guide to eating out, hotels, shops, services and parks
THIRD EDITION 2008
Experience the charming old quarter to the south of Brunel’s famous station, where 19th century character meets quality hotels, varied restaurants and an array of pubs, bars and shops. North of the station alongside the Grand Union canal is the development at Paddington Waterside.
Excellent local, national and international transport links and the proximity to Hyde Park and Notting Hill make Paddington perfect for visitors and tourists alike.
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guide to eating out, hotels, shops, services and parks in Paddington
Eating out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 CafĂŠs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bars and pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shops and Services . . . . . . . . . 31 Banks & bureaux de change . . . . 32 Betting shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Charity shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Doctors, dentists & chemists . . . . 33 Dry cleaners & launderettes . . . . . 33 Entertainment, leisure & sport . . 34 Estate agents & property services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Foodstores, off licences & newsagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Gifts & jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hairdressers & grooming . . . . . . . 38 Home, household & security . . . . 39
Internet cafĂŠs & mobile phones . . . 40 Media, communications & design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Postal services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Printing, copying & photographic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recruitment & training . . . . . . . . . . 42 Solicitors, accountants & insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Travel & tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Staying in Paddington . . . . . . . 45 Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Local parks & open spaces . . . . . . 54 Useful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Further Afield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Beyond Paddington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Beyond London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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eating out From British and European cuisine to exotic Persian and Malaysian, Paddington has over 80 eateries to tantalise your taste buds and match a range of budgets. Cafés and coffee shops are plentiful in Paddington offering everything from a proper English fry-up to an authentic Italian cappuccino. With fresh pastries and cakes, sandwiches and paninis made-to-order, baked potatoes, salads, soups and a host of other dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Paddington certainly doesn’t have a shortage of places to drink. From friendly locals and gastro-pubs to upmarket wine and cocktail bars you’ll find somewhere that suits your style, whatever the occasion.
Did you know? Paddington is said to take its name from ‘Padda’, a Saxon who lived in the area. When connected with ‘Tun’, an old English word for settlement or town, the result became the modern word ‘Paddington’. inpaddington guide 5
inrestaurants i nrestaurants inpaddington inrestaurants Aberdeen Steak House . . . . . . . 163-167 Praed Street t: 020 7724 4874 Open: 10am - midnight (7 days)
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Sit surrounded by bucolic images of the Scottish Highlands while you enjoy a traditional steak-based menu. Multilingual staff available to take your order.
ASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 41-43 Spring Street t: 020 7706 0707 Open: Midday - 11.30pm (Mon-Sat), midday - 11pm (Sun) This building was once the Paddington Post Office. With its high ceilings and smart décor, it’s hard to beat ASK for a quick, inexpensive pizza or pasta. Even the loos sparkle!
La Cheminée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bouverie Place t: 020 7402 1313 Open: Midday - 11pm (7 days)
This restaurant specialises in Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. That means lots of tandoori and balti dishes.
Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 West End Quay 1 South Wharf Road t: 020 7724 4945 Open: 7.30am – 10.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am – 6pm (Sat & Sun) A contemporary grill restaurant with a casual relaxed and fun feel. Wholesome, healthy, fresh quality food. The perfect place for a quiet breakfast or a large group for lunch.
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Everything is prepared in front of your eyes in this Persian restaurant. They have Arabic music and TV showing throughout the day. Menu includes chicken and lamb kebabs.
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Connoisseurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Indian Tandoori 8 Norfolk Place t: 020 7402 3299 Open: Midday - midnight (7 days)
El Miño . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sale Place t: 020 7402 7722 Open: Midday - 3pm, 6pm - 11.15pm (Mon-Fri), 6pm - 11.15pm (Sat)
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This is a little bit of Spain in W2. This wonderful family-run restaurant serves delicious Spanish and Italian food while the excellent staff will spoil you rotten.
inrestaurants i nrestaurants inpaddington inrestaurants Fiamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 225 Edgware Road (Inside Hilton London Metropole) t: 020 7616 6459 Open: 6.30am - 10.30am, midday - 10.30pm (Mon - Fri), 6.30am - 11.30am, 1pm - 10.30pm (Sat, Sun & bank holidays) From lunchtime into the evening, this vibrant bar and restaurant offers a wonderfully varied menu including fresh fish, pizzas, pastas and grills.
Frontline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Norfolk Place t: 020 7479 8960 Open: 8am - 11pm (7 days)
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If you’re looking to really impress someone with a high-quality restaurant in Paddington come here. It won a Harden’s award for best new restaurant in 2005.
Ganges Tandoori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Praed Street t: 020 7723 4096 Open: Midday - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - midnight (Mon-Sat), midday - midnight (Sun) The Ganges specialises in unusual Pakistani traditional dishes including tandooris without being expensive. The restaurant attracts a loyal crowd of Paddington residents. 8 inpaddington guide
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Garfunkel’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 144 Praed Street t: 020 7262 3415 Open: 7am - 11.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am - 11.30pm (Sat & Sun) Traditional English food: sausage and mash, mixed grill, steak and hamburgers with a licensed bar. Perfect for a meal before you catch a train from Paddington Station.
Golden Shalimar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Spring Street t: 020 7402 8163 Open: Midday - 3pm, 6pm - midnight (7 days)
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This Indian restaurant is known for its rich sauces. Go there on the first night of your holiday and you might not end up going anywhere different for your entire stay!
Indus Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Praed Street t: 020 7402 0882 Open: Midday - 3pm, 6pm - midnight (Mon - Fri), midday - midnight (Sat & Sun)
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High quality Indian food served in smart surroundings. The only place you will find a shami kebab starter in England.
restaurants Kolossi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 London Street t: 020 7262 5834 Open: 3pm - midnight (7 days)
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Traditional Cypriot food: pitta bread with kebabs, lamb cutlets, vine leaves and moussaka.
La Perla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128-130 Sussex Gardens t: 020 7706 3344 Open: 6pm - 10pm (Mon-Sat), (closed Sunday) A basement restaurant with a French/Italian Ă la carte menu.
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Levantine Mezze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar and Grill 26 London Street t: 020 7262 1111 Open: Midday - midnight (MonSat), midday - 11.30pm (Sun)
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A smart Arabic restaurant serving mezze-style middle eastern fusion. If you fancy a bit of baba ghannuge (fried aubergine dip with tahini and lemon) while watching some evening belly dancing, this is your place.
