Exploring London's Pubs: Five Pubs, Five Stories (Volume 2)

[@AliShafiei-t4i]

I'm amazed at the beauty of London.👍🧿🇬🇧

[@Robslondon]

Nice comment, thank you!

[@patrickdlh]

Excellent, a similar thing happened to the Greyhound in Sydenham South London, a famous pub with a long history, developers boarded it up and in spite of planning protections and extended arguments from the locals it mysteriously burn down, the developers thought they had it made in the shade, clapping all the way to the Bank. Unfortunately for them the local authorities forced them to rebuild, as you said brick by brick even down to the two stone greyhounds at the main entrance.

[@Robslondon]

Nice ;-) Cheers Patrick

[@michaelking9772]

As an Irishman who avoids the so called Irish Pubs when away from home always found the great Old English Taverns full of atmosphere and history.!!!Want to a few more

[@Robslondon]

Ha ha! Cheers Michael! 😉🍻

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

I had the impression the Irish did not like England or the English

[@iersejounge]

@@scented-leafpelargonium3366 I love both people and country. Fantastic place. Feel more at home in UK than Ireland. Dublin born and bred.

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@@iersejounge That's amazing and the way it should be. It would be nice hear more positivity like that from Irish people. I lived in England too for a time and loved it, but now back to the sectarian views of my native Northern Ireland which saddens me a lot. Well done my friend! 🤗

[@LacitsyM]

Hop and vine, hull. Best place for a bev up here mate. 😉👍🏻

[@radeakins]

The Prospect of Whitby was my great Grandfathers old haunt. He was the dock constable for Shadwell Basin and the head bell ringer at St Pauls Shadwell just around the corner. Dave Trumble. My great uncle is also buried in that churchyard but he has no headstone, instead they planted a plum tree that still grows in the yard.

[@Robslondon]

Brilliant comment; thank you so much for sharing your family history. It's always wonderful to hear from people who have a direct connection with these sites. Thanks again; stay well.

[@radeakins]

@@Robslondon You too. Its shame really, the last time I was in London, 6 years ago, I wanted to see inside the church and the rope room so I could play a BBC interview from the early 60's of my great grandfather which they held in the rope room and ended with a demonstration of a reel of the bells.

[@Chingfordassociates]

I love exploring the foreshore at low tide beneath The Propect of Whitby. Oyster shells and fragments of old tiles and bottles from centuries past are everwhere.

[@Robslondon]

Beautiful comment, thank you 😊

[@Rosa_moon_J]

i work at the mayflower! we unfortunately had to stop selling american stamps, i’m pretty sure it was over the course of the pandemic - but we’re very keen to get the american stamps back esp. for the tourists. it’s such a lovely unique part of the pub’s history :)

[@Robslondon]

Thanks for clearing that up Rosa! That reason makes sense, hope they start getting sold again soon. Thanks again and stay well 😊

[@BostonBobby1961]

Who do they have to contact? I work for the United States Postal Service in the Boston district as a truck driver?

[@alanaitcheson3117]

That was the best documentary about London pubs I've seen in a long time, and so well researched. If only the BBC made documentaries like this. A very big thanks for your hard work and brilliant videos.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Alan. Kind words like yours really do give me the best possible encouragement I could wish for when making these videos. Means so much to me to have great people like you watching. Thanks again and stay well sir.

[@georgielancaster1356]

@@Robslondon heads up Inventor of time travel JACOB VON HOGPLUME 1865 - 1909 lived here in 2063 says that blue heritage London plaque advised as no longer there. But another blue plaque in London says lived here in 2189. In Bath, plaque says lived here in 1547 Another plaque in New York says 2063 Another in Stockholm, Sweden says 2193 Another was up in The Netherlands, but now removed. I think there was one in Brighton for 2063. Wish I could afford to put up one in Oz

[@Robslondon]

@@georgielancaster1356 :-D

[@georgielancaster1356]

@@Robslondon Is there still a pub called The Old Father Red Cap, near Camberwell Green? I think someone has mentiomed the pubs around Rotherhythe? Camberwell... If that pub is still there, it would be a very touching video. Only about a week into the Battle of Britain, a wedding party was celebrating in the pub, and they came out of the pub to go to a bomb shelter and were hit by a 500 lb bomb. 13 killed. 9 in family and 4 family friends. Groom Sydney and Patricia, his new wife, were both 21. Youngest child killed, part of the family, was 8, I think. Almost wiped out the family. I think there might be a memorial somewhere nearby? Maybe in the park - on the green?? Edit: It seems to be no longer there or might be, but is renamed and no longer a pub. It was also a famed gay pub in the 60's. Started the career of DJ Tricky Dicky. I'm on other side of world. Hadn't heard of him. Tricky Dicky was Richard Nixon, to me. Edit: memorial in north east corner of Camberwell Green. Father Red Cap is ? most recently, Planet Nollywood, a Nigerian Club?

