One year of Tenerife Bar OWNERSHIP- what’s it REALLY like? It’s NOT all sunshine and Cocktails!🍹

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @jasonholmes8473
    @jasonholmes8473 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Went there almost every night whilst there and always made welcomed by the buddies babes, Laura is a salt of the earth lass also niki❤️hope it keeps going and expands so there's enough room for a dance floor 😁👍❤️

  • @marko10283
    @marko10283 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    A wee tip, I would get rid of the high tables they're not nice to sit at and make the space look smaller.

  • @denisecanning3974
    @denisecanning3974 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations Laura and Andrew. Watching the vlogs on Buddies everyone enjoys themselves and good atmosphere. You have both done so well and entertainment is good too.

  • @patriciaviles1850
    @patriciaviles1850 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've both done exceptionally well with the bar, it really is a lovely friendly place to enjoy a fabulous cocktail or two, can't wait to come back. Congratulations on your deserved success.xx

  • @rosemarie9956
    @rosemarie9956 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations 👏🏻 The restaurant and bar industry is really tough and a lot of long hard hard hours- so glad to hear that you are doing well! There will always be some issues- just the nature of the service industry but you all really give 100% plus 😊

  • @alisonw1966
    @alisonw1966 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Persistence and hard work pays off! Success is down to the hard work and effort you have both put in. Well done 👏 xx

    • @corkion
      @corkion หลายเดือนก่อน

      always was if u dont work hard in life you will be left behind im retired now but i worked bloddy hard just want to relax now and get as much sun holidays in before it to late

  • @deborahdeaney9225
    @deborahdeaney9225 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great achievement Andrew %Laura,your bar is still looking great 👍

  • @susanfletcher2083
    @susanfletcher2083 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Where has the year gone lol many congratulations to you all, the place is amazing keep up the good work x

  • @sheilabeddard9314
    @sheilabeddard9314 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You two are hard workers. You deserve your successes

  • @lindascotland
    @lindascotland หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done you two,I remember years ago saying you should open a bar..so glad it's doing well.Love the lives from the bar.

  • @DarrenCrompton-g4h
    @DarrenCrompton-g4h หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Laura and Andrew, it’s Darren from London. Congratulations on your first year in your bar. I hope you have many good years to come. Congratulations again.

  • @jamesgreen6438
    @jamesgreen6438 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Bar is an amazing place to be and thats a huge credit to Laura and her staff. I have been in numerous places all over Tenerife and i have to say Laura is one of the hardest worker. Happy 1 year anniversary on buddies.

  • @franbentley5245
    @franbentley5245 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got to visit a few nights in june, and laura made me a special cocktail. i asked her to make no bother ❤🎉

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you 🤩 please leave a review for us online

  • @davidbott3826
    @davidbott3826 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the bar every time we have been on over the past 12 months , here on the reef ATM and went in last night , staff looked after royally, Jose the magician was awesome, and we dropped off two tubs of haribo cherries this morning . Glad the bar is doing well , it's very hard work , having worked in bars myself it's long nights but very enjoyable, well done to the pair of you 👍🏻👏👏👏👏

  • @dianparrotta2118
    @dianparrotta2118 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🎉🎉🎉congratulations for your first year at Buddies!

  • @Cathy-t6z
    @Cathy-t6z หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Laura you do an amazing job. It doesn't matter how young you are as a boss. It's your ability to do it regardless of age. There are plenty young people who apply to manage and run pubs in the UK by breweries and get a salary for it to live in, well done you, and also andrew. Who also helps when he's needed in the bar 😁

  • @rosemarybrady1568
    @rosemarybrady1568 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A great bar Laura and And Andrew from the refurb to now brilliant.

  • @suzannemalyan9643
    @suzannemalyan9643 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi guys congratulations absolutely amazing love watching/following your adventures & ventures really hoping I can travel next year and can get to sample a cocktail or dorada. Well done guys so deserved 👏🎉

  • @IshaBrown-x6p
    @IshaBrown-x6p 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Congratulations, looks fabulous, have you looked into getting the paint that is between matt and gloss, you can just wipe when there's marks instead of painting so often. Hope you get the improvements done soon.

  • @ilsehunt6338
    @ilsehunt6338 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Is Laura a part owner in the bar ,if not she should be as she’s the driving force of the bar ! Congratulations all the hard work has paid off , hope you are making lots of profit in the bar !

