The Bear in City of London, Westminster

Cute, comfortable restaurant/bar. Lovely staff that was kind to us newcomers from the states. Also, a large draught beer selection I hadn't seen elsewhere. The brie on the cheese plate was amazing and my husband enjoyed the Scotch egg 😋

Leuke tent in hartje Paddington. Onwijs veel bieren van de tap en op de fles. Heldere schone Pubmet kundig en vriendelijk personeel.

Long day of traveling capped off by a few pints and a cheeseburger in a local family owned modern pub that is clearly well loved by the locals. There are many beers (around 30!) and we opted for a cold Pilsner from tap on a muggy day. The cheeseburger was served on a brioche bun with lots of different topping options (spicy ketchups, bbq sauce, mayonnaise, mustards) and hit the spot though it was a bit pricey for the quality. Come more for the drink and conversation All told we had 3 pints and one burger with chips for £38

A wide selection (nearly 30 on tap plus more in bottles!) of great beers, with a nice old school pub decor and helpful and friendly staff. It was a good place to come and hide from the heat and rest our feet several times over our stay nearby. Definitely recommended!

We love a good burger and arranged to meet friends for lunch at The Bear based on their great ratings. The pub is modern, the staff were friendly and the beer selection is excellent. Unfortunately our beef burgers were dry, lacked flavour and seasoning and left us feeling underwhelmed. Perhaps it was just a bad day, but not in a hurry to eat there again unfortunately.

Top notch. Great “modern” pub with a local vibe and outstanding beer selection. I’m in London for work often from Seattle. Steps from the Heathrow Express near Paddington Station. Top quality beer. Top quality people. Highly recommend.

We stumbled across this pub during our annual BST Hyde Park visit that we do each year. There is a fantastic range of craft and international beers and we probably had the best burger we've had in London. Could see downstairs in the kitchen the team grinding the beef fresh, and you could tell from the taste. Lots of friendly and helpful staff too, this will be our go to bar for any pre-Hyde Park events in the future!

Fabulous selection of craft beers, friendly team and a cool vibe. We visited twice in one evening it was so good and will definitely make this our go to pub when staying in Paddington.

It’s always a pleasure to be in this pub, which thoroughly deserves its 5/5 rating. I love the atmosphere, the staff and the ever/changing range of beers.

The cheeseburger was ok, meat could be better. Ordering at the bar and served to your table There is no interaction with waiters, which is a good thing sometimes. There were not many food options on the menu, but they were just right. It's a good place to chill owned by 2 school friends.

Glad we booked as the pub was heaving! Had the cluck burger which was chicken and honey mustard and the rump burger (a regular beef burger) and it was divine. Lots of beer on tap (as to be expected) They only sell bottles or Prosecco and use IR for cocktails so you can’t get a glass

We booked ahead for lunch with friends including a 4 and 8 year old. Service good, beer and wine recommendations good so was the burger menu. Healthy portions and nice clean environment so would recommend. Just note it is all craft products so no mainstream beers and wines etc. I’m not a fan but found a very palatable wine and was happy. Staff were great and very helpful,

I can’t believe such a gem located close to Paddington station exists. Great selection of drinks, not only beers, and pub food. Staff is very friendly and help you navigate their broad selection with ease. Downstairs Den is less noisy compared to the main bar area. My only small ick would be the music is on the older side but then you come here to chat.

Absolute gem! Lovely find next to Paddington station. Independent pub with a huge array of craft beer. Friendly, trendy and cracking food. Try it 🥳

Quelle belle découverte. De bons burgers, un grand choix de bières. Une équipe et des conseils au top. Recommandé à 100% pour vivre une bonne soirée à Paddington.

Very nice pub. Lots of different beers from dark to light beers. Very nice to sitt downstairs where it was not that crowdy. Smiling and kind imployes

Cena per 2. Menu abbastanza ricco ma da mangiare solo hamburger. Varietà infinita di birre e personale molto cordiale. Un po' lungo il servizio. Ci tornerei volentieri per provare nuove birre e altri tipi di hamburger.

Great location as we stepped out of the station straight into Craft Beer Co. Maybe I got lucky with my choice of beer which was the best IPA I’ve had in ages (called Yes). My wife’s vodka & orange was perfect too. Great atmosphere before heading to Hammersmith Apollo from a night of comedy.

We stayed near the pub. We stopped for dinner on the first evening and happily returned the following evenings. Very friendly and cheerful staff. Great food, very good beers and very family and fun atmosphere.