[@Robslondon]

@@georgielancaster1356 Really interesting comment Georgie, thank you. Yes, it was the Father Red Cap, not sure if it's still a Nigerian club as I've not been in that area since before the pandemic. Will keep an eye out next time I'm around there, thanks :-)

[@johnhaggerty4396]

I live in Glasgow and feel more at home in London than any city in the world. So glad to watch this tour of London's historic pubs - the first I visited was The Prospect of Whitby in 1969, mentioned in a Len Deighton novel.

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated John; thank you. I have a lot of love for Glasgow too!

[@J3335]

Me too. I now understand why so many who leave Glasgow for London never come back. God I miss wandering around London, getting lost among it's streets, walking down the Thames, and finding jewels like The Grapes and The Prospect of Whitby... Every day off was an adventure. These videos are very bittersweet.

[@MrTumshie]

I can only wish KZbin and this channel had been around when I lived down there from 1988-1993. You have a way of making me want to investigate places that the usual tourist stuff doesn't. I'm always more interested in the history of ordinary folk much more than the kings and queens pish.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I’ve always preferred social history 😉 Cheers and stay well.

[@Arfabiscuit]

I used to love going to Narrow street with my Dad and Uncle in the 80s and 90s and visiting those pubs . Some wonderful memories both of those great guys are upstairs now and i live in another country . I always feel a great sense of comfort when i see something that looks unchanged from back in the day thank you i can still see myself laughing with them . Hope i get to go back to London some day i lived there for 48 years and still miss it .

[@Robslondon]

Lovely comment, thank you 😊

[@jackyglazebrook5707]

I first went to Dirty Dicks in 1968.. I still have a fish In an envelope that told your fortune. I can still remember standing agog at the cobwebs inthe ceiling.. We went down stairs to see the cake and table covered in cobwebs....

[@Robslondon]

What an incredible memory to have Jacky! It’s probably unrecognizable today compared to what you experienced

[@Petra44YT]

Oh, I'm great the Carlton Tavern was rebuilt! 🙂 I'm not a pubgoer, as I don't drink and don't even live in London - but it's a beautiful building. Btw, something similar happened in Munich. A property "investor" decided to tear down a small apartment house which was a listed building. He had to rebuild that, too.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks for the lovely comment Petra- Frohe Weihnachten!

[@yuniyonson]

Great videos. Many happy memories for me. From a 79 year year old ex-pat lady, in Lutherstadt Wittenberg Germany. Thank you again. I hope to watch more of your work.

[@Robslondon]

Such a lovey comment, thank you. Stay well.

[@StephenBranney]

That must be the first time in yonks I have watched a youtube doc all the way through. Truly fascinating. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Stephen; really appreciate your support and kind words. Stay well mate.

[@paulwilson8825]

This channel is simply brilliant. Robslondon may not have many subscribers but is a golden nugget in a mountain of dross. Please keep this up because some of us appreciate quality when we see it!

[@Robslondon]

That means so much to me; thank you Paul. It's wonderful comments like yours that keep me going here. Thanks again for your support and stay well.

[@thewrecker3140]

Paul I 100% concur with all that you say. Kind words indeed and many thanks for taking the time to leave your comment. Kindest regards Robs Dad.

[@stevenmorley1639]

Here Here....

[@Robslondon]

@@stevenmorley1639 Cheers Steven.

[@arriesone1]

I totally agree, there is such quality here from Rob and I’m so pleased to have come upon his channel! The stories are amazing…that Carlton Tavern, OMG….how could such destruction have been allowed to happen? Heartbreaking…but the rebuild wonderful, managing to keep some original artefacts…and serve the developers damn well right….I love all of London and her great history..get there whenever I can, just to wander the streets and take in all of the atmosphere and wonderful historic sites round every corner 😃

[@liamkatt6434]

My father lived in London in the mid/late 1930s. He always told me about DD's. In 1974 I visited only to find that, apart from sawdust on the floor, it was remarkably clean. When I got home I told mt father. He said I should have visited downstairs, not the upstairs part. So about a year later I did. What a difference!

