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Porchester, Paddington

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Operator: Young's
88 Bishop's Bridge Road, Paddington, W2 5AA (View on Google Map)
(020) 7229 2886
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The site was originally licensed in 1826 and rebuilt in 1862. It was opened out in 2014 to provide a light and airy interior with mixed seating and a raised bar area. Last refurbed in 2023. Modern prints, exposed brickwork, wooden floor. Wheelchair access and disabled toilet.

One or two cask ales and a good selection of craft beers; the food offering includes brunch, Porchester Pie and Sunday roasts. The licence allows sale of alcohol from 10am except Sundays (noon).

Historic Interest

Whitbread acquired the Royal Oak in 1955; it was an early 'theme' pub as well as having an early espresso Venetian coffee bar; and the murals were painted by a leading trompe d'oelist named Peter Stebbing. Paddington was chosen as the location for this particular coffee-bar experiment because "In a neighbourhood where many Continentals live who enjoy a coffee and liqueur, and were born boulevardiers, The Venetian meets an evident need. It should have a particular appeal to the ‘under twenties’."

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Royal Oak
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
18/06/2025
Last surveyed
04/10/2014
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
WLD/16128
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted once.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Porchester, Paddington.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Young's

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations shown, see venue website
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard at the back
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 6pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Night Wednesday
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (850m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Royal Oak

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