Pub in Paddington
Monkey Puzzle
30 Southwick Street, Paddington, W2 1JQClosest station: Edgware Road, about 8 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,799 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Monkey Puzzle
Large local pub and beer garden with namesake tree, serving a Modern British pub grub menu.
A modern pub with a partially-heated beer garden at the front on Sussex Gardens, it was built in 1969 on the ground floor of a residential high-rise development. In spite of its relative modernity it has a fairly traditional feel inside with some attractive coloured glasswork separating various seating and dining areas around an L-shaped bar. Trade is mainly local plus some tourists from the numerous local hotels. The food menu includes pizzas and burgers and pub favourites.
As may be seen from our photos, there is indeed a monkey puzzle tree in the garden!
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly: But not during food service times
- Outdoor Seating
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7723 0143
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,799 ratings
5 out of 5Nami Bon Google, September 2024
We visit the Monkey Puzzle every time we come to London and the food, drinks and service have remained exceptional over the years. Everything we’ve tried from the menu is great and the beef and mushroom pie in particular is excellent. Indoor seats are cozy and comfortable, although there’s also a large outdoor seating area overlooking the beautiful Monkey Puzzle tree by the gate. Staff and owner are very welcoming. Highly recommended for anyone who is in the area and is looking for a good bite to eat and a pint to drink.
5 out of 5Ivelisse Cruzon Google, September 2024
Nice pub. Fish and chips dish was very good. You order and pay for drinks and food at the bar. You take your drinks and the food is served to you at your table. It has a lovely patio area. Very clean establishment.
5 out of 5David Barrabeeon Google, September 2024
Busy! Thought we would not get a seat! We were given a nice table by the window and menus in a jif. Ordered dinner at the bar and presto! Presented with a great dinner in short time. Even with a packed crowd the staff was wonderful and service was friendly and efficient . Good food for the money. If we were staying in London longer we would return.
5 out of 5G. S.on Google, June 2024
Found this place while taking a stroll from our hotel on Sussex Gardens. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. It’s a traditional pub setting and plenty of draft beer to choose from. The prices are reasonable for the area and conveniently near hotels in the area. The service was friendly and timely.
5 out of 5Gary Hymeson Google, July 2024
Great vibe. Fun atmosphere with a nice outdoor space for self service beer or wine. They will bring your food to the table for you. Super friendly staff. Inside is a classic but updated English pub. We didn’t try the food but hopefully next time. One nice service they do for you is happily provide a taste of the beer if you aren’t sure what to order.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.