I visited this place last year with a friend whilst on a, ahem, social weekend 😊 not least because beer had shall we say been flowing. Your review is an absolute mirror image of my experience insofar as it was a massively overpriced experience. For a start it's an absolute bear pit in there and was incredibly noisy with all the music and general hubub going on. I don't eat seafood so I was on to a loser from the start but my mate said the lobster was tough as a Turkish wrestlers jockstrap and, like you, went back and had the same result. The Carvery was a nightmare with, as you say, beef that looked like it had been slowly passed over a zippo lighter for 5 minutes, Yorkshire puddings that exploded when you cut/bit them, cauliflower cheese you could break a window with and tepid at best roast potatoes. The desserts looked like things from a cash and carry, the cheese ridiculously thinly sliced making it more suitable for a stained cheese window and 3 kinds of very basic crackers. The beer prices were crazy even for London and you're right in that I had a far far better Roast dinner at the 8 Bells in Fulham the day before for a fraction of this. I wouldn't have given it 1 never mind 3 and a half. Love your work Sir and keep it going.
Hi everyone. Please accept my apologies for the format on this video. I know the vast majority of you prefer a live reaction but with the background noise from the live music being so loud in the restaurant, I didn't think it would make for a great viewing experience for you all. Back to normal on the next one and I hope you enjoy the video.
Hiya Gary! Sorry that this wasn’t such a good experience for you. Me, my husband and my 3 year old son watch every video of yours while we eat our dinner ! Our son asks for “Gary to come to our house” every time dinner is dished up 🤣 he also says your infamous catchphrase “lets give it a go” I was wondering if possible on a future video are you able to say hello to him? Kind regards Jodie
It's a great video, Gary - you did really well to adapt to the situation, and I thought the format of the video worked really well. You explained everything excellently and the video was nicely edited with plenty of shots from inside the restaurant. Honestly, within no time at all I stopped even noticing the change in format and I was just enjoying the video. It would have been silly to film inside - it was too noisy. So you made the smart choice and adapted the video format to suit the situation, and made an excellent video as always! You could have made an even smarter choice and done a runner without paying! (I'm joking!)
I love how honest you are - sometimes people think the more you pay the better it is - but as a down to earth Northener we like value for money but NOT to the detriment of quality
Hi Gary, thanks for this review, so I can avoid the place. Not that I would pay that much, anyway. The buffet at The Glass House you went to before this one, looked fabulous. Besides the poor food in this place, I can’t abide noisy dining places.
Yeah, this is a customer service/warning video! I was already dubious about value for money at that price. I mean, there’s only so much you can eat! But the whole experience seemed off to me!
I was thinking the same thing.Actually I don’t want to pay that price for an old Sunday roast that I can make myself.If I am paying lots of money for food,then I want it to be food I can’t easily make myself.Japanese comes to mind,very expensive,but I can not buy seafood of that quality,or have the technical knowledge to make Japanese dishes,so to me that’s worth the money.😊
But given the location, and the fact that it was packed, I think they could have really made a go of the food and charged appropriately, even if it were £185 a head.
This is the equivalent of having a player sent off early and still getting the win. Well adjusted, Gary! That price for that food, combined with the noise and time limit, sounds like my idea of hell 😂
Oh Garry. Lowering the price isn’t going to change anything. How the hell is this place still open? Why did you give it a score at all??? Food was shite. NO!!!!!!!! In fact fcuk NO. 👍
I agree, I cannot enjoy food when its so noisy, maybe I am getting old. But if you cannot hear your guests talking whilst sat next to you then it's a no from me. Glasshouse sounds good though.
Fair play to you, Gary, you improvised a plan b to get this review done, despite all the difficulties. You could have easily scrapped it but soldiered on.
13.5% service charge on top of £100/head, no, not on principle alone! Saying that, I could shift 20 oysters and 2 lobsters for starters! . Another good honest review Gary.
I had the buffet at Cesars Palace in Las Vegas and that cost $110 per head, but there were more than 200 dishes to try. £100 for this, shows a lot of people have more money than sense.
I am off to Vegas next month - might look at that buffet. $110 sounds a lot, but not too bad when you think that the hotel I am staying in has a revolving restaurant that costs around $80 per person just for a main course.
Excellent review Gary. As you said, for £100 plus you would expect every item to be perfect. I also like a relaxed atmosphere when eating so the noise would put me off as soon as I walked in.
Gary - your taste and analysis of food in restaurants is EXACTLY the same as mine without me having the degree of experience you have. You’ve taken food presentation and reporting skills to a new level. Top chefs - see how we the public analyse your output - quality and price! Great blog that I follow intently.
I love your review. As a retired hotel manager, I understand the challenges of maintaining high standards in a "5-star" venue. There's often a tendency for complacency to set in, with the mistaken belief that a 5-star rating automatically guarantees excellence. However, standards are only as good as the manager allows them to be, which requires constant monitoring and a readiness to address any issues promptly. Service at this level must be impeccable, much like a high wire walker who has no tolerance for complacency-one slip, and he is no longer a high wire walker. Regarding your experience, If food were delivered like that in my hotel, there would be serious repercussions. You know, customers paying high prices and receiving sub-par service often experience what's known as "cognitive dissonance". Admitting they've been given less than they expect is uncomfortable and humiliating, so they deceive themselves into believing the service is good to alleviate their discomfort. This to a degree probably accounts for how busy it was. If there were a Toby carvery across the street, I would guess that this venue would still be packed because of the prestige and that can have no correlation to the food and service alone. Regarding the cheese, there is no excuse for leaving it out like that. Each plate should be have see through covers and not left at room temperature. If I may make a recommendation, the best service I ever experienced was at the restaurant atop the British Museum. (I've no idea what it's like now) The house manager there was exceptionally proactive, with a keen eye for detail. Nothing escaped his notice, and I was so impressed that I offered him a job, which he declined. The experience was outstanding, from the first sip of the squash and orange soup, the heavens opened and the angels began to sing. For me, it was a "6-star" experience. Keep your reviews coming; they are very informative and entertaining.
