The Fat Bear London

Good food and great service, can’t ask for much more than that. The cocktails are lovely also. I was particularly impressed by the devilled eggs!

This place remains a firm favourite. Exciting cocktails, delicious menu (which is impossible to choose from) and wonderful, warm service. Looking forward to my next meal there already!

Great food and nice ambiance! Spinach dip and chicken were fresh. Restaurant was nice enough to take us even though they were about to close.

We were here 2 years ago and loved it so much that when we decided to visit london again first thing we did was book a table at the fat bear but this time the chicken was dry in the inside and not crispy in the outside and tasteless, what a shame.

Great Bayou restaurant, been coming here for years. Cornbread to die for, picklebacks, you name it they have it, and all quite reasonably priced. If you are a fan of southern state cuisine you are in for a treat.

Food was a definite 5. Really good. Service started out good, but then it seemed like we were forgotten, even though another waiter came in to seat and take the orders of another table sat near us. We finished our food and drinks and waited almost 20 minutes, with the intent to order another drink, before I got up and asked for the check. I rarely ask to take the service charge off, but did in this case. It was a shame, because the service started out so well and the food was really good. We will give it one more chance on that basis alone, and hope it was a fluke, as everyone was really nice and helpful to begin with.

We went there for a team lunch and we were not disapointed. Very friendly staff and the food was absolutely wonderful. We will certainly go back.

Good fun, buzzy atmosphere with excellent service. The food was good quality and lots of it just beware when they tell you it’s spicy- it is! This restaurant is a real change from the average City establishment and long may it continue to be so. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a good evening Peter.

Food, wine, service, atmosphere- everything was perfect for a night out with friends! The bacon - sorry for my English - VEGAN gumbo was excellent:-)

Great service, fantastic drinks with a good sized selection. Menu looked great, could have had so much but the buffalo chicken and waffles I did have was great.

Quiet retreat from the bustle of st.pauls. Friendly service. Good food. Not a chain. American menu. Cocktails and wine if requires. Quick and efficient. Lovely.

Lovely food and atmosphere, drinks were exceptional too and not at all expensive. Chicken and waffles was amazing and I was amazed I didn't even have room for dessert, definetly a must next time!

Great food, great atmosphere. The cocktails here were also surprisingly good. Small, but super. I would definitely come back here again. The staff were also really lovely and friendly, and all in all exactly what one would look for when going out.

Perfect for a meal with friends The gumbo was delcicuous and the fried pickles worth it. This was my birthday celebration and it was enjoyed both the food and service met expectations.

Nice food, different, reasonably priced. A good range of deep south dishes at a reasonable price, with a good range of wines, and unusual cocktails and quirky bourbon and vinegar combinations. No fuss restaurant with a pub attached.

Lovely atmosphere, brilliant food and lovely staff. Would definitely go back.

Booked a table however my friends were running late the staff was very patient and accommodating when they came. Had great food and amazing service (plus really good cocktails) made for a nice birthday treat.

Great food. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Prompt and very friendly. Very competitive pricing considering the location. Will i go back? Absolutely and i will be recommending it to friends.

Great meal as ever - this restaurant is reliably good unlike many others. My only hesitation in recommending it would be that it makes it more difficult for me to get a table!

Excellent service combined with hearty US style food. Tasting and cocktail menus very interesting. Will be returning for sure on my next visit to London.

Excellent as usual. My friends will become repeat visitors as well. We especially enjoyed the fried chicken and the mac and cheese. See you soon!

Fried chicken and waffles was excellent, and the cornbread is a must. Cocktails were also oustanding. Would highly recommend for American soul food with a prohibition speakeasy ambiance

Great food, attentive staff and a relaxing environment - will be going again! Particularly enjoyed the brisket, which was a good size and very tender.

Staff were really friendly. Food was tasty. The lighting was a little too dimmed but all and all an enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend the Fat Bear.

