Exploring Old Baker Street, Valletta , MALTA

Interesting walk down one of the oldest street in Valletta known for a bakehouse, housing a number of bakeries, built during the Order of St John in Valletta, which no longer exist , On the way, we come across many bars restaurants, and a couple of churches, Not to mention the history oozing out of each and every wall !! There is even time for a snack and drink on the way !!
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[@outdoorstours]

So beautiful upload, great presentation from Malta, I love it. All thumbs up, thanks for sharing dear. Have a wonderful week and see you soon again

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thank you! You too!

[@michelleschocroft2528]

We have been on that tour tour train twice, it was fun; I remember those stairs up the top of Old Bakery Street, went to watch Malta 5D on the left, my mum walked the stairs with her mobility walker and I was pushing my daughter in her stroller on a hot day, it was a good story to talk about after wards but not at the time lol ;) another awesome video thank you

[@antoinettefarrugia6820]

It another great video as always. Thank you, I shared them with my family and friends and they all love watching you 🥰 🤗 who cares what people think about your face as long as you are enjoying your pazztisie

[@terrywalker348]

Hi Steve, another great mooch about. I'm pleased you look up at the terrific architecture around the tops of the buildings. Just great.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks 👍

[@carrieannchetcuti4061]

Mary 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ love your walks it’s like I’m there,my heart belongs to 🇲🇹💕🇲🇹🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️👍👍👍

[@marionmallen9146]

Excellent video,love the old streets,and a cold drink at the end, great 👍👍🍺😊

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks 👍

[@margoguythomson8736]

Hi Steve, love all the videos love👀 around Valletta 👍 x

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@frida8961]

Fantastic street tour Steve! Thankyou! I really loved it.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Very welcome

[@philliphodgkinson3213]

Good one Steve love the walk about all the best classic trucker 😎

[@bonzofotheringham8225]

Morning Steve. A nice stroll through some history and a justified reward at the end.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks so much Bonzo ..Great to see you comments

[@doloresfarge-bennett2519]

Hi Steve sweety that was just extra special what an amazing historical street an abundance of various attractive architecture ,I just love all the styles of the balconies, I do have a loving passion for them , really enjoyed seeing all the old doors and the very ancient key holes , my grandfather had a bunch of keys to his shop in Valletta and they were so big you couldn't put them in your pocket thank you so very much Steve sweety that walk brought back such adorable memories and as always when you were crunching into your pastizzi I was eating it with you so I compensated by eating a bar if Cadbury,s choc all to myself ,how naughty 😂😂😂thank you again for sharing such a wonderful video Steve sweety take care stay safe and always happy xxxx 🥰💙❣😘💕💜⚘🤗🍹👍💞💛

[@carolelatham5594]

Amazing to watch your Videos of places i’ve never been ,even after many visits. Must get back soon

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

You so welcome, hopefully i show you something you might find interesting enough to visit, thank you for comment

[@photographyghost3750]

Well done Steve. Another good one. Really enjoying the street walks. It helps me recognise and appreciate the historic site when I'm out with my camera 📷 thanks for doing what you do 👍👻

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks 👍

[@alfredaquilina5732]

Hey Steve. Another nice job. (btw, us ex-pats are sensitive about the proper street names). Old Bakery Street (not Baker Street) houses my paternal grandparents' family home (95 Old Bakery) and my mother's dressmaking shop right beside it on the right. Both have combined to house a new restaurant (Di Carafa). It was great to see these places which were very familiar to me as we visited our grandparents aunties and uncles every Sunday after church. You also showed on this video our favourite swimming place (Ill-Fossa, under the fort walls). It was like being back home so thank you for that. Thanks again.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Strade forni !! 🙈🤣🤣 was not always old ?? Life to short to be sensitive 🥳🥳

[@qormi1000]

Thank you Steve, very interesting.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you think so! I have a plan to do a few old streets in valletta , Seems popular ?

[@bobbythomas200420032]

That was an excellent video in Valletta and I really enjoyed it so much.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thank you very much!

[@antoinettefarrugia6820]

You do deserve it and much more!

