A Food Review of the FAMOUS EMMERDALE PUB in YORKSHIRE!

Now, I don't consider myself a soap watcher but when in Yorkshire, I thought it was only right to check out the famous Emmerdale pub in Esholt. Can you believe it was used in the set between 1976-1998? An incredible bit of history!
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[@lewilewis3944]

Gorgeous. The cob of corn is grown next to the tea plantation on Ilkley Moor, the famous supplier for Yorkshire Gold. I can proudly say I haven't watched any soaps for 20+ years.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you liked it. Me neither 🤣

[@terranceparsons5185]

Global warming eh! 😁😁😁

[@neilpalmer230]

Tea plantation on Ilkley Moor, boy that's an old joke. ;-)

[@lewilewis3944]

@@neilpalmer230 Yup, I first made it a few years ago, good to see you've heard it, it's one of my better ones.

[@TwoFingeredMamma]

What do you mean you havn't watched any social engineering programming in 20 years? How is the government supposed to control you now?

[@martindoyle7077]

Only found you the other week and I would say your one of the best well done 🇮🇪

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Martin!!

[@carlwyatt5036]

He is the best

[@olliesgrandad]

A very fair and balanced review. Have enjoyed many holidays in North Yorkshire over the past 50 years and there are some great pubs to eat in. One of my favourites is The Boardwalk at Lealholm which is about 20 minutes from Whitby. Might need to book that one as it gets very busy on a Sunday for Sunday Dinner.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!

[@GreenoEats]

The ribs looked really good, making my mouth water 😀 nice to see a place giving a whole cob of corn too

[@GaryEats]

Lol good stuff Greeno. Hope you're well mate.

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Love that you did the typical thing us Brits say when we’re asked if everything’s ok and said yes it’s lovely thank you 😂

[@geebee6737]

I used to be that person until I read a review were a poster left negative feedback and the café responded and asked why didn't you mention this while you were in the shop ? I thought this to be a perfectly fair comment so when asked now I say something along the lines of very nice thank you but the chips not to my liking , gives them chance to respond in person.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. To be honest, I will only ever ask for feedback if the food is inedible, don’t want to distort the review!

[@liamkatt6434]

@@geebee6737 I worked in HMP Brixton 1979/80. The mess had a cook (a prison officer) who was legendary for his ill temper. The food was cheap and very good. We were served by prisoners. A dining companion of mine said that he had a maggot on his lettuce. he flicked it away and continuously berated the server. As we left the cook appeared. He asked who had the maggot? I pointed to my colleague. My colleague said he had flicked it away. The cook head butted him. He asked me how my meal had been. 'Superb!' I said. The next day I received double sausages on my breakfast. Moral: 'Don't complain".

[@pauldrumwell4922]

Thanks Gary for another great review and a glimpse into a place of televisual history. That chip oil was well past its best.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Yep, not great!

[@samtaholo]

I really appreciate the fact that you gave separate marks for location, staffing and food quality in this review. From the beginning, it was clear that you were besotted with the pub, so I was bracing myself for an overly high overall score. I think 7/10 is more than fair for what you were served - especially given that the ribs were slow-cooked in advance and being kept warm (or cold) and heated up, which isn't exactly 'cooked to order'.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed Sam. As I've replied previously, scoring is more reflective of food rather than everything else.

[@melanytodd2929]

Such a beautiful wall behind you ❣ I was absolutely mesmerized. Thanks, Gary.

[@GaryEats]

You’re welcome!

[@nealgrimes4382]

Sounds like me after taking Acid.

[@deanstephenhayward2652]

I visited the woolpack back in the 80s,and as you said a wonderful atmosphere in there ,and to top it off ,stan richards (seth Armstrong) was in there playing the piano,they still used the village for filming when i went 😊

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like it Dean!

[@andreashaynes3346]

Great review Gary. Lovely environment, the pork ribs looked delicious, as did the corn-on-cob and coleslaw. Pity about the chips. Glad you enjoyed and sharing with us 👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Andreas. Have a smashing Sunday!

