im just reaching 40, i guess that could be a reason i am starting to watch kirby's cigar and all sorts of history related etiquettes and gentleman culture. it is a huge education and influence brought on me. thank you
Kirby, your London content is out of this world. Absolutely outstanding. You genuinely know more about the city than many who live there, and certainly produce more fascinating and informative videos than others. I hope you continue to produce London content as there is so much to cover! Private members clubs, ancient shops and wine merchants, historic bars, traditional pubs, and of course the clothing and tailoring scene. We welcome you back to the city at your earliest convenience. You are an honorary Londoner as far as I’m concerned!
@@kirbyallison Try the hotel restaurants they're excellent:- Claridge's Hotel Connaught Hotel Dorchester Hotel Selfridge's Savoy (all changed now but maybe.) 4 Seasons Hotel Basil Hotel - roast Sunday Lunch Ritz - good breakfast Also good food at:- Fortnums Valeries What about the Clubs? Garrick Club Groucho Whites Travel Club Athenaeum ?
@@kirbyallison Shoes: l used to wear Church's always but l think they went down in quality about 15 years ago 🤔 l only wera mocassins in North Cyprus now l'm retired.
August the 12th is opening day for Grouse shooting, the bird you show in your video clip of the five best restaurants in London is a Pheasant just an observation and i agree with your choice of Rules as i have been lucky enough to have eaten there.
I too have had the pleasure of dining at Rules, with their history and importance to details I was a bit disappointed in their spelling of whiskey, in reference to Scotch Whisky on their drinks menu, ie Macallan, etc. Scottish whisky or Irish/American Whiskey is the correct spelling. As a Gunn, you no doubt will know and agree. 😀
Good video however that is a pheasant and the hardest and most prized bird on the shoot is a woodcock. Ive only shot one so far due to their speed, small size and flight angles making them hard to hit
Wiltons is also my ‘go to’ for a convivial lunch in London (if not using my club). Thankfully, they do a seasonal menu, which is quite reasonably priced for two or three courses. Rules is a bit of a tourist trap.
So well presented thank you so much Kirby I would love to blog about food with you one day once my channel grows to a size you would consider. happy new year and all the finest for 2023.
Excellent video! Made me really hungry! Having lived in London for the last 30 years I have been lucky enough to sample all of those establishments more than once. I can only agree with Kirby's assessments which are all spot-on. Kirby, once the travel bans are lifted I hope to see you there.
@@johnwilson4283 Mine wasn’t even a planned vacation, I made profits from an investment so I decided to take myself out, toured around London and dined at some of their top restaurants such as The Araki, and Dinner by Heston to name a few. I really enjoyed myself there, you should definitely try it too. ☺
@@jaluriaja6294 Oh yeah so I’ve been working with a broker for about a year now, she owns a trading platform where you can copy her trades and I’ve been making profits. I make 5% of my daily investments, that’s better than my salary lol 😂
While the original Ivy may still hold its luster, the brand was sold and branched out as a vast amount of chain restaurants all over the UK a couple of years ago so the brand is not quite what it used to be. I have been to Rules and agree has exceptional personality. It's not high fine dining any more but the food is good and the dining room is unforgettable.
Yes. Definitely not talking about any of the franchised stores. It’s like Bob’s Chophouse in the United States. The original here in Dallas is incomparable to the chain.
Fortunately, l frequented these restaurants before l retired to North Cyprus, years ago when they were all excellent. Ive heard they're not so special now but still quite good.
At 6 minutes 58 seconds you speak of Grouse whereas the bird displayed is a Pheasant (m) which are also delicious and the shooting of which wouldn’t start until October (for gentlemen).
Enjoyed the video. If you don't mind a couple of small points regarding pronunciation; langoustines are pronounced "lang-oh-steens" or more commonly "lang-ih-steens", there is only one letter 'n'. The hills where Rules having their own shooting range is the Pennines, it's pronounced "pen-nines" (pen-9's). Hope you don't mind me pointing this out. Thanks.
