That pub looked really welcoming. And the fish looked smashing. Crispy batter over pure white haddock, the best fish out of the sea. You're going to miss all that Darren. 10/10👍😀
Love this Darren, not been to that pub in a couple of years though I walked past it a few months back. That fish when you cut into it you could hear/see that crunch + looked really good 😋 Enjoy your advenutre in Thailand, then come back to UK wether in London, Kent or another part of UK. 👍🏻 That emotional music you were playing during some of the filming-like something from an emotional scene from a film, TV show!
The Black Friar Public House was my usual workplace haunt late 1990s to late 2000s. Used to work across the place called PUDDLE DOCK as part of a very large accountancy firm. It is so gentrified out but was spit and sawdust decades ago. Drinks were cheap then and our work colleagues had so many Friday early evening pre-weekend drinks. There was a very different work culture then. Please also visit Doggett's Coat and Badge whilst in Black friars.
It saddens me that our great British institution the pub, is being driven out of business. Nothing like having a few beers, a meal and most of all face to face communication, another g8 review DJ 👍👍
@@jayr4857 11 months of cold weather, where you been hiding in a cave???????????? LMAO I went to both Devon/Isle of Wight in Sept and was lovely warm weather when we went. We didn't have a bad Spring/Summer to be fair.
@@jayr4857 You enjoy???? already enjoyed Devon + the Isle of Wight back in Sept though lol And where do you live, and yes course it going to be cold now as we are nearly in Winter. Although yesterday and the day before here in Kent was warm weather but when in the shade was cold and then obviously when it got to past 4 it was cold in general👍🏻
Evening Darren, maybe it's me. I have never believed that you can find proper fish'n'chips in pubs or cafes or restaurants. It's got to be a chippy, old-fashioned chip shop. However, you have changed my mind. That really looked the business 😊😊💕I used to drink in the Black Friar about 30yrs ago when I was working in Fleet Street,never ate there not so much as a sandwich. But think I'll treat wife and son tomorrow ❤️😋😍❤️£20 is pretty good, bit of a bargain. Make sure you get a good home for Daisy, she served you well. Allan&Family
@jonjones6583 Now come on jonjones6583. Don't be silly. Of course it's not healthy. But if we went through our lives being fit and in good health, we could live, if not for ever then we'll past the three score years & ten. Now not sure if you'll agree, but the state of the Nation. Nay the World today is a pretty frightening place. So don't fret about it. Don't eat like that every day. Naturally mix in some healthy items. Above all try to smile and enjoy life and living Thanks for the message Allan&Family
Best of British fish and chips, east coast deep sea fish with Linconshire potato's chipped, the staple of the nation. ❤ No restriction during rationing during the War.
What a coincidence! I was reading about the Black Friar pub earlier today, Interesting read, apparently it was poet laureate Sir John Betchamin who lead the campaign to save the pub in the '60s .
Turn left out of the Blackfriar and walk towards Cannon St / Bank, take the second left and try the Cockpit pub. Good boozer! Same wedge type building.
Decent drink Camden Hells, I enjoy the old London pub vids. You need to do a couple of videos at Smithfield and Billingsgate now they’re closing while you still got a chance. Cheers.
I used to work near the BF and spent many evenings in that fine boozer. I cant get excited about fish n chips - it is what it is, but i do love reviews of historic London pubs so thanks a mill DJ.
Lovely building nice wee lunch, been to London a few times never eaten there more around Bermondsey with a mate when we went to football pie ad mash was great on Saturday. Paul Belfast.
Ooh one of my favourite pubs! We love it 🥰Blimey you sure love your food! 😮 better get to Thailand as quickly as you can! £20 for fish n chips! London prices again 🤷♂️🤗
I just wish that restaurants and pubs would cook fresh cooked chips instead of frozen. I live in Canada and its rare to find a place that does. It makes all the difference as I rarely eat fries/chips but when I have them, I enjoy the meal so much more
Hi Darren, The Blackfriars Fish and Chips looks so Delicious 🎉 and yes, you've got to have a Pint, with your Fish, in a proper London Pub. 🎉 Its lovely you were part of Blackfriars with your Health and Safety Job.
Hi Darren. Another great video!! 😊 question. What type of camera do you use for you videos & what program do you use to edit them. ? They look excellent 😊😊
Cor your gonna miss that bit of haddock ,, my misses does make me a cracking tillapia fillet battered and chips which imo is just as delicious ,, and it is fresh cause we bring it live in a carrier back from the market
Frozen chips ✅ Frozen fish ✅ Mushy peas out of a can ✅ Tartare sauce out of a jar ✅ Not exactly a glowing example of the food available in London, it's just another chain pub, albeit a nicely decorated one
Pub looks nostalgic and amazing mate glad they didn't flatten it in the 60's thanks for the great music and camera shots of it! The food looks amazing ❤ another great vid take care! God bless.
