Finding The Best Pub In London | Food Tours | Insider Food

[@pastformal8354]

this is the best series on this channel by far. Joe and harry have fantastic chemistry.

[@CorkWhisperer]

Best series on the internet.

[@bcnicholas123]

Yeah it kinda has the same feel as Buzzfeed Worth It back in its prime. Great vibes

[@paddymcdoogle4025]

their hipster chemistry is about as cool as that dog turd.

[@trusttheprocess4775]

Absolutely the best series. Both the hosts are super fun and chill and that makes the difference. They complement each other really well.

[@sixgun1414]

Wholeheartedly agree, it's not just about the food, that's what makes it great. But, at the same time, they don't always agree with each other, it's quite refreshing.

[@Essess23]

One thing I really like about these vids are that the crew in background will laugh and have a small input now and then, adds to the environment, especially in this episode in pubs you need that social aspect and that added to it.

[@KillerTacos54]

100% agreed!

[@The2ndFirst]

It 100% is a winning theme. I love when the crew is involved and it always makes me smile when the crew laughs.

[@michaelwesten4624]

this is literally the first video where you can hear them

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Harvard University Play Books

[@llchapman1234]

The background laughter and comments always have me laughing 😂

[@CodedToasT]

Fun fact about pub names in Britain - they're named things like 'The Kings Head' & 'The Black Swan' because outside there would be a painted image above the entrance on the outside. This was done to help identify public houses (pubs) before most people were literate and could read / write. Most frequenters were agriculture / factory workers and would use the image above the entrance to identify the pub.

[@JimWhitaker]

Alternatively, alehouses would traditionally be identified by a bough from an evergreen tree fixed above the entrance. I last saw this in Austria a couple of decades ago.

[@jack28aug]

in the midlands we nickname them also, so my locals were the coach n horses (coke n snorters), the rose n crown (closing down), the travellers rest (old mans vest), the olympic (the armpit), and lastly the victoria which we call "the middle", coz its in the middle of the rest of em.

[@CragScrambler]

There still is pub signs outside most of them here up north. 😂

[@RhysWilliams-u3o]

​@JimWhitaker the fact it's a pub would be marked as such but the name would be known via a picture.

[@micaylabirondo836]

Do a PART TWO of this. Seriously, one of the best episodes so far.

[@The2ndFirst]

I could watch them do a pub crawl. Make it a patreon episode. I'll pay.

[@frankgyure3154]

The chemistry between Harry and Joe was great in this video. Maybe the best.

[@MarkmanOTW]

The 'magic' of the great British pub 😉

[@paddymcdoogle4025]

because they're both autistic and there's awkwardness in previous episodes.

[@vickycoc]

Agreed. Less forced fun and more energy

[@tehtriangle6660]

It's called alcohol 😂

[@notforwantoftrying1]

Agreed, I think Joe is starting to understand Harry better, specifically that he isn't necessarily showing something good or that he personally likes, but instead trying to show the most authentic/traditional/recognisable British cultural touchstones.

[@redcomet0079]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!! We want more Food Tours! 🍺🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@petershortland478]

Food Tours goes on Pub Crawl!!!!!😊

[@carlbirtles4518]

Maybe Joe and Harry could find the best bar in New York.

[@olliewebbuk]

@@petershortland478 And then find the best kebab

[@InsiderFood]

🫡

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

I always look forward to Joe and Harry chatting on any subject! I would happily watch a pub crawl series with them!

[@susanharris5331]

Omg these two in any environment makes me smile. Also the more drunk Joe got the more hilarious he became! I love this series so much! Especially when Joe goes to Harry's country. Hands down the best thing in Insider Food!

[@kevinprasetyo11]

Spent 2 years of my life studying in the UK, I visited Spoons at least once a week with my mates on Thursday for the quiz night. Totally enjoy it!

[@mindfreaktsa7680]

You have no idea how much i look forward to these episodes! Thanks Joe and Harry! ❤

[@primis82]

Harry and Joe pub crawl let's go 😂

[@oliverpeck2855]

It is the inevitable conclusion of this series. The only next step could be rating each other’s weddings.

[@The2ndFirst]

Literally they could make it a PPV.