@@kirbyallison Valeries SoHo was good for Breakfast when l lived in London. Big crunchy croissants eaten alone and brioche with apricot jam mmm mmm Amazing coffee. Check out some new hotels in the City of London they're excellent for breakfast lunch dinner ... (I live abroad now North Cyprus.)
Great tips Chris! This is however the Kirby Allison channel that focuses more on inheritated traditions that in this case is restaurants est over several hundred years and not 1-50 years ago.
Discovering your remarkable videos have been the topic of conversation at work. Often there are times we Brits get a bashing by the media. Your videos are a welcome reminder of the things this country can be proud of 👏
Please check the photo, grouse is not pheasant. Thanks for the ideas. I was booked in Wiltons but then covid came along. Up until 30-40 years ago shot was fairly normal in game
@@greglinski2208 come on fella you gotta do something better than that. Calling me a boomer is hardly insulting when it’s factually wrong. Go and read a book.
Excellent reviews Mr Alison but just one point of order, hope you don't mind. The review of game served at Rules, shows a cock Pheasant but describes it as Grouse. Please keep up the excellent work.....all of which is fascinating and informative!!
Indeed, just came on the comments to point that out. The second point of order is that the first day of the season is called "the Glorious Twelfth" not the "Glorious Twelfth of August"
Yes agree. Also whilst one want shellfish as fresh as possible, the same is not true for game. Young grouse may be consumed on 12 th August, but almost anything else needs to be hung for a week or more. Definitely agree with your no. 1. Before its refurb' Rule's waiters all wore different coloured jackets according to their function and the restaurant was cluttered with cook at table equipment and the walls covered with 19th C cartoons. Best to visit Rules during the main game season (October to February)
When my friend managed Wilton's I used to dine there a good number of times. I got "the special treatment" thanks to my friend, but I can honestly say it's a very special restaurant indeed. I no longer live in London, but I'm sure I will visit again one day. I have one of their plates sssshhh. (a gift).
I love your videos. We always go to Rules when we visit London and come in May. Do you have new information about Simpsons in the strand? It seems to be closed and I can't find information about reopening. This is very strange because it is an institution. We liked it very much there some years ago 😢
Great video, Kirby. I'll definitely visit all of them next time I'm in London. Btw, I see you're now at 185K subscribers. Congratulations! I remember the live streaming party you threw when you hit 100K. That was just a couple of years ago. It's definitely Kirby Allisons's world, and we're all just living in it.
Simpson’s on the Strand has a very nice cocktail bar up the staircase so arrive early and enjoy an aperitif. Then check out all the historic chess memorabilia. It is part of the Savoy Hotel business and you can or used to be able to walk thru between the two. Just be careful which dining room you end up in. I believe you can also book a carving lesson to replicate the trolley service at home.
It's lovely to see that the art of being a gentlemen has not completely vanished in this modern age, I would love to see men embrace this philosophy and way of life.
I have eaten at 4 of these Restaurants not Sweetings. Other nice places from 30 years ago so maybe changed now: Fortnums Claridges Hotel Connaught Hotel Dorchester Hotel Savoy (all changed now but maybe.) 4 Seasons Basil Hotel - roast Sunday Lunch
The mixed grill (at Wilton’s) is to die for Kirby. They have never let me down. At Rules I always start dinner with an excellent ‘Old Fashioned ‘. Can it get any better?
Good selection - and pleased to see Sweetings on the list. I've eaten there 20+ times and it's always a treat. NB, it is only open at lunchtime. Oh and what you showed as a red grouse is actually a pheasant!
The Simpsons you mention certainly is old! However I am correct in the Simpsons I was meaning. This one is the Simpsons that is famous for their Sunday roasts, and Sherlock Holmes. I think they were established in 1828, so I guess that is a newcomer compared to 1757!
Kudos to your knowledge, your focus, your passion and production. Your easy going manner belies the pithy content and direction. Recently discovered your channel. Enjoying it.
Didn't even need to click on this to know that Rules would be No.1! You have to try the jugged hare next time, it's delicious. Excellent summary of quality restaurants that any chap will like.
im just reaching 40, i guess that could be a reason i am starting to watch kirby's cigar and all sorts of history related etiquettes and gentleman culture. it is a huge education and influence brought on me. thank you
Your content just keeps on getting more and more entertaining. Thank you for filling such an interesting niche
I appreciate that!