[@robinjones6999]

another great review, Gary. I might go there next year

[@GaryEats]

Please do Robin! Thank you.

[@dannygeorge7909]

What a lovely part of the world….reminded me of the ‘Hovis’ advert.As for the grub,looked like your average pub fair….. looking forward to your upcoming brekky,excited and slightly nervous…. Another fine vlog my friend!!

[@GaryEats]

😁 Beautiful. Don't be nervous, sit tight... it will be out before Christmas.

[@karenclancey2557]

Loved this Gary . Can’t believe you were at the Woolpack . You gave a good honest review as always , perhaps we may see you reviewing the food from Coronation Street ‘Roy’s Roll’s. One of his full breakfasts and a barm cake😂. Thanks Gary.👏👏🙏🏼

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Karen. Lol, that would be brilliant.

[@jasonwarby3765]

I really appreciate the honesty in your reviews Gary, yet another top job mate.

[@GaryEats]

You're more than welcome Jason and I'm glad you're liking them.

[@Micah_Lal]

Another great video and review Gary. Your presenting style is much appreciated. Real, down to earth and honest. No need for flash body language, buzz words and gimmicks. I hope your channel does well.

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated. Thank you :)

[@daveangelo4502]

Great review as usual Gary, love your down to earth self depreciating style in your reviews very entertaining!!!👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them!

[@THE-THATCH]

Another good review Gary. The ribs looked melt-in-your-mouth delicious, I think they would have been heated to order though mate, ribs that good will take 2-3 hours to cook. Yep, in-the-bin-style chips lol.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks as always! 👍

[@pepsi9933]

LOL you actually went to the wool pack AMAZING 😄👏🏻

[@martindunstan8043]

Next week the Rovers return and the Queen Vic? 🤣👍

[@GaryEats]

I did! Lol.

[@robgunnAK47]

The pub used to be called The Commercial before it decided to change its name due to the TV series. The sign showing the Woolpack used to be kept round the back of the pub in readiness for filming days. The food was always very good and well worth a lunchtime visit.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching and the info.

[@samtaholo]

Nice bit of trivia there.

[@jamesturner9651]

Great video. I love me a rack of bbq ribs. The chips almost looked like they were the discards. I'm not a huge coleslaw guy but that one looked quite tasty!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching James!

[@debrabolton9372]

The meal looked scrumptious....I love ribs. I would have enjoyed the potatoes even though they were small and brown. Huge corn on the cob fan.....Long Island corn is the best. The pub had great decor. Thanks for the video, Gary! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@Knockseekfind]

Oh this looks delicious especially the ribs and the old emmerdale pub makes it interesting aswell Loveyou to see this place thanks again for sharing this Gary. 🎄

[@GaryEats]

You're welcome!!

[@Jakestreet]

Hello! Just diwcovered your channel, and im glad i have! Simple, honest and well edited. Thanks for the good work 🙏

[@GaryEats]

Awesome, thank you Jake!

[@thaisstone5192]

WOW!!! I watched "Emmerdale" when I was living in New Zealand, was thrilled to bits that the featured pub is still a going concern. THANK you for this upload; what a buzz!!!

[@GaryEats]

You're more than welcome!!

[@jaca7584]

Loving the vlogs! In Sydney... I’m always trying to support local cafes n pubs that seem right out of the way and unknown. Sometimes it’s a great discovery... Would love to see you going somewhere that you think very little people would know about! It would help out the small holder a lot too! 😃

[@GaryEats]

Sounds great! I will and do try to do that :) Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

[@jaca7584]

@@GaryEats we did thank you! Hope yours was enjoyable!

[@Trond_travels]

Nice to see you had a beer as well 😊

[@GaryEats]

👍🍺

[@HelenBrock-f8u]

Hi Gary another good review. Looks a lovely place. Food looks good except the chips. Roll on the next review 👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍!!

[@jerrytwolanes4659]

Another great video Gary! Rather than the chips they should have used a twice baked potato, a baked potato or steak fries.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Jerry!

