The CHEAPEST RESTAURANT MEAL in LONDON!? GODDARDS!

[@Logicalporkpie]

This is the type of guy everyone has to meet for a chat and pint, so rare to come across someone so genuine and actually enjoys what he does. Good stuff man!

[@Nick_Jarrett]

@@Logicalporkpie love that cheerful attitude despite how cold it's gotten recently and the willingness to travel up and down the country. Gary comes across as someone that you'd call a mate.

[@GaryEats]

That is a truly lovely comment to make thank you very very much

[@This-means-more]

The pies = home cooked quality The review = outstanding The Cameraman = Legend The Stewed Eels = comedy gold

[@GaryEats]

Ah you're very kind apart from the cameraman needs to be changed to muppet

[@robertcook9555]

Home cooked pies 😮😮😮

[@MartinIbert]

Stewed eels being thrown out and not being enjoyed ... inexcusable.

[@Brenda-ff7zk]

​@@GaryEats😂😂😂

[@Moparmagic66]

​@@GaryEats I do remember the Cameraman comments calling you & Greeno "2 muppets" during one of your collaborations! Payback time.

[@MrLoopy52]

Born and bred in Greenwich, this is my favourite pie and mash shop. When I was a kid in the fifties their shop was round the corner, they closed down and relocated to the present site, which use to be a pub called The Cricketers. Cheers Gary 😊

[@GaryEats]

That is wonderful to hear thank you

[@mmmyeah7]

Born their too ))

[@MrLoopy52]

I like to have a long walk around Greewich Park, have wander round Greenwich town centre and finish up in Goddards for double, single, liquor and a cup of tea 😊

[@opus2006]

I was a bit confused by that TBH. At a lot there in 1996 a lot. Thought the pie shop was on Church Street, facing down College Approach back then. Did they move?

[@alec1113]

In this day and age , getting a tasty meal for 6 quid , unheard of . Just for that, I would have given it a 10 .The owners are not being greedy with their pricing and are giving back to the community . Great first vid of the year . Happy New Year to you and your family, and subscribers .

[@spaceodds1985]

Well said

[@CatmanToxo]

Definitely

[@GaryEats]

That is truly a wonderful comment and one I fully agree with I also hope you and your family have a wonderful 2025 Alec

[@opus2006]

My last trip back home was amazed at how things had gone up. Wong Kei's was expensive FFS. We're so going there.

[@5714sqd]

It has been over sixty years since I had pie and mash, in fact, closer to seventy years. I was a young airman on one of my first leaves in London. Not much money in those days, so we ended up in a place that served this. It cost a few shillings then and was really filling and tasty. A great meal then, and, obviously, a great meal now. Thanks for sharing, Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Hopefully, some wonderful memories

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

5714 thank you for your service, sir❤

[@josephodonnell8649]

@@Suzyfromtheblock well said

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

@@josephodonnell8649 ❤️

[@seanmrussell]

My Dad was born in Deptford in the 1920's and lived on this stuff. He introduced me to pie and mash when I was a kid in the 70's. Fast forward 40 years and I moved to Greenwich with my wife, and Goddards had their original pie & mash shop on Greenwich Church Street. They closed it down in 2009/10 (I think), before re-opening a few years later at the new location where you are. They're bloody brilliant and the food is top-notch. They can keep the eels though!

[@GaryEats]

I hope this brought you back some wonderful memories, Sean

[@zoobee]

honestly what could be more hearty and wholesome that pie and mash? love that you find places like this to eat and share with us Gary

[@GaryEats]

Well said and thank you so much, I do try

[@Fallonised]

Great vid Gary as always! 👌🏾

[@deanneharrall1241]

Hello Gary, now that’s the meal you need on a very cold January day, it looks wholesome, filling and delicious love the cherry pie and custard what was left of it 😂 Deanne ❤Suffolk x

[@hwica2753]

I left England and moved to the US 40 years ago, and didn't miss anything:- until I started watching Gary Eats. Now I want to go back and visit all the amazing restaurants that he has reviewed.

[@GaryEats]

That is a very kind comment thank you very much

[@DavidHulme-z3h]

You can get your own back by turning the camera on him 😂😂

[@jagvette1]

right there with you although I have only been in the USA for 29 years

[@stokecityfc2728]

2 weeks in the USA was 10 days too long for me!

[@robertjason6885]

Great, deserving the 9.5! The owner deserves to be congratulated.

[@anthonymullen6300]

Oh dear God, of all the meals you have eaten over the years, On a freezing cold winter's day Pie and mash with thick gravy, sounds absolutely heavenly.

[@GaryEats]

Oh yes, the absolute best

[@rolocadbury2036]

Having pie and mash in London with gravy should be a sin

[@carmenvoigt7602]

We from Germany and we love your videos everytime when we come to London we plan to visit the locations from your videos and taste the food you Show on youtube. ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@Markisleo]

Another conformist we don't need thanks

[@carmenvoigt7602]

⁠@Markisleoand I think you are the Ass no1 on the planet?

