Part 2 - North London coming next week

@JF-ut2rr

2 жыл бұрын

Please check out the Auld Shillelagh in Stokey/Islington for sure. It’s still around £4.50 a pint as well.

@eddiewilliamsmentalist

2 жыл бұрын

@@JF-ut2rr my mates local and he swears by it, he recons it’s the best Guinness pub in London

@harryc505

2 жыл бұрын

@@JF-ut2rr he did go there

@harrynewman9922

2 жыл бұрын

Get your ass to Tony’s Willesden

@harrynewman9922

2 жыл бұрын

And get your ass to lualas in Willesden mate trust me you won’t be disappointed beyond magic stuff

Can someone explain to me why I enjoy watching a lad drink a pint over and over again.

@terrymaher6197

2 жыл бұрын

Because pints are great 💯😁

@BenjaminBBB

Жыл бұрын

Because it’s Guinness, just look at it 😍😍

@MrJonjoe1977

Жыл бұрын

I know. I could listen to this guy all day.

@shaesham

Жыл бұрын

And he doesn’t get super drunk all the time!!?? He ordered a comically massive pint somewhere and didn’t want to finish it.

@SkoolNerds

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

Good luck to the Owner of the 1st pub seems a good man 👍🇮🇪

@johnsmith-rs2vk

2 жыл бұрын

Yep . Good man .

Great videos! I loved how passionate the first pub owner was about the Genius...I mean Guinness. Keep em coming lad and fk dry January!

@anthonydowling3356

2 жыл бұрын

He is a manager .Not the owner .

I never get tired watching these reviews, keep them coming lad !

Love your content mate. Keep them coming. Brilliant! Match of the day/Sunday game comment had me in stitches 🤣

Great vid, thanks for coming to London and adding the prices. Ill be sure to visit The Guinea Grill. As London such a huge place, maybe better to divide the guide by borough.

Oisin is indeed a ‘legend’ and ‘an absolute gent’ 💥

Thanks for your channel mate.. just discovered it and I am obsessed… hello to you all the way from Melbourne, Australia and I love my Guinness.. 👍👍🍺🍺🍺

Found your channel a few hours ago and gotta say I love the content. I’m working in a pub in Paddington London called The Phoenix and we serve £4 Guinness, would love to see you in here one day! Keep it up lad

Was in the Guinea Grill on Saturday, and the barmaid said that Guinness sales are up 80% since you've been in! People have been travelling from outside London for pints in there they said. Oisin wasn't working unfortunately, but we'll get him next time.

I always pop in to hear the craic and look at the Guinness cheers, and the gulp you hear when you drink it, it’s true if you leave the barrel’s for about a week before serving you’ll get a better pint , a barman in ballyhiegue Co Kerry told me this and everyone in the pub was drinking it .🍺🇮🇪

Old bar manager here, in the UK the flash coolers used for Guinness are typically a few degrees cooler than you would have in Ireland. I actually went over to Dublin for a week just to drink Guinness and see what the difference is between how Guinness is served. The big reason, is Guinness settles much quicker than a warmer pint.

Met Jason Mamoa in the Toucan, it’s his local when he’s in London. Very good pub with a great atmosphere

Your page is a brilliant idea. Keep up the good work fella!

How about South London? I recommend Blythe Hill Tavern. Great Irish boozer.

The toucon....love that place. You do your research my man. Love the channel.

MC and sons Union Street was the Charles Dickens for most of the 00s and before that during 80s/90s it was the Red Lion. The Jerwood space opposite was the Royal mail / parcel force office till the millennium. Always was a British backstreet local pub and full of postmen for years. Big refurb and now a cod O'Neill's type turnout as you suspected. Auld Shillelagh Stoke Newington is a diamond.

Hopefully you've got some of our London pubs questioning the temperature! Stouts should never be arctic cold. Surely would get a creamier, better tasting beer if slightly warmer 🍻

This channel has lead me to only drink Guinness since the start of the pandemic. top top content my man, you have made me a Guinness addict!

@nealmartin5629

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, pretty much exclusively Guinness for me now.

@bigrumusic

2 жыл бұрын

me three haha! Only in the States it's hard to find a good pint but luckily I did not too far from me in Oakland.

@brianhiggins3090

2 жыл бұрын

Me 4 won't drink anything else now.👍

@nonstoptrip1

2 жыл бұрын

Same as me

@frankconsidine2779

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go back to lager no more it’s to smooth to go back

I never knew Leo Sayer was Irish! 😉 Back in my time in London (90's) one of the best pints of Guinness I found was in King William's in Hampstead. Friendly colourful clientele also 😃

Completely agree with the Toucan. As an Irishman in London, I was taken there for a pint and was let down massively. Looking forward to going to the Guinea and meeting Oísin!

