Also, virtually everything is more expensive in London compared to elsewhere in the country, and central London is probably more expensive again compared to less central areas where most people actually live and shop.
Good old Marks 😊 Its regarded as a kinda higher end shop here in the UK, its known for its quality especially the food and clothing. Got to say theyve been around for years and still going strong unlike a lot of other iconic British stores which have now closed.
The clothing from M&S is not high quality, it’s not bad but very much aimed at the middle market. Their food stores, though not as comprehensive as some other brands are excellent and among the best quality.
@@traceys8065 Personally, I get what you mean, it’s quality for the price. It’s more expensive than other stores but you get a better product, in both food and clothing than some other department stores. It’s not “high end” nor is it extortionate.
I love Marks and Spencer’s and go nuts when I visit from Canada. I remember the M&S in Canada. They were much smaller versions of the UK stores and I don’t think they did well because they didn’t have a big range of products, at least that’s how it was in our city.
London is hands down the most expensive city in the UK and M&S certainly up there in price so I suspect this may not be a typical representation of food prices in the UK. It would be a bit like going to new York city and comparing prices to other cities in the US.
We actually have a memorial stand in Leeds west Yorkshire for marks and Spencer. It was where it all started it's a small stand and a mark's and Spencer clock tower. Leeds Market is one of the oldest most beautiful Market in Europe. It's stunning architecture and beautiful ornate guildings. If you ever come back come to Yorkshire. You won't regret it. 5 minutes from town's is surrounded by insane countryside
@@Finding-Fish Yorkshire are the best fish and chips in the universe lot They still cooked the traditional way here and you must try our fish cakes slices of potatoes with chunks of fish in the middle battered and fried for around 20 minutes. My friends come from Liverpool and take them back. My daughter always came home from London and it's the first thing she wanted to eat. You must make sure though it's traditional Yorkshire. It's what we fry in. If you ever come reach out I can tell you many places first class.
When I grew up in the 1970s, everyone called it "Marks & Sparks". That said, I haven't been back to the UK since 1991, so I don't know if "Marks & Sparks" is still used, or just another forgotten remnant of my youth 😇
M 'n S as it is called here specialises in quality food that needs little work, so a lot of really high quality ready meals and part prepared ingredients. Expensive, but very convenient.
My family and I lived in New Jersey for 2 years in the early 1990s. Although a local supermarket chain, Kings, sold some M&S food products, we enjoyed our occasional forays into Canada as we could visit the M&S stores. I remember shopping in M&S in Niagara, Kingston and Ottawa.
Yes, there used to be Marks and Spencer at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto in the 1970s and 80s (maybe early 90s). Always had great chips and snacks. I think there were other locations too in Canada. Our low Canadian dollar does not go very far in Europe 🤑
We were some of the first customers through the doors at the grand opening here in Amsterdam and still can not figure why they closed it down a few years back.
Nice :) M&S has a reputation for pricy but very good quality food. Seeing those price conversions was interesting - the only time I’ve been on holiday in Canada was 30 years ago and back then £1 bought exactly $2, which made conversions easy! I remember being on a coach tour of Montreal and my amusement at the horror of the Americans on the bus when the guide converted the petrol price of 60c/litre into US $/gallon - it was exactly half the price it was here at the time (60p/ltr). I changed a £50 note for $100 note in Toronto and immediately spent it on a $96 day trip to Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mists, Happy memories. 😊
Canada is Very Expensive!! and the conversion from and to BP is expensive for Canadian, so when we travel to Britain items can and are expensive for Canadians!!!
Coastal towns usually do the best fish and chips. Look for the ones with large queues on a Friday night. They are usually the ones used by the locals, who obviously know best. London, like most capital cities is expensive but the outskirts are cheaper and, if you venture far enough out, cheaper still.
We're in baby wear, where's the food... cut to the alcohol lol. some of those snacks looked delicious! Shopping when hungry is dangerous. The prices seem similar to ours but a different variety and brands. Thanks for the video Mike and Jenn!