[@billwatters4833]

Hiya Gary, The Woolpack indeed. I see they get their potatoes from where I get mine. It says on the packaging Ideal for roasting and chips. They can almost guarantee no potato will be longer than two inches. I mean Gary, it's Yorkshire where chips were first invented. I recall Maris Piper at least 6" long served at a chippy in Greenock! Where have our standards gone? Corn on the cob? Why? It'll be canned rhubarb before we can shout enough. At least the ribs look great. You enjoyed the corn; maybe the ribs and corn would have been enough for me. Can I say Gary that your directions to camera remind me so much of the immortal St. Keith Floyd

[@GaryEats]

I think Keith is a true legend

[@marklaurie1]

Ate here with my wife pre-pandemic (couple of steak and onion sandwiches, but still good) and then did the studio tour, highly recommended. Lovely pub and staff, very attentive without being overbearing.

[@GaryEats]

So good to hear Mark I’m pleased 😀

[@wilfamos7314]

Brilliant review as ever. The coleslaw looked epic. Good to see a fair range of veggie options too. Cheers Gary, keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much 👍

[@Warriorking.1963]

I'm not in any way a soap fan, although I did know about the Woolpack in Emmerdale. What I didn't know was that it was a real pub! I always thought it was just a set, but here you are, in the Woolpack, tucking into BBQ ribs. So I learned something new today. As for the food, I don't particularly like corn on the cob and probably would have asked for it to be changed. But to what... chips? I don't think so, those things looked dodgy from the off. While the ribs were excellent, for me, those chips would've spoilt everything. I'm not sure I'd be given it a 7, although I do understand why you did. Great video, I like your way of reviewing these eating establishments, keep up the good work! 👏

[@GaryEats]

Really kind of you 😊 I try my best to do different types of places - glad you enjoyed the video!

[@paulc1553]

Congratulations on 22K, Gary. Well deserved, mate. Welcome to Yorkshire. I'm from West Yorkshire. Best wishes, Paul xxx.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Paul. Very kind of you!

[@paulc1553]

Pleasure, pal xxx.

[@jasonsmart3482]

No Emmerdale fan but you really have to pop into the Woolpack if you passing through. Your review seemed to me spot on and I love the chilled style you have in presenting the videos. Have to admit it might be a tourist trap but sometimes when your visiting a place for the first times these are the sort of places you do want to experience.

[@GaryEats]

Spot on!! Thank you Jason :)

[@cenetamiller7185]

I must say Gary I do love the music choices. Thank you for your reviews. ❤

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much. I will let the cameraman know. ❤️

[@bvm3925]

The only problem I have with your reviews is that I get hungry watching, and end up foraging around in the kitchen. 😂

[@GaryEats]

Mt sincere apologies

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

It looks so nice I can’t have that meal with the chronic disease I have I do miss ribs and sweetcorn but they are my enemy now glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking us with you great price as well 😊

[@GaryEats]

I’m sorry to hear that Michelle. I hope you are okay.

[@robertleach9120]

What a wonderful pub with a meal to match ! Chips aside, the ribs were fantastic and the corn on the cob & coleslaw complimented them well. Given the pub's "fame" the prices were very good. Gotta love Yorkshire ~ God's country !!

[@GaryEats]

I love it up there Robert. Will be going back soon!

[@THE-THATCH]

Yorkshire is absolutely beautiful, I grew up in the Teme Valley Worcestershire, which just proves, there must be two Gods.. lol

[@The18081986]

Gary Eats ❤ I watch you for breakfast, lunch and dinner now. Stimulates my appetite!

[@GaryEats]

Love that! Thank you!

