Pub in Paddington
Royal Exchange
26 Sale Place, Paddington, W2 1PUClosest station: Edgware Road, about 4 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 386 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Royal Exchange
Built in 1832, the name refers to the exchange of the royal mail by horse drawn coach, which ceased with the advent of steam. Take a look at the punning pub sign which tells a different story! This is a small, traditionally furnished street corner London boozer tucked away in a side street a few minutes away from Paddington GWR station, with Edgware Rd underground stations and bus routes nearby. Small outside drinking area on pavement. Pizzas and nachos available.
As of 2021 the pub was under the same management as the Priory Arms SW8 and Grosvenor Arms SW9, both noted for their interesting range of beer. One regular and one guest cask ale plus about 12 keg beers are on offer here.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Weekends
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events: See venue Instagram
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3325 1481
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 386 ratings
4 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, October 2024
The Royal Exchange Pub on the corner of Sale Place and St Michael's Street is a simple friendly pub. A smallish selection of cask and keg beers. Plenty of sport on the big screen. Music plays a part here too with a collection of decks awaiting vinyl when the sun goes down. A good rough and ready local pub.
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, May 2024
🚇 Edgware Road 🍺 £5.50 Paulaner A Surviving Oldschool Paddington Boozer. The Royal Exchange is tucked away in a side street at the eastern end of Paddington. The nearest Tube is Edgware Road, it’s a three minute walk to get here. This pub was built in 1832, the name refers to the exchange of letters by royal mail by horse drawn coach which eventually ceased with the advent of the steam engine. This is a cosy one bar pub that is traditionally decorated. The servery is located on the right hand side and has a dark wood illuminated back bar. The bar area is split level with a snug located…
5 out of 5Al Roulexeon Google, April 2023
Lovely little pub. Characterful with a mix of people, a locals’ pub but everyone welcome. One very nice chap bought me a drink at last orders, had a really good chat afters. Really classy, fun young lady running the bar, a real natural at it, a throwback to the good old days. She asked me if I had any last requests for the music, which was granted (I asked for Lenny Kravitz) and she told me about the place, and where the fantastic paintings of London streets on the walls came from (no spoilers, go in and ask!)
4 out of 5Craig Fishcakeon Google, June 2024
Doom Bar very good here. Three outside seats. Shared ours with delightful couple Mike and Rika who were very entertaining, point being it is a very friendly pub. It was Japanese disco night when we visited and they have other DJ's regularly. Nice area, not too snooty. Not a rip off pub.
5 out of 5Neil McInneson Google, May 2024
We came in for a rest and a pint. Ended up staying for several and watched the football. Very good and friendly barman and a varied collection of locals/regulars made this a fun and very enjoyable afternoon. I shall definitely return soon!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.