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Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington

Upper Level, The Lawn, Paddington Station Concourse, Paddington, W2 1HB (Directions)
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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 cask ales from the Fuller's stable, the pub often keeps guest ales from around the GWR network. 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
Premises Comment
Operator
Fuller's
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
19/04/2024
Last surveyed
25/02/2020
Pub ID
WLD/15923
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
09:00-22:00
09:00-15:00 & 16:00-21:00
Tuesday
09:00-22:00
09:00-15:00 & 16:00-21:00
Wednesday
09:00-22:00
09:00-15:00 & 16:00-21:00
Thursday
09:00-22:30
09:00-15:00 & 16:00-21:00
Friday
08:00-22:30
08:00-21:00
Saturday
08:00-22:30
08:00-21:00
Sunday
09:00-21:00
09:00-21:00
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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
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Harry's Haymaker (Aug 23)
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15% off cask 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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