Kirby, your London content is out of this world. Absolutely outstanding. You genuinely know more about the city than many who live there, and certainly produce more fascinating and informative videos than others. I hope you continue to produce London content as there is so much to cover! Private members clubs, ancient shops and wine merchants, historic bars, traditional pubs, and of course the clothing and tailoring scene. We welcome you back to the city at your earliest convenience. You are an honorary Londoner as far as I’m concerned!
Kind words! I cannot wait to get back there. I aim to be over in July, so hopefully some more filming then!
@@kirbyallison Try the hotel restaurants they're excellent:-
Claridge's Hotel
Connaught Hotel
Dorchester Hotel
Selfridge's
Savoy (all changed now but maybe.)
4 Seasons Hotel
Basil Hotel - roast Sunday Lunch
Ritz - good breakfast
Also good food at:-
Fortnums
Valeries
What about the Clubs?
Garrick Club
Groucho
Whites
Travel Club
Athenaeum
?
@@kirbyallison Shoes: l used to wear Church's always but l think they went down in quality about 15 years ago 🤔 l only wera mocassins in North Cyprus now l'm retired.
Kirby!! That Grouse looked a lot like a pheasant.
Haha. Yeah. We messed that one up.
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
“the red grouse”
*shows picture of pheasant*
I saw that too
Thanks Steve irwin
August the 12th is opening day for Grouse shooting, the bird you show in your video clip of the five best restaurants in London is a Pheasant just an observation and i agree with your choice of Rules as i have been lucky enough to have eaten there.
I too have had the pleasure of dining at Rules, with their history and importance to details I was a bit disappointed in their spelling of whiskey, in reference to Scotch Whisky on their drinks menu, ie Macallan, etc. Scottish whisky or Irish/American Whiskey is the correct spelling. As a Gunn, you no doubt will know and agree. 😀
Good video however that is a pheasant and the hardest and most prized bird on the shoot is a woodcock. Ive only shot one so far due to their speed, small size and flight angles making them hard to hit
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Wiltons is also my ‘go to’ for a convivial lunch in London (if not using my club).
Thankfully, they do a seasonal menu, which is quite reasonably priced for two or three courses.
Rules is a bit of a tourist trap.
What is “flaming yarn”?
Thank you for the video. I am subscribed to your channel and enjoy watching your videos. Thanks again.
Awesome, thank you!
So well presented thank you so much Kirby I would love to blog about food with you one day once my channel grows to a size you would consider. happy new year and all the finest for 2023.
6:56 That's a pheasant
:-) quite so haha
Menu makan
Nasi goreng ayam
Ati ayam goreng tepung
Pindang resep
Bakwan
Kerupuk belut
Working through some of your back catalogue and enjoying it! My only minor note, is that the Red Grouse you pictures is actually a Pheasant.
Excellent video! Made me really hungry!
Having lived in London for the last 30 years I have been lucky enough to sample all of those establishments more than once. I can only agree with Kirby's assessments which are all spot-on.
Kirby, once the travel bans are lifted I hope to see you there.
I plan to be back July 11-17!! Fingers crossed!
Would love to discuss shooting with you as we have a place in the country so tend to go there when its in season
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
What about Dave's Kebabs in Dagenham?
That just give me a good old laugh. Cheers whoever you are.
great concept for a tasting!
I recently went to Wilton’s and was unable to find “Oyshters” on the menu...
That picture is a Pheasent, not a Red Grouse. Also, the 12th is only for Grouse, not the Shooting Season. The main Season isn't until October
Now I don’t have to be ‘that guy’
@@snotrat2 lol
Does anyone remember _Café Gstaad_ lovely coffee? Kensington High St Station? 🤔
Why, when mentioning red grouse, was there an image shown of a ring-necked pheasant? It just seemed odd.
I’m not even trying to cap but London has the best restaurants in the world, great place for a vacation too.
