Reviewing a FAMOUS BRITISH CHOPHOUSE in MANCHESTER!

I'm finally in Manchester! After many recommendations, I'm reviewing Mr Thomas' Chophouse which was established in 1867 would you believe? It has a deep history and I'm hoping that it lives up to with the food. Let's give it a go!
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/ @garyeats

[@daviddoyle5540]

A couple of points. The watercress looks like rocket and you even said it was peppery so I'm totally confused 🤔. When I saw triple cooked chips I immediately rolled my eyes and thought "here we go". I normally try and avoid poncy chips in flower pots and I know exactly what you mean by dry, you just can't beat proper homemade chips piled high on the plate. There really is no need to over-engineer simple chips.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. I was shocked when it tasted peppery.

[@leidinator]

@@GaryEats It looks like arugula, not watercress. Arugula has a peppery taste to it as well

[@Novotny72]

@@leidinator we call it rocket in the UK. Americans call it arugula.

[@graemecatty9921]

Yep, that was rocket not watercress.

[@alistairgalt6529]

Yep, watercress has round leafs.

[@GaryG1974]

I think 7/10 was very generous. Over £30 without a drink was a bit steep. To get my money's worth, I would definitely have gnawed the bone, gauged the marrowbone and slurped the gravy out of the boat. 😝

[@GaryEats]

Speaking of too generous, thank you again Gary. Too kind.

[@TheAdArchive]

I agree - I lived in Manchester for a while and went here once in the early days. It’s a tourist trap. Far better places in the city than this place which is trading off a tradition and pretty much ripping off Yanks and Londoners.

[@nickycotton6137]

Aye, let alone no mint sauce!

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

Good honest review. Gary, being a gentleman, is too kind....looks diabolical value for money and a 13 percent service charge! Looks like the management need a new chop...a karate chop 😂

[@michaelb2388]

Hahahaha 😂

[@michaelberringer8595]

They've increased the prices year upon year. Menu never changed. They are just fucking greedy. The food is not worth the price (been going for years, won't be going again)

[@anneperry9014]

😂🤣👍

[@GaryEats]

Lol Colin, now that’s a little harsh 😂😂

[@penguthepenguinj]

Well I could understand the prices for London but in Manchester wages tend to be lower and shops are cheaper

[@stephaniewhite9526]

It looked really nice Gary but I don't think worth £30 and to be charged £2 extra for gravy and a 13% service charge I think wrong. So I agree it does'nt deserve a high score. A wonderful review as always.

[@MaureenPower-n4y]

I totally agree with you and Gary I would have nibbled on the rest for that price 😀

[@RobbieB2024]

@@eluentedknow exactly what it is and how much it costs , have family in this business , for what was observed and offered there , price didn’t justify the quality and quantity of the food offered, £31 no thanks.

[@greeenestbasterd6896]

Just a forequarter chop and certainly not worth that price when they’re a bony cut! I’d want at least two chops and some decent veggies for that dent.

[@xiaogu00fa]

I give tips when I feel good about the service. But Ialways ask them to remove the service charge if they were applied automatically.

[@JaySmith-jh2sd]

Taking the Mickey charging an extra £2 for gravy should be part of the meal simple as that

[@opalfruitcake]

Hi Gary, I think you were being generous with your score. Here are my thoughts: The meat serving was small (even though it looked very tasty!), the amount of rocket (you referred to as watercress) was plentiful, but looked undressed, the gravy looked delicious but a smaller complimentary pot would have been better considering the price; and those were not triple-cooked chips, they were wholesalers precut chips Triple-cooked chips have a very distinct look ; firstly they have to be cut from a real potato (not wholesalers type) and they're fried three times at different temperatures. Their appearance is always dark with a very crunchy outside and a super white fluffy middle. It's labour- intensive but that is factored into their price. You received cheap wholesalers caterer's chips. That place is bog standard and extremely overpriced. I think that meal was worth no more than £20. If it were priced at £20 and advertised/described honestly 7/10. For the price you paid and their dishonesty the score is closer to 3/10 .

[@GaryEats]

My mistake on the rocket but I did really enjoy the pub itself. Thanks for watching and commenting really appreciated 👌

[@stevebarlow3154]

@opalfruitcake Triple cooked chips should be boiled first until they are soft. Then fried at a medium hot temperature to finish off the cooking. Finally they are fried for a short while at a high temperature to make them crisp and golden brown.

