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

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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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@hroedlyon2954 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Me too! I'd take some mushrooms too!

@LiClan 9 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 9 месяцев назад

And have some 🌶️ on his behalf 🥵🥵🥵

@snapdragon1194 9 месяцев назад

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

@Martin_Priesthood 9 месяцев назад

@@snapdragon1194 👍💪😋🤣😅

@alexandriajohnson6656 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Spot on Alexandria. Have a lovely Christmas!

@alexandriajohnson6656 9 месяцев назад

@GaryEats Merry Christmas Gary & Cameraman 🎁

@GreenoEats 9 месяцев назад

That looked an excellent burger Gary. That bacon was exactly what I would want rather than the rubbish one normally gets. Really enjoyed watching your videos this year, Merry Christmas to you and yours pal.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Hello Greeno. All the best to you mate and have a wonderful Christmas with your family 🎄🎅🏼

@adieedwards9902 9 месяцев назад

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 9 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.

@Peteski-0 9 месяцев назад

Nice one Gary. Agree that a burger needs a proper bun. Merry belated Christmas. And definitely a full review soon please. Place looked lovely 👍

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

@Peteski-0 9 месяцев назад

@@GaryEats thanks Gary. Same to you and family 😊

@Skidoo22 9 месяцев назад

Brilliant, Merry Christmas! 🎅

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. Have a great Christmas!

@TheSparkysdog 8 месяцев назад

Great video Gary, love to see you go back and do a full review. All the best for 2024 to you and the camera man 🍻

@GaryEats 8 месяцев назад

Thank you mate. Will do and Happy New Year!

@MalaysiaBarista 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video . Next time please do a video that includes desert after the main meal :) would be interesting to see what kind of snacks and desert they have there

@GaryEats 8 месяцев назад

Next time I go, I will do a dessert no problem :)

@markw5779 9 месяцев назад

Looked lovely and meaty, 8.5/10 from me.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Good stuff Mark. Have a lovely Christmas!

@markw5779 9 месяцев назад

@@GaryEats you too Gary,and give the cameraman a Pat on the back from me, you both do a grand job👍

@mooncakerabbithender7203 9 месяцев назад

I am interested to know when you order the burger especially as its freshly made, do they ask how you would like it medium ect. it looked deliciously tasty even the cameraman's chips looked nice. Did you leave him many left! ha!! Thankyou for sharing and a Merry Christmas to you Gary

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Didn't ask how I would like it cooked so I presume that's how it's served everytime. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

@matthewharris3993 9 месяцев назад

merry chistmas to you both and thanks.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Have a lovely Christmas Matthew!

@matthewharris3993 9 месяцев назад

@@GaryEats you and your family too.thankyou for amazing videos.

@logtothebase2 9 месяцев назад

Never had a burger in a pub where I wasn't just a little bit disappointed and I like burgers , Maybee it comes down to the setting I anticipate knife and fork comfort food I grew up with and I end up finishing burger and chips, wishing I have made a different menu choice, or just called at McDonalds.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

@DennisHenson-j1q 6 месяцев назад

Good review!

@GaryEats 6 месяцев назад

Very kind thank you

@cbrider726 9 месяцев назад

Garry you shoud try the steak . I would love to hear what its like . Thanks 👍👍👍

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I will do that mate. Have a great Christmas!

@DaleBaker-m8g 9 месяцев назад

Watching your video, was a Christmas eve treat for me Gary. I love how wild ranging your videos are. Happy Christmas to you Gary.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Dale. Have a wonderful Christmas mate.

@kettethomas4603 9 месяцев назад

You know, I think I'm all about the wagyu burger now. Was the burger tender?

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I do like wagyu burgers. It was good!

@davidoldboy5425 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Agreed David. Have a lovely Christmas!

@krispurcell7864 9 месяцев назад

£18 burger hahaha what a hero

@piplee1439 2 месяца назад

But its like a badly decorated 80s two bed?????

@DennisJames-t3c 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@yamanmustafa7574 8 месяцев назад

Keep on eating!!!

@Careonovam 8 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Hope youre doing well :) You got this!

@Dunco3550 9 месяцев назад

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.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed!!

@DuderinoDeux 5 месяцев назад

Aha!

@wendyoldbag6534 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Indeed. Have a great Christmas Wendy!