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, you would understand completely the need to make everything perfect for these prices, the whole establishment is incredibly busy so maybe that could be the excuse for everything not being A1, But even so for this kind of money, you would expect better, I appreciate you watching and commenting and please have a wonderful Sunday
Isn't that way sometimes. Expensive and not living up to the hype. That was a very expensive meal. I scratch my head and wonderful why it was so busy ? You were spot on Gary with the review. Be Well my friend 👍👍 Jim and Harriet
£100 !!! +13.5% service charge = £119.17 with a 2-hour limit on the Buffet, I'd expect a lot more quality than this. Thank you Gary for saving me the headache on this one.
Some people are willing to pay more not because of the quality of the product, but because the price point allows them to distinguish themselves from others. A blindspot that marketing firms and luxury brands know all too well.
@@GaryEats Worse than average if you can't hear yourself think! I worked as a steward at Hay On Wye years ago and I saw a talk with AA Gill. He said he preferred home cooked food with his friends; he said restaurants have forgotten or don't understand 'conviviality'. You can't really create it. In my experience, it's something you stumble upon on your travels, and when you do, everything tastes brilliant. Conviviality is my favourite word.
i would say that it would have to be really bad if you prefer a Toby, in my experience they aren't much better these days or at least not my local one.
Wow! Gary spends £100 so we don't have too!! There is an All you can eat buffet just outside Paris (Grand Buffet) for 1/2 that price that serves fresh lobster etc that has been voted one of the best on the world! Gary,for that price you could get to France, eat at The Grand Buffet and come home with a great feed!
Very respected the Grand Buffet. My student, who is a teacher herself, dropped in there during a trip to Paris in the Olympics with her school students. Rated it good quality and not overpriced.
A trick pulled at Buffets is to have the music super loud so people do not linger and eat more. More and more restaurants here in Oz are closing as can't get people thru the doors but they never acknowledge they are overpriced with minimal servings. They never consider giving value for money to promote or build customer loyalty, they just whinge about wages and then fold.
I was having beef in Simpson's and someone in the party asked for Well done, the server heaved that great domed cover which he had earlier removed with a flourish and hung on the side of the trolly, over the joint with less flourish and wheeled it away. No problem, he soon returned with a new joint and carved from the outside.
Thank you so much for this - I had NED feast booked for this sep for my sister 40th but happily our party has increased from 4 to 7 so I called them today and it’s not possible to update it at any time of the day. I was gutted ! However having found this video but more importantly the review of Grove I am happy to say I have Glasshouse booked!! Thank you so much
I've just subscribed. You are brilliant entertainment and my wife and I love your videos..... I loved the little comment at the end "it's stopped raining" Keep it up Gary and son..... Brilliant stuff.
Buffets on the ferries between Helsinki and Stockholm cost around 40 euros, and the drinks are included, wine, beer and soft drinks and the food selection is much better.
@@GaryEats yes, If you travel, try It sometimes. They even have seasonal delicacies and world cuisine themes. Game or reindeer are something else compared to dull chicken.
Fabulous Sir Gary !! great bank holiday Monday upload. Cheers. The beauty and honesty of your channel is to expose and compliment the best and the worst of society. Quality is paramount, Quantity does help as per all the Michelin Stars reviews. You get nothing with the top M Stars but the food looks amazing.
Best review I have watched of yours Gary. I admire your honesty. That is a lot of money for food that were not up to the standard of somewhere a lot cheaper !!!
Gary, I went to have a look a your Glasshouse review to compare with The Ned and frankly, there is no comparison. The management at The Ned should hang their heads in shame at the woeful offering compared with the Glasshouse. No doubt people will shout out that Central London has its own challenges and this may be so, but your review score was generous. A 1.5 out of 10 would not have been unreasonable in my view, looking at the indifferent quality you experienced. Forking out hard earned money for an experience at a supposed 'top end' establishment should mean quality. The food should be sourced from exceptional retailers, artisans and farms; also, to be cooked well and presented with respect to customers. To all intents, The Ned appears not to bother but relies on its 'name'. Also, my slightly under done lamb chops this evening would probably have earned a higher score from you! 😃
Always enjoy your videos Gary and this one was no exception. I work about 100 metres from there and eat lunch at The Ned 5 or 6 times a year. Never had the buffet but the grub in their other restaurants is actually pretty good. Obviously expensive given the location, but not too bad.
Well done Gary and the cameraman for another great video. Even if it was tricky to film. For £100 I'd expect to be able to pick and name the cow for my roast dinner.
I am so glad you did a review I was one of those people who asked you to review it. I am so glad you did because your opinion was so honest. I wanted to go to the world's best buffet in France but I saw Ned's and I thought hmm why not go here but there were not many reviews about it . Thank you Gary !!!
Great review as always Gary fair play for the format change well thought out varied food options, food looks nice keep up the great videos Gary and the terrific, varied content
Great video Gary! I've been bingeing on your video's for the last few days trying to get my appetite back as I have abdominal issues. New subscriber :) I love your delivery and presentation style - Expect to hit that 100k soon!
I can't bear crowds and noise so this would be my worst nightmare. I think £50 would still be too much to pay for a buffet and I'd give the other £50 to a small charity if I had that much cash to throw at a lunch. Good on you for trying it so we can avoid places like this! I like that you review a real range of places. Price doesn't always mean good.
Thanks Gary for another excellent video review; what I really appreciate is how fair you are about the staff- shame that the quality of the produce didn’t match up, hopefully the owners will take note. However it did look like a terrific venue and I guess those exorbitant overheads have to be taken into consideration…. As ever keep’em coming!
