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Opens Mon at 9:00am
Operator: Fuller's
66 Bayswater Road, Paddington, W2 3PH (View on Google Map)
(020) 7262 5204
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Once a coaching inn dating from 1721, and facing onto Hyde Park across Bayswater Road, this is the only surviving relic of the Flora Gardens, later known as Victoria Gardens. It is one of many pubs claiming to be the one where condemned prisoners took their last drink on the route from Newgate Prison to the gallows at Tyburn Tree (unlikely as both sites were much further east!). Rebuilt in the mid nineteenth century and grade II listed, it was last refurbished in March 2018.

The interior is partly wood-panelled with an ornate rear skylight and a raised eating area, with a more formal restaurant area upstairs, leading to a terrace overlooking Kensington Gardens. There is a botanical/avian/historical theme to the decor.

The food offering includes breakfasts, sandwiches, a kids menu, and Sunday roasts.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England entry 1066480.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
09/12/2024
Last surveyed
03/03/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
WLD/15981
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Star - Hophead TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice.
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Swan, Paddington.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - ESB TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB Premium Bitter • 5.5% Spotted 4 times.
Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Swan, Paddington.

ABV 5.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 4 times.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Swan, Paddington.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - Oliver's Island TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's - Oliver's Island
Fuller's - Oliver's Island Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Fuller's - Oliver's Island
Fuller's - Oliver's Island

This beer is served regularly at Swan, Paddington.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star (varies) , Fuller's (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
inc toilet on ground floor
Function Room Function Room
80 in balcony bar
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (550m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Lancaster Gate

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