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The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington

The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington The Mad Bishop & Bear, located within Paddington Station, is a traditional pub that stands out as a must-visit destination for commuters in London. Adorned with grand wooden fittings and a stunning chandelier, the establishment offers a charming atmosphere that provides a welcome escape from the busy station surroundings. Known for its great food and inviting ambiance, The Mad Bishop & Bear embodies the classic pub experience in a remarkable setting.
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01/06/2026

Tuchel has named his squad. Pick your own and book your table now.

Hugo Spritz, Aperol Spritz & Malfy Spritz.                  More like the ultimate power trio! Like the Powerpuff Girls,...
30/05/2026

Hugo Spritz, Aperol Spritz & Malfy Spritz. More like the ultimate power trio!
Like the Powerpuff Girls, Charlie’s Angels and Destiny’s Child… some things are just stronger in threes.

Sunny days at Paddington Station deserve a spritz in hand, a little gossip at the table and “just one more” energy.

Fresh, fizzy and dangerously easy to drink, come try the trio everyone’s talking about before your train (or conveniently miss it 👀🚆)

See you soon

30/05/2026

Saturday evenings. Best spent in the pub with a freshly-made pizza and a refreshing spritz from our Summer Sipping menu. ☀️

29/05/2026

No airport.
No early alarm.
Make things simple with a summer staycation in one of our pubs with rooms.

For the man who has everything. Skip the socks this year and treat Dad to one of our gift cards.
27/05/2026

For the man who has everything. Skip the socks this year and treat Dad to one of our gift cards.

Chris is hosting his final quiz this evening after an amazing 26 years at The Victoria, Paddington Cheers to Chris for t...
26/05/2026

Chris is hosting his final quiz this evening after an amazing 26 years at The Victoria, Paddington

Cheers to Chris for the laughs, the quizzes and being such a familiar and friendly face behind the mic on so many Tuesday nights.

Raising a glass to you from us all at Fuller's! 🍻

Hot weather in London? Someone check if we’re still in the UK.Cool down at Paddington Station with refreshing spritz coc...
26/05/2026

Hot weather in London? Someone check if we’re still in the UK.
Cool down at Paddington Station with refreshing spritz cocktails and ice-cold drinks.
Start the summer right, start with us!

Keep cool with our Lillet Rosé Spritz. 🍓✨Lillet with Mediterranean tonic, lemon, strawberry, mint and crisp ice.A perfec...
25/05/2026

Keep cool with our Lillet Rosé Spritz. 🍓✨
Lillet with Mediterranean tonic, lemon, strawberry, mint and crisp ice.
A perfect pairing for Shakespeare in the Garden, thanks to .
Tickets still available.

Countdown is on ⏰ The World Cup kicks off on 11th June. Find your nearest pub in our bio and book your table with us onl...
23/05/2026

Countdown is on ⏰
The World Cup kicks off on 11th June.
Find your nearest pub in our bio and book your table with us online.
📸

Sunday plans? We’ve got them covered.Think perfectly roasted meat, crispy golden potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings and ...
23/05/2026

Sunday plans? We’ve got them covered.

Think perfectly roasted meat, crispy golden potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings and gravy so good you’ll be tempted to drink it (we won’t judge 👀). Our roast dinners are packed with authentic flavour, cooked with love, and guaranteed to warm your soul!

Whether you’re travelling through or just fancy the ultimate comfort food feast, come join us at Paddington Station for a proper roast worth loosening your belt for.

Book your table now and let us do the cooking this Sunday.

Summer has arrived in Paddington Station… and so have our new iced drinks! ✨Cool down with an Iced Coffee, sip on a refr...
22/05/2026

Summer has arrived in Paddington Station… and so have our new iced drinks! ✨

Cool down with an Iced Coffee, sip on a refreshing Matcha, or make it extra dreamy with a splash of Caramel or Vanilla syrup.

Whether you’re catching a train, escaping the heat, or just treating yourself, we’ve got the perfect iced pick-me-up waiting for you, crafted with care and ready to keep you cool all summer long.

To- go is also available, just ask the team.

22/05/2026

The heatwave’s landed just in time for the bank holiday weekend.
Best enjoyed in the pub garden, if you ask us. ☀️🍻

Missed your train? Perfect.Time for a Spritz instead!  From the classic Aperol Spritz to a fresh Hugo Spritz (plus a few...
21/05/2026

Missed your train? Perfect.
Time for a Spritz instead!

From the classic Aperol Spritz to a fresh Hugo Spritz (plus a few cheeky surprises ), we’re pouring sunshine by the glass right here in Paddington Station.