[@Robslondon]

Nice comment Liam, thanks!

[@berylbicheno2138]

I really enjoyed that episode. I went to Dirty Dicks in the 1960's and it had so much atmosphere. Th In the bar there were beer barrels for tables and sawdust on the floor and lots of cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and in a different room there was a big table laid out with food for the wedding reception all covered in dirt and cobwebs everywhere. What a pity I didn't take a camera! Anyway, it was great learning about the other old pubs I look forward to your next volume!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Beryl! It’s fascinating to hear memories about the old Dirty Dicks… sounds like it was quite a sight to behold!

[@jackyglazebrook5707]

That's just how I remember it..

[@geraldmonger1921]

I visited Dirty Dicks on a regular basis in the late 60's and your description of it at the time was spot on. On the wooden wall behind the bar there were scratched initials of American service men from WW2 and I remember being encouraged by the bar staff to do the same on the barrel that was our table. I saw some recent pictures of the interior since renovation and they have ruined it. It looked like a Weatherspoon pub which it might be now who knows.

[@Robslondon]

Great comment Gerald, thanks. I didn’t know about the American servicemen’s initials; such a shame they’ve been lost 😞

[@pauljones6427]

Do you remember the old net where each Easter a hot cross bun was thrown, it was across the ceiling of the bar, the buns were black with age and smoke.

[@ralph9871]

As ever, a fab video which I found facinating, particulary the last story - justice ! Well done you.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Ralph, that means a lot to me. I’ve been meaning to cover the Carlton Tavern for quite a while now; I still can’t get over the anger I felt when it was knocked down! Thanks again and stay well 🍺

[@catherinesikora8397]

Ye Old Cheshire Cheese was a unique and fun experience! We haven't made it to all of these pubs yet, but we will eventually. It is good to have more to do each time you visit London. Thanks for your hard work in presenting these!

[@Robslondon]

It's my pleasure :-)

[@brianparker663]

That's my trips to London sorted for another year! Thanks Rob. You really should be making documentaries for large, mainstream companies - right up there with anything on Channel 5, BBC4, Yesterday etc. etc. 😃

[@Robslondon]

I Can’t thank you enough for those kind words Brian. Much appreciated sir; stay well and thanks again; hope you enjoy your next trip! 😉

[@thewrecker3140]

Brian what a wonderful man you are, such encouraging comments. You definitely would have made my son Roberts day. God bless you and kind regards. Michael Lordan.

[@brianparker663]

@@thewrecker3140 All positive feedback well deserved! 😃

[@jamesellsworth9673]

For several years, I was a member of CAMRA. When in London, we visited their top pubs of whatever year. I was driven as much in search of pub food and decor. This is a fine video, showing much I had missed out. The Old Cheshire Cheese is the only pub in this video I visited.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you James, glad to be able to help in some way 🍺

[@ObservantHistorian]

CAMRA was active when I was a young American college student living in London for a few years in the late 70s. I _never_ liked American "lager," although I'd choke it down to get a buzz on as a teenage because it's all we had. The day I landed in London, the first pint I ever had in the UK was Watney's Red Barrel...I was home! It didn't take long for me to realize that there were much better breweries than Watney's and much better beers than Red Barrel...but coming from the wilderness as I had.... My college was located in Norwich, so I lived for a few months in the nearby village of Alysham when first in England. I was fortunate to have a variety of local ales available at the village pubs, and really began to understand what CAMRA was all about. I mention elsewhere in these comments that it seems like the whole world of pubs and pub ownership has changed immensely since I lived there. For example, on street view I see a pub on Lamb's Conduit St in Holborn called The Lamb, that I am certain was a free house called The Rising Sun when I lived in London, serving a number of beers from small breweries all around the UK, listed on a blackboard behind the bar; if a keg ran out, they'd replace it with something else and update the blackboard. It's the first place I ever had Theakston's Old Peculiar...now it's the sort of place where people have to book tables for the "Christmas Event"! Of course, there has been a renaissance in American beer brewing over the past several years, so it is easy to find good beer. In fact, that market is getting saturated. Nonetheless, American pasteurized processed imitation-lager beer food product _still_ occupies the largest market share. True story: A few years ago, the Pennsylvania State liquor control board did a random inspection and found that a neighborhood bar had all the taps of its various brands - Bud, Miller, Coors, et al - connected to kegs of exactly the same off-brand lager and its customers had never known the difference.