[@opalfruitcake]

​@@stevebarlow3154 Yeah, I know how triple cooked chips are done that's why I am confident they weren't triple cooked chips 🤣

[@pippin1ful]

You've hit the nail on the head, OPC. Of course, that was rocket, and the chips brought in from the 'boil in the bag' industry/catering services: pre cooked to reheat. The "restaurant" next door operates this, but the tourists are unaware. I see the supplier delivering around the back. No way through the front door, José!

[@jacks9108]

Alarm bells were going off for me about this place after seeing the self-indulgent positive reviews on display and describing itself as a hidden gem. A good pub/restaurant should speak for itself without the need to shout about it. Great review as always Gary

[@martindunstan8043]

Good point.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@Non-Doctors-Music]

I used to walk past this many times each year. Hardly hidden.

[@brusselssprouts560]

Barnsley chops are expensive, but as good as a beef steak or pork spare rib chop. They are exquisite.

[@cgavin1]

Goodness me that was daylight robbery. A very generous 7 out of 10!

[@GaryEats]

Quality chop and quality pub 👌

[@fessybear]

Gary, it's such a delight watching a polite, genuine and well mannered man doing food reviews and content. So refreshing from the clickbait and rude reviews of sloppy burgers that pop up everywhere else. Keep up the great content, liked and subscribed

[@GaryEats]

Really appreciate you watching, commenting and subscribing. Thank you 😊

[@CheshireCat6639]

Here here absolutely 💯❗

[@johnbrooker1552]

Also, the lack of pretentious, flowery prose we hear from many "expert" food critics. I Love Garie's reviews.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks John 👍🏼

[@angelaegan7511]

£2 for gravy is ridiculous, I'm surprised they didn't charge you to hire the knife and fork! 😂 Always enjoy your reviews 😊

[@GaryEats]

Lol that was funny 😄👍

[@delphihaze1317]

Or a fee for the table and chairs.

[@martinleak7813]

And a dance from the Waitress?😂

[@deadzio]

Imagine mushy peas and gravy etc in any random chip shop usually cost more than 2 quid

[@annother3350]

@@deadzio It should come as standard with a chop. Nobody wants it dry

[@MarkSchreind]

Hi Gary, this was an interesting review. I like the look of the pub, and that lamb certainly looked tasty. However, something just doesn't add up correctly. That was a stingy portion of dry chips, and yes, I think they could have offered a little mint sauce on the side. Basically, you had a tasty, albeit small, lamb chop and some nice gravy ... I think the price is too high. Your score is slightly generous, but fair enough. .... Good work, Gary ... This was actually thought provoking in terms of quality versus value for money.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for watching and commenting, the quality of the chop and it’s cooking was perfect, the pub itself lovely but overall a little overpriced.

[@rosemarymee]

My heart always sinks when I see “triple cooked chips” on a menu.

[@davewhittles]

i think they should have included the gravy as part of the course and some mint sauce if you wanted it and the chip portion was too small for me £30 was a bit much

[@GaryEats]

Agree completely Dave 👍

[@chrisryanst]

Wow, those prices and additional service charges were ridiculous. I just adore fat on any meat it adds to the flavour and texture.

[@GaryEats]

Agreed Chris, gives so much more flavour.

[@MentalMickey999]

Great review as always, there's no way on this planet that I'd pay 30 sovs for what is basically two small lamb chops that haven't been split and a couple of chips, outrageously overpriced 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@GaryEats]

No problem Mike fully understand 👍

[@johnmuldoon9228]

Thanks Gary for always giving us your no-bars held honesty. The Chop looked like a Crab and the restaurant interior reminded me of a "pie and mash" shop.

[@GaryEats]

That’s a good assessment, thankfully the chop was a chop lol. The inside was a little like an old London pie and mash shop. 👍

[@philjones45]

Were you informed about the service charged ahead of ordering?? Because I'm poor, everything sounds too expensive. For the cost I'd expect more chips, or a medium or large option on the menu, both priced equally, so if you only want a handful of chips, at least theres the option to stop food wastage, but to be frugel with potatoes, a reasonably cheap ingredient is just mean.

[@GaryEats]

I wasn’t informed but I now understand it’s at the bottom of the menu. London portions when it comes to chips, I would have preferred new potatoes. Thanks for watching and commenting Phil really appreciated 😊👍

[@christinekeeley8691]

Certaintly wouldn't pay that price for what you got Gary..It was basically 2 lamb chops joined together..sooo mean with the chips...😊

[@GaryEats]

Plus charging extra for gravy Christine not good.

[@manman9995]

Good review Gary and very fair. I know it’s only £2 but what is our world becoming when they charge extra for gravy like this?