Mate you need to get to Anstruther or Mallaig for great fish and chips, ive tried all these and not a patch on Whitby and Whitby is not a patch on aforementioned
Darren, you obviously love London and have a deep affection for its history and many amazing places. You say you are going to really miss London so surely you are just making things worse for yourself by going to all your favourite locations. Wouldn’t it be less emotional and much easier to leave for Thailand if you just forgot about London and headed off to Thailand as soon as possible? I’m sure you’ve made your mind up to go but aren’t these farewell visits making it harder and more sad for you to leave?
As someone speaking from 17 years experience with Thailand , having lived there 6 months in a row and built a small villa there and been married to a thai and lived in the uk with her the last 16 years , I can confidently say Darren is at the stars in their eyes stage ,, he’s old and wise enough he will get through but nothing anyone says will change his mind or even think any other way . One month is very little time for the natural probs to kick in , like they will do ,, the unrelentless heat , he’s got March April May coming up , the 96% humidity where you shower put clean clothes on come outdoors again and rinse and repeat , the endless supply of mozzies and the daily slaughter 65 odd I believe now on the roads , the cravings you get for your western food tastes etc ,, it’s funny but after a while you kinda , well I did anyway end up wanting the things you originally wanted to get away from 😂
Lovely old pub there. Fish and Chips looked magnificent, was eating it along with you even though I have just had a curry. Sad not to see you on the bikes, but hopefully you will get a Thailand version of Daisy Duke so we can enjoy the rides once more.
Your in for a shock when you go to Thailand if you go to the robin hood in pattaya you will be paying less than £10 the chips are fried in beef dripping
I no this is about london. But please do not pay 1000 pound for a visa i no it is your money but first visa bank account should be about 25000 thb. My friends and i use an agent in Jomrien i will be more than happy to take you there when you come over
Blimey from that front view it looks like it would blow over in a strong wind,how wrong am I .It looks an amazing place . You do take us to some fantastic places in London Daz .There just seems to be hidden gems around every corner in London .Love it,will miss these London blogs . You have a unique way of showing off our capital city Daz .👍👍😁😁
Fish looked spot on, chips and peas,so,so,sadly you forgot to ask for bread and butter to make some cracking butties😋. interesting review and good luck in the land of smiles 👍.
@ ah wicked yeah I knew a few of the yuanda lads, Graham I think one of the foreman. I was a at designer group the M and E contractor. Live your vids and super jealous your retiring in Thailand and not me ! I’m heading there at 55 also. Your Thai vids will be brilliant cos of the food and scenery , really hope you get what you’re looking for.
Well he made a song and dance about his health problems caused by over eating bad foods. So if you put a video out about lifestyle changes then you invite questions and conversations about it.
£20 for fish and chips in a pub. If it was that historic, they would not be selling fish and in a pub, especially with frozen chips. A tourist rip off, and you know it. Back to the lard reviews. You are becoming boring.
Nice one darren. Haddock one of my fav fish. Looked good. Good luck mate 👍
That pub looked really welcoming. And the fish looked smashing. Crispy batter over pure white haddock, the best fish out of the sea. You're going to miss all that Darren. 10/10👍😀
Azza, it’s like a swan song xxxxx
Love this Darren, not been to that pub in a couple of years though I walked past it a few months back.
That fish when you cut into it you could hear/see that crunch + looked really good 😋
Enjoy your advenutre in Thailand, then come back to UK wether in London, Kent or another part of UK. 👍🏻
That emotional music you were playing during some of the filming-like something from an emotional scene from a film, TV show!
The Black Friar Public House was my usual workplace haunt late 1990s to late 2000s. Used to work across the place called PUDDLE DOCK as part of a very large accountancy firm. It is so gentrified out but was spit and sawdust decades ago. Drinks were cheap then and our work colleagues had so many Friday early evening pre-weekend drinks. There was a very different work culture then. Please also visit Doggett's Coat and Badge whilst in Black friars.
Great looking pub, & the fish & chips looked great as well, Haddock seems to have over taken Cod these days,
Good man dj live your life to the fullllest my friend, will miss you in London 😢 enjoy your new adventure
For a pub, those fish and chips looked great. Must pay a visit on my next trip to London!
