Pubs with private dining rooms in Bayswater don’t need a PR campaign. They’ve been here long enough. Just off Queensway you’ll find wood-panelled locals where the menu hasn’t changed much in years—and that’s a compliment. Others have gone the other way: gastropub leanings, hotel polish, padded banquettes and waiters who know their Chablis. It’s a strange mix, and it works. Paddington’s five minutes away, Hyde Park’s across the street, and the crowd? A rotating cast of media types, tourists who got lucky, and locals who know which pub actually does a good steak. If you’re after a spot for a small dinner, team catch-up or a proper sit-down that doesn’t scream “event,” Bayswater’s got the keys—you just need to know where to knock.