I've never been impressed with buffets... I feel bad that you wasted a $100 on that!! Never again I'd say!😂 Thank you for another great video Gary..😊Cheers!!
My first impression was that it looked like a £40 buffet, jacked up to £100, purely for the location & some old lobster. I think the sheer noise would have turned me away at the start. Your review of The Glasshouse was the first video I watched on your channel & that is a buffet I'd love to try, but this one seemed to certainly miss the mark. Those Yorkshire puddings alone were a crime! 😅
£100 bleeding hell £5 for water And a service charge ( which you should have got a rebate for) You do know how to make me lol though Gary - having a lie down when you showed the bill. By the way I've a better cheese selection in my Fridge. Your 3,5 score was spot on. Thankyou so much for another fascinating review . absolutely jaw dropping 👍👍👍
Over £100 for a 2hr buffet - its aimed at a well off audience. Even for those who will spend £100 on a one-off basis - there are so many better alternatives. Great review as always. You appeal to the fusspots amongst us - who are picky when when spend good money on food. Look forward to your 100,000 subs episode.
You were spot on with those comments Gary from the footage you showed. Can whole heartedly agree with a 3.5 rating. P.S. if you ever visit Derbyshire I would recommend for a top quality meal 'rafters ashford in the water'. Love the channel Gary. Keep up the good work, you do a sterling job.
I've been in the Ned a few times and it really seems like a 'love it or hate it' place, lots of city types who don't mind blowing their cash on expensive stuff that's more for show than anything else. It's a beautiful setting but it seems to be let down by the huge open space and is always noisy.
£100 buffet, seriously Londoners live in another world! Packed at £100 a pop, they must be doing a killing! id rather go to two or 3 different nice restaraunts at that price! Cheers Gary!
I have been in The Ned ,years ago in the evening .Yes ,i remember it being very ,very noisy and the staff were amazing . I could never spend £100 ona buffet meal as i simply wouldn’t be able to eat so much food .Great review ,thankyou Gary .
Did the buffet years ago when the Ned was still newish. It was £45 and back then it felt expensive, but the food was fab and you weren’t rushed. Would not go near it now, even though the Ned is still one of my fav places in London. Best time to go is daytimes, or Tuesday/Wednesday and go to one of the restaurants away from the stage. You’ll still hear the music, but you’ll also be able to have a conversation.
This really makes you appreciate the affordable restaurants that manage to combine quality and a fair price. 100 pounds is an absolute disgrace for what they're serving.
Great review Gary under difficult conditions.....tbf the location and place looked stunning and the food from the outside ....however for that price you should be having a great experience and each course and range should be top notch!
Gary it may just be me but with you tagging " I wasn't impressed" gives away how everything turns out rather prefer finding out in the video as I am watching . lol that Yorkshire pudding looked scary .
Phew that beef looked like it should still be running around our farm lol. I think I'll stick to our local pub. I could have fed the whole farm staff for less than that.. well obviously you wasn't impressed 😂. Great looking forward to the next review. Regards to the family and Camara Man
Money laundering operation ... because it's not the food, let's face it. And it's certainly not the ambience! The level of noise is probably considered torture in the international definition, hence money laundering ... certainly washed Gary out of his hard earned cash.
Thanks for the heads up Gary - I was thinking of taking the missus here for our anniversary but will certainly go elsewhere now. Maybe a Toby Carvery to save some pennies!
Service charge for a buffet? Are they taking the P? And a Lady Godiva for a bottle of water? - that's a rip off. I think I'd prefer a Toby Carvery since my expectations wouldn't be that high. That was disappointing.
Not a good dining experience by the look of things, with the noise. Definitely should have had a wider variety of options on the beef as well. For £100 you want things to be how you like it, if you don’t like it rare, tough!? That’s not good enough
I've been to some buffets in America (Vegas), and was seriously underwhelmed. The issue is, it's all sat out under the lights and in the air. Unless you get there the exact times items get brought out, you're getting food that is past it's best. The one in US was about $100 too!
Hi gary nice seeing you again. Been with my daughter as she lives in london and she always treats me when here from cumbria. Found it to loud and very expensive. Still enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy. Ann in Cumbria. 😊😊😊.
For 100 pounds I would have expected roast lamb. And they offered up chicken, what a disgrace. One look at that carvery, I would be asking for a refund and walked out. i hope you write a strongly worded letter Gary. If spotty teenagers can get big Macs perfect all over the world, then it beggars belief that these guys can't even cook. Great idea not to film inside, you are the master of always doing the right thing.
The best ever Sunday Lunch experience I have had was gifted to us by my parents. It was at The Ritz in London. It was absolutely amazing. Food, experience, atmosphere, service. And if you like cheeses, well. I have never seen a selection of cheese like it! Give it a go!!!!
I contacted Gary this evening to advise him of this eatery, and that my daughter had eaten hear on Sunday, he then correctly informed me he reviewed said establishment 5 months ago, to which I had even commented on his vlog. Knowing my daughter and her palate as one does, I sent her Gary's Vlog. I was then indisputably told by her the food is 5 star, one assumes they watched Gary's clip and altered things. Chris.
I thought the food was very limited for the money, Chris, it was incredibly noisy and maybe it’s better for a younger generation, I have had far better on the channel at far less price, I’m pleased your daughter really enjoyed
I visited this place last year with a friend whilst on a, ahem, social weekend 😊 not least because beer had shall we say been flowing.
Your review is an absolute mirror image of my experience insofar as it was a massively overpriced experience.
For a start it's an absolute bear pit in there and was incredibly noisy with all the music and general hubub going on.
I don't eat seafood so I was on to a loser from the start but my mate said the lobster was tough as a Turkish wrestlers jockstrap and, like you, went back and had the same result.
