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

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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[@davidoldboy5425]

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

[@GaryEats]

Agreed David. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@krispurcell7864]

£18 burger hahaha what a hero

[@hroedlyon2954]

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]

Me too! I'd take some mushrooms too!

[@LiClan]

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

[@Martin_Priesthood]

And have some 🌶️ on his behalf 🥵🥵🥵

[@snapdragon1194]

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

[@Martin_Priesthood]

@@snapdragon1194 👍💪😋🤣😅

[@Dunco3550]

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]

Indeed!!

[@DuderinoDeux]

Aha!

[@user-di2of1gc7t]

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]

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

[@yamanmustafa7574]

Keep on eating!!!

[@Careonovam]

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]

Hope youre doing well :) You got this!

[@FreeFromReligion100]

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]

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

[@alfching2499]

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

[@jontom8610]

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

[@wendyoldbag6534]

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]

Indeed. Have a great Christmas Wendy!

[@nerves995]

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]

You're very kind. Have a great Christmas!

[@MrStevecc]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@snapdragon1194]

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]

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

[@mattswinnerton9892]

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]

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

[@paullord3549]

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

[@GaryEats]

It really is! Happy Christmas!!

[@paullord3549]

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

[@edeledeledel5490]

Urrrrgh! They are the invention of the DEVIL!

[@hilarywatts1547]

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]

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

[@cook9648]

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

[@pauldorset2124]

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]

Brilliant place!

[@allandavis8201]

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]

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

[@LollypopKay]

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]

Thank you so much. Have a great Christmas!

[@margaretmaskell9985]

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

[@andyb6120]

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

[@jeffjones9792]

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]

Have a wonderful Christmas Margaret :)

[@rosemarymee]

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 .

[@walterekurtz4320]

Another great review, although I'm that guy, I'm afraid, who'll never quite get his head around a burger and chips ... ANY burger and chips ... costing £17.50. 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]

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

[@GaryEats]

Lol. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@sav7568]

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

[@jasonmauracooper3881]

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]

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

[@peterbishop2552]

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]

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

[@colindarroch4022]

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

[@GaryEats]

Good stuff Colin. Have a great Christmas!

[@colindarroch4022]

@@GaryEats and a merry Christmas to you.

[@andrewburton9643]

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]

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

[@tiggiegillespie4356]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@alexandriajohnson6656]

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]

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

[@GaryEats]

Spot on Alexandria. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@alexandriajohnson6656]

@GaryEats Merry Christmas Gary & Cameraman 🎁

[@redzebra22]

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

[@GaryEats]

Have a lovely Christmas! Thank you :)

[@karldixon2704]

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]

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

[@shortearedowl6754]

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

[@kevintwine2315]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@sav7568]

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

[@andywatts8654]

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

[@Raylufc]

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

[@GaryEats]

Same here Ray. Have a great Christmas!

[@user-qj5hn3rb9d]

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]

Great stuff. Have a great Christmas!

[@antezaric7224]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thank you my friend. Have a great Xmas!

[@silentcovemusic]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@sheilam4525]

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

[@GaryEats]

Have a lovely Christmas, Sheila!

[@Anteater23]

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.

[@StoofaTopDawg]

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

[@GaryEats]

Hope you enjoyed. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@Sr19769p]

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]

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

[@asadzeethree2726]

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

[@nigelnigel.]

LOL, that old chestnut.

[@GaryEats]

Happy Christmas!!

[@robertleach9120]

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]

Thank you Robert and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@JOHNRGRAY]

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]

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

[@JOHNRGRAY]

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

[@briansmith1371]

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]

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

[@geordiejones2]

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]

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

[@GaryEats]

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]

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.

[@applecorp]

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

[@Adamslifesentence]

Agree with that

[@andyb6120]

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

[@lexi67181]

Agree with that

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. Happy Christmas!!

[@jharris947]

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

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. Have a great Christmas!

[@heidifogelberg3544]

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]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@andyb6120]

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

[@britpackdog4545]

What do you want for Christmas? Darkness.

[@andyb6120]

@@britpackdog4545 Rehab with my Jokes LOL

[@OuterSpaceOwl]

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]

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

[@sygazon2318]

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]

Thank you. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@rickypope8076]

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

[@GaryEats]

Happy Christmas, Ricky. All the best!!

[@evernautical]

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]

Fair enough. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@Mikey72182]

*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]

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

[@ovepayne]

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]

You will have a great time 👍🏼

[@ovepayne]

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

[@Mat-eq8mk]

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]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@dannygeorge7909]

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

[@walterekurtz4320]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@walterekurtz4320]

@@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]

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]

Thanks Christian. Have a lovely Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄

[@juliedubberley1192]

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

[@helenHTID]

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]

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

[@davidscott7460]

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]

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

[@cryptomonkey6142]

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]

I totally agree. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@andrewhaines3259]

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]

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

[@pastyman001]

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

[@CiderHead]

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

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

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

[@andrewhaines3259]

@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!

