London area of Maida Vale guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Maida Vale neighbourhood

The peaceful boulevards of Maida Vale seem to belong in a different, less crowded city than the rest of London (though closer examination reveals that most of the palatial Edwardian houses have in fact been split into flats), where children can play in the street without fear of traffic. The most famous of these streets is Abbey Road, where the Beatles recorded their later albums, and took the photo for one of the iconic album covers of the twentieth century. The southern end of the neighbourhood is marked by Regent’s Canal and the area known as Little Venice, where a huge community of houseboats form their own hippy village in the midst of some of London’s most desirable property. Keep going south and you'll reach Queensway and Paddington with its profusion of hotels and public transport.

See our recommended nearby Maida Vale Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Maida Vale Hotels

in or near Maida Vale
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT
Stunning views of Lord's Cricket Ground makes this the hotel of choice for cricket enthusiasts, but it has plenty of other advantages too. A program ... More
 
 
 
Corus Hyde Park Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ... More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn Camden Lock Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
30 Jamestown Road, NW1
Housed in an exciting modernist 'white box' building, and with some of London's maddest and most entertaining shopping and nightlife on the doorstep, the Holiday Inn ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Entertainment

in or near Maida Vale
Canal Cafe Theatre
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Canal Cafe Theatre, The Bridge House Pub, Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, Maida Vale, London W2
The Canal Café Theatre has a reputation for putting on great comedy and is home to NewsRevue four nights a week. Huddled around candle-lit tables, drinks ... More
 
 
 
NewsRevue
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Canal Café Theatre, Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, Maida Vale, London W2
One of London’s longest running comic outings, Newsrevue started out way back in 1979. The premise is simple; two boys and two girls take the stage ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Maida Vale
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Jason's Canal Boat Trip
London > Attractions > Boats
Jason's Wharf, Opposite 60 Blomfield Road, Maida Vale, London W9
Jason's Trip takes passengers on a boat ride along the Regent's Canal, starting from Little Venice and heading all the way across North West London to ... More
 
 
 
 
Little Venice
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W2
As the name suggests, Little Venice is interspersed with waterways. While you'll never mistake it for the Italian city, it does have some superb restuarants, bars ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Maida Vale
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Christmas Trees: Pines and Needles, Maida Vale
London > Shopping > Specialists
123 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
 
 
 
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The Winery
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
4 Clifton Road, Maida Vale, London W9
Formerly a Victorian pharmacy, The Winery’s soaring stacks of original wooden shelves now host gleaming bottles of Burgundy and Claret instead of dusty bottles of potions ... More
 
 
 
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Raoul's Cafe Maida Vale
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13 Clifton Road, Maida Vale, London W9
A great place for a big breakfast, especially if you've overdone it the night before - not only can we recommend the eggs and bacon but ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Maida Vale London?
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Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
5A Formosa Street, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
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Red Pepper
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
8 Formosa Street, Maida Vale, London W9
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The Waterway
London > Restaurants > Scandinavian restaurants
54 - 56 Formosa Street, Little Venice, Maida Vale, London W9
Scandinavian-inspired gastropub on the bank of a beautiful canal in Maida Vale, very popular with locals for drinks but also serving excellent food. The Scandy style ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Maida Vale.
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Idlewild
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
55 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London W9
Glamourous gastropub with a cocktail bar upstairs, Idlewild in Maida Vale has something for everyone if you enjoy fine dining and casually chic surroundings. From the ... More
 
 
 
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Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
5A Formosa Street, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
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The Warrington
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
93 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, London W9
Following on from the success of his first gastropub The Narrow in Wapping, Gordon Ramsay continues to make in-roads into the beer-and-fine-dining market with this restored ... More
 
 
 

Maida Vale Nightlife

Maida Vale clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The E Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
2 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, London W9
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Envy
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
41-43 Woodfield Road, Maida Vale, London W9
ENVY provides a high end location for an upmarket crowd looking for smart services and quality music in an upscale environment. ENVY is a place for the ... More
 
 
 
Crazy Homies
London > Nightlife > Bars
127 Westbourne Park Road, Maida Vale, London W2
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Maida Vale Leisure

Maida Vale gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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Iyengar Yoga Institute
London > Leisure > Fitness
223a Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9
The only purpose-built yoga centre in Europe boasts two yoga studios with underfloor heating. The specially designed skylights, built into the building's structure, make maximum use ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paddington Sports Centre
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
Castellain Road, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
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Maida Vale Education

in or near Maida Vale
Westminster Adult Education Service
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Amberley Road Centre, Amberley Road, Maida Vale, London W9
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London School of Journalism
London > Education > Evening Classes
126 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
Classes in journalism and writing... More
 
 
 
London School of Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
126 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London W9
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Maida Vale Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Maida Vale.
Beauchamp Lodge Settlement
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, Maida Vale, London W2
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Stowe Centre at WAES
London > Business > Venue Hire
258 Harrow Road, Westbourne Green, Maida Vale, London W2
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