[@northlonguy]

That was definitely a full octave of ribs there Gary! As ever great review!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍

[@ddelta460]

Gary, still bingeing all videos since discovering your channel. I’m loving it. So don’t they still use this pub to film Emmerdale now then? Looking forward to even more content from you. Have you heard of Mercato? It’s a company that does food halls in London with various cuisines. I have the one in Mayfair on my list which is set in a church. It looks so beautiful. Would love to see more Italian restaurant reviews from you also. Keep the amazing work coming Gary; we love you 😊

[@GaryEats]

I’m doing Italian very soon, the Emmerdale set is now filmed elsewhere 👍

[@ddelta460]

@@GaryEats amazing. Cheers Gaz 🍝🍕

[@philgillies7699]

I’m a bit of a geography buff in south Florida, I keep google maps and Wikipedia open whenever your intro comes on. History of Yorkshire with the bow making was super interesting. A bit embarrassed to learn the pub you went to was closer to Bradford than York. (I worked in the ‘90’s for the US branch of company based there). BTW the ribs looked delicious.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and yes much closer to Bradford

[@timredford6608]

I love spare ribs and corn on the cob , thanks for the video. Tim😊

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for watching and commenting Tim

[@andymullaney1594]

Hi gary a sent you a email / never been in this pub, although live west Yorkshire,the chips looked like they was warmed up,and fried twice,but the meat looked lovely,another great vidio 👍

[@GaryEats]

Nice one Andy. I’ll take a look later.

[@StraightOutWithIT]

You should do some videos up here in Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Gary. You will not be disappointed. Great video today what a place to eat 👌🏼👍🏼

[@GaryEats]

I'll be doing plenty early next year Alex. Thanks mate!

[@StraightOutWithIT]

The Kitchin Edinburgh. All Scottish products from the sea to the land. 👌🏼😵‍💫🤤

[@TrailWalker03]

Gary...this is a great angle. The UK we overseas fans of British TV see often features an eatery. To see it featured in real life is a treat. Darn shame there's no real 'Rover's Return'. Would've been great to see you review Betty Turpin's famous hot-pot!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and yes a great shame

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

Love ❤ the decor Gary!

[@GaryEats]

This is a lovely little pub, Helen ❤️🌹

[@kristianbarford]

Whenever I'm back home (might've mentioned before, in resident in The Netherlands right now), the Missus and me always go up to Esholt and have a pint and a bite at The Woolpack. It's not a gimmick, just a beautiful pub, with good food and ale, in a lovely village. The food, the ale, and the welcome never disappoints.

[@GaryEats]

Lovely summary.

[@Taylor40667]

Love to see you go The farmhouse 👌👍

[@GaryEats]

Where is it located?

[@Taylor40667]

@@GaryEats few yts have done it but your genuine You must of heard of it Its at coventry coventry

[@GaryEats]

Yes I have, thank you. Will try!

[@fpwrankin]

Another entertaining review as usual Gary - well presented and informative. What a shame there was no Amos Brearley on hand - "Nay, nay , nay Mr Wilks!"

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Philip. Indeed!

[@Moonstar-q4p]

Ribs looked really good love Corn and its really nice to see home made coleslaw a rarity today my favourite of the meal you had 😊😊😊😊

[@GaryEats]

It was good but not top drawer, thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@craigwignall8450]

Hi Gary great review ribs looked great chips didn't looked to inviting corn nice well done👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Craig!

[@1jonblaze]

The ribs you get out the supermarket are the exact same as these. Cooked the same way and the same amount of sauce. £21 for Crap chips and supermarket ribs and a watery corn on the cob.

[@GaryEats]

Unfortunately, I have to agree with you. These were clearly ready-made ribs.

[@1jonblaze]

@@GaryEats such a shame Gary because ribs done right are fantastic

[@Novaera89]

That looks like a cosy spot, perfect for weather like this 😊👍

[@GaryEats]

Indeed.

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Another great review gary as always food looked nice always give an honest opinion great work

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Julie!

[@davidbolton1770]

Never been in to soaps tho Emmerdate was one of my mam's favorites - not sure if she went there when on a holiday in Yorks many moons ago but she did visit the early Harry Ramsden's and was none too complimentary about it. Your comment about the pub not being a 'tourist trap' surprised me since that is really it's attraction and I guess that prices really do reflect that - seems a tad expensive to me. But, again, a really good review.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you David. I actually expected more people to be there but I'm guessing in the summer it will be busy.

[@TheVocalMan]

Been there several times. First with my late father when I was but a youngster. Even if the food isn't up to par, you're sitting in amongst history. I just had a pint there and looked at the cast photos. Smashing place! 👍

[@GaryEats]

Exactly. You've nailed it.

