The UK'S MOST OVERRATED RESTAURANT!? BILL'S!

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  • Bill's is a very well known restaurant chain in the UK and has over 80 around the whole of the country. I've been asked by quite a few of you to head down there to try it but also been warned, it's quite overrated. Let's give this a go!
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  • @GaryEats
    @GaryEats  10 годин тому +121

    If you want to see me act like a muppet, skip to the last 15 seconds of the video. 🐔🔥

    • @tehseenali-rz9un
      @tehseenali-rz9un 10 годин тому +10

      Legend 😂👍🏼

    • @WilliamLucas-hy8mx
      @WilliamLucas-hy8mx 10 годин тому +4

      It was like what you'd do if this was the last video ever

    • @aledjango
      @aledjango 10 годин тому +5

      Skipping away majestically

    • @paulc1553
      @paulc1553 10 годин тому +6

      @GaryEats: Made me smile. I'm still one of the only people in the world who has never tried Nando's.

    • @ingridferg9779
      @ingridferg9779 10 годин тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @canibeserious
    @canibeserious 8 годин тому +39

    Out of the freezer, into the mic,typical overpriced rubbish, nice flog..

  • @Viclayne07
    @Viclayne07 10 годин тому +107

    For 15 minutes No waiter came to your table to take you order??? Thats so unacceptable!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +15

      Not the best in the world but then I guess we were sat outside

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 10 годин тому +23

      @@GaryEats Did they think you were waiting for a bus?😮

    • @stevenjohnston2263
      @stevenjohnston2263 9 годин тому +4

      Standard for them. Been to their Hammersmith and South Kensington branches. Terrible both.

    • @eddjordan2399
      @eddjordan2399 9 годин тому +1

      everyone was inside and just him outside im sure he was simply forgotten about. your just eating at a restaurant you are not a king.

    • @stevenjohnston2263
      @stevenjohnston2263 9 годин тому +1

      Make that High Street Kensington. My mistake.

  • @Zeus-sz6it
    @Zeus-sz6it 10 годин тому +33

    Every Bills I've ever been to (London, Leeds and Durham) has had a consistent issue with really slow service. At this point it cannot be considered an issue with the individual employees but rather a systemic issue in the company. Either their training is bad, their systems are broken or their culture is so bad that their servers don't want to work.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +8

      That's interesting to know, seems to be a systemic problem

    • @steve-vx3lx
      @steve-vx3lx 8 годин тому

      well written 👌

    • @deadzio
      @deadzio Годину тому +1

      ​​@@GaryEats Bills can be described in one sentence. Jack of all kitchens, master of none 😂😂

  • @iskra1234
    @iskra1234 8 годин тому +30

    This is the first time I’ve watched one of your reviews and not felt hungry at all!

    • @aussiemouth747
      @aussiemouth747 Годину тому

      I don't know....the Phillipino junk food made me feel nauseous . 🤷‍♀️😆

  • @paulb174
    @paulb174 9 годин тому +23

    Not one thing looked appetising definitely not worth the wait

  • @johno30197
    @johno30197 10 годин тому +44

    Keep pumping out great content gary 👌

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +1

      Thank you very much Johno

    • @johncraig2684
      @johncraig2684 7 годин тому

      He'll keep pumping alright with all that deep fried cauliflower he ate

  • @Chris-sj4nm
    @Chris-sj4nm 10 годин тому +21

    I started writing this before you got anything to eat. My opinion of the first few minutes is, even though you were not in a rush and wanted to relax, 'Bill's' should have acknowledge your existence with a 'Hello' or with an offer of getting a drink.
    When I was in Aruba, as a tourist, I walked into a seaside restaurant, 50% empty, I sat down, the servers saw me, I waited 15-20 mins with no acknowledgement, so I left. I also was not in a rush and I was relaxed.
    Most people do not appreciate being ignored.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +4

      Yes you're right Chris, the service was a bit iffy

    • @CatherineDover
      @CatherineDover 8 годин тому +2

      Acknowledgement costs nothing and even if you have to wait you at least know someone will turn up, eventually. Being totally ignored when you know you have been seen is just the height of rudeness.

    • @billmagowan1492
      @billmagowan1492 6 годин тому +1

      Same with a local Chinese here the guy stared at his phone for ages despite the queue growing. I left and never returned…. hate rudeness

    • @peternelson6142
      @peternelson6142 6 годин тому

      ​@@CatherineDoverI agree

  • @stevenjohnston2263
    @stevenjohnston2263 9 годин тому +13

    I've had the misfortune to go there a couple of times. Really not good.

  • @gkmacca1
    @gkmacca1 10 годин тому +104

    Gary is one of the best things that's happened to UA-cam in ages: a genuine, nice, decent person. And when he says he's going to taste something, he actually WAITS until he really tastes it before judging it - take note all the other food reviewers!

