Built in 1832, the name refers to the exchange of the royal mail by horse drawn coach, which ceased with the advent of steam. Take a look at the punning pub sign which tells a different story! This is a small, traditionally furnished street corner London boozer tucked away in a side street a few minutes away from Paddington GWR station, with Edgware Rd underground stations and bus routes nearby. Small outside drinking area on pavement. Pizzas and nachos available.
As of 2021 the pub was under the same management as the Priory Arms SW8 and Grosvenor Arms SW9, both noted for their interesting range of beer. About 12 keg beers but no handpump beer at this venue as at Jan 2022; further updates welcome.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1236101. Terrace and public house. Early C19. Yellow brick in Flemish bond. Channelled stucco ground floor. 3 storeys and basement, each house 2 bays. Nos 22-24 have panelled doors in elliptical-arched recesses with patterned fanlights. 16-pane elliptical-arched sashes. No 25 has a C20 shop front. The Royal Exchange has a C20 public house front under C19 cornice on consoles. No 17 Star Street, on corner site, has C20 shop front. To upper floors, sashes with glazing bars under flat gauged brick arches. Iron balconies to 1st floor of Nos 22-24. Royal Exchange angle bay is stuccoed. Stucco 3rd floor sill band and coping to parapet. Basement railings to Nos 22-25 with arrowheads to Nos 22-24.
Royal Exchange, Paddington