Limon - Humus & Mezze . . . . . . 157 Praed Street t: 020 7402 0474 Open: 10am - 10pm (Mon-Sat), 10am - 9pm (Sun)
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Using a wealth of aromatic herbs and spices to create a unique range of Shish and Mezze. The dishes served are both traditional and contemporary, drawing upon diverse influences. Turkish home cooking with an eclectic mix of Mediterranean styles pepper the menu with a good selection of Mezzes.
Did you know? Paddington Station was the original terminal for the Great Western Railway. Terminus is the name of the Roman God of borders and limits.
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inrestaurants i nrestaurants inpaddington inrestaurants Mughal’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 London Street t: 020 7262 3030 Open: Midday - 11.30pm (7 days)
Pearl Liang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sheldon Square t: 020 7289 7000 Open: Midday - 11pm (7 days)
Mixed grill, balti dishes, chicken tikka masala, vegetarian thali and karahi – Mughal’s do the traditional English curry experience with style.
A Chinese restaurant serving Dim Sum at lunchtime as well as an A la carte menu throughout the day. Lunch box take away specials.
Nippon Tuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 225 Edgware Road (Inside Hilton London Metropole) t: 020 7616 6496 Open: Midday - 3pm (Tues - Sat), 6pm - 11pm (Mon - Sat)
Peking Seoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113-115 Praed Street t: 020 7723 9550 Open: Midday - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 11.30pm (Mon-Sat), 5.30pm - 11.30pm (Sun)
Fabulous Asian/Thai fusion restaurant on the 23rd floor with spectacular views of London.
Korean barbecue downstairs (seating 24), Chinese upstairs. They serve some fine mixed seafood pancakes and beef in black bean sauce.
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restaurants Queen of Sheba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3-4 Bouverie Place t: 020 7402 6667 Open: 11am - midnight (7 days) This restaurant serves an eclectic selection of food focused mainly on the Gulf area. If you want the schwarma kebabs with hubbly bubbly pipe experience, this is the place to go.
Ryath Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tandoori 32 Norfolk Place t: 020 7723 8954 Open: Midday - midnight (7 days) One of the oldest restaurants in Paddington. North Indian balti and tandoori specials.
San Marco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ristorante e Pizzeria 10 London Street t: 020 7724 3673 Open: Midday - 2.45pm, 5.45pm - 11pm (Mon - Fri), 5pm - 11pm (Sat)
Satay House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sale Place t: 020 7723 6763 Open: Midday - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm (7 days)
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Established for over 30 years, the Satay House has an excellent reputation for Satay and Malaysian curries. It’s really intimate too, like eating in someone’s front room.
Scotch Steak House . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 London Street t: 020 7262 0476 Open: 11am - midnight (7 days) Dine with Hollywood greats on comfortable red banquettes enjoying traditional steak (though chicken and fish dishes are also available).
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The fastest pizzas in W2 served in a restaurant which has been going for nearly 20 years.
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inrestaurants i nrestaurants inpaddington inrestaurants Seabass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sheldon Square t: 020 7286 8000 Open: Breakfast from 7am, Lunch from midday, Dinner from 5pm till 11pm
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Seafood is one of the most healthiest, convenient and delicious foods available. It is also very versatile and great value for money. Come and sample the delicious seafood menu in a comfortable and serene environment with sincere and helpful service, or if you prefer you can take it with you.
The Brasserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 146 Praed Street (Inside Hilton London Paddington) t: 020 7850 0585 Open: 6.30am - 10.30pm (7 days) Food with a cross-continental flavour served in contemporary surroundings. Treat yourself to warm Asian beef salad, baked sea bass or coconut brulee in one of London’s most distinguished hotels.
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Yakitoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 25 Sheldon Square t: 020 3214 3000 Open: Midday - 3pm (Mon - Fri), 6pm - 11pm (Mon - Sat) A super-stylish Japanese restaurant offering a varied menu including delicious cocktails in sumptuous surroundings. For a pre-dinner drink there is a also a lounge bar, Yakitoria Mizu, in the light and airy downstairs.
Zizzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sheldon Square t: 020 7286 4770 Open: Midday - 11pm (7 days)
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Popular Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, meat, fish and salads alongside the Grand Union Canal. Be sure to book at lunchtime.
incafés Bagel Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 141 Praed Street t: 020 7706 1765 Open: 7am - 5.30pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 3.30pm (Sat & Sun) You’re surrounded by doctors and nurses from nearby St Mary’s hospital in here. It’s like being in an episode of ER, which means the Bagel Factory must be healthy and tasty. Try the cream cheese and salmon or the bacon eggworks breakfast, fabulous!
Bonne Bouche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Praed Street t: 020 7724 5784 Open: 7am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 7.30am - 7pm (Sat), 9am - 6pm (Sun)
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You can tell by the queues at lunchtime that Bonne Bouche makes really special sandwiches. They have a deli counter and they also sell fresh cakes, pastries and bread.
Caffé Cino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 225 Edgware Road (Inside Hilton London Metropole) t: 020 7402 4141 Open: 6.30am - 8pm (Mon - Fri), 7.30am - 8pm (Sat & Sun & bank holidays) Continental-style café serving speciality coffees and delicious sandwiches. A buzzy place to meet friends and colleagues for a delicious panini, sandwich or a freshly baked pastry.
Caffé Nero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 14-15 Spring Street t: 020 7706 9893 Open: 6.30am - 8.30pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 8pm (Sat & Sun) This gourmet chain coffee house is a popular meeting point for locals and visitors alike, where you can sit and enjoy the coffee, do business or grab a takeaway before your train.
Did you know? There are over 20 cafés and coffee shops in Paddington. The first coffee house in England opened in Oxford in 1652.
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incafés Costa Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Praed Street Open: 8am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 9am - 6pm (Sat), (closed Sun)
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High ceilings and full air-conditioning help to create a cool and relaxed atmosphere. They do freshly baked pastry, paninis and sandwiches.
EF’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 7 Craven Road t: 020 7723 8027 Open: 6.30am - 4 pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 2pm (Sat & Sun) Breakfast and sandwich bar. Traditional English breakfast with toast and tea
Entr’acte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 137-139 Praed Street t: 020 7402 2005 Open: 8am - 7.30pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 3pm (Sat & Sun) This is the place if you want a laptopfriendly lunch. There is plenty of space, easy-listening music and wonderful staff serving sandwiches and salads with class. Heartier fare is also available.
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Fresco Paddington . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Praed Street t: 020 7402 0006 Open: 8am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 9am - 6pm (Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun)
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Very healthy Lebanese food at very affordable prices. Try the carrot, apple, orange and ginger energizer and it will give you a zip for the rest of the day.