    • @craig-yr2ve
      @craig-yr2ve 10 годин тому

      Except for his video yesterday when he criticised pricing without tasting the food

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +11

      You are obscenely kind, thank you so much. I try to just show you what to expect from a restaurant and hope that's enough that you all enjoy, thank you

    • @SeraphimLeo
      @SeraphimLeo 10 годин тому +3

      @@craig-yr2ve They were charging 50 pounds for a kebab. 3 Michelin star haute cuisine pricing for barbecued meat on a stick that Fred Flintstone could have cooked up. So yeah, criticism was due even before tasting it.

    • @stevenjohnston2263
      @stevenjohnston2263 9 годин тому

      Make that High Street Kensington. My mistake.

    • @user-ox8sn3lu7e
      @user-ox8sn3lu7e 9 годин тому +2

      @@craig-yr2ve mate they were charging £50 for a kebab are you alright?

  • @ClassyGyal
    @ClassyGyal 9 годин тому +12

    I been to bills. Yeah nothing much to hark on about. Only for breakfast though.

  • @MorrisseysMonkey
    @MorrisseysMonkey 10 годин тому +14

    Blimey, that was VERY poor. One to avoid then.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      Completely agree with you, not great at all

  • @SeraphimLeo
    @SeraphimLeo 10 годин тому +32

    "Korean Fried Cauliflower" is the exact moment I knew this meal was going to be a disappointment.
    p.s. Always a bit concerning when the chef only shows up for work halfway through the meal 10:00 ,
    judging by that hamburger I think the rest of the meal was made by Chef Mike(rowave).

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      Lol not a fan?

    • @SeraphimLeo
      @SeraphimLeo 10 годин тому +1

      @@GaryEats Let me put it this way, Cauliflower is not the worst C word to complete the anagram KFC, but certainly not the best either.

    • @fleshboundtobone
      @fleshboundtobone 9 годин тому +5

      You can tell just by the size of the menu that a microwave is doing the heavy lifting. You can't cook from scratch and offer 100 options.

    • @SeraphimLeo
      @SeraphimLeo 9 годин тому

      @@fleshboundtobone Absolutely, good point.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 8 годин тому

      Burger needs Tomato Relish!

  • @janwilson7397
    @janwilson7397 10 годин тому +9

    Never heard of Bill's.
    Bit offish them using the leftover salad from the posh statue place the other day😉 that looked gash before you even tried it!
    Any place that doesn't serve you in 15 mins wouldn't get my custom, i would have walked.
    None of it looked good, thank you for suffering so we dont have to.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      Posh statue place made me laugh lol

  • @MrWillyMrBrightside
    @MrWillyMrBrightside 10 годин тому +9

    I hate when you're disappointed by a restaurant, I feel like I'm being reprimanded by my dad! Hahaha

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +3

      Hahaha that is a brilliant comment but sorry to make you feel like that

  • @Val-h4d
    @Val-h4d 10 годин тому +9

    I thought another chain I’d never heard of googled it and there is one in Birmingham but I won’t be giving it a go

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +2

      I cannot say I blame you Val

  • @catherineparr5489
    @catherineparr5489 9 годин тому +12

    When I saw the name Bill's I was hoping it had a connection to the late great Bill Granger . Love his recipes. Sadly not the case . Giant portion of cauliflower , I can only say that unless I actually saw the meat being minced I would not order a burger medium rare from a chain restaurant. Too much likelihood of cross contamination . That being said there is no excuse for a burger of that thickness being dry , as you said at keast it was not a briochebun . Yuck , no business being near a burger . The chicken looked very disappointing, there was no excuse for all the pips in the chunk of lemon . Say's something when the sauces are the star of the show 😮😢😢😢.

    • @aussiemouth747
      @aussiemouth747 8 годин тому

      RIP lovely Bill. 😢

    • @lynnbean7200
      @lynnbean7200 6 годин тому

      Actually I think Bill Granger was vastly overrated.

    • @zerosilver87
      @zerosilver87 5 годин тому

      @@lynnbean7200 behave love, poor bloke is dead.

    • @christinec4246
      @christinec4246 4 години тому

      Granger & Co is the UK branch of his restaurants

  • @xavilend
    @xavilend 10 годин тому +22

    Most places seem to use those thick wedge burgers now, they're heavy, chewy and bland. GIve me couple of thin fresh smashed patties any day of the week.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +3

      No seasoning on this patty. No salt or pepper... not good

    • @jamesalexander5623
      @jamesalexander5623 8 годин тому

      Come to the US for Burgers ..... Especially Diners, they're made to order!

