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ENOUGH POSTPONING. Get the dress out the wardrobe, the tie out the draw and the invites sent out as weddings are back and we’ve been working hard to make sure we can offer you an unforgettable after-party!

Your dog is probably just as bored as you are, walking the same route day by day. You could both do with a bit of a holiday. Bring your old pal to stay with you at The Pilgrm as we are scrapping the dog fee this summer!

Over the past few months, we have been working with the incredible team at The Felix Project cooking up over 600 meals to support the most vulnerable in our community.

We were lucky enough to visit the Royal Academy before it closed its doors. Read our review and see the virtual tours of the Summer 2020 and Emin & Munch exhibitions before they end.

Who fancies bottomless sorbet in the sunshine? The news is out, summer is in sight and we’re getting ready to celebrate with some extra treats for our guests.

At The Pilgrm, we believe in showing integrity to our planet, people, and neighbourhood, whilst honouring a sensitivity towards our build and design. Whilst we don’t pretend to have it all sorted, we promise to continue to do our best to never be wasteful, and to shed the things that today’s guests have moved beyond.

This year, we're supporting StreetSmart in their efforts to end homelessness. You can choose to add £1 to your booking which will go directly to the charities they provide vital funding for.

Completed Netflix, mastered sourdough and walked every square foot of land near your house? We asked The Pilgrm team, a few friends and some of you guys what you’ve enjoyed reading, here’s a few recommendations.

Now that we’ve eaten the entirety of our fridge and NYE 'celebrations' are over, it looks like most of us are back to working from home this week. To help you through, we’ve asked some of our friends what keeps them sane.

If you're feeling like getting creative with your brunch at home, have a go at recreating our fluffy Date Pancakes! Here's the recipe from our chef.

Make the most of a longer weekend exploring London and enjoy 3 nights for the price of 2 at The Pilgrm this winter!

In light of recent news, there will be a few changes in place at The Pilgrm from 16 December. Our lounge and café will be closed, but our bedrooms currently remain open for essential travel.

We have a special festive treat for you to enjoy during your stay at The Pilgrm this December.

Enjoy a free bunk room with your booking this December so the kids can stay for free!

For a limited time only, we're offering guests the chance to book their 2021 stay at reduced prices with rooms & breakfast starting at £89.

Fancy winning a stay at The Pilgrm for up to 6 guests and your own Universal Works x The Pilgrm t-shirt? Enter our competition to have the chance.

No one likes to rush. That's why we now offer the option to add flexible check in and check out so you can really make the most of your stay!

If you're looking for somewhere in Paddington to hold a private meeting or essential work function, The Pilgrm is open and has spaces which can cater for groups of up to 25 people with social distancing in place.

We've teamed up with celebrated men’s clothing brand, Universal Works, to create a very special collection of unisex clothing made using upcycled materials.

Need somewhere to call home for a little while? Enjoy a longer stay at The Pilgrm for less with our new weekly rates which start at £350 for 7 nights in a medium room.

In celebration of our third birthday this November and in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, we're offering our guests the chance to book rooms from just £1 this month.

Come and explore the beauty of London in autumn with a cosy city getaway and enjoy 10% off your rooms, free Melt hot chocolates for each guest and late check out!

We want to make your London mini-break even more special so we're including a few extra treats this September, including £10 per guest to spend in our lounge, goodies from REN and more. Book now before the offer ends.

Good news! We've extended the Eat Out to Help Out offer this September so you can continue to enjoy up to 50% off per person on food and soft drinks from Monday to Wednesday at The Pilgrm.

We're very excited to open the doors to our new neighbourhood store, The Pilgrm Provisions. Pop in for daily essentials, barista coffee, takeaway brunch and freshly baked treats.

Whilst we’re all spending a lot more time at home, we thought we'd share a few of our current favourite activities and online experiences to help pass the hours.

In light of recent guidelines, we're sad to announce that we'll be closing the doors to The Pilgrm.