[@carmenvoigt7602]

@Markisleoand sweet 😂

[@GaryEats]

Ah thank you so much. I would love to come to Germany soon. Which locations do you have in mind?

[@Pebble_Collector]

Aww I didn't know it was your son that was the cameraman. It's really wholesome you get to enjoy all of this together.

[@GaryEats]

Yes, it is my son, but I might be looking for a new camera man now 😂

[@nagarajdn7385]

@@GaryEatshave new camera, not man.

[@teddyb4957]

Although Goddards P&M is good it's one of the more expensive P&M shops in London, and is aimed a little at tourists in Greenwich area. I would encourage viewers to explore London's other P&M shops a little more i.e. some of the longstanding such as Manzes [SE], Arments [S], Cookes [N], Kellys [E], Noted [NE] and some of the 'newer' arrivals such as Barrys/Maureens [E], Cockneys [W], Castle [N], and Barneys [NE]...and if you fancy a nice countryside walk you have two options 1. take the tube [Central line] to Debden, eat at Kellys and then walk in Epping Forest/Theydon Bois/Wakes Arms OR 2. Take the Overground to Chingford, eat at Robins, and then walk on/from Chingford Plains to Connaught Waters.

[@GaryEats]

I understand your point, but it isn’t really expensive even for a tourist area

[@evernautical]

Great vid Gary - places like this should be all over Britain serving nutritious, affordable and healthy food instead of thousands of cheap burger joints and crappy chicken!

[@GaryEats]

I agree completely as it is such brilliant value

[@beecat4183]

It's a great value but healthy is quite a stretch.

[@evernautical]

@@beecat4183 Why? It is good home cooked pie and mash. A bit carb heavy but full of the good stuff - meat, lard, butter, fresh herbs.

[@arturturkevych3816]

@@beecat4183 healthier than chicken from the chicken places with chips for sure

[@robhines4537]

It's not processed shite like mcds etc​@@beecat4183

[@robhastings1005]

Another great video Gary - and the lesson here is for people to support such a business if they get the chance to help it survive.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much and I agree

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

❤

[@annother3350]

This is my local and we do support, but its also very popular with tourists

[@MARMALARD49]

@@annother3350yep, Greenwich very popular with tourists and rightly so. Also lots of students in the area. This place will always be popular!

[@stevecohen8206]

Goddards is brilliant, they show you can have a tradition, along side moving with the times. I still will go with traditional pie n mash when I go. HNY Gary and cameraman.

[@GaryEats]

I hope you have a wonderful 2025 Steve

[@stevied8855]

Hi Gary, You took the words out of my mouth at 16 minutes in. I was going to mention the quality and value compared to a fast food place. No comparison for sure. Hearty and warming food for the winter. Just what we all cry out for. That and a great bowl of soup with buttered bread. Stevie in Fife.

[@GaryEats]

Excellent Stevie. It's light years ahead of any fast food place!

[@Nigel-fy5jg]

Totally agree about value, especially the lamb and rosemary pie. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of elderly folk used that place. Good wholesome hot food and somewhere warm. Excellent review as usual.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Nigel and you are right. It’s fantastic value.

[@conniesawyer5108]

That food looked divine! 🤤 Many people say that British food is bland and unsavorable, however, I would happily eat that everyday of the week! Great video as always, Gary!

[@GaryEats]

I agree with you completely Connie and thank you

[@kevinwilkes1963]

My wife and I were in the UK from the US last fall. We thought the food was terrific everywhere went. We can’t wait to visit again.

[@patrickwong4824]

Cheap Pie and Mash for the New Year is brilliant.

[@GaryEats]

Love it

[@Wigid303]

Best pie and mash in the south east as well.....in my opinion

[@traceymagee]

After having a double heart procedure, and getting last night I’ve got a few video’s to catch up on, and will be enjoying them all. As always thank you both xx

[@GaryEats]

I hope everything is going well for you now, Tracey, please take care of yourself xx🌹🌹🌹

[@contactlenshub3254]

The world's a better place with mash! Thanks Gaz and cameraman. Eels smoked are a whole different story. Beautiful!

[@Drewtheelder]

"Like my mother made" is the highest compliment you can give any food.

[@GaryEats]

That is very true

[@GodotOfficial]

My New Year’s Resolution was to stop watching Gary Eats videos - I failed at 12:01am on 1st January

[@GaryEats]

My friend you need to persevere a bit longer. Put me on before bed and you'll fall right to sleep lol

[@mandytyers4481]

Don't fight it 😂

[@oldschool3670]

​@GaryEats I disagree, me and you are chalk and cheese but I love you and your sons content. Twiglet syndrome 😂😂

[@error_404-x6y]

It was a sad day for me when i finally ran out of Gary Eats videos to binge watch.