[@char11eg]

35:30 - As someone who worked in a pub in London, most of the strange requests we'd do, after clarifying about three times that is what they wanted. We'd then try whatever weird thing it was after our shifts, just to see if it actually worked or if it was just mental. The main one that stands out to me is having lager topped with pepsi, which honestly was nowhere near as bad as I expected - pretty much the same as a lemonade top haha, even if I looked at the guy who ordered it like he'd escaped from the local asylum!

[@fayesouthall6604]

I loved a snakebite - or snakebite and black, half beer, half larger and blackcurrant juice. Not many pubs do that now.

[@cheekychappy1234]

Lager and Coke is fairly common in Germany.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

@@fayesouthall6604 when I was young a snakebite with blackcurrant was called a diesel.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

When I worked behind the bar of a social club many moons ago someone on the pool team used to order coke and blackcurrant. I gave it a go and it tasted really like Vimto.

[@enisra_bowman]

@@cheekychappy1234 whait until they find out about cola and orange lemonade or banana and wheat beer 🤫

[@PizPalace]

Spoons doesn't play music because Sir Tim Martin modelled his chain on George Orwell's essay "The Moon Under Water" where Orwell lists all the attributes for his perfect pub, one being "In the Moon Under Water it is always quiet enough to talk. The house possesses neither a radio nor a piano".

[@dogsnads5634]

Plus they have a seperate chain of pubs called Lloyds No.1 that does play music...and has dance floors....they also have their own hotels.

[@colinjames5643]

There's a 'spoons in Manchester called the Moon Under Water.

[@enisra_bowman]

but what is it with such kind of "People" like Elmo Muskrat, that quote Books and Storys they either never red or understood?

[@ebridgewater]

​@@colinjames5643Wetherspoon has used the name The Moon Under Water for thirteen of its pubs.

[@calmck2]

​@ebridgewater one of the spoons pubs named The Moon Under the Water is in Hayes, where Orwell lived when his first book was published, Down and Out in Paris and London.

[@MacMillan_the_First]

The excitement I experience when I see a new Food Tours release is unimaginable. Somehow my favourite series on KZbin rn is a couple dudes travelling cities and finding good places to eat and drink, and it's amazing

[@The2ndFirst]

It's not only good. It's more or less the best people's food places.

[@christophereing7601]

I hope this series never stops. Easily some of my favorite videos on all of youtube. Harry and Joe are great together!

[@nomino.shobykhan]

Love the crew laughing in the background. Epic!

[@The2ndFirst]

I love the vids that do this. Jolly involves the crew a lot.

[@binkbaf]

They were having a time!

[@Steven_20031]

22:45 fun fact about half pints, my dad worked in a lot of pubs and you can tell a landlord is an alcoholic as usually they will be drinking half pints to make it seem they aren't drinking as much

[@lynnejamieson2063]

Until relatively recently in Scotland, there was a whole section of society (mainly working class men, though by the time I was working behind a bar in the mid 90’s they were mostly retired) who would buy a single half pint of beer to last their entire visit and would order however many whiskys to sip and once the got down to the last of their whisky, they’d pour the last few drips into their beer. This was my Granda’s way of drinking in a pub and I can only say that in the thirty odd years we shared this planet, I can only really remember him being properly drunk once…though my brothers will have seen it far more often due to Burns Suppers mainly.

[@Lightcode]

@@lynnejamieson2063 that’s very interesting and a great comment - you should put it in the main thread so more people can see it

[@Periwinkleblue942]

As an Englishmen who loves America and American culture, this series is unbelievably awesome. More please! And better pubs next time! Gordon’s wine bar!? - that needs to be one it would blow an American mind! 😊

[@AnonymousCapybara2050]

Exceptional banter. Love these guys.

[@TheMightyGT]

These food tours videos in London have been fantastic. Harry's research of the history of the UK and venues and Joe being mind blown at how old things are never gets boring

[@philgeneral]

Harry had a glint in his eye talking about Oily Jonnie's. "Jonnies" has another meaning in the UK.

[@bradleyheck7204]

Calling condoms "Mackintoshses" instead would be even funnier.

