If you’re planning to approach Notting Hill Carnival from the north — “overgrounding it” to Kensal Rise and entering or exiting via the north end of Ladbroke Grove — one reliable pit‑stop is Paradise by way of Kensal Green. The Evening Standard highlights the pub as a convenient, spacious gastropub for breaking the journey: it promises music from midday and a place to recharge before rejoining the Carnival chaos. Transport guidance from Transport for London confirms Kensal Rise is served by London Overground services, with nearby buses and Zone 2 connections that make the short onward walk to Ladbroke Grove a practical option for many visitors.

According to the venue and local listings, Paradise stages DJs across the Carnival weekend and runs ticketed after‑parties that often sell in advance. The pub’s own listings describe downstairs bar and dining areas with an upstairs club and private rooms, and event platforms show late‑night takeovers and themed nights extending into the small hours. Event pages for the Carnival Sunday after‑party list classic 1990s/2000s hip‑hop and R&B lineups and note age limits, door times and advance‑ticket guarantees — details that confirm the organisers treat these as planned, ticketed nights rather than informal spillovers.

Daytime programming is part of the venue’s offering: party‑style brunches with DJs are a regular fixture. Listings for Paradise’s Absolut bottomless brunch advertise a weekend slot from around noon until mid‑afternoon with a DJ resident, combining food and a two‑hour drinks package that aims to get celebrations started early. The venue’s official site and ticket platforms also set out kitchen hours, booking links and information on private hires and club nights, all of which underline that Paradise operates as both a restaurant and a multi‑floor music space during busy weekends.

Those practical details matter at Carnival when many restaurants choose to close for the bank holiday; the Evening Standard’s wider guide to eating and drinking during Carnival points readers towards venues that will remain open, and lists post‑parade food options and late‑night spots. For anyone wanting to join an after‑party rather than queue for street food, the event listings make clear that Paradise’s late events are promoted, ticketed and subject to capacity limits — so advance purchase and checking entry rules are advisable.

If you plan to use Kensal Rise station, Transport for London’s station hub is a useful planning tool: it gives live arrivals, timetables, accessibility information and local bus connections, which helps when coordinating return journeys after late‑night events. The short walk from Kensal Rise toward Kilburn Lane and the north end of Ladbroke Grove is straightforward, though attendees should allow extra time for crowds and check last‑train times if they expect to be out into the small hours.

The broader Carnival context is worth noting: the Standard’s guide also highlights traditional street‑food offerings such as jerk chicken, roti, pepperpot, saltfish cakes and plantain, alongside curated venue options for those who prefer a booked table or a ticketed party. Industry listings for Paradise and promoters’ pages consistently show that the venue intends to blend daytime DJs, food service and evening club programming through the bank holiday — a mix that suits people seeking a single location that can carry them from lunch into an after‑party.

If you’re planning to make Paradise your base, check the venue’s official pages and the event ticketing platforms before you go. The venue’s site sets out address and opening hours, while ticket pages list start times, music styles, age restrictions and ticket policies; together these sources are the best way to avoid last‑minute disappointment and to confirm what’s on the day.

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Source: Noah Wire Services