Meet in the middle
Pubs between Hackney and Waterloo
Hackney (area) and Waterloo (station, Lambeth) are 6.2 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in London EC2 (Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Bank), and we list 55 pubs within 1 km of it.
Halfway is measured in a straight line here, not by journey time. Check the trip works for both of you. On the map you can filter by dog friendly, beer garden, live music and more, and share the result.
The 24 pubs closest to the midpoint

1. Fox
90 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Old Street, about 7 min walk4.1 on Google (758)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV

2. Angel
180 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 2 min walk4.4 on Google (1,125)
- Pool table
- Dog friendly
- Sports TV

3. Princess of Shoreditch
180 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Old Street, about 5 min walk4.2 on Google (1,242)
- Food
- Takes bookings
- Wheelchair access
- No photo
4. Singer Tavern
230 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 7 min walk- Outdoor seating
- Real cider
- Food

5. Griffin
230 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Old Street, about 7 min walk4.3 on Google (680)
- Dog friendly
- Heritage interior
- Wheelchair access

6. Finch's
300 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk4.1 on Google (952)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Food

7. Horse & Groom
340 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Shoreditch High Street, about 7 min walk4.0 on Google (784)
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- No photo
8. Artillery Arms
350 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 6 min walk- Open fire
- Board games
- Dog friendly

9. Bricklayer's Arms
370 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.1 on Google (757)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

10. Prince Arthur
380 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 4 min walk4.4 on Google (496)
- Open fire
- Live music
- Dog friendly

11. Reliance
390 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.3 on Google (668)
- Dog friendly
- Food
- Takes bookings

12. Barley Mow
400 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Shoreditch High Street, about 8 min walk4.2 on Google (519)
- Quiz night
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

13. Masque Haunt
400 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 4 min walk3.9 on Google (2,379)
- Quiet pub
- Cask Marque
- Family friendly

14. Flying Horse
400 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Moorgate, about 6 min walk4.1 on Google (967)
- Darts
- Pool table
- Sports TV

15. Old Fountain
430 m from the midpoint, in Finsbury
Closest station: Old Street, about 3 min walk4.5 on Google (503)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

16. Three Crowns
440 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 3 min walk4.2 on Google (1,008)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

17. Crown & Shuttle
510 m from the midpoint, in Spitalfields
Closest station: Shoreditch High Street, about 4 min walk4.2 on Google (2,845)
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

18. George & Vulture
560 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.3 on Google (1,152)
- Open fire
- Sofas
- Quiz night
- No photo
19. Two Brewers
560 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 8 min walk4.2 on Google (595)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

20. Red Lion
560 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Hoxton, about 9 min walk4.1 on Google (534)
- Open fire
- Sofas
- Outdoor seating
- No photo
21. Whitecross Tap
590 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.5 on Google (468)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV

22. Red Lion
590 m from the midpoint, in London EC2
Closest station: Moorgate, about 3 min walk4.3 on Google (623)
- Dog friendly
- Cask Marque
- Food

23. Jugged Hare
610 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk4.1 on Google (2,219)
- Food
- Takes bookings

24. Spread Eagle
610 m from the midpoint, in Bethnal Green
Closest station: Hoxton, about 9 min walk4.2 on Google (37)
- Sofas
- Live music
- Dog friendly
Our list comes from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide (collected in October 2024), so it is not every pub in the area. Ratings and photos are Google’s (October 2024 to January 2025) and are shown only where we are sure the Google listing is the same pub. Pubs change: check with the pub before you travel.
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- Hackney (area)Pubs in Hackney
- Waterloo (station, Lambeth)Pubs in London SE1
