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Pride of Paddington, Paddington, W2
W2
W2 3BP
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Reviews of Pride of Paddington (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about Pride of Paddington
A lively pub just outside the station. There is one L-shaped room with perhaps a little too much emphasis on food but nice enough for a pint or two. Pavement tables line the outsides. Ales on were Tribute, Wainwright and TT Landlord.
On 20th July 2022
- rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about Pride of Paddington
The Pride of Paddington has booth seating that runs below the windows along the long left hand side of the pub. These booths are faced by the bar that supports five handpumps, one of which was unused and two of which were off during a recent Friday afternoon visit. This left St Austell’s Tribute and Courage Best alongside some standard and premium keg products. Banquette seating runs along the rear wall creating an L-shaped pub. For some reason a single line queue had formed at the bar, which I ignored to be served promptly. This is an OK pub, but I think that ‘Pride of Paddington’ is a bit of a stretch.
On 3rd July 2022
- rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about Pride of Paddington
This was originally the Westbourne Hotel, named after the lost Westbourne River, which runs under the area. It would also appear to be a relatively modern pub, possibly dating from the early 20th century, maybe rebuilt in the 1930s; there’s also a Watney Combe Reid roundel straddling the pub sign.
A corporate branded pub this definitely is not. The interior is mainly clad in varnished tongue and groove, giving it the look of a sauna. There’s a worn carpet, some white and chocolate paint and strange amateur portraits with brass picture lamps to the left wall. There’s a raised area to the rear, with a cloth banquette and to the right, there’s a dining room, which looks like a transport caff; indeed, although no one was eating, there was a whiff of fish ‘n’ chips with accompanying vinegar condiment; the whole ensemble is a bit tatty, though there’s cheap accommodation upstairs; the luxury. Lighting is mixed, good sounds played at a decent volume and surprisingly, there were no TVs. Furniture is mixed, with sauce bottles and menus on top, food being the likes of Chicken Parmi and a pint on Thursdays for £13. Customers seemed to be foreign and possibly outdoor workers in manual trades, judging by the amount of high viz clothing; they seemed to be having a jolly time.
Amazingly, there was an ale range which differed from the other locals, being two unused pumps, then something from Wainwright’s, Landlord and Tribute at a very decent £2.20 a half and drinkable.
The place is more odd than bad. It’s worth a look, if for nothing other than out of curiosity, but I wouldn’t want to spend time here.
On 15th January 2022
- rating: 4
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London Marylebone, 0.85 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Kilburn High Road, 2.08 miles, 40 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
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- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 10 October 2017 by Quinno _