[@GaryEats]

It’s a little naughty, have a great weekend

[@robertgash4555]

They'll be charging for the salt and pepper next

[@buffys3477]

Out of all the places you’ve visited recently I think I’d give that one a bodyswerve. It looked nice inside but charging extra for gravy and no mint sauce is a bit stingy, Some veg would be nice too, rather than the strange looking watercress. Bit pricey for what you got in my opinion.

[@lukebignell7846]

A rip off joint

[@Simon-50gtf]

All he had to.do.was ask them if they have mint sauce. And if then they don't then complain directly to them. Simple ....as sometimes serving staff overlook the side sauces. I go to so many places mid range and high end and I'm surprised how regular I have to ask the server if they have etc etc ...

[@GaryEats]

Your comment is right but I would recommend going to the pub for a drink at least as it really is full of history. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@richardgibbs1168]

Another top review! Glad you finally made it to Manchester! I love at the end trying to guess your score from your comments, I said 7, great minds indeed! Can't wait for the next one! GM Rich

[@GaryEats]

Haha, becoming too predictable Rich.

[@Johnny_Thunder]

Love your videos Gary, very chilled, straightforward and honest. Cheers from Australia.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them!

[@tonyfletcher7524]

Another excellent review Gary…I think that looked like Rocket not watercress and agree the chips looked like a very small portion and not very good.Gravy looked nice but overall it was pretty expensive so I think 6/10 would be the score I would give it!

[@GaryEats]

It was Tony my mistake. Thanks for watching and commenting really appreciated 👍

[@vincentserrano1595]

good man Gary , looking forward to your Irish visit

[@GaryEats]

Me too Vincent 👍☘️☘️☘️

[@RichardReid-l3c]

I used to use the Chop house in the 1960s ,it was more of a "pubby" atmosphere in those days , the food is quite good but the chip portion was not big and it seems strange to be charged for gravy, the plate lacked a veg. By the way it is perfectly acceptable to pick up meat on the bone and have a good gnaw!

[@GaryEats]

I was trying to be good lol.

[@palace1439]

Gary location and pub looked great. Chop looked great but only one choice it's a chop house. Hardly any chips and you said they were poor anyway. Very expensive for what was on the plate. Considering the price, I thought your mark was generous.

[@GaryEats]

It was a good chop brilliantly cooked in a lovely pub, maybe a little generous 👍

[@martindunstan8043]

Evening Gary, a great looking place. The lamb looked good but as you say the problem with a double loin lamb chop is the whopping back bone in it. I would have preferred a mint gravy personally with crisper chips and as for the service charge a bit cheeky. Nice one mate👍

[@GaryEats]

Mint gravy every time Martin I agree, would have liked another chop but understand the overhead situation wouldn’t allow, see you on the next one 👍

[@CheshireCat6639]

That did look yummy..never heard of a Barnsly chop? I have now🎉..ty for sharing Gary🎉...great building too..

[@GaryEats]

Lovely building worth going just for a drink. Thanks for watching 👍

[@bucksguineapigtalks]

Another great video - you've definitely hit your stride now - the videos are informative and very enjoyable to watch - very nice and they are natural, not finely edited to ruin them. What a fabulous building - wow.

[@GaryEats]

Mucha appreciated :)

[@Richard-gk3kq]

The chop looked smaller than expected, however, don’t know why the rocket was on the plate, got to be a few veg with lamb. Quite expensive though, think I’ll give it a miss if in Manchester.

[@GaryEats]

It was rocket and not watercress as I said Richard, if I were you I’d go for a drink as it’s a lovely pub 👌

[@michaelgallagher7082]

Another lovely looking meal Gary. Gravy looked as if could have been a meal on its own..is mint sauce not the law with lamb..love the channel…

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Michael always mint sauce with lamb but none available unfortunately, the gravy was perfect with the lamb 👌

[@iandrew6347]

As you say you would have thought there would be more options for Chops I love mint sauce on my lamb . Love the inside of the pub

[@GaryEats]

Was a lovely pub Ian with excellent standards 👍

[@thaisstone5192]

(52) Ah, its a chop cut from a whole saddle of lamb. Interesting. Personally, I'm a mint sauce snob when it comes to lamb. Disappointed there was no interesting cooked yellow and green vege to go with, especially with it costing 25 quid.

[@GaryEats]

It was available but with an extra cost. Agree it should come all in.

[@HelenBrock-f8u]

Good review gary. Think it was a bit expensive though. The lamb looked good but not a lot of meat on it. Your being generous giving it a 7. Thanks for your honest review👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching, maybe a little generous on my end 👍

[@andrewroberts4736]

I like a Barnsley chop but I'm a peasant and like it well done 😶 £25 is a bit pricey. Chips in a pot and not many of them. Extra for gravy ??? Madness. I like a bit of mint sauce with my lamb. Rocket and watercress is a food that my food eats. Too expensive to get bad chips 🍟. 13% service charge is not right. It should always be discretionary. 7 is fair, reduced to 6 for the service charge. Excellent review again Gary.