[@davidgray3321]

Well done old boy very enjoyable and lots of history, a great film for overseas visitors to watch before they come to London so they may visit these pubs. London had taken a battering but she’s a great city and at one time the beacon of hope for the whole world, she did not flag or fail.

[@Robslondon]

Wonderful words David 😉 Thanks so much for the support; stay well sir 🍺

[@paulbutterworthbillericay]

I love the fact the locals took on the developers with the Carlton Pub, where I live developers want to compulsory purchase 14 Gardens to widen a road so new houses can be built. Pubs love them absolutely, the Prospect of Whitby had a sign up in the beer garden said its where a particular type of flower came into the country, was traded for a pint or two, love that, Leigh on Sea is good for Smugglers pubs, also the Mayflower would Dock there regularly

[@Robslondon]

Great comment Paul, thanks. Cheers and stay well.

[@ChrisSmith-ls7mb]

Hello Robert Loved the video. We just returned from our trip to London and we ate at the Prospect of Whitby. We had a great view of the river and the meal was very good. On our next trip we are planning to go to the The Mayflower which we have previously walked past. I have a connection as I have ancestors John Howland who came over on the Mayflower in my family tree. We have not been in Dirty Dicks but my grandparents have and I have a picture of Dirty Dicks from there visit to London in 1970 plus the picture a I took in 2017. We walked by the Old Cheshire Cheese on our way to visit Dr Johnson house and we had a packed lunch with Hodge the cat. So video was aim right us and we truly enjoyed it. Thanks Chris and Sandra of Canada.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Chris, lovely comment 😊 Stay well

[@edwardoleyba3075]

Yes, a lovely old pub. Went there a few times when I lived in Wapping. Good food and good atmosphere. Did you happen to notice whether they still had the old gas mantle lamp lit above the bar?

[@Robslondon]

@@edwardoleyba3075 I didn’t see that Edwardo, will have to go back! 😉

[@edwardoleyba3075]

@@Robslondon . It’s been a long time since I was there last. I moved from Wapping in 2001. As I recall, the gas light was over the bar, (towards the front), as you walked towards the back of the pub. There was a small framed description of it saying it was the only remaining gas mantle from when the premises were lit entirely by gas. It gave the place a nice ambiance on a dark grey day😉

[@Robslondon]

@@edwardoleyba3075 Thanks Edwardo, maybe someone here can verify if it's still there? I imagine it would be.

[@ObservantHistorian]

As a young American college student living in London in the late 70s, I've been to the Mayflower a few times. I lived in Waterloo and worked for a couple of years at a CAB in Bermondsey, so I feel a special connection to that part of London. In my senior thesis (titled "Margaret Thatcher's Britain"), when writing about the history of Bermondsey/Rotherhithe, I noted that the Mayflower was a Rotherhithe ship manned by a Rotherhithe crew! BTW - according to the pub's website, it is "still the only pub licensed to sell US & UK postage stamps - just ask at the bar!" Sadly, they don't appear to be serving Greene King...but it seems like the whole world of pubs and pub ownership has changed immensely since I lived there. For example, on street view I see a pub on Lamb's Conduit St in Holborn called The Lamb, that I am certain was a free house called The Rising Sun when I lived in London...now it's the sort of place that people where book tables for Christmas!

[@Robslondon]

I've been back since making the video... and they said the stamps were still available ;-)

[@iainsan]

This is an excellent and very well-made and researched documentary. Thank you for making it. I'm sure many tourists will find it very useful and interesting when planning their visit to London.

[@Robslondon]

I appreciate that; thank you. Stay well.

[@CrayFishHandMade]

Thanks Rob for the trip down memory lane. Miss all the old pub of Wapping Stepney and Docklands having spent a few years living and working in the area way back in the earlier 2000's...Nicholas South Africa

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Nicholas 😉 Stay well.

[@jean-pierresharp8050]

Loved the video Rob. I wish I lived closer to London.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much. Hope you get here soon 😉

[@RootlessNZ]

Excellent. I grew up in Mile End and I know all the pubs with the exception of The Carlton. Thank you. It's a great reminder as I've lived in New Zealand for the past 34 years.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Mike, it makes me really happy to know people around the world- and old school Londoners- watch these videos. Cheers and stay well.

[@nicknewman7848]

I lived within the square mile on New Change behind St Paul's for 4 years when I was a kid (30+ years ago). I'm always fascinated by the history of the City. This video is really well put together and really interesting. Thanks.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Nick, much appreciated. Stay well.

[@Lanternsinthesky-studios]

Well produced and a joy to listen to and watch

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much, that’s really kind of you to say. Stay well.