Crafted with love, passion, and just the right amount of fizz, they’re the ultimate pre-train, post-train, or “I’ll just have one” drink… famous last words.

So grab your suitcase, grab your mates, and come sip your way through spritz season with us 🥂💛

Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles is coming to our pub gardens this summer. Find your tickets on our we...
21/05/2026

Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles is coming to our pub gardens this summer.
Find your tickets on our website. 🔍

Lasagne and chips.A pub classic for a reason.
19/05/2026

Lasagne and chips.
A pub classic for a reason.

“it’s Tuesday“ is a good enough reason to have a Asahi, right ? One of our all time favourite, brewed with passion, craf...
19/05/2026

“it’s Tuesday“ is a good enough reason to have a Asahi, right ?

One of our all time favourite, brewed with passion, crafted with genius, poured with love ❤️

If you come through Paddington, come and say hi and start your day right.

Same again? 🍻
17/05/2026

Same again? 🍻

16/05/2026

It's a bumper day of sport today. FA Cup Final at Wembley and Big Summer Kick Off at Twickenham. Pop into one of our pubs on your way to the game, or join us and watch it in the pub.

Father’s Day plans? Sorted.Book by 16th June and Dad’s first pint is on us.
16/05/2026

Father’s Day plans? Sorted.
Book by 16th June and Dad’s first pint is on us.

28 days until the World Cup kicks off ⚽🍻Tables are booking up fast, so now’s the time to lock in your match-day plans.Bo...
14/05/2026

28 days until the World Cup kicks off ⚽🍻

Tables are booking up fast, so now’s the time to lock in your match-day plans.

Book now.

Timeless. Start your journey the best way. Peroni pouring every day, all day!
13/05/2026

Timeless.

Start your journey the best way.

Peroni pouring every day, all day!

Have you tried our new pudding menu yet?This one’s a vanilla panna cotta, served with a stunning sunset at , Chiswick.Ha...
09/05/2026

Have you tried our new pudding menu yet?
This one’s a vanilla panna cotta, served with a stunning sunset at , Chiswick.
Hard to say no to.

Nothing beats the bear and an Aperol Spritz on a sunny weekend
09/05/2026

Nothing beats the bear and an Aperol Spritz on a sunny weekend

Museums, parks, pub garden, repeat.City exploring with the whole family made easy with an overnight stay in one of our L...
08/05/2026

Museums, parks, pub garden, repeat.
City exploring with the whole family made easy with an overnight stay in one of our London pubs.

Our sharing platters are ready when you are.Bring a few friends and make a meal of it.
07/05/2026

Our sharing platters are ready when you are.
Bring a few friends and make a meal of it.

Nothing says the weekend after bank holiday like a great pint at the bar
07/05/2026

Nothing says the weekend after bank holiday like a great pint at the bar

Opera, but not as you know it. take over our pub gardens this summer with An Evening of Opera's Greatest Hits. All the o...
06/05/2026

Opera, but not as you know it.

take over our pub gardens this summer with An Evening of Opera's Greatest Hits. All the ones you know and love, sung by big voices in the open air.
Tickets are selling fast - book online.

Steak & Ale Pie = the ultimate comfort hero.Rich, hearty, and basically a hug in pastry form. Served with mash & greens ...
05/05/2026

Steak & Ale Pie = the ultimate comfort hero.
Rich, hearty, and basically a hug in pastry form. Served with mash & greens (but hey, if you’re feeling cheeky… swap it for chips).

Rain or shine, summer or winter, this is an all-year winner and a true taste of the best of British.

19,95£ ? Sign me in.

Out of office still on. Enjoy Bank Holiday Monday with us.
04/05/2026

Out of office still on. Enjoy Bank Holiday Monday with us.

Muddy paws, no problem. 🐾 Find your local dog-friendly pub online.
03/05/2026

Muddy paws, no problem. 🐾 Find your local dog-friendly pub online.

“We’ll just stay for one” 👀Probably.
01/05/2026

“We’ll just stay for one” 👀
Probably.

30/04/2026

Blue skies ✍️ pub garden ✍️ fresh air ✍️ something chilled.
Plus, loads of alcohol-free choices on our new Summer Sipping menu if that’s your thing.

You asked, we listened. Introducing our double-stack burger. 🍔
29/04/2026

You asked, we listened. Introducing our double-stack burger. 🍔

Name a better feeling than a cold beer outside on a sunny day. We'll wait.
27/04/2026

Name a better feeling than a cold beer outside on a sunny day. We'll wait.

