A big-hearted Victoria Park pub with a sprawling terrace, a smart pint list and a crowd that turns a Hammers matchday into a proper east London day out.
The spot
The Hemingway sits right on the edge of Victoria Park with a front terrace that catches the sun and a big, easy interior behind it. It's one of those pubs that works for a slow Saturday lunch and a matchday pre-drink in equal measure, and the location makes it a natural staging post on the way to Stratford.
Best moment to visit
It's a local first and a matchday pub second — keep the songs for the stadium.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Walk in Victoria Park
Loop the lake before settling in for a pint.
Terrace at the Hemingway
Grab a table out front and order food.
Bus or cycle to Stratford
The 388 or the canal path both work.
Kick-off
In the London Stadium with the Hammers.
Local tip 🇬🇧
Cycle up the Regent's Canal towpath from the pub to Hackney Wick, then walk into the Olympic Park. It's the best matchday approach in London.
If you want a Hammers pre-match that also gives you the best of Victoria Park, the Hemingway is our pick.
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Nearest club
West Ham United
London Stadium
