A Food Review of JAMES MAY'S PUB in SWALLOWCLIFFE!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2023
  • One of my subscribers recently emailed me and recommended visiting James May's pub in Swallowcliffe. I didn't know he had a pub but after doing a bit of research, I stumbled upon the Royal Oak. After already reviewing Clarkson's farm, I thought it would be a good idea to compare their burgers and see which one came out on top!
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    / @garyeats

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  • @hroedlyon2954
    @hroedlyon2954 5 месяцев назад +332

    As an American, I look forward to the day when I can visit the UK. However, the more of Gary's videos I watch, the more days I will have to schedule for my visit. There's so many establishments worthy of giving it a go, to paraphrase our culinary guide. Gary's enthusiasm for good meals is contagious. It would be an honor to share a meal with Gary, especially a full breakfast. I think I could convince him to give me his mushrooms ...

    • @hemaccabe4292
      @hemaccabe4292 5 месяцев назад +11

      Me too! I'd take some mushrooms too!

    • @LiClan
      @LiClan 5 месяцев назад

      Be careful about the U.K. They got toys that make a lot of noise over here and the gangs are deadly.

    • @Martin_Priesthood
      @Martin_Priesthood 5 месяцев назад +5

      And have some 🌶️ on his behalf 🥵🥵🥵

    • @snapdragon1194
      @snapdragon1194 5 месяцев назад +11

      Mushrooms are the best, I'd have them any day.

    • @Martin_Priesthood
      @Martin_Priesthood 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@snapdragon1194 👍💪😋🤣😅

  • @davidoldboy5425
    @davidoldboy5425 5 месяцев назад +256

    Well done to James for saving our heritage and making it a place worth visiting and a great review Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +8

      Agreed David. Have a lovely Christmas!

    • @krispurcell7864
      @krispurcell7864 5 месяцев назад +10

      £18 burger hahaha what a hero

  • @Dunco3550
    @Dunco3550 5 месяцев назад +60

    A really nicely presented burger. The perfect sort of pub that if you lived nearby, you could wander in for a nice meal and a few drinks to while away a leisurely relaxing Sunday afternoon.

  • @user-di2of1gc7t
    @user-di2of1gc7t 5 месяцев назад +63

    Gary, your eating videos really help me make it. Going thru radiation treatments, I am not eating. But watching you with the enthusiasm you show, I feel like I just ate. I really look forward to your reviews everyday after treatment, can't wait to see Gary Eats London. Thank you very much.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +9

      Hi Dennis. Sorry to hear that and wishing you all the best mate. Thank you, it means a lot. Have a brilliant Xmas.

    • @yamanmustafa7574
      @yamanmustafa7574 4 месяца назад +1

      Keep on eating!!!

    • @Careonovam
      @Careonovam 4 месяца назад +2

      All the best, you're gonna power through this stuff. Keep your head high, even if life is trying to push it down. You got this.

    • @danwhitfield322
      @danwhitfield322 2 месяца назад +1

      Hope youre doing well :) You got this!

  • @FreeFromReligion100
    @FreeFromReligion100 5 месяцев назад +50

    I went to this pub last year in the summer, with a friend and 3 dogs.
    We ate in the beer garden, which was lovely, and really enjoyed the food.
    The menu was very different. We had kimchi fritters which were superb, and both had different seafood dishes. It was pricy, but my friend ended up ordering 3 starters as she enjoyed them so much.
    It’s buried in the country, but worth the drive if you want a real treat.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +6

      It's superb. I can imagine it's wonderful in the summer. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

    • @alfching2499
      @alfching2499 5 месяцев назад

      I bet it’s bleeding dear at that prat’s pub

    • @jontom8610
      @jontom8610 4 месяца назад

      Just subscribed to your channel and I love your reviews, honest and factual thanks 👍

  • @wendyoldbag6534
    @wendyoldbag6534 5 месяцев назад +54

    What a charming,' traditional' pub..so glad it was saved by James May!...I too would opt for a sesame bun over brioche - and chunky chips over 'fries' ...I have just hit the 'subscribe' for your channel Gary, and wish you and the camera man a Happy Christmas and many more food reviews in the coming year!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Indeed. Have a great Christmas Wendy!