La Tazza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Praed Street t: 020 7402 1106 Open: 7am - 8pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 5pm (Sat & Sun)
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Coffee, sandwiches, ciabattas served in a friendly and arty atmosphere. Salads, paninis and afternoon tea also available.
Lena’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Praed Street t: 020 7402 7776 Open: 7am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), 7am - 8pm (Sun) They do very good coffee, cakes and sandwiches.
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cafés Lite Bite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 London Street Open: 6am - midnight (7 days)
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Café serving sandwiches, toasted ciabatta and focaccia and freshlymade salads.
Luigi’s Sandwich Bar . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8A Spring Street t: 020 7706 4003 Open: 6am - 4.30pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 3pm (Sat & Sun) This is a tiny sandwich shop with big appeal around Paddington. Super reasonable prices for paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and homemade cakes.
Millennium Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10 Bouverie Place t: 020 7706 4065 Open: 6.30am - 4.30pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 3pm (Sat) Sit outside on a summer morning and enjoy sandwiches, fruit juices, soups and jacket potatoes. They do a marvellous English breakfast and crunchy French baguettes.
Mimo’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 London Street t: 020 7706 7175 Open: 7am - 10pm (7 days)
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English breakfast, pastas, sandwiches, coffee and hot drinks all served with Italian style.
Prêt á Manger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 6 Sheldon Square t: 020 7932 5258 Open: 7.30am - 3.30pm (Mon - Fri) Pret creates handmade natural, preservative free food using fresh ingredients everyday.
Raffles Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Craven Road t: 020 7723 3159 Open: 7am - 11pm (Mon - Fri), 7.30am - 11pm (Sat & Sun)
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There are few people in Paddington society who haven’t tasted the delights of the Big Ben hearty breakfast washed down with coffee and fresh orange juice. This is a delightful diner run by friendly staff.
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cafés Rose Café …………………… 46 57 Praed Street Open: 8am-10pm (Mon - Sat) Smart café towards the Edgware Road end of Praed Street, serving a variety of hot and cold foods to eat in or take away. Additional seating is available downstairs.
Starbucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15 Sheldon Square t: 020 7289 7381 Open: 6.30am - 6pm (Mon - Fri), 9.30am - 6pm (Sat & Sun) Sip a latte whilst watching barges cruise past in this perfect oasis setting.
Sandro’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 22 Spring Street t: 020 7723 9847 Open: 7am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 4pm (Sat), 7am - 3pm (Sun)
Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Praed Street t: 020 7706 2888 Open: 8am - 11pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 10pm (Sat & Sun)
If you want fast food it’s hard to beat Sandro’s collection of melts for an inexpensive but tasty lunch. Tuna is a favourite, but others like the jacket potatoes. The café has strong Portuguese flavour.
Subway is a chain which is booming. They offer high-quality freshly-made sandwiches which are low in fat (and carbohydrate cautious!) Customers can choose their own fillings (and they even get doctors to evaluate how healthy they are).
See Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 4D Praed Street t: 020 7724 7358 Open: 11am - 4pm, 6pm - 10pm (Mon - Fri)
Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5a Sheldon Square t: 020 7266 3027 Open: 7am - 10pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 7pm (Sat), 9am - 7pm (Sun)
Great oriental café and delicatessen serving a variety of Asian dishes including fresh sushi, fresh salads and wraps, hot plates and homemade cakes.
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incafés Suzan’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Star Street t: 020 7706 4612 Open: 7am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 8am - 5pm (Sat)
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The Shakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Praed Street t: 020 7706 9898 Open: 7am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 4pm (Sat)
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A cosy café with extra outside seating which serves traditional English breakfast in a friendly atmosphere just off Edgware Road.
A huge selection of mouth watering freshly made food which is prepared daily. With lunchtime rush guaranteed, don’t be late!
Tête à Tête . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 42 Southwick Street t: 020 7402 3040 Open: 8.30am - 8pm (Mon - Fri), 9.30am - 8pm (Sat & Sun)
Tossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 10 Sheldon Square t: 020 7289 2516 Open: 7.30am - 3pm (Mon - Fri)
A selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and french pastries served in exquisite surroundings. A little touch of Paris in Paddington - and the piano plays itself!
The Madeira Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Praed Street t: 020 7262 3384 Open: 6am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 7am - 5pm (Sat & Sun) This cosy café provides diners with a wealth of healthy eating options, from fresh soup made daily to salads and sandwiches.
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A stroke of genius, the name, the setting, great for carb and calorie counters. This salad bar also serves sandwiches and soups and can deliver to your desk.
inbars & pubs CADS Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 34 Norfolk Place t: 020 7262 3123 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), (closed Sun)
Great Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 31 Praed Street t: 020 7723 9536 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun)
This downstairs pub is remarkable. Karaoke nights are especially popular and they serve good food, too.
Small intimate pub with a wide selection of draught beers. The Guinness is extremely fresh, and the owner can be very welcoming.
Dickens Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 25 London Street t: 020 7262 2365 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) Reputedly the longest pub in London. The front window seats give you a view of the Paddingtonians going about their daily business. There are lots of special offers on doubles and selected lagers.
Fountains Abbey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 109 Praed Street t: 020 7723 2364 Open: 10am - 11pm (Mon - Weds), 11am - 11.30pm (Thur - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) Five cask ales, function rooms for hire, big screen, traditional English pub food, pool tables, darts, international bottled beers and external seating.
Lounge Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 225 Edgware Road (Inside Hilton London Metropole) t: 020 7402 4141 Open: 10am - late (7days) A comfortable area with cosy chairs and sofas - a great place to meet friends and colleagues for a morning coffee, lunchtime snack or afternoon tea. Great selection of cocktails, beer and wine, plus great bar menu to choose from.
Pride of Paddington . . . . . . . . . . . 62 1-3 Craven Road t: 020 7402 2156 Open: Midday - 11.30pm (Mon Thur), midday - midnight (Fri & Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) A very international pub with a party atmosphere and great food. Quick service from multilingual staff.
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inbars & pubs Rob Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 8-9 Sale Place t: 020 7262 6403 Open: 11.30am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) This pub is traditionally a meeting place for Scottish people who come to London and when Scottish football teams are on the TV the place is buzzing.
Royal Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 26 Sale Place t: 020 7723 3781 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) Staggeringly good value, according to one customer. The Royal Exchange is an Irish pub which likes its horseracing and sports.