[@Socrates...]

should get 2 chops for that price

[@GaryEats]

Hi Andrew, you should always have any meat the way you like it. Extra for gravy not good and I would have preferred new potatoes. Your right about the service charge, it seems to be creeping into all restaurants. Thank you for watching and commenting really appreciated 👍

[@margaretmaskell9985]

Another good review Gary. The watercress looked more like rocket to me though. The building is fabulous but the meal seemed overpriced for what you had and paying an extra £2 for gravy is absurd but unfortunately it’s something which seems to be creeping into many restaurants. Just add it to the pricing of the meal for goodness sake!

[@jfergs.3302]

Ditto, re the rocket

[@GaryEats]

Your assessment is completely correct Margaret. 👌

[@frankcarter6427]

I'd be wrestling between the crispy pork and corned beef hash - for nearly 30 quid, chop n chips needs a proper portion of chips

[@GaryEats]

Or some nice new potatoes or mashed potatoes Frank. Love corn beef hash.

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

thanks Gary ,another interesting video for us to watch

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Malcolm 👍

[@richierich291266]

I visited Mr Thomas's Chop House fifteen or so years ago. At that time they had steak and kidney pudding on the menu. One of the finest things I've eaten. But, sadly, it's no longer served. I see they now do a steak and ale pie. But, in my book, a steak pie can't compare with a steak pudding! Very disappointing that that the triple cooked chips were dry and lacked crunch. If triple cooked chips are on the menu, expectations are raised and they need to be right.

[@jezoakley9765]

I've also experienced the steak and kidney pudding in there a few years ago. Absolutely superb, as was the gravy.

[@davebishopcomedy]

They don’t do this anymore? Wow not been in for a few years but that’s crazy best thing on the menu

[@GaryEats]

Shame to hear they no longer serve them.

[@MaureenKelly-p8d]

I think you are being generous Gary….such a disappointment that these establishments can’t even provide a decent chip…..

[@lukebignell7846]

I would give it a 6.5 out of 10 given the £30 price tag it’s a rip off.

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough Maureen :)

[@jinqster4384]

The watercress looks like a rucola/rocket salad. Little side note English is not me first language 😅

[@GaryEats]

No problem, your English is superb.

[@avinashbhogun]

London-Tax making its way Up-Norf aka chips taxes and service charges. Think Blacklock as an actual chophouse holds its own IMO. Maybe you need to visit Hawksmoors? Another great review Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Blacklock is an institution when it comes to chops, I am going to Hawksmoor very soon, can’t wait 😛

[@Mickman007]

The chop had me drooling but I would expect to be full up for that money, so in my estimation Gary you were generous with the score as I would have felt robbed paying for that.

[@frankcarter6427]

me too and I eat like a sparrow,

[@GaryEats]

Indeed Mick. Have to agree with you.

[@Adam-zq5rw]

Another excellent review, thanks Gary! I think places are getting a bit cheeky with these added on service charges. I decline them now and tip what I like to think is a fair amount to the waiters.

[@GaryEats]

Well done Adam totally right, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@grahamebelton9832]

That doesn't look like watercress to me? More like rocket?

[@GaryEats]

👍🏼👍🏼 Indeed. The menu threw me off, I did think so after the hint of pepper.

[@simonpartington8694]

I've been watching you for a while Gary, lovely to see you in my home town. So much history around there. Plenty of other places to visit. Nice one 👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

Loved Manchester Simon, a few more videos to come 👍

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Simon. More to come!!

[@kathryncoles3652]

Dry chips, rocket on its own with no dressing and no mint sauce😮

[@lukebignell7846]

Very poor, a tourist trap

[@Equinoxious342]

Appalling, absolutely appalling.

[@GaryEats]

But bear in mind the quality and how well the lamb was cooked, a little overpriced and the dreaded service charge seems to be coming into all establishments which isn’t good. Enjoy the rest of the weekend 👍

[@nigelnigel.]

People must start refusing to pay the guilt trip service charge. And give cash to the server , as tipping was intended

[@kenmay1572]

Best Barnsley Chop I have ever had was in ....wait for it.....Barnsley. This was at a pub/restaurant/motel just off the M1.but I believe was knocked down years ago. No mint sauce and I didn't hesitate to gnaw on the bone at the end

[@GaryEats]

Surprise surprise lol. Love my mint sauce with lamb Ken 👍

[@ciarancrilly2132]

Gary - loving your videos. Keep doing what you are doing. As a London-based Belfastian, if you do make it across the water this year, great if you have a look at the Belfast food scene (and pubs !).

