Elgin

Elgin brings a polished yet easy-going charm to the heart of Maida Vale. A stylish gastropub and restaurant, it's the ideal spot to settle in for lunch.

The mood's warm and welcoming, the interior's elegant, and the dining spaces are generous, making it a favourite haunt for locals and for those exploring West London.

The kitchen leans into modern British cooking with an eye for the seasons and a fondness for quality ingredients. You'll find bright, produce-led plates alongside comforting pub classics - perhaps a spiced sweetcorn and cauliflower soup, burrata with figs, roasted grapes and chervil pangrattato, a golden chicken and leek pie, or a British beef burger.

Sandwiches are treated with due reverence too, from a grilled cheese sourdough toastie to the Elgin Club on toasted milk loaf.

To pair with your meal, the bar serves a refreshing grapefruit spritz alongside a homemade hibiscus lemonade for a softer sip. Whether it's a quick midday bite or a long, leisurely lunch, Elgin serves it with friendly ease.

Gather your favourites, book a table, and let Maida Vale do the rest!