn't find the Lamb, I know why now, liked the Watling and Cockpit looks interesting pub...cheers John👍🍺
Still greatest city on earth
I believe The Cockpit is built on the site of the last London house owned by one Mr. William Shakespeare.
Thanks, Handsome. I'll be there in September.
A really interesting Vlog and in particular Watling Street which I was only vaguely aware of in terms of its length and trading significance. Temple Bar was moved twice as it was further rescued from an estate in Hertfordshire after its original location move, as you said due to becoming an obstruction. Certainly some interesting pubs for the next trip to town. I thought the last destination may have been the Blackfriars, which as pub is architecturally stunning inside.
Thanks Neil! I didn't know the Temple Bar had been moved twice!
I covered the Blackfriar in another video (more centred on Holborn) but yes you're right that would have been an ideal final stop off as I ended up at Blackfriars station.
The Temple Bar was moved to the Theobalds Estate (now just off of J25 on the M25) and was in a pretty poor state by the time my school's cross country course used to pass it in the 80s. On the pub theme,I believe it was bought by one of the Meux family from the Friary Meux brewery
@@WolfieRon66 Yes i remember the Temple Bar when it was at the Thoebalds Estate, i still live local to that area and there used to be a pub in Waltham Cross called the Temple Bar which was my local pub till it sadly closed.
Until quite recently there were still rabbits hanging outside the butchers shops and you could buy cheese and game on Leadenhall market.
Love these pub adventures & always appreciate your commentary on local history and architecture. May I ask, if you happen to remember, the brand of that first pint at the Lamb, and whether you liked it? Such a nice amber color, and hopefully made up for the dullness of the burger.
Update - just realized you identified it later in the video as a Young’s and not particularly good. Looked nice anyway…
@@toddfouts Yes sorry I'm not really much of a fan of Young's beer - not sure what the issue is exactly - but it is a beautiful pub!
Worked at lloyds 1990 to 2006. Anyone remember Wraps wine bar in leadenhall market?. Those that know, know.
The best book written about London is a book called I never knew that about London. I thought I knew a lot about London because I’ve walked every road and street But the book gives all the history. Great read. Also leadenhall. Got its name because the whole roof was made of lead. Nothing to do with leather. ❤❤❤❤
@0:58 excellent idea. Dine in the building you don't want to look at. Not original though. Can't remember who (possibly Malraux? c 1930) said he always dined in the restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower for that same reason. Only place in Paris he couldn't see the monstrosity.
Love a we pub crawl 👏
Leadenhall was great, but Blackfriars was #1 for us on our recent trip to London.
Have you featured the Tom Cribb W1 yet?
I wouldn’t go into a place with Wine Bar in their name and hope for a good pint. 😢
Well thats a good job, it's a Wine House then! It's actually a pretty decent pub.
Bit of a nostalgia fest for me, this! (retired City worker). There is still a Cross Keys pub, I believe it's an old bank, Now probably the Best Wetherspoons around. The beer is always good, I guess because they have such a huge turnover!
I'm guessing you watched the Wetherspoons video featuring the Cross Keys next!
@@TweedyPubs Not before I'd commented. But I used to be a regular in the Crosse Keys. Good breakfast there! Keep the videos coming, they're very good.
I enjoy the personal commentary, if I feel inspired I’ll get on my bike or shank’s pony and take a butchers myself. Actually, catch the train… but appreciate not everyone has that option.
IRONMONGERY!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂
A good show
Thanks Stuart!
if i am not happy with a pint its going straight back and i ask for either a fresh one, a different pint or a refund, simple
not trying to ruffle you feathers mate but do you ever ask for a fresh pint if the one you have is not up to standard?
with the prices of drinks through the roof these days, especially central london you expect a pint to be above par
I have to admit to being a bit reticent about that, unless it's really outrageously terrible - I always doubt my own sense of taste. You're right though it is important to give feedback where beer is being sold in bad condition - it's a favour to the next customer as much as anything else.
The white harte , ten bells , blind beggar , duke of Wellington.....
I do enjoy your videos, but if I may, just way too much “face” time and not enough touring of each location. What’s on tap? Menus…amenities…even a rating scorecard would help. Thanks!
My mate fell down those stairs, seen on the right as you enter the Lamb Tavern. We were at a retirement ‘do’. Had to call paramedics, ambulance, etc. Ruined my whole fuckin’ evening.
Oh no, sorry to hear that!
@@TweedyPubs He recovered, bless ‘im & skippering our cricket team that very weekend. His memory wasn’t what it was, though.
PS. I used to frequent every pub visited in your clip & will be showing it to my 26yr old daughter as a matter of historical record.
Wonderful thank you but why do the roads and streets in the United kingdom smell of wee in 2024
People still urinate
Nonsensical, boffo historical speculations. Stick to the pubs, the beer, and the on-site architecture and appurtenances. That said, I'm a subscriber and will remain so.
The best place to drink beer is Sri Lanka, but not London. Too boring and bad climate... )))))))))))
John wayne had a punch up with Richard attenborough in the film Brannigan 1970s in the Lamb
You could have the camera pointing at your surroundings, rather than being on your face all the time. We would still hear the commentary just as well. But your style is a common failing in most such tours. Gets unbearable after a while.
Sorry to hear that you don't like the presentation format. I try to use a mixture of different shots, and newer videos have increasingly more B-roll / overlays of the pub exteriors / interiors and less "talking head" shots. I personally find when watching other people's videos I like to see a human face from time to time as there's additional communication in facial expressions over and above voice alone, and it makes the whole experience a bit more personable. However different people prefer different styles and that's one of the benefits of RUclips: there are other channels covering pubs which will present the material quite differently.
If you don't want to have any more of the videos from this channel recommended to you by RUclips, next time you see one of these videos recommended (either on the RUclips home page or on the side bar), click on the three little vertical dots that appear next to the title when you hover over it, and choose "Don't recommend channel".
Wonderful thank you but why do the roads and streets in the United kingdom smell of wee in 2024