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Heron
(formerly Fountains)
Norfolk Crescent
Paddington
W2 2DN
Social Links
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Opening Times
Regular
| Monday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Sunday | Midday - 10.00 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 3, 6 - 10 Mon - Fri
5.30 - 10 Sat & Sun
About the Pub
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.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Fuller's London Pride
- Sharp's Doom Bar
Features
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Real Ale Available
Facilities
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Disabled Access
Limited: with steps up to enter the pub; the toilets are downstairs.
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Garden
There's a narrow terrace at the front, and garden at the side, both with tables and chairs.
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Restaurant Area
Separately-run Thai restaurant in the basement.
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Smoking Area
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Sports TV
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Heron
Norfolk Crescent
Paddington
W2 2DN
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (50m)
TfL: (6, 7, 16, 23, 36, 98, 414, 436)
Nearby Station (500m)
London Paddington
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Edgware Road (Circle & District Line)
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