[@pjmiller8632]

This was so interesting! Thank you! We’ll visit these pubs on our next trip from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Cheers! ❤🇨🇦

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much PJ! Hope you enjoy your visit!

[@trevordance5181]

Gough Square was the original home to the studios of The London Broadcasting Company, LBC, mainland Britain's first legal commercial radio station, which began broadcasting on the 8th October 1973.

[@Robslondon]

Yes, great bit of knowledge Trevor!

[@CitiesForTheFuture2030]

Thank you for another interesting pub crawl - looking forward to volume 3.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks :-) Have you seen the Elizabeth Line pub crawl yet?

[@garywilkinson5161]

I love this Rob. Totally inspiring to a life long pub goer and social enthusiast! The Jerusalem around the corner from Farringdon Station, and The Lamb up from Lam Conduit Street. 2 lovely pubs

[@Robslondon]

Lovely comment! Cheers Gary 🍺

[@thesesounds1]

Great video. Thanks for creating wonderful content.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much James, it's a pleasure. Stay well.

[@waynedexter3446]

Excellent Video, especially the relaxed narritive style! I remember Dirty Dicks well. I used to work for some years in an office on Bishops Gate and would often drop in with workmates on the way back to the rail station. Oh happy days!

[@Robslondon]

Nice memories Wayne, and thank you so much for the kind words!

[@garrybarry6527]

2 really underrated pubs in London which are both in tooting. The Antelope and the Kings head. both amazing.

[@Robslondon]

Nice recommendations Tim, thanks for sharing.

[@michaeltoner3366]

Very well done, thank you! A lovely pub crawl, as well as a valuable historical tour of London. The Cheshire Cheese Pub, in particular, and its former habitues, including Dr. Johnson, Mr. Boswell his amanuensis, Henry Fielding, Edmund Burke-- quite a clientele, I should say, as well as its visitors.

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Michael. Stay well.

[@longlivetheboleyn1917]

Great stuff mate. Really reminds me of the good ol days and the happy times we had

[@Robslondon]

😊

[@Jo1066milton]

I do love going to the Mayflower pub when I visit my friend. I particularly like the balcony over the river, watching the waves on the Thames at high tide. I didn't know this was how it got its current name. I also didn't know the first pub in your video was that close to Execution Dock. A forebear of mine who was involved in a battle at sea with the Excise men was lucky to escape being hanged there.

[@Robslondon]

Good comment, thank you

[@MazSwanboroughSmith]

I thoroughly enjoyed that! Thanks Rob for all the research you do to give us a fantastic, fact filled video 😊❤

[@Robslondon]

😊

[@iancunningham8180]

I think the Mayflower may be one of my favourite pubs ever, there's something lovely about sitting out on the deck over the Thames looking out to Canary Wharf with the wash of boats lapping underneath, incredibly peaceful but withing spitting distance of the city. Something a wee bit special (and the Sunday Roasts are amazing)

[@Robslondon]

Well said, Ian- one of my favourites too ;-)

[@roberttaylor6295]

Thank your for your welcome words of encouragement yesterday which made a huge difference - and for yet another eruditely researched tour of interesting pub and area facts as well as characters that made this video so engaging and enjoyable. Brilliant. Thank you! Rob

[@Robslondon]

Anytime Rob ;-) Cheers.

[@bryaneast2513]

A very interesting film. I come originally from Hackney, East London, and know where some of these pubs are situated, but I did not know all the history connected with them. I enjoyed this presentation very much indeed and have now subscribed to the channel.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks very much Bryan; really appreciate your kind words and support. Great to have you here 😉 Cheers and stay well.

[@alexg2066]

Very cool, very cool. Nice presentation! Cheers!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Alex :-)

[@jotabill]

Wonderful documentary. I loved the story of the Carlton. I would love to see something about The George near London Bridge and also a very odd pub The Blackfriar.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Bill. And those two pubs are great choices; I will certainly be covering both in future videos! Stay well.

[@thewrecker3140]

The Blackfriars one of my favourite pubs. I believe the poet Lauret Sir John Betjeman saved it from being demolished.

[@Robslondon]

@@thewrecker3140 He did yes, the man was a legend!

[@johnsharp8632]

Rob, you have done it again. Great video of London pubs. I have been to 4 of you latest selection and very good they are too. The exception is The Carlton Tavern. I had read elsewhere that this pub had been illegally flattened by unscrupulous developers, who had then been forced to rebuild it brick-by-brick. No better punishment that to hit them in the pocket!