Great independent pub, fantastic beer selection and champagne no less !! Food is also good and staff can explain the best beers to try

Great place: kind people and wonderful craft beer for all tribes. The hazy NEIPA I got was out of this world. Few locations around London.

Ho trovato questo pub nei dintorni del mio hotel e devo dire che non è stata una brutta scelta. Panini di buona qualità e patatine ottime, la birra si può scegliere sotto vari gusti, ho preso una birra simile alla Heineken e non era per niente male. La cosa migliore del locale sono sicuramente i baristi che sono stati molto gentili e disponibili dato anche il vuoto linguistico, anche se non mi era arrivato il panini che avevi chiesto.

Fantastic bar with a huge range of beers. Also serve champagne by the glass which was reasonably priced 👍 Food was amazing…one of the best burgers I’ve eaten in a long time, good portions too. Spotlessly clean bar and pleasant staff 10/10 😃

Popped in to sample the beer and what a selection Truly the top place to drink and price was reasonable too

Had an excellent burger at this pub which is located right around the corner from Paddington station and the Paddington Hilton. Pub had a great selection of beers on tap to choose from. Bartenders were super friendly and helpful in describing the available beers. Great place for a meal or drink or both!!

Popped in for lunch and a couple of beers. Loved this little Wes Anderson does a pub place. It’s so cute. Very friendly service and a great range of beers. We also had burger & chips which were very tasty & fully satisfied. We will return.

Such a lovely pub! The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks. Warm and friendly, happy place with great ambience!

Nice British pub with 2 floors. Huge range of craft beers but food took 1 star in my opinion. Burger good but not excellent.

Situated on the site of the dated Cork and Bottle wine bar, the Bear offers a wonderful range of craft beer in a comfortable setting. No frills food and friendly staff. Not for people with mobility problems.

Our first time visiting The Bear Pub and we certainly were not disappointed. Huge selection of craft beers Gins and Cocktails hard to choose. You can have a cute little glass of the beers to try if you can’t choose. We had The burgers and they were absolutely amazing and very generous. Presentation was excellent. Great staff and service . Love the decor and atmosphere. Will certainly be back .

Stopped off at The Bear en route to North London. Really great vibe to the place, staff were friendly and helpful and the decor is beautifully done. Amazing range of real ales as well as wine/spirits. Burger was tasty with nice selection of sides.

Brilliant little craft beer pub. Decor is sweet and relaxing, food looked great and wide selection of craft beers.

We went in December 2022 a couple of days after they first opened & couldn’t fault the service, we have just been again in November 2023 & same friendly service. Food was very good would definitely recommend. Will return again next year.

It's a lovely pub Very friendly, clean, Iive not far so we definitely coming again and bringing friends

What a superb selection of cask ales and craft beers, an evening visit is not long enough to make dent in the long list. Highly recommend a visit.

Absolutely more than you would expect. Quality & quantity with cask, keg & bottles. Great beer menu on each table.& staff very knowledgeable! Will definitely be returning...

Friendly, welcoming and fantastic selection of beers. Staff and patrons all seemed genuinely cheerful and food options satisfied 2 kids, a grandma and parents, with decent plant based options and a wide selection

What a great modern pub. Like, magnificent. Rather than lost all the great stood about it, it would be quicker to let you know what's not great: nothing. It's all good. Awesome selection of great beers served by lovely staff and really good burger and...

Really nice pub with good atmosphere and friendly staff. There was a wide choice of drinks and it is reasonably priced for the area.

The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the authentic brewery memorabilia in all the rooms together with being able to view the cellar!

No TV, just people chatting and some music usually at level not preventing conversations. Nice and friendly staff. Nice cider, nice wines, good burger and chips, love the bloody Mary ketchup. Have now been quite a few times and the quality and service has remained....

So glad we stopped in shortly before closing and enjoyed a pint of bitter. The staff was very friendly and the place is inviting. Great beer selection (the Mister Squirrel Premium Bitter was delicious). Our hotel is on the next street and I think we'll...

If you love beer this is the place for you. There are dozens to choose from. If you like elevated pub food in a bright modern environment, this is also the place for you. We had a burger and a chicken ‘burger’ and they were...

Extremely well run pub - staff very attentive, fast and helpful, and kept very clean with nice decor. Beers are excellent and good choice of burgers with nice chips. Always leave happy and full with craft beer thirst well quenched

Read some reviews about the burgers so gave it a try. The staff were very welcoming but the burger at £15 was bland and a bit tastless definitely didn't inspire me to eat there again though they have got an amazing selection of beers.

