Paddington is the ideal spot for a thirst quenching pint. There are plenty of traditional pubs within a short walk of Paddington Station and a variety of bars in the surrounding area. Stroll along the canal for the delightful pubs of Little Venice or into Bayswater and Westbourne Grove for something a little livelier.
WITHIN 5 MINUTES WALK
Archery
Tavern
So-called because it was built on an archery range - just a stone's throw from
Hyde Park
Address: 4 Bathurst Street, London W2 2SD
Telephone: 020 7402 4916
W2 2SD
CADs Bar
Address: 34 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QW
Telephone: 020 7262 3123
W2 1QW
Cubana
Cuba-inspired bar serving a wide-selection of cocktails and food with live music
and dancing
Address: 36 Southwick Street, London W2 1JQ
Telephone: 020 7402 7539
W2 1JQ
Dickens Inn
Narrow but spacious pub with several bars serving a wide range of beer, wine
and spirits
Address: 25 London Street, London W2 1HH
Telephone: 020 7262 2365
W2 1HH
Fountains Abbey
Large and lively pub with a good range of beers - it first opened its doors
in 1824
Address: 109 Praed Street, London W2 1RL
Telephone: 020 7723 2364
W2 1RL
Great Western Arms
Address: 31 Praed Street, London W2 1NS
Telephone: 020 7723 9536
W2 1NS
Harvey's Restaurant & Bar
Situated on the corner of Gloucester Terrace and Craven Road, Harvey's is a
jovial wine bar popular with locals and tourists alike
Address: 46 Gloucester Terrace, London W2 3HH
Telephone: 020 7402 1100
W2 3HH
Mad Bishop & Bear
Fuller's pub situated inside Paddington Station
Address: Paddington Station, London W2 1RH
Telephone: 020 7402 2441
W2 1RH
Pride of Paddington
Local pub complete with Karaoke night - opposite Paddington Station
Address: 1 Craven Road, London W2 3BP
Telephone: 020 7402 2156
W2 3BP
Rob Roy
A very hospitable landlord presides over this small patch of Scotland in Paddington
Address: 8 Sale Place, London W2 1PH
Telephone: 020 7262 6403
W2 1PH
Royal Exchange
Charming local pub boasting real ales, a juke box and a very big fish tank
Address: 26 Sale Place, London W2 1PU
Telephone: 020 7723 3781
W2 1PU
Sawyers Arms
Address: 8-9 London Street, London W2 1HL
Telephone: 020 7723 0685
W2 1HL
Sir Alexander Fleming
Named after the famous scientist who discovered Penicillin at nearby St Mary's
hospital
Address: 16 Bouverie Place, London W2 1RB
Telephone: 020 7723 6061
W2 1RB
Steam
Hotel bar with first-rate cocktail list and fine selection of beers
Address: 1 Eastbourne Terrace, London W2 1BA
Telephone: 020 7850 0555
W2 1BA
Sussex Arms
Address: 21 London Street, London W2 1HH
Telephone: 020 7402 9602
W2 1HH
The Chapel
Gastropub serving a fine array of beers, wines and modern British fayre
Address: 48 Chapel Street, London NW1 5DP
Telephone: 020 7402 9220
NW1 5DP
The Cleveland Arms
Traditional English pub with a diverse clientele and real community atmosphere
Address: 28 Chilworth Street, London W2 6DT
Telephone: 020 7706 1759
W2 6DT
The Gyngleboy
Traditional wine bar with candlelit tables and a fine selection of wines
Address: 27 Spring Street, London W2 IJA
Telephone: 020 7723 3351
W2 IJA
The Mitre
Outstanding traditional pub with much of its original Victorian interior still
intact
Address: 24 Craven Terrace, London W2 3GH
Telephone: 020 7262 5240
W2 3GH
Victoria
Cosy, traditional pub with an elegant interior and fine selection of ales
Address: 10A Strathearn Place, London W2 2NH
Telephone: 020 7724 1191
W2 2NH
White Hart
One of the few pubs in Paddington that still has pool tables
Address: 31 Brook Mews North, London W2 3BW
Telephone: 020 7402 4417
W2 3BW
A SHORT BUS OR TAXI RIDE
Bricklayers
Arms
Traditional pub nestling in a quiet side street by Marble Arch
Address: 6 New Quebec Street, London W1H 7DD
Telephone: 020 7724 9949
W1H 7DD
Bridge House
Traditional, canal-side pub opposite Little Venice basin
Address: 13 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6ND
Telephone: 020 7432 1361
W2 6ND
Leinster Arms
Former coaching inn that tends to be popular with tourists
Address: Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU
Telephone: 020 7402 4670
W2 3EU
Prince Alfred
Popular pub in the centre of Bayswater
Address: 112 Queensway, London W2 3RR
Telephone: 020 7229 1474
W2 3RR
Robert Browning
Traditional style local serving a good range of ales and beers
Address: 15 Clifton Road, London W9 1SY
Telephone: 020 7286 2732
W9 1SY
Slug & Lettuce
Notting Hill outlet of the well known chain
Address: 47 Hereford Road, London W2 5AH
Telephone: 020 7229 1503
W2 5AH
The Duke of Kendal
Friendly, traditional pub sitting at the corner of Connaught and Kendal Street
Address: 38 Connaught Street, London W2 2AF
Telephone: 020 7402 4186
W2 2AF
The Elbow Room
American-style pool hall and bar owned by record producer Arthur Baker
Address: 103 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW
Telephone: 020 7221 5211
W2 4UW
The Hanging Tree
Spacious but welcoming wine bar and restaurant that takes its name from the
infamous gallows that once stood by this corner of Hyde Park
Address: 13 Edgware Road, London W2 2JE
Telephone: 020 7402 8012
W2 2JE
The Prince Edward
