Best Pint of Guinness in North LONDON?

[@coldphinger]

Most pubs in UK had Extra Cold pumps installed, alongside the standard Guinness pumps about tens years ago. And Guinness promoted the bejaysus out of Guinness Extra Cold to non Guinness drinkers. Sales were three to one for colder Guinness and sales improved considerably generally as a result (hence the new Guinness Hopstore London coming on stream soon), so a lot of the non "Irish" pubs removed the standard Pint configured ones. London & South East is generally considerably hotter in Summer than any place in Ireland (by a good 6-10°c), so the colder pint also made Guinness an all year round pint. But yeah you will notice it if you come from Ireland for a visit, or do the reverse trip...

[@AOF012]

Thanks for the info, didn't know that.

[@gal5334]

Colin champbell Kilburn

[@PedroGonzalez11111]

Pish

[@AtticusBleep]

Sales were three to one no doubt because every time you asked for a normal Guinness they said they only had extra cold!

[@rosscoghlan]

You might not see this but there is an Irish version of the word "domeage" In fact there is no direct translation but here it is: "MAOLÓG" Definition: When you fill something up to the brim but then keep on adding more, the part that lies heaped above the top of the container is the maológ.

[@pevans307]

I feckin luv dat

[@MylesHSG]

You need to come back and do the best of North West London. Kilburn, Wembley, Hendon and Harrow had huge Irish populations back in the day and some great pubs still remain.

[@deccyboi4218]

Where did all the irish people in kilburn go?

[@brianoholain2035]

Bronze age is gone to shit, sir Colin Campbell was my bar but its kinda shit, the cock tavern is like its dead, the kingdom is gone with a few year. Mcglynns on Willesden Lane does a decent pint.. claddagh ring in Hendon is a good aul buzz and so is the parish bar in wembley

[@0BN02]

@@deccyboi4218 Kilburn is one of the melting pots of London. The main wave of Irish immigrants who came over lived here first as it had digs / bedsits which were easily affordable to your working class single man. As them lot made a living for themselves, got married and had kids, they moved out to the suburban areas, for example Ruislip, Northwood, Barnet, Enfield etc - while newer generations of immigrant workers (Polish, Romanians etc) have become the dominant diaspora in places like Kilburn, and brought their culture with them.

[@MylesHSG]

@@brianoholain2035 McCafferty's and Three Wishes in North Harrow have good pints and craic

[@thechrismadden]

Great score for the Sheephaven and well deserved. Great place to watch a game.

[@thechrismadden]

The Shilellagh goes without saying, by the way. I was practically brought up in there!

[@Hamletshandle]

The Windmill in Brixton does a superb Guinness. Makes sense seeing the manager is from Dugannon.

[@jinden78]

I have never tried Guinness untill this guy turned up in my feed and now I am seeking them out. Well done mate

[@pablotescobar5956]

Don't be put off by your first pint. I remember being a lager and bitter drinker and trying my first Guinness and I was like " you actually drink this? "

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@pablotescobar5956 Im interested in trying one as well, do you usually just ask for it regular?

[@RoryJenningsFootball]

Loved this mate. Great work.

[@danandrews8102]

They announced this week they are opening a Guiness micro-brewery next year in London so you will have to come back and try that. We are going to The Auld Shillelagh in a few weeks so glad to see it got such a good review. Slainte!

[@gal5334]

Do you no what crown pub he is on about Dan ?

[@danandrews8102]

@@gal5334 I dont im afraid. Sorry.

[@junior4654junior]

@@gal5334 It's in Upper Holloway, N19.

[@MakeMineaDouble]

This is the only channel I watch the commercials. This guy is solid gold haha.

[@smithayyyjames]

I'd love you to do a Cheltenham races special in March, get one of the bookies to sponsor the vid. Few good bars in town and the Guinness Village at the racecourse

[@Bart5800]

Love it mate! But yeah very few pubs about with the normal Guinness rather than the extra cold. Shame really because the colder the pint the more shite it seems to be.

