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Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Unit 53, 5 Merchant Square, Paddington, W2 1AS (View on Google Map)

Previous a bar named KuPP and then a smokehouse restaurant, this has now become a JDW site named Sir Alexander Fleming; the name has been taken from another (now closed) pub further south in Paddington. Unlike very many other JDW sites this is not a splendid conversion of a heritage building, but is on the ground floor of an almost new building and not as big as many 'Spoons.

The entrance, on the pathway alongside the canal cul-de-sac basin, leads into a bar with picture windows overlooking the water and across to parts of St. Mary's Hospital. The interior is very modern with mustard coloured exposed brick and screed walls, then titmouse blue or mushroom paint; the floor has a typical JDW unique patterned carpet then terrazzo flooring around the bar. There is a lot of exposed ductwork, photos and prints of the area from yesteryear, and a mixture of furniture styles including some booth-style banquettes. Lighting is bright, coming from various lamp styles. WCs are reported quite small, and access is down steps between the bar and the open kitchen.

Six handpumps offer cask ales but possibly with a smaller choice than other London 'Spoons.

Breakfast is served from opening time until noon; and the main menu food service starts at 11.30am. Note that alcohol may not be served until 10am, or noon on Sundays.

Historic Interest

Sir Alexander Fleming first observed and named penicillin in 1928 whilst working at nearby St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington. Its development was carried out at Oxford University just in time for the "wonder drug" to save many lives in the latter stages of World War II. As at mid-2025 the hospital was planning for the Fleming Centre – a new, state-of-the-art research and public engagement hub.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
KuPP
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
03/10/2025
Last surveyed
30/09/2025
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
Canal & River Trust
Pub ID
WLD/16806
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Monday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Twickenham - The Naked Ladies TasteMatch Prediction

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Twickenham - The Naked Ladies
Twickenham - The Naked Ladies Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted once.
Twickenham - The Naked Ladies
Twickenham - The Naked Ladies

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter Session Porter • 4.9% Spotted once.
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 4.9%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Portobello - Market Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Portobello - Market Porter
Portobello - Market Porter Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.6% Spotted 10 times.
Portobello - Market Porter
Portobello - Market Porter

Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 4.6%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter
Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter Session Porter • 4% Spotted 5 times.
Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter
Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Sir Alexander Fleming, Paddington.

ABV 4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Portobello (varies) , Ringwood - Fortyniner


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Canalside seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 10pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Step-free access
Smoking Smoking
pavement tables
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Twice yearly
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (400m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)
London Paddington

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