Enjoy the next chapter in your life....good move !!
It saddens me that our great British institution the pub, is being driven out of business. Nothing like having a few beers, a meal and most of all face to face communication, another g8 review DJ 👍👍
Good vid
Such a gorgeous interior. These last London vids are bittersweet!
Don't leave Darren, stay in london.
@@Imsovein why would you? Another 11 months of cold weather ? No thanks. 🌴🌊🌞👍
@@jayr4857 11 months of cold weather, where you been hiding in a cave???????????? LMAO
I went to both Devon/Isle of Wight in Sept and was lovely warm weather when we went.
We didn't have a bad Spring/Summer to be fair.
@mikekaraoke well you enjoy Devon and the isle of Wight . I'm sure it's lovely. But to me and where I live, the UK is cold. Have a nice day. Cheers 👍
@@jayr4857 You enjoy???? already enjoyed Devon + the Isle of Wight back in Sept though lol
And where do you live, and yes course it going to be cold now as we are nearly in Winter.
Although yesterday and the day before here in Kent was warm weather but when in the shade was cold and then obviously when it got to past 4 it was cold in general👍🏻
@mikekaraoke I'm in a country that, even in winter, never goes below 20c. And that's at night. Cheers mate have a top weekend 👍
Had fish and chips today, lovely
Such a beautiful building! So happy it was saved. Looked very delicious!
I don't blame u if u got the money don't blame u hope u keep up the kids 😊👌👍
Wow, that is good generous portion of fish and chips, £20 for that part of London isnt too bad, i strive for quality all the time
That fish looked lovely, made my mouth water.
A lovely, charming pub on the best side of the river, Darren 😛👍
Evening Darren, maybe it's me. I have never believed that you can find proper fish'n'chips in pubs or cafes or restaurants. It's got to be a chippy, old-fashioned chip shop. However, you have changed my mind. That really looked the business 😊😊💕I used to drink in the Black Friar about 30yrs ago when I was working in Fleet Street,never ate there not so much as a sandwich. But think I'll treat wife and son tomorrow ❤️😋😍❤️£20 is pretty good, bit of a bargain. Make sure you get a good home for Daisy, she served you well. Allan&Family
@@AllanNeaves-qn3zr Love the greasy food, it’s tastes the best! Greasy food is best for our health.
@jonjones6583 Now come on jonjones6583. Don't be silly. Of course it's not healthy. But if we went through our lives being fit and in good health, we could live, if not for ever then we'll past the three score years & ten. Now not sure if you'll agree, but the state of the Nation. Nay the World today is a pretty frightening place. So don't fret about it. Don't eat like that every day. Naturally mix in some healthy items. Above all try to smile and enjoy life and living Thanks for the message Allan&Family
Best of British fish and chips, east coast deep sea fish with Linconshire potato's chipped, the staple of the nation. ❤ No restriction during rationing during the War.
Sorry meant to say hope u keep doing the vids 😂😂😂
I will
What a coincidence! I was reading about the Black Friar pub earlier today, Interesting read, apparently it was poet laureate Sir John Betchamin who lead the campaign to save the pub in the '60s .
Or even Sir John Betjeman😉
@@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo Yup, sorry about my spelling 😞
@@Miko_Jones lucky we have the spelling police. It's too cold for trainspotting this time of year.
Turn left out of the Blackfriar and walk towards Cannon St / Bank, take the second left and try the Cockpit pub. Good boozer! Same wedge type building.
Made my mouth water x
Decent drink Camden Hells, I enjoy the old London pub vids.
You need to do a couple of videos at Smithfield and Billingsgate now they’re closing while you still got a chance.
Cheers.
Fab vlog as always Darren 😊
Thank you Jo
Really enjoy watching your channel... wishing you all the best for your move to Thailand
👍🏼🙏🏼🙂
Oh Yes, that looked fantastic
I used to work near the BF and spent many evenings in that fine boozer. I cant get excited about fish n chips - it is what it is, but i do love reviews of historic London pubs so thanks a mill DJ.
It’s nice to find good pub fish and chips. Too bad it’s with frozen chips!
Another great spot for for DJ. Really looking forward to you getting back over to Thailand 👍
Well...that answers my question about the bikes. Sad but understandable😘👍
Great pub - love it in there. Looks like fabulous haddock & chips as well. I've not eaten in there - yet.
You’ve given me an idea I’d like to go down there and paint that , looks fab from that angle into the bridge
How long would it take you to paint that??
