Why Paddington is a Great Place to Work and Play

Paddington’s new reputation is much sleeker, younger and more dynamic than it’s ever been. The area around the station and the adjacent canal basin is considered one of the capital's biggest success stories when it comes to regeneration.

Office space in Paddington is now some of the most sought-after anywhere in London, with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line further elevating Paddington’s status as one of the best-connected hubs in the country. However, there’s much more to the area than just an easy commute.

The revamped canal side in the northern section of Paddington is now a destination in its own right, home to a popular al-fresco dining experience and food market Pergola and many other bars and restaurants that curate the new Paddington Basin 'scene'. The area even hosts its very own music festival during the summer months, wooing residents and workers from the many serviced office spaces in Paddington that accommodate everything from startups to international businesses.

Commuting to Paddington

Paddington stations

Paddington Underground Station, Zone 1, Praed Street, W2 1EE
Bakerloo Line
Circle Line
District Line
Hammersmith & City Line
Elizabeth Line

Edgware Road Underground Station, Zone 1, Chapel Street, NW1 5DH
Circle Line
District Line
Hammersmith & City Line

Lancaster Gate Underground Station, Zone 1, Bayswater Road W2 2UE
Central Line

Marble Arch Underground Station, Zone 1, Oxford St, W1C 1CX
Central Line

Marylebone Underground Station, Zone 1, Harewood Row, NW1 6JP
Bakerloo Line

Royal Oak Underground Station, Zone 2, Lord Hills Bridge, W2 6ET
Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line

Warwick Avenue Underground Station, Zone 2, Warwick Avenue, W9 2PT
Bakerloo Line

London Marylebone Rail Station, Zone 1, Harewood Row, NW1 6JP
London Paddington Rail Station, Zone 1, Praed St, W2 1HQ

Paddington buses

4, 7, N7, N16, 18, N18, 23, 27, N27, 36, 37, 46, N65, 94, 148, 169, 173, 195, 205, N205, N207, 211, 216, 218, 271, 274, 328, 332, 414 & 632

Things To Do In Paddington

Walkability is a big draw for modern employees and Paddington office spaces have many of the modern amenities workers look for within easy reach. Workers can spend their lunch breaks discovering an oasis of zen down by the newly regenerated Paddington Basin or head to the many bars, cafes and restaurants nearby.

Merchant Square

Paddington Basin’s Merchant Square is a canalside oasis that features bars, restaurants and cafes, boat hire and even a floating cinema in the heart of London. You can devour street food or enjoy a quiet lunch in London’s first floating park.

Little Venice

Tucked away between the Great Union Canal and Regent’s Canal is a bright and colourful canalside community known as Little Venice. Here, you’ll find quirky cafes, narrowboat cruises and picturesque walks, making it the perfect place to unwind.

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Featured office space in Paddington

2 Kingdom Street

London,  W2 6BD

A contemporary, well-designed office space in the heart of Paddington

Guide Price

£1000 per desk / monthly

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2 Kingdom Street

London,  W2 6BD

A stylish and airy workspace in charming Paddington

Guide Price

£934 per desk / monthly

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19 Eastbourne Terrace Paddington

London,  W2 1AE

Immerse yourself in a thriving workspace at Regents Canal development

Guide Price

£525 per desk / monthly

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Best for team building

With so many amenities and eclectic attractions on your doorstep, there are plenty of different ways to boost morale, reward the team and welcome new hires.

Pergola Paddington

When it comes to after-work drinks or team lunches, try the two floors of drinking and dining at Pergola Paddington. This expansive venue is the perfect spot to eat, drink and be merry while overlooking the mind-bending knot of train tracks that feed into Paddington station.

Heist Bank

Open early till late, Heist Bank serves great coffee, craft beer and sourdough pizzas that you can supplement with board games, pool and a quick go on the classic Nintendo.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Meeting rooms are all well and good, but sometimes it’s nice to make the most of your location. Take advantage of your local area by showing clients the sights or take the team out for brainstorming sessions in the venues nearby.

Bondi Green

This expansive and airy restaurant serves up Australian-themed summer barbecues with some of the best steaks, fresh fish and vegan dishes in London. The food is paired with a huge Aussie wine list, making Bondi Green a great spot for business meetings and canalside dining.

Bar + Block

If sumptuous steaks and creative cocktails get your juices flowing, head along to Bar + Block in its new Paddington location. Whether it’s a working lunch or a client meeting, this subterranean steak house is well worth the trip out.

Best for wellbeing

Serviced office space in Paddington is also within easy reach of an array of green spaces and some of the city’s best gyms. Just the tonic for stressful days in the office, you can grab a coffee, head off for a walking meeting and discover the health benefits of working near the water.

Paddington parks and gardens

Paddington Green is a historic park that has stood in situ for at least 500 years and features its own Cold War bunker. It’s the perfect spot to get a breath of fresh air away from the office. Hyde Park is a little bigger and features sports facilities, world-class events and concerts, quiet spaces to unwind and plenty of pavements to pound on your lunchtime jog.

Paddington gyms

Energise yourself after a day in the office with Reshape and Reformer classes at 1Rebel Bayswater. Expect pilates with big tunes in a darkened room and quickfire rounds of high-powered treadmill sessions and dynamic weight sequences. If that sounds too much like hard work, Nuffield Health in Paddington offers a swimming pool, sauna and steam room as well as a huge range of classes.