  • @geordiejones2
    @geordiejones2 8 годин тому +6

    Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman
    Well lovely setting and great decor, but sadly that's where it ends.
    A good front of house manager would never allow 15-20 minute waits for customers, that was shocking.
    Now your starter looked fair, but there seemed to be a lot of it, you want the customer to have a mouth watering starter, and then be looking forward to the main.
    Now re the burger, as you ordered it well done its hard to critique it, but in my personal opinion any meat cooked more than medium cesses to have any taste or texture worth eating.
    Now the chicken Shawarma, all the things that went with it looked okish, but im sorry real Shawarma needs cooking on a giro and slicing thinly, not taken out a packet and thrown on a grill.
    Im afraid this place was a big let down for me, and i think 3-4 was the score id give.
    Chris.

  • @troyboy4345
    @troyboy4345 8 годин тому +22

    Gary ... I have never heard of Bills, they say it has gone down hill since he split up with Ben ? ... (showing me age now)

  • @davecoyle9414
    @davecoyle9414 10 годин тому +9

    Keep up the great work Gary. The best place for cauliflower, Leave it in the field....

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому

      Thank you very much Dave

    • @billmagowan1492
      @billmagowan1492 6 годин тому

      I DETEST cauliflower not many nutrients and tastes like cardboard!!

  • @catevanscuisine
    @catevanscuisine 10 годин тому +12

    I'm not keen on fast food or chain restaurants, but Bill's is definitely overrated. I went there once with a friend to the Richmond-upon-Thames branch and found the fish finger sandwich underwhelming. I haven't returned since and certainly shan't if they are cashless (which they didn't use to be). A good video.

    • @Mortonbmx
      @Mortonbmx 10 годин тому +3

      Thats your fault for ordering off the kids menu 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      I totally agree with you, seems more style than substance

    • @catevanscuisine
      @catevanscuisine 10 годин тому

      @@Mortonbmx 😹

    • @robambrose4199
      @robambrose4199 10 годин тому +2

      If they don't accept cash, I guess your meal would be free, unless you pay them anyway, and they throw your money back at you?

  • @paulc1553
    @paulc1553 10 годин тому +5

    Never heard of Bill's before. Cheers for the education, Gary.

  • @Briancooks1
    @Briancooks1 8 годин тому +7

    Burger meat looked a bit "grey" /dry get away with murder ,all the restaurants serving mediocre quality burgers I'm afraid😊

    • @deadzio
      @deadzio Годину тому

      Looked like grilled pate. Grinded more then required.

  • @brionymellen
    @brionymellen 9 годин тому +7

    Hey gary, too many restaurants make fancy plates look interesting with "stuff" but the quality is not there.....its a way of charging more money for "no substance" really🤔😶🙄

    • @jamesalexander5623
      @jamesalexander5623 8 годин тому

      Lipstick on a Pig!

    • @CatherineDover
      @CatherineDover 8 годин тому

      Too right, pretty it up with cheap stuff and mimimize anything that may be worth eating.

  • @rayfreer2
    @rayfreer2 6 годин тому +4

    The story of many chains…the original Bills in Lewes East Sussex was a wonderful, always packed, breakfast & lunch venue with farm shop items to boot. Cashed in and sold the brand but now universally garbage…shame, but you should see their houses!

  • @mrchickflick4444
    @mrchickflick4444 10 годин тому +6

    Got a feeling after seeing that meal they should change the name to “shills” 😅

  • @tonyfletcher7524
    @tonyfletcher7524 8 годин тому +4

    Hi Gary
    Hilarious review today mate! Only you can make an average meal very entertaining! It was pretty ordinary food to be honest and I have never heard of Bills before and won’t be making an effort to find them!
    Fantastic video as always mate. 5/10 for the meal is a fair score looking at that

  • @grahamritchie8118
    @grahamritchie8118 9 годин тому +4

    Never heard of bills apart from that thing you get after the meal lol. You're never alone Gary you have the excellent cameraman and 146k of us. Food looked ok for a chain restaurant.

  • @kilesyoutube
    @kilesyoutube 10 годин тому +15

    Gary, you're always so honest. And you know, I always appreciate that!

  • @jimscarlet
    @jimscarlet 6 годин тому +3

    Overrated? No idea why so may rave about them, I've had just as good at a Wetherspoon's. Another great review, the best in the business.

  • @robhepple9206
    @robhepple9206 10 годин тому +6

    Did I miss the bit where you say which part of the country you're in ?