About 3 hours ,, dependant on how many stop by and talk to me 😂
Lovely building nice wee lunch, been to London a few times never eaten there more around Bermondsey with a mate when we went to football pie ad mash was great on Saturday. Paul Belfast.
#Bangin !! 😋😋😋😋 much love as always my Mr Hollywood 😊❤😊❤😊❤
When will u come back to Thailand?
Ooh one of my favourite pubs! We love it 🥰Blimey you sure love your food! 😮 better get to Thailand as quickly as you can! £20 for fish n chips! London prices again 🤷♂️🤗
I just wish that restaurants and pubs would cook fresh cooked chips instead of frozen. I live in Canada and its rare to find a place that does. It makes all the difference as I rarely eat fries/chips but when I have them, I enjoy the meal so much more
That pub looked really nice,as for the fish and chips well what can I say 🤪😊🥰😜
Good fish and chips. Cant beat it.x
Will miss ya mate 😢
Can't wait to start watching you when you move x
Please don't go please don't go 😅😅
Darren...you miss London....want be much many nice buildings at in Thailand..afraid not like London..you be back when you off
Classic london pub, fish looked great, chips like crap cafe, otc
Hi Darren, The Blackfriars Fish and Chips looks so Delicious 🎉 and yes, you've got to have a Pint, with your Fish, in a proper London Pub. 🎉 Its lovely you were part of Blackfriars with your Health and Safety Job.
Hi Darren. Another great video!! 😊 question. What type of camera do you use for you videos & what program do you use to edit them. ? They look excellent 😊😊
Cor your gonna miss that bit of haddock ,, my misses does make me a cracking tillapia fillet battered and chips which imo is just as delicious ,, and it is fresh cause we bring it live in a carrier back from the market
Frozen chips ✅
Frozen fish ✅
Mushy peas out of a can ✅
Tartare sauce out of a jar ✅
Not exactly a glowing example of the food available in London, it's just another chain pub, albeit a nicely decorated one
🤷♂️🤷♂️
Hi Darren you look well and invigorated .👍
What’s the countdown to Thailand 🇹🇭?
Soooooooon
Cod man myself
Ive asked before about the price for the Ducati, im a cash waiting buyer
That's the best pub fish and chips chips I have seen. Very tasty cooked properly. Great vlog.
Brilliant vlog
Pub looks nostalgic and amazing mate glad they didn't flatten it in the 60's thanks for the great music and camera shots of it! The food looks amazing ❤ another great vid take care! God bless.
Massive let down with frozen chips! I mean come on. That's poor.
How much are you selling the low mileage Harley for? I’m very interested 👍
£14500 - 669 miles - bought it for £18000 with a an additional £2000 cobra exhaust
if youre serious email me - but only if youre serious
Mate you need to get to Anstruther or Mallaig for great fish and chips, ive tried all these and not a patch on Whitby and Whitby is not a patch on aforementioned
Is Anstruther really that good? I'm from Ireland and after watching afew food reviews of it I'm seriously thinking of paying it a visit.
Fishes & chip
Darren, you obviously love London and have a deep affection for its history and many amazing places. You say you are going to really miss London so surely you are just making things worse for yourself by going to all your favourite locations. Wouldn’t it be less emotional and much easier to leave for Thailand if you just forgot about London and headed off to Thailand as soon as possible? I’m sure you’ve made your mind up to go but aren’t these farewell visits making it harder and more sad for you to leave?
As someone speaking from 17 years experience with Thailand , having lived there 6 months in a row and built a small villa there and been married to a thai and lived in the uk with her the last 16 years , I can confidently say Darren is at the stars in their eyes stage ,, he’s old and wise enough he will get through but nothing anyone says will change his mind or even think any other way . One month is very little time for the natural probs to kick in , like they will do ,, the unrelentless heat , he’s got March April May coming up , the 96% humidity where you shower put clean clothes on come outdoors again and rinse and repeat , the endless supply of mozzies and the daily slaughter 65 odd I believe now on the roads , the cravings you get for your western food tastes etc ,, it’s funny but after a while you kinda , well I did anyway end up wanting the things you originally wanted to get away from 😂
Bloody hell when you think about it,how can fish and chips be £20
The price is quite reasonable, you would pay that in an ordinary fish & chip shop like The Golden Chippy in Greenwich.
Tommy K on fish and chips...????????????
Stay in London Darren you will miss your pie and mash and liquid
Hey mate
Im subscribed but your new vids don’t show up in my UA-cam latest uploads on the app where all my other subbed channels do . FYI
I will look into it
Hi, the fish and chips look great, the fish crispy and tasty. Nice to see a good old London pub. Your t-shirt looks good really trendy 😊
Looked good bro'
But personally I don't think they should put the fish on the chips as it steams the batter. Makes it soggy.