FA Cup Semi-Finals this weekend.Get to the bar before kick-off.Find your local showing all the games using our pub finde...
25/04/2026

FA Cup Semi-Finals this weekend.
Get to the bar before kick-off.
Find your local showing all the games using our pub finder in our bio.

📎 MEET THE TEAM TUESDAY Meet Mathilde, our Assistant Manager!Mathilde joined in November ( should be a celebration day i...
14/04/2026

📎 MEET THE TEAM TUESDAY

Meet Mathilde, our Assistant Manager!

Mathilde joined in November ( should be a celebration day in the pub but the boss said no).
She moved from France at 18 years old and started as a waitress for “a few months“ and here we are 8 years later!
Her favourite dish from the menu is the Risotto and her favourite drink is Aperol Spritz!
If you look for her she is probably looking for her GM to pitch him a new idea, answering your bookings enquiry or taking instagram content!

Iconic. Timeless. If you want to know about being *that* beer, ask a pint of London Pride. From 8 am and all day long, w...
14/04/2026

Iconic. Timeless. If you want to know about being *that* beer, ask a pint of London Pride.

From 8 am and all day long, waiting for you.

🚨NEW MENU ALERT ! ✨ Something new is cooking… and we couldn’t wait to share it with you ✨Our brand new menu has official...
09/04/2026

🚨NEW MENU ALERT !

✨ Something new is cooking… and we couldn’t wait to share it with you ✨

Our brand new menu has officially landed.
Think bold flavours, fresh twists, and dishes that are guaranteed to make your tastebuds happy. From rich, slow-cooked goodness to vibrant, feel good plates bursting with flavour, there’s plenty to fall in love with.

And don’t worry… we haven’t said goodbye to your favourites 😉
Some of our most-loved classics are staying right where they belong, because honestly… they were just too good to let go.

Whether you’re here to discover something new or revisit an old favourite, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Come hungry. Leave happy. 💛

Meet Owen, part time Supervisor, full time Cellar and Ale Master, Owen joined us in September and he became an extremely...
07/04/2026

Meet Owen, part time Supervisor, full time Cellar and Ale Master, Owen joined us in September and he became an extremely important part of our team! He is mister “I keep my cool no matter what“ and you can usually find him on Sunday’s, serving our delicious roast! His favourite drink is ESB, his favourite dish is the Beef Roast and if he could be a train it would be a E5 hayabusa bullet train from Japan cos it has a broken nose like he does. ( His words not mine!)

Fun facts about Owen: he speaks Japanese and has the patience of a Saint!

Sunshine in a glass 🌸✨  Take a moment for yourself and indulge in something light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant:...
06/04/2026

Sunshine in a glass 🌸✨

Take a moment for yourself and indulge in something light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant: a chilled glass of rosé. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or catching a train, rosé brings a perfect balance of crisp, fruity notes and feel-good vibes.

Join us and try our range!

Address

1st Floor, Paddington Station
London
W2 1HB

**Travel Directions to Paddington Station, London**

**Public Transport:**
1. **Underground:**
- Take the Bakerloo Line or Circle Line to Paddington Station. The station has direct access to the pub.

2. **Train Services:**
- If you're coming from outside London, you can take a train to Paddington Station from various locations including Heathrow Airport, Reading, and other destinations.

3. **Bus:**
- Several bus routes serve Paddington Station, including numbers 23, 27, 36, 205, and 332. Check local schedules for the most convenient route.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. **By Car:**
- Use your GPS to navigate to Paddington Station. The address is Praed St, London W2 1HQ.

2. **Parking:**
- There are several parking options nearby:
- The NCP Car Park at Praed Street offers paid parking.
- Alternatively, consider street parking in surrounding areas where available (check local regulations).

Make sure to check for any road closures or traffic updates before your journey!

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10:30pm
Friday 8am - 10:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+442074022441

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What people say

The Mad Bishop & Bear in Paddington Station is a true gem for anyone passing through this bustling transport hub. With its beautifully ornate design, featuring grand wooden fittings and a stunning chandelier, the pub exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot to unwind.

Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or simply a place to relax with a drink, The Mad Bishop & Bear delivers on all fronts. Its traditional pub charm provides a welcome respite from the fast-paced environment of the station, allowing you to recharge before continuing your journey.

This pub is not just about aesthetics; it also offers great food that caters to various tastes, ensuring that every visit is enjoyable. The combination of its beautiful setting and excellent service makes The Mad Bishop & Bear a must-visit destination for both commuters and locals alike.