  • @briansmith1371
    @briansmith1371 Месяц назад +2

    I stayed there before he bought it. (American here.) It was absolutely wonderful already. We stayed there for nearly a week. We got to see a local woman walking her dog and a lamb. Set the mood.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Месяц назад

      I'm going again very soon to do the whole menu

  • @paullord3549
    @paullord3549 5 месяцев назад +46

    That burger looks extremely tasty!! Putting gherkins on is definitely a winner.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      It really is! Happy Christmas!!

    • @paullord3549
      @paullord3549 5 месяцев назад

      @@GaryEats happy Christmas Gary, keep up the good work!!

    • @edeledeledel5490
      @edeledeledel5490 4 месяца назад

      Urrrrgh! They are the invention of the DEVIL!

  • @allandavis8201
    @allandavis8201 5 месяцев назад +33

    I was really impressed by the interior of the pub, nice and clean, plenty of space and no overbearing music. The burger looked really delicious, I was getting the old salivation going, the chips looked really nice and well cooked for my taste, I hate overcooked food, the fries didn’t look too bad at all. Thanks for another great review Gary. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇦🇮🇱
    P.S I don’t agree about the price, £17.50 for a burger and fries, that is definitely not in my price bracket, I would say that around the £9.00-£10.00 would be more reasonable, but if that is what people can afford to pay then good luck to them, it’s their money and they can spend it any way they want, doesn’t change the fact that it looked really yummy and I just can’t afford the price.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      A completely fair way of looking at it Allan. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @asadzeethree2726
    @asadzeethree2726 5 месяцев назад +13

    Hope everyone has a great Christmas and a happy New Year 🎊 🎆

    • @nigelnigel.
      @nigelnigel. 5 месяцев назад

      LOL, that old chestnut.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Happy Christmas!!

  • @nerves995
    @nerves995 5 месяцев назад +41

    Gary, you are just great! I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I’m so pleased I did. You have a great way of combining getting to the point and telling us what we want to hear about, while also showing us your fabulous personality. Have a brilliant Christmas and I cannot wait for more videos!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      You're very kind. Have a great Christmas!

  • @MrStevecc
    @MrStevecc 5 месяцев назад +10

    Your unpretentious joy at visiting so many eateries is a real pleasure to behold! Keep it up. I'll be watching.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you my friend. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

  • @pauldorset2124
    @pauldorset2124 5 месяцев назад +10

    We stayed at the Royal Oak just a couple of months ago. You are right about the food quality and ambience, both excellent. The chef is very good, well done to them. The beer is pretty good too! The accommodation needs a refurb, or at the very least a good clean. I would return for a meal but wouldn’t stay over. I should add every member of staff was friendly, polite and helpful which is always a plus.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Brilliant place!

  • @applecorp
    @applecorp 5 месяцев назад +24

    Have to agree on the brioche, I think a traditional sesame seed bun works much better for a burger.

    • @Adamslifesentence
      @Adamslifesentence 5 месяцев назад

      Agree with that

    • @andyb6120
      @andyb6120 5 месяцев назад +2

      How do you find Ronald McDonald in the nudist camp?
      He’s the one with sesame seeds on his buns.

    • @lexi67181
      @lexi67181 5 месяцев назад

      Agree with that

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Indeed. Happy Christmas!!

  • @alexandriajohnson6656
    @alexandriajohnson6656 5 месяцев назад +28

    It's all about what's trendy. For a while over here in New England, Pretzel roll buns were pushed everywhere. Now it seems Hawaiian rolls/sweet buns are getting the big push. I personally love a nice kaiser bun with poppy seeds or sesame seeds .

    • @hardywatkins7737
      @hardywatkins7737 5 месяцев назад +5

      I like a french baguette with poppy seeds. Always hated pretzel buns. For burgers i like just a nice fresh white sesame bap.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Spot on Alexandria. Have a lovely Christmas!

    • @alexandriajohnson6656
      @alexandriajohnson6656 5 месяцев назад

      @GaryEats Merry Christmas Gary & Cameraman 🎁

  • @walterekurtz4320
    @walterekurtz4320 5 месяцев назад +25

    For that price, I wouldn't be quibbling about whether the bun is brioche or sesame, I'd be insisting that it's served to me by Elizabeth Hurley in her birthday suit! Merry Christmas Gary and the camera man. You're both doing a great job.

    • @robinjones6999
      @robinjones6999 5 месяцев назад

      Agree - I think burgers make a lot of money for pubs!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Lol. Have a lovely Christmas!

    • @sav7568
      @sav7568 5 месяцев назад +7

      Knowing my luck I would get served by James May in his birthday suit.