[@thewillofthepeople4615]

.. can't beat a real ale . Really good video , interesting local m8 . Can't beat chips with skins on , tomorrow I'm emptying one of.my potatoe bags and looking forward to some new potatoe roasted . But again you.pay for the nostalgia. Would have been better if you did a tour of the pub ie the bar , since.most of emerdale in some episodes focused on that part of the pub .

[@GaryEats]

Nice mate. Have a good weekend.

[@jonbolton3376]

Glad overall you enjoyed your time at the Woolpack. I have a great recipe i use for bbq sauce, which i find is especially good with chicken. A fair whack of roughly equal quantities of brown sugar and cider vinegar, a big splodge of ketchup, a teaspoon of English mustard powder, the same of paprika (ideally smoky), a quarter teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder and onion powder. Give it a good stir, it's great just raw, or heated up.

[@GaryEats]

Very nice Jon. Sounds delicious!

[@melanieevans1574]

Great review Gary. That´s it ... I´m all caught up! I thought I better catch up with all your videos as I think your channel is going to become massive amongst the food review channels ... and so it should. I love food and I love cooking but never been into food review channels. I often find youtubers completely self-absorbed, over the top with a dellusional sense of self-importance and pretending to know much more than they do. Your channel is a fresh of breath air and very relaxing to watch and you and your camera man deserve all the success that I know is going to come!!

[@TelThePower]

Spot on Melanie, Gary really has created a superb channel 👏

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Melanie. That’s means a lot and I always say I try to be honest as possible and it’s about the food, not myself. Very kind of you and thanks for watching all of the videos - I’m sorry if staring at me eating for too long began to get off putting. Lol. All the best.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Tel 😊

[@garygargan2598]

Another great review good work as always

[@GaryEats]

I appreciate that Gary!

[@Schnoizl]

that coleslaw looked superb, thanks for another enjoyable episode!

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CheshireCat6639]

Gary never apologise for finger food eating,had to be done with certain foods..looked yummy..ok the chips looked a little sad...but those ribs looked delicious ..ty for sharing 🎉

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

What an incredible pub! Looks amazing. As for the food; the ribs looked great. The chips were awful, almost as dark as the ribs, so unappetizing. I always thought that grated carrots were a part of any coleslaw recipe. The corn on the cob looked good too. Must say that I had imagined a bigger portion of ribs for that price. However, I think it is definitely worth a visit. Love the pub itself. Your saying : Yeah, absolutely brilliant to the waiter reminded me of a hilarious part of Peter Kay's comedy😂Thanks so much Gary for showing us this pub and as usual, a fantastic review.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much as always, Mohammad, for your excellent comment

[@RaggedyJan49]

Another great review. Question: Here in the US our coleslaw is usually a bit sweet. Not always, but mostly it is sweet. However, the coleslaw you reviewed looked nice and creamy but you didn’t mention if it was sweet. Just was wondering about that. Was it savory or sweet? The ribs looked fantastic! Great looking place by the way. It is how I imagine a pub would be. Thanks for another great adventure!

[@GaryEats]

Coleslaw in the UK is generally creamy not sweet

[@markramsay6399]

Wow that is the definition of comfort food! / Ribs certainly a winner for me. Mark.

[@GaryEats]

Ribs great. Chips not so much.

[@sean9595]

The score was spot on Gary can’t wait for the next video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Sean!

[@darrenlampard9318]

Looks a lovely plate of foods ribs look amazing enjoy gazzer

[@GaryEats]

The ribs were very good and it’s an interesting pub to visit

[@petersullivan2837]

Same can be said for the Goathland Arms, or the Aidensfield Arms in Goathland featured in Heartbeat. You can stay at the pub, or, a roast the road behind Scripps garage is a very nice hotel, or was quite a few years ago when myself and Helen stayed there for a weekend

[@GaryEats]

That sounds very interesting. I might try and do that, Peter.