The Carvery was a nightmare with, as you say, beef that looked like it had been slowly passed over a zippo lighter for 5 minutes, Yorkshire puddings that exploded when you cut/bit them, cauliflower cheese you could break a window with and tepid at best roast potatoes.
The desserts looked like things from a cash and carry, the cheese ridiculously thinly sliced making it more suitable for a stained cheese window and 3 kinds of very basic crackers.
The beer prices were crazy even for London and you're right in that I had a far far better Roast dinner at the 8 Bells in Fulham the day before for a fraction of this.
I wouldn't have given it 1 never mind 3 and a half.
Love your work Sir and keep it going.
Wow Ian. That is shocking to hear!!
So... What are you saying Ian..? Your social visit is elsewhere this year 😂
God mate. Bonkers
you naughty person hsving an affair😅😅😅😅😅
was she good, if the meal wasn't
Hi everyone.
Please accept my apologies for the format on this video. I know the vast majority of you prefer a live reaction but with the background noise from the live music being so loud in the restaurant, I didn't think it would make for a great viewing experience for you all. Back to normal on the next one and I hope you enjoy the video.
No apology necessary❤
I agree no apologies needed Mr G, we love all your vlogs🎉
Hiya Gary! Sorry that this wasn’t such a good experience for you. Me, my husband and my 3 year old son watch every video of yours while we eat our dinner ! Our son asks for “Gary to come to our house” every time dinner is dished up 🤣 he also says your infamous catchphrase “lets give it a go” I was wondering if possible on a future video are you able to say hello to him? Kind regards Jodie
@@jodiemelrose9312 awww how lovely 🎉
It's a great video, Gary - you did really well to adapt to the situation, and I thought the format of the video worked really well. You explained everything excellently and the video was nicely edited with plenty of shots from inside the restaurant. Honestly, within no time at all I stopped even noticing the change in format and I was just enjoying the video. It would have been silly to film inside - it was too noisy. So you made the smart choice and adapted the video format to suit the situation, and made an excellent video as always! You could have made an even smarter choice and done a runner without paying! (I'm joking!)
Service charge? You served yourself 😂
Not good
@@GaryEats you were ripped off, that's pure theft. They obviously don't care about repeat business
I was just going to post the same thing what service?
And the quality wasn’t very good either by the looks, too much money in London that’s why it’s rammed.
Yeah, that place looks like s***
I love how honest you are - sometimes people think the more you pay the better it is - but as a down to earth Northener we like value for money but NOT to the detriment of quality
Thank you and coming up North soon
@@GaryEats Yes, go North! 😃
The fact that the music is so loud you can’t hear yourselves speak is enough for me. Doesn’t matter if it’s £10 or £100 I’ll give it a miss.
Far far too loud
Hi Gary, thanks for this review, so I can avoid the place. Not that I would pay that much, anyway. The buffet at The Glass House you went to before this one, looked fabulous. Besides the poor food in this place, I can’t abide noisy dining places.
@@barbara1407 One of my pet hates too. I have walked out of places which refuse to turn down loud music.
Oh we still love you Gary! Keep on giving it a go!
@@GaryEats worth complaining mate
Five nicker for a glass of water!!! Came straight from the Holy Land did it???
Lol Graeme
Blessed by the Pope himself
*It must Have been **_Blessed_** by Jesus at that price !*
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If the barman had turned it into wine right in front of me, i might have been impressed.
This is one of the main reasons I enjoy your channel Gary - the honesty, thank you.
I appreciate that Benjamin, thank you
£100 is way too expensive, even for London. Thanks for showing us around!
Agreed
City boys don't bat an eye lid at prices like that😉
yep, and if it’s full every day/night, they probably don’t see any reason whatsoever to change / lower the price.
Many better ways of spending £100 on food in London too, even if you are prepared to spend that much.
It’s not that expensive tbh… I’ve seen worse bills per person…
100 quid!! Gary taking a big hit for us here. Thank you for your service 🙏
Thank you kindly but never again lol!!
Yeah, this is a customer service/warning video! I was already dubious about value for money at that price. I mean, there’s only so much you can eat! But the whole experience seemed off to me!
120 after the 5 quid water and 13.5 service charge!
@@FrankBoffWhat does he make then mate?.... guessing you know
Hello Gary . I would have felt exactly as you did . £100 for nothing exceptional . Looks like popularity over quality . Not for me or you .
Conspiracy time: they cook the beef super rare and over do the lobster so people don’t want much of those expensive items.
I was thinking the same thing.Actually I don’t want to pay that price for an old Sunday roast that I can make myself.If I am paying lots of money for food,then I want it to be food I can’t easily make myself.Japanese comes to mind,very expensive,but I can not buy seafood of that quality,or have the technical knowledge to make Japanese dishes,so to me that’s worth the money.😊
That could be a very good point 👌
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I think this is spot on. Making food super salty is another buffet tactic used to reduce demand.
But given the location, and the fact that it was packed, I think they could have really made a go of the food and charged appropriately, even if it were £185 a head.
This is the equivalent of having a player sent off early and still getting the win. Well adjusted, Gary! That price for that food, combined with the noise and time limit, sounds like my idea of hell 😂
Wow that's very kind, I apologise for the different format in this one
Oh Garry. Lowering the price isn’t going to change anything. How the hell is this place still open? Why did you give it a score at all??? Food was shite. NO!!!!!!!! In fact fcuk NO. 👍
I agree, I cannot enjoy food when its so noisy, maybe I am getting old. But if you cannot hear your guests talking whilst sat next to you then it's a no from me. Glasshouse sounds good though.
She was only the Vicar's daughter but she loved you to liqueur from her Oyster
Fair play to you, Gary, you improvised a plan b to get this review done, despite all the difficulties. You could have easily scrapped it but soldiered on.
