Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Technically the London Shell Co. is in Paddington but as it’s aboard The Prince Regent Canal boat it doesn’t always stay there. At lunch the boat is moored just off Sheldon Square, whereas in the evenings it takes diners on a cruise along the Regent’s Canal up to Camden and back again. The food is superb regardless of the sitting you choose, with the menu showcasing seafood (what else?) like skate wing, Devon crab and mackerel tartare, paired with great wines.
London Shell Co.
Sheldon SquareTechnically the London Shell Co. is in Paddington but as it’s aboard The Prince Regent Canal boat it doesn’t always stay there. At lunch the boat is moored just off Sheldon Square, whereas in the evenings it takes diners on a cruise along the Regent’s Canal up to Camden and back again. The food is superb regardless of the sitting you choose, with the menu showcasing seafood (what else?) like skate wing, Devon crab and mackerel tartare, paired with great wines.
Right on Merchant Square, Lockhouse is an all-day joint with burgers and craft beers at its heart. From the Locked & Loaded (double beef patty, double American cheese, double bacon) to the Asian-inspired tuna steak burger, the menu is full of crowd-pleasers plus a number of salad options for those who want something more virtuous. There’s a varied tap selection with more beers to be found in the fridge, so you’ll have no problem finding the perfect brew for your burger.
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Lockhouse
3 Merchant SqRight on Merchant Square, Lockhouse is an all-day joint with burgers and craft beers at its heart. From the Locked & Loaded (double beef patty, double American cheese, double bacon) to the Asian-inspired tuna steak burger, the menu is full of crowd-pleasers plus a number of salad options for those who want something more virtuous. There’s a varied tap selection with more beers to be found in the fridge, so you’ll have no problem finding the perfect brew for your burger.
Pizza and beer are the specialties at Heist Bank, which is run by the team behind Exmouth Market’s Coin Laundry. The sourdough pizzas are made from a mother yeast started in Italy in 1920 and 48-hour fermented dough so you can be sure of a good crust, whether you opt for the lamb, feta and aged rocket or the egg, sea aster and anchovy pizza. There are lots of local beers, including Beavertown and Gipsy Hill, on tap (which you can take home in growlers) plus rotating guest brews and more cans and bottles in the fridge. Heist Bank even has a pool table and a games room to keep you entertained between drinks.
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Heist Bank
5 N Wharf RdPizza and beer are the specialties at Heist Bank, which is run by the team behind Exmouth Market’s Coin Laundry. The sourdough pizzas are made from a mother yeast started in Italy in 1920 and 48-hour fermented dough so you can be sure of a good crust, whether you opt for the lamb, feta and aged rocket or the egg, sea aster and anchovy pizza. There are lots of local beers, including Beavertown and Gipsy Hill, on tap (which you can take home in growlers) plus rotating guest brews and more cans and bottles in the fridge. Heist Bank even has a pool table and a games room to keep you entertained between drinks.
The extensive menu at Pearl Liang includes dim sum, Cantonese classics, delicacies like abalone and even some Thai and Vietnamese dishes. All this can appear overwhelming at first but there’s lots of treasure here, especially amongst their seafood selection. It’s one of the more upmarket Chinese restaurants in town, with its water fountains and blossom murals, so go in a group and make it a real feast.
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Pearl Liang
8 Sheldon SquareThe extensive menu at Pearl Liang includes dim sum, Cantonese classics, delicacies like abalone and even some Thai and Vietnamese dishes. All this can appear overwhelming at first but there’s lots of treasure here, especially amongst their seafood selection. It’s one of the more upmarket Chinese restaurants in town, with its water fountains and blossom murals, so go in a group and make it a real feast.
Casa Malevo is one for carnivores – this country-style Argentine kitchen is heavy on the meat. Various cuts of beef, lamb chops and chicken are cooked on the grill with chorizo burgers and classic meaty empanadas also on the menu. The wine list is Argentinian, of course, with many available by the carafe so you have the chance to sample as many different varieties as you can handle. Casa Malevo feels rustic and homely, but the cooking is top drawer.
