The Bear, Paddington, W2

The former Gyngleboy has been reincarnated as a barely branded Craft Beer Co outlet, and seems to be doing really well as a result. Very busy in all parts of the bar and dining areas early on a Thursday evening, with many customers standing outside on the pavement, but well staffed and relatively easy to get served. Three Burton Bridge beers on the six handpumps, including the XL Mild (£5.50, 3.5), plus the 'house' Craft Pale and Buxton Spa Pale. Also had a huge choice of 29 craft keg beers from all but one of an elongated 30-font on the main part of the counter.

Liked this a lot.Same green and pink colour scheme as the Hammersmith branch but toned down and really works for me.Windowless basement room and a nice feature is the glass door that lets you see where the beers are tapped.In my 52 years of drinking cant really say i have seen the cellar or the set up for the beers many times before.Friendly barmaid.6 cask beers ,good quality but expensive cask.Outside seating to the front.A Paddington must visit.