[@Robslondon]

Cheers John! Really appreciate your kind words. Stay well mate.

[@pskourides]

As a child we had place/table mats with drawings on them one was the Prospect of Whitby Pub. great to watch your video. many thanks

[@Robslondon]

Nice memory Phil; and many thanks ;-)

[@shineharveymoon]

I lived in London for 20 years, and your video guide almost makes me want to move back there! Thank you for all the insights - excellent stuff :)

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Mienarrr]

This is such a well made video, thank you!! I am from Vienna and while I love our local austrian bars and cafes a lot, there is just something special about these kinds of pubs. Perfect atmosphere to drink a nice big drink 😊

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much ZuZi-mina :-) Vienna is a city I have always longed to visit; it looks incredible. Hopefully I will make it there soon! Thanks again and stay well.

[@Mienarrr]

@@Robslondon Please do!! ☺

[@Robslondon]

🙂@@Mienarrr

[@richardadams5409]

I wonder how long after the early 1960's the Prospect of Whitby continued to be the pub that literally 100's of rugby players went to on Saturday evenings to drink and sing? Teams from north, south, east and west London having played away at the opposite ends of London stopped on their way home. All travelled in cars in days of pre breathalyser! Literally heaving with rugby players during early evening. It was an institution which I enjoyed many times. A small "band" of oriental chaps either knew or picked up on any rugby song, mostly vulgar. They sat expressionless and played. Happy memories. The pub was always packed needless to say.

[@JohnAleman1]

Came across this by chance as i enjoy visiting old pubs with history found this film so interesting Thanks🍻

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much John; good to have you here! Stay well.

[@reginanogueira9167]

You do an amazing job. London has so much to offer and to discover. I´m really excited to visit!!!!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

[@mikereilly5005]

Just stumbled across your channel, what an absolute delight, listening to you meandering around these beautiful buildings , It was a real treat thank you You have inspired me to visit them all, especially the carlton vale which is local to me, I was at the time also enraged, but have not been over there for a while ,and had not realised it was rebuilt, a pint tomorrow me thinks Once again thank you so much ,I have subscribed and am looking forward to the next installment

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and kind words Mike; that really means a lot to me. It's great to have you along! Stay well and enjoy your pint! Cheers ;-)

[@Mr121john]

Nice job Rob your dedication and detail second to none keep it up. Maybe other parts of london pubs to see as well goodluck.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you! I’m currently working on my next video which will be another pubs special 😉

[@nicktangent9188]

I'm an expat Londoner planning a London pub crawl next year. Very helpful. Thanks Rob!

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure Nick; cheers ;-)

[@johnbacon1854]

I love how you visit 5 pubs, but include a great history lesson too. The dates and information about the Mayflower were very interesting. I have drunk in the Cheshire Cheese. I worked at Ludgate Hill for many years. One of our staffs retirement do was in there. I was very surprised at the layout inside, but loved the historical feel of the place. Awesome to hear about the Carlton, they did a good job rebuilding it. Awesome video, thanks for the work that went into it.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much John. Cheers and stay well.

[@markwardel6751]

Just discovered (and subscribed to ) your channel and having lived in London and frequented many of the places you mention for over 40 years I just wanted to say how enjoyable and informative your videos are. Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

It’s an absolute pleasure Mark; thank you so much for your support and kind words; it means a lot to me. Stay well sir.

[@beerandbarrechords8035]

Awesome video dude, you explain the stories behind the pubs really well! I hope for more virtual pub crawls! Maybe do the traditional monopoly route for a video?

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. The Monopoly route is a great idea, although I'm not too sure I could last that long!! Will certainly think about pubs on that route though; the Old Kent Road for example. Thanks again; stay well.

[@MattForbes]

A wonderful film, Rob, many thanks! The "Cheese" was one of my regular lunchtime haunts when I was working at Fleetbank House (Salisbury Square) for the MoD back in the mid 90s. We always had to arrange to meet outside, as trying to find a colleague inside was nigh on impossible given the maze-like interior. I then lived about 5 minutes away from the Carlton (2000-2005), and it was our regular Sunday afternoon meeting spot - I had absolutely no idea that it'd been demolished and rebuilt - I *must* visit again next time I'm in the city. You asked for suggestions - how about the "Hole in the Wall" on Mepham Street. There's nothing particularly historic about it, but it's a wonderful little place with sticky floors and disgusting toilets. It's also hilarious to take someone there who has never visited before - purely to see the look on their face when a train rumbles out of Charing Cross and the whole place vibrates :) Again - thanks for some wonderful vids! Matt

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much for the kind words and wonderful comment Matt, much appreciated. And yes, I know what you mean about the Hole in the Wall! ;-) Might have to pop there! Cheers and thanks again.

