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Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington

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Operator: Fuller's
Upper Level, The Lawn, Paddington Station Concourse, Paddington, W2 1HB (View on Google Map)
(020) 7402 2441
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Opened in 1999 and located on the Upper Mezzanine above The Lawn (the second floor level of the mainly eating and drinking complex) at the front (Praed Street side) of the station, the pub is reached via two sets of escalators, stairs or a lift.

The traditional interior features a long bar, mirrors, and old photographs of the station, with train information screens and two TVs for sports and there are cafe-style seats outside. The raised area up stairs to the left of the entrance is a designated dining area and the raised areas can also be hired for events.

As well as real ales from the Fuller's stable, the pub often keeps guest ales from along the GWR line. There is a tempting menu available.

The pub does not get too crowded, even in the rush hour. Note that the bar may close early if there are football crowds passing through, and also note that before 10am the licence states that alcohol can be served only with a meal.

The pub was the local CAMRA branch's Pub of the Year in 2015.

Historic Interest

The Paddington Station building dates from 1854 and The Lawn was once the garden of the station manager's cottage.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/02/2020
Leasehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Freehold owner
Network Rail
Pub ID
WLD/15923
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 3:00pm & 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm & 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00pm & 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 3:00pm & 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Star - Hophead TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted once
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - ESB TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB Premium Bitter • 5.5% Spotted twice
Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 5.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Gales - HSB TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Gales - Seafarers TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers Session Bitter • 3.6%
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers

This beer is served regularly at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - Oliver's Island TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's - Oliver's Island
Fuller's - Oliver's Island Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Fuller's - Oliver's Island
Fuller's - Oliver's Island

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Major events only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Disabled WC via lift
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
semi-private parts of the pub may be reserved
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Harry's Haymaker (Aug 23)
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15% off real ales
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
London Buses: 7; 23, 27, 36, 205, 332, 436
Nearby Station (50m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
London Paddington

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