[@declanbcorcoran]

Can't wait for you to visit Glasgow. Gem of a place near me called The Laurieston. Recently learned to ask for the middle tap as it comes straight from the cellar with no cooling - game changer. Slainte!

[@danmcdaid3593]

Love the how the video “schticks” at 26:24 when you say “schtick”!

[@MorganRyan6]

The Fullback is a Limerick owned pub. The front bar has tonnes of munster memorabilia.

[@silverfields4091]

It's a shit hole off a pub don't no if irish engleor a jet plane

[@ZachCuffy]

“Isle-ing-ton” 😭😂 fucking love the guru

[@ajadams298]

Finding it hilarious you’re over there sampling London’s finest, and I’m over here in Dublin taking your recommendations on local pubs. The Confession Box is a hidden gem for sure 🍺👍🏻

[@paulbrown7374]

The Confession Box is a super little shop.. Great pint too

[@BigScubes]

22:05 that's why it's cold to mask the off flavours if people aren't drinking it

[@vhgxxfghbgh5101]

The honourable mention is that for the crown on Cricklewood Broadway?

[@kevyboy007]

Im livin away now 14 years in different parts of England /Scotland. Guinness has got so much better over here in recent times...even my local in the back arsh of nowhere is comparable with my local back home.

[@harrynewman9922]

Should of gone north west London that’s where 80% Irish went when moved over some serious Irish bars with serious pints

[@georgeamino979]

Where would you recommend?

[@michaeldoyle1007]

True. I used to live in North London, Finsbury Park. Used to drink in the Auld Shillileagh and the Twelve Pins etc, but none were as good as O Briens in West Ealing. Closest tasting Guinness to home

[@dirkdiggler2234]

@@michaeldoyle1007 used to live in Kilburn when I was a youngster....there was an Irish pub on the corner of my street!! Was walking home one night cos it was getting dark and some drunk irish dude grabbed me and put a knife against my throat then he was like "oh you ain't the guy your alright...go on with ya"....shit myself nearly....oh those were the days!!

[@tomdoherty8710]

I think we drink it colder in the UK as it wasnt as good over here before when it was brewed here rather than shipped from Dublin.

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

I lived near South Harrow, back in the day, an Irish fella took over the eclipse bar near where I lived, when he took over the Guinness quality, went through the roof. As soon as he stopped managing the pub, it went shite. When Guinness is decent, you can easily drink 8 pints. What the Guru said about looking over and thinking about a pint, I used to think about the pub five mins from me. Like if I had a hangover, & didn't want to move, I would be envisioning a pint being brought to me on a tray, over to the flat.😂🤣👌

[@katjamia9825]

If looks could kill at 19:33 lol! Another great video

[@gileshyland2573]

Delighted to see two or three of these are within a short walk of where my sister in law lives in Finsbury Park. Will definitely make a visit when I am next there.

[@christophermorgan8896]

The eye roll from the fella behind you @19.34 in the video is hilarious

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Don't know any of those pubs, which isn't surprising since I live in Perth Australia (An expat Brit) slainte lads!

[@MarkLukeFarrell]

Serious shtick rings on that first pint. Should do a Lord of the Sthick Rings t shirt or something 👌😂

[@cwuzii]

Yeah I agree with the extra cold, I had one last night and it was disgustingly cold, single pour, new shape glass, I almost had a stroke.

[@GunnerGaming23]

Always been a regular in the Pins as an Arsenal fan but have to say I’ve always preferred the Fullback. Used to live on the Stroud Green Road too so am stoked that it was reviewed by the Guru.

[@silverfields4091]

Twelve pins bar workers found them very rude and not welcoming to new customers

[@zandvoort8616]

Is the Sheephaven Bay safe for non-locals/non-Irish to visit? I really want to try out that regular Guinness.

