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The Carpenter's Arms Stratford

The main West Ham pub since the club left Upton Park. Dark wood, L-shaped bar, West Ham memorabilia including a Bobby Moore mural, a big beer garden. Where "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" gets sung before kick off.

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17 Carpenters Rd, London E15 2JH
West HamFan PubBeer GardenBobby Moore Mural

The spot

Why go here?

The Carpenter's Arms has become the main West Ham fan pub since the club left Upton Park. It is not a polished stadium bar. It is a dark-wood, L-shaped local with a Bobby Moore mural behind the bar, West Ham scarves on the walls and a beer garden that fills with claret and blue on matchdays.

  • The closest thing West Ham have to a Boleyn Tavern replacement
  • L-shaped bar with proper dark wood and West Ham memorabilia
  • Bobby Moore mural behind the bar
  • Big beer garden that fills fast before kick-off
  • "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" sung before games
  • 0.7 miles, roughly 14 minutes on foot to London Stadium

Best moment to visit

Two hours before kick-off

  • Arrive early to claim a spot in the beer garden
  • First pint as the songs start
  • The Bobby Moore mural behind the bar
  • Walking over to the London Stadium with the crowd

Heads up: the garden fills fast. Arrive two hours before kick-off or you will be drinking on your feet.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • Pint of lager
  • Guinness
  • Whatever is on cask

Food

  • Burger
  • Pie
  • Chips

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • West Ham fans on a London city trip
  • Travelling supporters who want a proper pre-match
  • Groups who want a beer garden near the ground
  • Fans missing the old Upton Park pubs
  • Anyone who wants to sing "Bubbles" before kick-off
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 12:00Step 1

    Arrive at the Carpenter's Arms

    Claim a table in the beer garden or a spot at the L-shaped bar before the crowd builds.

  2. 13:00Step 2

    Pints and songs

    "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" gets louder as kick-off approaches.

  3. 14:15Step 3

    Walk to London Stadium

    0.7 miles through Stratford High Street and the Olympic Park.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat with the Hammers.

Local tip 🇬🇧

The beer garden is the main draw but it fills fast. Arrive two hours before kick-off if you want a seat outside.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

For a West Ham matchday at the London Stadium, the Carpenter's Arms is the closest thing to the old East End matchday pub experience.

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London Stadium