[@GaryEats]

I certainly will be going to Belfast can’t wait 👍

[@markgreenwood6630]

Great choice Gary one of my favorite places in Manchester when we lived there.

[@GaryEats]

Brilliant. Thanks Mark!

[@missmerrily4830]

Such a funny old fashioned term isn't it.... 'chop house'! Such a great old world venue too. It sets a mood. I agree it would make more sense to be serving more chops! 😄 The lamb looked good but it's almost a crime not to offer mint sauce with it! Chips weren't too special and a bit sparse for my liking. Heck no, NOT rude to use your fingers and chew on that bone! I'd have just loved to know what was on offer when the chop house first opened in 1867! I bet no meal then cost anywhere near £27. Mr Thomas will be turning in his grave.... Maybe you are a little generous with the score given that high cost!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching! Maybe a tad generous.

[@alexandriajohnson6656]

Another nice video ! But I'm a bit puzzled Gary,🤔 why all the chips ? Do these establishments ever offer baked potatoes or loaded mashed or rice pilaf as an option ? Awesome chips with a nice crisp on them are a yes but blah chips I'd rather almost anything else.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!! Most of the time, the only sides you can have are chips.

[@KeefsCattys]

I was unaware of the existence of 'Chophouses' . Enjoyed the video 🙂

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@TheChodax]

Great call on Blacklock, love that place. Spot on with the mint sauce, that is a major oversight. The service charge is outrageous.

[@GaryEats]

Totally agree love Blacklock top draw 👍

[@GaryEats]

Blacklock is absolutely superb.

[@mistofoles]

Gary - I live in Manchester, I could have told you this ain't the cheapest place to eat !

[@GaryEats]

Well it’s a little bit late now lol. Other places to come which are better value for money 💰👍

[@northwalescoast7911]

Mint sauce is a must 👍

[@GaryEats]

Definitely 👍

[@dryflyman7121]

Great review Gary, thank you. As you say a chop house with only one chop is poor ( no pork chops ?) and no mint sauce is unforgivable ! Your watercress was rocket ! I would have complained about that as I love watercress but hate the taste of rocket. The chop was nicely cooked - Barnsley chop a good northern dish ! The meal looked OK but I thought it was very expensive. Your 7 score was spot on 👍

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. No mint sauce shockingly bad but not the end of the world. Sorry for getting the rocket wrong 😑 however a great chop 👍

[@hobsonp67]

Brought back memories, when I lived in Manchester this was one of my favourites

[@GaryEats]

That’s really great to hear

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I saw the service charge warning on the menu you showed us - you were too busy trying to ignore the mushroom risotto :-) I think it's a bit expensive - you seemed peckish after all that.

[@aapje]

The menu merely said that a discretionary service charge may be added. No indication of how much it was. It was also stuck behind allergy info, so I can see people stop reading if they don't have any allergies.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

​@@aapje Absolutely - I was scanning for a % sign, saw none, and read the fine print. Maybe they didn't like Gary, and they usually waive it :-), but what percentage do we expect?

[@GaryEats]

Lol you’re probably right, service charge should never be added, I do not mind paying service charge when it’s deserved. Maybe they didn’t like me 🤔

[@aapje]

@@GaryEats Apparently they just add it and only remove or lower it when you are assertive.

[@Daniel-mh9re]

Barnsley chop looked great. What a beautiful building. For a London comparison , simpsons tavern by the Royal exchange London is London oldest chop House at 1757. They do a Barnsley chop and edwardian pork chop . There is a menu on their website. Maybe worth a visit in future.

[@GaryEats]

Definitely Daniel I will take a look 👍

[@uglenddalejones2]

*A fair and thorough review of this Chophouse 🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻* I noticed earlier in the video,knew what I was noticing and you particularly stipulated it in your summing up- the sauce ! Noticed how well it covered everything and I thought- wow,that is great indication of a good sauce. The final score is a respectable one because you look at it collectively- service,presentation,taste,quality,the cooking and the all important final bill. Indeed,there are some things in the food world that are and have to be together. Lamb and mint is one but that’s my opinion. A local restaurant serves amazing Barnsley lamb chops. It’s an old unmodernised place but the food is good. Have not been there for a few years but the chef gives two of those chops,homemade potatoes of choice,peas,mushrooms and a side salad for roughly 17/18 pounds. With a mint,rosemary and red wine cream sauce and I’ve never had anything so good. Loved this Gary…brilliant

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for your brilliant comment, I’m pleased you liked the review. I like to put my mint sauce in the gravy and serve. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍

[@uglenddalejones2]

@@GaryEats same to you. It is a joy to watch decent honest food reviews- an odyssey of which I look forward to seeing each time. Tc

[@wormsnake1]

Pop up to Liverpool Gary!! Some great places to eat here and only down the road!! You’re the best!! Keep up the great work my man and I’m so pleased the channel continues to grow!! 🙏❤️.x

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!! I will do.

