Lockhouse in City of London, Westminster

Situated next to the canals in Merchant Square, it offers picturesque views of Paddington. Making it a great spot for both family dinners and casual get-togethers with friends. The menu features a range of British and bar cuisine, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and those needing gluten-free dishes. Popular dishes include the wild mushrooms & spinach wellington.

Our team recently enjoyed a fantastic Christmas dinner at Lock House, and we were all incredibly impressed. The food was absolutely exquisite, with each dish beautifully presented. The dessert presentation in particular was a true work of art! The service was equally exceptional. We want to give a special shout-out to Wilfred for his outstanding hospitality. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. The combination of delicious food, impeccable service, and a festive atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience. We highly recommend Lock House for any special occasion.

Our Christmas party at Lockhouse Paddington was nothing short of magical. From the moment we walked in, the venue’s warm, festive atmosphere enveloped us, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. The Christmas menu was a true highlight – a beautiful blend of traditional festive flavours with a modern twist that exceeded all expectations. Each dish was bursting with seasonal ingredients, and you could truly taste the care and attention that went into every plate. The starters were not only delicious but also artistically presented, while the mains offered a comforting, hearty feast that made us feel right at home. The turkey was perfection – juicy, tender, and full of flavour, while the Christmas pudding was rich and indulgent, capturing the essence of the season in every bite. Even the sprouts (yes, even the sprouts!) were surprisingly delightful, and the roasted potatoes were cooked to golden perfection. A huge thank you to Atharva, whose exceptional service made our night even more memorable. Despite managing multiple parties, he greeted us with warmth and charm, making us feel like we were his top priority. His seamless attention to detail and genuine care ensured that everything ran smoothly, leaving us free to relax and enjoy the night. His professionalism and kindness truly made all the difference. Lockhouse Paddington delivered a Christmas dining experience that was both heartwarming and unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back next year – it’s hard to imagine a better way to celebrate the season!

Lockhouse was exceptional this Christmas. The festive decorations were charming, and the food was flawless. A special thanks to Atharva, the Deputy Manager, whose attentive service made the evening even more special. Lockhouse continues to set the standard for top-notch dining and service. We’ll certainly be back next year!

Fab food and drink, great vibe and Sophie helped make our drinks trip fantastic, always available and happy to help. We will come again!

Brilliant pub. Went to the lock house for a birthday party. Food, beer and service were all top notch! Will be visiting again

The Christmas party was amazing!!! The food was great and excellent service couldn’t ask for a better vibe!

Had our Christmas party here, foood was amazing vibes 10/10 highly recommended

Had the Christmas party from work here, food was great and vibe was amazing! Recommend

it was amazing, 10/10 everythinggg!!

I had an incredible dining experience at Lockhouse Paddington! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a great vibe that makes it perfect for any occasion. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. What truly stood out was the exceptional service, and I want to give a special thank you to Atharva for his top-notch hospitality. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure every part of our meal was perfect. I highly recommend Lockhouse Paddington for anyone looking for fantastic food and a memorable dining experience...

Had a Christmas party there & I have to say the service was excellent! Very friendly staff who were always happy to make sure everything went smoothly, even after the little spillage incident! 🫣😅 A big thanks to the manager Donovan for his amazing hospitality! Great service, great atmosphere & vibes and all in all a fantastic place to unwind.

I booked our team Christmas party in the mezzanine area. It was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and crackers on the tables and with Christmas music playing. Everything had been set up for us on arrival. The staff looked after us very well (thanks to Donovan) and the food was delicious, especially the vegan sausage rolls (with mushroom), chicken sliders and very crispy deep fried fish. I would definitely recommend and book again.

Me and my work colleagues came for a christmas dinner and it was one of the best i’ve ever had it’s such a lovely pub i don’t know anyone who doesn’t have a good time here i also want to mention Donovan who was super helpful and made sure we had everything he also makes very good cocktails the other staff are also so polite and helpful.

had my christmas dinner/drinks here and OMG!!! the dinner was to die for, the drinks were flowing the atmosphere was amazing, but again the food was amazing i need the recipe for when i cook mine 😅 and a mention to Donovan the manager (hope i got his name right) amazing service well prepared,presented, delt with us without fault flawless service, if your looking for a proper christmas dinner with amazing staff and atmosphere....... this is the place!!! thank you again merry christmas

The lockhouse has made my Christmas extra special this year, especially thanks to Atharva whose service was amazing, the food was perfect as were the drinks. We came in for our Christmas party and were honestly so pleased with the service and over all vibe of the pub, thanks !!