You think so? …. I haven’t been to London tho but my family and I plan on spending our next vacation there.
@@johnwilson4283 Mine wasn’t even a planned vacation, I made profits from an investment so I decided to take myself out, toured around London and dined at some of their top restaurants such as The Araki, and Dinner by Heston to name a few. I really enjoyed myself there, you should definitely try it too. ☺
@@steffan683 That’s great to hear, you mentioned about investments, pls could you tell me more about that?
@@jaluriaja6294 Oh yeah so I’ve been working with a broker for about a year now, she owns a trading platform where you can copy her trades and I’ve been making profits. I make 5% of my daily investments, that’s better than my salary lol 😂
@@jaluriaja6294 It’s safer than losing your money to unprofessional brokers.
I say Kirby! I recognise the table you're at in Wilton's . I once saw the late Margaret Thatcher in that very seat.
That’s a photo of a pheasant not red grouse….
What is that dish called again served on Tuesdays?
While the original Ivy may still hold its luster, the brand was sold and branched out as a vast amount of chain restaurants all over the UK a couple of years ago so the brand is not quite what it used to be. I have been to Rules and agree has exceptional personality. It's not high fine dining any more but the food is good and the dining room is unforgettable.
Yes. Definitely not talking about any of the franchised stores. It’s like Bob’s Chophouse in the United States. The original here in Dallas is incomparable to the chain.
Fortunately, l frequented these restaurants before l retired to North Cyprus, years ago when they were all excellent. Ive heard they're not so special now but still quite good.
Im not trying to be snarky, but pic of the game bird shown is a pheasant, not a red grouse. Huge difference.
Great video but in this case you have a pheasant posing as a grouse. Not the same bird. Beautiful none the less.
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Excellent vid... however, Simpson's was founded in 1828, not 1928
Can you imagine how exquisite their 200th anniversary celebration is going to be in 4 years??
At 6 minutes 58 seconds you speak of Grouse whereas the bird displayed is a Pheasant (m) which are also delicious and the shooting of which wouldn’t start until October (for gentlemen).
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
I can’t find “trafargar” square anywhere!
Simpson's sign says 1828. The graphic states 1928.
You might want to come east london try a curry in brick lane.
As a Londoner, I approve. Come visit soon.
I love this video. Very informative. 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Kirby, Great video of London can i point out you used a photo of a pheasant when you were speaking about red grouse just a pointer.
A video on London's top 5 or 10 luxury hotels would be interesting. The Goring Hotel, Claridge's, Dorchester, Savoy, Rosewood, etc.
What timepiece do you wear as it is a very important aspect of attire
I am hungry now Boss. Thanks.
Enjoyed the video.
If you don't mind a couple of small points regarding pronunciation; langoustines are pronounced "lang-oh-steens" or more commonly "lang-ih-steens", there is only one letter 'n'. The hills where Rules having their own shooting range is the Pennines, it's pronounced "pen-nines" (pen-9's).
Hope you don't mind me pointing this out. Thanks.
I would add this. When followed by a word that begins with a vowel, the word THE is pronounced with a long E. Not the Ivy, but THEE Ivy.
Good information, but we now know you are not a hunter or ornithologist. The picture shown is a Chinese Ringneck Pheasant. Keep up the good work.
Haha. I don’t know how we missed that. I’m certainly it was googled....
@Michael Gray This entire channel is satire and you are too stuck-up to realise so the joke’s on you 😂😭
Love those videos
Modern restaurants you're maybe saving for your next video: Wolseley, Kiln, Kitty Fishers, St John's at Spitalfields and maybe Hawksmoor Air St.
The Wolseley is featured on a forthcoming video on my favorite breakfast spots.
st johns is a must
@@kirbyallison Valeries SoHo was good for Breakfast when l lived in London. Big crunchy croissants eaten alone and brioche with apricot jam mmm mmm Amazing coffee.
Check out some new hotels in the City of London they're excellent for breakfast lunch dinner ...
(I live abroad now North Cyprus.)
Great tips Chris! This is however the Kirby Allison channel that focuses more on inheritated traditions that in this case is restaurants est over several hundred years and not 1-50 years ago.