  • @karengalley3669
    @karengalley3669 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One year already!! On the wall you said needs cleaning constantly or painting, how about a plastic hand rail? Easy to disinfect with some wipes.
    Here’s to your 2nd year 🥂🍾

  • @daniellealexander478
    @daniellealexander478 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Make the wall cushioned and attach seating to the wall. You can get more seating in the bar x

  • @carolewilson4895
    @carolewilson4895 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wishing you both health wealth and happiness for 2025 merry Christmas Andrew and Laura xxx😊

  • @mazza8679
    @mazza8679 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video very open and honest. Me and my Lady will definitely visit you in February when we're over 😎

  • @davidj4927
    @davidj4927 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the videos.
    Love the bar.
    Was in tenerife a week ago for 4 nights at the cleopatra palace.
    Didn't make it to buddies, but will be back in July and staying in the med palace after watching your video.
    Will be definitely paying you a visit next time.
    We did go to pier 8 one night and walk up to bora bora and had the 3 course menu (9.95 now) ,
    Both were brilliant.
    Thanks for the recommendations and keep the fantastic videos coming.
    Also the warning of the bracelet sellers was much appreciated. Twice they tried but my wife was on the ball . One asked me the time and I wasn't even wearing a watch....great advice...keep up the good work.?.
    Cheers Dave

  • @demibarlow1864
    @demibarlow1864 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Me and my boyfriend really want to live over there! I use to be a waitress at our family restaurant/bar and buddies would be the BEST job wish I could move over asap for the job 🥲 keep smashing it guys❤

  • @logscales96
    @logscales96 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One idea for the tokens, you could glue the old ones and periodically the new ones on the board of the banister on the walk down the stairs to your right

  • @mikewest2428
    @mikewest2428 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Congrats guys your businesses have had a amazing year congrats to you both😂

  • @juliecooper8890
    @juliecooper8890 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovely bar.very clean and friendly atmosphere ❤

  • @GaryMoore-ws2ln
    @GaryMoore-ws2ln หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have both done so well for the first year it was always going to be testing in that year but small steps made to make your own.just a idea for that wall you always touch up does the diy stores not have a slim piece of wood painted blue and put foam and fabric on it anyway well done can’t wait to come back.

  • @brianman6788
    @brianman6788 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Andrew&Laura congratulations on having Buddies bar for 1 year had pleasant visit there in November sure vibe good there in 2025 look forward visiting again then👍

  • @lesley2767
    @lesley2767 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lovely place ❤cannot wait to go back

  • @aislingdoyle1199
    @aislingdoyle1199 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Really enjoyed visiting Buddies and delighted to meet Laura who kindly took time for photo and chat

  • @tashlouise6564
    @tashlouise6564 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Who makes the decisions? Do you decide together or do you make the decisions? It sounded like Laura didn’t know about the sign change at the beginning she works so hard in that bar too bless her

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We both do, I am more on the side of design/refurb/maintainence/social media..🤩

  • @jasongray4517
    @jasongray4517 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One year anniversary. Bloody hell fire, that flew by! Congratulations to you both.

  • @tomccycle60
    @tomccycle60 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Props to both of you for your honest hard work. Smash It!

  • @sneakyprawn131
    @sneakyprawn131 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We were in Buddies this evening and i had a strawberry lemonade and that was the best strawberry lemonade I've EVER had. 👏 Please never change that drink, thats my 2 cents 😂❤

  • @Kathryn-h8f
    @Kathryn-h8f หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I loved working in the pub game I'm a non drinker don't take drugs I could run the bar with my eyes shut I've ran hotels loads of bars you need to pay good for people to stay wish I could help guys xxxx❤❤❤

  • @williamjohnhigginson6
    @williamjohnhigginson6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done both you both work so hard work hard we will see you both in march 2025 can’t wait we love Tenerife we have been coming for years regards William Tracy from Cumbria

  • @MrFlynn261
    @MrFlynn261 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Add a strip of natural timber matching stairs at table level on walls that won’t chip ,about 100 mm wide 👍

  • @NicolaGray-e8g
    @NicolaGray-e8g หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks fabulous, wish I could come 🎉 love watching the vibes through the vlogs. Ps pleeeease take the fridge off the pallet, it could topple 😊

  • @beautygal2406
    @beautygal2406 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the update, Andrew & Laura. For the price of a fridge, that size is a good price nothing cheap in the UK neither . I don't think people realise how hard it is to run a business and how much the cost of everything even trade price are expensive. Can u put the film on the walls that you have outside to stop the damage?

  • @tiggy2851
    @tiggy2851 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Andrew and Laura we are currently in Buddies have a cheeky cocktail 🎉🎉❤

  • @evadaly9753
    @evadaly9753 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well done u two🥃

  • @michelledack1405
    @michelledack1405 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Definitely the best strawberry daiquiri I’ve ever had and I’ve had many.