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +3

      Sorry, it's in Victoria

    • @jumpjet777
      @jumpjet777 9 годин тому

      @@GaryEats Blimey! Australia eh? 🤔

    • @splodge5714
      @splodge5714 8 годин тому

      I guess London.😂

  • @jeffreylucas-v3r
    @jeffreylucas-v3r 10 годин тому +11

    'Bill's' is a very well known restaurant; so much so that I have never heard of it! Yes, I agree, I don't get out much. You said it Gary. Looked and marked ordinary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      Very very ordinary Jeffrey

  • @paulc1553
    @paulc1553 10 годин тому +7

    Just had my tea and a Gary Eats video drops. Get in. Best to you and the cameraman, pal.

    • @orionxtc1119
      @orionxtc1119 10 годин тому +1

      Let's hope thar cameraman gets some of that food....

    • @orionxtc1119
      @orionxtc1119 10 годин тому +1

      we in Ireland have out tea meal around 5-6pm too......

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +1

      Really appreciate that, thank you Paul

    • @paulc1553
      @paulc1553 10 годин тому

      @orionxtc1119: Nice one!

    • @paulc1553
      @paulc1553 10 годин тому

      @GaryEats: Pleasure, pal.

  • @paulclancy4221
    @paulclancy4221 10 годин тому +11

    All the meat looked dry. I wouldn't be impressed.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      I completely agree with you Paul

  • @mrchickflick4444
    @mrchickflick4444 10 годин тому +3

    With a name and food like that they should have bailiffs collecting the bill

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      Very very funny

  • @nigelwatson2750
    @nigelwatson2750 9 годин тому +2

    I went to the branch in Guildford about a decade ago - it was pricey and distinctively average processed food that had been microwaved. This type of place can only survive in parts of Britain where incomes are way above average.

  • @shadowflamedistrict1571
    @shadowflamedistrict1571 10 годин тому +3

    bills is overrated, shame gary had to experience that x

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому

      Yes a big shame sadly, how you doing my friend?

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 7 годин тому +2

    Disgraceful Gary, a good restaurant greets you within 30-50 seconds, that delay is usually cause they are seating someone else. At 65 I have been to 2-3 places where I have just walked out, not worthy of my business. Thank you both, hugs from Cyprus. 🤗🤗🌹🌹👍👍

  • @DazSalford69
    @DazSalford69 10 годин тому +7

    That restaurant was awesome Gary, but why get mass produced mediocre when they could get some proper chefs,That restaurant deserves some proper chefs and fresh cooked food 👌

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому

      Spot on Daz, the restaurant looked lovely itself mate

  • @PootWindbreaker
    @PootWindbreaker 7 годин тому +2

    SAVAGE! Gary, son of Eats, you are an absolute SAVAGE! Not because of the restaurant review. The food looked average (or slightly below), and it rightly got the “Well, if you’ve been trapped on a desert island for weeks without food, and you stumble across a Bill’s as you’re trying to swim/raft to safety, it will keep you alive, probably” score.
    What I am referring to is, prior to ordering, you sat straight up, composed yourself, smiled slightly even, and looked at the camera (and, I assume, the cameraman) and said, “I feel so alone!”. What a *devastating* blow to your son! I would have to imagine that his body compressed downwards almost immediately from the impact of the Acme 500 lbs. weight dropping onto his head.
    I half expected you to, at the conclusion of the review, ask your son to wait there while you get the car. The camera follows you as you attempt to cross the street (no fatalities this time!), then you get in your car, then you just drive away, while you shout out, “So long, Stinktown!” towards the cameraman. Though implausible, I also imagine that his tears appear on the camera lens slowly inching downwards.

  • @DameTremonti
    @DameTremonti 10 годин тому +7

    The video reminds me of a Guns N Roses album. Appetite for Construction 🤣

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      Lol very funny Roman

  • @robertgirling357
    @robertgirling357 5 годин тому +2

    We used to go to the original restaurant in Lewes and it was extremely good. Like many things as it spread it's wings and became more commercial the quality worsened. So sad because it used to be a good experience. Not now. One of your watchers said how whacky the one in Brighton was, Lewes was the same.

  • @caretaker8960
    @caretaker8960 10 годин тому +3

    Must admit, I've never heard of them. I'm in the North West.

    • @paulc1553
      @paulc1553 10 годин тому

      @caretaker8960: Same. I'm from West Yorkshire.

    • @cogboy302
      @cogboy302 10 годин тому +1

      No, we have the displeasure of Miller & Carter instead. There's one in Warrington. Used to be 'The Memphis Belle' and was very good. Went to it twice after it became Miller & Carter.
      Only went the second time to see if it was possible to be so consistently terrible. Cold chips, cold lobster mac & cheese and a cold, raw rib-eye steak. Plus the side 'salad' was half a lettuce with some parmesan shavings on top. Appalling.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +1

      They have loads dotted around the country!