Guests joining us in March and April will be able to enjoy free breakfast each morning of their stay!

As our guest we want to inform and reassure you of the control measures that The Pilgrm, including our Lounge & Workshop Café, are taking during this time

The Pilgrm sees the arrival of new artwork from French painter Karen Thomas this month. We caught up with the artist to find out about her journey and inspiration.

This January, we welcome the much-loved chef Imad Alarnab to The Pilgrm to bring you a very special Syrian feast in support of refugee charity, Choose Love.

We’ve picked out some of our favourite festive activities taking place over the coming months to get involved with, from fondue and carols, to masterclasses and sustainable shopping.

Ahead of his upcoming showcase here at The Pilgrm this September, we chat to artist Marcus Aitken about the processes and inspiration behind his craft.

Thank you to everyone who supported us last month by joining our Family Kitchen evening here at The Pilgrm, in aid of Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Read more to find out how much we raised.

Introducing The Pilgrm Aperitivo Hour! Join us in the sunshine on our new terrace or in the lounge between 5-8pm for 25% off food and drink every day. Both hotel guests and visitors are welcome.

This July, join us at The Pilgrm for our first ever Family Kitchen evening. We'll be cooking up a Greek feast in aid of Evelina London Children’s Hospital for one night only. Spaces are very limited so be quick!

Our brand new terrace overlooking the bustling streets of Paddington is now open, and we have some new drinks and dishes on the menu to celebrate! Did someone say chilled rosé?

The much-awaited spring is finally upon us. With it comes a handful of bank-holiday weekends and a chance to properly enjoy London at its finest. Here's our guide on where to make the most of the new-found sunshine, plus how to get free breakfast during your next stay.

Purpose and cause are two words we keep hearing about in popular culture. Brands are leading the way by championing different causes by inspiring, raising awareness and creating affinity - and on occasion contributing to a shift in society. But just where did this trend come from and what does it really mean?

We're back with another unmissable evening of music, magnums and a specially-created menu, offering guests an exclusive chance to try bottles at accessible prices. After our last UNFILTERED at The Pilgrm, we know that this is going to be a very special evening...

Spring is a time to breathe new life into dark corners and readjust focuses, so we're taking a look at how we’ve shed the unnecessary and made sustainability a central part of The Pilgrm, whilst showing integrity to our planet, people, and neighbourhood.

Join us in the Lounge this Easter for our outrageous Seven-Decker Chocolate Stack created by Head Chef Sara Lewis. Too full to move? Stay the night with our Easter special rate - just for our friends.

One of the most frequently asked questions the world over is can I bring my dog? So here at The Pilgrm, we’re proud to say the answer is a big yes - but there’s one or two things you’ll need to know before you do. And we thought we’d throw in a couple of four legged friendly attractions to boot.

Whether you’re a savant who knows what to reach for every morning or one that’s a little more indecisive – Nottingham based designer David Keyte is bucking trends by offering simple, well-made clothes, in a very unassuming and refreshing way.

This winter time there’s only one way to see London, by escaping to it. It’s fair to say London’s a pretty big place, so come and get lost in the city’s unbridled passion for galleries, exhibitions, shows and of course, those winter sales.

Playing her Friday night best from disco, nu-disco, classic house, 80s electro, soul, funk, reggae, old school hip hop and R&B. Lulu Levan is resident DJ at The Electric, Groucho and House of St Barnabas - she’ll also be joined by a special guest.

Paddington Bear, hip markets, the Carnival and penicillin are all important West London hallmarks. But today, thanks to captains of industry, the local boroughs are known for a whole lot more. In part due to neighbourhood staples and newcomers’ interests spanning across fitness, dining and co-working, the area has a new life and a revived love affair with popular culture.

Join us for an evening of talk. With arts and crafts’ role in reimagining old and new neighbourhoods, along with the role of ‘place’ becoming increasingly more prevalent, we ask why?