  • @tabithamcgrath5203
    @tabithamcgrath5203 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An idea for the grubby wall at the top of the stairs could be to add a handrail so that people reach for that rather than the wall to balance themselves once they get up the stairs! 😊

  • @angelabrooks3082
    @angelabrooks3082 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Well done to all you have achieved. Fantastic bar and cocktails and great vlog ❤️

  • @karendalton9029
    @karendalton9029 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try scrubbable emulsion. Bit more expensive but hopefully worth it in the long run. Time is money . Well done guys

  • @louiseralph126
    @louiseralph126 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done on your 1st year! You both clearly work hard out there....bar work cant be easy anywhere. Have a fab Christmas ⛄🎁🌲all the best for 2025 🎉 love your vlogs! 😊

  • @williamsloan3013
    @williamsloan3013 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We r coming bk in July and will be popping in to the bar to meet yous again

  • @eugenemcgeever2719
    @eugenemcgeever2719 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Congratulations on one year ownership owning your own bar in tenerife buddies bar on your tenerife walking tour for the tenerife vibes andrew and Laura

  • @MichelleStansfield-co5fd
    @MichelleStansfield-co5fd หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You should both be so proud of what you have achieved … met Laura when we visited she was lovely ☺️ please don’t listen to the negative comments … you are a Team, both working at different things to give yourselves a better life 🥰

  • @GaryHumphreys-m9b
    @GaryHumphreys-m9b หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Andrew again. You asked for any recommendations?? The upstairs could do with better lighting as we struggled to read the cocktail menus. Love the whole experience though and we will be back soon - Gary

  • @Martin-ko9ij
    @Martin-ko9ij หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on your first year...Well done. I was wondering who now looks after the dog? ❤

  • @PaulRankinYT
    @PaulRankinYT หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely going to pop over at some point but Orlando is still calling my name

  • @davidbroadwaters4407
    @davidbroadwaters4407 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You guys are utterly brilliant.

  • @Danielk748
    @Danielk748 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great bar video and great update from Laura

  • @shutupandtakemymoney75
    @shutupandtakemymoney75 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Checker plate on that wall .. you will never regret putting it up.. in silver and will last years

  • @yvonnechambers2100
    @yvonnechambers2100 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Congratulations, wow one year already. 🎉❤

  • @susanmcloughlin3930
    @susanmcloughlin3930 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Think down to laura the success of the bar getting the staff is priority but hopefully you have the right staff and laura works less hours 👍 ❤❤

  • @ednashapley4284
    @ednashapley4284 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed this today you must be so proud of yourselves but have 3 questions! What is a speed rail. Also originally you said no getting a licence for live entertainment so what made you change your mind and finally can we see the girl singer sometime? Meanwhile Merry Christmas to you both and a Happy Prosperous New Year xxx❤❤❤

  • @charlieharris4199
    @charlieharris4199 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laure defo lets them have a drink 😂😂😂

  • @paulbagley8080
    @paulbagley8080 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Andrew,we're in Buddies at the moment

  • @stevebaker3550
    @stevebaker3550 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is a computer that can make drinks people come up to the bar buy a card that they put money on and they scan it and the computer offer all your drinks and it mixes the drinks be good for guests upstairs

  • @naomifrain3491
    @naomifrain3491 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If there’s enough space, why don’t you build in a little booth area, doesn’t have to be massive just for two maybe? it’ll stop the wall getting battered with a constant fitting there, and it’ll be cosy in door seating for people? 👀 get some buddies cushions there etc

  • @anitahicksanitahicks9818
    @anitahicksanitahicks9818 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Don't take negative comments Andrew you and Laura are doing fantastic ❤

  • @ianmacdonald1956
    @ianmacdonald1956 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have they introduced EES in the airport yet. 🤔👍

  • @DavidDunning-g6s
    @DavidDunning-g6s หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats to I both 😂😂

  • @corkion
    @corkion หลายเดือนก่อน

    we came across a one euro pint in september in tenerife but it was more like a mug it was no pint lol

  • @johnoconnor7174
    @johnoconnor7174 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys say hi Maureen please love's you both

  • @CatherineRuff-s7x
    @CatherineRuff-s7x หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done both of you, keep going the harder you work the luckier you get! Can I make a suggestion for the words on the wall “ a dream is a wish your heart makes” 🥰

  • @LeroyMerlin-mt2gq
    @LeroyMerlin-mt2gq หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Andrew, Do you want to know the way to have the best of everything? Let Laura run the Bar, Let Lisa run Sanasty, and you can stick to your "Hobby" Oh and stop waving your Hands and Arms around when talking..apart from that , Well Done.👍

  • @dianparrotta2118
    @dianparrotta2118 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can imagine it’s much easier to sell beer and snacks!

  • @gary7542
    @gary7542 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Congratulations on making it through your first year. Perhaps when talking alterations make the ideas “we” rather than “I” gives perception of joint decisions with Laura. Bars been fab when we’ve came in.👌

  • @clarehamilton2356
    @clarehamilton2356 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You really don’t have to explain yourself, I imagine the staff issues will be ongoing as happy as staff appear to be they’re probably always looking for something better!