  • @mikedeman5351
    @mikedeman5351 5 годин тому +2

    Hi Gary, the original Bill's was in Lewes in East Sussex and I've eaten there a few times back in the noughties. The food was good but pricey, they had a sort of market stall in the restaurant itself where you could buy fresh veg and fruit and some more unusual food items. It had a casual but upmarket arty bohemian feel to it which was nice. The owner, Bill, sold out to investors who developed it into a chain. The original restaurant is long gone sadly.

  • @butterflydiva1
    @butterflydiva1 10 годин тому +2

    Hello our lovely Gary.
    I hope you are well as can be and your dear Son too .
    Funny intro lol 😂
    Shame about the mediocre dishes despite the venue being lovely.
    Thank you for going out of your way to spice everything up and showing so many different places.
    Great video . Thank you for sharing and wishing you a peaceful evening sweet x 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      Thank you so much Maria. All good here but the weather is blooming awful!
      Yes it was a nice menu serving mediocre food, a real disappointment sadly.
      Hope you're having a good evening x

    • @butterflydiva1
      @butterflydiva1 9 годин тому +1

      @@GaryEats You're welcome our Gary. I still love all your videos whether a good review or bad. You and your son are very much appreciated. Weird I know, but I love the rain and Autumn weather.
      Thank you again and yes having a super evening thank you 🙏🏻 and hope you have a lovely relaxed one too sweet x 😊

  • @peterhiorns1670
    @peterhiorns1670 6 годин тому +2

    Maybe you should retitle this Kill Bills?

  • @duffduffbeerbeer
    @duffduffbeerbeer 10 годин тому +15

    Went to one a few years back, never ever again!!!!!! Expensive, poor service and thought wetherspoons was better, and thats saying something!!!

    • @catevanscuisine
      @catevanscuisine 10 годин тому +1

      I went to Wetherspoons in Tewkesbury and had the limited edition South Korean chicken bowl, but the sauce tasted more of chemicals than anything else and I felt ill all night - I am allergic to additives of all kinds and should have sent it back but I was hungry and didn't have money for another meal. I couldn't eat it all, the sauce became too much.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +3

      It's just very mediocre, I love your username and photo lol

    • @catevanscuisine
      @catevanscuisine 10 годин тому

      @@GaryEats thank you! I do recipes, fruit and veg gardening and a variety of food reviews and vlogs. ❤️

  • @danielproulx7288
    @danielproulx7288 10 годин тому +2

    "Mediocre food for Mediocre people" I believe is the mission statement for Chain Restaurants. Would I eat at Bill's perhaps in a pinch but not on purpose. Gary I know you are extra generous to the wait staff and I appreciate that you removed the service charge in this case the service was certainly not stellar. Five is a fair mark. Enjoyed the review.........Cheers.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      Very big shame this one Daniel, very mediocre

  • @royb2251
    @royb2251 10 годин тому +6

    I’ve got plenty of bills 🙈 not sure I want anymore .. keep up the good work Gary 👍🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      Thanks Roy, far too many bills 👍

  • @michaelfelsinger-k2i
    @michaelfelsinger-k2i Годину тому +1

    Hi Gary ! I'm starting to think that either burgers don't exist but we can somehow see and eat them, or they are not what they seem to be. Hardly anyone knows how to make a proper, juicy, burger patty. We have the same problem here in Sydney. The chefs probably know it, too, because it's all lurking in the soft brioche bun (which I hate) and treacle-like sauce. Yeah, that batter on the cauliflower looked a bit much. They have that on the chicken at my local club and I had to remove the batter. Give me the Japanese batter anytime. Tempura ! And a fresh Italian roll ! Have a great weekend!

  • @garyhardy5785
    @garyhardy5785 10 годин тому +3

    Is that a wetherspoons plate on the starter? lol

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +2

      That's exactly what the cameraman said lol

    • @tomwilliams7391
      @tomwilliams7391 10 годин тому

      The Wetherspoons plates, the books and history on the walls, that never seem to be read and the carpets are like trademarks of Spoons!!!

    • @alanthomson1227
      @alanthomson1227 10 годин тому

      Beat me to it . Wondered what happens to the closing spoons plates .

  • @sdm107
    @sdm107 10 годин тому +2

    Usual chain food. Forgettable. I’ve been to a Bills but I can’t get inspired to return

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому +1

      Same old same old from chain restaurants

  • @ingridferg9779
    @ingridferg9779 10 годин тому +5

    Oops. What a pity
    It sucks when you pay good money and get disappointed.
    Average, not good enough for our Gary!
    Bring on another review, Gary! Hope the next one finds you looking for an appropriate adjective, like totally addictive or smashing grub?
    That good at Bills looked underwhelming

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому

      A big pity on this one Ingrid but onwards and upwards!