Sawyer’s Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 8-9 London Street t: 020 7723 0685 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30 pm (Sun) Good selection of real ales, traditional English food, table service, separate dining area, fully air-conditioned and full of interesting patrons to ‘people watch’.
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Sir Alexander Fleming . . . . . . . . . 66 16 Bouverie Place t: 020 7723 6061 Open: 10am - 11pm (Mon - Thur), 10am - 11.30pm (Fri & Sat), midday - 10pm (Sun) Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in a lab in St Mary’s Hospital over the road. This is a ’Freehouse’ so they have a large range of drinks.
Sports Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 225 Edgware Road (Inside Hilton London Metropole) t: 020 7402 4141 Open: Midday - 11pm (Mon - Sat), 1pm - 11pm (Sun & bank holidays) Lively atmosphere with a great range of cocktails, wine and beer showing the latest sport action on the large plasma screen TVs.
bars & pubs Steam Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Praed Street (Inside Hilton London Paddington) t: 020 7850 0555 Open: Midday - midnight (MonThur), midday - 3am (Fri), 6pm- 3am (Sat), (closed Sun)
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Gorgeous cocktails, tempting food and treats, cool vibe. DJs will entertain you on some of the evenings.
The Gyngleboy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wine Bar 27 Spring Street t: 020 7723 3351 Open: 9am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), (closed Sun)
The Sussex Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 21 London Street t: 020 7723 1026 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), 10am - 11.30pm (Sun) With its cask ales, drinks promotions and oldy worldy dĂŠcor, the Sussex Arms has long been a local favourite. The friendly service and mixed clientele make it a great place for tourists who want to experience a real London pub.
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This is a friendly Dickensian wine bar with sawdust on the floor and strange contraptions on the wall. A Davy's wine bar, they have no music, no computer games and no TV - it's about getting to know people! The house champagne by the glass and the food are excellent.
The Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 13 Sheldon Square t: 020 7289 3063 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) Gastro pub with modern dĂŠcor and great high ceilings. Choose from the varied menu of main meals and bar snacks and gaze out across the amphitheatre.
The Monkey Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 30 Southwick Street t: 020 7723 0143 Open: 11am - 11pm (Mon - Sat), midday - 10.30pm (Sun) Friendly pub with an outdoor garden serving traditional food.
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infast food Burger King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 27 London Street t: 020 7402 6510 Open: 8am - 11pm (Sun - Thur), 8am - 2am (Fri & Sat) Very friendly staff will turn around your meal like lightning. 100 seats upstairs. Very convenient for Paddington Station.
Chicken Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 65 Praed Street t: 020 7262 7555 Open: Midday - midnight (7 days) Pizza, pasta and chicken ready to go in a tick.
Flames Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Praed Street Open: 11am - midnight (7 days)
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Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fried Chicken 149–151 Praed Street t: 020 7706 4396 Open: 10.30am - 2am (Mon Thur), 10am - 2am (Fri & Sat), 10.30am - 2am (Sun)
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‘The Colonel’ is as popular in Paddington as anywhere else in the world.
Lolita Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 & Kebabs 21 Spring Street Open: 11.30am - 1am (Mon - Sat), midday - midnight (Sun) Lolita’s kebabs can be life-savers after a night on the town. During the day they serve inexpensive grilled Lebanese food to keep you going.
Takeaway fast food specialising in kebabs.
Tutto Fresco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Spring Street t: 020 7262 5413 Open: 11am - 11pm (7 days)
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Fresco does any takeaway pizza you like at a cracking price. A godsend when you just want to throw off your shoes and make your eyes water with some hot chillies while watching a good DVD.
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infast food McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 144 Praed Street t: 020 7262 0822 Open: 6.30am - 11.45pm (7 days) McDonald’s here is as good as anywhere else in the world – and there is lots of seating downstairs.
Micky’s Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . 29 Norfolk Place t: 020 7723 2384 Open: 11am - 11pm (7 days)
Sussex Fish and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chips Bar 20 London Street t: 020 7724 0481 Open: 11am - midnight (7 days)
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A typically English no-frills fish and chip shop has been on this site for 35 years.
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Only the best fresh fish. Friendly local staff with a good attitude serving England’s finest dish.
Did you know? Winston Churchill at one time lived in a house in Sussex Square, Paddington. In 1963 he became the very first honorary citizen of the USA.
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shops & services Whether you visit, live or work in Paddington you will find all your everyday needs provided for with a comprehensive array of shops and services including chemists, newsagents, banks, dentists, doctors and hairdressers. If you wander up Church Street, you'll stumble across some real hidden treasure at Alfie’s Antique Market. From art deco, silver, furniture, paintings and prints to jewellery, ceramics and vintage clothing there is a fabulous selection. Or stroll south to Connaught Street for charming independent boutiques. If you fancy a real spending spree take a short walk to the Bayswater retail centre, Whiteleys. Turn to page 58 for ideas on other places to visit in London.
Did you know? Omnibus in Latin means ‘for everyone’. The first omnibus service was started by Mr George Shilibeer in 1827 between Paddington and the City.