This is a lively spot with a great selection of beers on cask and keg. Tables inside and out. Food menu is mostly burgers & accompaniments. Very close to Paddington mainline station, so very convenient for pre-train beers.

Really wide range of beers in this pub, close to Paddington. Way ahead of most of the pubs close by that are chain-owned tourist traps. Attracts the ‘cool crowd’ and expect to see funky, tailored beards, but really friendly staff and definitely worth a visit....

This used to be a different place to come to but we just popped passed and it is under new ownership. Well what a surprise it’s bright reasonable priced ( considering it’s right near the station) and Ned served with a smile and even asked...

Best place we could find near Paddington and not at all disappointed. Great service, snacks, drinks in a well loved and clean venue. Nice one :)

Great selection of beers and nice people. It was great seeing a variety on tap rather than just the beers of some overlord.

Probably my third or fourth visit in an area where decent pubs are hard to find. The cask beer has always been very good and the team behind the bar are outstanding, even when rushed off their feet. One change I would suggest is to...

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good range of draft beers and ciders. Food good too. Will return next time I’m down in Paddington.

Very good American whiskey selection and excellent burgers. Beer selection is top notch if you are looking for independent breweries in the UK and EU. Really liked the fact they are focused on supporting local independent producers.

Fabulous... service, food, beer, music and vibes. The staff are just lovely. Constantly on the go and nothing too much trouble 😁

Just what a weary welsh traveller was looking for. The choice, quality of beer, information, spirit, ambience, music, staff, all absolutely spot on.

Great selection of beers ….and champagne ! Very independent establishment with excellent helpful , knowledgeable staff . Will be back Oh, food good and locally sourced also

Friendly staff, great decor, alternative eighties music and delicious vegan and veggie burgers and great wine!

We had some time spare before catching our train home, so decided to try this pub. What a great find. The choice of beers and spirits is fantastic, with something to suit all tastes. We also had the burgers, and these were delicious. I really...

Very friendly team & good variety of sauces. Lovely experience. Great choice of colours, furniture and lighting.

We popped in here after dinner for a quick drink. It was busy but there are some little booths inside which can squeeze in two people so no need to stand. Lots of beer options, and even better, lots of champagne options. Champagne by the...

Lovely quaint pub, nice relaxing vibe short walk from Paddington station, The staff are friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, a vast array of real & craft ale on Tap as well as cocktails, wine & Champagne all leading to a superb drinking experience. For the hungry...

If the «Cajun» is anything to go by, this place really deserves the good reviews for the food (strictly burgers). Friendly staff, good selection of beers (and some wine).

A must go. Local family owned with great food, craft beers, and service. Not sure the names, but some of the smoothest beer I’ve tasted.

So friendly, so nice. The beer was excellent and the pork pie was delicious. A friendly, neighborhood feel! Would go back again, if we could!

Good range of beer from a range of breweries. Staff on hand to make recommendations and match your preference to a beer. Wish we had one of these locally where I live!

Fantastic new pub with a an always great selection of Ales on the handpubs. My third visit. I will be back.

Gorgeous cocktails and great beer. Fab mix of lagers and craft ales. Casual and friendly bar - dog friendly! Highly recommend.

My husband and I are having a mini break in London to see a concert. We arrived at our hotel and saw a flyer for this pub, burgers always go down well so my husband rang up for a reservation. They were happy to accomodate...

Great Selection of beers, good food and accommodating staff. Volume was a little high but not problem.

We were staying in Paddington and tried several pubs hoping to find real ale. The Bear welcomed us and has several good ale options, in addition to other beers, wine and cocktails. We returned several times and didn't have any food but enjoyed the good...

Fantastic pub, here in London on a visit for a couple of days and found this pub on the first night. Haven't been anywhere else. The beer is great, the food is great and so is the service and atmosphere. The choice of beer is...

A friend suggested I drop in here before catching my train. So glad I did. Had a couple of excellent pints of Bitter Seas by NorthDown Brewery--recommended to me by the excellent, friendly, well-informed barman when I asked for something bitter. Amber, hazy, smooth head...

The moment you walk in this bar you feel at home. The decor, music and super friendly staff were all everything you could want. Amazing selection of craft beers catering for every taste. And burger was super tasty. Can’t rate this place highly enough!

Lovely place, calm and welcoming. I really recommend this pub! An extensive range of exciting beers from all over the world.