  • @amandagreen8000
    @amandagreen8000 5 годин тому +1

    Thank you for your video. I’ve been to Bills in Birmingham for lunch and an evening meal. Overpriced, poor quality food. I will not be going back. Eating out should be a treat. ✨

  • @haydne
    @haydne 10 годин тому +6

    My daughter at Brighton University, many years ago, invited us on a visit to Bill's in obviously Brighton. The building was an old garage, big double doors, and inside there was produce, veg, cans of sardines, and other food goods all along one wall that you could buy. It was marvellous, I loved it. At the time there would have been about 3 Bill's. Fantastic! BUT.. you expand and you lose that quirkiness. It saddens me that was outstanding is now plain and below par.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому

      Spot on, you've nailed it

    • @haydne
      @haydne 8 годин тому

      @@GaryEats Gary, the Brighton Bill's was outstanding, very very popular, food good, service great. It's a lesson about staying small and being good at what you do! We've seen at lot of this going the wrong way, you and I can name them all. Anyway, Gary I love your channel, you are very fair and I respect you for that . Carry on reviewing restaurants I can't get to! Best wishes, Haydn.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 годин тому

      I really appreciate that, thank you

  • @andix3944
    @andix3944 4 години тому +1

    When Bills first opened, they were actually pretty good but I find they have declined over the years. The one in Westfield, Shepherds Bush is not too bad but most others around London are average at best. Can't believe no one even approached for service - thats shocking and incredibly poor showing. I would have just walked out 😠.

  • @Joe_le-
    @Joe_le- 10 годин тому +5

    Stop going to mickrow wavey gaffs🤖🤢
    CHAPTER ONE in Locksbottom is the place to go 💁🏻‍♂️

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +1

      I go everywhere Joe, I wasn't to know they cook via microwave lol

    • @Joe_le-
      @Joe_le- 10 годин тому

      @@GaryEats you want some amazing food for decent prices I’ve told you the one
      You do crack me up tho 👍👍👍

  • @gregpies1649
    @gregpies1649 3 години тому +1

    You weren't sitting on your own Gary you had a very talented cameraman with you. Shame the food was pretty average. Hope Nando's was better 😊

  • @zandrarose9195
    @zandrarose9195 9 годин тому +3

    Never heard of Bill’s. Thank you Gary for letting me know I haven’t missed anything - much appreciated

  • @davidorourke3630
    @davidorourke3630 8 годин тому +1

    Sorry Gary, but that all looked bought in,...especially the burger....awful looking. Please go back to small family owned places. These high ceilings, lighting, huge spaces...they dont do it for me😢. Fair review as usual though😊👍

  • @phantomthread4385
    @phantomthread4385 10 годин тому +1

    Is this Bill Granger's restaurant chain? Poor guy died so young leaving behind his young family.😢

    • @richardbowness1595
      @richardbowness1595 10 годин тому

      Yes, it was him

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +1

      I don't think so my friend

    • @LoKe1
      @LoKe1 10 годин тому

      No, there’s no connection to the amazing Bill Granger. This chain of Bill’s was started in Lewes, E Sussex by a Bill Collison. Started as a greengrocers.

    • @richardbowness1595
      @richardbowness1595 10 годин тому

      @@GaryEats ,ooops, my bad, sorry!!

  • @focus2607
    @focus2607 8 годин тому +1

    Hi Gary and CM
    Not a great start with waiting for quite a long time!!
    Starter visually looked pretty good..
    Got to say the burger looked ok, but we both said ‘it looks dry’ 🙄, and you confirmed that when you tasted it!! Shame.
    Again, visually the chicken looked nice.
    Shame it was a disappointment for you..
    Yeah we both said ‘nothing great’ and a disappointment for you.
    We both said 5 and a half at the most!!
    Like you said mate, it’s your opinion. We ate at Bills years ago, and it was ok, but nothing like ‘that was great, let’s go back’!!
    Great review.
    Looking forward to your next review.
    Thank you both
    David & Angela x

  • @milsteadonmovies
    @milsteadonmovies 10 годин тому +17

    Had the displeasure of eating at one for a company Christmas do some years back.
    Dreadful food

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому +3

      Very very disappointing

    • @jedfazakarley8178
      @jedfazakarley8178 9 годин тому

      Shame they passed that law that all work Christmas dinners have to be held there (I assume that’s what happened - my last three employers have had theirs there).

    • @milsteadonmovies
      @milsteadonmovies 7 годин тому

      @@jedfazakarley8178 it wouldn’t have been my choice. Thankfully, the person who organised it didn’t do so the next year and we ended up somewhere good

    • @jedfazakarley8178
      @jedfazakarley8178 7 годин тому

      @@milsteadonmovies good for you! I suspect I will end up back in the Bill’s featured in this video :)

  • @simoncullen7960
    @simoncullen7960 9 годин тому +3

    Priceless . Keep up the good work Gary . I too don’t like brioche burger buns . Asking for a white bread bun though and you’ll get nowhere . Annoying.