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inservices banks & bureaux de change Banco Popular 19B Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7402 7393 Barclays Bank 17-18 Spring Street London W2 3RF t: 0845 755 5555 HSBC 2 Craven Road London W2 3PY t: 0845 740 4404 NatWest Bank 26 Spring Street London W2 1WE t: 0845 605 1605 bureaux de change Bureau de Change 187 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7258 3662 Bureau de Change 199 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7723 9494 32 inpaddington guide
Bureau de Change 32 Spring Street London W2 1JA t: 020 7723 7960
Ladbrokes 13 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7723 1468
Choice Forex Ltd 8 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7402 8877
William Hill 181 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7262 1656
Eurochange 179 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7258 0442 Meduro 185 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7402 6644 Mercury Change International 169 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7723 3227
charity shops All Aboard 12 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7262 5955 Sue Ryder Foundation 27 Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7262 6108
childcare betting shops Coral Racing 7-9 Praed Street London W2 1NJ
Hope Montessori Nursery School 11a West End Quay South Wharf Road London W2 1JB t: 020 3075 0170
services
Micky Star Play Project 58-61 St Michael’s Street London W2 1YM t: 020 7262 5590
dry cleaners and launderettes Central Wash Launderette 17 Star Street London W2 1QD t: 020 7706 4535 Harlequin Express 14 Craven Road London W2 3PX
Regent Dry Cleaners 177 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7724 3183 Spring Dry Cleaners 30 Spring Street London W2 1JA t: 020 7723 9457 Supreme Dry Cleaners 33 Norfolk Place London W2 1QH t: 020 7402 6876 Suvari’s Dry Cleaners 23 Sheldon Square London W2 6PY t: 020 7289 2205
doctors, dentists, opticians & chemists Abi Dental Care 5B Sheldon Square London W2 6HY t: 020 7286 2626 Apek Pharmacy 107 Praed Street London W2 1NT t: 020 7724 8698 Cambridge Court Dental Practice 4 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7262 3334
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inservices Dentist@W2 3-4 Norfolk Place London W2 1QN t: 020 7402 4024
Superdrug 2 Praed Street London W2 1JB t: 020 7723 2758
Lauder & Rees Opticians 119 Praed Street London W2 1RW t: 020 7262 2514
West Two Health 33-35 Praed Street London W2 1NR t: 020 7262 1307
Milne House Medical Centre 1 Norfolk Square London W2 1RU t: 020 7723 7891 Paddington Dental Practice 17 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7723 6106 Sacs Eyewear 14 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7402 4404 St Mary’s Hospital Praed Street London W2 1NY t: 020 7886 6666
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chiropractor & chiropodist Body 4 Life Healthcare 1 Sussex Gardens London W2 2SF t: 020 7402 8999 The London Spine & Joint Clinic 14 Norfolk Place London W2 1QJ t: 020 7706 7003 chinese herbal clinic Natural Herbs 37 Praed Street London W2 1NR t: 020 7706 8866
entertainment, leisure & sport Apex Sports 4 Sheldon Square London W2 6EZ t: 020 7266 1759 Cannons Health Club 2 Sheldon Square London W2 6EZ t: 020 7289 4686 Ladbrokes Casino and Sports Bar 1 Eastbourne Terrace London W2 1BA t: 020 3238 1000 Metro Golf 19 Sheldon Square London W2 6EP t: 020 7266 7950
services
estate agents & property services Alliance Residential – Commercial 183 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7706 1600 Compass Real Estate 6 Star Street London W2 1QD t: 020 7262 7233 Empire Estates Ltd 30 Norfolk Place London W2 1QH t: 020 7706 8111 Foundation Estates 7 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7262 6060
Fraser & Co 11 Westcliffe Apartments 1 South Wharf Road London W2 1JB t: 020 7723 5645 Gordon & Co 6 London Street London W2 1HR t: 020 7724 4477 Hamptons International 4C Praed Street London W2 1JX t: 020 7723 0592 Kenwood Estate Agency 23 Spring Street London W2 1JA t: 020 7402 3141
Macmillans 10 Sale Place London W2 1PX t: 020 7723 3675 Prime Commercial Properties 7 Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7706 4555 Ship Shape Construction 12 London Mews London W2 1HY t: 020 7706 2018 Sinclairs 1 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7298 1550
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inservices
Springfields Letting Agents 2 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7706 3355 Winkworth 16 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7262 2900 building consultant engineers Troup Bywaters and Anders 51 Praed Street London W2 1NR t: 020 7565 5666 property finance Sow & Reap 31 Southwick Street London W2 1JQ t: 0845 900 3333 36 inpaddington guide
property management C M Property Development 5A Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7411 4012 DoubleU2 37 Southwick Street London W2 1JQ t: 020 7706 0000
foodstores, off licences & newsagents Budgens 171-173 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7402 3117 Continental Foods 24 Craven Road London W2 3PX t: 020 7402 9250
quantity surveyors Mercer & Miller / PQS Management Ltd 39 Praed Street London W2 1NR t: 020 7262 3800
Euro Foods 12 Craven Road London W2 3PX t: 020 7262 6800 Food City 19-21 Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7402 1333
services Khan Traders 7 Norfolk Place London W2 1QL t: 020 7402 1876
Tesco Express 4 South Wharf Road London W2 1JY t: 0845 026 9156
One Stop Food & Wine 19a Craven Rd London W2 3BP t: 020 7706 4325
Unique Traders (Newsagents & Grocers) 31 Norfolk Place London W2 1QH t: 020 7262 7657
Portland Food & Wine 15 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7262 2528 Sainsbury’s Local 12a Sheldon Square London W2 6PY t: 020 7289 6469 Springfare 4-5 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7723 9304 Supersave Stores 125 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7706 7394
newsagents Desai News 19 Spring Street London W2 1JA t: 020 7723 8479 Moonlight Newsshop 87 Praed Street London W2 1NT t: 020 7402 1439 Patson Newsagents 3-4 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7723 8938 off licences Cheers Wine Shop 15 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7706 4684
Thresher 14 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 402 5673
gifts, jewellery, souvenirs & accessories Discreet (Adult) 12 Norfolk Place London W2 1QL t: 020 706 1743 GB Souvenirs 16 Craven Road London W2 3PX t: 020 7706 7105 H & T Pawn Brokers 63 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7723 5736 Instyle Paddington Gift Shop 161 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7706 0324
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inservices
London Souvenirs & Gifts 117 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7262 4773 Teaspoon 195 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7402 0499 Under a Tenner 23-25 Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7706 3999
hairdressers & grooming Andrews Hairdressing Salon 103 Praed Street London W2 1NT t: 020 7723 5648 Charlie’s Barber Shop 31 Spring Street London W2 1JA t: 020 7706 9877
Class Hair Styles 81 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7402 0106 Contrasti 10 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7616 7394 Hair London 5 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7262 6786 Head Masters 2 Praed Street London W2 1JX t: 020 7402 9191
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services The Tanning Shop 89-91 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7402 4856 Toni & Guy 12 Sheldon Square London W2 4EZ t: 020 7266 2661 Twin Cut 69 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7723 3231 Unique Style 59 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 0778 797 1288 male hair removal The Sugar Shop 35 Southwick Street London W2 1JQ t: 020 7402 1400
home, household & security shoe repairs & key cutting Distinctive Shoe Repairs 3 Norfolk Place London W2 1QN t: 020 7460 6610 M K Studio 75-77 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7724 7422
HJ Hatfield & Sons 42 St Michael’s Street London W2 1QP t: 020 7622 8169 electrical products (wholesale) GF Electrical Ltd 11 Bouverie Place London W2 1RB t: 020 7402 1422 security systems & installation
antiques & restoration
Barry Brothers Security 121-123 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7262 2450
Franses Conservation 11 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7976 1234
M & L Associates 9 Bouverie Place London W2 1RB t: 020 7402 9911
Did you know? Each year Heathrow Express travels the equivalent of almost four times the distance to the moon, or 37 times around the world.