Surf ‘n’ turf at Harvesters.
I saw the pic of Churchill in Rules but a thought he was known for lunch at the Savoy ?
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us Kirby.
My pleasure!
Discovering your remarkable videos have been the topic of conversation at work. Often there are times we Brits get a bashing by the media. Your videos are a welcome reminder of the things this country can be proud of 👏
Please check the photo, grouse is not pheasant. Thanks for the ideas. I was booked in Wiltons but then covid came along. Up until 30-40 years ago shot was fairly normal in game
Do they capture and kill the game through other means since?
@@Abebe345 I assume it’s not wild game
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Great video Kirby!
Thanks!
Sounds like they all need reservations to eat at these fantastic restaurants. Really need to visit Rules as I love game.
Excellent. I really enjoyed. Hope to meet you one day in person.
Will visit them next Xmas
"The High Pinnies" - also known as the High Pennines
Very good content, love your channel Kirby, nice work.
I thought you were only ‘in and around Mayfair’
I didn't see any Langostino lobster on the menu at Wilton's.
Could you please do a video on the best private members clubs in London.
That’s a tough topic!! Will see. Going to put out a few more videos like this as travel begins to open up.
Thank you Kirby, I always enjoy your content and look forward to more.
Top job Kirby
FINALLY SOME GOOD FOOOOD!
this man woke up and choose "CLASS".
Why do you class veal as game?
I would add The Criterion for a wonderful historic interior.
it's a uninspiring pizza restaurant now. You have to look past all the cheap organza to see the mosaics.
@@bl00dhoney Oh dear, well I haven't been into it for 20 years.
@@bl00dhoney A bit of research shows that the pizza restaurant has closed and the restaurant is still mothballed following a change of ownership.
@@karldelavigne8134 hopefully it'll be revived. Would love if Corbin & King or maybe even Fortnum's took it over.
The grill room in cafe royal was a special dining room
How is the dress code at these historic restaurants?
I would have chosen The Wolseley over Rules any day.. Rules is such an American tourist trap.
You Said red grouse and showed a pheasant…a lot of difference in shooting both mate
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
@@greglinski2208 millennial actually ya muppet. By the sounds of it the only bird you can identify is one from kfc.
@@chriscullen8170 typical boomer response 👴🏻♿️♿️
@@greglinski2208 come on fella you gotta do something better than that. Calling me a boomer is hardly insulting when it’s factually wrong. Go and read a book.
What about breakfast at the Ned?
What about Tubby Issac's Welk stall in the east end?
This suit-tie-shirt combo is something special, so fresh and summery :)
Thankyou so much Kirby, that was an extremely informative review.
I guessed number one correctly. I love afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. M.
Fortnum’s have a restaurant on Jermyn Street - whatever you do there make sure to order the soufflé for desert
@Geezer Butler Thank you. I will definitely try. M.
@@geezerbutler4582 ok boomer this isn’t story time
@@greglinski2208 Past your bedtime?
@@geezerbutler4582 past yours I think boomer. You’re getting cranky. 👴🏻♿️♿️♿️
Excellent reviews Mr Alison but just one point of order, hope you don't mind. The review of game served at Rules, shows a cock Pheasant but describes it as Grouse. Please keep up the excellent work.....all of which is fascinating and informative!!
Indeed, just came on the comments to point that out. The second point of order is that the first day of the season is called "the Glorious Twelfth" not the "Glorious Twelfth of August"
@@p-ran7034 omg! What a stupid mistake! Now people will be confused! May as well take down the video!
Yes agree. Also whilst one want shellfish as fresh as possible, the same is not true for game. Young grouse may be consumed on 12 th August, but almost anything else needs to be hung for a week or more.
Definitely agree with your no. 1. Before its refurb' Rule's waiters all wore different coloured jackets according to their function and the restaurant was cluttered with cook at table equipment and the walls covered with 19th C cartoons.
Best to visit Rules during the main game season (October to February)
When my friend managed Wilton's I used to dine there a good number of times. I got "the special treatment" thanks to my friend, but I can honestly say it's a very special restaurant indeed.