    • @jasonmauracooper3881
      @jasonmauracooper3881 5 месяцев назад

      Totally agree with this comment about price, it's absolutely bonkers how we managed to get to a place where circa £20 is "normal" for a burger and fries. I'm lucky enough to be able to afford these prices, but it still bewilders me.

    • @2spoons
      @2spoons 5 месяцев назад

      Ha ha was just thinking thats a good price for a away from home.... pre cooked (1/4 pounder) Burger and Chips

  • @davidlangley94
    @davidlangley94 3 месяца назад +3

    £17 and only one piece of bacon is criminal, you’re very kind for a “food critic” all being said great videos

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 месяца назад +2

      I don’t like the tag “food critic”. It was Christmas, I was in a good mood 😄

  • @mattswinnerton9892
    @mattswinnerton9892 5 месяцев назад +24

    I recently discovered this channel and love it. It isn’t mad crazy editing or intense music. I much prefer this sort of tone. Bit sad they only gave you one piece of bacon. That feels a little bit frugal. However all looked delicious. Have a great Christmas Gary and co and look forward to whatever content the new year has in store.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you my friend. Need a bit more bacon. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @colindarroch4022
    @colindarroch4022 5 месяцев назад +8

    That looked an exceptional tasty burger and a very nice pub. Mr May you got it right an undoubted 10 from me.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Good stuff Colin. Have a great Christmas!

    • @colindarroch4022
      @colindarroch4022 5 месяцев назад

      @@GaryEats and a merry Christmas to you.

  • @shortearedowl6754
    @shortearedowl6754 5 месяцев назад +14

    Usual clear, fair and balanced review but for an old guy like me you can keep your poncy brioche bun! Give me sesame or something similar every time. Even a french stick is better than a brioche.
    Happy Christmas to you and yours Gary you're the clear lead food reviewer on UK RUclips at the moment but don't bust a gut, Take it steady. The best things come in small helpings.

    • @kevintwine2315
      @kevintwine2315 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m with you on that, I hate a brioche bun

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      I also prefer a sesame bun. Thank you my friend, that means a lot. Have a lovely Christmas!

    • @sav7568
      @sav7568 5 месяцев назад

      Brioche buns are everywhere too making them so hard to avoid. YUK !

    • @andywatts8654
      @andywatts8654 Месяц назад

      You geriatrics have lost your taste buds!! Brioche all the way

  • @margaretmaskell9985
    @margaretmaskell9985 5 месяцев назад +26

    What a lovely looking country pub and the burger looked delicious 😋👍🏻.
    Happy Christmas Gary and Mr camera man.🎄

    • @andyb6120
      @andyb6120 5 месяцев назад +4

      Did you see the behind the scenes video? He is now a skeleton as never gets feed!

    • @jeffjones9792
      @jeffjones9792 5 месяцев назад +1

      After the recent 'chain' establishment poor review, it was great to get back to an independent outlet. What a difference! Yes, please. A full meal review from this venue, please. It was a great review, as always. Thank you for taking us along. To you and your family, cameraman, and his family, a happy Christmas.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Have a wonderful Christmas Margaret :)

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 5 месяцев назад

      I thought the other customers sounded decidedly on the raucous side. I never want to hear every detail of some yahoo’s life. Gary is obviously too nice to comment on the loudness of his fellow customers . Brioche buns are far too sweet for a savoury course .

  • @snapdragon1194
    @snapdragon1194 5 месяцев назад +7

    Hi Gary, So glad to see that you've been to The Royal Oak, I never thought you'd venture into a local area to me, such a treat. My entire family met up there last Christmas for an afternoon gathering in the same room you ate in, it was needed for the amount of family there. It is such a lovely pub and the staff were so accommodating and friendly to us all for our meetup. It's well worth a visit for anyone visiting the area and Gary, you should definitely go back again. Merry Christmas.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      It's a wonderful pub. Staff were lovely as well. Have a great Christmas!

  • @peterbishop2552
    @peterbishop2552 5 месяцев назад +9

    Hi Gary, a great revue. I have eaten twice at the Royal Oak and have sampled the fish and chips and the sliced gammon, both of which were excellent. I also had a cappuccino and a dessert along with a pint of ale. My colleague was so impressed that he booked a table for another occasion. As you say well worth a visit.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Great to hear you enjoy it as well Peter. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @Raylufc
    @Raylufc 5 месяцев назад +8

    That Burger looked fantastic to me, and I love the small menu. I prefer it to an extensive menu

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Same here Ray. Have a great Christmas!

