The Cleveland Arms is a historic neighbourhood pub at 28 Chilworth Street in Paddington. Established in 1852, it combines the character of a traditional London local with a handsome downstairs dining room and a courtyard for eating outside. The kitchen focuses on seasonal British produce, while the relaxed bar remains equally suited to a pint, a casual plate or a complete meal.
Small plates and snacks make an inviting start, with choices that can include olives, sourdough, Padron peppers, Scotch egg, squid, burrata and seasonal salads. The menu changes as ingredients come into season, balancing familiar pub flavours with more contemporary combinations. Vegetarian and plant based plates are included alongside meat and seafood rather than treated as an afterthought.
Main courses range from the Cleveland Arms burger and steak with chips to carefully prepared fish and seasonal vegetable dishes. Sunday lunch is a particular attraction, bringing roast beef, chicken, pork or a vegetable Wellington together with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Extra sides such as cauliflower cheese, greens and truffle Parmesan fries help turn the roast into a generous shared occasion.
Traditional puddings such as fruit crumble and chocolate brownie provide a comforting finish, while ice cream, sorbet and cheese offer alternatives. The drinks list spans draught and bottled beer, cocktails, spirits and wines selected to match the food, from fresh whites to deeper reds. Together with its dining room and courtyard, that range gives The Cleveland Arms the flexibility of both a destination for Sunday lunch and a genuine Paddington local.
Address: 28 Chilworth Street, Paddington, London W2 6DT, United Kingdom
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