[@josephodonnell8649]

Im howling reading this comment brilliant 😂😂

[@563421094]

So there are still honest and genuine people on the blue planet...Hats Off to Gary and the Goddard's Team....

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much

[@hiramabiff2017]

Hand on my heart I would watch Gary's food reviews over a (highly edited-made for tv) ) Ramsey review any day. Charming, polite, honest and doesn't talk to us like fools. Great channel. I say all this as a Cockney & just after having to eat a tuna salad for dinner because my wife thinks "we🤬" need to lose some weight after Christmas blow outs. Thanks Gary ! That looked lovely & so tasty ( 🥺😡😠🤬🤬🤬)...

[@GaryEats]

That is a really kind comment thank you very very much

[@blb2022]

It's good to see a traditional pie mash shop with good quality home cooked food and not breaking the bank. I've started a low-carb diet and watching you eating those pies and mash with the gravy and liquor made my mouth salivate like a waterfall 😂. It looked very tasty for a cold winter's day🤤. I think I've picked the wrong time for a low carb diet 🥧😅. Thanks Gary. 👍

[@GaryEats]

This was very enjoyable and perfect for a winter's day

[@blb2022]

​@@GaryEats👍

[@micheal3230]

I've eaten in gollards for decades, from the original shop to Greenwich market in a stall. Then to the new premises that you are at Gary legendary pie mash.

[@GaryEats]

That is wonderful to hear

[@simonjackson9550]

Gary I challenged you a few weeks ago on down marking a business for gravy quality. You gave an excellent and measured reply which I respect. You have now told us who the camera man is. It sounds like you are divorced and visit your mother. That also deserves respect and I have been there. Your Greenwich visit was exceptional. Every bit of humanity reinforces the quality of the assessment. You are human and genuine. That is why you have such a following. Please keep the details of the cameraman in the background. Your channel is about a leisure professional being fair about what he finds and judging with integrity. Your opinions are so helpful and grounded in reality. Keep up the good work and the interaction with the enigmatic cameraman. Thanks Keep it the same. Simon

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Simon

[@DameTremonti]

Love the dessert clip, you were remanded in custardy.

[@GaryEats]

Roman... not sold on that one haha

[@patobrien6364]

😂😂😂😂

[@melanytodd2929]

Sublime ❣️🤣

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

On England’s green and pleasant land, Thank goodness for the pie mash and liquor , The staple diet for many who needed a warm comforting food And so happy that it is still going Thank you, Gary❤

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Suzy x

[@tracyl1368]

Absolutely LOVE Goddards! Been going there for years as my Sarf London husband needs his fix every few months! Gets packed fast so need to get in early as in when it opens at 11am...... Always have mine wiv gravy! (The North Londoner in me)

[@GaryEats]

It's so busy in there wow Tracy lol

[@splodge57]

Yes Goddards is a lovely place to eat. I'm from East London, North of the river, and have been enjoying Pie and Mash and Jellied Eels with liquor since the 60's.😊

[@danielpiggins8429]

It's a good addiction to need a fix for

[@icreatedanaccountforthis1852]

I'm glad your son ordered the eels just because I was really curious about them. Appreciate you attempting them. The pies looked amazing!

[@GaryEats]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it. I’m not sure I did. 😂

[@sbob17]

It is so nice seeing a father and son youtube channel.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much but soon it won't be son if he carries on

[@NJNYC]

Thanks for another SUPERB video Gary!!! I'm with you on those eels... absolutely no way! I had the steak & ale pie with mash there once, it was incredible! and so was the Sticky Toffee Pudding (I can't believe you didn't go for it! lol). Gary Eats is the BEST channel on KZbin and any other platform so I don't need NetFlix anymore I'm cancelling it! Thanks again Gary what a man you are and what a channel it's absolutely phenomenal let's go!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much my friend!!!

[@davidpantoja676]

Meat and potatoes comfort food at reasonable prices? Made in house pies and dessert? 🎂 Lamb and Rosemary always a win-win in my book. As always another stellar review Gary 😊😊😊😮

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much David

[@xr6lad]

I cook pie and mash myself now but your video brought back memories. I haven’t been to Godard’s in Greenwich for 15 years and enjoyed it back then. Nice to see it still going strong.

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased this brought you back some lovely memories

[@Jennyeq]

It's a shame we don't have a restaurant like this in my town anymore - all we have is halal "chicken" or American fast food chains.