People are under the assumption that marks and Spencer’s are expensive, I have always found that their bread milk butter and are eggs are extremely cheap compared to other supermarkets , bought 4 Aberdeen beef burgers for 3 .75 .😮
Countless Husbands have withered away and disappeared in M&S waiting for wives to try stuff on in the Ladies Department; its an unspoken nation tragedy 😢. (only to be found later in a Pub down the street 🍺)
@@Finding-Fish They used to say that if you went to Tesco and they'd run out of your favourite Tomato's you would blame Tesco; but if you went to M&S and they'd run out, you'd blame yourself.,
Any supermarket is expensive if you randomly pick things without thinking. I can shop in M&S easily without having to pay more than somewhere like Sainsbury's or Tesco, and often the 'deals' available in a lot of supermarkets are a total con. Tesco in particular play a whole host of tricks to convince the customer that they're getting a good deal.
Coastal towns generally do the best fish and chips but some pretty good ones in London as well. When we lived in south East London we could all choose our own takeaway from a variety of shops close to each other, but the fish and chips were very good. Best eaten hot with lots of salt and malt vinegar.
I think M&S is excellent value for what you get. I don’t tend to waste any food I buy there and the clothes last forever. I’ve still got some M&S jeans and tops I’ve had for 10 years. I’d say I got my moneys worth.
You guys were certainly drawn to the sweet sugary stuff. There’s so much more to M&S food than that including loads of fresh food, fruit and vegetables and ready meals too. This video was not representative.
It was a candy Haul!!! Lol Next video out at M&S will be called the “Health Haul” Thanks for watching Where should I go for proper Fish and Chips? Thanks Mike
Little more costly than Aldi or Tesco. Many items are the same price. Goats milk was way cheaper a year ago but it's levelled up with Tesco and others since. Also veg does not last. But MnS veg will last a week or more. Not Much difference in the price. Coop is never mentioned. That's the one store where costs are higher than MnS on many items.
@@Finding-Fish For sure - go to any town or small city and prices are way cheaper than in London. My son lives in ‘Toronno’ and bewails the cost of food there so maybe it’s the same in all great cities. No idea where you’ll find proper fish and chips in London. Here in Devon you’d find plenty of places.
Marks and Sparks stuff is excellent quality which unfortunately makes it one of the most expensive chain stores in the UK. Once upon a time the stores were packed with customers but with the advent of stores like Primark those days are gone 🇬🇧
@@Finding-Fish I agree their clothing is great quality and I have cardigans and underwear from them but people shopping on a limited budget forget the quality over quantity rule hence Marks has struggled in the last few years 🇬🇧
Brand names always cost a premium, But dont mean there any better. Besides M and S are always deare. Also if you go to a CO OP, Or Spar. There foods are as good if not better. But there foods can be expensive. But quality though.
Awesome video Mike!! All the times I have been to London, I never went into a Marks and Spencer. Went into Harrods though. Looks much more expensive than Thailand! I look forward to some more Cuba videos.
@@Finding-Fish Another 63 year old who goes to M&S every week. They have food only stores too. I do half my shop in M&S for the nice things, then the rest at Sainsbury's. Both adjacent to each other and I can drive/park free. Couldn't ask for more.
As a Brit I have to say that the cashier shouldn't have said as long as you're not American, that's really rude. It's simply not true that Brits hate Americans.
Didn’t you find the “man chair” whilst your wife was clothes shopping? Next time, have. Look around. There’s always a discreet chair for the men to sit in whilst their wive’s browse the clothes.
@@Finding-Fish York, Newcastle, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, Durham, Beamish museum. Get a train from Kings Cross, for York, Durham, Newcastle. Best to get a hire car the further North you go.
“Sell fridges”
LOL !
They sell a bit more than that.
Thanks For watching our Sunday morning London Video ,
Back to Beaches In Cuba
Mike
Enjoy babe🇨🇺☀️
Where to in Cuba next Mikey?
M&S is a relatively expensive food supermarket. Excellent quality though.
LOL, yes Expensive!!!!
The average Brit doesn't do their grocery shop in m and s. It's good for special treats ,though the food is usually good quality.
