London's oldest riverside tavern, on Wapping Wall since 1520, and a history-soaked warm-up before a West Ham game at the London Stadium.
The spot
The Prospect of Whitby has been pulling pints on the Wapping waterfront since 1520. Smugglers used the river door. Samuel Pepys drank here. There is a hangman's noose strung over the river at the back as a nod to the Execution Dock just downriver. As pre-match settings go, it is hard to beat anywhere in Europe.
Best moment to visit
Heads up: it gets very busy on sunny weekends. The beer garden is small. Aim for early or be patient.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Arrive at the Prospect
Pint at the pewter bar, walk through to the river garden.
Lunch by the Thames
Fish and chips or a burger with another round.
Overground from Wapping
North to Whitechapel or Shadwell, change for Stratford and the London Stadium.
Kick-off at the London Stadium
In the Bobby Moore stand with the crowd.
Local tip 🇬🇧
Walk the Wapping High Street river path after the game. The old warehouses lit up at night are extraordinary.
If you are visiting London for a West Ham game, build half a day around the Prospect. There is no better Thames-side warm-up.
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Nearest club
West Ham United
London Stadium