[@epremier20050]

I never commented, but I always love the food tours and see the dynamics of Harry and Joe, and them doing a pub crawl just shows the dynamic at it's best as just them just chatting in a bar as if it's they're not doing this for a show and it's amazig

[@brendalizechevarria1234]

Harry is so knowledgeable regarding places in London. It’s awesome to have background knowledge of the places you can visit. 😊

[@rbndjng]

My favourite pub: The Mayflower. I've made an oldest pubtour in London (for me and my friends), and loved this small, old pub.

[@zak3744]

"Crack off with your mates in the pub" ...errr, I think you'll get barred from the pub _and_ arrested if you try cracking either them or yourself off. 😂

[@drechsla]

He may have confused the Irish phrase "a bit of craic" pronounced like crack which means a bit of fun. So he wasn't too far off I suppose.

[@EarthAcademy9]

They were so charming, they didn't let him know what it means.😆

[@kartik0016]

More than anything I'm totally digging the series on just conversations. Like I could listen to the audio alone of these two chatting in a pub as a podcast. I'm floored. Never stop making these!

[@ThatPinkPanther]

Anytime a new episode comes out, I stop everything and watch.🎉

[@The2ndFirst]

Aye

[@markdonovan8884]

3:00 This is so accurate. I’ll be moving in the next 6 months and moving too far away from my local is a genuine concern, it’s quite sad really 😂

[@The2ndFirst]

Joe and Harry are by far the stars of this channel. Not to throw shade, but the chemestry is undeniable. I find their interaction tours riviting.

[@leecollison7527]

After something Joe said in the 'spoons, who else just wants to see Harry and Joe go on a pub crawl?

[@zod512]

All of the things British i never expected Joe to bring up Garth Merenghis Darkplace

[@jc-tu6pg]

the best series on this channel!

[@Vincent_N89]

London has some amazing pubs thats full of rich history. I went to have a drink at a pub in Soho called 'The Dog & Duck' which was once frequented by George Orwell!

[@Farquad76.547]

That rich history is being diluted due to the immigrant population in London unfortunately

[@BigScubes]

​@@Farquad76.547 don't be a sausage

[@urmum3773]

@@BigScubesYou think someone off the boat from Somalia has reverence for and cares about our centuries old buildings and establishments in the same way a native does? You're the sausage, mate

[@Farquad76.547]

@@BigScubes brain dead individual

[@Farquad76.547]

@@BigScubes you don’t look the type able to comprehend what I’m talking about. You keep thinking about those sausages you’re necking.

[@CallMeTheWaffle]

Was NOT expecting Harry to wear a Miami Dolphins jacket, but I love it. Fins up! 🤘

[@The2ndFirst]

Right? I don't watch Football much now, but the Dolphins are my squad if I ever did again.

[@PeteC75]

Yeah he's worn it on a few episodes now. Definitely a fan.

[@IrrelevantGeOff]

This was an amazing episode of an amazing series!!

[@Macho_Fantastico]

London has some amazing old pubs. In fact the whole UK does, but sadly many of them have closed.

[@ShoelessJP]

New Food tours, let's go!

[@elyseforseth8821]

Archaeologist/historian here. Fun fact: humans back then weren’t that much smaller on average than we are today - maybe a few inches at most. But the reason that many things from that era are smaller when compared to today is because of the cost of materials. It was much more expensive and difficult to find the materials for doors the size of doors today or larger beds, so people made things as comfortably small as they could. There is not a correlation between drinking cow milk and growing taller - it’s all genetics, puberty, and diet. The milk myth was spread by our government to support dairy farmer lobbyists. Humans are slightly taller on average today due to nothing more than better access to nutritious foods, and this is a cycle that is visible throughout our history as species. I really enjoyed this video (and the series) and will definitely have to check out some of these places next time I’m over there! 💙

[@willsmith3014]

His face was hilarious watching him open the bag of crackling. it's like he witnessed him kick a child.

[@lorifreeman1746]

I've just started watching and these two are great together they compliment each other keep up the good work Henry and Joe

[@Zeigler_]

Harry and Joe Content is the best content!

[@DNOPLAYSGAMES]

Joe and harrys chemistry is gold, so easy to watch

[@evolution118]

These are great, I love the dynamic between you guys.

[@JimWhitaker]

Why am I not surprised that Harry lives in Islington? This is a great series. Harry and Joe work so well together.