Thanks. Understand it's not what you all wanted so my apologies
@@GaryEats No worries - the cameraman got lots of great shots of the food so it illustrated what you were talking about very well.
I can't believe the price, I live in South Africa and could eat for more than a week on that.
Stupidly priced
In North Wales I know a place that sells a Kebab for £9.50 that will last you two days....It's two pounds in weight 😳
13.5% service charge on top of £100/head, no, not on principle alone! Saying that, I could shift 20 oysters and 2 lobsters for starters! . Another good honest review Gary.
I wouldn't with the oysters after how I've felt today Ian lol
@@GaryEats Have a bag of ready salted crisps and an orange Lucozade sport! Good luck!
I had the buffet at Cesars Palace in Las Vegas and that cost $110 per head, but there were more than 200 dishes to try. £100 for this, shows a lot of people have more money than sense.
I doubt they're all spending their own.
I am staying at ceasers palace in October.....looks like I will be trying the buffet!
Wow
@@geoffreymcdonnell9869 I think it’s called the Bacchanal, it’s brilliant.
I am off to Vegas next month - might look at that buffet. $110 sounds a lot, but not too bad when you think that the hotel I am staying in has a revolving restaurant that costs around $80 per person just for a main course.
Excellent review Gary. As you said, for £100 plus you would expect every item to be perfect. I also like a relaxed atmosphere when eating so the noise would put me off as soon as I walked in.
It put me off Gerwyn and that’s why we had to change the format
I love this channel. I have been hooked for at least a month or so. Nice calm simple concept. Perfect to relax and listen to thanks Gary.
Thank you, that means a lot!
Hooray Henrys in the city will eat any shit as long as it costs a lot and is accompanied by excess alcohol!
And it's on expenses
@@ant7936 This. Bankers' expenses.
Yes and they want to be seen in places like that
OK...cool it Harry Enfield
At £100 I would want a piggy back to all the food stations and £50 out of the till, thnx for "Giving it a go" pal
Really not good at all and thank you
XD ha ha good one
What a shame. I've walked past a few times and considered for a special occasion. Not any more. Thanks Gary for the honest review.
Thank you
Gary - your taste and analysis of food in restaurants is EXACTLY the same as mine without me having the degree of experience you have. You’ve taken food presentation and reporting skills to a new level. Top chefs - see how we the public analyse your output - quality and price! Great blog that I follow intently.
Wow that's very kind of you to say Mike, big compliment and thank you
13.5% Service Charge for a Self Service Buffet? Excuse the language, but wtf? 😵💫
Yep not good
That Dessert table would not look out of place at a kids birthday party 🥳 😂
Not good at all George
Didn’t even have a chocolate fountain ! 😉
The Eton mess looked a flipping mess
The whole set up looked a bit dishevelled. Food spilling over serving dishes, salads messy, chopped up cheddar....😭
I love your review.
As a retired hotel manager, I understand the challenges of maintaining high standards in a "5-star" venue. There's often a tendency for complacency to set in, with the mistaken belief that a 5-star rating automatically guarantees excellence. However, standards are only as good as the manager allows them to be, which requires constant monitoring and a readiness to address any issues promptly.
Service at this level must be impeccable, much like a high wire walker who has no tolerance for complacency-one slip, and he is no longer a high wire walker.
Regarding your experience,
If food were delivered like that in my hotel, there would be serious repercussions.
You know, customers paying high prices and receiving sub-par service often experience what's known as "cognitive dissonance". Admitting they've been given less than they expect is uncomfortable and humiliating, so they deceive themselves into believing the service is good to alleviate their discomfort. This to a degree probably accounts for how busy it was.
If there were a Toby carvery across the street, I would guess that this venue would still be packed because of the prestige and that can have no correlation to the food and service alone.
Regarding the cheese, there is no excuse for leaving it out like that. Each plate should be have see through covers and not left at room temperature.
If I may make a recommendation, the best service I ever experienced was at the restaurant atop the British Museum. (I've no idea what it's like now)
The house manager there was exceptionally proactive, with a keen eye for detail. Nothing escaped his notice, and I was so impressed that I offered him a job, which he declined.
The experience was outstanding, from the first sip of the squash and orange soup, the heavens opened and the angels began to sing.
For me, it was a "6-star" experience.
Keep your reviews coming; they are very informative and entertaining.
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, you would understand completely the need to make everything perfect for these prices, the whole establishment is incredibly busy so maybe that could be the excuse for everything not being A1, But even so for this kind of money, you would expect better, I appreciate you watching and commenting and please have a wonderful Sunday
They have the music so loud so people can't hear the words "HOW EFFING MUCH!? Great improvisation though Gary &Cameraman 👌
it was incredibly loud Lee
Yeah, I would've walked straight back out again. But fair play to you both for the review.
Surprised they didn't enforce a dress code !!! Thanks for taking one for the team.
You needed to see how people were dressed 😳
That's what I thought was going to happen at the beginning when he came back to the camera, thought Gary had to change clothes
Isn't that way sometimes. Expensive and not living up to the hype. That was a very expensive meal. I scratch my head and wonderful why it was so busy ? You were spot on Gary with the review. Be Well my friend 👍👍 Jim and Harriet
This is definitely a place to be seen, but not for me, Jim and Harriet
£100 !!! +13.5% service charge = £119.17 with a 2-hour limit on the Buffet, I'd expect a lot more quality than this.
Thank you Gary for saving me the headache on this one.
Not a problem
Some people are willing to pay more not because of the quality of the product, but because the price point allows them to distinguish themselves from others. A blindspot that marketing firms and luxury brands know all too well.