[@nimmichagger165]

Another lovely review, Gary. The pub looked beautiful, but..£27 for a bit of lamb and a few mediocre chips and then they have the audacity to add 13% service charge??! You’re too bloody nice, Gary! That would have been a 7/10 if it was £20 with a drink thrown in. For what you paid, I’d rate it a 5/10. But that’s just me being a tight git. Cheers, mate!

[@frankcarter6427]

no it isn't, the quality and portion size has to match the price, that's a 3/10 for me for 30 quid

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. No problem at all, I think I perhaps got this one wrong.

[@grahamelgie9281]

great review Gary good to see you out of London.... 🙂

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Graham thanks for watching 👌

[@jezwotton2126]

Incredible will power, Gary to not nibble on that bone. Plenty of people (me) would have 😂

[@GaryEats]

Lol!!

[@markramsay6399]

Evening Gary - looking forward to this as always. / Wow - well the plate of food looks excellent !1 / Agree re mint sauce - it would be a must have for me ! / I think £30 for your plate of food is on the high end of value ! Mark.

[@GaryEats]

Agreed Mark. Thanks for watching!

[@BR7AVEONE]

So when will you be in Dublin 🤔

[@GaryEats]

Around March. Just in time for St Patrick’s Day ☘️

[@geordiejones2]

Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman. Well its not often i cover the score first but i think 7/10 was fair for this place if im honest. My reasonings being that, the price was a little high for what you received, and 13% service charge (get out of here). As for the food, i find it hard to believe they get the hardest part right (i-e the meat) but not the chips !!. The watercress was a nice garnish, but i just feel something else was missing, i-e pea's, veg, im not quite sure. As for no mint sauce, would you serve Fish and Chips without vinegar, would you serve Beef without horseradish, no of course not, so to steal one of Gordon Ramsay's sayings, 'Wheres the mint sauce' Chris.

[@GaryEats]

Hi Chris. I agree with you on the score and your comments. I always like my mint sauce with my lamb. Have a great weekend.

[@stuartwelford7562]

I'm pretty sure that if you asked for mint sauce you would have been given some!

[@GaryEats]

Did ask but not available 👍

[@Mat-eq8mk]

Great vid, and nice timing! I"m in Manchester next week. I'm planning to check out the new Hawksmoor, but if I wasn't, I'd give this place a bash. I love restaurants with history.

[@GaryEats]

It’s perfect as a pub… enjoy Hawksmoor and please let me know how good it was, going to one in London very soon 👍

[@Mat-eq8mk]

@@GaryEats Looking forward to that vid. The London Hawksmoors are all brilliant, if not cheap!

[@TimWallace-j9d]

I'd have given that a a 7 too. Triple-cooked chips often disappoint in my opinion and are a fad I hope disappears. As you say, Gary, a Barnsley chop never gives quite enough meat on it own, and I feel the gravy shouldn't count as an extra cost. Perhaps a place trading on its history a little too much?

[@PotatoPirate123]

Triple cooked chip just means boiled, fried to soften and then fried a final time to crisp up. It works a treat when done right and is really more commonplace than people realise. Looks to me like this place just completely screwed them up though as they should have been far more crispy than that

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased we agree, definitely not the extra charge for the gravy.

[@Danielmullen1996]

Absolutely agree about the mint sauce and lamb together. The mint sauce compliments the lamb brilliantly. Great review as always Gary

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Daniel!

[@Danielmullen1996]

@@GaryEats You're welcome

[@paulbaddiley7326]

Thought you were still in London with those prices!!

[@philjones45]

What is myth that city's up north are cheap. Posh restraunts are expensive everywhere. I lived in London as a student for about 7 years, unless your an idiot and eating out in Central London, the rest of London is fairly reasonable. Most Londoners (unless for work reasons) avoid Central London all together. When I lived their I had Wimpy's made meals at home or had Chineese take aways. The Chineese take aways were similar in price to here in Wales. Why not come to Wales Gary??