[@carolynwatson1055]

Hey Steve , loved the stroll along Baker Street ..some beautiful buildings .... blooming steps 😂careful on the pavement 😜.. could easy make a day of it there with a nice walk , food and drink 🍻

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks 👍 yes food and drink would complete the day out ...lol 😂

[@TheKendochen]

Your video is excellent. I love it. It made me realized about my time when I lived there

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Nice to hear this ...Hope my videos bring back some great memories of Malta

[@DrMancenstein]

Excellent video again Steve. Visited St Augustine's convent a couple of years back. Entrance was around the side or back because I remember leaving via the front. Cracking place to visit and there is a surprise underneath. Old tunnels used as a bomb shelter during WW2. In fact there are carvings into the stone wall created by people taking shelter with nothing else to do. Just a great place to visit .

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

hey my friend , I will have to check the tunnels out never heard of them before ..Maybe closed due to the problems But someone also told me about them

[@TheLaughingLion]

Awesome street tour, it's definitely more fun walking down this street than up the street, lol. There's always some good street food options there with fresh baked bread treats. The building architecture is fascinating looking there.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Trouble at Valletta .. when you walked down only option 🤔 to walk back up again ....👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulmadden7426]

Hi steve fascinating and very interesting video mate.The history and architecture of Valletta is amazing.When we are there we really dont appreciate how wonderful Valletta is thanks for showing us steve. Good one mate looking for forward to more of your great videos.Hope you enjoyed your Cisk 🍺Cheers steve 👍👍

[@paulmadden7426]

Hi steve maybe you can do a video in Archbishop street Valletta and have a drink in one of the smallest bars there. Called the pub where oliver Reed died nice little places.Cheers steve 👍👍

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you enjoyed it...Yes it was a saver at the end ...And shared it with you lot awesome !!

[@tazzatamania]

Been all around Valletta when we've visited, my dad went there in the 60s and said to go down by the front overlooking the bay because there's loads of bars there. There might have been loads in the 60s but there's not a single one left, ha. We also went to The Pub, Oliver Reed's memorial pub by the parliament, it's about 10sq metres, tiny.

[@rachel7565]

Another fantastic video Steve 👏🏼 You definitely deserved that Cisk at the end! ☀️🥵🍺 I love Baker Street 😍 I spent a lovely afternoon mooching up and down here in June 2019 taking lots of photos of the buildings and wonderful architecture. I just love it! It’s like stepping back in history. I love to see the old shop fronts and imagine them back in the day. The guy at the pastizzi shop was nice and friendly and the pastizzi looked fresh and tasty 🥟😋 The Legligin wine bar that you were looking at is very popular. It serves fantastic Mediterranean food and is great for tapas and a nice glass of wine 🍷

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Hey Rachel, shame I was a bit early for the church ..Now I found out there are war rooms under the church ...did you ever go ? Yes there were a few places down there I maybe go back too .

[@rachel7565]

Englishman in Malta no I never went but I saw the comment about them. It’s amazing how many hidden rooms and tunnels there are beneath Valletta. Would be great if you could get access down there for a video!

[@tazzatamania]

Cisk was dear when we were there, dearer than Efes, Skol, Bavaria for instance. €2.95 for a small beer is rip off, we used to have lunch and a few beers on the front in Sliema and it was about €1.50 for a large Skol, 500ml.

[@ritacaruana2689]

Hi Steve. That was a great video. I felt like I was walking Bakery street. Loved every scene. Those beautiful old buildings are so awesome..... Valletta, such big history. Thank you so much🤗❤

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you enjoyed it Rita

[@johnabela932]

BAKERY STREET/VALLETTA Tour: History, Architecture & Mushy Peas Pastizzi!🚶☀ ⚔ 🛡 👻 ⛪ 😋 🎥 👏. Pleasant memories : was on 'protection duties' at a bakery there during the 'Baker's Strike' in mid 70s - I put on a bit of weight 🍞 🍕 🥧 😋 😂. Steve, I wonder what that statue above, @ 2:13 is about? 🤔. THANKS for sharing vlog 👏. Cheers 🍻 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ©

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes its full of history down there ..you know i wondered the same , i asked the council but true to form not even an answer, there was date and anniversary on the statue, but i could nt see anything else

[@davidcole7900]

Risking life and limb 😂 to bring us another cracking video excellent Steve 🇬🇧😊👍

[@rosewiegers7284]

A LOT OF MEMORIES IN THIS VIDEO....THATS WHERE I USE TO BUY MY DAILY BREAD...MANY THANKS STEVE !!!!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

My pleasure!

[@johnembery7801]

Love your tours around Valletta, sher magic, the greatest small city, everyone should investigate. Cant remember the street Steve but had a meal about 3 years ago and after the meal the Maltese waiter asked me if I would like to see the kitchen and ovens, so I said yes and they were cooking the meals in a wood fired oven that was over 100 years old, it was a fantastic experience and a great Maltese meal. Great work Steve and the chisk well deserved.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Wow ..That was a good memory to keep !!

