Meet in the middle
Pubs between Islington and Stratford
Islington (area) and Stratford (station, Newham) are 6.9 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in Hackney, and we list 16 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 16 pubs halfway, closest first

1. Hemingway
390 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: London Fields, about 13 min walk4.2 on Google (948)
- Sofas
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

2. Five Points Brewery Taproom.
430 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: London Fields, about 9 min walk4.5 on Google (250)
- Family friendly
- Food
- Wheelchair access

3. Cat & Mutton
580 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: London Fields, about 8 min walk4.1 on Google (1,387)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV
- No photo
4. Victory
590 m from the midpoint, in Bethnal Green
Closest station: Cambridge Heath, about 6 min walk3.9 on Google (81)
- Pool table
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV

5. Baxters Court
650 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 4 min walk3.8 on Google (1,752)
- Outdoor seating
- Quiet pub
- Cask Marque

6. Empress
660 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: London Fields, about 18 min walk4.2 on Google (747)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Family friendly

7. Moth Club
680 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 3 min walk4.5 on Google (906)
- Quiz night
- Live music
- Takes bookings

8. Globe
690 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 4 min walk4.4 on Google (381)
- Live music
- Darts
- Pool table

9. Dove Free House & Kitchen
700 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: Cambridge Heath, about 10 min walk4.3 on Google (1,366)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Food

10. Old Ship Inn
710 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 3 min walk4.3 on Google (1,137)
- Live music
- Darts
- Dog friendly

11. Cock Tavern
750 m from the midpoint, in Hackney
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 2 min walk4.3 on Google (287)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider

12. Hare
760 m from the midpoint, in Bethnal Green
Closest station: Cambridge Heath, about 3 min walk4.5 on Google (408)
- Live music
- Darts
- Pool table

13. Royal Inn On The Park
760 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: Cambridge Heath, about 20 min walk4.2 on Google (1,241)
- Open fire
- Live music
- Dog friendly

14. Kenton
780 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: Homerton, about 6 min walk4.6 on Google (692)
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

15. Chesham Arms
910 m from the midpoint, in Homerton
Closest station: Hackney Central, about 7 min walk4.6 on Google (745)
- Open fire
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

16. Approach Tavern
950 m from the midpoint, in Bethnal Green
Closest station: Cambridge Heath, about 7 min walk4.4 on Google (944)
- Open fire
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
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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- Islington (area)Pubs in London N1
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