@FreeFromReligion100 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@alfching2499 9 месяцев назад

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

@jontom8610 8 месяцев назад

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

@andyb6120 9 месяцев назад

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

@britpackdog4545 9 месяцев назад

What do you want for Christmas? Darkness.

@andyb6120 9 месяцев назад

@@britpackdog4545 Rehab with my Jokes LOL

@mattswinnerton9892 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@nerves995 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

You're very kind. Have a great Christmas!

@shortearedowl6754 9 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid at the moment but don't bust a gut, Take it steady. The best things come in small helpings.

@kevintwine2315 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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

@sav7568 9 месяцев назад

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

@andywatts8654 5 месяцев назад

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

@mysteryman5826 9 месяцев назад

I like the look of the chips that came with your burger. I don't think I would enjoy the chips your cameraman got though, They are just to thick for me, they are more like wedges which I really do not enjoy

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

No problem. Have a great Christmas!

@margaretmaskell9985 9 месяцев назад

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

@andyb6120 9 месяцев назад

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

@jeffjones9792 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Have a wonderful Christmas Margaret :)

@rosemarymee 9 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 .

@asadzeethree2726 9 месяцев назад

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

@nigelnigel. 9 месяцев назад

LOL, that old chestnut.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Happy Christmas!!

@pauldorset2124 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Brilliant place!

@paullord3549 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

It really is! Happy Christmas!!

@paullord3549 9 месяцев назад

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

@edeledeledel5490 8 месяцев назад

Urrrrgh! They are the invention of the DEVIL!

@allandavis8201 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@TrueFilter 3 месяца назад

Where are you being served a burger and chips for 9 quid? Get real.

@geordiejones2 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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.

@davidlangley94 7 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 7 месяцев назад

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

@shsh-he5qg 9 месяцев назад

That’s not his local boozer as James lives around my neck of the woods in Chiswick London :) but he’s done well with saving that pub and making in a success

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

The pub is excellent. Have a great Christmas!

@PhilipCockram 2 месяца назад

Great review Gary . And bravo to James for saving a local icon . So many great pubs have closed. I would definitely pay ...17.50 for that, ..and I would .....but James May still owes me a stapler ! It's a long story ...He knows what he did ....

@GaryEats 2 месяца назад

That sounds absolutely shocking, Philip LOL

@DR.LingeringFrey 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@MrStevecc 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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

@peterbishop2552 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@OuterSpaceOwl 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@andrewroberts4736 9 месяцев назад

Brioche buns are a total fad. If you want something different from the traditional burger bun, I like to use a traditional British crusty roll. They are the best for a home made beef burger. £17.50 for burger and chips seems a lot but its the same as a Wimpy half pounder meal . I think that burger looked absolutely delicious. Chips looked nice. I'm not a fan of the skin on chips. 9 from me reduced to 8 because of the service charge. Merry Christmas Gary and I wish you further success with your excellent channel. Would love to see you do a 3 course review there.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed Andrew. Much prefer other buns. Have a lovely Christmas and I will do mate.

@Raylufc 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Same here Ray. Have a great Christmas!

@walterekurtz4320 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Lol. Have a lovely Christmas!

@sav7568 9 месяцев назад

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

@jasonmauracooper3881 9 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 9 месяцев назад

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

@hilarywatts1547 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@cook9648 8 месяцев назад

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

@ricardocasolin1455 Месяц назад

Always enjoy your reviews Gary. Honest, well documented and detailed comments. Keep up the good work!

@GaryEats Месяц назад

That’s really appreciated Richard thank you

@sheilam4525 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Have a lovely Christmas, Sheila!

@Anteater23 9 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.

@colindarroch4022 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Good stuff Colin. Have a great Christmas!

@colindarroch4022 9 месяцев назад

@@GaryEats and a merry Christmas to you.

@snapdragon1194 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@tiggiegillespie4356 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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

@nadeansimmons226 9 месяцев назад

'Complementary water' amused me. It is very rare to sit down at a cafe or restaurant in NZ without them bringing over a bottle of ice cold water and glasses for the people at the table. No one would think of charging for it at all.