[@ipaales7552]

This is just a brilliant channel, gary as a critic is honest entertaining and informative, appreciated the videos all the best 👍

[@GaryEats]

You are so very kind thank you

[@tonyfletcher7524]

Hi Gary Thanks for bringing back memories on this one. When I moved to London and lived there for 22 years this resturant at Greenwich was one of the first I visited. I had double meat pie, mash and gravy followed by fruit crumble and custard. Utterly delicious and extremely good value for money just like you found on your visit. 9.5/ 10 for me as well. Brilliant video as always mate

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased this brought you back some wonderful memories Tony and thank you very much

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Happy New Year Gary and Son of Gary! Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@GaryEats]

Happy new year, hope you are doing well

[@Jimmyredcab]

Shame about the mash being served up in ice cream scoops, it should be scrapped on the side. 😮

[@shsh-he5qg]

@@Jimmyredcabwas always served in that school in school dinners too ! Portion control I guess

[@bobikdylan]

That took me back to when I lived in Greenwich, in Thames St. by the Cutty Sark. Goddards used to be right by the ship, and was a traditional pie and mash shop with green and white tiles. Where they are now used to be a good pub. I'm glad they've extended the menu with the lamb pie, which looks great. Davy's wine vaults isn't far away, near the railway station. Been there since 1870. When I lived there they had just a few things to eat, but I see their menu looks interesting now. Might be worth a look.

[@GaryEats]

I hope you brought you back some wonderful memories and I will take a look at your recommendation

[@missmerrily4830]

You could feel the authenticity the moment you entered. Really nice to visit a pie and mash shop and I know Goddards by its really good reputation. Food was down to earth, traditional and looked as delicious as it should be. Full empathy for the eels though. That's one tradition and fishy flavour too far for me too. It could only have been worse by being jellied eels. I really felt for you Gary! Desert looked lush though and glad it saw off those unspeakable eels! 😄 Greenwich looking fab as always. A winning duo. And no, no way I'd be going to MacDonalds when Goddard's is available. Yep, well worth 9.5!

[@GaryEats]

Yes very authentic with perfect food until the cameraman idiot ruined it lol

[@MrBlueSky-m2k]

Lovely Jubley Gary , made my mouth water , good evening Terrence , that gravy reminded me of the other day , I was wallpapering the bedroom and shouted out too mrs P “ a my lovely, have you got any more gravy left from the roast chicken dinner from last night ? “ no why , she hollowed like a Banshee , “ no reason my lovely, no reason at all 😂😂😂 News Flash ….I was in “ Fortnum and Mason “ in Piccadilly today Monday 6th January, there where three whole fresh cooked Legs of ham on sale £175.00 reduced too £ 45.00 , absolute bargain if you wanted too freeze 🥶 one for next Christmas, they’re in the basement next too the deli meat department.

[@GaryEats]

Good evening to you, Terrence, and that was very funny 🤣

[@TelThePower]

Terrence.. 😂 Is that you Mum..? Lol That made me laugh Petrus, brilliant 😂 Hope you finished the wallpapering..... 😉

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The camerman stitched you up. So here is what we suggest you do. The camerman sits in your place for what you serve up to him. You run the camera. A role reversal as you may. hehe. Goddards at Greenwich. Great portions for Great value. On a cold day in winter you can't beat a great pie and mash. All the best . Gary 👍👍 Jim and Harriet

[@GaryEats]

I think that is a truly wonderful and fantastic idea, Jim and Harriet

[@sinladen5]

Went to this place a few years back, on my first trip to London, and it's absolutely brilliant. Spent a bit talking to the owner about his family and he seemed genuinely pleased to have so many people enjoy the food every day. Fantastic food and service, just like you said, Gary.

[@RosieHarp]

A freezing cold, snow ridden Monday 🥶 just got better. Gary's here 🥳

[@GaryEats]

Ah thank you lovely Rosie, it is bitter here. How is it in Scotland?

[@RosieHarp]

@@GaryEats It's snowing up here again Gary, now Day 5. Done with it 😞

[@MrGearoid65]

Great video Gary! Those pies looked great. What a great place. I've never tried eels, hot or cold and I never will after your reaction. Still thinking of that cherry pie......nom nom nom. Happy New Year. 👍

[@GaryEats]

I hope you have a fantastic 2025 and thank you

[@chrissilvester5663]

U can't beat a good old traditional home made Pie & Mash. A typical British classic & the prices aswell absolutely outstanding value for the quantity & quality of the food. Need to see more restaurants like this over the UK imo. Another brilliant review man. Definitely deserved the rave reviews

[@GaryEats]

I agree with you it’s fantastic value and thank you very much as always Chris

[@harrybishcrew]

Went to Goddards last time i was in London as i was staying in Greenwich at the time and for me its the best pie and mash I've had in London (TBF ive only tried 3 in total) but it did make me wonder why there arent more pie and mash shops in general in the UK? Its such a hearwarming and quick food to have and its relatively cheap to make. We need to celebrate British food more

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased you enjoyed it, Harry

[@janbow5124]

Your lovely son is totally right. The proper meal is pie, mash, hot eels, liquor with chilli vinegar and white pepper. Oh my mouth is drooling I love it. ❤

[@GaryEats]

My lovely son, my lovely son he stitched me up

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

My choices on that meal would have started with that eel, and gone to your main choice of the rosemary lamb pie and mash.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

Ummm, I really would rather have eels than that cherry dessert. But the winner does seem to be the lamb & rosemary pie.