  • @thelmabrindley2369
    @thelmabrindley2369 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Seems like there are a few trolls showing their true colours in the comments. I think you should both be very proud of what you have achieved. Well Done and here's to the next year ahead.

  • @kelstondelaney4162
    @kelstondelaney4162 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Struggling to get sparks? 🤔 may be a relocatation for me and the Mrs is in order 🤔

  • @EugeneMcgeever
    @EugeneMcgeever หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congratulations. On. One. Year. Ownership. Owning. Your. Own. Bar. In. Tenerife. Buddies. Bar. On. Your. Tenerife. Walking. Tour. For. The. Tenerife. Vibes. Andrew. And. Laura

  • @Cathy-t6z
    @Cathy-t6z หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What about getting someone in from UK to to do work in the bar, I know it might sound extreme, but if you know anyone in the UK and paid cheap flight over and couple nights in your apartment if empty. 😁

    • @Paul_Greenwood_
      @Paul_Greenwood_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t think you can take power tools, socket sets and spanners in hand luggage on a Ryanair 😂

  • @Kathryn-h8f
    @Kathryn-h8f หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations guys awe the best ❤❤❤xxxx

  • @laikatravels
    @laikatravels หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great insight to your business, very interesting. Hope you have a great Xmas and very best wishes for 2025

  • @dvsrgnt
    @dvsrgnt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done, it's not easy facing the public every day and smiling, but you do have the advantage of being in a holiday resort! So most customers will be happy.
    I'm not sure the comments from your subscribers are helping you, though? They are going to tell you what you want to hear, not really the truth. I can only presume they want to be your friend!!
    TripAdvisor isn't the best reviews, and these customers are your bread and butter pal, not subscribers blowing sunshine. I don't know if you read your reviews, but there's a common theme, unfortunately, that you seem to want to ignore? Does Laura read them? She needs to and learn.
    Ignor positive reviews and concentrate and act on the negatives, and your business will be bulletproof. But surly been a businessman you know that?
    I'm only commenting because I visited your bar in August with my family. It wasn't great, unfortunately, and I did leave a review also.
    Don't take negativity, as people who get tagged as haters 😅
    Take it as encouragement to improve what could be better!!

  • @stuarthackett6653
    @stuarthackett6653 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We have found in most euro a pint places it's not even the 5oo mls it's actually 440mls

    • @mickevs
      @mickevs หลายเดือนก่อน

      And 500 ml is still 68 ml short of a pint

  • @paulminett7923
    @paulminett7923 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Before you had the bar you were promoting all the cheap pint places

  • @kezzacollinson621
    @kezzacollinson621 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Respect for respect ✊ And a personality is vital 😊 And again, working TOGETHER! Is so important ❤

  • @carolewilson4895
    @carolewilson4895 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a fantastic couple very Happy for a very hard working you will go far in all you do lolx always

  • @jackiec1474
    @jackiec1474 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Most friendly bar in los chris, love the cocktails, still look smart, go most nights when we are in tenerife

  • @corkion
    @corkion หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ 3 euro a pint its a steal .here you pay 8 euro for a pint of bud

  • @Karenholland-c7o
    @Karenholland-c7o หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on your first year running buddies , ideas for that wall in bar is either half tile it or the wood panelling they use these days . In Leroy Merlin’s . Very fashionable at the min . Won’t need to get that paint patched up all the time . Any heavy traffic it those things like a feather wall 😃

  • @AntonyChambers-l9f
    @AntonyChambers-l9f หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done to Laura and Andrew😊 from Tc and Gal one 😊

  • @epicphilltravels
    @epicphilltravels หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the bar, the new staff have been great. please just dont try and make me dance every night in January lol

  • @Soggy-broccoli
    @Soggy-broccoli หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just a thought, What about putting up a sign saying, as seen on TH-cam.

  • @Jamestreborroylat62.
    @Jamestreborroylat62. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Buddies

  • @annelambert2717
    @annelambert2717 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done

  • @daniellekelly4811
    @daniellekelly4811 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cant wait to come too.Buddies nxt year

  • @JenandNat
    @JenandNat หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coming down from the 11th may do a review for our channel!
    🎉

  • @colinwhiston2061
    @colinwhiston2061 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WAS THER LAST WEEK 4 OF US IT WAS THAT BUSY WE SPENT THE NIGHT IN DISABLED TOILET BET LAURA REMEMBERS US SHOOK YOUR HAND ON WAY OUT GOOD NIGHT LAURA SMASHING ICE ON FLOOR MADE ME JUMP HA HA

  • @monicahatch9182
    @monicahatch9182 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed watching update

  • @andybrace4983
    @andybrace4983 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lovely old job and well done.....all the best for 2025

  • @anitahicksanitahicks9818
    @anitahicksanitahicks9818 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Why are people putting Laura down she is incredible 😍