Stablehand, Paddington

This gastropub occupies the site of the former Hall & Woodhouse Archery Tavern. which closed in 2006 on lease expiry. The building dates from 1839 and the old pub was named after the archery range on which it was built. It then became a restaurant. The name of the new pub is a nod to the urban stables in the mews next door.

The pub states "we aim to be London’s only gastropub sourcing all of our ingredients from the British Isles, and where that is not possible, we look to source ingredients from countries and territories with close links to Britain". The food menu includes bar snacks, sharing platters, home-made pies and Sunday roasts. A set-price lunch menu is on offer.

Generally available are two cask beers from Windsor & Eton Brewery as well as keg lager, stout and IPA from the same brewery. Note that a service charge may be added to all bills. Prices reflect the ambience and location.

Note also the rather splendid licensing sign at the top of the building.