Paddington W2

Threadbare and somewhat disappointing on the darts front, so make the most of the small number listed. Nearby areas: Edgware Road, Soho.

Recommended pubs

Cleveland Arms 28 Chilworth Street
W2 6DT

A great find with books and games and pool as well as a welcoming oche at the back of the boozer. Everyone in here seemed to know each other, in a good way. And there’s peanuts.

Other pubs

Daniel Gooch 40 Porchester Road
W2 6ES

Concrete and creepy from the outside, but perfectly fine if soulless indoors, with a board that can be used even when the football is on – a seemingly regular occurrence in this proper locals’ boozer. Nearest tube is Royal Oak.