Eat The Tube: 11 Best Restaurants Near Paddington Station
Paddington is known for its famous resident bear, canals and range of great restaurants and pubs. From must-have basque cheesecake and cosy gastropubs to Greek mezze and Peruvian-Japanese fusion, here are the best restaurants within walking distance of the Paddington tube stop.
Le Maritxu
The Basque region in Spain is, possibly, the culinary centre of the world, with more Michelin Star restaurants per capita than anywhere else. Thankfully, places like La Maritxu share some of this wealth with the rest of us.
Run by three sisters from the area, this is a true labour of love, serving up traditional and delicious Basque cheesecake. The burnt exterior and rich creamy middle prompts a queue down the street from its Paddington location.
where: 12 Connaught St, St George’s Fields, London W2
2AF
website: www. lamaritxucheesecake.co.uk
London Shell Co.
With two floating boats in Paddington, London Shell Co. specialises in fresh fish. Their vessel, The Grand Duchess, is filled with airy, light interiors and has a menu that nods to British classics. They use the freshest fish available, with their catch-of-the-day ingredients coming from Kernowsashimi and Wild Harbour.
Regularly changing, their menu is filled with dishes such as cured mackerel with Nutbourne Farm panzanella; smoked haddock risotto with saffron; and lemon curd tart with white chocolate and pistachio.
where: THE PRINCE REGENT: SHELDON SQUARE, PADDINGTON CENTRAL, W2 6PY
website: WWW.LONDONSHELLCO.COM
Duke of Kendal
This neighbourhood gastropub combines a homely feel with an array of gourmet dishes like roast beef and fish and chips, alongside an extensive selection of cocktails, wines, draught ales, spirits and more.
This is the perfect place to either soak up the sun outside in the summer or burrow inside during the winter for a pub quiz or sporting event.
This neighbourhood gastropub combines a homely feel with an array of gourmet dishes
where: 38 Connaught St, St George’s Fields, London W2 2AF
website: www.thedukeofkendal.co.uk
Ayllu
At Ayllu, chefs take inspiration from the Ayllu community, with small plates designed to share. Combining traditional Peruvian flavours with Japanese influences, you can expect interesting flavours that fuse the freshness of Japanese sushi with the boldness of Peruvian spices. Oysters with aji Camarillo, mango tiger milk and ponzu, beef velouté, miso and ginger served with rocoto sauce and salmon and tuna tacos are just some of the favourites on the menu.
Where: beneath Smith’s Bar & Grill, 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington
website: www.ayllu.co.uk
Casa Malevo
Casa Malevo is exactly what you want from an Argentine restaurant – prime beef and mixed grill, great wine and traditional classics like hand-shaped empanadas.
It also has a private dining space for up to 12 diners, perfect for small group celebrations and inspired by old Estancias dining rooms.
where: 23 Connaught St, St George’s Fields, London W2 2AY
website: www.casamalevo.com
Heist Bank
Every area needs a good bottomless brunch option, and Heist is Paddington’s. With a pizza oven, craft beer, board games and a pool table, its a bit like an adult playground.
For those going in the evening, they have a DJ playing every Friday from 6:30, and the dinner menu is full of Mediterranean favourites like sea bass fillet and roast aubergine and chickpea salad.
With a pizza oven, craft beer, board games and a pool table, its a bit like an adult playground
where: 5 N Wharf Rd, London W2 1LA
website: www.heistbank.com
Ammos Hyde Park
Offering a range of Greek classics such as mezze platters, yiouvetsi, moussaka and pastitsio, as well as contemporary options such as flame-grilled steak and quality fresh seafood, Ammos has something for everyone.
They also have our extensive wine cellar curated with a selection of the finest red, white, and rose wine from vineyards ranging from Macedonia to Santorini and Crete, as well as Greek favourites like Ouzo and Tsipouro.
where: 28 Sussex Pl, Tyburnia, London W2 2TH
website: www.ammoshydepark.com
Bombay Palace
Bombay Palace is a neighbourhood favourite that makes excellent use of its tandoori oven to offer an authentic Punjabi experience.
Open since 1981, the international brand also has restaurants in Toronto, Kuala Lumpur, and Los Angeles, and its range of Tandoori specialities and curries are diverse and bursting with flavours.
where: 50 Connaught St, Tyburnia, London W2 2AA
website: www.bombay-palace.co.uk
The Stablehand
Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this quintessential British gastropub stays close to its roots. Sourcing ingredients from the British Isles, highlights here are its Sunday roast (of course), desserts like bread and butter pudding and Eton mess, traditional snack food like scotch eggs, and a wine list with an emphasis on British and Welsh vineyards.
Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this quintessential British gastropub stays close to its roots
where: 4 Bathurst St, Tyburnia, London W2 2SD
website: www.thestablehand.co.uk
Darcie & May Green
As colourful as they come, Darcie & May Green is the canalside venture from brunch specialist Daisy Green. Located in Sheldon Square, this multi-coloured boat is covered in bespoke artwork by British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake.
With seats inside and aboard the top deck, they serve up some of the best Aussie brunch staples in the city, from their award-winning banana bread sandwich with honey mascarpone cream, fresh berries and flaked almonds to The Bondi, a mix of back bacon, poached eggs, chilli and fennel sausage, mushrooms, avo and house chilli pesto on cold fermented activities charcoal sourdough.
where: SHELDON SQUARE, PADDINGTON CENTRAL, W2 6DS
website: WWW.DAISYGREENFOOD.COM
Smith’s Bar and Grill
Smith’s Bar & Grill is a hidden gem burrowed in the heart of Paddington Basin and Little Venice. Experience modern British & European cuisine complemented by classically styled cocktails in this spacious, naturally lit venue, boasting a gorgeous year-round terrace that overlooks the picturesque Grand Union Canal.
Experience modern British & European cuisine complemented by classically styled cocktails
where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