Usually use M&S food for special occasions as it’s much more expensive but good quality.
Also, virtually everything is more expensive in London compared to elsewhere in the country, and central London is probably more expensive again compared to less central areas where most people actually live and shop.
Good old Marks 😊
Its regarded as a kinda higher end shop here in the UK, its known for its quality especially the food and clothing.
Got to say theyve been around for years and still going strong unlike a lot of other iconic British stores which have now closed.
Absolutely Loved it!!!!
Thanks Tracey for the Comment
Mike
@@Finding-Fish Yeah it's a great place and you're welcome 😊
The clothing from M&S is not high quality, it’s not bad but very much aimed at the middle market. Their food stores, though not as comprehensive as some other brands are excellent and among the best quality.
@@paullewis2413 I never said it was high quality, I said it was quality which it is.
@@traceys8065 Personally, I get what you mean, it’s quality for the price. It’s more expensive than other stores but you get a better product, in both food and clothing than some other department stores. It’s not “high end” nor is it extortionate.
We used to have Marks and Spencer in Canada. We miss the stores.
I love Marks and Spencer’s and go nuts when I visit from Canada. I remember the M&S in Canada. They were much smaller versions of the UK stores and I don’t think they did well because they didn’t have a big range of products, at least that’s how it was in our city.
Oh thanks for watching Debbie and commenting!!!
Gotta love the M&S for the offering
Mike
London is hands down the most expensive city in the UK and M&S certainly up there in price so I suspect this may not be a typical representation of food prices in the UK. It would be a bit like going to new York city and comparing prices to other cities in the US.
Yup!!!
But USA 🇺🇸 and New York are way over priced
Go for a cheeseburger 🍔
In NY $25USD
but MaS sell their products with a standard bar code so the sandwiches, chocolate costs the same in London, Lincoln and Loughborough
We actually have a memorial stand in Leeds west Yorkshire for marks and Spencer. It was where it all started it's a small stand and a mark's and Spencer clock tower. Leeds Market is one of the oldest most beautiful Market in Europe. It's stunning architecture and beautiful ornate guildings. If you ever come back come to Yorkshire. You won't regret it. 5 minutes from town's is surrounded by insane countryside
Okay love the info and I will be back Mandy!!!
And I will be up in Yorkshire!!! What about Fish and Chips?
Up in Leeds?
@@Finding-Fish Yorkshire are the best fish and chips in the universe lot
They still cooked the traditional way here and you must try our fish cakes slices of potatoes with chunks of fish in the middle battered and fried for around 20 minutes. My friends come from Liverpool and take them back. My daughter always came home from London and it's the first thing she wanted to eat. You must make sure though it's traditional Yorkshire. It's what we fry in. If you ever come reach out I can tell you many places first class.
When I grew up in the 1970s, everyone called it "Marks & Sparks".
That said, I haven't been back to the UK since 1991, so I don't know if "Marks & Sparks" is still used, or just another forgotten remnant of my youth 😇
That Awesome Absolutely Loved the Place!!!
thanks Steve for your comment
Mike
It’s still Marks and Sparks!
I remember Benny Hill, On the Buses, Dr in the house, Monty Python. Hilarious shows
It sure is! ☺️
Still marks & sparks or m & s
Should have got the tunnocks wafers they are stunning
Love the way you say Selfridges!... best wishes from london..
Lol
Do u say it wrong?
Lol
That’s Maggie
M 'n S as it is called here specialises in quality food that needs little work, so a lot of really high quality ready meals and part prepared ingredients. Expensive, but very convenient.
Thanks for sharing!!
Charles!!!
Great Shop!!!
now need some Fish and Chips
ANY IDEAS?
M&S is fairly expensive. Although all supermarket prices have risen a lot compared to what they used to be
Matthew so true,
Have any recommendations for fish and chips
My family and I lived in New Jersey for 2 years in the early 1990s. Although a local supermarket chain, Kings, sold some M&S food products, we enjoyed our occasional forays into Canada as we could visit the M&S stores. I remember shopping in M&S in Niagara, Kingston and Ottawa.
Thanks for sharing!
