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About The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington
The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington is a pub on the upper level of Paddington station in London, housed in a glass enclosure. A balcony overlooks the station, and train times are shown inside, so travellers can check departures without leaving their seat. The decor carries a railway theme, with nods to the railways in the logo, and a chandelier is part of the interior. The menu runs to 86 dishes, including Battered Haddock, Tartare Sauce & Chips and the Fuller's All Day Full Breakfast, with burgers and pasta alongside. A restaurant area has table service, and the pub has many tables. The Sunday roast includes a Duo of Roast with chicken supreme and sirloin of beef.
Good to know
“Airy station bar with ornate decor and a chandelier, serving a British pub menu and craft beers.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Menu & Prices
86 dishes · mains £3–27- Beef Burger & Chips£9.95
- Chicken Fillet Burger & Chips£9.95
- Fusilli Pesto Pasta£9.95
- Battered Haddock, Tartare Sauce & Chips£9.95
- Sausage & Mash£9.95
- Fuller's All Day Full Breakfast£17.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention onion rings, burger, duo of roast and triple-cooked chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention onion rings, burger, duo of roast and triple-cooked chips.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the location on the upper level of Paddington station, praising it as somewhere to kill time between trains, with a balcony overlooking the concourse and train times shown inside. Food is the next draw: one diner calls the Sunday Duo of Roast with chicken supreme and sirloin of beef some of the best British food in London, while others single out crispy onion rings, triple-cooked chips, a messy but delicious burger, crispy cauliflower bites and a breakfast. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the beer selection gets several good mentions. The main complaint comes from one reviewer, who says the waitress seemed unsure of the menu, swapped the Caesar salad's anchovies for chicken instead of removing them, and charged extra for it. The same reviewer found the salad's egg undercooked and slimy, though the food arrived quickly. One reviewer notes the pub is always busy, but with so many tables a seat is usually found.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the location on the upper level of Paddington station, praising it as somewhere to kill time between trains, with a balcony overlooking the concourse and train times shown inside. Food is the next draw: one diner calls the Sunday Duo of Roast with chicken supreme and sirloin of beef some of the best British food in London, while others single out crispy onion rings, triple-cooked chips, a messy but delicious burger, crispy cauliflower bites and a breakfast. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the beer selection gets several good mentions. The main complaint comes from one reviewer, who says the waitress seemed unsure of the menu, swapped the Caesar salad's anchovies for chicken instead of removing them, and charged extra for it. The same reviewer found the salad's egg undercooked and slimy, though the food arrived quickly. One reviewer notes the pub is always busy, but with so many tables a seat is usually found.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I really enjoy coming here with my work colleagues. It’s a great place to relax, have a drink and catch up after work. The atmosphere and staff are always welcoming, and it’s location is especially convenient when waiting for the train. Definitely a pub I’m happy to come back to”
- Google user
“The pub is always busy, but with so many tables you’ll usually find a seat. We sat in the ‘restaurant’ area with table service. The waitress seemed a bit unsure of the menu — she didn’t know you could add mushrooms to the burger, and she swapped the anchovies in the Caesar salad for chicken instead of just removing them, so we ended up paying extra for something we didn’t want. That said, the food came out really quickly and was genuinely tasty. The onion rings were super crispy, the triple-cooked chips were spot on, and the burger was messy but delicious. The only issue with the Caesar salad (apart from the forementioned chicken) was the egg was undercooked with egg white / yolk mixing with the salad giving it an rather off putting slimy taste. Overall, I’d definitely recommend it — a great spot to kill time while waiting for yet another delayed or cancelled train!”
- Google user
“I really liked this pub. The food was good, the employees were nice and the beer selection was great. just a perfect spot to kill some time with your luggage before you head to the airport.”
- Google user
“I love this place. All the staff are very friendly and tentative! Food is very good quality and just what the doctor ordered for any journey! And as it quite clearly says on the sign, You wouldn’t worry how early it is at an airport….why is it any difference at a train station! Agreed! Thank you!!🤙🏻”
- Google user
“By far some of the best British food I’ve tried in London. It’s Sunday — roast day — and I had the Duo of Roast: chicken supreme and sirloin of beef, with amazing vegetables and sauces. I also tried their crispy cauliflower bites, which were tasty too. The setting is lovely as well — really nice and spacious, with a balcony overlooking Paddington station. A great spot for a proper Sunday roast.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Bars near The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington
- Skylark Roof Garden4.61,0510.4 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
aegean sharing platter, rooftop views, slow drink service
- Sir John Balcombe Marylebone4.31,0540.8 mi
steak dishes, lunchtime food and drink deal, beef pie and vegetables
- Lord's Tavern4.37020.9 miWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, lord's cheese burger, fixed lunch menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Bishop & Bear, PaddingtonWheelchair accessible | 4.21,775 | — | onion rings, burger, duo of roast |
| Skylark Roof GardenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,051 | 0.4 mi | aegean sharing platter, rooftop views, slow drink service |
| Sir John Balcombe Marylebone | 4.31,054 | 0.8 mi | steak dishes, lunchtime food and drink deal, beef pie and vegetables |
| Lord's TavernWheelchair accessible | 4.3702 | 0.9 mi | fish and chips, lord's cheese burger, fixed lunch menu |
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