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Heron W2-1 Aug 2017. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-08-2017
Image: Heron W2-1 Aug 2017. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-08-2017
Heron W2 swingsign Aug 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 06-08-2017
Image: Heron W2 swingsign Aug 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 06-08-2017
Heron W2-3 Aug 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 06-08-2017
Image: Heron W2-3 Aug 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 06-08-2017
Heron W2-2 Aug 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 06-08-2017
Image: Heron W2-2 Aug 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 06-08-2017

Heron, Paddington

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Operator: Independent
Norfolk Crescent, Paddington, W2 2DN (View on Google Map)
(020) 7724 8463
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Built in 1972 as part of the Hyde Park Estate, the one room bar interior whilst spacious has the cosy feel of a Swiss chalet. A silver birch shelters the adjacent beer-garden, heated in winter. As well as cask ale (two in winter otherwise one handpump may be devoted to Weston's Old Rosie cider) there's a range of bottled and keg craft ales available. Three large screens await your sporting interest: the sound levels are kept moderately low and unobtrusive. There is a downstairs Thai restaurant; it supplies the food in the bar.

The internationally-famous Handlebar Club meets here on the first Friday of the month. The club was founded in 1947 in the dressing room of comedian Jimmy Edwards at The Windmill Theatre in London. There were 10 founder members, including Jimmy Edwards and script-writer and raconteur Frank Muir. The Heron has pictures from the Handlebar Club's history adorning its walls, plus a good range of interior fittings from the nearby now-closed Windsor Castle, the Club's previous home.

Historic Interest

The pub is built at the foot of the Water Gardens Estate, a 1960s luxury gated development designed by Trehearne and Norman, Preston and Partners for the Church Commissioners. Originally belonging to the Bishop of London, the Hyde Park Estate triangular area saw considerable development in the 19th century, passing to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners in 1836. World War II damage led to re-building post-war to the general plan of Charles Anthony Minoprio (designer of the Whitgift Centre Croydon, planner of Crawley and other town and city plans and masterplans in the UK and overseas). Many of the early-19th century terraces were demolished starting in 1957, to be replaced by high density yet expensive private housing in partnership with Wates, property companies controlled by Max Rayne, and Basil & Howard Samuel. While neither the pub nor the Water Gardens are listed, they are adjacent to the Bayswater Conservation Area.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Fountains
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
05/09/2024
Last surveyed
17/08/2016
Leasehold owner
Old Parrs Head Ltd
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
WLD/16591
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
There's a narrow terrace at the front, and garden at the side, both with tables and chairs.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separately-run Thai restaurant in the basement
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
TfL: (6, 7, 16, 23, 36, 98, 414, 436)
Nearby Station (500m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Edgware Road (Circle & District Line)

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