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New bar and restaurant units open at London Paddington

The dining and drinks line-up at London Paddington now boasts two more venues after healthy fast food chain Leon and a new bar opened up at the busy London station.

Opened by food and beverage operator SSP Group, the new bar, dubbed The Cabin and modelled on similar SSP venues at Waterloo Station and elsewhere, has taken a 2,300 sq ft unit at the station. The Leon restaurant, which is the second to be opened by SSP, occupies a 2,700 sq ft unit.

Simon Smith, CEO of SSP UK said: “We are delighted to be opening these two new outlets at London Paddington – one of London’s busiest stations.

“The addition of these brands will enhance the offering available to passengers at the station, giving commuters and tourists alike more options of where to grab a bite to eat before boarding their train, and will serve as a great place for people who live and work in the area to have a lunch time snack or an after-work drink.”

The two venues are now open, sitting on the Paddington Lawn balcony area overlooking the station’s concourse and continue the repositioning of major Network Rail assets into leisure venues in their own right.

Hamish Kiernan, commercial director of retail for Network Rail Property, said: “The new additions from SSP into the rejuvenated Paddington Lawn help bolster both our daytime and evening offer.

“This historic station gives commuters a high-quality customer experience, meaning it is no longer just a place for travel, but a place where people choose to shop, meet and eat.”