[@GaryEats]

Me too Paul but more places to come which I believe was value for money 💰

[@brianpan6453]

Fantastic review!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you kindly! 👍

[@snowymatrix]

Seems like a lot of your hard earned to pay for a chop and chips in the provinces, mate,👍😎

[@GaryEats]

It certainly was but lots more coming from Manchester which is very well priced.👍

[@paulmorgan6269]

Yet again a joy to watch Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for watching and commenting Paul really appreciated 👍

[@normanmckenzie-richmond1616]

Great review as ever Gary. A traditional English Chophouse serves meat on the bone - steak, pork and grills. Given the history its disappointing that it has just one authentic dish on menu...no respect for tradition...and much too expensive...you didn't even have a Mancurian ale to wash it all down.

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated Norman.

[@leenewcome85]

Yes agreed Gary must have mint sauce, yes a 7 about right but extra for gravy & service charge is a bit much great review thanks for sharing

[@GaryEats]

Perfect comment Lee. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Lucatoni22]

You seem peaceful please run for PM would be a nice change from the war mongers

[@barrybradfordlocksport]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unysis212]

Ridiculous comment

[@Lucatoni22]

#garyforPM

[@philjones45]

I'm sure he's a peaceful chap, but he's always struck me as ex military, travelled a bit knows his stuff. I'm probably wrong.

[@GaryEats]

Not ex military haha.

[@fpwrankin]

Who cares what other eaters think. You should have followed your instincts and gnawed into that lovely chop Gary! I would have chewed into the bone and sucked out its marrow! I learned that from watching my late Labrador Bryan who could demolish any bone. The best Barnsley chop I ever ate was 50 years ago at the newly opened Brooklands Restaurant in Barnsley at a former lorry halt. The Daily Telegraph reported Londoners driving up the M1 every night for their chops. My little Triumph Vitesse was surrounded by Bentleys and Daimlers that night! Checking their website shows they charge £40 plus for a chop nowadays. You got a good deal in Manchester. Another very enjoyable review as usual. You are one of the very few cheerful people on KZbin. Please keep it up. Good luck oop North, Philip.

[@GaryEats]

Hello Phillip thanks for bringing a little bit of history really appreciated. The pub itself was lovely and so was my lamb chop. Thank you for your kind words and enjoy the rest of the weekend 👍

[@jf6395]

always enjoy your reviews....raise our own lamb here in SW Montana......had to bring them in last night because it got down to minus 37C and only got up to minus 23C and have to say i thought the chop was a weird cut.....and looked dry gravy looked great....no mint sauce for me....not that Im traveling 6000 miles for a chop ;-)

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much! Yes, a bit too far lol.

[@jay-lm4we]

That was abit pricey for the amount of meat on that chop. Looking forward to you visiting us👍🇮🇪

[@GaryEats]

Coming to Ireland soon Jay cannot wait.

[@susandavis4821]

Good evening Gary hope you didn't get too cold up in Manchester. The restaurant/pub looks really unusual. The chop looked great but I do like my mint sauce with lamb. Then you said that on line after I wrote that. Hope you don't mind me saying Gary but the green stuff looked like Rocket to me not watercress! I use to have a house in Alresford Hampshire where watercress is grown and that didn't look like watercress to me. Fair score Gary as bit pricey I thought! Thank you for great vlog as always really enjoyed my Saturday night vlog. Sue

[@GaryEats]

Wasn't too bad actually Sue. Thank you - always happy that you enjoyed the video.

[@llamedosr7843]

I haven't had chops for years, new potatoes peas and mint sauce for me

[@GaryEats]

Sounds perfect 👍

[@David-l4m9y]

Lovely video chap, I’ve been in that pub and also Sam’s chophouse…beautiful traditional old ale pubs….love them. The Barnsley chop and gravy looked very scrumptious 👌👌 and yes I would nibbled on the bone 😂 u payed 4 it. The price £30 doesn’t surprise me ( not cheap) but if u enjoyed it..👌👌

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for always watching and commenting really appreciated 👍

[@David-l4m9y]

@@GaryEats your very welcome chap….

[@written12]

May I respectfully say- Gary, you lucky culinary bastard. What a gig you have! Well, I should say you’ve made this gig, carved out this KZbin space where we all can enjoy vicariously - and compile a nice list of eateries to visit.

[@GaryEats]

Lol thank you mate!! Much appreciated, not always good though like the Harvester!

[@gavsnetwork]

7/10 seems a fair score. I guessed either 6 or 7. Love your reviews Gary 😊

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching and commenting really appreciated 👌

[@nainoswad2725]

Thanks Gary, but I'm suspicious of chips in buckets... It means small portions! A large boat of gravy.... I'd be begging for a roll to mop it up. Decor was fine.... but a tad pricey? A very fair review. Thanks.