[@SuperCrazf]

Finally, something I do look forward to doing in the UK

[@VampireTas]

We need a part 2!!!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

I always let 1 or 2 Food Tour videos slip by so I can have something fresh and awesome to watch months later :) Thanks Insider, love the series!

[@SirMonkeySuit]

Please can we get a Harry and Joe visit somewhere where they both have no idea? Get them both to Newcastle, they'd love it.

[@alexhampton2802]

Geordie food tours like

[@mothturtle7897]

It would be good to see a series that explores outside of London. Maybe next trip over.

[@enisra_bowman]

yes, but wouldn't it even better if they visit another country? Like it's not THAT super different than going to a let's say dutch Bar

[@SirMonkeySuit]

@@enisra_bowman Sure, I would enjoy that just as much, I'm just putting my point out there. Chill.

[@gordonyoul9515]

The Surprise in Chelsea after much research, is my favourite pub in London. Food’s great. Atmosphere is low key. Beer is well kept. Service is friendly. No big chain vibe. About the right size. Good Sunday lunch. I know you are thinking - Chelsea? Really? It’s not Chelsea at all.

[@bellestarr29]

You guys need to extend this tour to see more of what the UK has to offer.

[@alexchainey.]

When I was 16 yr old (1982), my Father brought home a Scotch Egg and then later on Steak n Kidney Pie. It was his employee meal made by an English Chef at Hyatt Hotels. I loved it, especially the Scotch Egg.

[@andyberman4552]

Do a part 2 please and Harry and Joe have great chemistry and banter

[@Dugie555]

The chemistry and commentary is freaking great as usual! Keep up the great work! 🍺 👏

[@WTT_321]

YAAAAS!!! I was coincidentally on a binge watch of the previous food tours, and then this pops up on my feed…! Imma definitely watch this after work! 🤩🤩

[@Mr031068]

Love this, makes me even more proud to be a Londoner 🍻

[@another_bites_the_crust_pizza]

That shot walking through that tunnel with the hood up looks like he is walking out for a boxing match😂

[@Nooticus]

Truly excellent episode

[@rossco6276]

This has got to be the video I've liked the most from you 2, great concept and some quality chat later on after a few beers. Get the series going and your arses into Bucket of Blood and Oily Johnnies 🤣

[@Cornan1980]

"I wanna just be like a cult leader. That's kinda my whole vibe." made me almost spit my drink out. I love these videos. Please make Joe and Harry do more trips together. I don't care where they go, just make them review it.

[@Virru112]

The George is my local in London Bridge at the moment; it's a lovely pub down an alley way with a nice courtyard. It's worth a visit for sure. Also, love this series and these guys together. The crews' input just adds to the chilled out vibe; it doesn't feel like an over-produced polished series. It feels cozy and down the earth.

[@TheKlokan44]

UK Scrumpy preferably cloudy/unfiltered is worth trying....has a lot more flavor

[@rawaat.2933]

The way they were laughing in the end -- all that beer got to them haha!

[@hectorborgprivate]

Jamaica Inn AKA the jam pot...Cheshire Cheese...top places

[@MrsMillwall]

The Hope & Anchor Islington is in music history books, my fave pub in London, really should have gone there also the Florist in Bethnal Green is fabulous 🌟

[@themanwiththegrams]

Nice to see cask ales represented, they're some of the best the UK has to offer

[@adams8480]

The George is ace, especially in Winter time :)

[@kathrynsymonds9455]

Another fun, interesting video, always friendship and fun.

[@fishtigua]

"Can I get a Lager & Lime?" "We don't serve cocktails here, pal."

[@johnlaking9886]

The fire of London was on the other side of the river !

[@JongeMatador]

Pommeler's Rest is great, even for a Spoons!

[@joshu6065]

Great series. Hope for a bunch more!!!!!

[@jamesbunch8932]

I love these two so so so much

[@londontoffee]

Do Part 2 - Best Soho Pubs. The French House, The Shaston, The Old Coffee House, The Coach & Horses, The Three Greyhounds, The Lyric, The Devonshire.

[@mrlevity1984]

Loved the video! I was a little disappointed the Spoons breakfast wasn't reviewed. Awesome stuff though, thanks so much.