[@coffeeguy6673]

Hey Gaz, nosh looks nice there ! A few years ago I went to the actual outdoor set , in the middle of nowhere to install a new coffee machine in the green room. I don't watch Emmerdale so didn't recognise any of the actors, my missus used to watch it avidly and even she said she doesn't recognise any of the actors, probably cast changing over the years. The only actor we did recognise was Reese Dinsdale, he was lovely and chatted with us for about 10 minutes, he said he hadn't long joined the soap as a writer, director and actor. You may remember him from Home To Roost back in the 80s, he played John Thaw's son. Anyhoo, slightly off topic there , that food looks fab !! Another fab review, cheers, Daz, Leicester.

[@GaryEats]

Top man Daz. How have you been?

[@paullee5449]

Really nice to see a traditional public house Totally agree with your mark on the food. Just goes to show- not even terrible chips can't dampen Gary's bubbly nature and enthusiasm 😄

[@GaryEats]

Absolutely Paul. Thank you mate and all the best.

[@CheshireCat6639]

Here here💯

[@Lucy-Wilkinson]

Those chips looked awful

[@asadzeethree2726]

Good evening Mr Gary, hope you are doing well. Congratulations on how fast this channel has grown!. Up until now, we've had a nice little community here. The bigger a channel gets the more people tune in and the bigger the audience becomes! Unfortunately, the downside of that means now the trolls will start coming, and there's not much you can do about it, but there are certain steps you can take to reduce the nonsense. First is by setting your channel to hold inappropriate comments. Another is by deleting comments manually that still managed to get through even though they were reviewed by KZbin. And lastly, never reply back to anyone who is being abusive. They will target anyone and everyone including you! They might say something completely unnecessary just to trigger you, and pull you into their BS. It could be something as little as commenting on your clothes or hairstyle which isn't true, but they want you to respond because then they think they got you! Anyway, good luck with everything and I know you'll do well because you're a very likeable man!👍💯🌟

[@GaryEats]

Good evening Asad. Thank you very much for your kind comments. I've had quite a few trolls already my friend, don't worry about it. I won't let them affect the channel in any way and I appreciate you being very kind. Cheers mate.

[@robertmacarthur8324]

I’m sure them ribs weren’t cooked to order as to get them that tender they need hours but none the less they looked amazing loving the reviews as always Gary 😊

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Robert!

[@robertbox5399]

Definitely slow cooked in a bag in a factory. Not a complaint, Sainsbury's do a similar 'slow cooked' range in the fridge which is fabulous.

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Hello Gary, being an old timer i remember when it was called Emmerdale Farm, And the hub was in Annie's kitchen ( seemed they had 6 meals a day + snacks😅) Amos,Mr Wilkes ran the boozer. No racks of ribs,corn 🌽 on the cob then 😮 Funnily enough Gary, i thought that the chips were some of the best looking I've seen for a long time.😊Now i have a problem with ribs.In a B.B.Q restaurant, with in house smoker& grill pit it is a brilliant way to cook.However in the standard kitchen, the cooking time would be a draw back,especially with large numbers.So i would say,my opinion only. Frozen or pre- cooked and chilled. And honestly i don't mind that a bit.Over the years since Bob Payton opened Chicago Ribs back in the 1980's I've spent more time on racks than a Medieval Villain 😢 Another fine location,well shot and for fans a must visit 😊 A very good menu,and equally very fair prices. A real destination eaterie. Safe journeys both Allan&Family

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Allan. As always, I enjoy reading your comments as it helps me improve my videos!

[@robertbox5399]

Neigh!, Mr Wilkes!!

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

I watch emmerdale ,I cant wait to see whats it's realy like inside , Thanks gary for this review,

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like it Malcolm!

[@henrymagee-fe7rs]

Living in the USA the ribs and slaw were the only thing we would have a traditional Soul food Bar-B-Que. The other sides would have been home jaded Mac and cheese, Potok salad, and one slice of white bread 😊 (how the bread being started I have no clue?). As always a great job ( the camera work had me on the phone to my local rib place 😅. Be safe and take care.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting Henry. I hope you have a great week.