[@michaelraiger623]

Your son stitched you up and the comedy routine has me in stitches Gary! And I’s love to endure the cold to feel the warmth of eating those pies and mash. Nice video of a marvelous eatery!

[@GaryEats]

Don’t worry, Michael I’m pleased you enjoyed it, but you will enjoy even more when I get him back

[@mattiaslindstrom1137]

Warm and hearty video, very good as always. 😀 Best greetings from a sunny and (relatively) warm Andalucía

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Matthias

[@PhilipCockram]

Hello my Friends ...Today was a good day in Canada . I hope its more appealing for you both to visit us now . Another Fantastic review . Great location and meal . And Value .

[@GaryEats]

I am really pleased you’re having a great day, Philip

[@anirudhmgautam]

I see Gary and I click on the video ! no hesitation ! enjoying another banger episode from the big man himself !

[@GaryEats]

Why are you so kind?

[@CheshireCat6639]

Absolutely yummy..I prefer taste over presentation,,it's a bonus if we get both. Great review again Mr G n Mr C ty for taking us along your fabulous journey . Jellied eels 🤮...comedy gold moment. 🎉

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased you enjoyed this review however I’m not sure I did 😂😂

[@mistercutts]

Had my first experience of traditional London pie and mash on Saturday at Manze's Deptford, throughly enjoyed it and better value than any take away. Folks were queuing out the door. The shop closes this month so enjoy these places whilst you can. And as a Northern boy myself, gravy not liquor every time!

[@fenderengland]

Sadly Manzes will close this year as he's retiring

[@drsteele]

Went there in 2023, didn't touch the eels but watched fascinated as someone sat and munched their way through a bowl.

[@GaryEats]

I cannot understand how

[@JimmerDJ]

Can’t beat a good pie and mash. Old school and wholesome comfort food. Another belter Gary 👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

It is excellent value. YNWA

[@rodwilliams4170]

Planning a UK trip next year and I said to my English wife I want to try pie and mash and cod and chips!! 😂😂 She looked at me like ‘what??…..of all the things there like castles and such you want that??’ I blame it on you Gary!! Can’t wait! Yes, we’ll do all the other touristy stuff and see family. My wife is from Oldham originally and came to Australia in 1988. She’s keen to show us around. Cheers! BTW…. No eel for me either. 😬 Just watching you attempt it is enough. Retchovision!!

[@GaryEats]

Tell her it is completely my fault and when you visit, please let me know because I’d like to buy you both a drink

[@rodwilliams4170]

Sounds like a great plan!!

[@jamessmithson-br7rm]

If you go to Greenwich in London you can tick off a bit of culture and the food… Pie and mash at Goddards (in the video). If you want a smashing fish and chip shop I’d head 5 mins up the road to the Golden Chippy, one of the best in London. For a bit of culture and history you’ve got the Cutty Sark, Royal Naval College, various museums, Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory etc. Make sure to get the obligatory pic standing with a foot on each side of the Prime Meridian Line

[@nevertrustatory]

Aussie pie shops are amazing too. It’s over 10 years since I went to Australia, but it’s the pie shops that stand out in my memory.😂 Have a great trip.👍🏼

[@rodwilliams4170]

Thanks for the tips!! Definitely want to tick off a few things. We recently went to New Zealand and the pies there……spectacular!!

[@jimrowland8310]

I love pie and mash, that looks like a great place to go. You cracked me up eating the jellied eels, big thumbs up for your boy 😂😂😂

[@GaryEats]

No thumbs up at all for him Jim lol

[@pippin1ful]

That was stewed eels. Gary would have performed a technicolor yawn, had they been jellied. He was close, but he was also very close to getting that delicious gravy on his jumper!

[@Mary-EllenCandage-k7y]

Happy New Year, Gary! Those pies and mash were mouth-watering, even on screen, especially the rosemary-lamb one. The eels....well, decades ago on my first trip to London I saw jellied eel on a menu and thought, Oh why not? New city, new country, new food? Give it a try! I almost had to be carried out of the restaurant....never, ever again. I could taste them for days, and not in a good way :(

[@QPRLAD86]

As a local Concierge (East London) I am relived to see you have given this establishment a solid review. Always good to see as I recommend the hell out of this place to my guests.

[@GaryEats]

It had to be a good review because it’s excellent value and excellent food

[@QPRLAD86]

@@GaryEatsThanks Gary always appreciate your feedback. Happy New Year!

[@CuttingEdges]

Imagine feeding people for reasonable prices would drive up the popularity of your restaurant - who would have thought

[@GaryEats]

Astonishing isn't it

[@collieuk]

There's something so comforting about seeing a good old fashioned pie and mash. Great value too. I've started the year on a diet but watching these vids makes me so hungry I could almost eat the phone screen 😂

[@GaryEats]

You definitely can’t beat a good pie and mash

[@peterhodges8411]

Another great review Gary of a restaurant that isn't ripping the public off with sky-high prices like several you have visited. It was clearly great value for money and good quality too. I think a good way to get even with the cameraman is to make him eat one of two dishes that my mum loved, namely tripe and onions or chitterlings, ( may be called chitlins), which are cooked pigs intestines. There is no way I could eat either of these 2 dishes.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very, very much, Peter and that’s a great idea

[@TimK2646]

We ♥ Gary. Really warmed me up. Been binge listening to Sweeny Todd over Christmas.... Pie Pie Pie...