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inservices internet cafés & mobile phones Carphone Warehouse Unit 3 West End Quay Praed Street (Near Harbet Road) London W2 1JX t: 0870 142 1285
Chilworth Communications 106 Star Street London W2 1QF t: 020 7706 1014 DDB London 12 Bishop’s Bridge Road London W2 6AA t: 020 7258 3979
Euro Comm Ltd Internet Café 5 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7402 5432
International Agenda 18 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7479 9740
Reload.com 197 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7262 4113
JC Decaux 27 Sale Place London W2 1YR t: 020 7298 8000
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Westbourne Terrace Management Services (Part of WPP) 121-141 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6JR t: 020 7262 5077
architectural visualisation Hayes Davidson Group 21 Conduit Place London W2 1HS t: 020 7262 4100 film Olsberg/SPI and Dakota Films (De Young) 4 Junction Mews London W2 1PN t: 020 7402 1300 Outrider International 92 Star Street London W2 1QF t: 020 7723 6021 Poisson Rouge Pictures Ltd 6 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7262 4383 graphic design Web Scarlett de Vlam 12 Junction Mews London W2 1PN t: 020 7706 8076
services
music publishing
postal services
Bryan Morrison Music 1 Star Street London W2 1QD t: 020 7706 7304
Mailboxes Etc 61 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7706 3666
public relations & media Freerange Communications 18 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7402 9966 Tribeca New Media Communications 40 Southwick Street London W2 1JQ t: 020 7402 3133
Post Office 128-142 Praed Street London W2 1AA t: 0845 722 3344 At the time of print the Post Office Counter is scheduled to move to the eastern end of Praed Street in West End Quay.
printing, copying & photographic photographic Cartridge World 85 Praed Street London W2 1NT t: 020 7706 2656 Foto Sprint 191 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7723 8588 Snappy Snaps 71 Praed Street London W2 1NS t: 020 7706 2542
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inservices printing and copying Kall Kwik 13 Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7402 2300
recruitment & training construction & trade recruitment Amazon Personnel 6 Star Street London W2 1QD t: 0870 033 1900 Meridian Search & Selection 12 Southwick Mews London W2 1JG t: 020 7402 6633
education & immigration advisory service Study Overseas UK 159 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7262 2666 marketing recruitment Spectrum Marketing Recruitment 20-22 Craven Road London W2 3PX t: 020 7724 0211 recruitment centre for paddington Paddington First 143-145 Harrow Road London W2 1JP t: 020 7087 8080 volunteering
Ship Shape Resources 12 London Mews London W2 1HY t: 020 7706 2018
Time for Paddington Bridge House 63-65 North Wharf Road London W2 1LA t: 020 3145 1200 Volunteer Centre Westminster 53-55 Praed Street London W2 1NR t: 020 7402 8076
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solicitors, accountants & insurance chartered accountants Aston Draycott Caprini House 163-173 Praed Street London W2 1RH t: 020 7402 2223 Gregory Michaels & Co 6 Southwick Mews London W2 1JG t: 020 7723 1816 Ian Franses Associates 24 Conduit Place London W2 1EP t: 020 7262 1199 Stein Richards 10 London Mews London W2 1HY t: 020 7402 7070 solicitors WGS Solicitors 133 Praed Street London W2 1RN t: 020 7723 1656
services William Heath & Co 16 Sale Place London W2 1PX t: 020 7402 3151 risk management Landau & Manson Finance House 19 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7723 1100 management consultants Egremont Group 11 London Mews London W2 1HY t: 020 7298 7878
Finnamore Management Consultants 5A Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7479 9720
travel & tourism Choice Holidays 37 Southwick Street London W2 1JQ t: 020 7402 7411 Flight Centre 4B Praed Street London W2 1JX t: 020 7258 7595 Jumbo Travel 105 Praed Street London W2 1NT t: 020 7258 0295
Latin Travel 19C Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7447 2750 Travelmood 5A Praed Street London W2 1NJ t: 020 7087 8400 Big Bus Company Sightseeing Tours of London t: 020 7233 9533 hotel & theatre bookings London Hotel Reservation Centre (LHRC) 145 Praed Street London W2 1RL t: 020 7706 0900
Did you know? Sheldon Square was the original site of Paddington Station until 1854 when Brunel's station opened on its current site.
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staying in Paddington Whether you’re here on business or pleasure, with family or friends, splashing out or saving up, you’ll find Paddington is the perfect location for your stay in London. With a wealth of restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and cafés on your doorstep, as well as unrivalled transport links across the capital and beyond, Paddington’s central location is sure to please. There are almost 100 hotels within a few minutes walk of the station, from the ultra-modern to the charmingly historic, there is something for everyone with a varied range of hotels to suit any budget.
Did you know? Marble Arch was built as the main entrance to Buckingham Palace in 1828 and was moved to its present position in 1851.
