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Royal Inn on the Park

A grand Victorian corner pub on Victoria Park with a wraparound terrace, a proper beer garden and a matchday crowd that turns a pre-match pint into an afternoon.

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111 Lauriston Rd, London E9 7HJ
West HamVictoria ParkBeer GardenFCT Pick

The spot

Why go here?

The Royal Inn on the Park is the kind of pub London does better than anyone else: a big Victorian corner building, tall windows, high ceilings, and a garden and terrace that wrap around it. On a matchday it fills with a mix of local families, park walkers and Hammers building up to the short hop to Stratford.

  • One of the best beer gardens in east London
  • Wraparound terrace that catches sun through the afternoon
  • Proper cask ales and a well-poured Guinness
  • Weekend roasts strong enough to be the plan on their own
  • Cycle or bus straight up to the London Stadium after
  • A local first, so the vibe is easy rather than tribal

Best moment to visit

Long lunch in the garden before kick-off

  • First pint in the garden as the crowd builds
  • A roast or a burger with mates
  • The slow walk out through the park
  • Claret and blue drifting in on the terrace

It's a family-friendly local — songs and colours are best saved for the stadium.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • A pint of cask
  • Guinness on a slow build
  • Cold lager in the garden

Food

  • Sunday roast
  • Burger and fries
  • A cheeseboard for the table

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • West Ham fans coming from central or north London
  • Groups who want a big garden pre-match
  • Couples and families combining football with a park day
  • Cyclists riding the canal up to Stratford
  • Anyone who prefers a proper Victorian pub to a stadium bar
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 11:45Step 1

    Walk into Victoria Park

    Enter from Lauriston Road and cut through the west side.

  2. 12:30Step 2

    Garden at the Royal Inn

    Grab a table outside and order roasts or burgers.

  3. 14:00Step 3

    Bus or cycle to the London Stadium

    The 277 up to Hackney Wick, or the canal path by bike.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat with the Hammers in full voice.

Local tip 🇬🇧

If the sun's out, skip the inside entirely. The garden is the whole point, and it clears out again by early evening if you want a quieter post-match pint.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

For a Hammers matchday that also makes the most of Victoria Park, the Royal Inn is a proper FCT pick.

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Nearest club

West Ham United

London Stadium