  • @hilarywatts1547
    @hilarywatts1547 5 месяцев назад +10

    Gary your brilliant videos have got me through covid the last few weeks. I have been really poorly but you have cheered me up and helped me to get my appetite back by watching all the delicious meals you vlog! Have a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to watching you in the New Year 🎄 ❤ and thanks from Hilary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      I hope you're feeling a little better now Hilary. Have a great Christmas!

    • @cook9648
      @cook9648 4 месяца назад +1

      Hope you enjoy a few big burgers this year Hilary! 🍔

  • @LollypopKay
    @LollypopKay 5 месяцев назад +3

    Merry Christmas Gary and Camera Man! Your channel is one of the gems I've discovered this year. Looking forward to seeing more from you soon!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. Have a great Christmas!

  • @antezaric7224
    @antezaric7224 5 месяцев назад

    You were very busy last few days Gary. Thank you for everything and Happy Christmas!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you my friend. Have a great Xmas!

  • @redzebra22
    @redzebra22 5 месяцев назад

    Have a wonderful Christmas Gary! Thank you for all your posts…more please! 😀

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a lovely Christmas! Thank you :)

  • @andrewburton9643
    @andrewburton9643 5 месяцев назад +6

    Another great video. Decor looked amazing and lovely Christmas tree. Have to say the burger and the chips looked quality. Keep up the great work Gary and all the best for Christmas and have an excellent 2024 👍🎉👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you Andrew. It's a wonderful pub - have a lovely Christmas!

  • @andyb6120
    @andyb6120 5 месяцев назад +10

    What does Jeremy Clarkson and Amy Winehouse have in common?
    They both used to be on top gear.

    • @britpackdog4545
      @britpackdog4545 5 месяцев назад +1

      What do you want for Christmas? Darkness.

    • @andyb6120
      @andyb6120 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@britpackdog4545 Rehab with my Jokes LOL

  • @jharris947
    @jharris947 5 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful pub, lovely burger and chips. A win, win all the way. Merry Christmas.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Indeed. Have a great Christmas!

  • @karldixon2704
    @karldixon2704 5 месяцев назад

    Shanghai 8am Christmas morning , As a Brit in China a couple of decades now never really been home sick in all that time, until you brought that pup to the screen, memories of similar pups in Dorset, thanks for sharing.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      More than welcome Karl. Hope you're doing well in China.

  • @tiggiegillespie4356
    @tiggiegillespie4356 5 месяцев назад +6

    Great review and fair, full review would definitely be appreciated. Merry Christmas Gary and to the cameraman too🎄🎅🏼🎉

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      I will do that at some point in the summer. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @robertleach9120
    @robertleach9120 5 месяцев назад +3

    This pub looks very cosy & welcoming and the burger is top of the tree along with the delicious hand cut chips. It gets five Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho ,Ho's from me ! Merry Christmas Gary - have a lovely day & looking forward to more great videos once you've recovered from Christmas day lunch ! Another visit to the Royal Oak would be most welcomed !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you Robert and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for bringing us this video gary wot a lovely pub in the country food looked really nice have a lovely Christmas

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Julie. Have a great Christmas!

  • @sygazon2318
    @sygazon2318 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Gary and cameraman. It’s been a joy to watch your videos over the year. Hope you really have a great Christmas.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 5 месяцев назад +11

    What a lovely place and the food looked fantastic for the price, Gary! Hope you and the camera man have a wonderful Christmas!🌲🎅⭐️

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Have a lovely Christmas, Sheila!

    • @Anteater23
      @Anteater23 5 месяцев назад

      17.50 for burger and fries is crazy price. Only one rasher of streaky bacon as well. Did look nice though albeit a bit dry.

  • @geordiejones2
    @geordiejones2 5 месяцев назад +12

    Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman, great vlog as always.
    I must admit im not a Brioche person i do love a good old sesame seed bun.
    This looked a really good burger but i did find the price at £17-50p a little bit naughty, i do hate it when the price is high due to the person who owns the place, rather than the 10 out of 10 quality of the food.
    Hope you both have an amazing Christmas and so looking forward to some more great reviews in 2024.
    Chris.

    • @rockontommy6295
      @rockontommy6295 5 месяцев назад +2

      I know what your saying but in todays world the price is probably spot on.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +3

      Indeed Chris. A little bit pricy and if it wasn't Christmas, I'd probably have been a bit more frustrated with.
      With that being said, have an amazing Christmas yourself and all the best to you and your family.