Our friends Workshop Coffee have just announced “Slow Saturdays”, a three-way tie up that we’re pretty excited about.

We’ve a line-up of events promising everything from live music to thought-provoking talks, as well as neighbourhood gatherings, but most importantly - everyone is invited. So if you’re in town please let us know and book your space.

What role does or should the built environment play in connecting, harmonising and supporting communities? We'll hear from some of the leading names in architecture along with place-makers of community to better understand the role that architecture is expected to play in today's world.

Wherever you are, you’ve probably heard that London is pretty hot right now. And that’s not a sentiment reserved just for the temperature - cultural icons and happenings are making the city come alive, from theatre shows to carnivals and once in a lifetime exhibitions. So we thought we’d round up some of the hottest events and secret spots in London this summer.

Popular culture is known for its peaks and troughs. And so whilst the leaders of the next big trends are perennially named the “it” thing, so few of these tastemaker’s intentions are pure or even genuine. But Jin Ahn of Conservatory Archives, the Hackney-based plant shop, is doing something especially green and we should all take note.

Wine, like many of the things we hold dear, offers much provenance. Stories and folklore around its culture exist in part due to the difficulty of bottling it, but also how each bottle is a reflection of a place in time. The great characters within the business of wine, and of course those who passionately enjoy drinking it, help drench it in dramatic intrigue. But two folks feel this intrigue needn’t be elitist anymore.

Blending, roasting and grinding are everyday undertakings for any coffee savant, but a small crew have charged themselves with a new mission for how we enjoy our coffee. Established by three friends back in 2013, adopting a 100% organic and ethical practice, Cru always seek to make their packaging as environmental friendly as possible.  

Often said to be in the eye of the beholder, the beauty of art transcends both place and time. An artist’s work is more often than not, a reflection of their journey and an insight into their understanding of life, their stories and inspirations stirring them into one act of creation or another. We take a look at three polarising artists, and how their individual styles have led to them all meeting at The Pilgrm this autumn.

The famous 80s song proclaimed, we are “living in a material world”, but thankfully sustainability's significant influence on design in recent years has given this statement more meaning. For the modern day maker the use of reclaimed materials has grown increasingly more common, but a small few have taken to a more honest and era-sensitive form of restoration.

If you’ve been craving a journey into the outdoors, fortunately festival season is just around the corner. But one festival in particular promises stellar live acts, Michelin-worthy cook outs and an arts and culture programme that’d make Brian Eno blush. Wilderness Festival presents you with one saccharine and all-star line-up this August.

The British Craft Pavilion returns for another year this 21–24 September. It is in collaboration with and curated by Hole & Corner, the quarterly magazine dedicated to stories of craft, beauty, passion and skill. Taking place at the London Design Fair at Old Truman Brewery, the Pavilion promises to be grander in its second year. 

Ask around, the greatest stories travel far and wide, often speaking of character, grit and a journey. So when we happened upon the fine work of legendary boot maker Mr Reginald Murray Williams, we couldn’t help but ponder this near-century-spanning contribution to the craft of boot making.

Pioneering chef Dan Barber hits London at Selfridges with innovative pop up dining concept “wastED”. His first venture in London, sitting on the roof of Selfridges until 2nd April 2017, will draw from the inspired education of the food waste movement in London.

From code-breaker Alan Turing to thespian Alfred Molina, Paddington has had many notable residents. It is perhaps more commonly known for its striking canals, being the birth place of Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin and of course, Michael Bond’s nomadic bear. But Paddington, home to Norfolk Square, has a lesser known history.

One could argue that we’re part of a generation who are forgetting what it means to build something with our hands. Mass consumption and profitability might well have been the two biggest adversaries for craft culture, but a small yet powerful group of individuals are taking a stand.

London, it's often said, is a series of villages connected through a cosy proximity. With each village comes a culture and a pulse specific to it, but there’s a unifying thread running through London - the River Thames. More recently some have come to consider its potential as a canvas for artistic expression.