[@Secretariat1964]

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]

You're most welcome. Have a great Christmas!

[@Andytownsend1992]

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]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@mariewalmsley6143]

Hope his meals are better than his driving.

[@GaryEats]

Lol Marie.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

😂❤

[@Gordon_Highlander]

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]

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

[@rodmitchell8576]

I always feel hungry after watching your thoroughly enjoyable videos.

[@GaryEats]

Glad to hear that rod. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@adieedwards9902]

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]

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

[@bojack3827]

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

[@GaryEats]

Lol, no more Top Gear reviews after this!

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Agree😂❤

[@debbiebartlett6526]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thank you 😋 Have a lovely Christmas Debbie!

[@crcolinrae]

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]

Thank you mate :)

[@Fingkregh]

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]

Thank you mate. Have a wonderful Christmas

[@Dave1297]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Dave!! Have a great Christmas!

[@brettbrown9261]

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

[@GaryEats]

Glad you liked it Brett.

[@Steveoqotsa]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much. Have a great Christmas!

[@AngelaDoyne]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Angela. Wishing you a lovely Christmas!

[@KT-sr3ko]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@Essexmark4]

Great true reviews as always,Merry Christmas Gary.have a great one mate

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Mark. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@Essexmark4]

@@GaryEats thank you Gary

[@Ziggylyle]

What a fabulous place, it was sublime and classy. Burger looked good, happy to see the cameraman had his own chip's. Review was great, I laughed at the Christmas jumper😂 Have a great Christmas Gary and your cameraman. Ann.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Ann and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@davidlangley94]

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

[@GaryEats]

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

[@paullee5449]

Thankyou for taking the time to make this festive review ( cracking Xmas jumper by the way) . It's such a busy time watch it crossing the road mate. Costly food but real quality. Gorgeous pub. Merry Christmas Gary.x

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Paul. Glad you like the jumper - have a wonderful Xmas mate.

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

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

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@juliemcgarty4764]

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

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Julie. Have a great Christmas!

[@phillymouse2033]

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]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@olliesgrandad]

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

[@GaryEats]

Have a lovely Christmas!

[@supersilvers]

Your still blowing up Gary! Excellent as always. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@everyone06]

Merry xmas Gary and Camerman. Been a privilege to watch your videos. Hope for more good stuff in 2024. Keep up the good work :)

[@GaryEats]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

[@everyone06]

@@GaryEats Yes thank you.

[@thaisstone5192]

(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]

Indeed. Have a great Christmas!

[@dutchcanuck7550]

After you did Diddly Squat, I was looking forward to this. You didn't disappoint! Merry Christmas Gary!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and have a brilliant Xmas!

[@taniaedwards4702]

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]

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

[@carolgriffiths1682]

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]

Thanks for watching again, Carol!

[@philipmckeon8944]

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]

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

[@seeking_calmness]

Gary, I always enjoy your reviews. Hope you and the cameraman have a nice Xmas.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@phylliscaldwell2027]

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

[@GaryEats]

It was! Have a lovely Christmas!

[@karenclancey2557]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen. Thank you!

[@annecunnings7886]

Yes a full meal review would be good.The burger looked tasty. Happy Christmas to you and the cameraman from Tasmania.

[@GaryEats]

Have a lovely Christmas Anne!

[@TheSparkysdog]

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]

Thank you mate. Will do and Happy New Year!

[@steveowen7475]

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 KZbin ......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]

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

[@amandawright1372]

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

[@GaryEats]

Same to you Amanda. Have a great Christmas!

[@angiemurphy2423]

The pub looks great, food too. Would love to see a full 3 course review in the future, Merry Christmas to you and your cameraman.

[@GaryEats]

Will do Angie. Have a great Christmas!

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

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]

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

[@haroldclarke3267]

A great review Gary you cannot beat a cosy country pub especially with an open fire, great jumper, Have a lovely Christmas and the same goes for the camera man. Cheers mate.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Harold. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@Jbreuhan2]

Gosh, I love your videos. Happy holidays!

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them! Have a lovely Christmas!

[@user-di2of1gc7t]

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

[@GaryEats]

Have a wonderful Christmas Dennis!

[@nadeansimmons226]

'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.]

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!

[@joecotter9014]

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

[@GaryEats]

Have a wonderful Christmas Joe. See you soon.

[@warrenbarns2401]

A nice quick review, burger looked decent and obviously tasted good! Merry Christmas Gary! 🎄

[@GaryEats]

Thanks, happy Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼

[@nikunashi3494]

Great review Gary, you seen like a lovely bloke and I'm sure that why me and a lot of others watch you. I'm sure if Clarkson or May watched this they would have you round for a chat and a complementary meal. Hope you have a nice Christmas.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for that, very kind of you. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@garethduggan1496]

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

[@GaryEats]

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