[@GaryEats]

Loved you too Tim

[@phann860]

Another excellent presentation. It is amazing that there is such good food at affordable prices in London. A mate of mine was very keen on jellied eels and whelks, usually after we had imbibed a great deal, I was not.

[@GaryEats]

It is excellent value I agree I don’t mind most seafood but not the eels

[@mdeleeuw6272]

I was born in a place called 'Aalsmeer' which translates to 'Eelslake'. You can imagine why. We ate eel at least once but mostly twice a week. My grandfather would catch them illegaly at night, because that is when eels are most active. Catching eels is seen as poaching and illegal since 1963 in the Netherlands. Unless you have a permit. Anyway, we ate them stewed (not nice), baked (better) or smoked (great!). Smoked eel is still seen as a delicacy in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and some Eastern European countries. But it is very expensive nowadays.

[@GaryEats]

I cannot abide by eels sadly

[@mdeleeuw6272]

@@GaryEats Of course you can, but not the jellied ones. I would not be able to eat them too. Try them smoked.

[@Erin-Christine]

Happy New Year to you Gary & Mr CM. 🥳🥂 I hope you had a lovely holiday break. The eels! I think the CM deserves a formal warning for job performance on that one! To paraphrase a line I remember from a Steve Coogan stand-up show I saw many years ago... "Like a Streets Viennetta, revenge is a dish best served cold" 😂 Watch out Mr CM! 😅 The pie & mash dishes looked very good & fantastic value for money. I would imagine it's a very popular place to stop for a meal. Take care & see you soon. 💙

[@GaryEats]

I hope you have a truly wonderful 2025, I have to say I will have to get him back, this was excellent value and excellent quality, I hope you have a truly wonderful week Erin x

[@Erin-Christine]

@GaryEats Thanks Gary. I was only meant to be away for a week over Christmas & New Year, but it extended to ten days. Very nice & relaxing & hoping for a good 2025. Yes, cameraman's revenge incoming 😂. Good on you for trying the eels. I don't think I'd even manage to take a bite to be honest. Have a lovely week & see you on the next one.

[@TelThePower]

Hey Erin, A Very Happy New Year to You! 🎉 Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, & a nice break. As for the review, the pies looked immense, however there's absolutely no way I could try the jellied eel's 🤢 When I stayed in Aussie, I went to Adelaide, & tried the famous Pie Floater.. A few Aussie lads I met up with said I have to do it, obviously I was pretty drunk & ate it with no issues, it was actually ok! Surprisingly pretty good!! 😂 Anyway I'm not one to waffle!? Lol.... Have a Superb 2025 Erin 🎉 All the very best! Take care 💙 x

[@Erin-Christine]

@@TelThePower Happy New Year to you as well, Terry! 🥳🎉 Thank you, I had a really nice break for the end of the year. I hope your Christmas & New Year were lovely. I couldn't do the eels either! I could pretend & say that I'd "give it a go", but that would be a big fib! 😂 Oh, yes... I'm familiar with the pie floater. A bit like a large kebab, It's the type of meal for when one is recovering from a night of inebriation! Haha. Glad you enjoyed it. How did you find your time in Adelaide? Personally, I loved the wineries & thoroughly enjoyed the Barossa Valley region especially. I remember doing a day trip down to Victor Harbour as well. That's a beautiful town by the ocean. Wishing you a fantastic 2025 as well Terry! Take care & look forward to catching up with you again soon. 💙

[@TelThePower]

@@Erin-Christine Thanks for the lovely reply Erin 😊 I spent a couple of weeks in Adelaide, I stayed in a hotel in the city centre first, the hotel had pokie machines, a few Aussie guys got chatting & they took me to a casino, it was a very drunken night, fantastic! 🍻 I then got the tram to Glenelg, & stayed in a beachfront house, which was a perfect location.. That's where I signed up for the Barossa Valley winery tour, it took you to 3 different locations where you could sample as much as you wanted.. I believe the coach driver was starting to get a little frustrated due to time at each venue, & everyone over indulging, oops! Lol... I imagine he soon quit that job! 😂 The city was set out in like a grid format if I remember, & it was fairly easy to navigate around, yes very fond memories of Adelaide Erin. Always great talking, & it's very possible I could be catching up with our Gary in the near future, if time & our schedules work out. Take care & we'll catch up soon 💙 x

[@philt5782]

I used to live near Tooting Bec in the 80's and my Nan and Grandad were visiting for the weekend. I took my Mom and Nan out shopping down at Tooting and we stumbled across a pie and mash shop that I never knew was there. My Nan spotted it from a mile away. She grew up in Ladbroke Grove and then Southend during and after the war. A jellied eel connoisseur. She said for me and mom to order pie, mash and licker as we probably wouldn't like the eels. (Acquired taste proved by Gary!). She had jellied eels. OMG I was hooked on pie and mash. My Nan thought Christmas had come early stuffing those eels in her face. LOL. The place was a typical old pie and mash shop. Tiled walls. Concrete floor. It was wet from where they were doing the dishes and the cooking behind the counter! LOL. Happy memories.

