Paradise By Way Of Kensal Green London's Gourmet Pub

A tedious mid-week evening can be turned into an unexpected gothic thrill when dining at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green. Paradise is located in London’s Kensal Green, where the destination restaurant draws the residents of neighboring Hampstead and Notting Hill. Acclaimed to be a one-stop boozer, restaurant and dance floor, Paradise is a wonder every night of the week.

Dining Room at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green

The name of the vintage-style establishment derives from the poem ‘The Rolling English Road’ by G. K Chesterton, where the poet talks of opposing the prohibition of alcohol; the drunken roads taken to Paradise by way of Kensal Green cemetery.

On arrival at Paradise, the service was refreshing, with staff displaying expressive personalities through their non-uniform policy. The spin to Paradise is its front of house pub-cum-unpredictable marvel of a restaurant. The restaurant’s enchanting interior is fit for royalty – you almost expect a king to be seated on his throne being fed grapes.
The owners have managed to keep Paradise as you would have found it over 100 years ago. The edgy and eclectic decor of stuffed animals, velvet drapes, graveyard signs and chandeliers allow Paradise to remain true to its roots. Throughout the two functional floors (with current demand, there is prospect of opening the third floor next year) the explosion of salon-styled rooms feel periodic yet fashionable.

Seared Tune dish at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green

What you need to know about Paradise

Chef

Cat Ashton previously held the position of head chef at Petersham Nurseries, Richmond and brings experience from her native Australia. Her repertoire includes stints at Momo at Atomica Cafe in Melbourne as well as The Kitchen, Edinburgh and Portside Parlour, Hackney.

Food

British cuisine with a twist of European flavours. Thoughtfully sourced fresh ingredients and a personal touch by Cat Ashton make up the evolving menu.

Location

Ideally located in Queens Park, a stone’s throw from many creative West London neighbourhoods – Notting Hill, Bayswater and Kensington.

Price

Paradise offers a mixed price scale with a varied menu; from bar food to a la carte to Sunday lunch. There is a dish for all regardless of your budget. Bar food plates range from £5 to £9 while a la carte mains start at £13 and go up to £22. Sunday lunch with all the trimmings is in the region of £16 to £18.

Don’t miss

Pan-fried sea bream with wild rice and tomato salad, confit of fennel and kale.

Go for…

A day or night of adventure; whether that be a romantic meal for two, mid-week tomfoolery or a Sunday brunch and Bloody Mary session.
Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, London, UK +44 (0)20 8969 0098

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