The iconic pub in Only Fools and Horses is The Nags Head, the Trotters' local in Peckham, known for its cheap, watered-down beer and iconic locals, though the actual filming locations for exteriors included pubs like the Prince Arthur in North Kensington and The Pelton Arms in Greenwich for the prequel Rock & Chips.
One place in particular that is the home of a number of iconic Only Fools and Horses scenes is the famous Nag's Head pub, with its reputation of watered down beers. We get scenes from inside the Nag's Head in pretty much every single episode of Only Fools with Del, Rodney, Trigger and many others chatting over a drink.
Yes, "The Nag's Head" is a very common and real name for numerous traditional pubs across the UK, with famous examples in London (Covent Garden, Belgravia, Peckham) and elsewhere in places like Brentwood and Malvern, often featuring historic buildings, real ale, and hearty food. The name itself has historical roots, possibly linked to smuggling or coaching inns.
Is the Nags Head a real pub Only Fools and Horses?
Speaking of comedy, a plaque on the outside of the building notes the Pelton's place in sitcom legend. The pub was dressed up as The Nag's Head for the Only Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips.
When the hang glider scene was filmed, David Jason, who is a trained hang glider pilot, scuba diver, and swims with dolphins, wanted to actually fly the glider himself, but the BBC said it was too risky for him to fly it, for insurance reasons.
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Can you visit the Only Fools and Horses Flat?
These guided tours take you behind the scenes of Only Fools and Horses in and around Bristol by bus, with a 30-minute walk around the city centre too. The Trotters lived in a flat filled with bootleg gear on the 12th floor of Nelson Mandela tower. From the sixth series onwards, this was a tower block in Bristol.
Patsy Dan's is a small traditional pub on the main street in Dunfanaghy, with low ceilings, dark corners and a roaring turf fire. Patsy's offers music on numerous nights of the week, all year round.
A little-known fact is that Walthamstow Central station was originally called Hoe Street, a 17th century word simply meaning 'ridge'. In fact, legend has it that when the station first opened in 1872, passengers would sprint across the fields to catch their train.
A London restaurant owned by musician Ed Sheeran has been described as "outstanding" and "lovely". Bertie Blossoms on Portobello Road is described as an "intimate restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill."
Why didn't Jeremy Clarkson buy the Coach and Horses?
Clarkson subsequently claimed in an episode of Clarkson's Farm that Cotswold District councillors "didn't have a single positive thing to say" about his plans for the pub after he attended a pre-planning application meeting and were worried that he would be successful with the pub.
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Where was the hang gliding scene filmed in Only Fools and Horses?
Filmed at Butser Hill, near Petersfield in 1986, the episode from series five, entitled Tea For Three, sees the Trotter brothers competing for the affections of a young woman. Their efforts lead them to play tricks on each other, and Rodney persuades the woman to take Del Boy hang-gliding for his birthday.
Popular Windsor pub, Two Brewers, has commemorated a recent royal visit with a plaque at the table where Prince William sat and enjoyed a pint of cider. In September, Prince William visited the Windsor local alongside actor Eugene Levy, where the pair enjoyed a pint of Inch's Cider and a Guinness.
Why are there no hot chocolate refills at Wetherspoons?
Wetherspoon clarified the cause behind the change, attributing it directly to the government's sugar tax, which has expanded to include more sweetened drinks. Customers can still enjoy complimentary refills on coffee and tea, but will now have to pay full price for additional servings of hot chocolate and mocha.
The 1-2-3 drinking rule is a moderation guideline: no more than 1 drink per hour, 2 drinks per occasion, and 3 alcohol-free days per week, helping to pace consumption and reduce risk, though it's important to know that no level of alcohol is completely risk-free, and other guidelines (like the 0-1-2-3 rule or official dietary recommendations) also exist. A "standard drink" is key: 12 oz regular beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz spirits, and it's crucial to avoid mixing alcohol with medications or while driving.
Where is Nelson Mandela's house in Only Fools and Horses?
Mandela House, the tower block in which Del Boy and Rodney Trotter live in Only Fools and Horses is actually in Acton, rather than Peckham where the BBC sit-com was set, and is named Harlech Tower.