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

I'm Irish, my dad's from se London, once, when bringing a car back from England, he insisted on bringing back pie mash 'n liquor on the ferry for tea 😢, it didn't travel well.

[@GaryEats]

I am sorry to hear that 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@juxapostion]

Wow glad to see that Goddards is still going. Went there years ago with my son. East Boy that I am i dont travel to Sarf London much but it was a great place. Happy new gary and camera man:). FYI You need to dig hole in pie, and then add vinegar. Well, thats what i do

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much and yep, an institution

[@robertallardice8119]

Can I ask you. Is the chilli vinegar traditional? Cheers!👍

[@juxapostion]

@@robertallardice8119 It has been around for years. But back in the day when i was a kid 70s/80s it was plain Vinegar. Which you still get and is the best

[@Gregory-xm3jm]

Yes! Good, wholesome food and great value. This restaurant is the old England that makes sense. Fine review and summary.

[@GaryEats]

Agreed Gregory. Thank you very much

[@cawstongreenway]

eels - the staple of London's working class. Apparently very popular with Millwall fans on matchday. I think I'd prefer the lamb and rosemary pie 😂 Have you reviewed M.Manze? Looks equally interesting... Great prank from Cameraman 🤣🤣🤣

[@GaryEats]

That was very, very funny, and yes, I have reviewed them

[@leefig6089]

East London freezing today! Well done Gary.

[@GaryEats]

You can’t blame me for that

[@Kate-lk6tw]

It looks so wonderful and hopefully it means folk doing it hard have a real, nutritious option in a warm place. Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@MelissasArt]

I often used to go for a pie and mash when I lived in London. Ultimate comfort food. 🙂

[@GaryEats]

Oh yes, I think Maureens and Goddards are superb

[@bpure2560]

18 seconds notification. This place looks very nice. Eel be having them, not you. 😜 You'll have to get a Gary Eats puffer jacket for this arctic weather. Get the cameraman back by making him pay for the meal. 😂

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for tuning in so early

[@charlotter95]

That price for a pie is amazing, specially in London where everywhere else is expensive. Need more of these places. Glad you enjoyed. It’s a good day when you upload a video 😊

[@keithhardy8513]

It's good to see that Goddards Pie & Mash in Greenwich is doing well, as a lot of the traditional Pie & Mash Shops in London have closed in recent years, as the owners retire and no-one with a desire to take on the business. Another, Manze's in Deptford, just down the road from Goddards is closing at the end of January with the owner retiring 😢

[@GaryEats]

It's packed in there Keith, impossible to move

[@bushwhackeddos.2703]

They replaced the people that used to eat it.

[@josephodonnell8649]

I wish I stayed in London id be in Goddards every other day looks amazing.

[@shsh-he5qg]

@bushwhackeddos.2703yeah people don’t want to eat stodgy food anymore

[@bushwhackeddos.2703]

@shsh-he5qg Liberal consume hive mind 🧟

[@Bessie66]

Happy new year Gary

[@GaryEats]

Happy new year!

[@petersmithson4644]

I remember the jellied eels last time. I’ll be honest I’ve never tried them ever myself and probably never will.Just never appealed to me.The best place to catch eels is outside a sewerage works because that’s what they feed on !

[@GaryEats]

Please don’t tell me that, Peter

[@gilladamson3722]

You made me laugh with the eels, never had them, but we used to visit relatives on the coast when I was a kid, who as a treat would serve up sea food. Cockles, winkles, razor clams, samphire, with vinegar and bread and butter. All went well, I managed most of it ( imagine serving those up to todays 9 year olds🤣) until whelks appeared on the table! 🤢🤢Like eating chunks of rubber band!! REVOLTING! Can’t get down from the table till you’ve finished what’s on your plate😵‍💫😳! So the pockets of my shorts were filled with these vile offerings which even the dog refused. That’s where the eels should have gone too I reckon. Thanks Gary, lots of fun.x

[@pippin1ful]

I've only had tender whelks once in my lifetime. Sonny's Whelks at Folkestone Harbour. Sadly Sonny left this world many years ago. I've sought tender ones since, but they have always turned out like rubber.

[@GaryEats]

God the eels are hideous aren't they lol

[@mdeleeuw6272]

Whelks ... horrible. I hate every kind of snail. They are not meant to be eaten.

