I'm planning a few days in London at the end of March. My geographical knowledge of London is hazy, but I've stayed in Notting Hill before and enjoyed that. I'll be coming in to Paddington, so somewhere vaguely that side of town would make sense.

I don't want anything too central, but other than that requirements are really just somewhere with a decent selection of authentic pubs (of course!) and reasonable tube connections.

I had considered maybe Hampstead, St. John's Wood or Islington. Open to any other suggestions though, and of course, pubs to visit once I'm there.

Thanks.