[@lisacameron2728]

Great video! One of our favourite London pubs is called The Blackfriar in EC4. Very unique interior and interesting history

[@Robslondon]

Thanks to much Lisa! I will be covering the Blackfriar at some point; it’s an excellent one 😉🍺

[@liamkatt6434]

Brilliant video Rob. I have subscribed. Carlton story is amazing. I have been in The Cheshire Cheese and nearly hit my head .

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Liam, really good to have you here! You’re not alone in nearly banging your head; I’ve had a few near misses in there too! Cheers and stay well 🍻

[@petelucas1497]

Thank you so much. Just seen vol2 by chance. Brilliant

[@Robslondon]

Really appreciate that Pete; thank you. Stay well mate.

[@elainebezuidenhout162]

Love these pub videos it is veey interesting thank you for making them. Elaine from South Africa 😀

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much for watching Elaine :-) Stay well.

[@sonyavs455]

Very well done. Thank you for the great video and wonderful history.

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure Sonya, thank you for watching

[@Bovey100]

Found this channel by random and absolutely love it! Great content and well presented.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much; really appreciate your kind words. It's good to have you here :-)

[@nicklisoire]

Great video. Very informative. I intend to visit these pubs soon thanks to your efforts 👌

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Nick... enjoy!

[@peterbaxter2913]

Thank you so much. These videos are absolutely spot-on. They are beautifully filmed, and all (as far as I've seen) are meticulously researched. I have not viewed every one of them, but I wonder whether you have covered the 'Mitre' Tavern, off Ely Place, near to Hatton Garden? It was the first pub my father took me into in about 1960. He had been a chorister just round the corner at Saint Etheldreda's RC Church in the '20s.

[@Robslondon]

Such a lovely comment Peter; much appreciated sir. Yes, the Mitre Tavern will definitely be covered. I did in fact intend to cover it in the very first video, but the footage didn’t turn out! It will appear though, rest assured so please stay tuned. I must say also that your father sounds like he was an extremely interesting man, what a wonderful memory linked to The Mitre you have. Thank you again Peter and stay well.

[@suzannenichol6077]

Rob words cannot express how much i love these vids on pubs and associated history. Totally fascinating. Thank you. More if possible.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Suzanne. I’ve got a Christmas special planned so stay tuned! Thanks again ☺️🍺

[@mikecondon9576]

I never thought that I would be interested in a pub crawl production. How wrong I was. Rob this is a fascinating production. It is well thought out as a concept and full of interesting history. Overall, the production elements work really well. I hope one day to perhaps visit some of these on a return trip (10,200+ miles) when things become a little easier and it will be thanks to you. I know how hard it is to create content so thanks for creating this great content and I hope you continue to create many more great productions.

[@Robslondon]

I really appreciate that Mike, thank you so much. I’ve just subscribed to your channel; looks really interesting 😉 Thanks again and stay well.

[@mikechase1141]

This was a fantastic pub documentary. Thanks so much. Great information and amazingly presented. I now have a burning desire to go to all these pubs

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Mike... hope you make it to them! Cheers ;-)

[@lindahart6049]

Recently discovered your channel, and really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. The history is fascinating.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Linda; really appreciate your kind words.

[@woodrowclose]

Very interesting and well researched. It's alway good to see a traditional pub.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks 😊

[@valtor4022]

Enjoying your videos. I was born in The Atlas in West Brompton, pubs are such an important part of London’s history. Thanks for your excellent research.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Val- and that’s a great claim to fame! 😉 Cheers 🍺

[@jackmedcalf6254]

Wow!!! That was fantastic !!!! Thanks so much for posting!!!!

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@UPalooza]

I'm a history fan. These are great. Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much. Stay well.

[@jota3732]

Hi Rob thanks for this really interesting even the wife was interested. I drove a cab in London for 20 years and these pubs not that I’ve ventured into them , they were a big part of my working day I love the deep history of London and public houses being one of them . Thanks again for the history and fascinating background to these pubs . There is a couple that comes to mind which you probably know is the Magpie & Stump Old Bailey. Where Hanging Breakfast’s we’re order of the day , also The George tucked away off borough high street if that’s of any interest to you . Cheers Rob 🍻

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Jota; the Magpie and Stump is an excellent idea! I'll add it to the list. I'll certainly be covering The George at some point too. Thanks again and be lucky ;-)

[@cherylchapman6163]

I just stumbled across your channel Rob, I am so glad I did! Wonderfully researched and shot. You give such great depth to the history. Superb

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Cheryl, I really appreciate that 😊 Great to have you here!

