The Paddington

The Paddington brings together three venue styles under one Oxford Street address: a pub, a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Each area is described as having its own distinct character, making the venue suitable for different kinds of visits, from a casual drink to a sit-down meal or a later night out. There is also a private dining room for group bookings, giving larger parties a dedicated option within the venue.

Food is centred on custom rotisseries installed under the direction of executive chef Ben Greeno. The kitchen’s signature is its Bannockburn chicken, which the venue says is hormone-free and air-chilled before being cooked on the rotisserie. The offering extends beyond chicken to include rotisserie meats, fish and vegetables, alongside lighter dishes designed for sharing. A late-night menu is available from 10pm, making The Paddington a practical choice if dinner runs late or you want something to eat after drinks.

The venue’s format lends itself to a broad range of occasions. Couples can settle in for dinner and cocktails, while groups have the choice of shared food, the cocktail bar or the private dining room. Families are also catered for through the venue’s listed kids-eat-free promotion, and the pub setting makes it suitable for a more relaxed meal than a formal restaurant. The website also promotes a Sunday roast, as well as whole suckling pig for groups of up to 12, although these are event-style offerings and may be subject to availability.

At 384 Oxford Street in Paddington, Sydney, The Paddington is well placed for an outing along the neighbourhood’s busy shopping strip. The venue lists street parking and nearby parking stations, and it can be reached by several Sydney bus routes travelling along Oxford Street. It is also within walking distance of Museum Station via Oxford Street. The listed service runs from midday, with later closing on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sunday finishes earlier. Reservations are available for lunch and dinner, and the venue also provides a separate contact for cocktail bar and group bookings.