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inhotels England’s official nationwide quality assessment scheme. Ratings made easy: AA Budget Budget Hotel * Simple, practical, no frills ** Well presented and well run *** Good level of quality and comfort **** Excellent standard throughout ***** Exceptional with a degree of luxury
£££ Delmere Hotel Best Western
£££ Hilton London Metropole
£££ Norfolk Plaza Hotel
AA ** / VB **
VB ****
AA ****
128-130 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7706 3344
225 Edgware Road London W2 1JU t: 020 7402 4141
29-33 Norfolk Square London W2 1RX t: 020 7723 0792
£££ Hilton London Paddington
£££ Novotel London Paddington
VB ****
AA ****
146 Praed Street London W2 1EE t: 020 7850 0500
3 Kingdom Street London W2 6BD t: 020 7266 6000
£££ The Darlington Hyde Park Hotel 111-117 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RU t: 020 7460 8800 £££ The Gresham Hotel 116 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UA t: 020 7402 2920
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(Opening Autumn 2008)
£££ Hotel Indigo London – Paddington AA ****
16 London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7835 2000 (Opening Autumn 2008)
£££ The Pavilion Hotel 34-36 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7262 0905
Photo supplied by Hotel Indigo London – Paddington
AA – Automobile Association VB – VisitBritain
hotels
Photo supplied by Hilton London Paddington
£££ Quality Crown Paddington
££ Abbey Court & Westpoint Hotel
££ Alexandra Hotel
AA ****
VB ***
144 Praed Street London W2 1HU t: 020 7706 8888
168-174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP t: 020 7402 0011
159 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7402 6471
£££ Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park AA ***
8-14 Talbot Square London W2 1TS t: 020 7262 6699
££ Adare Hotel 153 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7262 0633 ££ Admiral Hotel
£££ Royal Park Hotel 3 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UL t: 020 7479 6600
AA ***
143 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7723 7309 ££ Albro House Hotel 155 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7724 2931
VB ***
££ Ashley Hotel 15 Norfolk Square London W2 1RU t: 020 7723 3375 ££ Athena Hotel 110-114 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UA t: 020 7706 3866 ££ Avon Hotel 50 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7706 0024
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inhotels ££ Balmoral House Hotel 156-157 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7723 7445 ££ Belvedere Hotel 52-54 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7723 8848
££ Brynteg Hotel 109 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RU t: 020 7723 7315 ££ Camelot House Hotel 18-20 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7723 2219
££ Berkeley Court Hotel 94 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 4801
££ Cardiff Hotel
££ Beverley House Hotel 142 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7723 3380
££ Castleton Hotel 164-166 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UD t: 020 7706 4666
££ Border Hotel 14 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS
££ Classic Hotel 92 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7706 7776
££ Boulevard Hotel 10 Norfolk Place London W2 1QL t: 020 7706 9911
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VB ***
5-9 Norfolk Square London W2 1RU t: 020 7723 9068
££ Days Inn Hyde Park AA budget
148-152 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UD t: 020 7723 2939 ££ Dolphin Hotel 32-34 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7402 4949 ££ Europa House Hotel VB **
151 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7723 7343 ££ Fairways Hotel 186 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TU t: 020 7723 8040 ££ Four Stars Hotel 26-28 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7402 5523 ££ Gower Hotel 129 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RX t: 020 7262 2262
inhotels ££ Haven Hotel 6-8 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7723 5481 ££ Hotel Columbus 141 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RX t: 020 7262 0974 ££ Hotel Sophia 5A London Street London W2 1HL t: 020 7706 0001
££ Lancaster Court Hotel 202-204 Sussex Gardens London W2 3UA t: 020 7402 8438 ££ Mina House Hotel 21-23 Craven Rd London W2 3BU t: 020 7402 3267 ££ Mitre House Hotel AA **
££ Hyde Park Court Hotel 48 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7723 3050
178-186 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TU t: 020 7723 8040 ££ Nayland Hotel
££ Kingsway Park Hotel AA *** / VB ***
139 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RX t: 020 7723 5677
VB ****
132-134 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7723 4615 ££ Norfolk Towers Hotel 34 Norfolk Place London W2 1QW t: 020 7262 3123
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££ Normandie Hotel 96 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7402 9456 ££ Olympic House Hotel 138-140 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7723 5935 ££ Orchard Hotel 86-90 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 0370 ££ Queensway Hotel 147-149 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RY t: 020 7723 7749 ££ Rhodes Hotel VB ***
195 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RJ t: 0870 870 7577 ££ Rose Court Hotel 1-3 Talbot Square London W2 1TR t: 020 7723 8671
hotels ££ Royal Cambridge Hotel 124-126 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7873 0000 ££ Royal Norfolk Hotel 25 London Street London W2 1HH t: 020 7723 3386 ££ Seymour Hotel 106 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 4801 ££ Shakespeare Hotel 22-28 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS t: 020 7402 4646 ££ Springfield Hotel 154 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UD t: 020 7723 9898
££ St David’s Hotel VB **
16-20 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS t: 020 7723 3856 ££ Stylotel 160-162 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UD t: 020 7723 1026
££ White House Hotel 102 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 4801 ££ Winrose Hotel 24 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7723 5656
££ The Edward Hotel 1A Spring Street London W2 3RA t: 020 7262 2671 ££ The Omega Hotel 136 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7402 7209 ££ Tudor Court Hotel 10-12 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS t: 020 7723 6553 ££ Warwick Hostel 6-8 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS t: 020 7402 2325
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inhotels £ ABC Hotel 121 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RU t: 020 7706 4660
£ Continental Hotel 36-42 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7723 3926
£ Metro Hotel 7 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7402 4100
£ Ascot Hyde Park Hotel 11 Craven Road London W2 3BP t: 020 7402 5447
£ Falcon Hotel 11 Norfolk Square London W2 1RU t: 020 7723 8603
£ Monopole Hotel 98 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH
£ Astoria Hotel 100 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 8103 £ Belmont Hotel 104 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UH t: 020 7723 8103 £ Bluedaws Hotel 133-135 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RX t: 020 7723 6040 t: 020 7262 6314 £ Cecil Court Hotel 16 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7262 3881
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£ Hamilton’s Hotel 32 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7706 8642 £ Hyde Park Rooms Hotel VB **
137 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RX t: 020 7723 0225 £ London Central Hotel 119 Sussex Gardens London W2 2RU t: 020 7723 3311 £ Mandalay Picton House Hotel 122 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UB t: 020 7723 5479
£ Pacific Hotel 108 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UA t: 020 7723 5312 £ St George Hotel 46 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7402 6462 £ The Lodge Hotel 44 Norfolk Square London W2 1RT t: 020 7262 4406 £ Tony’s House Hotel 30 Norfolk Square London W2 1RS t: 020 7402 4114 £ Ventures Hotel 12-14 Sussex Gardens London W2 1UL t: 020 7706 0846
local parks & open spaces Take a stroll along the canal to Little Venice or a short walk to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Along with local railed gardens such as Norfolk Square there are plenty of places in and around Paddington to enjoy the open air.
Hyde Park London, W2 t: 020 7298 2100
Little Venice and the Regent's Canal London, W2
There is something for everyone in Hyde Park - with over 4,000 trees, a lake, horseriding, tennis, restaurants and cafĂŠs. www.royalparks.org.uk
The picturesque pool of Little Venice marks the point where the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent's Canal. This is the perfect place to embark on a leisurely walk along the peaceful green towpath to Regent's Park, London Zoo or Camden Lock and its vibrant market stalls.
Kensington Gardens London, W2 2UH t: 020 7298 2000 Planted with avenues of trees, bordered with ornamental flower beds, Kensington Gardens is home to Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial, the Peter Pan Statue, the Serpentine Gallery and the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. www.royalparks.org.uk
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Norfolk Square Gardens London, W2 t: 020 7641 5271 Seconds away from Paddington Station, just off London Street, Norfolk Square Gardens is a beautiful enclave, with mature trees for reading in the shade, and benches for sitting in the sun. Managed by City of Westminster Parks Service.
local parks & open spaces
Rembrandt Gardens Warwick Avenue, W2 t: 020 7641 5271
Sheldon Square London, W2 6PY t: 020 7266 7445
A beautiful setting, next to the Pool of Little Venice, Rembrandt Gardens offers the tranquility of the waterside, amongst wonderful greenery. Toilet facilities on site, managed by City of Westminster Parks Service.