@LiamPlaysGame

2 жыл бұрын

Its 100% the king

@markmcdonald2927

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiamPlaysGame The Guinea Grill? I had a great night at the Toucan like, but the Guinness just wasn’t up to much

Just discovered this account these videos are golden, thanks for sharing 👍

Was in London the weekend just gone (Fri 24/03/23) went to the Guinea Grill - packed pub as id expect for a Friday afternoon. Plenty drinking the G which is a good sign. Fair wait from ordering to delivery, the bar staff know how to pour a decent pint. Perfectly fine drink (had 8) so no complaints - not the best ive ever had but certainly drinkable. Saturday (25/03/23) went to the Coach and Horses Covent Garden - opens 12:00 with around 8 people waiting at the door - by 12:30 the guy on the door is turning people away - small pub that got busy very quick - and I know why - the G was superb !! great to watch settle, lovely creamy dome on every pint - and taste brilliant - every pint (had 8) so of the 2 - its the Coach & Horses everytime - but the Guinea was good

@Bottaonesta

5 ай бұрын

8 pints, let's say that you drink on average 4liters of black stuff each sitting! After the 5fth pint everything is good

Oisin is an absolute legend!

Am over the moon you reviewed the Guinea - for me the best pub in London. Next time have a pie - they are a serious bit of kit 👊

Love the pints and vibe at the Toucan. Always take a trip there if i'm in Soho.

Keep your health in mind and keep killin it brother. Love the videos

Been looking forward to this vid. Lived in london for 5 years and struggled to get a decent Guinness

Love to see you review some pints in the U.S.

Did the Guiness Guru West end - Guinea Grill, Toucan and Coach and Horses. Guinea Grill was miles ahead, Toucan secent enough, Coach and Horses on a par with Weatherspoons - had a couple of pints there, both equally as bang average. Apparently Guinea Grill is going to be bought out by Youngs - hope they keep aiming high. Trying Gibneys, Aul Shillelagh and the crown in Hackney next. Keep up the good work GG - Guinea Grill was great shout, full of binceys, but well poured pint

Was only in the Guinea Grill on Sunday, serious spot. Gibneys get their old style glasses shipped over from their, sister pub, Gibneys of Malahide

@SirBoycie

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously expensive

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Expensive but worth it

I'm doing dry Jan, this video is torture. But always have to watch these as soon as they come out! Keep it up Darragh love the videos.

@finhyland4270

2 жыл бұрын

Try Guinnes zero.

@kevinwilliams1421

2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing it too…have you missed it or are you seeing how long you can go

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Drink January dry

@kjragg1099

2 жыл бұрын

Shit London Guiness will get you through dry January. Check out their Twitter

@tc2664

2 жыл бұрын

I failed with dry January might try and give dry Feb a go but shall see eh lol

Cheers for the video, heading down tomorrow from Newcastle so will definitely give the Guinea Grill a go

The Hearsall Inn in Coventry serves the old style class as does a few of the Irish working men’s clubs

another recommendation for ya. the shepherd and flock goldhawk Road in bush

Been waiting on this one!

The Leopold on Ricelane in Liverpool was my Irish grandads regular, reminded him of the good Guinness back home, some of the other pubs serve absolutely terrible pints!

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS😋

In the UK we wash glasses (or should wash glasses) in an automatic cabinet glass wash... Nothing other than glasses should be placed in there, that's very important. The glasswash uses detergent and rinse aid. Rinse aid is very important and not easy to find the right one. Use the wrong one or none at all and they will dry streaky, causing the issue you see with Guinness (it's not 'just dirty / greasy glasses that cause it.) The problem is we usually air dry glasses. That becomes a problem only if it's not done right. If you don't take the glasses out immediately after the cycle finishes (when they're red hot) they won't air dry properly. If you put the glasses straight on the shelf rather they air drying them in the tray somewhere that air can get underneath, then they won't dry properly. All of these things, along with using the wrong rinse aid or no rinse aid at all can cause it.

I don't know why I'm watching these videos but I loves em. Good work. It's making me thirsty....

Was in the Coach and Horses last night, lovely pint of Guinness and they serve in a mixture of old and new style glasses.