[@matthewjohnston3195]

I love cockles from Swansea market, but they have gone really expensive now, a bit of a luxury. I agree about whelks ! I want to pick some samphire from a bay on the Gower peninsular. ( I am keeping it secret 😄)

[@Nick_Jarrett]

You've never heard anyone sitting down in a pub or resturant saying "this is awful, I'm going to kfc for some proper grub"

[@GaryEats]

That is a very good point, Nick

[@SaxonRanger94]

I love old little family places like that. Always great homesyle food and great prices, those places are definitely gems.

[@GaryEats]

I really like this one

[@butterflydiva1]

Super review. Good old fashioned , traditional London food. Both pies looked very delicious indeed. Eels definitely no 🤢 But the rest of the dishes were not only good quality but excellent value too. Thank you for a super video and being a good sport our Gary . All the best to you and Son x 😊

[@GaryEats]

The eels were truly awful Maria. How are you feeling now? Thank you lovely x

[@butterflydiva1]

@GaryEats Bless you our Gary. I still feel unwell still ,but as soon as you attempted those eels I retched with you lol 🤣. I hope you're feeling well sweet and I thank you for caring too . Bless you 🙏🏻❤️ Have a super evening sweet x 😊

[@HowardOfficial]

@@butterflydiva1I’m sorry to hear you are feeling unwell Maria. Please accept my best wishes for a speedy recovery..

[@butterflydiva1]

​@@HowardOfficial Hello Howard , thank you for your kind message, much appreciated. I haven't seen you on Gary's channel for a while now, only recently I read a comment of yours on the Mac Masters review. I hope you haven't been unwell yourself and hope this year is kind to you . Take care 😊

[@HowardOfficial]

@@butterflydiva1 Thank you for your good wishes. I do tend to limit my time on KZbin these days - all is well here though. I look forward to hearing of your full recovery 🙏

[@simonnewbound6225]

As somebody from Yorkshire it's gravy with pies but I went to London before Xmas and wow pie mash and licker is way better than gravy even there chilli vinegar is amazing

[@GaryEats]

Tell you what Simon, this was brilliant

[@alanthomson1227]

@@GaryEatsunless in Soho the “licker” would be an extra?

[@richardpym]

Another great video Gary, we know the area and restaurant well. And you are right about the eels

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Richard

[@LeeJohn70]

Gary you ain't no Cockney. Lol. I love Jellied Eels and Stewed Eels. Plenty of pepper and vinegar. Lovely Jubbly 👍😁

[@ypure3859]

respect to you pal....I couldn't..but I'm.not cockeney. One day I'll give it a go

[@LeeJohn70]

@ypure3859 It is very tasty. 👍😁

[@GaryEats]

😋 you are a braver man than me Lee lol

[@LeeJohn70]

@GaryEats Was brought up on them Gary 👍😁

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Ridiculous Value what a gem!!!! Top video Gary ….Smithy

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Smithy

[@Johnbro8]

I’m just sat here salivating, enjoy. Been there loved it, trouble is then it becomes a tour of pml shops, eg Maureen’s, Manzies and many others.

[@ahmeouni92]

Pause at 4:06 we get to see Gary's son!

[@GaryEats]

He's not as sneaky as he thinks lol

[@techware1840]

Where is he? He’s not at 4:06

[@ahmeouni92]

@@techware1840 look at the reflection of the spoon

[@johnlailey7691]

4.07 on my timer. Thought you were in Spoons😂😂😂😂

[@SnazzySnezz]

When I lived in London, the golden rule for having lunch in pubs was: the further you were from London, the cheaper and better meals were! Not to mention the size of the portions!

[@GaryEats]

That is a very good point

[@FALLOUT-815-]

Thank you again, your videos always make me happy and as a former chef its really nice to see the passion you have and the help to lesser well known businesses.

[@GaryEats]

That is very kind to say thank you very much

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

Love ❤ the look of the 2nd meal Gary! Delicious 😋 🎉

[@parathink]

Echoing the comment below: I miss England terribly. These look wonderful. Gary is his funniest when he's enjoying his food! Love it!

[@MrSkunky2009]

Hey Gary... As a man after your own heart... Pie & Mash.... What are you doing to me today.... Looked Amazing & what Value for money.... Another great insightful video from the man who can... You gave it a go !!! YNWA !!!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so very much and fingers crossed for tomorrow. YNWA

[@marklancaster6558]

I love stewed eels, Absolutely delicious. Pie, mash and eels with chilli vinegar. The meal of champions.

[@GaryEats]

You are definitely a legend Mark in my mind

[@Lulubelle.III.]

Thank you, Mr Gary, for another charming video. You continue to fill our hearts and minds with good humour and brilliantly shot reviews. Godspeed and cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦🍻🇨🇦

[@GaryEats]

I’m really pleased you enjoyed this one 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Beardedexpat7614]

Good to see you Gary. Happy New Year! Love Goddards dearly and am 100% with you on the jellied eels. Regards.