Thats awesome Thanks for Finding Us!!!
Thanks For Watching
Mike
There used to be lots of Marks & Spencer stores in Canada.
Yes, there used to be Marks and Spencer at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto in the 1970s and 80s (maybe early 90s). Always had great chips and snacks. I think there were other locations too in Canada. Our low Canadian dollar does not go very far in Europe 🤑
Ya totally makes you🤮it’s totally sad when you want to travel and are Canadian dollars is so weak
We were some of the first customers through the doors at the grand opening here in Amsterdam and still can not figure why they closed it down a few years back.
Ya I really loved the place
Nice :) M&S has a reputation for pricy but very good quality food. Seeing those price conversions was interesting - the only time I’ve been on holiday in Canada was 30 years ago and back then £1 bought exactly $2, which made conversions easy! I remember being on a coach tour of Montreal and my amusement at the horror of the Americans on the bus when the guide converted the petrol price of 60c/litre into US $/gallon - it was exactly half the price it was here at the time (60p/ltr). I changed a £50 note for $100 note in Toronto and immediately spent it on a $96 day trip to Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mists, Happy memories. 😊
Canada is Very Expensive!! and the conversion from and to BP is expensive for Canadian, so when we travel to Britain items can and are expensive for Canadians!!!
Hey Mike hope you enjoyed my namesake shop 😊marks and Spencer lovely top end food you get in there great video 👍
I love it!
Loved IT
Spencer!!!!
Enjoyed the video and the chocolate and candies look great.
Thank you 😋
Back In Cuba!!!!!
In the UK we don't call it candy. We call them sweets.
M&S is the upper end of the market, price wise.
LOL, Sorry yes!!! Sweets, I need some ideas for Proper Fish and Chip places to eat and Proper Tea!!!
any ideas would be great!!!
@@Finding-Fish London isn't the best place for fish and chips, but The Golden Hind is ok
Coastal towns usually do the best fish and chips. Look for the ones with large queues on a Friday night. They are usually the ones used by the locals, who obviously know best.
London, like most capital cities is expensive but the outskirts are cheaper and, if you venture far enough out, cheaper still.
I like how enthusiastic you are about things that seem rather mundane to British people
Lol!!!
Thanks Panda!!!
I'm British and I'm enthusiastic about this lol...especially since I live in Italy and miss some of our shops.
@@NotesOfBoredom well then it's not part of your daily life, absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Nice video brought back memories when I was a kid on holidays with my parents thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Mike I’m off to Cuba Tuesday cheers buddy
Have fun
We're in baby wear, where's the food... cut to the alcohol lol. some of those snacks looked delicious! Shopping when hungry is dangerous. The prices seem similar to ours but a different variety and brands. Thanks for the video Mike and Jenn!
Lol can be very expensive
Thanks for your support
Cant beat M&S for food!
thanks for the comment Cep73
Good morning Mike & Jenny....you guys are like 2 kids in a candy shop. Mike you look hungry and exhausted so I think you should vacation in Cuba 😊
Ha ha he’s there now!
@@jenniferfisher4912 wow...that's awesome, may I ask where in Cuba?
When dealing with the liquids you also need to factor in that a UK pint is 20 fl oz, not the 16 as in USA - so our pint is 25% than yours 😀
OK, totally interesting!!!
thanks Andyrjs
Mike
Marks is dearer for most foods but the quality is great and assured …. And they havel9ts9f iffers
Thanks Lindy
M&S is more expensive than other supermarkets, however thier Sandwiches are a lot better than alternatives.
Our sandwich was delicious and there were sooooo many to choose from.
People are under the assumption that marks and Spencer’s are expensive, I have always found that their bread milk butter and are eggs are extremely cheap compared to other supermarkets , bought 4 Aberdeen beef burgers for 3 .75 .😮
Does Sel-fridges sell fridges?