@LudiCrust. 6 месяцев назад

Where I live in the US it’s free & ice cold but there are places like Las Vegas where they charge for it. It’s been awhile since I’ve been to Vegas but the last time I was there a glass of water cost the same amount as a glass of Coke. They preferred you ordered soft drinks because it used less water & they had to pump it across the desert to get it there which cost a good amount of money. This was back when everything like food & entertainment was cheap to try to get you to gamble all your money away. In the late 90s you could get a fat juicy prime rib for $5 & a strawberry shortcake that weighed a pound for $2. The basic rooms at any of the big casinos cost $50-60 a night. If you didn’t gamble you could go on vacation to Vegas for Pennie’s on the dollar back then but no free water!

@christianboutell7112 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Christian. Have a lovely Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄

@juliedubberley1192 9 месяцев назад

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

@helenHTID 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@andrewburton9643 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@mariewalmsley6143 9 месяцев назад

Hope his meals are better than his driving.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Lol Marie.

@RosemaryOltarzewski 9 месяцев назад

😂❤

@bojack3827 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Lol, no more Top Gear reviews after this!

@RosemaryOltarzewski 9 месяцев назад

Agree😂❤

@JanetBrown-px2jn 9 месяцев назад

Lovely pub,yes go back for a full meal.Sesame buns,and a burger a lot less cooked,no more than medium.also no fillers in the burger,meat only.I don’t care about the potatoes thick,or thin,just cook them properly.Merry Christmas to you both,and your families.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Have a lovely Christmas Janet!

@andrewhaines3259 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@pastyman001 9 месяцев назад

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

@CiderHead 9 месяцев назад

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

@Team33Team33 9 месяцев назад

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

@andrewhaines3259 9 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!

@jfergs.3302 9 месяцев назад

Nice place, and as someone who never orders burgers, have to say that one looked pretty decent. Though I thought they were a bit stingy with only one rasher of bacon. Re the brioche debate, yeah, i'd prefer a normal bun as well. Sweet bread with a burger..... naarrrr

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Fair enough. Have a lovely Christmas!

@jfergs.3302 9 месяцев назад

@@GaryEatsAnd you too :)

@silentcovemusic 8 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid videos these days. Kudos to you, good sir! Subscribed!! Greetings from the Caribbean

@GaryEats 8 месяцев назад

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

@laederlappen 9 месяцев назад

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 9 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 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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

@robertleach9120 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Robert and have a brilliant Xmas!

@RobsRemixes 9 месяцев назад

Gary get back down there 😂 would love a full review of the food before I decide to head down sometime in the new year.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I will do that for you Rob!

@dannygeorge7909 9 месяцев назад

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

@walterekurtz4320 9 месяцев назад

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

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

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

@walterekurtz4320 9 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..

@Turnbull50 9 месяцев назад

Gary get back down there. The food looked amazing. Merry Christmas to you both. (Can I see the cameraman please)

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Will do. You will find out more about the cameraman soon! Have a lovely Christmas!

@evernautical 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Fair enough. Have a lovely Christmas!

@DavidMeikle-ei7fr 6 месяцев назад

British country pubs are part of our heritage and with local support and visitors, they'll survive the current economic crisis for future generations to enjoy

@GaryEats 6 месяцев назад

Spot on David 👍🏼

@LollypopKay 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Have a great Christmas!

@cryptomonkey6142 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

I totally agree. Have a lovely Christmas!

@philipmckeon8944 9 месяцев назад

I swore to myself I would not watch utube videos over the next few days but when I saw your video pop up I couldn’t resist. Lovely looking burger. Cameraman’s chips looked better. Diddlys weather was cold outside so I prefer James May’s place. Happy Christmas to you both , and stop putting out new content for a couple of days so I can concentrate on the Christmas. 😂😂😂 👍

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Haha Philip. I really appreciate you tuning in and I hope you have an amazing Christmas. Thank you.

@Gordon_Highlander 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@CraigyBMusic 9 месяцев назад

merry Christmas mate, hope you and the family have a good un

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

@steveowen7475 9 месяцев назад

A wonderful place Gary.....my place of choice when I was in Salisbury TERRY PRATCHETT'S PUB of choice as well years ago Fantastic building fantastic location A wonderful Christmas to you Gary you have been a stand out on RU-vid ......your whole attitude and honesty is a welcome antitode to some of the nonsense elsewhere No question these type of reviews are informative and refreshing across all establishments is so welcomed... A great year in front of you....2024 a huge 👍 thumbs up

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Glad you like it mate. Already wished you happy Christmas once but I'll do so again on here, have a great one mate.