    • @tirconnell8265
      @tirconnell8265 5 месяцев назад +4

      What annoys me more is the 'service charge'. Either include all your charges in the price or tell customers you're asking them to top up the staff wages.

  • @StoofaTopDawg
    @StoofaTopDawg 5 месяцев назад

    Looks absolutely lush! 😋😋. Thank you so much Gary for all the fab vids! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and looking forward to the 2024 reviews xx

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hope you enjoyed. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @Secretariat1964
    @Secretariat1964 5 месяцев назад

    All the Best Gary Have a Great Christmas and thanks for all the reviews throughout the year and look forward to many more in 2024

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      You're most welcome. Have a great Christmas!

  • @silentcovemusic
    @silentcovemusic 4 месяца назад +3

    The entire production of this video gives off such a comfy, heartfelt vibe. I really like it! It's refreshing compared to a lot of fast-paced, overly-stimulating RUclips videos these days. Kudos to you, good sir! Subscribed!! Greetings from the Caribbean

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. I'm jealous of you in the Carribean.

  • @OuterSpaceOwl
    @OuterSpaceOwl 5 месяцев назад +11

    The grub looked great! I'd have preferred the proper chips too over the fries. Merry Christmas to you, Gary and not forgetting the Cameraman. 🎅🏻🎄☃🎉

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Happy Christmas to you my friend. Hope you enjoy your Christmas pudding!

  • @rickypope8076
    @rickypope8076 5 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas dear Gary!!! Thank you for all the cool vids this year!!! God Bless!!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Happy Christmas, Ricky. All the best!!

  • @davidscott7460
    @davidscott7460 5 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful place and lovely looking food. I wish we had a pub like this in London but always happy to travel if it’s worth the journey…? Another great video

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas! Certainly worth the journey David.

  • @evernautical
    @evernautical 5 месяцев назад +4

    Lovely pub and a nice, seasonal menu. Thought the burger looked a bit dry compared to the Diddly burger personally, and I'm on the fence with Brioche. It works well with smaller patties but all too often dissolves before you've finished. Still, thanks again Gary and Merry Christmas!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Fair enough. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @Mikey72182
    @Mikey72182 5 месяцев назад +5

    *I'm such a big fan of James May and Top Gear/The Grand Tour! Great video mate, class editing.* Have a lovely Christmas mate 🎄

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it Mikey. All the best and have a lovely Christmas!

  • @rodmitchell8576
    @rodmitchell8576 5 месяцев назад

    I always feel hungry after watching your thoroughly enjoyable videos.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear that rod. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @user-qj5hn3rb9d
    @user-qj5hn3rb9d 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Gary , James has always been my favourite of the top gear trio. Glad to see his pub lives up to expectations. Merry Christmas and a happy new year !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Great stuff. Have a great Christmas!

  • @dannygeorge7909
    @dannygeorge7909 5 месяцев назад +3

    Burger looked decent,another rasher was needed,and maybe a few Jalapeños….Merry Christmas to you both!!

    • @walterekurtz4320
      @walterekurtz4320 5 месяцев назад

      There are few things in life that wouldn't benefit from extra bacon and added jalapeños.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a lovely Christmas Danny. The Ivy is the next upload!

    • @walterekurtz4320
      @walterekurtz4320 5 месяцев назад

      @@GaryEats Looking forward to that one. Assuming you haven't already done the review, I recommend you order their shephard's pie. It's their sig. dish, apparently..

  • @christianboutell7112
    @christianboutell7112 5 месяцев назад +5

    A brioche bun really doesn't go with a burger in my opinion, but it's all down to personal choice in the end, another quality review, cheers Gary,and merry Christmas. 🎄💯💥

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Christian. Have a lovely Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄

    • @juliedubberley1192
      @juliedubberley1192 5 месяцев назад +1

      I agree brioche buns are too sponge like and sweet for burgers I think.

    • @helenHTID
      @helenHTID 5 месяцев назад +1

      I completely agree, But not just burgers! I really don't like them for anything savoury. They are a sweet treat to me, Toasted with butter as breakfast or with jam/cream/choc spread as a sweet snack, Or at best as bread and butter pudding with custard YUM! Brioche just does not sit right at all as a sandwich or burger IMO.