Lol
They sell everything
Lol
Countless Husbands have withered away and disappeared in M&S waiting for wives to try stuff on in the Ladies Department; its an unspoken nation tragedy 😢. (only to be found later in a Pub down the street 🍺)
Omg that’s so funny
@@Finding-Fish They used to say that if you went to Tesco and they'd run out of your favourite Tomato's you would blame Tesco; but if you went to M&S and they'd run out, you'd blame yourself.,
Any supermarket is expensive if you randomly pick things without thinking. I can shop in M&S easily without having to pay more than somewhere like Sainsbury's or Tesco, and often the 'deals' available in a lot of supermarkets are a total con. Tesco in particular play a whole host of tricks to convince the customer that they're getting a good deal.
Good to Know!!!
when i'm back in London we'll be looking for a Fish and Chip Shop...
Proper Fish and Chips.
@@Finding-Fish Go to the north of England if you want proper fish and chips. Whitby for example. London is that last place to be looking for that.
Coastal towns generally do the best fish and chips but some pretty good ones in London as well. When we lived in south East London we could all choose our own takeaway from a variety of shops close to each other, but the fish and chips were very good. Best eaten hot with lots of salt and malt vinegar.
I can remember when M&S were in Canada
I say we bring it back
If you are looking for "candy" and have a large budget, then go to the Fortnum & Mason Chocolate Hall .. Heaven!
Oh wow!!!!
Great idea
My favourite snack is potato rings. Also the cookie box.
Ohhh
Good to know for next time!!!
I like Marks & Spencer’s. It’s a little expensive, but you get quality products, including food and wines etc. People will always pay for quality.
Absolutely agreed
Awesome Mike!
Thanks Buddy
I appreciate it!!!
Your Vids are on Fire!!!
Way to Go
M&S is a great shop for getting quality produce little expensive but as a place to go for a treat for dinner its very good .😊
Clare so true!!
thanks for the Comment
Mike
Those Caramel Wafers, Tunnocks, in M&S were £2.40, on my ASDA shop this week they were £1.59, shocking.
WOW, massive savings, Are they Good?
I think M&S is excellent value for what you get. I don’t tend to waste any food I buy there and the clothes last forever. I’ve still got some M&S jeans and tops I’ve had for 10 years. I’d say I got my moneys worth.
Absolutely agree with you totally
Mike
We use to have a Marks & Spencer’s years ago at shopper world in Brampton like over 30 years ago or longer
Yes we had one in our town, right beside Woolworths
Try m and s butter mints they are delicious.
Thanks for the tip!
will Do Charlie!!!
where should i go for proper Fish and Chips?
You guys were certainly drawn to the sweet sugary stuff. There’s so much more to M&S food than that including loads of fresh food, fruit and vegetables and ready meals too. This video was not representative.
It was a candy Haul!!!
Lol
Next video out at M&S will be called the “Health Haul”
Thanks for watching
Where should I go for proper Fish and Chips?
Thanks
Mike
Little more costly than Aldi or Tesco. Many items are the same price. Goats milk was way cheaper a year ago but it's levelled up with Tesco and others since. Also veg does not last. But MnS veg will last a week or more. Not Much difference in the price. Coop is never mentioned. That's the one store where costs are higher than MnS on many items.
Thanks for the info!
Great Info on the Veggies!!!!!
M&S are generally more expensive than most other retailers in the UK Aldi Tesco and Sainsbury’s but they not next to Sel-fridges!!!!!
Don’t forget, those are London M&S prices ….
OHHH Yes, cheaper in the Country Side?
Also Need a place to get great fish and Chips...Proper..
Mike
@@Finding-Fish For sure - go to any town or small city and prices are way cheaper than in London. My son lives in ‘Toronno’ and bewails the cost of food there so maybe it’s the same in all great cities. No idea where you’ll find proper fish and chips in London. Here in Devon you’d find plenty of places.
The owner of Marks and Spencer closed the stores in Canada because the high rents and high taxes.
Good to know
Thank you
Mike
Geeez ... Now I'm hungry! 😲
LOL Steve, Me too as usual
Thanks For watching
Mike
Marks and Sparks stuff is excellent quality which unfortunately makes it one of the most expensive chain stores in the UK. Once upon a time the stores were packed with customers but with the advent of stores like Primark those days are gone 🇬🇧
Oh Really!!!
