TikToker Phil brands Borough Market 'most unbearable place in London' in brutal review
“Being one of the cool kids costs money”
The chronically online among us will be all too familiar with Phil (@philc84).
Phil is a social media star, who reviews places and attractions in the UK.
He’s known for his brutally honest opinions and satire that often cause his videos to ‘go viral’.
Last week, the TikTok sensation posted a video slamming our beloved Borough Market, labelling it ‘the most unbearable place in London’ - a title he says is “hotly contested” (hmmm...)
While he admits in the video Borough Market is “ultra cool”, he goes on to say it has become a “tourist-consumed hellhole along with Camden and Notting Hill.”
In the video, which has amassed more than 54,000 likes on TikTok, he says Borough Market is a “content goldmine” and references the famous strawberry and chocolate pots that will set you back £8.50.
@philc84 Adored by some, hated by many. The land of the tourists and weathy…Borough Market #boroughmarket #londontiktok #london #placestovisit #ukcomedy #britishhumour #satire ♬ original sound - Phil
He calls it “a food lover’s wet dream and a financially responsible person’s worst nightmare.”
It’s not all bad though, he compliments the fresh produce available at Borough Market but unfortunately can’t see past the London prices.
After a wander around the market, the social media star heads into a nearby pub for a pint of craft beer costing £9.50 (ouch!)
He pokes fun at the Borough Market gift shop, adding he’d “love to travel back in time and tell the traders their market was going to have a gift shop selling two cookbooks for £50.”
Phil also visited the St Francis Drake’s boat recreation (for £6) which he says is “a bargain by London standards”.
The reviewer then took a trip to Cahoots, a 1940s-style Speakeasy that has been taking the internet by storm.
He described the experience as a “right laugh, genuinely fun and well put together”. If you follow his videos, you’ll know is high praise indeed.
He does mention the price point which at around £15 per drink is expensive.
Watching Phil’s video left me conflicted, in some parts it’s hard to disagree with the reviewer, and it can be expensive.
But we love Borough Market, it’s cool, vibey and busy, everything London should be. Don’t let his review put you off a visit, it’s busy for a reason.
And those strawberries are massive (and aesthetic af.)