    • @christianboutell7112
      @christianboutell7112 5 месяцев назад

      @@helenHTID definitely, sweet and savoury should be kept miles apart, it's either one or the other. 👍💯🥳🎄💥🍻

  • @phylliscaldwell2027
    @phylliscaldwell2027 5 месяцев назад +1

    That burger looked amazing! Beautiful tree 🌲 behind you Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      It was! Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @leanned1821
    @leanned1821 Месяц назад

    What a lovely looking pub. Look forward to visiting there one day soon. Best wishes from Tasmania 👋

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Месяц назад

      Thanks Leanne and hello to Tasmania 👍

  • @cryptomonkey6142
    @cryptomonkey6142 5 месяцев назад +6

    I agree regarding the bun. A brioche bun is trendy, but the sweetness doesn't always compliment the dish overall. A good quality toasted sesame seed bun is much better, in my opinion. Merry Christmas. 🎅

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      I totally agree. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @andrewhaines3259
    @andrewhaines3259 5 месяцев назад +7

    Sadly, pubs are disappearing at a great rate throughout the country. I was out for a drive around the Fylde countryside a couple of months ago, and three pubs, one of which was a regular drinking spot for us in our younger days, were all derelict and possibly due for demolition. I was quite sad about it. The cost of drinks etc and the horrendous tax on everything, has put paid to people being able to go out for lunch, or just to have a drink. It's only going to get worse to be honest.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Very sad to hear after being in the industry for so long.

    • @pastyman001
      @pastyman001 5 месяцев назад

      Not much tax on food. Alcohol taxes came in at 1918 to help pay for the new welfare state

    • @CiderHead
      @CiderHead 5 месяцев назад

      Its heartbreaking how many pubs are closing. Bellends are more interested in buying a cup of coffee

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i 5 месяцев назад

      Its no longer legal to go anywhere in a motorised vehicle and have a drink.

    • @andrewhaines3259
      @andrewhaines3259 5 месяцев назад

      @user-oe1mb9hu9i There are plenty of alcohol free beers and soft drinks to have. That's not an issue. I've not had an alcoholic drink since last new year, ( my wife is on a transplant list, which means we could get a call at any time day or night, so I won't risk it), but I'm have a wee tipple tonight! It shouldn't be a reason not to go to the pub, but it is expensive. Saying that, fish and chips are now a rare treat as the cost has risen exponentially!

  • @debbiebartlett6526
    @debbiebartlett6526 5 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful looking pub and the burger looks lovely,another honest review 😋

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 😋 Have a lovely Christmas Debbie!

  • @handsomenumber1393
    @handsomenumber1393 5 месяцев назад

    Very interesting. Thanks Gary et al..

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @mariewalmsley6143
    @mariewalmsley6143 5 месяцев назад +5

    Hope his meals are better than his driving.

  • @Gordon_Highlander
    @Gordon_Highlander 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hello again Gary. Mate; I have to agree with you that James May’s pub runs circles around DIDDLEY SQUAT but *£17.50* for a burger made my eyes water and the tassels on my sporran wither. That equates to $32.50 in Aussie dollars. That earlier price chart you showed when walking into the pub depicting the cost of a 1000 gram steak for £80.00 and that 1400 gram steak for a hundred quid, sent me into shock. Surely that must be for a whole truck load of cattle. Then again, we breed the finest beef in Scotland. Hey, those cattle are named after me, *ANGUS.* Don;’t I get any royalties? Love the pub though Gary. Surely it runs ring around Clarkesons joint. I’d give it an 8 out of 10 for theburger and minus a MILLION for the cost of the “beast."

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Lol no problem Angus. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @user-di2of1gc7t
    @user-di2of1gc7t 5 месяцев назад

    Gary, Have a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! Thank you, & keep up Eating.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a wonderful Christmas Dennis!

  • @Sr19769p
    @Sr19769p 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, Gary. Thanks for keeping my ol' Dad entertained and happy in the past year, pal - I really appreciate it and so does he. Merry Christmas from Si (me) and my Dad (Michael)
    👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Si and Michael. Much appreciated and I'm happy you're liking the videos. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @bojack3827
    @bojack3827 5 месяцев назад +4

    Top Gear again?? Noooooooooooooooooooo.......that programme should have been cancelled 15 years ago for having the most annoying, contrived idiots on TV!