@TimK2646 9 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas Gary and the poor suffering Camera Man... Look forward to 2024 and loads of new adventures... assume no Harrods jumpers in your Christmas presents... too generous on your scores sorry Gary, that looked like a SOLID 6.5 of 10

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Happy Christmas!!

@spencermackay9020 9 месяцев назад

What an influencer, honestly.. I found myself providing analytical direction with my little finger today.. there's the beans, on top of the toast.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

🤣🤣

@garethduggan1496 6 месяцев назад

Im a man who struggles to eat ,but you videos make me want to eat so thanks gary keep em coming

@GaryEats 6 месяцев назад

Hope you're ok Gareth. Thanks mate, means a lot!

@charlesjay8818 9 месяцев назад

£17.50 for a burger 🍔 and some chips is a complete ripp off.... And another 12.5% service charge???? Hahaha what a joke But great review

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Charles. Have a lovely Christmas!

@RosemaryOltarzewski 9 месяцев назад

Mmmm i think the final score should have been 9 out of 10. 😂❤ beating that idiot Clarkson hands down 😮😂 just saying. Xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Lol. Thanks for watching!

@lauly33 9 месяцев назад

The people in the immediate Background are SOOO annoying, obnoxious & overly-Loud..I’d have had to and unfortunately been forced to leave / move upon initially sitting down there, on that table depicted 🤦🏼‍♀️

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I'm sorry about that. Unfortunately, very hard to do anything about it. I tried to cut as much out as possible with the cameraman. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

@LewisSelt 9 месяцев назад

I thought the burger looked overdone The ambience looked extremely nice. May I recommend for 2024 The Grove Hotel carvery Hertfordshire probably the best in the UK. I think your viewers would like the review great video wishing you a Merry Christmas

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

No problem. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

@earlbee3196 9 месяцев назад

When we make home-made burgers, we use brioche bun. 🍔 ✌🏻👨🏻‍🦰✌🏻 Brioche bun all the way .

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Fair enough Earl!!

@Richard-gk3kq 9 месяцев назад

Must admit I’m not keen on a brioche bun. Prefer my burger to just have lettuce and a beef tomatoe so you can taste the beef. Pub looked really nice though. I would have scored it a 7 so think you were a bit generous.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

No problem Richard. Have a lovely Christmas!

@chriscobetto9470 26 дней назад

Incredibly average looking for $23 ish for a burger. One piece of bacon?!?!

@GaryEats 25 дней назад

I think it’s a very good pub, Chris

@glenncleave3803 2 месяца назад

Looks bang average wholesale supplied rubbish at inflated prices....

@GaryEats 2 месяца назад

I totally disagree with you, Glenn

@mickdebergerac1143 9 месяцев назад

I would love to see how they come to a costing of £17.50 plus service charge for a burger. It's more what can we charge rather than cost plus profit margin. Same with pizzas, they must be the most over priced food items going, if you are willing to pay that price all well and good, personally I wont. Great vid again mate

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

It's pricy for sure. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

@jonjohnson1978. 8 месяцев назад

Burger looked very nice, your fries looked painfully undercooked unless that was deceiving on screen. I'd have fallen out with you if you'd have taken my chips 😅

@GaryEats 8 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@51madmitch 29 дней назад

Really nice cosy pub, not as big as Clarkson, but he does get hundreds at a time, for me this is perfect, thanks.

@GaryEats 29 дней назад

It was a fantastic pub and great food

@sdm107 9 месяцев назад

That burger looks a bit over cooked for my taste, I like them slightly pink inside. Looked good otherwise!

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

That's fine. I also do!

@jacquibradley1598 7 дней назад

Thought I got there Gary, then found another load, so here I go again. Thank you both. 😋😋🤗🤗

@GaryEats 7 дней назад

Thank you as always ❤️

@blackice09 9 месяцев назад

Wow beautiful video ..love music and editing ..subscribed 👌 😌

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@oprahlovescake6590 9 месяцев назад

Travelling as far as you did to order a burger is criminal. I don't think you can necessarily judge the quality of the food by ordering something as generic as that

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I said I'd go back...