I no longer live in London, but I'm sure I will visit again one day. I have one of their plates sssshhh. (a gift).
I love your videos.
We always go to Rules when we visit London and come in May.
Do you have new information about Simpsons in the strand? It seems to be closed and I can't find information about reopening. This is very strange because it is an institution. We liked it very much there some years ago 😢
Thanks Kirby for whetting my appetite. Can’t wait to return to London and beyond later this year…
Great video, Kirby. I'll definitely visit all of them next time I'm in London.
Btw, I see you're now at 185K subscribers. Congratulations! I remember the live streaming party you threw when you hit 100K. That was just a couple of years ago. It's definitely Kirby Allisons's world, and we're all just living in it.
I have a special cigar resting in the humidor for 200,000! And, yes, we will certainly celebrate with another Black Tie Livestream!
Simpson’s on the Strand has a very nice cocktail bar up the staircase so arrive early and enjoy an aperitif. Then check out all the historic chess memorabilia. It is part of the Savoy Hotel business and you can or used to be able to walk thru between the two. Just be careful which dining room you end up in. I believe you can also book a carving lesson to replicate the trolley service at home.
I rarely leave a comment on a youtube video, but this one is exceptional, this is a very entertaining video. Thanks, Kirby!
This is hysterical!
It's lovely to see that the art of being a gentlemen has not completely vanished in this modern age, I would love to see men embrace this philosophy and way of life.
Gay
Kirby is an old soul...... bon apatite Mr. Alyson.... your are a gentleman and a scholar.
I have eaten at 4 of these Restaurants not Sweetings.
Other nice places from 30 years ago so maybe changed now:
Fortnums
Claridges Hotel
Connaught Hotel
Dorchester Hotel
Savoy (all changed now but maybe.)
4 Seasons
Basil Hotel - roast Sunday Lunch
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
The mixed grill (at Wilton’s) is to die for Kirby. They have never let me down. At Rules I always start dinner with an excellent ‘Old Fashioned ‘. Can it get any better?
This is an excellent video. Makes me want to hop on a plane to London.
👍👍
Brilliant. Well done.
Thanks for this Kirby. Often in London. Some good tips!
Interesting).
Two of my best dinners were at Simpsons and in a private room at Rules.
Fantastic food, service... and great company.
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Good selection - and pleased to see Sweetings on the list. I've eaten there 20+ times and it's always a treat. NB, it is only open at lunchtime. Oh and what you showed as a red grouse is actually a pheasant!
Bet you have not been to a military club before
Have you got the right Simpsons ? Simpsons Chop House in Balls Court, Cornhil dates back to 1757. Simpson's on the Strand is a relative newcomer.
The Simpsons you mention certainly is old! However I am correct in the Simpsons I was meaning. This one is the Simpsons that is famous for their Sunday roasts, and Sherlock Holmes. I think they were established in 1828, so I guess that is a newcomer compared to 1757!
This is very nice, Kirby.
After your mention, I read the Dying Detective short story. Simpsons is right there in the last sentence. Thanks for this. Enjoyable video.
Lol you read the entire book just to read about Simpsons and it was in the last sentence 😂😂😂 what a waste of time 😂😂😂😂😄😄😄
Kudos to your knowledge, your focus, your passion and production. Your easy going manner belies the pithy content and direction. Recently discovered your channel. Enjoying it.
My son and I made reservations at Ivy and Rules based upon your suggestions. We are looking forward to have dimner in both places.
Ok boomer this isn’t story time
Sweetings is truly fantastic!
All amazing places to eat.
The Ivy is probably my favorite restaurant anywhere
5. The Ivy - 🇬🇧 Shepherds's Pie
4. Simpson's In The Strand - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 🔍 fav!
3. Sweetings - 🦪🍤🦞!
2. Wilton's - 🦪 + Fresh Langoustine's🦞!
1. Rules - (est. 1798), Game 🦌, 🪶, 🍸!
Didn't even need to click on this to know that Rules would be No.1! You have to try the jugged hare next time, it's delicious. Excellent summary of quality restaurants that any chap will like.