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61 Carter Lane, EC4V 5, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, Cakes, American, Barbecue

4.3 💬 4115 Reviews
The Fat Bear

Phone: +442072362498,+442072487315

Address: 61 Carter Lane, EC4V 5, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

City: City of London,Westminster

Dishes: 29

Reviews: 4115

"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 waiter Cons: 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!"

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I'm so glad to have found the fat bear. I am from Texas and finally found a place to get quite authentic American food from the south. I could fix my chicken steak. it was great! also a fried alligator as starter. it was good. I can't wait to go back and try more elements on the menu.

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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 selection baked oreo cheesecake left me drooling all the way home


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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 !!


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this southern American spot has picked up a small town backtreet, well hidden over a pub called the rising sun. there is little to give it away from the outside when they pass, so congratulate them to be in the know when they get there!. I am sure that the members of the boozy bunch with American roots are undoubtedly better qualified to talk about authentic South food. I'm afraid I can't tell them if the brisket tastes like it does in Texas or if they pour the way they should be done. but what I can say is that this is hearty (although perhaps not so good for her heart), comforting south food well made. their website uses the word “soul enrichment”, which seems quite apt although I would al...


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this southern American spot has picked up a small town backtreet, well hidden over a pub called the rising sun. there is little to give it away from the outside when they pass, so congratulate them to be in the know when they get there!. I am sure that the members of the boozy bunch with American roots are undoubtedly better qualified to talk about authentic South food. I'm afraid I can't tell them if the brisket tastes like it does in Texas or if they pour the way they should be done. but what I can say is that this is hearty (although perhaps not so good for her heart) that are done well by the south food. their website uses the word “soul enrichment” that seems quite apt although I would...


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We went there for dinner last week, it must have been about 15 of us from work. I being a vegetarian was a little skeptical about the menu but I found the only vegetarian main on their menu vegetarian gumbo , I didn 't know what a gumbo was but after I looked it up I was quite excited to try it out only to find out that it wasn 't available that night. So I asked our host for vegetarian recommendations and he asked me to try gnocchi and pimento cheese with tortilla chips. The gnocchi was served in white sauce and it tasted brilliant ditto for pimento cheese and tortilla chips. I also had sweet potato fries, unlike other places these were quite different here. They are cut in long thick strip...


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I must write this quickly, because in the time they read it, everything could be over; the fat bear rindfleischsteak bacchanalia popup at the rising sun is a carnivorous dream! the popup pays hommage to the traditional bark steaks in new york and new jersey. the concept could not be easier; they buy their ticket, they show, then they go their own weight in a lot of quality rare breed meat co. steak eat. as the fat bear himself says, these are .extravagant, ingenious matters, the mountain of the finest bark cut into slices and then dipped in butter and eaten with fingering, along with abundant amounts of excellent wein. sounds good for me! when they come, be ready to see red. meat is cooked f...


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this South American little gem is located above the rising sun pubs on carter lane in blackfriars. possessed by two English youngs, the two passions are eating and drinking mixed with their American chefs with baptism of the last london michelin star experience and this gives them this quirky pub feel it's room experience that is definitely worth a try! They have a cocktail bar in style of new york and served me a beautiful, scurching and peach-based cocktail! , crab cakes, truffled gnocci, deep fried pickles etc. I went with the classic chicken wings that are not disappointed! probably one of the best I had in london so far! the most important courses offer classic grills, fish dishes, incl...


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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 doesn’t 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 I’d 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...


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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 nice...

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  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Cakes A delightful selection of cakes featuring rich, moist layers and crafted with the finest ingredients. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our variety of decadent flavors and beautifully decorated creations.
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • Barbecue Savor the smoky, juicy flavors of our barbecue delights. From tender ribs to succulent pulled pork, each dish is grilled to perfection with our signature sauces, offering a true taste of barbecue heaven.

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