The latest addition to Sydney’s revamped pub boom, The Paddington Inn — bought 25 years ago by well-known publican Bruce Solomon — has come full circle.

Now with a stunning George Livissianis fitout and ex-Rockpool young gun Justin Schott in the kitchen, Solomon’s original baby is all grown up and back on top.

The Paddington Inn is offering unconventional fare like celeriac carpaccio tossed through sauteed leek and fresh hazelnuts, as well as a starter of pickled mussels with grilled cucumber and fresh green apple.

The standout main is whole roasted flathead tail on the bone dressed in sesame butter.

Must eat: Potato bake fries