[@Eddie_theEagle]

Had some decent ones but one that stands out for me is the ‘Lore of the land’ I think it’s Guy Ritchies pub? Worth checking out I remember it being somewhere in Fitzrovia

[@MrKungFuPanda18751]

Just started drinking Guinness and I’ve only ever had it in Edinburgh. So tempted to go to Ireland to get a good quality Guinness. Does anyone know any pubs I can go to in Ireland when I do go over? Or just ask the locals?

[@johnfitzpatrick3897]

The full back is 100% Irish pub I usta drink there for years also the 12 pins aka the Tarven great pub back in the 90s

[@jimmybedding1736]

Not Just North London - but the whole of London I’ve done quite a few. It has gone to the wire for me - but my vote goes to the obscure Sheephaven Bay - always a great pour and great texture - lovely mouth feel. The Auld is slightly sweeter but thinner. I live close to Auld but the Bay pips it - 8.8 to 8.6

[@ethaneryk]

I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! I’m from the States and going to Europe for the first time this summer with a stop in London. I love Guinness and I’m so excited to try these places! Keep making the great content!!

[@niallbourke7963]

London won't do - ya gotta come to Dublin!

[@ethaneryk]

@@niallbourke7963 one of these days I will for sure!It’s a multi stop trip and London happened to be on that list. Though I’m assuming anything even London has to offer will be better than here!

[@niallbourke7963]

@@ethaneryk Listen Ethan, you're really welcome in Ireland anytime pal. x

[@TommyYoung-uk2hw]

Just been in the twelve pins and they have a cold and normal tap. They served my pint from the normal tap unprompted so hopefully they are learning. Now in faltering fullback and the pint is close to absolute zero. When you come back try mannions in tottenham hale. Out the way but great pub and pint.

[@andybonner7208]

Been a big Guinness fan myself,I love watching these videos.keep them coming .slainte.

[@owenb1t5014]

Unfortunately very few pubs in England serve regular temp Guinness …. Despite all the different Guinness taps they have it’s the same freezing cold Guinness coming out! … it’s a shame as you say as it spoils the taste somewhat and not as creamy!

[@crabapples1995]

You’ve gotta do a North west London edition. I’m from solidly north but apart from where I’m from (Irish area) we all accept that NW London has the most Irish pubs and longest diaspora tradition

[@alfiejackson5475]

The Station House is about 5 minutes from The Auld Shillelagh, on Tottenham High Rd. Dublin man behind the bar. Absolutely top pints in there.

[@wewillwewillownrunes]

Go to Ganleys in Morden, near Wimbledon. Amazing pints, and a great Irish atmosphere! You’ll love it

[@keenzoblock5782]

The twelve pins is THE arsenal pub mate. Did no one tell ya?

[@jaymesstewartcreativ]

So glad you named the shill the best pub. We have always known it as the best Guinness in London but you have confirmed it. Always entertaining videos. Nice work.

[@JimDownWell]

Feeling the pints by the end of the video there.

[@michaelbrady1650]

Heading over to London for Paddy’s Day. Any suggestions on area full of Irish Bars to go?

[@thomascameronscott]

Surprised you’ve not ended up in The Woodbine with the route you took. One for next time

[@andysouth6624]

Are you doing West, South and East London as well? 😁

[@aidanduffy8080]

Faltering fullback is a Limerick pub, named after dick spring, Kerry man, Irish rugby fullback and former tanaiste, great videos lad

[@LpLp-sc5zp]

Been watching this page for a bit now and never tried Guinness but I live near homeboy and the auld shill pub so might as well go there for a pint

[@nicfarrell7125]

How good are the glug sounds when Dara is necking the pint

[@rpw1013]

Another great review, and a few bars to be added for my next London visit. On the subject of merchandise, did I hear you correct when you said possibly some in a few weeks ?? If so, how do we order ?