Large, old-fashioned pub with outdoor seating
Address: 73 Prince?s Square, London W2 4NY
Telephone: 020 7727 2221
W2 4NY
The Redan
Recently refurbished bar on the corner of Queensway and Westbourne Grove
Address: 1 Westbourne Grove, London W2
Telephone: 020 7229 2993
W2
The Shakespeare
Fairly spacious pub with a good selection of beers
Address: 65 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UJ
Telephone: 020 7229 2233
W2 4UJ
The Swan
Conveniently located beside Hyde Park, which makes it popular with visitors
Address: 66 Bayswater Road, London W2 3PH
Telephone: 020 7262 5204
W2 3PH
The Three Tuns
Attractive, old-style pub made extra cosy by its large fireplace
Address: 1 Portman Mews South, London W1H 6HR
Telephone: 020 7408 0330
W1H 6HR
The Tyburn
Lively, glass-fronted JD Wetherspoon pub sitting in the shadow of Marble Arch
Address: 18-20 Edgware Road, London W2 2EN
Telephone: 020 7723 4731
W2 2EN
The Victory
Wine bar tucked away behind Edgware Road
Address: 4 Brendon Street, London W1H 5HE
Telephone: 020 7724 5509
W1H 5HE
The Warrington Hotel
Originally built as a hotel in 1859, this superb pub has a large saloon bar
and a beautiful Art Nouveau interior
Address: 93 Warrington Crescent, London W9
Telephone: 020 7286 2929
W9
The Warwick Castle
Great little pub located in a charming side street by the canal
Address: 6 Warwick Place, London W9
Telephone: 020 7432 1331
W9
The Waterway
Recently refurbished bar and restaurant with an outdoor area that looks out
over the canal
Address: 54 - 56 Formosa Street, London W9 2JU
Telephone: 020 7266 3557
W9 2JU
Windsor Castle
Small, old fashioned pub with a loyal local following
Address: 3 Lanark Place, London W9 1BT
Telephone: 020 7286 5514
W9 1BT
Windsor Castle
An extraordinary little pub that is home to monthly meetings of the Handlebar
Moustache Club
Address: 27-29 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LQ
Telephone: 020 7723 4371
W1H 4LQ
TUBE OR TRAIN OR TAXI
Beach
Blanket Babylon
Fashionable Notting Hill haunt
Address: 45 Ledbury Road, London W11
Telephone: 020 7229 2907
W11
Dusk
Pleasant modern bar with friendly staff and lively atmosphere
Address: 79 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5JZ
Telephone: 020 7486 5746
W1U 5JZ
Gate
Modern bar and restaurant below the Gate Cinema
Address: 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
Telephone: 0207 727 9007
W11 3JZ
Ground Floor Bar
Popular style bar
Address: 186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA
Telephone: 020 7243 8701
W11 1LA
Harry's Social Club
Incredibly fashionable establishment with an impressive cocktail list and remarkable
furnishings
Address: 30 Alexander Street, London W2 5NU
Telephone: 020 7229 4043
W2 5NU
Lonsdale House
A recent addition to the area and definitely putting the style into style bar
Address: 44-48 Lonsdale Road, London W11 2DE
Telephone: 020 7228 1517
W11 2DE
Marylebone Tup
Popular pub for after work drinks
Address: 93 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4RE
Telephone: 020 7935 4373
W1U 4RE
Notting Hill Arts Club
Ever popular music venue and night club
Address: 21 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JQ
Telephone: 020 7460 4459
W11 3JQ
Portobello Gold
Longstanding Portobello drinking den
Address: 95-97 Portobello Road, London W11
Telephone: 020 7460 4910
W11
The Blagclub
Small but ornate night club by Notting Hill Gate tube
Address: 68 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3HT
Telephone: 020 7243 0123
W11 3HT
The Cow
Guinness and oysters are a speciality at this fantastically popular pub and
restaurant
Address: 89 Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5QH
Telephone: 020 7221 0021
W2 5QH
The Golden Eagle
Amiable old fashioned pub that has a weekly sing-a-long around the piano
Address: 59 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NY
Telephone: 020 7935 3228
W1U 2NY
The Market Bar
Ornately decorated style bar
Address: 240A Portobello Road, London W11 1LL
Telephone: 020 7229 6472
W11 1LL
The Pelican
Recently refurbished gastropub
Address: 45 All Saints Road, London W11 1AT
Telephone: 020 7792 3073
W11 1AT
The Prince Bonaparte
Longstanding and well respected gastropub with a quality selection of beer and
wine
Address: 80 Chepstow Road, London W2 5BE
Telephone: 020 7313 9491
W2 5BE
The Westbourne
Ever popular gastropub - the outdoor terrace soon fills up when the sun shines
Address: 101 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2 5ED
Telephone: 020 7221 1332
W2 5ED
Under the Westway
Spacious style bar and restaurant situated in a remarkable interior beneath
the Westay
Address: Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, London W10 5JJ
Telephone: 020 7575 3000
W10 5JJ
Walmer Castle
One of the few remaining traditional pubs in the area - Thai food is served
upstairs
Address: 58 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AJ
Telephone: 020 7229 4620
W11 2AJ
Woody's
Fashionable night club, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the Grand canal
Address: 41-42 Woodfield Road, London W9 2BA
Telephone: 020 7266 3030
W9 2BA