Latest Reviews
-
I'm so glad to have found The Fat Bear. I'm from Texas and I finally found a place to get pretty authentic American food from the South. I was able to…
Dani
The Fat Bear London
-
This Southern American little gem can be found above the Rising Sun pub on Carter Lane in Blackfriars.Owned by two english guys whos two passions are …
Lisa B
The Fat Bear London
-
Good service although a bit slow. The menu is dominated by fried dishes which is fine but the food is excessively greasy and heavy. I like burgers, wi…
Peagleye
The Fat Bear London
About
The Fat Bear London is open for Casual Dining and Bar. The Fat Bear London serves American, Grill and Burger dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
Feature List
indoor seatingno takeawayReviews
Leave a Review
You must be logged in to post a comment.
7 Reviews on “The Fat Bear London”
I’m so glad to have found The Fat Bear. I’m from Texas and I finally found a place to get pretty authentic American food from the South. I was able to get my chicken fried steak fix. It was great! Also had some fried alligator as a starter. It was good too. I cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu.
This Southern American little gem can be found above the Rising Sun pub on Carter Lane in Blackfriars.Owned by two english guys whos two passions are food and drink mixed in with their American chefs with heaps of past London michelin star experience and this gives you this quirky pub feel dining experience which is definitely worth a try!They have a New York style cocktail bar and kindly served me a beautiful looking sherry and peach based cocktail!They have a big range of starters which dare to be a bit different including: Alligator Bites ( I was not brave enough but apparently they are a big hit!), Crab Cakes, Truffled Gnocci, Deep Fried Pickles etc.I went with the classic Chicken Wings which did not disappoint! Probably one of the best I have had in London to date!Main courses feature classic grills, fish dishes including Seafood Jambalaya, and Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles.I went with The Best Seller of course: Chicken Fried Steak with Country GravyThis was absolutely delicious- definitely try it!Note: The Fat Bear also provide the bar snacks for the pub downstairs if you are just looking for drinks and nibbles.They also have a Private Dining Room which can be booked out so definitely check it out here
Good service although a bit slow. The menu is dominated by fried dishes which is fine but the food is excessively greasy and heavy. I like burgers, wings, etc… But this was overdone with the oil, cheese, etc…No one finished their dish from the seafood jambalaya to the burgers. Would not recommend.
really good service; polite, friendly and attentive.deep fried pickles – sounds so wrong, but tastes so right.rack of ribs were finger licking good and the crab cakes were delicious.Brief wine list, perhaps a bit pricey, but interesting selectionbaked oreo cheesecake left me drooling all the way home
When I heard of the pop-up restaurant called The Fat Bear, I immediately thought it was named after me, and so booked a table. It is located in the Rising Sun pub a very short walk away from St Paul’s Cathedral. This was only my second experience with a pop-up (I believe so anyway – to be honest the only part of my body that remembers the food I have consumed is my stomach) after the Three Compasses in Hoxton last year (where I watched Game of Thrones. See that review, but beware of GoT spoilers…) and so I was expecting the food to be brought to us while we were in the pub.This restaurant, however, was leasing the upper floor of the Rising Sun pub, which was a good thing as it had a much nicer atmosphere than its host. While the downstairs part was a rather dingy pub, the upstairs had a nice early 20th century feel to it, with fireplaces and mahogany tables. We were welcomed and seated by a very friendly waiter who also turned out to be the barman (and the chef, and the cleaner.. just kidding – he was front of house). He had a beard, was a little plump and WELSH! Basically like me, except talented and of value to society! We were bound to get along…What amazed me in particular about his service was that this man knew EVERYTHING about the restaurant. From being able to fully explain the ingredients of each menu item, to selecting an optimal red wine to accompany our meal to making a virgin cocktail for my friend who was doing Dry January, to even the music that was playing! (We recognised a few covers from the setlist – my friend recognised that cool song with the whistling that’s always on the ads done in a folky way. I of course only picked up on the Game of Thrones theme being covered by a swing band… I like Thrones by the way…) His service was attentive, thorough and of the kind of quality that made me feel like someone important like a recruitment consultant…As for the food, well I perused the menu trying to find a low-fat option. I’m trying to lose weight you see… I want to change my name to Abstemious Jones…. so naturally I ordered a Sloppy Joe burger with Buffalo wings as a starter and the Fat Bear Sundae as a dessert. Meanwhile my far more sensible amigo, who already weighs half of what I do, ordered the catfish with his virgin cocktail.The wings arrived swiftly and they were delicious! The winning part was definitely the blue cheese sauce, which was a mild, but tasty antidote to the spicy (but not too spicy) wings. My friend ordered the chicken livers and I had a try – those were even better (they had some sort of chutney sauce inside).My Sloppy Joe Burger was the most disappointing part of my meal. Despite the delicious combination of sauce, salad and pickled red onion, the patty itself was comparatively bland. I should have ordered the catfish or the short ribs, as the catfish was spicy and delicious (I’m not usually a seafood fan) and the ribs were boneless, meaty and came with two absolutely divine BBQ sauces. The best part of my main was the paprika-spiced fries. I was stuffed, but there is always room for dessert! While my less disgracefully gluttonous friends shared the milk and cookies (where you add flavoured milk to cookie cups) I went for the holistic Fat Bear Sundae, which is pretty much the whole dessert menu thrown into a sundae, with salted caramel, bourbon caramel (I think), oreo cookies, honeycomb, chocolate pieces and a cream cheese topping instead of your usual chantilly cream. It was one of the best sundaes I’ve ever had, and Chris (the expert waiter) told me that usually it would include some Baked Alaska as well, but they were out. I couldn’t believe it. It was already the dairy equivalent of the mixed grill and even so it was incomplete!I rolled down the stairs and waddled my way home, full of delicious food and very satisfied with a fantastic pop-up.Pros: great service, good range of food, amazing sauces, lovely atmosphere, Chuck Norris waiterCons: Sloppy Joe was average.Recommend to others: Hell yeah – book a table while you can! It’s only around for a year. I’ll be back for livers, ribs and Oreo cheesecake!
On a floor above a usually buzzing pub you get to have an american dinner, in an environment that looks and functions very much like a British gastro-pub. Certainly a very quiet and cosy kind of place, perfect for a business lunch/ dinner or even a date. Perhaps not so much for a big group as somehow it just doesnt fit the setting. Unfortunately, I was there with quite a few friends and although loud, we were received politely and with a lot of patience I had chicken wings with blue cheese sauce (sauce so good Id personally add it to everything I had this evening), disco fries and braised beef short-rib with a side of broccoli. A little on the dry side, the short-rib went down really well although it can use a little more of that sauce. Disco fries however is probably something I wouldnt have again – taste-wise they were fine, but were at one point swimming in the sauce that they came with. Id happily go back for a glass of wine and probably have the Biscuits and Gravy as the feedback for them was incredible. I’m giving it 4 for the service, which is really rare in London and for the ambience, which has always been the most important thing for me.PS: be ready for big portions.
Very good place. America Cuisine lovers.. Go for it. At first, the ambiance is curated and lovely. The staff is trained and welcoming. Prices are average and even convenient. 35 for two people are enough. But what about the food?I had some sweet potatoes, which were delicate and smooth. Also, the chicken was nicely presented and quite tender. Not the top. However, the place is convenient and enjoyable. Overall, a likeable experience !!