[@michaelwilson8212]

That first pint seemed spot on🙏🍺

[@soca4809]

What makes an Irish pub is the people and craic inside it I'd say

[@vickypollard8291]

Try Ganley's in Morden, South London (opposite tube station)

[@jayd1974]

Looked a daycent pint in da last pub.Must admit didn’t expect those sort of scores in London.Great video pal👍

[@markjohnathanappleton8642]

Extra cold kills all beers for taste

[@monkeyx17]

The guinness guru alter ego is a propa geeze

[@adrianjeffs8121]

Hi Darragh is it just a coincidence that there is a Gibneys in central London or does it have any connection to Gibneys in Malahide?

[@barrymiller6289]

Apparently it is related, sort of a sister bar. Not that I've been.

[@acc.x.cc.x9888]

Omg dude your british accents kill me!😂💀

[@aelc89]

Watching the video when you panned around the 12 pins I think to my self "Fuck me I've been in there" flashback to a stag doo about 5 years ago 🤣

[@nh79london16]

The sheep haven pub, owed by a grass called pat

[@carolinemaguire1]

Check out The Claddagh Ring in Hendon - great pint in there

[@londonman8688]

Guinness micro brewery announced for London .. maybe due to the guru !!!

[@londonman8688]

i think diageo pushed guineas extra cold to try an get some more Guinness sales during summer

[@charliecampbell6041]

Auld Shillelagh is my local, what a pub. what a pint.

[@larryolson397]

Lucky bastard, that! Looks like a brilliant spot for a local. Cheers!

[@dominicstewart6023]

hate freezing guinness a real london problem in mainsteam pubs ...

[@TheRockyLeonFan]

I was looking at the hoodie thinking, I'd fancy one of 'em. Can't wait to get 1

[@theshredchannel3631]

Best Guiness in London is O Briens in West Ealing. That is an undisputed fact and I've been to the pubs in this video except the 1st and 3rd ones.

[@expertmongin]

Bit harsh on the Pins just coz its cold. I think its a decent pint but need to try the Auld Shillelagh

[@thomaspanczner969]

Can someone ship me a case of Kilkenny Cream Ale? I can’t get it here where I am at in the states. I will pay basically whatever to get my hands on some lol

[@timothymarchant]

Casually splits the G perfectly on the first one

[@ColeraineJim]

Stopping in Dublin for night flying back from Cali on my way back up home to the causeway coast (savage pints up there BTW) gonna head to diggers based off of your rec. Looking forward to absolute Kreeaammmm. Keep er country horse.

[@roymorrison6713]

James what’s your best recommendations for the causeway coast as I go up there at least half a dozen times a year?

[@ColeraineJim]

@@roymorrison6713 Portstewart Arms in Portstewart, The Anchor Bar in Portstewart and the Harbor Bar in Portrush would be a good place to start. From there the locals will be able to point you in the direction of a few more as I moved away and it can change from year to year. But you can go wrong starting way those 3.

[@Merc-ve4ue]

@@ColeraineJim harbour is a great pint but they increased their prices and now same as london rates (work that out) I had a pint at the cafe beside giants causeway (The Nook) few months ago wasnt expecting much as it was in a tourist area but it was as good as i've had in ulster

[@ColeraineJim]

@@Merc-ve4ue I will give it a sniff when I am home. Cheers.

[@ColeraineJim]

@@Merc-ve4ue also Harbor have been up their own arse for a while now so that’s likely why they put the prices up.

[@andrewryan277]

Some great pubs in Christchurch. The bailey and Pegasus. There was a Irish pub beside the temporary rugby stadium, can't remember the name it done seriously lovely pints of Kilkenny.

[@MillszAFC]

Sullivans

[@andrewryan277]

@@MillszAFC that could be the one back around 2011 time

[@joeo2628]

Beer garden in the fullback arguably the best in London. Glad to see you loved the shillelagh as well. Pints there are always excellent

[@tomdavidson9451]

Ur right, the beer garden has got like 4/5 levels to it, probs the best in London, if not the most unique

[@larryolson397]

It looks quite sound. I could waste a day away in it.

[@silverfields4091]

Shame about ignorant staff workers if your not a regular

[@jamesroche6138]

If you are after a few pints does not slightly play a part in your decision in last bar?