Nice atmosphere. Food was bland and not great, overpriced. That said, it is british cusine...

Lovely staff, great food and drink, Sophie was particularly helpful, will come again

Nice environment, but food lets it down. Couldn’t even stomach it.

We had the place booked for a friends Christmas do for 2 months in advance and the only thing that we enjoyed was the company. We paid for a private room but were just sat at the back of the restaurant. We had to send food back because it was uncooked, had to bargain with the staff to stay open beyond 9:30pm (even though they say they close at 11), and most of the bar staff treated us like we were a hassle. If you want to pop in for a quick bite to eat this place is probably alright but if you want to organise a big group meal then go somewhere else.

We stumbled upon this restaurant just before their kitchen was closing and they were so lovely and accommodating! We ate their hummus, fried chicken, and Camembert dishes and were very pleased with all three. A special thanks to the employees whose friendliness towards us and our dogs was so appreciated: Pranav, Atharva, and Adam.

Nice Prosecco. Enjoyed the chicken tacos and the hummus with pitta

We come as a group of friends most years and are ALWAYS made to feel most welcome and so we rebook! We stay all afternoon!! It is a brilliant venue by the canal.

I work nearby this bar and this is a regular spot for us. Tonight, a man came in who sat next to me and my table and attempted to steal one members bag including their work laptop. Unbeknownst to us, this person had taken someone who we were with bag. The members of the team apprehended the person at the door and brought him and the bag back to the table. Everyone here is so vigilant and we really can’t thank them enough! What an amazing team!

Came here with colleagues, food is average, place quite noisy cos a lot of people were there, had to talk louder than I normally would. I had the beef burger with fried egg, was alright, nothing particularly special but also nothing I didn’t like. The deep fried ice cream had a arancini shell and thicker than I expected, ice cream also already started melting inside.

Excelente servicio. Samantha era muy atento, amable profesional, cuidando de nosotros, comprobando si todo estaba bien. Vine antes con unos amigos y no recordaba un servicio así. La hamburguesa estaba genial, perfectamente cocinada y muy caliente, como a menudo en otros restaurantes no están calientes, simplemente están calientes. Recomendaré familia y amigos para preguntar por Samantha. Y también por la comida.

Finding a good pub in the Paddington area full of new apartmentbuildings and shiny offices proved to be a challenge. At one point we walked past Lockhouse and the atmosphere seemed pleasantly busy and we were welcomed friendly. You have to like industrial decor, but the chairs are comfortable. The menu is not too large and can be described as modern pub classics. The execution however is excellent; I choose the weekly changing pie of the week and it tuned out to be a steak pie. Well-filled with tasty beefstew and thin piecrust. With cabbage, a rich gravy and buttery mash. And a very tasty and light honeycomb icecream for dessert. Don't judge a book by its cover; Lockhouse looks like a minimalist place where office people go for a drink after work before going home, but we really had an excellent meal here for very reasonable prices; definitely recommended.

One of our favourite places in Merchant Square!

Salimos a tomar unas copas después de nuestra cena, era un buen lugar! El personal era muy servicial y el servicio era bueno también. Me encantaría volver.

Amazing place to have to have a last minute drink, really great food, wonderful staff, lovely atmosphere, I spent where too much time here, please if you see me here come up and say hello, 10 /10👍👍👍❤️❤️🤗🤗

Another great visit to Lockhouse. Hosted an event with c70 people. Staff were super friendly and accommodating and venue was ideal with lots of space, accessible and modern. Food is also excellent. Thank you

Jamila fue genial, me hizo sentir bienvenido y cambiar mi experiencia de uno mediocre a uno increíble. Excelente trabajo. Higz

Good place to catch up with friends, have a drink and some bar snacks too :).

Love this little spot, great end of the day spot to relax and have a few drinks, the food is always spot on as well, decent choice of nibbles for the table. Staff were great

A very pleasant place to relax with a drink or enjoy a meal. Food was delicious.