Named after Sir Joseph Sheldon and his brother Daniel, nephews of the Bishop of London, who became tenants and built a new church in 1679, the predecessor of St Mary's Church in Paddington. Sheldon Square is a magnificent amphitheatre, designed by architects Sidell Gibson, where you can sit in the sunshine enjoying a salad or a sandwich. Part of the PaddingtonCentral scheme, live music is provided over the summer months.
Talbot Square London, W2 1TS t: 020 7641 5271 Easily missed, but wonderful when you find it, Talbot Square is well worth the visit. Mature trees and plants, a stone's throw from Paddington Station and Lancaster Gate. Managed by City of Westminster Parks Service.
Paddington Guided Walks www.inpaddington.com
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beyond Paddington A short walk or a few stops on the Underground can take you from Paddington to any number of top London attractions. Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss during your stay.
A ten minute walk will take you to the heart of Hyde Park, a Royal Park since 1536 when Henry VIII acquired the land. Take a stroll around the famous Serpentine lake and you will reach the adjoining Kensington Gardens, home to the stunning Italian Fountain Gardens and the Albert Memorial. Other highlights include the Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Palace and the Peter Pan Statue. In recent years visitors have also flocked to the gardens to visit the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, playground and seven mile memorial walk.
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A five minute walk along the canal and you’re in Little Venice, an oasis of leafy calm where the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent’s Canal. Originally given its name by Robert Browning, Little Venice is now home to the delightful Waterside Café, and the excellent Warwick Castle pub, as well as attractions such as the Puppet Theatre Barge, the Cascade Floating Art Gallery and stunning Italianate architecture. It’s also a great starting point for a walk along the towpath. Head east and you will find yourself at Camden Lock, home of the famous Camden market and a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park and London Zoo.
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From Paddington’s Bakerloo Line Station you can be at Waterloo Station within 15 minutes, home of the London Eye. The world’s largest observation wheel, the Eye stands 135 metres high and will take you on a 30-minute ‘flight’ over London. Each high-tech capsule can accommodate up to 25 people and you can even book your own capsule for a special occasion. For more information and booking call 0870 5000 600. From here, take a short walk east along the river to the impressive Tate Modern, or Shakespeare’s historic Globe Theatre.
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A quick trip on the Circle Line from Paddington and you will be in South Kensington, home to some of the best museums in London including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Children and adults alike will enjoy the interactive displays with push-button gadgets, live science experiments and IMAX 3D cinema. Don’t miss the Natural History Museum’s dinosaur collection and enormous life-size model of a blue whale. Also close by is the world class art and design collection in the stunning Victoria and Albert Museum.
One stop further on the Circle Line will take you to Harrods, one of the world’s most famous department stores. Established as a humble grocery store in 1849, Harrods has grown to encompass 20 in-store restaurants offering every imaginable cuisine as well as departments selling everything from food to footwear, furniture to fashion. Must-see sights include the Food Halls and the extraordinary Pet Department.
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beyond London Make the most of Paddington’s excellent rail links to the west and Wales by taking a day-trip to one of these top destinations. With journey times of around two hours or less, you can enjoy a full day of exploring and still make it back to Paddington in time for dinner. Windsor Just 20 minutes from Paddington is historic Windsor, home to one of the Queen’s residences. Visit the famous Windsor Castle built by William the Conqueror and soak up the splendid interiors strewn with great works of art, or take a ride in a horse drawn carriage or an open top bus and enjoy the 17th century architecture and cobbled streets off Castle Hill. Alternatively splash out in the great mix of famous stores and small independent shops or take advantage of the wonderful selection of restaurants and cafés.
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Oxford Around an hour from Paddington is Oxford, one of England’s most famous University towns. The sheer beauty of Oxford’s colleges and riverside setting alone make it a great destination for a day-trip, not to mention the museums, literary links, film and TV locations, shopping, music and theatre. Enjoy candlelit evensong at a college chapel, watch a Shakespeare play in the park, or hire a punt and take to the water and then make the most of Oxford’s lively mix of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars which give this historic city its cosmopolitan buzz.
Bath An hour and a half west of London lies Bath, a diverse city combining honey-coloured Georgian crescents, terraces and squares with healing waters bubbling from natural hot springs under Roman Baths. You can take a dip at the new state-ofthe-art Thermae Bath Spa Complex or enjoy a more historic afternoon sipping tea in the 18th century Pump Room next to Bath Abbey where Edgar, England’s first king was crowned back in 937AD. Alternatively, visit the Pulteney Bridge, lined with 250 year old shops, and the nearby riverside gardens.
Bristol Also around an hour and a half from Paddington is Bristol, best known for its naval heritage but increasingly popular for its vibrant nightlife and top class shopping. Step back in time with the city’s excellent range of museums and galleries, as well as Brunel’s SS Great Britain and John Cabot’s ship, the Matthew, two examples of Bristol’s wonderfully preserved living history. In the evening head down to the newly developed waterfront for a host of restaurants, bars and clubs or take advantage of the city’s thriving theatre scene.
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Valleys of South Wales You may have a picture in your mind of the Valleys but it probably needs an update. A visit to the Valleys of today will spring some surprises. For a start you won’t see any coal mines unless they are heritage sites. What you will see are lakes and woodlands and a roller coaster landscape of hills dotted with friendly towns and villages. These hills are made for walking, cycling and exploring, you just don’t know what you’ll come across, from medieval castles and churches to World Heritage Sites. You may even spot the Tardis or an alien, as South Wales is the home of Dr Who and Torchwood.
The new Ebbw Valley rail link means that every corner of the valleys can be reached by train. So don’t leave it too long for that update and don’t just take our word for it as the Valleys were top of the ratings in the new Rough Guide to Wales.
useful information Metropolitan Police Paddington Green Police Station 2-4 Harrow Road London W2 IXJ t: 020 7402 1212
Transport for London For information on buses, trains and underground visit www.tfl.gov.uk or t: 020 7222 1234
St Mary’s Hospital Praed Street, London W2 1NY Accident and Emergency located on South Wharf Road t: 020 7886 6666
Westminster City Council’s Environment Action Line Assistance with litter, waste and noise t: 020 7641 2000
NHS Direct For confidential health advice and information 24 hours a day t: 0845 46 47
In an emergency, where someone is in danger, please dial 999.
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