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Hero of Maida
(formerly Truscott Arms; Idlewild; Shirland Hotel)
55 Shirland Road
Maida Vale
W9 2JD
Social Links
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Visit Hero of Maida on Facebook
Follow @theheroofmaida on Twitter
Opening Times
| Monday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | 11.30 am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 9.00 am - Midnight |
| Sunday | Midday - 10.30 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 10.30 Mon - Fri
9am - 10.30 Sat
12 - 6 Sun
Owner
Maida Vale Leisure Ltd.
About the Pub
Previously the Truscott Arms, this site reopened as a high-end gastropub under a new name, The Hero of Maida, in May 2018. The pub is now freehold as opposed to paying a large rental (the cause of the Truscott's demise) and is operated by Maida Vale Leisure.
The pub is split across two floors and features a zinc-topped bar downstairs, with original ceiling roses, oak floors and expansive windows to give a light and airy feel. The upstairs dining area has been substantially refurbished with no expense spared; there is also a decked, two-tiered garden.
Food is supervised by Henry Harris (chef owner), formerly of Racine. Alongside daily changing menus with a French influence, the Sunday roast menu is being reinstated at the pub with classics such as slow-roasted shoulder of lamb and rosemary. There is a main dining room plus three smaller ones that can be booked. The Times' restaurant critic, Giles Coren, maintains that the Hero's chips are the best in London.
Placed within the Top 50 in the Estrella Damm 2019 national gastropubs awards.
Note that under the terms of the licence alcohol may not be sold before noon.
Historic Interest
The pub was originally built in 1878 as the Shirland Hotel. Sir John Stuart, made Count of Maida, was a lieutenant-general in the Napoleonic Wars and won a victory over a slightly larger French force outside the town of Maida in Calabria, Italy. Maida Hill and Maida Vale are also named after the battle, as well as this pub.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Sambrook's Wandle Ale
- Timothy Taylor Landlord
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
E.g.Thornbridge Jaipur,Adnam's Ghost Ship.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
Not Sunday.
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Pub Garden
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Accommodation
5 bedrooms opening summer 2019
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Function Room
Dining rooms can be booked.
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Restaurant Area
Upstairs.
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Hero of Maida
55 Shirland Road
Maida Vale
W9 2JD
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (25m)
TfL: (6, 31, 36, 187, 228, 328, 414)
Closest Station (1300m)
London Paddington
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)
Warwick Avenue
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