  • @paulpledger3179
    @paulpledger3179 6 годин тому +1

    The original genial concept of Bill's when the chain was smaller was admirable and the food was consistent and service friendly. Every chain that grows beyond its core base will fail, sadly. It's like Boston TP and the like - food that indies and start-ups have superceded and excelled at.

  • @NigelOrmsvik
    @NigelOrmsvik 9 годин тому +3

    Another great evening entertainment, thanks Gary. Why are chips served in a bucket these days, can't figure that out lol 😊👍

  • @SzTz100
    @SzTz100 6 годин тому +1

    I've been to Bill's in London many times. I would rate it average, nothing memorable. Why did I visit it so many times? because the wife likes the scene.

  • @janechapman4719
    @janechapman4719 10 годин тому +4

    Went to the one in Lewes East Sussex-had to have a couple of pints of Harveys to recover from the awful meal

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому

      Oh dear Jane, that's disappointing

    • @robinjones6999
      @robinjones6999 10 годин тому

      top choice with the Harveys LOL

  • @DrDaveWrestling
    @DrDaveWrestling 7 годин тому +1

    Bill’s is insulting. I’ve been to multiple branches and it’s always the same - bang average food not far off from wetherspoons standard but for extortionate prices. I feel they coast off of the dining areas being nice enough and having convenient locations. The servers are usually nice but every time I’ve had something go wrong. Awful chain. The very apex of what modern Britain has become - a neoliberal breeding ground of expensive mediocrity. We need to work together to stop them somehow! 😂😂😂

  • @SoLongKingBowser
    @SoLongKingBowser 10 годин тому +6

    I would never have a burger medium rare. A steak is fine because all of the bacteria are on the surface and that's being cooked. When you mince meat that surface area is mixed in with everything .

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому

      I agree with you mostly, depends on the meat of the restaurant

    • @thesepretzels
      @thesepretzels 9 годин тому

      can safely make rare burgers by putting the mince into hot water first long enough to kill bacteria and start cooking, then form the patties, and sear the outsides in a pan as usual. but yes, best to avoid unless the place knows exactly what they're doing.

  • @DavidDower-d1f
    @DavidDower-d1f 5 годин тому +1

    Gary, if i had to wait 15 mins before a waiter approached the table, i am long gone. Don't let them off lack of service. Generally in the UK service is dreadful, either willing but inexperienced staff who the management cannot be bothered to train or reward, or experienced staff who have lost their will to live, or simply cannot be arsed.

  • @cocolade99marmie
    @cocolade99marmie 7 годин тому +1

    I’ve never heard of it, am glad there isn’t one around Cheshire Oaks as we would have been in and wasted more money. Could you consider Amaro in Blackpool it’s a family run Italian by Winter Gardens, it’s really good.

  • @davem9204
    @davem9204 6 годин тому +1

    I remember the first Bill's in Lewes when it was a greengrocers with a small cafe on the side. It was a good greengrocers aimed at more of a foodie market with some unusual veg you wouldn't find anywhere else. It wasn't cheap, but quality and range was very good. They then expanded to a larger branch in Brighton when it become more of a restaurant with less emphasis on the food selling. I got the impression this was very successful, so started the expansion to other towns. I never ate in the original Lewes cafe, but the food always looked good in there. So imagine the quality was very good years ago, where it built a decent reputation.
    I imagine the large expansion to many branches to become a generic chain restaurant, where profit over quality now rules is a reflected in what you experienced today. It's a shame, as if they just focussed on a few branches with the original ethos they would probably be a lot better.

  • @supergran1000
    @supergran1000 8 годин тому +1

    Bill's started as a greengrocer's shop in Lewes. I remember when the café was added and it was a lovely quirky and friendly mix. The original is still there, and I think it's still the best. Lovely location by the river.

  • @margaretmaskell9985
    @margaretmaskell9985 8 годин тому +1

    Ever been there? I’ve never heard of it! Yes I do live in my own little world.😂. It looks ok,just another average chain. It’s alright for a catch-up with friends I suppose but you wouldn’t want to go there for a hot date!😂. I just wish these chains would up their game as most are mediocre.x

  • @colinjennings3661
    @colinjennings3661 7 годин тому +1

    That burger is criminally over cooked and that salad was so dry. Another underwhelming chain restaurant which doesn't put any thought into its cooking.

  • @fingers3239
    @fingers3239 9 годин тому +1

    Never heard of the place. Seems like I've not missed owt though. Don't think I'll be rushing to eat there. It reminded me of the other useless chain restaurants Chiquitos and Frankie and Bennys.