Great find. Decent cider at a very reasonable price for central London. Burgers were top notch. Will definitely be back when in Paddington.

Second visit to this great pub! Fantastic range of cask and keg beers and even house champagne by the glass! On the first visit the manager was happy for us to share a burger and the chef halved it and put on two separate plates...

A great spot for drinks, busy, good atmosphere, amazing staff! A special shout out to Kieran and John who always are super friendly and helpful as are the other staff!

What a great, modern pub! Not so dark and oldfashioned as many pubs. The staff was super friendly and remembered what I had to drink the day before. Good advice on the drinks. Anytime again!

Pub was very clean and tidy. Sold a wide range of lagers and ales. Staff were friendly. Rose wine wasn’t too bad either.

Love it here! Great vegan burgers. So many beers and the staff is lovely! Will definitely be back :)

I had a friend who was trying to catch a plane at Heathrow, so we thought the Bear Pub at Paddington would be an ideal location to have a quick pint before his flight. And it was. We actually ended up trying a few different...

Cozy bar with an amazing variaty of beers to choose from and helpful staff. On tap you can find loads of beers that satisfy every taste. The staff are friendly and earger to help in choosing the best beer for you. Recommend!

Great and clean place, even better staff :) Good selection to choose drinks from. Great atmosphere, would love to back.

A breath of fresh air for the pub business. Excellent selection of craft beers served by very knowledgeable friendly staff topped off with a delicious burger.

Incredible! Best burger I’ve ever had…and the best fries and the best pint! Had the Heat burger and pint(a) of Jack Back. Burger was thick, juicy and flavourful. Fries perfectly crisp, BBQ sauce perfect. Beer really hoppy, but very clean tasting. This place should/will be...

My brother and I came into the pub after the football match on Sunday evening, we had three rounds of drink and some food which was delicious, but then we were asked to leave when another couple of fans came in, and sat on the...

I was based just around the corner from the Bear on a short trip to London and so this became my bar of choice for a night cap or pre-dinner drinks. As a craft beer fan I was impressed by the large range on offer,...

They have a large selection of beers on tap and the environment is very nice. We enjoyed the Parmesan truffle fries. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Great beers and really nice environment. If you want to drink a good beer with an excellent vibe so come here. I also recommend the hamburgers and chips. Great vibes in this independent business and I had a great time with my husband.

Wow this place is great! Our first pub visited after landing in town today and what a perfect choice. Great location, great decor, great staff, great selection and all round good vibez! Tasty beers, tasty burgers and happy guests... what more do you want.

We had a couple of hours to kill before our return train trip so sitting in a truly awful pub not far away we decided to google near by pubs and this is what came up. Run by knowledgeable young men who knew their product...

A random search on Google Maps brought us to this pub, what a hidden gem! My partners eyes were huge as he took in the large array of beers and stouts on offer. I ordered a coke but he chose a coconut stout, apparently likened...

I remember the Gyngleboy bar on the same site. It wasn't very good. The opposite is true of The Bear. It's craft beer heaven (my fave, the Deya, is a treat for the tastebuds). Much more homely than the cavernous BrewDog that is quite close...

Tired out at the end of a day’s travelling, we landed at The Bear after seeing the top Trip-Advisor rating. In short, it is well-deserved. A truly amazing array of exceptionally tasty beers - and if you’re in doubt, they’re happy if you ask to...

Popped in for a quick drink before having to catch a train. Had a lovely pint of the titanic plum porter and the service from the staff was exemplary. Pub was busy and had a nice warm atmosphere which was amazing seeing as they had...

Stumbled across this bar on New Year’s Eve whilst staying in london for the weekend. Vast amount of ales, kind & friendly bar staff and the loveliest of atmospheres - could sit in here all day ♥️

I always appreciate when i find kindness in people. Nowadays is not so easy to find. The pub is well organised and good looking inside. A good list of beers. And the girls working here are very smiling.

Tasty food with a large selection of beer. Great friendly vibe from the workers and patrons! Support a local indie pub while having a great time.

The Bear opened locally to me and instantly became my ‘happy place’. The range of 36 craft beers and real ales speaks for itself. But, in addition, it’s cool, and the staff are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and clearly enjoy themselves. The manager and company Co-founder,...

I’ve been in here a couple of times recently as I traveled through London. Immaculately clean, very welcoming staff and a huge range of well kept beer, both cask and draft. Toilets are spotless. Not eaten here but those pies on the bar look amazing!...