  • @heidifogelberg3544
    @heidifogelberg3544 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas to you and the Cameraman, and to all of yours. Thank you so much for the many hours of enjoyable content you've put up for us. Best to you and yours, and many happy meals ahead!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 Месяц назад

    Just fell across the channel Gary, really enjoyed this. A lovely looking pub and well done to James May for saving his local pub. Great for the community.. food looked good! ….Smithy

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for commenting Smithy he has done really well with this venture

  • @KT-sr3ko
    @KT-sr3ko 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Gary. Great revue. Went here a year ago and thought it was superb. We have friends near Shaftesbury who took us and it's a great pub. Even thought about moving there as it's such a nice village, but we live a few hundred miles north. Keep on revueing

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Jbreuhan2
    @Jbreuhan2 5 месяцев назад

    Gosh, I love your videos. Happy holidays!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you like them! Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @paulmorgan6269
    @paulmorgan6269 5 месяцев назад

    Gary "Get back down there " in the New Year. Lol. Best love to you
    and your family. Looking forward to 2024.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Haha no problem Paul, Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @AngelaDoyne
    @AngelaDoyne 5 месяцев назад

    thanks Gary,made my day,love your reviews,happy christmas,may you get more and more subscribers,

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Angela. Wishing you a lovely Christmas!

  • @bluecough
    @bluecough 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas to you too, Gary. Hope you have a good one!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Same to you. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @JOHNRGRAY
    @JOHNRGRAY 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another cracking video review.
    Definitely go back again.
    Thank you for the years work with your videos, very much appreciated. 👍🏾 Season's greetings and all the best for 2024 from Birmingham

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you John. I'll be back in Birmingham in the New Year!

    • @JOHNRGRAY
      @JOHNRGRAY 5 месяцев назад

      @@GaryEats
      Kindly let me know where and when please 👍🏾

  • @tessamccarthy5767
    @tessamccarthy5767 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for another excellent review Gary, Hope your Christmas is very enjoyable.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Same to you. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @brettbrown9261
    @brettbrown9261 5 месяцев назад

    The place looks really comfy, and the atmosphere is charming, that village also.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you liked it Brett.

  • @Fireguytrys
    @Fireguytrys 3 месяца назад

    What a wonderful, cosy.video. Beautifully British. X looks lovely

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! 😊

  • @sylviamatthee8172
    @sylviamatthee8172 5 месяцев назад

    A very smart looking and well designed pub. It looked a great burger, but pricey. Have a Merry Christmas! Thank you again.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Spot on. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @davidthomas477
    @davidthomas477 5 месяцев назад

    Go for it Gary, enjoy yourself...looks great! Happy New Year.😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year, David!

  • @ovepayne
    @ovepayne 5 месяцев назад

    Brilliant, Gary and this really makes me more and more convinced that I and my wife must come to England real soon and enjoy the pubs, food, ales and your beautiful countryside!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      You will have a great time 👍🏼

    • @ovepayne
      @ovepayne 5 месяцев назад

      No doubt about that, Gary, I love England and been there several times but it was way too long ago since last time (in 2000!) so we really must come over in the near future!@@GaryEats

  • @Buddybrindle
    @Buddybrindle 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas, Gary! I love your videos!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a wonderful Christmas! Thank you!

  • @Fingkregh
    @Fingkregh 5 месяцев назад

    Great videos, Gary. I love how you don't beat around the bush. Showed your channel to a mate and he likes your style as well.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you mate. Have a wonderful Christmas

  • @Mat-eq8mk
    @Mat-eq8mk 5 месяцев назад +2

    There's nothing better than a rural pub with a roaring fire on a cold day! The food looked great too. Agree on brioche - too rich given it already has a fatty burger, bacon and cheese.
    Thanks for the video. And Merry Christmas!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @amandawright1372
    @amandawright1372 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Gary, both to you and the cameraman. Hope you both (and your families) have a fab Christmas and New Year

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Same to you Amanda. Have a great Christmas!

  • @Andytownsend1992
    @Andytownsend1992 5 месяцев назад

    Recently found your channel. Very refreshing to get a good honest opinions on food I can actually afford!! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @andrewf2741
    @andrewf2741 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas from Canada, thanks so much :)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @MrVxrman
    @MrVxrman 4 месяца назад

    Hi Gary, this is a place i will definitely be visiting this year.
    Yes i would like to see a full review please 🙏
    Thanks for sharing ☕👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 месяца назад

      Excellent. I will do a full review.