  • @shelaghward9621
    @shelaghward9621 6 годин тому +1

    I remember going to the very first Bills in Brighton quite a few years ago now and it was a fantastic experience ! …..like a lot of these restaurant that become a chain ,they get greedy and end up losing some or sometimes all of the quality and charm that they started out with .Been to two or three others and ok ……

  • @QueenyCrowley
    @QueenyCrowley 6 годин тому +1

    Please don't worry about the construction noises, it really did not take away from enjoying the video.

  • @FitzElda
    @FitzElda 8 годин тому +1

    Bills started off in Lewes in East Sussex as an independent whole food bistro, then almost overnight they opened up everywhere. Downhill all the way after that.

  • @healingsandreadingswithgar146
    @healingsandreadingswithgar146 8 годин тому +1

    Thanks for another fine review Gary. It's definitely a middle of the road one isn't it? I thought it was going to be a 7 after the cauliflower but then the courses got drier and the scores lower.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 7 годин тому +1

    Me having flat iron steak,chunky chips, guacamole and a tomato salad nice glass of Merlot ❤

  • @sinq1962
    @sinq1962 2 години тому +1

    hi gary still watching from tampa florida in a hurricane hope you are doing well

  • @jonathonfisher1443
    @jonathonfisher1443 6 годин тому +1

    Never been to or even heard of bills so I enjoyed this one. You could tell by just looking it was not a flavour bomb.

  • @Chloe-vi5mb
    @Chloe-vi5mb 9 годин тому +1

    Gary please try stork in Mayfair it’s pan African food it’s a bit pricey but it’s good and I’ve yet to see you try an African restaurant yet

  • @DesSherwoodGuitarTuition
    @DesSherwoodGuitarTuition 6 годин тому +1

    That burger looks like it was frozen by the way it looked when it was cut. Not cool.

  • @MichaelCampin
    @MichaelCampin 10 годин тому +1

    When I went it was like the Manfred Mann song 5,4,3,2,1.
    It got to 3 and that was the last time I went

  • @jasperpike242
    @jasperpike242 Годину тому +1

    Uncle Roger would be shouting MSG!

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 7 годин тому +1

    Just got to add on sorry, what a funny ending, love it!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @allandavies9488
    @allandavies9488 6 годин тому +1

    A bit like the turkish place, presentation over quality.

  • @adrianstealth340
    @adrianstealth340 4 години тому +1

    Giving in now , channel ought to be called Gary does ads

  • @GeryonA
    @GeryonA 8 годин тому +2

    Went to the one in Victoria earlier this year. Very forgettable.

    • @N17LAD
      @N17LAD 8 годин тому

      that is the one in victoria, unless they have two?

    • @GeryonA
      @GeryonA 8 годин тому

      @@N17LAD Yeah, you're right. I think it is. Forgot what it looked like now.

  • @tezflynn5354
    @tezflynn5354 8 годин тому +1

    Hey gaz great vid always ty pal✌️

  • @johnmcdyer1573
    @johnmcdyer1573 8 годин тому +1

    4 points to many on that one Gary 😂😂

  • @zerosilver87
    @zerosilver87 5 годин тому +1

    Have to watch on 1.25x speed these days because I've noticed your faffing more and playing with the food. You used to get on with it before Gary lad.

  • @justinfoster7699
    @justinfoster7699 10 годин тому +1

    several thinner burgers is better, more char flavour and yeah it looked overcooked/dry, maybe it was 80/20 chuck not 70/30, not so juicy. as a rule if you ever ask for anything well done, it will not be good and it's not possible to complain. you can get your burger rare or med rare.. just ask them if they grind the meat themselves or if they buy it ground. if they grind it themselves its as safe as any steak you can order.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  10 годин тому

      I'm always apprehensive but I do like a medium rare burger

  • @binopereira8531
    @binopereira8531 10 годин тому +1

    The negative reviews in the comments section came so quickly about this establishment. Guess it was a precursor to your review. Great job as always to you and the cameramen. Enjoy the day everyone.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому

      Thank you Bino and enjoy your day

  • @garethwilliams976
    @garethwilliams976 9 годин тому +1

    Sorry Gary but you decided to eat outside. I saw no sky. Sky equals outside. Roof equals inside. Would not choose to eat here even if the food excellent. Glad not the case!

    • @jimmcintosh9045
      @jimmcintosh9045 9 годин тому

      Yes defnot outside , just a large greenhouse.

  • @douglasbell9202
    @douglasbell9202 10 годин тому +1

    Help ma boab as we say in Scotland. Mass produced poor quality food. Ah well you cannot find out until you try it Gary. Great channel.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 годин тому

      Lol Douglas. Top man