When Guinness introduced 'Extra cold' years ago in the UK, many pubs would serve both options unless they specialised? These days, most tend to have just the one tap, which usually is the 'Extra cold'. I suppose you have to put this down to cellar space and turn over? Pubs do vary though, the one we used to use on Fulham Broadway had at least nine Guinness taps on the one horse shoe shaped bar.

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

How bad is extra cold

@gurner69666

2 жыл бұрын

What does it have to do with cellar space?

@johnp8131

2 жыл бұрын

@@gurner69666 Really? Try thinking about it?

@gurner69666

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnp8131 same kegs big man, fobs don't take up much room

Going to definitely be hitting up the Coach and Horses next time I'm in town

Plenty of UK places still use the old style glass, most bars in Northern Ireland.

@papaw5468

2 жыл бұрын

@@chewdafat4121 No call for politics lad. Away on

Daragh - you have gotten me through Dry January, salivating at the mouth with every video! I’ll be watching on the 1st of Feb with a pint of the black stuff in hand! Keep up the vids, brilliant stuff!

Im always busting for a pint of G after watching your videos. Keep on keeping on guru

Did the Toucan in 2019 , absolutely could have spent the day there…..it was a warm balmy Sunday, and it was just a proper chilled out atmosphere…..and a great pint of the Black Gold , I’d give it a good 7.8 possible 8, but then I did have about 4 pints, and I only drink Guinness…… 👍🇮🇲💪💕

Recommend Homeboy in Nine Elms. Great selection of the water of life as well.

Historically the Irish diaspora in the UK, in my experience, determined where your best pint was found. In no particular order my favourites were by memory: Liverpool, Derby, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London.

@guimarboy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a Guinness drinker myself but if you are ever in Dublin check out Branningans on Cathedral Street.

@bcafcconnor7518

2 жыл бұрын

got to agree with derby, some good Guinness in a lot of the pubs there

My local uses old style glasses, nicked one from the pub just last week!

Essential research, thank you.

Daragh about having a heart attack when the bar man put the harp in the head like latte art

Coach and horses is my fav in London, crackin pint considering it’s central London

Wright Brothers Borough Market is a good guineas, bit of a speciality for them with seafood.

Roddy's bar in South ealing Faltering fullback in Finsbury Park (Old glasses) Mannions in South Tottenham

Hennesseys in Ruislip Manor if you’re ever in west/north west London, Daragh. Best I’ve had in London.

A curlyhead..poloneck wearing Irishman talking out his barrel.....to long spent in London...great vid Dara...love d banter bro....always make me smile..ya mad yoke ya....wish ya all d best....wheres Culzy...hope his rocking in d free world..

Oh guru. I guess you wanted to stay central. But The Blythe in Catford is a belter of a pub. Great Guinness there

I used to drink in the Toucan in the 00s. The barman used to put the current time in the foam so during the night i would know when i needed to go and get the train.

Guinness drinker and even have my own bar in garden lol love the videos

Hi Guinness Guru, hooked on your videos, thanks for the great and thorough content. Have you reviewed the best pints of G in Manchester? I’ve had fantastic pints in Mulligans and O’Sheas. If there are any suggestions on the best pint of G in Manchester please let me know as I’m going for a slurp this weekend for my birthday. Thanks, Loz.

@zsht

2 жыл бұрын

The Freemount and Affleck & Brown are the best Guinness in Manchester, but pricey Duffy's in Chorlton is the best reasonably priced Guinness.

@Lorenzo-cp7qs

2 жыл бұрын

@@zsht Thanks- I've tried Affleck and Brown but last time I had it it was in the new style glass. Mulligans is in the old style glass and is an absolute creamer.

@zsht

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Lorenzo-cp7qs Mulligans probably is the best pint in Mcr, but ever since he started charging entry fee for Paddy's day I've stopped going. After that, Freemount old-style glasses, and they've just recently started batching up a custom gas mix more similar to Irish canisters for that extra creamy head. I'm just glad there's finally a decent few pints in Mcr haha

we got the same dirty glasses where i work. we dont wash any plates or forks in there. we clean the glass washer regularly, we refurbish the glasses as well and cant get rid of the air bubbling inside after pouring. they look clean too. not sure what is causing it. maybe the deteregent

The lamb Tavern would have been good. V nice and old style glasses too

Can you do a video of the best pint in central Glasgow/city centre big man? Loads of great irish bars…👍🏻

glad you put the peep show reference in there!

Old style glass was the first thing I noticed!