[@djs98blue]

Maybe it was and that’s why it wasn’t included!

[@maskeddev]

I always take my foreign visitors to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, it's a must do!

[@johntbd]

Wicked funny episode guys!

[@waynethomas4728]

Love the videos guys. Greene King beers are brewed in Norfolk. The George beers will be labelled for the pub not brewed especially. Its a 'house beer' as they say. Use the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for most successful wanders! George Orwell's piece for the Evening Standard was called The Moon Under Water.

[@weiranliu1058]

You mean Suffolk, right? I passed the brewery in Bury St Edmunds on the way to work a lot. I'm pretty sure if the locals found out the company moved to Norfolk, they'd burn the place down 😂

[@darrellchazelrig]

My wife and I sat at that exact same table at The George back in February. I remember the pictures in the wall.

[@Begone2332]

Really love this series

[@samuelbshaw]

I really enjoyed this, bring on part 2!

[@Vodkyz]

Love these vids guys! ❤

[@riskyb250]

Rockin that Flanders drip

[@nicentoasty]

I love you taking your American friend to food places. I'm from Scotland, nopesorry

[@romaniwijesiri7977]

Should take Joe to the Churchill near Hyde park, it's very eclectic. Thai at the back and a wacky quirky pub covered in flowers at the front. Really good.

[@tommystebbs]

This is a nice vid. Joe and Harry's charisma makes it feel like I'm chatting there with them laughing along.

[@hiddenone333]

Harry’s laughing 🤣 getting pints paid for and being paid to drink them, living the dream mate keep it up

[@geraldineramos7904]

Most likable duo

[@LiveRaconteurOfVariedTaste]

Please take him up north to some pubs. Also please let him mingle with other patrons. He mentioned a few times that he can imagine frequenting pubs on his own, please show him that a pub is a place where you can make new friends and have a good time! Example would be Transpennine ale Trail. Keep up the good work!

[@SquirrelRIP]

LOL Joe is pissed by 10:30 am 😂❤👍

[@Elmer_RedEagle]

Try some Washington ciders. Like Schilling, their Excelsior is 8 or 9%abv ciders but they taste amazing.

[@lauramichael498]

In Maryland USA bars can be open 6am to 2am. You will find bars in older neighborhoods with blue collar third shift workers or retirees. Other than that bars with food open at 11am

[@chantal2067]

I wonder if half-pints are less common in cities where no one is driving, like London where pedestrian and public transportation is the way to go. I'm Canadian, and the only time I see people order a half-pint in a bar is if they've driven there, and plan to drive back home afterwards. It's small enough that they can enjoy a beer with a meal but it won't (normally) impair someone to where their blood-alcohol level is going to land them a DUI.

[@sharonesdale1637]

I’m sure it has already been mentioned that Charles Dickens had 10 children! Love this channel and love the banter between Harry and Joe. I worked in Ely Place, Holborn, which has one of the oldest pubs in London, Ye Olde Mitre (down an alley in Hatton Garden), you can’t fit more than ten people in the bar down stairs, but does have another level, oh the memories 😂

[@KillerTacos54]

Another brilliant extra long episode! Fantastic guys, keep em coming

[@heidilou1985]

I'm 13 minutes in and just found out that Harry and I are from the same town! There is a second Spoons in Maidstone, The Society Rooms, which was opened in 2002, so when my friends and I were 18 the next year and going out drinking, we usually started there as it was much nicer than Muggs! But further to walk then across the river to the clubs!

[@uroprop]

Best duo

[@fayesouthall6604]

Fantastic to see another one of these 😊 I order a half as a woman, my husband sometimes does too. He’s not a big drinker.

[@an4189]

I never thought that was unique about looking for a house and thinking is there a good pub near by. I literally decided on buying my house rather than another on the fact the one I bought was in a village with a lovely pub at the end of the road 😂😂

[@jonnieunix]

I’m with you on that, a decent pub and a co-op need to be nearby for me too.

[@Goi851]

Fun fact the UK has the most pubs and bars in the entire world. The Estimated number is 31,537.

[@jakerowe6712]

Can’t believe Harry is from Maidstone ,mugs is a great place in there most weekends 😂