It's a really average dining experience
@@GaryEats Worse than average if you can't hear yourself think! I worked as a steward at Hay On Wye years ago and I saw a talk with AA Gill. He said he preferred home cooked food with his friends; he said restaurants have forgotten or don't understand 'conviviality'. You can't really create it. In my experience, it's something you stumble upon on your travels, and when you do, everything tastes brilliant. Conviviality is my favourite word.
Hats to the camera man for some great shots and to Gary on improvising a new format on the fly.
That’s really awesome thank you
Hi Gary. I’m shocked about the service charge. Unbelievable!!!
Give me Toby any day.
Another great review as usual.
Looking forward to to the next one
Thank you for your kind words Liz
i would say that it would have to be really bad if you prefer a Toby, in my experience they aren't much better these days or at least not my local one.
Wow! Gary spends £100 so we don't have too!! There is an All you can eat buffet just outside Paris (Grand Buffet) for 1/2 that price that serves fresh lobster etc that has been voted one of the best on the world! Gary,for that price you could get to France, eat at The Grand Buffet and come home with a great feed!
Well overpriced Michelle
Mr Gary Goes To Paris; I'm feeling that one. Have you seen the film about Mrs Harris, Gary?
Where exactly is the Grand Buffet in France located please?
@@georgegrimes499 narbonne i believe
Very respected the Grand Buffet. My student, who is a teacher herself, dropped in there during a trip to Paris in the Olympics with her school students. Rated it good quality and not overpriced.
A trick pulled at Buffets is to have the music super loud so people do not linger and eat more. More and more restaurants here in Oz are closing as can't get people thru the doors but they never acknowledge they are overpriced with minimal servings. They never consider giving value for money to promote or build customer loyalty, they just whinge about wages and then fold.
That’s a very good point and thank you very much
Not discounting your point but the néd is not just a buffet there are many restaurants and bars in a big open room
Admire you honesty Gary, many thanks. Nice to have reviews you can trust.
Thank you Carol, try my best
I was having beef in Simpson's and someone in the party asked for Well done, the server heaved that great domed cover which he had earlier removed with a flourish and hung on the side of the trolly, over the joint with less flourish and wheeled it away. No problem, he soon returned with a new joint and carved from the outside.
Very nice, that's good to hear
It’s good that Simpsons still offer this choice.
@@spaceodds1985 This was over fifty years ago.
I miss Simpsons so much !!! What an historic place to eat. An almost cinematic experience every time
Thank you so much for this - I had NED feast booked for this sep for my sister 40th but happily our party has increased from 4 to 7 so I called them today and it’s not possible to update it at any time of the day. I was gutted ! However having found this video but more importantly the review of Grove I am happy to say I have Glasshouse booked!! Thank you so much
I promise you, you will have a far better time at the glasshouse, better service better quality and better ambience
For that kind of money you'd think if they burnt the Yorkshire pudding they'd just make a new batch. Not even expensive to replace.
Couldn't believe how burnt they were
Almost cremated.
@@pattij2961 This sums up London perfectly. No repeat trade and everybody on the take.
I've just subscribed. You are brilliant entertainment and my wife and I love your videos..... I loved the little comment at the end "it's stopped raining" Keep it up Gary and son..... Brilliant stuff.
Thank you Ray. Best wishes to you and your family
Buffets on the ferries between Helsinki and Stockholm cost around 40 euros, and the drinks are included, wine, beer and soft drinks and the food selection is much better.
That’s great value compared to this offering
@@GaryEats yes, If you travel, try It sometimes. They even have seasonal delicacies and world cuisine themes. Game or reindeer are something else compared to dull chicken.
Fabulous Sir Gary !! great bank holiday Monday upload. Cheers. The beauty and honesty of your channel is to expose and compliment the best and the worst of society. Quality is paramount, Quantity does help as per all the Michelin Stars reviews. You get nothing with the top M Stars but the food looks amazing.
Thank you my friend
Good recovery Gary, you adapt and overcome. That's the END of the NED.
Thanks Paul top man
Best review I have watched of yours Gary. I admire your honesty. That is a lot of money for food that were not up to the standard of somewhere a lot cheaper !!!
I really appreciate that, thank you
Poor camerman is working hard to pump out this volume of content. Hope he's making bank. 😂
Lol he's trying his best
So much for the cost of living crisis Gary! Its a different planet for some😂
Horribly overpriced in my opinion
My thoughts exactly. Depression or recession, so many people suffer but some literally ‘live high on the hog’. That’s reality I suppose.
Gary, I went to have a look a your Glasshouse review to compare with The Ned and frankly, there is no comparison. The management at The Ned should hang their heads in shame at the woeful offering compared with the Glasshouse. No doubt people will shout out that Central London has its own challenges and this may be so, but your review score was generous. A 1.5 out of 10 would not have been unreasonable in my view, looking at the indifferent quality you experienced. Forking out hard earned money for an experience at a supposed 'top end' establishment should mean quality. The food should be sourced from exceptional retailers, artisans and farms; also, to be cooked well and presented with respect to customers. To all intents, The Ned appears not to bother but relies on its 'name'. Also, my slightly under done lamb chops this evening would probably have earned a higher score from you! 😃
No comparison whatsoever, Glasshouse light years ahead!!
I’ve rebooked to return to The Glasshouse for a third time. It’s awesome
Always enjoy your videos Gary and this one was no exception. I work about 100 metres from there and eat lunch at The Ned 5 or 6 times a year. Never had the buffet but the grub in their other restaurants is actually pretty good. Obviously expensive given the location, but not too bad.
Top man Jonathan. I was very disappointed by what was on offer here
Well done Gary and the cameraman for another great video. Even if it was tricky to film. For £100 I'd expect to be able to pick and name the cow for my roast dinner.
Thank you James
The City of London has its own laws, including overpriced buffets.
Not good
I am so glad you did a review I was one of those people who asked you to review it. I am so glad you did because your opinion was so honest. I wanted to go to the world's best buffet in France but I saw Ned's and I thought hmm why not go here but there were not many reviews about it . Thank you Gary !!!
