Pub in Paddington

Fountains Abbey

109 Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1RL
Closest station: Paddington, about 7 min walk

Temporarily closed when last checked.That was in October 2024. It may have reopened: check with the pub before you go.

4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,911 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Fountains Abbey, Paddington

About Fountains Abbey

Victorian pub with original tile & leaded windows, former haunt of biologist Sir Alexander Fleming.

Busy 1895 pub facing St. Mary’s Hospital, from which much trade is drawn. The name derives not from the famous ruins in Yorkshire but from springs in the area and former ownership of the land by Westminster Abbey. There is a large lounge bar with raised, railed-in seating at one end and an ornamental fireplace at the other. Can be noisy. Was Tavistock’s between 1986 and 1995 before reverting to its original, 1823, name. Restaurant and function room on the first floor.

After a pint or two this pub is handily placed for a visit to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum in the hospital opposite; Fleming discovered penicillin here in 1928 (limited opening hours for museum, check first).

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sports TV
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Cask Marque
  • Function Room
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Smoking: Tables outside
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Mon–Thu
11:00-23:00
Fri and Sat
11:00-24:00
Sun
12:00-22:30

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Greene King
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7723 2364

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,911 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Charlie Flemingon Google, June 2024

    I am NO relative of Alexander Fleming. Honest review LOL. Well clearly Alexander had good taste. Drinks were great and so was the food. Picture of empty plates as it was too good to let go cold and faff around taking pictures. Atmosphere is great it is an old pub and feels like stepping back in time... The is a telly for sports though. I was here on a Sunday and it was mellow and relaxing... Great looking out the window at the hustle and bustle. Table 11 is great as it is near the door but on a raised platform. The range of seating is great depending on your visit. Tall bar tables and…

  • 3 out of 5Andrew G. Ton Google, July 2024

    A Warm Welcome Awaits at the Historic Fountains Abbey Pub Stepping into the Fountains Abbey pub feels like stepping back in time. This Victorian gem, steeped in history (rumored to be a favorite haunt of Sir Alexander Fleming, the inventor of penicillin!), offers a warm welcome and friendly service from the moment you walk through the door. Catching a Game or a Bite? Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle and catch the latest game on their TVs (perfect for sports fans!), or simply enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends, the Fountains Abbey caters to all. Head…

  • 4 out of 5Ace Rimmeron Google, February 2024

    Lovely pub to visit. Good selection of drinks, nice food and very friendly staff. We opted for the steak pie which was well presented, arrived in good time and tasted delicious. My only criticism is that the pie would benefit from having more steak in it. Definitely worth a visit, and it's family friendly. 4/5

  • 1 out of 5john knighton Google, July 2024

    Embarrassing that they served the food, potatoes either Raw or not defrosted, Yorkshire pudding that knife couldn't get through, and meat was so tough, genuinely the worst excuse for food ever, the bar staff never even apologised when I spoke about it.

  • 4 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, November 2023

    The Fountains Abbey, a fine Greene King pub on Prayed Street, opposite the main entrance to St Mary's hospital. Busy as anything, lots of football supporters watching the screens with partisan enthusiasm. All good. A fine selection of cask and keg ales on offer, great service from everyone behind the bar, thanks to all.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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