Great quality clothes!!!
We loved it! Especially like our shopping bag!
You get what you pay for. Mark's & Spencer clothes last for years and their food is quality.
@@Finding-Fish I agree their clothing is great quality and I have cardigans and underwear from them but people shopping on a limited budget forget the quality over quantity rule hence Marks has struggled in the last few years 🇬🇧
Do you have shops in Canada😁
Oh Yes!!!but Britian seen to Have so Many shops
Considered a little expensive but good quality.
Yes I thought so Charles
Brand names always cost a premium, But dont mean there any better. Besides M and S are always deare. Also if you go to a CO OP, Or Spar. There foods are as good if not better. But there foods can be expensive. But quality though.
Good to know Seeker!!!!
Thanks Mike
Tesco or Aldi or Sanisbury better deals cheers mate!
Absolutely!!!
IT was Pricey mate!!!
Mike
But not the quality or different choices.
Awesome video Mike!! All the times I have been to London, I never went into a Marks and Spencer. Went into Harrods though. Looks much more expensive than Thailand! I look forward to some more Cuba videos.
Next time! Harrods was fun too!
Thanks So Much
Gordon for Watching
Mike & Jenny
Sel-fridges ,not Self-ridges
Lol Becks!!!
So jealous you got the yinka bag 😢
The yinka Bag????
Need some proper Fish and Chips
The thing about M&S is that it is not the most trendy or the cheapest but it is good stuff and will last.
Absolutely Robert!
Totally agree with your point
Mike
Clothing wise I feel it had the perfect staple items that you need that don’t really ever go out of style!
@@jenniferfisher4912m and s underwear all sizes and shapes and washes well. Many people only buy their underwear from M and S
63 yrs old Englishman here.. never shopped at Marks... Way way above my pay grade... 😂😂
LOL, way above Mine Too...
Mike
@@Finding-Fish Another 63 year old who goes to M&S every week. They have food only stores too. I do half my shop in M&S for the nice things, then the rest at Sainsbury's. Both adjacent to each other and I can drive/park free. Couldn't ask for more.
We Indians still love marks and Spencers clothing
Miss M&S in Canada
It would be amazing if they offered the same things here
Next to Sel-fridges Sheeesh
lol
😂 okay you two definitely have attack of the sweet tooth here lol
Kinda made me want some chocolate!
LOL Jenny Love chocolate!!!
OMG
Love chocolate and brought loads home to our kids!
Have you guys been to Cayo Cruz or Cayo Paredon in Cuba? Make it your next trips to Cuba.
Hey Steve I'M currently in Cayo Paredon as we speak, Grand Aston
Video Out Soon
As a Brit I have to say that the cashier shouldn't have said as long as you're not American, that's really rude. It's simply not true that Brits hate Americans.
No she said as long as I’m not being filmed
That's what we say in Australia 🤷♀️
l bet you could get an even bigger peak on that cap if you really tried.
BUT you dont say where in Canada you are from. We all have rellies there...or know about it.
Near Toronto ( Peterborough)
Didn’t you find the “man chair” whilst your wife was clothes shopping? Next time, have. Look around. There’s always a discreet chair for the men to sit in whilst their wive’s browse the clothes.
lol,
Totally should of found it!!!
You will pay more for everything in London. It’s cheaper up North.
Thanks for the info Akula
Where up north should I go?
@@Finding-Fish York, Newcastle, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, Durham, Beamish museum. Get a train from Kings Cross, for York, Durham, Newcastle. Best to get a hire car the further North you go.
Awesome!! Thanks
Would be nice if every you tube video didn’t have a northerner saying how wonderful it is up north whilst living in Essex
@@Whinenrages I don’t live in Essex. WTF you on about? I live “up north”
Overpriced
There are better,cheaper more lovely to look at places than london.
Where so I go next
Annoying music!
🤣
Definitely
Clothes crap in M&S
Wayne!!!
Clothes are Crap!!!
Wow I beg to differ
Look closer😊
sell-fridges lol... im sure they do
Lol
Agreed
I think so
The grub on the other hand 🤤