Padium Canary Wharf

S-tier, and it knows it. Stunning outdoor courts set right in the business district, a beautifully stocked pro shop, matte-black changing rooms with hairdryers and Adidas towels, and a polished, visually striking interior that may be the finest in London. Panoramic glass, every court its own lighting, cooler and airier than the Rocket Padel domes. The paradox: at 80 pounds an hour, staff say nine in ten players are beginners or intermediates, so tournament-grade courts get gentle games. The terrace leans more after-work-laptop than social, so for a proper group night Racketeer offers more. But for a first session on world-class courts, especially if you work in the city, few places beat it.