[@charlenegatt1769]

Hi Steve ! Always good videos 🙏

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you like them Charlene

[@gaynor3976]

Hey Steve. Loved the walk down Baker Street seeing all the beautiful architecture. Its a shame some have left it to be ruined. I love the buildings with the balconies. The crunch of the pastitti you are made my mouth water. I love the pea ones best. Thank you for all the historical facts. Xxxxx

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you enjoyed it Gaynor ...Yes some building In need of work, But its so expensive these days !!

[@vickygibson1519]

Another fantastic video, Steve, lovely to see the old buildings and the different designs of balconies, Valletta is such a beautiful city. I saw a building for sale with no roof, next to the Design Cluster, bet that would be quite expensive to buy even without the roof. Thanks again Steve, for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you enjoyed it Vicky

[@antoinettefarrugia6820]

OMG 😱 What are you doing yo me!!! I haven’t had any for a long time, they look delicious 😋

[@margomccombie8785]

Morning Steve. A very interesting walk. I can recommend the Queen Victoria btw. We've been there quite a few times and never been disappointed 😊

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

I will check it out...I wanted to talk more about it and show the menu ..but completely forgot

[@margomccombie8785]

@@EnglishmaninMalta it gives you a good excuse to go back then 😊

[@wolfgangseckbach]

Nice and interesting🇲🇹

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you think so!

[@atravellersjourney]

Hi Steve, this is such a nice tour. I enjoyed watching.

[@sammybrownfox6265]

I was waiting for a bit of Gerry Rafferty , Baker street. Thanks Steve.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Next time! shame its copyright music ....🙄

[@pcharliep61]

Hi Steve, nice walk. We Maltese love our bread, no mater what the meal is there is always bread on the table. Had to laugh when you mentioned the Latin !! as kids we used to get dragged to church when the whole mass was in Latin didn't understand a word just went through the motions. Cheers 👍👍👍

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

hey Charlie, Hope you are ok ? Yes I know others with same memories lol 😂 I used to love maltese bread when I came over for a holiday ..what a treat !!

[@laura.j.schembri5165]

Ten Out Of Ten STEVE. Thank You. You deserve a donation, to be out in that heat for us. We All Love You 😘 💁‍♀️

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Oh...wow....Only 10/10 ?? Nice to be loved xx

[@chrisfaux5175]

. A nice stroll steve i see some of the building are in need of Restoration

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes more planned around Valletta

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Good walk down Old Baker Street I used to walk to go to school twice a day we lived in South street no 48 Next door to a hotel if it’s still there. The next walk U do through is South street in your next video . please start from the Wembley store to the end and u see a nice view of Selma from the Walls. . the streets in Valletta need to be Updated. So bad, 🇦🇺🇲🇹 in Australia u are not aloud to drink 🍺 outside super market’s. u have to set in your car 🚙. . Thanks that’s a wonderful video u did like the drive one in the car 🚙 U just did around the city in your last video. U should do more of it. 🍺👏👏👏🇦🇺🇲🇹💙

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes, I have plans to do most historic streets in Valletta

[@sharonpegram386]

Nice stroll through some history Steve it be nice to see you with out the mask 😷 enjoy the heat and weather as we have wind and rain wish we could be there but have to transfer for next year We love to meet up with you hopefully x

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks 👍

[@Savohacreations]

Triq il forn , i love valletta mum was from there, Everytime you film in Valletta i get a buzz steve keep well.

[@veronicamifsud9646]

Lovely video of Old Bakery Street, it’s good the old buildings are still standing, they got such character, you can’t beat a bit of red paint on them doors windows& balconies, makes them stand out,pastizzi looked fresh& crunchy& well deserved cisk to wash it down,hope the English heed the warning about walking down the street swigging beer, will hit them hard with them fines.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Hey Veronica ...What an interesting walk it wet my appetite to do more street tours around Valletta ,

[@fridagalea1839]

Nice VAETTA WERE I WAS born thanks

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Its an awesome place

[@georgiamuscat8709]

Sorry I couldn't watch it all yesterday ,because the way you were using your camera I was feeling dizzy,I don't know maybe because I was tired ,but I will watch it again today.These places I have never been. I thought by the 1st July no more mask? Keep safe .

