Paddington – Officio

Become Familiar with Paddington

An area in London that blends together shiny offices and Georgian townhouses, mostly known for the Paddington station, home to the Heathrow Express. Visitors and everyday Londoners eat at Praed Street’s casual cafes, drink at the most traditional pubs and then finally unwind at the hotels near Norfolk Square Gardens.

Paddington Station

This Grade 1 building situated in Paddington has recently been refurbished to restore the buildings original character. Four floors of high quality serviced office are available with a range of different offices. Each office is backed up by a conferencing space, meeting rooms, lounges and kitchens.

Kingdom Street

The instantly striking thing about this workspace is its immense atrium. Bringing beautiful natural light to an inviting open space, there is a distinct and memorable style to this workspace. Matching the striking interiors, ample breakout space and the ground floor co-working community create a lively and inviting atmosphere.

TRANSPORT LINKS

London is famous for its transport, with black cabs and double decker buses. But, the most notable way of transport for locals and visitors alike is London’s underground, which provides transport in and around the whole of the city.

Paddington Station

Also known as London Paddington, is a Central London railway terminus, set on Praed Street in the Paddington area. Since 1838, this site has been a provider of services by the Great Western Railway.

Paddington Tube Station

This London Underground station, served by the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, is located adjacent to north side of the main Paddington station, with its entrances being from with the mainline station and from the Paddington Basin.

BIG CORPORATIONS

Paddington is one of London’s best connected areas. Since its years of neglect, anyone would find it very hard to believe that this was one of the capitals more run-down areas.

Premier League

Located in the Brunel building, near Central Paddington, the body who represents top flight football clubs, resides in a 30,000 square foot space. The Premier League, which is wholly owned by the 20 member clubs that make up the League at any one time, relocated in 2019.

Marks & Spencer

The company, commonly abbreviated to M&S, resides in Central Paddington. Specialising is the sale of clothing, beauty, home products and food products.

My Plan Business Plan

INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

As it is known as one of London’s best connected areas, Paddington suits independent/small business more than most.

Kind Humankind

Kind Humankind was created a a hybrid between business and social action. Working with workers in disadvantaged countries to help improve their lives, while at the same time creating beautiful, fashion-conscious garments, in which the owner, Vanessa Conrad, designs herself.

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore

With more than 30,000 used books stretching from floor to ceiling, you’ll never be lost for something to read while waiting for your coffee, homemade chai or apple and berry crumble. For breakfast, lunch or anything in-between, Ampersand is the perfect addition to your Paddington culture fix.

HIDDEN GEMS

A great area to see within London, but straying off the beaten track can prove to be a positive, you just need to know the routes.

The Rolling Bridge

The main draw point of this gem is its innovative architecture, it truly is masterpiece worth seeing. Just the same as many water bridges its primary purpose was to allow pedestrians to cross the canal, while also affording canal boats to pass through without disruptions. The bridge’s intricate technology is what curling effect as it opens up.

Little Venice

What makes this place so special, in such a busy metropolis that is London, is the peace and tranquility that is produces. Even though London is one of the busiest city’s there is, many visitors don’t actually make their way over to this part of town. Just like in Venice, Italy, this part of the city is watertight with classic architecture, narrow streets and the canal ways forming the centre of attraction.

Heist Bank

This all-day attraction features multiple activities centred around one location. Explore art exhibitions by local artists at the in-house art gallery, while the gamers of the crowd can take on their competitive streak at the games arcade. A trendy bar and restaurant greets its visitors too, serving up easy to eat meals, including pizza, burgers and for the sweet tooths in the building, a banana boat treat.

SHOPPING

Paddington sits right in the heart of one of the most sophisticated and exclusive areas in London, and it has lots of fantastic shopping opportunities available to visitors in the area.

Paddington Store

Paddington Station is a very important place for the famous Paddington Bear. It was where he first arrived in the great city of London, and the very reason as to why he got his name. To commemorate him, there is a life-sized bronze statue of Paddington Bear inside the station. Here you are able to browse the shelves inside which contain a wide range of Paddington products from the films and history of this bear.

Oliver Bonas

This independent, lifestyle store always has the latest own-design fashion, accessories, jewellery, homeware, furniture and gifts. Launched in 1993, they have shops across the UK and Ireland, as well as it being online as well. Located inside the Paddington train station, it sells a range of unique products, with new items dropping daily, perfect for a gift to you, or even someone else.

FOOD & DRINK

Discover all Paddington Central has to offer, with great coffee, gourmet bars and speciality cuisines. The cafes, bars and restaurants are great places to socialise, eat, drink and relax indoors or out in the al fresco seating areas.

Ayllu

This new Peruvian – Japanese fusion concept, located in Sheldon Square, is about the coming together of friends and families. Here, you can take your time to share an experience of great food and cocktails of innovation, whilst escaping the chaos of London life in a social haven of comfort and warmth. Take your pick from Sea Bream Croquetas seasoned with white miso paste, chives, red chillies and ginger – served with a punchy chilli mayonnaise; Chicken Anticucho with Aji Amarillo and mirin and King Fish Tiradito on a white soy sauce with yuzu – a traditional must try dish that reflects the influences of Japanese immigrants on Peruvian cuisine.

Smith’s Bar & Grill

Welcome to a traditional British and modern-European eatery with a modern edge. Set within Sheldon Square, this restaurant mixes cosmopolitan surroundings with hearty, flavoursome cuisine. Ranging from wholesome breakfasts on your weekday mornings, all the way through the options until the trendy cocktails and fancy wines from across the globe, it is as diverse as it is fashionable. Tuck in now, with dishes such as divine chicken liver parfait topped with macerated raisins and port jelly sitting alongside classically simple steaks cooked on an open flame. To finish off with a sweet taste, choose the black tea sticky-toffee pudding, it’s a delight.

Pergola Paddington

Situated on Kingdom Street in Paddington Central, Pergola welcomes you to West London’s largest alfresco drinking and dining experience. Filled with 850 seating options, self-service dining, two bars, a high-line bridge, pumping tunes, fully heated and now with a new roof on the top deck, it has all areas covered just for you.

HUCKSTER

Located on Kingdom Street, this 1980’s Manhattan inspired bar is an all-day dining and drinking urban market. The grit, the glamour and the graffiti of the lower-Manhattan art scene is brought right to you. With a DJ playing iconic tunes, a karaoke lounge and some of the best NYC-style street food, it will feel like you’re actually in the city that never sleeps.

Now, its clear that Paddington is a place of history and culture. But even from a first glance, there is a lot more beneath the surface than we actually think, so, its time to get exploring and see everything that the home of Paddington Bear has to offer.

For any help in finding office space to rent in Paddington, then get in touch with us here or call one of our expert team on 020 3053 3882 for more help and information.