  • @crcolinrae
    @crcolinrae 5 месяцев назад

    Recently discovered your channel Gary, and thoroughly enjoying it. Appreciate there is a few others in this area, like big Danny’s, which is also great. But I like the fact you keep it short, sweet to the point, and interesting review locations.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you mate :)

  • @richardgraham2303
    @richardgraham2303 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent stuff , merry Christmas guys 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Same to you Richard!

  • @olliesgrandad
    @olliesgrandad 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks Gary for another cracking review. Food and premises look great. Merry Christmas from Gloucestershire!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @CheshireCat6639
    @CheshireCat6639 5 месяцев назад +1

    Looked my kinda burger..yummy ! Lovely place and ambience, I dont mind any nice fresh bun...(very nice festive jumper)Gary..ty for sharing 🎉
    Merry Christmas to you both...🍾🎄🎁🎉

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @phillymouse2033
    @phillymouse2033 5 месяцев назад

    Wishing you, your intrepid cameraman and your families, the Merriest of Christmases and a Wonderful and Happy 2024! I am looking forward to seeing another year of your wonderful food reviews and new adventures. Love the Christmas jumper! Yes, please go back this nice pub and do a full meal review.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @Steveoqotsa
    @Steveoqotsa 5 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas Gary & cameraman,I’m absolutely loving your content,keep up the “good work”😉

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much. Have a great Christmas!

  • @nicknikipediacaulkin5943
    @nicknikipediacaulkin5943 5 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed your review, Gary, as always. A merry Christmas to you and the cameraman too!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @Dave1297
    @Dave1297 5 месяцев назад

    Just to say, great work as always Gary and loving the Christmas jumper, all the best!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Dave!! Have a great Christmas!

  • @davidpeters9638
    @davidpeters9638 5 месяцев назад

    Happy Christmas Gary look forward to more reviews enjoy

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Have a great Christmas David!

  • @andrewrice6596
    @andrewrice6596 5 месяцев назад

    Nice looking pub. It would be good to see a full review. Merry Christmas.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

  • @joecotter9014
    @joecotter9014 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Gary and Mr Cameraman - thanks for all the content this year and best wishes for 2024!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a wonderful Christmas Joe. See you soon.

  • @lymskiUK
    @lymskiUK 5 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas to you and the family Gary, hope you have a lovely time

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Have a great Christmas my friend!

  • @barrygrigg9068
    @barrygrigg9068 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks, looks lovely.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Good stuff Barry.

  • @richardjennings3049
    @richardjennings3049 5 месяцев назад

    A revisit to take advantage of that beer garden in the summer and try 2 courses. Lovely looking village pub. Merry Christmas to the cameraman and yourself Gary🎄

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      I will be doing exactly that Richard. Have a lovely Christmas!

  • @carolgriffiths1682
    @carolgriffiths1682 5 месяцев назад

    That pub looks fab - so glad it’s saved. Food looked good - must try one of those shiny buns that seem to be popular. Thanks again for your videos - love watching them 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching again, Carol!

  • @adieedwards9902
    @adieedwards9902 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Gary,
    Firstly a great Christmas to you also.
    Have to admit, I get very envious watching these burger reviews. I was unfortunate enough to get a tic bit a few years ago while walking the dogs and since that have been allergic to beef. Watching all of these great burger reviews makes me so sad at what I am unable to do.
    That being said, I enjoy watching every one! Keep eating those burgers for me. Each one is a happy memory of ones I have eaten in the past. My favourite was at a place called Dormy House in West Runton, Norfolk.
    Once again Merry Christmas to your and yours, and I look forward to seeing more of you in the New Year.
    Adie

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I'm sorry to hear that Adie, I hope you're okay and wishing you all the best.

  • @karenclancey2557
    @karenclancey2557 3 месяца назад

    Great review . To described the food so eloquently to the point I could nearly taste every thing . What a lovely pub , worth a visit great score as well thank you⭐️🤩👏🙏🏼💙

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Karen. Thank you!

  • @laederlappen
    @laederlappen 5 месяцев назад +2

    Love good country side pubs. Most tourists sadly never see this side of England/UK. It's all about central London's busy shopping streets and pricy tourist attractions..

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 5 месяцев назад

      Tourists do visit other uk cities aswell like Edinburgh Manchester and Cardiff but yeah most visit London due to there being many things to do and explore

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 5 месяцев назад

      Tourists do visit the countryside in UK but its quite rare as most visit towns and citys in uk

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 месяцев назад

      A wonderful pub. Highly recommend. Have a great Christmas!