[@emanuelfarrugia4821]

Hello Steve, a bit late with my comment, very busy at the moment with all the football, Wimbledon, everything in the garden & allotment is growing very fast including the damn weeds, BUT I'll always watch your videos, so thanks a lot for that, yes Bakery street I know it well, always cut through it to go to Sliema ferry, down there at the end where you had your Cisk a film was filmed near by called "Midnight Express" I wonder if you ever saw it ? bye for now and good luck to England on the next footy match, I'll read all the other comments when I have a bit more spare time, that's it, Oh by the way pastizzi (tal pizzelli) are the best.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

No worries my friend always lovely to see you comments

[@alanwhitehead7664]

Love your videos Steve, just donated £20 via paypal, all the very best. Alan and Natalie Whitehead. Hopefully see you in September

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Much appreciated!, I give you a shout out when it comes though..Thanks for your support .

[@francisdacey2768]

Hi Steve. We're you being sarcastic bout the church being plain. I thought it looked lovely. And a well deserved cisk at the end. That's more like it. See you soon!

[@geologist3216]

Very interesting Steve , you mentioned that the street was a centre of the legal professions , do other streets also have `specialist` leanings , ie , a street that specialises in shoe menders or the like ? Keep cool Steve and enjoy the Cisk .

[@joefenech6839]

I will opt for the take away any day of the week. I have good memories of a shop in Mosta on Constitution street as a 5 year old to get ice creams with my cousins. Triq Il Farn looks interesting!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes I must go over to mosta again I heard there are a few takeaways over there

[@sueb6662]

Oh breakfast at the Queen Victoria restaurant sounds nice

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Been twice to do a food review, but the music is such a problem

[@andrewsciberras6260]

very nice video steve i see my surename as you got past the pastisti Sciberras

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Oh....👍👍🤣🤣🤣 that name is very common

[@andrewsciberras6260]

@@EnglishmaninMalta yes i know but it is also a true maltese surename, around the wall of valletta mount xiberrras same but with a x

[@andrewsciberras6260]

@@EnglishmaninMalta i know the history of my family and malta nearly 35 years ive been coming there

[@pauldavies6976]

Great videos mate, I've been back and forth Malta for a few years now selling cars to my mate in Valletta I'm trying to get back there but our government has a brain disease at the moment and can't make there mind's up, with a bit of luck I'll buy you beers and food soon as I'm there 👍 😀 all the best paul stuck in Wales Swansea

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Sounds great, a mate of mine used to import cars also

[@alanmercieca3086]

The restaurant charging 30 pounds per person I think that it might be one of those restaurants with a full meal with a fixed price, made only with in season local ingredients. If so you'd get fed very well, there would be even dessert. If it is what I think it may be then reservations only. All I care about is that the pastizzi are delicious, grease dripping like a leaky faucet is not something that I care about, that is interesting so Sphinx is not as greasy as Champs, even though they are owned by the same people. So there are two Sphinx in Valletta, one on 'Republic Street', and one on 'Old Bakery Street'.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes I think its a whole meal with entertainment ..Looks interesting ...One to keep in the notes book ??

[@alanmercieca3086]

@@EnglishmaninMalta I think so and if you have any questions you could ask them before committing to booking. That sort of thing sounds interesting, you are guaranteed to get the freshest ingredients, and you are supporting local farmers. Yet since each place like this varies some so it's best to ask questions. in 2019 a member of my family pointed out one in Birgu that they actually tried and they enjoyed. I have no idea what price that one is. I am guessing about the same price. Maybe a little more.

[@tomtoms862]

come on england

[@paulgoode5245]

While ya there Steve stop off at Britania House and pay this year's ground rent for Oakley please 🙏

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

No worries !! I am here to serve ...lol 😂

[@paulgoode5245]

Grazi hafna Steve

[@marioaquilina5573]

THE MALTESE CALLS IT STRADA FORNI STEVE

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thank you Mario

[@dorothygrant8451]

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[@EnglishmaninMalta]

8 ?? Why not 10 ?? lol 😂

[@anniecassar8883]

Another good one! I’ve seen a lot of sea shells around Malta on buildings and some unicorns. Are there any traditional meanings or stories behind them?

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Hey annie, how you doing ?? only know about a place in Hal-Ghaxaq...Dar il-Bebbux, this guy used to collect them on hes travels ...But I have no idea what they mean ??

[@anniecassar8883]

@@EnglishmaninMalta I’m good how are you? Oh yes I’ve seen that house before I think in one of your videos maybe.