Bishops is the kind of all-day neighbourhood bar that Fulham does best — open from 8:30am till midnight (or later on weekends), serving everything from morning coffee to late-night cocktails. Right next to Bishops Park and a short stroll from Craven Cottage, it's got a blooming front terrace, a proper cocktail menu, and a weekly lineup of open mic nights, Sunday comedy, and live jazz that keeps the local crowd coming back.
All-day kitchen, crafted cocktails, open mic Thursdays, and Sunday jazz — Bishops is Fulham's lively neighbourhood bar that keeps the entertainment going from dawn till late.
Thursdays are open mic night and get busy — arrive early if you want a table, or come Sunday afternoon for a more relaxed vibe with live jazz.
All-day Fulham bar with cocktails, comedy, and a flower-lined terrace
Bishops is the sort of place that sneaks up on you — you pop in for a coffee on a Saturday morning and end up staying for lunch, then a cocktail, then suddenly it's evening and there's live jazz playing. The all-day kitchen (8am to 10pm) is a genuine lifesaver in this part of Fulham, and the food punches above what you'd expect from a neighbourhood bar. One reviewer swears by the fries with eggs and bacon, and the broader menu covers everything from brunch classics to proper mains. The cocktail list is "cunningly crafted," as they put it themselves, and the staff actually know what they're doing behind the bar.
What really sets Bishops apart, though, is the entertainment schedule. Open mic on Thursdays draws a lively, supportive crowd, Sunday afternoons bring live jazz, and Sunday nights are comedy — a surprisingly strong lineup for a bar on Fulham Palace Road. The front terrace, dressed up with flowers in warmer months, is a lovely spot for a relaxed drink, and the location next to Bishops Park means it's perfectly placed for a post-walk pint or a pre-match meal if you're heading to Craven Cottage. It's not trying to be fancy, and that's exactly why it works. The 4.2 Google rating and 9.3/10 on TheFork tell you the locals have taken this place to heart.
Bishops, c'est le genre d'endroit où l'on entre pour un café un samedi matin et où l'on finit par rester déjeuner, puis prendre un cocktail, puis écouter du jazz en soirée. La cuisine ouverte toute la journée (de 8h à 22h) est un vrai atout dans ce coin de Fulham, et la qualité des plats dépasse ce qu'on attend d'un bar de quartier. Un reviewer recommande chaudement les frites aux œufs et au bacon, et la carte couvre tout, du brunch aux plats plus consistants. La liste de cocktails est soignée et les barmen savent vraiment ce qu'ils font.
Ce qui distingue vraiment Bishops, c'est sa programmation. L'open mic du jeudi attire une foule chaleureuse et engagée, le jazz live du dimanche après-midi pose une ambiance détendue, et les soirées comedy du dimanche soir sont une belle surprise pour un bar sur Fulham Palace Road. La terrasse fleurie à l'avant est parfaite pour un verre en plein air, et la situation juste à côté de Bishops Park en fait un arrêt idéal après une promenade ou avant un match à Craven Cottage. Sans prétention, mais c'est précisément ce qui fait son charme.