All posts by: Charles Wheeldon

New Bear in town

The Bear which occupies the former Cork and Bottle wine bar on Spring Street, near the station.... Read More

Supersonic Sussex

The Sussex Arms located at 21 London Street, close to the junction with Sussex Gardens is an airplane theme pub featuring genuine original reclining seating from the only supersonic transatlantic airplane Concorde. Seats once occupied by the likes of Diana... Read More

Flower of Scotland

Scotland Fans outside The Pride of Paddington... Read More

Thunder and Lightning…Pubs open at last.

Paddington took its first major step towards the return to normality with the reopening of it’s pubs, shops, and other small businesses. As was the case with the weather having an effect on the opening of the pubs with outdoor... Read More

Victoria reigns again

One of Paddington’s most historic pubs is now welcoming customers once more, though patrons are restricted to outdoor service in light of the ongoing Covid regulations. Customers are still forbidden from enjoying the experience of sitting in the interior of... Read More

Chilled atmosphere and warm welcome at Paddington’s garden pubs

In spite of the slightly chilly weather, business is brisk at Paddington’s two garden pubs as locals are flocking to The Monkey Puzzle on Sussex Gardens and The Heron just a stone’s throw away on Norfolk Crescent. Currently customers can... Read More

Café society…Paddington style

Eating out in Paddington need not break the bank. In addition to the wide selection of restaurants there are some really great cheap and cheerful cafés where locals ands visitors can enjoy a quick and tasty meal without breaking the... Read More

Paddington (UK) pub etiquette

Well, etiquette in pubs anywhere in the UK really. Charles Wheeldon explains the do’s and don’ts of enjoying a few jars in the many hostelries in our neck of the woods. Ordering at the bar Unlike bars in much of... Read More

It’s arguably the best place in London for Pubs

Paddington boasts more than its fair share of great pubs to enjoy food and drinks during your stay in London, and it’s arguably the best place in London for pubs. This local of 40 years Charles Wheeldon suggests some of... Read More