I will try and do that this year Jack but it has a very long waiting list
The speed the camera man got over that road to get you walking in, exceptional skill. It must be in the genes..
Lol!! Usain Bolt is behind the camera
...or the jeans ;-)
Great review as always Gary fair play for the format change well thought out varied food options, food looks nice keep up the great videos Gary and the terrific, varied content
Glad you enjoyed it I try to mix it up
You can imagine that every day the beef comes out different and they always say “ that’s the way we do it “ !! Thanks for the review Gary 🐮
Lol no problem Denise
Great video Gary! I've been bingeing on your video's for the last few days trying to get my appetite back as I have abdominal issues. New subscriber :)
I love your delivery and presentation style - Expect to hit that 100k soon!
Thank you so much and I really hope your appetite returns, it can be very annoying when you lose it. All the best and thank you
I can't bear crowds and noise so this would be my worst nightmare. I think £50 would still be too much to pay for a buffet and I'd give the other £50 to a small charity if I had that much cash to throw at a lunch. Good on you for trying it so we can avoid places like this! I like that you review a real range of places. Price doesn't always mean good.
Exactly. Price doesn't always mean Good,I would apply that to clothes,watches,etc
So loud. Very unnecessary
Thanks Gary for another excellent video review; what I really appreciate is how fair you are about the staff- shame that the quality of the produce didn’t match up, hopefully the owners will take note. However it did look like a terrific venue and I guess those exorbitant overheads have to be taken into consideration…. As ever keep’em coming!
Thank you Jamie it was packed so they are doing something right, just not sure what though lol 😂
I've never been impressed with buffets... I feel bad that you wasted a $100 on that!! Never again I'd say!😂 Thank you for another great video Gary..😊Cheers!!
You are always welcome thank you
9:08 a classic partridge moment
lol 😂
My first impression was that it looked like a £40 buffet, jacked up to £100, purely for the location & some old lobster. I think the sheer noise would have turned me away at the start. Your review of The Glasshouse was the first video I watched on your channel & that is a buffet I'd love to try, but this one seemed to certainly miss the mark. Those Yorkshire puddings alone were a crime! 😅
No comparison to the Glasshouse this was just a tourist trap Erin
£100 bleeding hell
£5 for water
And a service charge ( which you should have got a rebate for)
You do know how to make me lol though Gary - having a lie down when you showed the bill.
By the way I've a better cheese selection in my Fridge. Your 3,5 score was spot on. Thankyou so much for another fascinating review . absolutely jaw dropping 👍👍👍
It was ridiculous Paul. Take care mate
Over £100 for a 2hr buffet - its aimed at a well off audience. Even for those who will spend £100 on a one-off basis - there are so many better alternatives. Great review as always. You appeal to the fusspots amongst us - who are picky when when spend good money on food. Look forward to your 100,000 subs episode.
Shocking. Lots of young couples and families mind you
They should include an enema at that price and that time limit.
You were spot on with those comments Gary from the footage you showed. Can whole heartedly agree with a 3.5 rating. P.S. if you ever visit Derbyshire I would recommend for a top quality meal 'rafters ashford in the water'. Love the channel Gary. Keep up the good work, you do a sterling job.
Great suggestion Simon I’ll definitely take a look thank you
I've been in the Ned a few times and it really seems like a 'love it or hate it' place, lots of city types who don't mind blowing their cash on expensive stuff that's more for show than anything else. It's a beautiful setting but it seems to be let down by the huge open space and is always noisy.
So noisy, I was shocked
They’re on expense accounts.
Good review Gaz lad and you were killing it in your pink boss t-shirt lol 👍👍
Lol top man Gaz, you could see me coming a mile off lol
Thought you handled the situation with the noise beautifully. You still gave a quality review. Hope that everyone is doing well.
That’s very kind to say thank you
Love your work Gary🙌🏻 and you always make me hungry 😂😂
Top man Dave, thank you
£100 buffet, seriously Londoners live in another world! Packed at £100 a pop, they must be doing a killing! id rather go to two or 3 different nice restaraunts at that price! Cheers Gary!
I’m with you completely
Thanks Gary - We will strike this off the bucket list.........
I fully understand
Please give Hickory’s Smokehouse a go! They are only in the North of England but the food is quality!
One opening in Leeds next month.
I will do, it's already on the list
@@GaryEats thank you - love the videos!
There's one in the West Midlands
“Beef looks like it’s still moving” I liked that line 🤣🤣🤣
Lol thank you
Oh I thought he said still mooing !
@@GaryEatsGary , my hearing must be bad I thought you said still mooing .
*mooing
I did say mooing I actually misread the first comment lol
I have been in The Ned ,years ago in the evening .Yes ,i remember it being very ,very noisy and the staff were amazing .
I could never spend £100 ona buffet meal as i simply wouldn’t be able to eat so much food .Great review ,thankyou Gary .
Thank you Maggie
Good and honest review nice one Gary
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Att £100, I think I'd eat eight lobsters.
I wouldn't, they weren't particularly great
Good strategy
That's how they get you. You think "ooh, lobster... I'll have a few of those!", then they make them so bad you don't go back for another 🤣
correction “rubbery lobsters” 🦞
not with a 2 hour limit on the table, they are really rich you would be really ill eating that much and not letting it digest.
Did the buffet years ago when the Ned was still newish. It was £45 and back then it felt expensive, but the food was fab and you weren’t rushed. Would not go near it now, even though the Ned is still one of my fav places in London. Best time to go is daytimes, or Tuesday/Wednesday and go to one of the restaurants away from the stage. You’ll still hear the music, but you’ll also be able to have a conversation.