Great food and service. The fried chicken and waffle and buffalo wings are amazing. Will be back to try out the Mac and cheese and desserts!

We felt a little rushed and found it staff were not as attentive as they could have been, for this reason we did not stay for another drink as we waitied 20 minutes to be able to ask to get one so got the bill instead

The Fat Bear is a funky, fabulous find. Situated a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral above a pub, the small dining room feels intimate without being cramped. The staff are friendly, and willing to help - my dining partner has dairy allergies, and our server was more than happy to go talk to the chef to get recommendations on what would suit her. Drinks are good - a fantastic selection of spirits and cocktails. We didn't look at the wine list, but if beer is what floats your boat, then they have a choice of Brew Dog Kingpin Lager or Punk IPA - both excellent beverages. The server brought iced water to the table without being asked as well, which was a pleasant surprise. Food though is what this place is all about. They specialise in American soul food, and the menu left me drooling and struggling to choose. In the end, I selected the gumbo, which was superb - very tasty, full of generous amounts of sausage, chicken and prawn, with a nice, gentle spice level (no need for copious amounts of milk or iced water to soothe the burn!) with a side of cornbread. The cornbread is baked to order, so takes around 15 minutes, but was delicious and worth the wait. I also plumped for the fried pickles, which was a portion big enough for at least two, but still nicely moist in the centre (i.e. not deep-fried to oblivion). My dining partner went for the brisket, which was also a generous portion, and very tasty, just falling apart. The bill overall was very reasonable - just over £30 each including a gin and tonic each, so quite reasonable for Central London. All in all, an excellent dining experience, and one I hope to repeat in the future - I have my eye firmly on the jambalaya next time!

Amazing time once again.. food was of a high standard. Staff were very friendly and attentive, Love this place, will be coming back again :D

Wine was very expensive and fries a bit too overdone for me. However chicken was delicious! Decor is lovely and staff very friendly and helpful

Great place for food and drinks, will be coming back! Solid date environment, small and intimate. Only criticism would be that where our table was it was quite dark so difficult to see the menu.

Amazing, as always!! This is the best restaurant in London and our expectations when eating out are high. Unpretentious, friendly, welcoming staff deliver incredibly tasty, reasonably priced food and drink (especially cocktails) in a cozy environment. Perfect night out!!

Wonderful service. Fantastic cocktails. Don’t miss the cornbread or pimento cheese. Quiet enough to carry on a pleasant conversation, which was nice considering how loud most restaurants are today. Enjoy!

What a fantastic find! The ambience and atmosphere is so enjoyable, you feel like you are in the deep south of USA in someone's living room! It was our first visit and hopefully the first of many, we live in the north west of UK but on our next visit we have said we will definitely be visiting The Fat Bear. The staff are so friendly and helpful. We had Gumbo, corndogs, seafood jambalaya and chicken & waffles - Wow!! Make sure you go here on your next visit!! Thank you so much for making our visit so enjoyable!

Friendly hosts; fantastic blues music; unique vibe and atmosphere; attentive service; great food and drink; all a stones throw from St Pauls. Try a pickleback!

A firm favourite and great service as always Great for something a bit different with a really relaxed atmosphere. Entrance can be a bit hard to find if you have not been here before and toilets are often very cold

Great service and amazing food. Buffalo sauce is on point! We Loved the whole atmosphere. Will definitely be back again. We had a great time.

Great American food done very well. Excellent choice of drinks to go with the food. Small place with a good atmosphere and very attentive staff.

Lovely setting and service. Like visiting someones house and very romantic and lowkey, but still fancy. Great food but not extraordinary. Would definitely visit again.

Everything was fantastic, from setting, to service, to food. The fries pickles were are favorite, but all the food was delicious. Bar tender and server were very proper. Thank you

The serving staff were really friendly and provided a really good service. The restaurant was a bit cold though. The food was ok, but not amazing. It was a nice lunch spot.