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The Mad Bishop & Bear

Pub

Paddington Station, 1st Floor, London, W2 –
Paddington Station (0.1 mi)
From £25
per person
Up to 187
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Mad Bishop & Bear

Semi-Private Area at The Mad Bishop & Bear

Semi-Private Area
Event Space
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Semi-private area
26 seats
30 standing
Semi-Private Area in The Mad Bishop & Bear (Event Space); a partitioned, quieter dining zone set apart from the main bar. Design: The space features varnished wooden floors, tongue-and-groove wall panelling and a mix of high-backed velvet booths and patterned upholstered chairs that form small seating bays. The lighting is warm and low, emphasisin...
Alcohol licence until 22:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £25 per person
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Entire Venue at The Mad Bishop & Bear

Entire Venue
Pub
·
Whole venue
187 seats
300 standing
Our venue offers a warm and inviting pub atmosphere with elegant touches, perfect for hosting large gatherings. Spanning approximately 200 sqm, the space accommodates up to 300 guests standing, with a mix of plush seating and a fully stocked bar. The classic white walls and wood accents give it a timeless charm, making it an excellent choice for ...
Alcohol licence until 22:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £8000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:00
from £8000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:00
from £8000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:00
from £8000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:00
from £25 per person
Thursday
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:30
from £8000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Friday
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:30
from £8000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Saturday
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 – 22:30
from £11000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
8:00 – 22:30
from £25 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 per person
Entire Venue
9:00 – 21:00
from £11000 min. spend
Semi-Private Area
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 187
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Mad Bishop & Bear

The Mad Bishop & Bear is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Mad Bishop & Bear is a railway-themed pub characterised by ornate fittings, a chandelier and an airy, high-ceilinged interior.

Venue highlights: An open-plan dining and bar layout provides flexible seating configurations amid timber panelling and decorative detailing. The large bar stocks craft beers and cask ales while in-house catering serves a British pub menu that includes multiple vegetarian and vegan options. Lift access to all floors supports accessibility for event arrivals.

Best for: Drink-led receptions and beer tastings, casual private dining and group lunches, informal corporate networking.

Location: Paddington Station concourse provides a major rail and Underground interchange, making onward travel straightforward for guests.

What guests say: The in-house catering delivers generous portions of classic British dishes served promptly. The staff provide friendly, efficient service and the venue is kept clean and well presented.

FAQ

At The Mad Bishop & Bear, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Mad Bishop & Bear is located at Paddington Station, in Paddington, London. The nearest metro station is Paddington Station.

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