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Casa Malevo
23 Connaught StCasa Malevo is one for carnivores – this country-style Argentine kitchen is heavy on the meat. Various cuts of beef, lamb chops and chicken are cooked on the grill with chorizo burgers and classic meaty empanadas also on the menu. The wine list is Argentinian, of course, with many available by the carafe so you have the chance to sample as many different varieties as you can handle. Casa Malevo feels rustic and homely, but the cooking is top drawer.
Stuzzico has been serving up authentic Italian food to the people of Paddington for over 15 years. Co-owners Franco and Luca hail from Puglia and Naples respectively and have channelled their passion for Italian produce and Italian hospitality into this restaurant. Traditional dishes like cacio e pepe linguine, veal Milanese and beef carpaccio are given the modern treatment, the wine list celebrates the best regional Italian varieties and everything is delivered with charm.
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Stuzzico Ristorante
24 Kendal StStuzzico has been serving up authentic Italian food to the people of Paddington for over 15 years. Co-owners Franco and Luca hail from Puglia and Naples respectively and have channelled their passion for Italian produce and Italian hospitality into this restaurant. Traditional dishes like cacio e pepe linguine, veal Milanese and beef carpaccio are given the modern treatment, the wine list celebrates the best regional Italian varieties and everything is delivered with charm.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Aussie artisans at Beany Green don’t just produce Paddington’s best coffee – they’ve got a small but perfectly formed cocktail menu, too. Try an espresso martini with your Sunday brunch to start the day in style, or get fruity with a lychee-infused mojito.
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Beany Green
25 Brock StThe Aussie artisans at Beany Green don’t just produce Paddington’s best coffee – they’ve got a small but perfectly formed cocktail menu, too. Try an espresso martini with your Sunday brunch to start the day in style, or get fruity with a lychee-infused mojito.
A leisurely lunch at Massis Lebanese Grill & Bar, sharing a laden mezze platter and sipping a cucumber martini, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. For an alcoholic take on one of the most fashionable ingredients, try the Coconut Heaven – silver tequila, lime and coconut water shaken with a white chocolate liqueur.
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Massi's
9 Sheldon SquareA leisurely lunch at Massis Lebanese Grill & Bar, sharing a laden mezze platter and sipping a cucumber martini, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. For an alcoholic take on one of the most fashionable ingredients, try the Coconut Heaven – silver tequila, lime and coconut water shaken with a white chocolate liqueur.
Speakeasy-style cocktail bars are still going strong. The mixologists at Old Mary’s have dreamed up a quirky menu featuring barrel-aged cocktails alongside experimental concoctions and familiar classics. Who could resist a Rackety Flash Pull? (It’s heavy water, Midori and lime, finished with cotton candy condensation. Obviously.)
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Old Mary's
24 Craven TerraceSpeakeasy-style cocktail bars are still going strong. The mixologists at Old Mary’s have dreamed up a quirky menu featuring barrel-aged cocktails alongside experimental concoctions and familiar classics. Who could resist a Rackety Flash Pull? (It’s heavy water, Midori and lime, finished with cotton candy condensation. Obviously.)
This cocktail bar and Creole kitchen is a little piece of the Caribbean in the heart of London. Tiki-style cocktails are the speciality here – try the Agwadisiac: Trois Rivieries Rhum, Agwa coco leaf liqueur, blue Curaçao and Orgeat. And if you’re feeling hungry, look no further than the saltfish fritters.
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The Beachcomber
86 QueenswayThis cocktail bar and Creole kitchen is a little piece of the Caribbean in the heart of London. Tiki-style cocktails are the speciality here – try the Agwadisiac: Trois Rivieries Rhum, Agwa coco leaf liqueur, blue Curaçao and Orgeat. And if you’re feeling hungry, look no further than the saltfish fritters.
Most people come here to enjoy spectacular views over Regent’s Canal from what’s been voted London’s best outdoor terrace. But the cocktails are worth taking a stroll along the towpath for, too. Try the Deep Forest: Bombay Sapphire gin shaken with lavender and rose syrup, lychee, pink grapefruit and bitters.
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The Waterway
54 Formosa StMost people come here to enjoy spectacular views over Regent’s Canal from what’s been voted London’s best outdoor terrace. But the cocktails are worth taking a stroll along the towpath for, too. Try the Deep Forest: Bombay Sapphire gin shaken with lavender and rose syrup, lychee, pink grapefruit and bitters.