Massive portion.
Wow what a fantastic looking pub & the fish n chips looked delicious 😋Thanks for sharing DJ 🤗
Lovely old pub there. Fish and Chips looked magnificent, was eating it along with you even though I have just had a curry. Sad not to see you on the bikes, but hopefully you will get a Thailand version of Daisy Duke so we can enjoy the rides once more.
Your in for a shock when you go to Thailand if you go to the robin hood in pattaya you will be paying less than £10 the chips are fried in beef dripping
I know
No soggy batter there, superb.👍
It’ll be good to see you reviewing British classics in Thailand too alongside Thai classics
First 🎉🎉😍
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You’ll miss this Dazzler. Proper fish and chips in London, but the delights of life in Pattaya City await 🤩
SERIOUSLY, you are selling Daisy Duke ,NOOO😮😢
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Superb London pub that one - been there many times myself. Fish & chips certainly hits the spot - their batter is amazing
Love that pub..was first there with a liquid history pub tour in 2018 .. have been there each year I come back to London..it’s beautiful
Great film/editing on this DJ x
Food looked lovely. Thanks
The fish looked like it was frozen & £20 is good? Yeah right . Thats why it’s empty. However, always enjoy your vids
Darren goes to pubs and restaurants early, that’s why they are not busy. 🙄
@@Jimmyredcablunchtime is lunchtime, early or not & £20 for that dish is 👎🏻 regardless
@@JJ-mo8wz With respect you are talking cobblers, no offence meant. 🙄
@@Jimmyredcab I don’t take offence to people who talk nonsense
You can’t sell Daisy please no.
I no this is about london. But please do not pay 1000 pound for a visa i no it is your money but first visa bank account should be about 25000 thb. My friends and i use an agent in Jomrien i will be more than happy to take you there when you come over
whens the Pie and Mash one coming??
Soon
I do like going to the Black Friar for a drink. Decent ale there. Will check out the grub next time
Blimey from that front view it looks like it would blow over in a strong wind,how wrong am I .It looks an amazing place . You do take us to some fantastic places in London Daz .There just seems to be hidden gems around every corner in London .Love it,will miss these London blogs . You have a unique way of showing off our capital city Daz .👍👍😁😁
Fish looked spot on, chips and peas,so,so,sadly you forgot to ask for bread and butter to make some cracking butties😋. interesting review and good luck in the land of smiles 👍.
I’m in there this week 👍
Your to nostalgic for London,,, you won't last a year in Thailand,,stay enjoy your city.. just saying.
I was on one Blackfriars for 3 years gutted I didn’t bump into you. Obviously that was pre your UA-cam days . Was you client or main contractor H&S?
Yuanda - we did the facade
@ ah wicked yeah I knew a few of the yuanda lads, Graham I think one of the foreman. I was a at designer group the M and E contractor. Live your vids and super jealous your retiring in Thailand and not me ! I’m heading there at 55 also. Your Thai vids will be brilliant cos of the food and scenery , really hope you get what you’re looking for.
Aww Daz, the bikes have gone!!! I bet that broke your heart especially the Ducati.
🤦♂️🤦♂️
I feel for poor daisy
😊been there lots times with family and friends brilliant food 🍲 😊 only sad think 🤔 sells the 🚲 bikes dj 😢
Are you not eating healthy anymore? It's easy to fall off the wagon i have done many times. Hope you get back on soon ❤
In all seriousness why are you concerned?
Yeah cos a video of him eating lentils would be fun to watch wouldn’t it 🙄
@ddelta460 its amazing how people think they know every part of DJs diet and lifestyle when really they know nothing
@@Captainperfection
And obviously you know everything, after all your best buddies
Well he made a song and dance about his health problems caused by over eating bad foods. So if you put a video out about lifestyle changes then you invite questions and conversations about it.
Just wanted to eat the screen !!!!
Average, can’t beat a classic fish and proper chippy
£20 for fish and chips in a pub.
If it was that historic, they would not be selling fish and in a pub, especially with frozen chips.
A tourist rip off, and you know it.
Back to the lard reviews. You are becoming boring.
Such a shame that the mad macmasterer has slated u on something.unnecessary.. calling you a cry baby...
When was that?
Love to see that
That is def not a average London boozer for sure 😂 a gentrified one like most now ! But no way a traditional London pub