[@patrickbaker9547]

If or when you hit West London give the Askew Pub, Shepherd's Bush a visit, no better pint of Guinness for miles around!

[@matteoquirke1891]

Jonos in acton is better surely

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Nice to see you again .On the Guinness !

[@johnoconnor5304]

Mate you need to go to O'briens in Ealing. The best of the lot

[@blueboy7481]

had a few in faltering fullback great pub,,,, auld shillelagh my favorite, great pint n shows all gaa n irish rugby games !!!!

[@petercollins385]

Darragh, Great video - as always. However, I think they could be made even better if you made your tests more "scientific". How giving points for a) glass b) taste c) head d) schtick. Each could be be assigned a score of 25 points. Top scored being 100. Then putting the score up on the screen? You could even add an "atmosphere" or "craic" score...? Keep up the good work.

[@LouisXfactor]

Not really a fan of the stout in the Faltering Fullback or the The Twelve Pins personally. The Fullback is a very nice bar though.

[@ImScottJones]

Kinda want you to do these videos again but find the worse Guinness in london. Maybe a collab with shit london guiness. Very entertaining

[@jondoe769]

Did you make it to east London/ Essex?

[@manwithnoname6580]

Is this still rated the best in north London ? I’ve just found your vid and want to try this out

[@microwavehead1517]

North London? Kilburn? Cricklewood?

[@7BJDX]

Extra cold is 3 degrees and regular is 5 degrees in the uk I think

[@adrianred236]

Extra cold was a way for Guinness to cover up the aftertaste you get from Guinness that doesn't have a quick turn over. Nicest pint you could get back in the day was a room temperature pint. But a pub had to have a high turnover or it would taste like shite. It was also much harder to pull a pint, and there was a good bit of waste. Guinness made it mandatory for a draft to be put thought a cooler over 20 years ago. And Don't get me started about how they fucked up the recipe trying to make it more consistent, again about 20 years ago. Guinness is not the drink it was 25/30 years ago.

[@AtticusBleep]

That’s really interesting and makes a lot of sense.

[@seamust1181]

Try Howl At The Moon down in Hoxton

[@lettysharp578]

Love this channel even though I don't drink lol

[@lfcmanlfc7916]

*******Important message to Mr Guru****** you need to get to Bradys Dunboyne and and and Mulvaneys Dunboyne

[@terencegilbride1431]

£3.70 in the lucky 7 and you would struggle to find a better one

[@gal5334]

Nw2

[@mikh565]

Please do a Birmingham one, Lamp Tavern in Digbeth, bham probably the best Guinness in the UK and loads of other places (spotted dog also Digbeth), huge Irish community. Also you need to go back and do South London - Ramble Inn in Tooting best in London - Kilburn/Willesden also great.

[@ArthurDaley1]

I don’t even like Guinness, but I did enjoy watching this fella’s passion for a pint.

[@oscarrutherford6755]

i love these videos !!

[@rickcutrona3295]

Fantastic video as usual mate 👍👍🍺🍺

[@Henerz1000]

Guinness challenge every time. Such a flex

[@youngandbroke5861]

When u coming to croydon mate ive got a place they do a really good pint of guinness is called the fox and hounds

[@gitzersmitzer4516]

Ya fox and hound and saints and sinners are good pints

[@tanyayates5706]

Go to the pineapple at the lambeth north tube station Hercules road

[@northernhardcore.7899]

Nope. You’re right, Fella. I don’t like ‘Extra Cold’ Guinness but I love the taste of Guinness. Slainte! 👍🏻

[@GCK5]

anyone know what the highest score hes ever given was and what video? cheers!

[@niallbourke7963]

This is driving me mad and I've asked before, is the UK scoring different to Dublin scoring? Cause if it's not the London pubs seem to be ahead of the Dublin ones?

[@kw2142]

his scoring has gone way off since a few months ago, he's giving out 8s like there's no tomorrow!

[@Welshhomie]

@@kw2142 i reckon those months at home drinking cans did it