[@chrisaris8756]

To be fair to the pub, there have been a lot of potatoes recently that seem to have a very high starch content that burns and makes the chips go dark brown before they are properly cooked. I suspect that’s what happened here (it certainly looks like it) which is why they cut them small, in an effort to get them to cook. We have been having potato troubles for a while now. Ribs looked good. My wife’s favourite except that we have to put her through a car wash afterwards

[@GaryEats]

Ah thanks for letting me know Chris. That may have been the problem, appreciate the info.

[@BmanNL1]

All the more reason to double fry. First at lower temperature than cool down and fry at high temperature.

[@chrisaris8756]

Yes that helps - or we have resorted to washing them to get the starch off then a thorough dry. Having said that we have had some that just burn no matter what you do!

[@martindunstan8043]

Love the 'car wash' line🤣👍

[@grahvis]

@@chrisaris8756 . I thought you always washed chips before cooking. I even wash ordinary boiled potatoes before boiling them.

[@Brendan-ll6uw]

Well done. Just subscribe to your channel recently. Love it your reviews are class 👍👌👏

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated! Thanks Brendan 😊

[@kelalamusic9258]

Loved to have joined you. I love barbecued ribs. That looks like perfect coleslaw. So many places drown the cabbage and onions with far too much mayonnaise. The chips? Forgivable considering the rest of the meal looked great. I much prefer a lager of an ale. But, that’s me.

[@GaryEats]

I understand completely the chips weren’t good in my opinion

[@JustDeano]

It looks like they have split the menu into Daytime and Evening now. Maybe for the summer, or due to business of the restaurant at certain times. As i scrolled for this video, i realised i had missed quite a few of your older ones, i have some catching up to do.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Deano. Really enjoyed watching your video mate

[@jenlfc9720]

Big up Gary used love emerdale not so much now keep up the great work 🎉❤

[@GaryEats]

Ah, that's a shame Jen. Thank you :)

[@declanstewart5690]

First video and I can already tell you're a cool guy. A Very wholesome lad.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you kindly Declan. Much appreciated!

[@Deadman1957TEB]

Good God, you're in a place I've actually been to! Around 1993 I beleive it was, I still have the Emmerdale Coffee mug, I bought in the little post office across the road from their, is that still there? I beleive I had Chicken & chips with a few pints of their real ale, the menu wasn't so extensive back then! Your visit though, those chips did look manky, I know it's not your way, but I think they would of changed them, if you had asked! Nice to see a full ear of corn, rather than those diced little lumps they give you elsewhere (Beefeater are you looking?) £21.50 was a bit rich for such a small rack of ribs (width wise) but in an iconic place such as that, you pay for the ambience I suppose! Brought back some happy working memories, thanks Gary! See you in the next one... Oh! Just remembered it was originally called the Falcon, but eventually changed to the Woolpack permantly to save changing backwards and forwards when filming, a delighted barman told me...!

[@GaryEats]

That’s great to hear mate. Yes. That’s still there, I went in and got myself a few bits. You’re more than welcome Deadman, all the best.

[@christopherrichardwadedett4100]

Thank you for your amazing work, especially the food and atmosphere shots!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. Too kind.

[@alec1113]

Did you meet the ghost of Amos Braley or Mr Wilks 🙂 it's funny as soon as your food came out the Chips were over coloured to brown , sign of old oil , I know that because my mum would destroy chips the same way when I was younger 😂. I'm catching up on a lot of your old reviews . It's really enjoyable. Thank you, Gary

[@GaryEats]

I did not thankfully Alec and thank you for watching

[@martindunstan8043]

Good evening Gary 👍a beautiful country pub setting, you're right about those chips I thought they looked overcooked frankly, the corn on the cob should of had 'corn forks in each end and whilst the ribs appeared well cooked I thought if you're going to eat half the meal with fingers as people generally do with ribs then a finger bowl and napkins should have come with the meal,but that's just me. I thought it looked an average plate at a reasonable cost but I enjoyed the video, cheers✌️🍻

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Martin. Completely agree with you, a nice bit of history but maybe one that's better for a drink than food.