Should’ve gone to The Auld Shillelagh in stoke newington, serious pints over there

@Jimbuzz

2 жыл бұрын

This video is only for Central London pubs. Auld Shillelagh will be in the North London video I guess... best pint of Guinness in all of London hands down

You’ve got to check out Skehans in South East. Absolute belter

Fair play to Oísin in the Guinea Grill. The gentleman did his best to plug his Guinness

The Auld Shillelagh in Stoke Newington is the best pint I've had in London.

@eddiewilliamsmentalist

2 жыл бұрын

My mate recons the same, it’s his local and he loves it there

@ruari720

2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t been auld shillelagh but recommend bank of friendship near arsenal. WB Yeats N4 is sister pub of auld shillelagh and the Guinness depends on which staff is on at the time, one lad there pours a great one! Try them out

@JF-ut2rr

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruari720 Agreed on both counts. Love the Bank of Friendship and the WB Yeats. Have to say that for me the Auld Shillelagh is the best and it's worth a trip if you haven't yet been.

@ruari720

2 жыл бұрын

@@JF-ut2rr might head there tonight then!

@gregcym

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, the weatherspoons in Holborn is 🔥🔥

The Coach&Horses Covent Garden is owned by an Irish family. From Tipperary (you missed all the GAA photos on the wall) Jim , the owner died in 2019 but it’s still in the family. Great pub in a great location

An Irish barman at the Porter House (Covent Garden) recommended I got to the coach and horses, as he said its the best Stout in the UK, including better than the Porter House stout. Porter House, if you’ve not been is the best stout for me.

Oisin top PR man!

7:44 Spongey, creamy entity. LMAO

Hi Daragh I am heading there later today, tuesday to check out the juice. Great content mo chara.

Hennessy's in Ruislip Manor, out on the Metropolitan line. Good pint.

Oisin seems a decent fella but the head on that pint he poured was shocking! 😂

Your man Leo Sayer there.

Owner of the first pub what a hero 👏

@anthonydowling3356

2 жыл бұрын

Why ?

Was in The Toucan in the Summer. Couldn’t finish the pint, thought it was crap myself. Definite tourist trap

Ah...i see you took my map sugestion ! good man 😁😉

20:50 when the pints start kicking in hehehe.

Jonos pub in Ilford East London is a serious contender!! 👍🏻

Glad you come to London mate, nice to know what you thinking the black stuff here

First thing I thought of when he started pouring the harp was the peep show 🤣

Coach and horses is very common pub name. In UK its where a coach and its horses would l Stop many years ago a bit like a bus stop of today

@SuperSimonLewis

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

There is Bakers corner

New sub from USA. Looking forward to your channel. 👍🇨🇮

We don't have the new glasses on the Isle of Man (in some pubs), and we don't have extra cold. Heard a rumour Guinness used to be brewed here back in the day for the island's own supply - might be worth looking into as a quirk of Guinness history!

Next time you go to the Guinnea Grill - go upstairs to the restaurant. Top notch steak in there

Should’ve tried a pint in the Swan and Paedo, no logo in the foam there

@GordonFerrar

Жыл бұрын

They do a lovely organic scrumpy puts your orgone levels over the top.

Slattrey’s in Camden, will be tough to beat 👌🏻

@BeerBrackets

2 жыл бұрын

100% ! Slattery's is classic

Get yourself to Hammersmith. Next to Hammersmith Bridge is a pub called The Old City Arms. Best pint of Guinness in London. Plus, it is less than a fiver! A proper pub, not some fake Oirish place.

@gooner1083

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation im working in Hammersmith ill check it out.

@rishizzle123

2 жыл бұрын

Other pubs in hammersmith worth checking include the raven, the dove (no guinness but an historic pub with great river views), the black lion - when its sunny,

@gooner1083

2 жыл бұрын

@@rishizzle123 cheers

@philbert1921

2 жыл бұрын

my best mate used to live in the distillers on Fulham p Road. his mum and dad used to run it. Pat and Rose. terrible pub now don't even serve Guinness got some nasty stuff called black taxi avoid at all costs

@mgbdub2007

2 жыл бұрын

Yup great spot

Guinea grill in Mayfair is the best pint by a mile. Went in there one day for 2 quick ones and then couldn't leave. Pints are savage and staff are top class

4:07 Leo Sayer😊

Ganley's Irish Bar in Morden has the best Guiness I've tasted in England , must try the highest ones you've ranked here though

7:39 I can spot some Erdinger in the fridge back there, now that is a nice German beer 🤤

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

need to check Skehans in South East and faltering fullback in north

That's mad, I honestly thought the Tucan was only in the film 'Last Night in Soho'. Had no idea it was a real pub

A couch and horse will normally be found between trading towns and major cities.