[@cherylchapman6163]

@@Robslondon I was telling my history buff hubby about the tiles in the Cheshire Cheese, and apparently they were a ^menu^ of sorts for the non English speaking sailors. Fascinating. I couldn’t think of a more delicate way to phrase that 😄

[@Robslondon]

@@cherylchapman6163 Wow! That does sort of makes sense, ha ha! ;-)

[@jaimebalbontin-fisher7596]

The Carlton tavern is a great pub, always have Sunday lunch there, good music too

[@garybolan9170]

I played an away darts match there in the 80,s and always remember they served the best after darts food in our league. The hosts were friendly and the pub was atmospheric

[@Robslondon]

😄

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

delighted i found your channel Rob, absolute gem, cheers

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Robert, lovely to have you here! Stay well.

[@tinahale9252]

You have done a brilliant job and informative

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Tina ☺️

[@alandyer910]

What great stories! And historic sites. Thank you!

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure Alan! Thank you so much for watching. Stay well :-)

[@pauljones1350]

1st class soba tour of these great pubs and stories love the rebuilt pub story happy ending

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated Paul; cheers :-) Stay well my friend.

[@stoobydootoo4098]

Great stuff. Really interesting. I've only had 2 week long breaks in London in recent years. From memory my favourite pubs were The Holly Bush, Hampstead, & a couple in Camden Town. I was in one of the Dockland pubs near where Captain Kidd had been hanged.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks :-) Yes, the Holly Bush is a good call!

[@loicjonet4848]

Amazing knowledge you have. And great video. I'm visiting the Prospect and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese very soon!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you loicjonet! Hope you enjoy your visits! Cheers ;-)

[@brianyauner5094]

Another great video Rob.The story of the Carlton Tavern is very similar to the demolition of the Firestone Building along the Great West Road in 1980-only in that case the developers got away with it.Maybe there is a video in that story and the other inter-war buildings along the Great West Road-including the Hoover building where the listed art deco facade now hides a Tesco.

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Brian, and yes that’s a great call. I’ve always been fascinated with the buildings along there as I grew up not too far away. Cheers and stay well.

[@deborahingles9392]

Luved Volume 1 & 2 of your Famous Pubs Pub Crawl of London's Pubs...... I luv the history that goes with these places.....thanks for helping us during Lockdown 6 here in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia cheers Debz from Oz

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Debz, glad I’m able to help in some way 😉 Stay safe.

[@aerostar24]

Love these videos which brings back many happy memories working in Fleet St as a journalist and Cheshire cheese and Witness Box were my local pubs for five years. Also went in El Vinos without female members of staff to wind them up. Times have changed for the better ! Hope both pubs are around and will reevisit in 2022.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts Richard; stay well.

[@stevecondron8012]

lovely story about the last and tenacious pub. Cool channel. Keep it up

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Steve, stay well.

[@vjh693]

Just stumbled across your channel....its brilliant!

[@Robslondon]

Really appreciate that; thank you! Cheers and stay well.

[@AvaT42]

Make your blood boil was right over the Carlton Tavern!! I would love to go in that pub because of that story alone.

[@Robslondon]

Hope you manage to get there Sonia! Thanks and stay well.

[@dcstexbrit]

Very well put together .. Fascinating, and I really enjoyed watching this. Some more pubs to add to my next visit back to London. Looking for ward to exploring more of your channel and future documentaries by you.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy your text visit! Thanks again; much appreciated. Stay well.

[@colettewhite9196]

Amazing loved it , Thank you

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Colette 😊

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Thank you so much for this, Rob. I had no idea that, by watching your informative video, you would help me contribute additional background facts about the Mayflower (ship & voyage) to share with my sister & family historian. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure, and thank you so much for your lovely comment; it means a lot to me. Cheers and stay well.

[@alanchriston6806]

Cheers Rob, more pub crawls of London 😊

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Alan 😉

[@andycopping7220]

Such a great video, loved it. Great work 🍻

[@Robslondon]

That’s so kind of you to say, many thanks Andy.

[@claimnumber515]

That was a really good documentary. Well done.

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated Steve, thank you. Stay well.