[@Yournicked]

Takes me back yo the 70s, annie, grandad, mat, joe, amos and mr wilks. Fun fact ...ross kemp frequented the woolpack in the mid 80s...grt att ma pub.

[@GaryEats]

Lol indeed!

[@stephaniewhite9526]

When you said you would be in Yorkshire I never thought you would hunt out such a famous pub. What a great surprise ! Like many others I thought it looked mostly very good but (for me) not excellent so your grading was surely perfect. I really enjoyed seeing this much loved pub as it is day to day with all your incredible camerawork. As always another wonderful review.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie. I try to go to lots of different places!

[@KarenAllison-b2i]

What a great vlog, so interesting, I never realised the Woolpack was an actual real pub, I thought it was in a set like The Vic in Eastenders, but then I’ve never really watched Emmerdale. I must admit when I saw the first shot of those chips I thought, similar to you, that it may be old oil or something, shame that they detracted from the the rest of the meal which looked excellent, especially those tender ribs. Did you say anything to them about the chips, I probably would have, but I guess it’s a bit difficult being a You Tuber. Anyway, as always I look forward to the next culinary adventure. Cheers Gary

[@GaryEats]

I didn't Karen. To be honest, it's very rare that I do this but I loved being there. Of course the channel is about food but I was just happy to be a part of history in a wonderful little neighbourhood. Thank you, hope you like Sunday roasts!

[@KarenAllison-b2i]

@@GaryEats I completely understand that, and yes, I do like a roast, I’ll look forward to that 👍🏻

[@mattysowls]

Chips aside that looked lovely Gary! Another top video

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Matty!

[@andysallo5166]

That’s flippin legendary. The Woolpack !!

[@GaryEats]

An amazing throwback Andy!

[@cooperization]

The original pub in Emmerdale was "The Falcon" in the Dales village of Arncliffe.Worth a visit too.

[@howhistory5877]

Wasn't it called "Emmerdale Farm" in the beginning?

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for the info!

[@cooperization]

@@howhistory5877 Yes,it was.

[@Glory3823]

@@howhistory5877yes Emerdale farm not the rubbish they show now 😃

[@robcarter55]

Excellent video as always. Didn't realise that was even a real pub so learn something every day. Never watched Emmerdale myself but I remember my mother watching it back when it was Emmerdale farm and the most exciting thing that happened was someone left a gate open.

[@GaryEats]

It’s still a working pub and in the summer gets very busy

[@philipmckeon8944]

Right from the intro I loved this video. Cameraman really captured the essence and feeling of the village. So relaxing and beautiful. Food looked nice although a little pricey. Ribs cost around £6 to buy and the chips, corn and slaw… well cheap enough. Mind you I love slaw and chips. I think it’s the hot and cold thing going on. Good honest review as always. Thanks. 👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Philip. I’ll pass on your lovely comments.

[@dominiquelesueur8737]

The chips looked lovely love them well cooked.

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough!

[@danpeters5028]

Excellent content 💯 percent great stuff

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Dan!

[@geoffjoffy]

Eeeee by gum, lad. That was a grand video. I never knew the pub was real. Nice vid. Brings backs memories of the show when it wasn't all about bed hopping and murders.😆 Haha, nice grub, and beer. Now was the cafe in Last of the Summer Wine real?????????????? Cheers.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Geoff. Much appreciated mate!!

[@Kippaxx61]

Well done Gary your reviews are climbing won’t be long till you hit 50k

[@GaryEats]

Fingers crossed! Thanks Chris 😊

[@matthew6994]

I completely agree with the score you gave this meal - i'm surprised the chef didn't notice as those chips didn't look right - maybe down to the type of potato used, old oil or incorrect temperature of the oil?

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Matthew 😊

[@susandavis4821]

Morning Gary on set ah! Pub looks nice and clean. Ribs looked lovely and lean chips looked a bit wrinkly. Was it hot Gary? I'm not a soap person but it must to actually eat in the pub. I've been to Coronation street and you couldn't eat in the Queen vic Thank you Gary

[@GaryEats]

It’s wonderful to go in Susan even if it’s for a drink. Food was piping hot as you could see by the steam.