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We Tried Every Oldest Restaurant in London (Since 1798!)

2026-06-18 Travel & Events
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We're trying the oldest restaurants in London — from a 1900 East End cafe all the way back to London's oldest restaurant, open since 1798. Thanks to @GaryEats for joining me! We're eating the signature dish at each one, traveling further back in time with every stop: a full English breakfast, my first ever coronation chicken sandwich, London's original fast food, a legendary seafood spot that only opens for 3 hours a day, and finally the oldest restaurant in London! The big question: are these historic London restaurants surviving on their history, or do they still serve delicious food? Let's find out. 🍴 LONDON RESTAURANTS IN THIS VIDEO: 🍴 E Pellicci — London's Oldest Cafe (1900) Full English breakfast + lasagne in a beautiful art deco East End cafe. 📍 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=E+Pellicci+332+Bethnal+Green+Road+London+E2+0AG 🍴 Paul Rothe & Son — London's Oldest Delicatessen (1900) Coronation chicken sandwich, pastrami sandwich + minestrone soup. 📍 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paul+Rothe+%26+Son+35+Marylebone+Lane+London+W1U+2NN 🍴 M. Manze — London's Oldest Pie and Mash Shop (1892) Traditional pie and mash + jellied eels — London's original fast food. 📍 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=M.+Manze+87+Tower+Bridge+Road+London+SE1+4TW 🍴 Sweetings — London's Oldest Seafood Restaurant (1889) Oysters, fried whitebait, smoked eel, smoked haddock & poached eggs, fish pie, and skate wing with black butter. Open just ~3 hours a day. 📍 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sweetings+39+Queen+Victoria+Street+London+EC4N+4SA 🍴 Rules — London's Oldest Restaurant (1798) Dorset crab salad, duck rillette, smoked salmon & scrambled eggs, roast duck breast, slow-cooked pork cheeks, steak & kidney pie, and sticky toffee pudding. 📍 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rules+Restaurant+35+Maiden+Lane+Covent+Garden+London+WC2E+7LB 🔗 WATCH NEXT Last time I ate at E Pellicci: https://youtu.be/r-mhe8_GnKo 📌 ABOUT THIS VIDEO This is the ultimate guide to the oldest restaurants in London — a London food tour through centuries of British food history. If you're planning where to eat in London, looking for traditional British food, historic London restaurants, the best pie and mash in London, or just love food travel and old-school cafes, this London food guide is for you. From classic East End cafe culture to Covent Garden fine dining, these are some of the most historic places to eat in London. 👋 Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this London food tour, subscribe for more food and travel videos from around the world. Follow Gary Eats: https://www.youtube.com/@GaryEats #London #LondonFood #OldestRestaurants #LondonRestaurants #BritishFood #FoodTour #PieAndMash #LondonTravel #WhereToEatInLondon #FoodTravel Follow for more food: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiensAbroad https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@GaryEats 2026-06-18

It was a true honour to feature on your channel Mark, I had a wonderful time filming with you 😄 thank you to everyone for the lovely warm comments and support!

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@stingray4real 2026-06-18

I met Gary at Pellici Café with Mark. It was filmed on my birthday 7 April 2026. I had breakfast and Gary kindly paid for my breakfast. I'm very grateful to Gary.

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@carxtras 2026-06-18

Wow, Mark and Gary together! What a joy!!! You worked well together :-)

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@svenis97 2026-06-18

Gary and Mark in one video?? Is this heaven?

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@thewuwu 2026-06-18

HOLY CRAP!!! IT'S GARY EATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@jonnywas2665 2026-06-18

This brought tears to my eyes!! So proud for Gary. Thank you Mr. Wiens for choosing the absolute best guide for London!!

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@RandallukBKK 2026-06-18

We now need Mark to get Gary back to Thailand and do a food tour, would love to see how Gary copes with the spicy.🌶️

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@shakiyagotdreams2299 2026-06-18

Micah is getting so big 🩷 I still love Yings laugh! Great life

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@laurasalva7256 2026-06-18

It was nice to see a glimpse of Ying in your video, Mark. I've missed seeing her in your videos. Also, your son Micah has grown so much! It was nice to see you all together again. ❤

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@nicorueffer2074 2026-06-19

For those who do not know Gary, he is a great guy. Thank you for having him on your show Mark.

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