[@GaryEats]

You and me both and thank you for your generous comment 👍

[@mizread]

They really are taking the p. Yes the lamb loked perfect and the gravy magnificent, but these are the kind of prices you'd pay at the Savoy. You're always so polite and I envy your calm, Gary! Great channel and it's deservedly growing massively so fast! Thoroughly enjoyable, as always, thank you 😊👌

[@GaryEats]

A bit too pricy. Thanks for watching! Means a lot.

[@beebee404]

Gary, just a recommendation for when you're in Ireland - check out Bunsen Burger. Local Irish burger restaurant with locations in Belfast and Dublin. Tremendous burgers and fries!

[@GaryEats]

I will take a look, can’t wait to go to Ireland 🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀

[@GaryEats]

Thanks !

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

My Cockatiel called 'Cheeky' used to love ❤ eating the greenery 😂😂

[@GaryEats]

Fantastic memories, Helen ❤️

[@only1hawky]

Yes, I agree with your 7/10 rating. £30 for what was on the plate seems a little bit excessive to me, and that’s coming from a Londoner! The red wine gravy sounds delicious, even though I would normally go with the mint sauce.

[@GaryEats]

Totally agree.

[@ChilleUK]

I agree got to have some mint sauce with the lamb, feels wrong otherwise. Thank you for this video though. Heading to Manchester in a few months for an event and was looking at places to eat.

[@GaryEats]

Hope you enjoy it! More videos coming out soon.

[@creamclub1]

Hi Gary, I really love watching your channel. Very relaxing

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much!!

[@DanielMeeUK]

Hi Gary. Been watching your videos since before Christmas and imagine my delight to see you turn up at the very pub I had five wonderful years of my life working at! It's a special place in Manchester is Tom's. Although in general the food has always been of a good standard it annoys me that even ten years after I left the chips are STILL not up to scratch!! Thanks for bringing a piece of home to an ex-pat (although I'll be home in a couple of weeks for a bit and I'll be straight in there as soon as I land!!). All the best good sir.

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased I brought back happy memories, the pub itself is absolutely amazing. Really pleased you like the videos.

[@gazbradster]

Great honest review Gary, been there a few times and only 10 minutes from me 👍

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Gaz thank you for watching 👍

[@geoffreykeane4072]

Fair review as ever Gary. In my view, if a restaurant adds a service charge, then you add that directly onto the price of the meal. Ie a £20 meal but with a 10% service charge is quite obviously a £22 meal and should be expressed as such.

[@GaryEats]

Completely correct Geoffrey thanks for your comments and watching really appreciated 👍

[@shanesjourney7603]

Hi Gary hope your well the lamb chop looked wonderful red wine gravy is my son's favourite it has beautiful flavour great review as always

[@GaryEats]

Hope you are well too Shane.

[@shanesjourney7603]

Thank you Gary if you come to Ireland I've a wonderful place for you to try and of course cameraman best wishes to you all

[@virgil_tb2]

Hi Gary, thanks for another great review. I do think your rating was spot on, 7/10 may even be a bit generous given the price…especially without a drink and £2 for gravy. Est 1867….you would have thought it was sufficient time to get the chips right 🤷🏽‍♂️. I agree with you, definitely mint sauce with lamb.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Virgil I think you are right a bit generous on this one 👍

[@Ziggylyle]

Manchester yeah😂 Oh dear the chips, what a disappointment, the rocket looked delicious. The bill was a bit much, service charge is outrageous. Great review again, well done Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Not quite those battered chips, Ann!

[@Ziggylyle]

@@GaryEats Indeed not Gary😁😁

[@melissastokes8090]

The decor looks good it’s up there with black lock , did they change for water? Garth

[@GaryEats]

No charge Mel lol 😂

[@davidedwards2197]

Lovely venue Gary, credit for preserving heritage. I think you've been very generous with your review score. If I had been served lamb without mint sauce it would be a lifetime first and attract a two point deduction. Likewise, being charged seperately for gravy would be a lifetime first and attract a further two point deduction. Disappointing chips is another point off so, for me, it would be a maximum 5.

[@GaryEats]

That you for watching and commenting David, blimey your a harsh reviewer, you didn’t make a deduction for service charge. The lamb was quality and the ambiance of the pub amazing which in fairness you don’t get everywhere, maybe we agree on a 6.5 ?. Enjoy the rest of the weekend 👍

[@davidedwards2197]

Maybe I’m being grumpy but I don’t see this place ever reaching the standard of Blacklock which they should aspire to. They need to be aware of customer expectations and they clearly aren’t.

[@GaryEats]

That’s fair enough.