Thanks for that comment, I have been interested to hear other points
This really makes you appreciate the affordable restaurants that manage to combine quality and a fair price.
100 pounds is an absolute disgrace for what they're serving.
Spot on
Cheers for this, Gary. Need a pick me up as I'm in a bad spell with my depression. Thanks again, pal xxx.
Hope you're ok Paul. Please take care!!
Feel better soon, Paul. 🙏
@Gary Eats: Cheers, mate xxx.
@haitolawrence5986: Thanks, pal xxx.
@MrGearoid65: Thank you xxx.
Great review Gary under difficult conditions.....tbf the location and place looked stunning and the food from the outside ....however for that price you should be having a great experience and each course and range should be top notch!
Thanks Graham 👍
Gary it may just be me but with you tagging " I wasn't impressed" gives away how everything turns out rather prefer finding out in the video as I am watching . lol that Yorkshire pudding looked scary .
I understand I’ll speak to the cameraman Shahid
Did that include caviar 🤣🤣🤣omg what a rip of . P.s clicked the like button within 7 seconds😝😝
Lol it should have done Hazel and thank you!
Excellent review, and IMO very, very fair ...
Thank you very, very much, Julie
Open up TH-cam, see a video from Gary. Sorted my boring day out 👌
Legend! Thanks Danny
Phew that beef looked like it should still be running around our farm lol. I think I'll stick to our local pub. I could have fed the whole farm staff for less than that.. well obviously you wasn't impressed 😂. Great looking forward to the next review. Regards to the family and Camara Man
Lol that made me laugh so much
Honest review it’s what we like . Hope we see you back up north sometime again. Keep up the good work
I’ll be back up north soon Darren
The 'merchant bankers' who eat in there think they're paying too much tax!
Surprisingly, lots of families in there
@@GaryEats They've got too much money and not enough class
Bankers don’t go to The Ned.
@@mattseaton3521 I was using rhyming slang (hence the quote marks)
Money laundering operation ... because it's not the food, let's face it. And it's certainly not the ambience! The level of noise is probably considered torture in the international definition, hence money laundering ... certainly washed Gary out of his hard earned cash.
£120!?! Wow that's absolutely ridiculous 😅
Yep
Well said Gary!!! absolutely love your unbiased honest reviews - you say it as it is❤
Thank you very much Conny x
Hi Gary, really enjoy your channel. I'm a vegetarian, could you cover vegetarian options occasionally.
I'm vegetarian too, I watch the channel regularly because he's such a likeable person and the videos are interesting 😀
Thank you and yes absolutely I can and will do soon
Great suggestion I will very soon
Another gem Gary. 21st century dining right there.
Hope you enjoyed the video Alan
Thanks for the heads up Gary - I was thinking of taking the missus here for our anniversary but will certainly go elsewhere now. Maybe a Toby Carvery to save some pennies!
I wouldn’t recommend the Ned Tom
Service charge for a buffet? Are they taking the P? And a Lady Godiva for a bottle of water? - that's a rip off.
I think I'd prefer a Toby Carvery since my expectations wouldn't be that high. That was disappointing.
Not good at all Hugh
Not a good dining experience by the look of things, with the noise. Definitely should have had a wider variety of options on the beef as well. For £100 you want things to be how you like it, if you don’t like it rare, tough!? That’s not good enough
Far far far too loud
I've been to some buffets in America (Vegas), and was seriously underwhelmed. The issue is, it's all sat out under the lights and in the air. Unless you get there the exact times items get brought out, you're getting food that is past it's best. The one in US was about $100 too!
All round avoid buffets
London prices Gary. That would be half that up here 😂
Hugely overpriced
God I despise London
Why? There are some wonderful restaurants in London along with lovely Galleries and Museums most of which are free entry.🤣
London is huge... The comment must mean the center..@@splodge57
Hi gary nice seeing you again.
Been with my daughter as she lives in london and she always treats me when here from cumbria.
Found it to loud and very expensive.
Still enjoyed it.
Hope you enjoy.
Ann in Cumbria. 😊😊😊.
Yep very very loud Ann but glad you enjoyed it
£13 for a gin 😂 and people will pay it!
Overpriced for sure but if you can afford it, why not.
@@DBProductions12345-m your not wrong, just principle!
For 100 pounds I would have expected roast lamb. And they offered up chicken, what a disgrace. One look at that carvery, I would be asking for a refund and walked out. i hope you write a strongly worded letter Gary. If spotty teenagers can get big Macs perfect all over the world, then it beggars belief that these guys can't even cook. Great idea not to film inside, you are the master of always doing the right thing.
I have contacted but for other reasons as I was very unwell afterwards 😳
@@GaryEats Sorry to hear that mate.
Bloody ell you looked miffed. A big thumbs up for telling it like it is. Sterling work sir!
Thank you kindly
Such beautiful architecture and cultural history in London. Just a shame it's being taken over .......
The best ever Sunday Lunch experience I have had was gifted to us by my parents. It was at The Ritz in London. It was absolutely amazing. Food, experience, atmosphere, service. And if you like cheeses, well. I have never seen a selection of cheese like it! Give it a go!!!!
I’ll definitely be trying one day 👍
I contacted Gary this evening to advise him of this eatery, and that my daughter had eaten hear on Sunday, he then correctly informed me he reviewed said establishment 5 months ago, to which I had even commented on his vlog.
Knowing my daughter and her palate as one does, I sent her Gary's Vlog.
I was then indisputably told by her the food is 5 star, one assumes they watched Gary's clip and altered things.
Chris.
I thought the food was very limited for the money, Chris, it was incredibly noisy and maybe it’s better for a younger generation, I have had far better on the channel at far less price, I’m pleased your daughter really enjoyed
@@GaryEats Thanks for that Gary, my daughter says they have toned down background music now, and Grill the lobsters instead of boiling.
Chris.
That's good