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Warrington Hotel

93 Warrington Crescent
Maida Vale
W9 1EH

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Thursday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Friday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Saturday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Sunday	Noon - 10.30 pm

About the Pub

Flanked by K2 red telephone kiosks, this is one of the most opulent of London pubs. This spacious, stucco-fronted hotel was put up in the middle of the 19th century. It was given a major update later in the century, probably in the 1890s, and the glorious tiled columns to the entrance porch and a huge mosaic floor bearing the name of the pub give some idea of the richness that lies on the other side of the doors. It is also beautifully carpeted throughout.

The main room is on the right and has a grey marble-topped counter with unusual, bulgy pilasters and lozenge decoration. Grey marble also appears in the columns of a three-bay arcade which marches across the right-hand side of the room, embracing the generously scaled staircase to what is now the upstairs restaurant. Some of the windows have lively stained glass, while over the servery is a semi-circular canopy, decorated with Art Nouveau-style paintings of naked ladies. More such paintings, with the signature Colin Beswick 1965, appear on the back wall and are meant to evoke the unlikely story that has grown up that this was once a brothel.

The left-hand room was once clearly divided into three as the patterning in the ceiling shows. The lowest status part has matchboard wall panelling and an ornate, much decayed mirror advertising Bass pale ale. Other things to note are the attractive and unusual high-level chequerwork glazed screens, the skylight over the first-floor landing and the deep, decorative cornices on the first floor.

The extensive food menu includes Sunday roasts, kid-size portions, and veggie and vegan dishes.

As at late May 2022 it is understood that the freehold of this pub is on the market via Davis Coffer Lyons and with vacant possession. Further updates welcome.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1066160. A large amount of historic information about this site is available in the heritage statement dated 10 April 2019 submitted in connection with various planning applications made in early 2019, and available via the Westminster Council planning portal. The story that this was once a brothel apparently gave rise to the word "randy" because of its proximity to Randolph Avenue. The pub featured in the 1965 film thriller “Bunny Lake is Missing” starring Laurence Olivier and directed by Otto Preminger. Further trivia about the film scenes in the pub can be found in the Boak & Bailey blog dated 27 December 2021.

Regular cask ales

No beers listed Add regular beers

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 2 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Sambrook's Wandle
Timothy Taylor Landlord

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Historic Pub Interior
Nationally Historic Pub Interior

Facilities

Garden
Tables outside.
Accommodation
5 hotel rooms.
Events
Quiz night & other events, see venue website.
Live Music
See venue website.
Smoking Area
Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations shown.
Wifi
Must register.

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Warrington Hotel

93 Warrington Crescent
Maida Vale
W9 1EH

Sat Nav Reference

51.527208, -0.1831

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

Closest Station (1350m)

London Paddington

Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)

Maida Vale

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