Had an awesome time at Lockhouse. Fab selection of drinks and the food was brilliant. Big shout out to Leon who looked after our large table - we probably got more annoying as the night went on but he was super helpful, quick and polite throughout.

Great for last rays of sun. Venison pie tasty. Friendly service except the guy who kept trying to take my gin before I'd finished

Amazing location in between Paddington and Edgware Road. Located at merchant square. Staffs are nice and helpful.

I ordered fish and chips and they cant even make such a simple thing right. It was overdone and seemed cooked in overused oil. After that ordered a sticky toffee pudding which came dry without the sticky toffee sauce! Avoid

Muchas gracias por la noche del sábado. Fue magnífico. Por favor, transmita mi agradecimiento al equipo detrás de la barra; fueron tan buenos. Seguían sonriendo a pesar de que a veces debían estar arrancándose el pelo, eran amables, serviciales y tan profesionales. Fueron geniales para avisarme cuando nos acercamos a nuestro límite en el bar. Por favor, también podría agradecer al chef y al personal de la cocina, la comida era deliciosa. Hemos tenido una gran retroalimentación de los asistentes. Realmente una noche para recordar Fue un placer conocerlos y trabajar con ustedes en este evento y espero que la noche haya sido un éxito desde su punto de vista también. Espero repetir el evento el próximo año y estaré en contacto tan pronto como fijemos la fecha.

We booked a table for lunch, never having been before, and it well and truly lived up to our expectations. Great space, not too close to other tables, friendly staff, great food!! Had wine and a beer plus mains and desserts and it was just under £30 each.

Good was OK, nothing special. It was plentiful but maybe too much. Service was good. We went on a Saturday and it was dead so had about 3 staff waiting on us.

Amazing place, great food, beautiful atmosphere. Matt and the team add the 5 starts to the place. Coming back soon with more people for all my meeting.

Lockhouse is one of the best pubs in Paddington. When I went it was full of people but I was able to be served really quickly twice. The staff were really nice to me, they were not satisfied with how they poured the Guinness so wanted to rectify their mistake which was nice. Lockhouse atmosphere is so much fun, I loved being there, it's a quirky place, it's almost like being in Camden or hackney Wick. If you're in the paddington area, you have to stop by and relax here 😊

Great place ! Matt served us and was great very friendly.

El Lockhouse es un lugar brillante con una gran vista del canal y un ambiente fantástico en el interior también. Yo y algunos compañeros fuimos a tomar un par de cócteles y bocados para comer; el personal era muy amable, la comida y las bebidas eran increíbles - tuvimos un tiempo de cracking. Lo recomendaría!

Great snacks and view! Good place for a post work catch up with colleagues.

Booked for a large group - they were proactive and easy to deal with and unlike some of the restaurants in the area didnt insist we had to order from a 3 course set menu. Staff were friendly and attentive and we enjoyed the food.

Just had the best Avocado eggs ever. Really nice spot and great food and staff. Five stars!

It's was a great place to spend time with friends and the waiter jamila was nice and she give us a good atmosphere or vibes. We will come again soon!!😊😊

Was here with my friends the other day and I’m due back today becuase of the lovely service and short waiting time. Jamila was really helpful showing me all the food on the menu and how to eat as British as possible because im not from the UK. Her customer service was on point. Would defiantly recommend again!

My team and I came for a meeting and were looked after by Samantha. She provided amazing customer service.

Great customer service from Jamila thank you !!

Jamiela was a lovely hostess for me and my mates! recommend smashing top tier stuff will defo be back

Jamila was fantastic!!! Excellent customer service from her alongside the amazing food. Shout out jamila for being such an amazing host !!!

Jamila is a star, lovely service with a smile. She always welcomes me as a customer and makes my dining experience amazing.

Good food, good atmosphere and Jamila was great! 10/10 service

Came with my girls the other day for a quick bite and was left in the hands of Jamila ! She was such a babe, great hostess. Enjoyed it throughly

The hotel ambience was great and I have received a great service by Pranav. Thanks for giving us good recommendations for food and drinks. Great job.

Loved the quality of service, ambience, taste and price, at this place. First of all full marks to the restaurant space, ambience is also good.and special thanks to pranav for quality service.

The experience was highly satisfactory. The quality of the food was exceptional. Jamila provided exceptional service, which was among the best we have received this year.

The restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with attentive service by Pranav .The food was delicious, well-presented, and prepared with fresh ingredients.

Any time recommended place to visit and a chill time. Big shout out to PRANV, very warm friendly welcome and great hospitality.

Amazing service from Jamila, she is the reason I keep coming back customer service is always 10/10 she is always going above and beyond to make sure we’re happy

Me and my husband had an amazing experience at lockhouse. The food was delicious and the drinks recommended to us by Jamila were spectacular I really enjoyed it. Jamila was so sweet and pleasant. I will definitely be coming back and I do hope that Jamila will be there to serve us again she is a wonderful young lady 👌🏽

I had an amazing dinner. Jamila was fantastic and welcoming. The food was delicious and gorgeously presented.

Had a great time at Lockhouse☺️We were served throughout the night by your employee jamila and received great food with excellent service! Jamila was so kind and welcoming and did a great job with recommendations!

Great atmosphere great food Pranav gave excellent service

Jamila was the best recommended me a great meal alongside portraying a positive attitude while ordering will definitely come back

Pranav provided exceptional service, being both friendly and attentive. His excellent care made our experience at The Lockhouse delightful. We had a wonderful evening and are eager to return.

I’ve just had the most amazing experience at Lockhouse!! The service was incredible thanks to Jamila - the kindest, most welcoming staff to have ever served me… Thank you Jamila!

Pranav was a fantastic server, very friendly and responsive. His attentive service made our time at The Lockhouse exceptionally pleasant. We had a lovely evening and look forward to returning.

We had an amazing time and all the staff were so helpful! Sam was our server and did a great job by making sure we were all happy the whole night. She made our experience great and we'll be coming back again. 10/10 service from Sam.

a group of us came in and were served by Jamila even though it was really busy she looked after us and gave such gd service

Lockhouse is always a favourite spot for an after work drink, the staff, especially Pranav are always so friendly and make for a great time!

Always have a good time here. Pranav is always really friendly. Good price for London

The staff here are so lovely and attentive. especially Sam!! We’ve been here quite a few times and every single time she goes above and beyond to make sure we have the best experience ever!

Jamilia was 10/10 class service . Such good vibes and really good service. Would highly recommend to anyone that is in the area

Atharva is one of the best managers… keep it up

Had a great time. Good food and great service!! Thanks Sam

Pranav was a fantastic server. Very friendly and responsive. We had a lovely time at the lock house.

Pranav was forthcoming, kind and nice energy.

Jamila was so lovely! Attentive and friendly.

We had a wonderful time. Everything (service, food, drinks, atmosphere) was fab!

a group of us came in and were served by Jamila even though it was really busy she looked after us and gave such amazing services and drinks . I will highly recommend to everyone and will definitely come in again soon.

Great service, shout out to ganac

Atharva is the best manager I have come across

Jamila made my time amazing gave me the best service made my memory of Lockhouse memorable

Everytime you visit Lockhouse always ask for Jamila. She always gives the best recommendations and makes sure I’m satisfied with my experience. She’s also an amazing bartender who makes the best cocktails. Definitely ask for her if you ever visit.

Pranav was a great waiter, will definitely be coming back again

Pranav is the best! Always gives top customer service and makes every trip to Lockhouse the best!

Just brilliant experience for the dragon boat races, fantastic food, thanks Veronica, Julie Anne and Lauren♡

Was super busy when i came in but a lovely girl jamila made sure we were seated and sorted quickly! Great food, drinks and vibe Will be back :)

We were served by Pranav and the customer service was great! We had a great time!

Atharva was great! Amazing service!!

The drinks here are amazing! Jamila is amazing as bartender! 100% recommended

Pranav said was absolutely amazing today! He always is and he’s the reason why I’m a regular here. Will always be here!

I have been to Lockhouse a number of times and always make sure to be served by Jamila! She always recommends the best food and ensure I have the best experience! One of the reasons, other than the fab food that I keep coming back!

Great prices on drinks including cocktails and wonderful service. Lockhouse can be great to place to grab a drink after work or for a casual get together.

My experience at Lockhouse Paddington was exceptional! The ambiance was delightful, and the service, especially from bartender Pranav, was outstanding. Pranav ensured that our drinks and food were perfect, adding to the overall enjoyment of our visit. Highly recommend!