@thaisstone5192 9 месяцев назад

(462) What a PRETTY pub!!! At least you were not stuck sitting outside in the cold like you were at Mr. Clarkson's establishment. And brioche buns are rather more of a fad, in my opinion. Thank you SO much for the review today; hope you, your kith and kin have a WONDERFUL Christmas and Boxing Day!!!

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed. Have a great Christmas!

@conormacdougal2344 9 месяцев назад

I much prefer my burger in a floury bap, or even an English Muffin - not a brioche bun. The burger you ordered did look proper tasty, and as you say chips over fries everyday of the week. For such a 'classy' pub the food had an upmarket price to it too. Your score was about right and im glad that the two Top Gear presenters tied. Going back there for a three course meal is a good idea, however wouldn't two courses be enough? You must have a real ale with though. Was surprised at the cost of steaks, then reviewed it again and noticed that £80 was for a whole kilo of meat, that's four eight oz steaks, i.e. very reasonable.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed. I will try and go back 😊

@Leojw10 9 месяцев назад

My top 3 favourite burger buns sesame bun flour bap bun then brioche bun

@sonyavincent7450 9 месяцев назад

I love the word bap.

@lefuedebout 9 месяцев назад

I hesitate to request you return for a full meal, dreading to think what it would cost when a simple burger costs the best part of a score. Nice looking pub though.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I don't mind. Have a great Christmas!

@kristinecash8605 Месяц назад

❤ Mr May’s pup looks absolutely beautiful. I’m a fan already as the sign , near front for welcome’s you plus your four legged companion. You have won my heart ❤️ already Mr May. The interior is so sophisticated BUT welcoming & cosy & very clean. The food look very appetising. Love Australia 🇦🇺. ✌️🕊️

@GaryEats Месяц назад

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, Kristine 🇦🇺🇦🇺

@willywonka4348 9 месяцев назад

After a long thought, i have realised i do not have any freinds with 4 legs, but do they accept dogs 🐕 ??

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Lol. Have a great Christmas!

@mattford9044 9 месяцев назад

So we're paying £20.00 for a burger now? When did that happen?

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Just a review mate. Lovely pub, lovely location so probably the reason for the price.

@taniaedwards4702 9 месяцев назад

Cheeky Gary pinching Mr Cameraman's chips, I hope you left him at least one!! Cheered me up watching your video today as I'm not well - got the dreaded lurgy - and Chirpy's not well either, so it was a nice bonus to see your review. Burger looked nice and tasty, I would prefer a sesame bun though, as I think brioche is maybe too sweet? Congratulations on how well your channel has grown, looking forward to seeing where you go next year. All the best from Tania and Chirpy 🎄🐦

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

He was able to have a few Tania, haha. Have a lovely Christmas!

@tonyfletcher7524 9 месяцев назад

Another excellent review Gary. I also prefer a sesame seed bun rather than a brioche bun on a burger but it did look a good burger. Do find though places don’t give the fries as much attention as they should. Finally just want to wish you and yours a lovely Christmas

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Tony. Have a lovely Christmas!

@Simon-jj2pu 9 месяцев назад

We cook two type of burgers at home, posh ones with brioche and lettuce etc and dirty ones, like from a roadside cafe with fried onions and plastic cheese and no greenery. The later is with a sesame bun. Mix the two up at your peril, they taste vile

@racs9606 9 месяцев назад

Poor camera man had to share his chips. Lol ! I would def be interested for you to go back and order a 3 course at some point. The burger looked so good. Compared to the Harvester, that was money well spent. Thanks Gary and Merry Christmas!

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

I will definitely do that for you. Have a lovely Christmas!

@mahbali5424 9 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Gary. I don’t eat at pubs, but there are some really nice restaurants where I am in Leicester, hope you get a chance to go there at some point.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

Indeed. I will go soon mate. Have a great Christmas!

@BikeLife154 9 месяцев назад

£17.50 plus a service charge for a burger and chips. Looked nice but too pricey imo.

@GaryEats 9 месяцев назад

No problem. Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

@nigelhunt8275 Месяц назад

To me, the ultimate burger meal is exemplified by James's burger, featuring bacon and tomato relish. These extra elements significantly elevate its value, flavor, and quality. English pubs always resemble a large cottage home, exuding a more inviting and appealing atmosphere.

@GaryEats Месяц назад

Thank you very much for your comment, Nigel