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Westfield Stratford City

One of the biggest shopping centres in Europe, directly next to London Stadium. Shops, a cinema, and dozens of food options.

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2 Stratford Place, Montfichet Road, London E20 1EJ
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The spot

Why go here?

Westfield Stratford City sits on the edge of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a few minutes on foot from London Stadium. It is not a fan pub and it does not pretend to be. It is the place to kill time, feed a group, escape the rain, or regroup after the final whistle without needing a table booking.

  • Directly adjacent to London Stadium, roughly a five-minute walk
  • Dozens of food options from quick bites to sit-down restaurants
  • Cinema and shopping if you need to fill a gap before kick-off
  • Fully indoors, so it works in bad weather
  • No membership or booking required, just walk in
  • Useful for groups with non-drinkers, kids, or anyone who wants a seat

Best moment to visit

A rainy matchday afternoon

  • Arriving early and grabbing a coffee while the crowds build
  • Finding a food-court table when every pub is at capacity
  • Walking straight to the stadium under cover for most of the way
  • Meeting back here after the game for a calm exit away from the station rush

Heads up: it gets busy. If you want a quiet sit-down meal, book ahead or eat early.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • A flat white from one of the mall coffee chains
  • A smoothie or juice if it is warm
  • A pint at one of the bars if you do find one

Food

  • Food-court noodles, burgers, or pizza
  • A quick sandwich or salad to take toward the ground
  • Sit-down chain restaurant if you booked

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • West Ham fans with kids or non-drinking friends
  • Groups who want a guaranteed seat and food
  • Anyone travelling to Stratford on a wet day
  • Fans who need last-minute kit, scarves, or tickets printed
  • Visitors who want a low-stress matchday without pub queues
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 12:00Step 1

    Arrive at Westfield

    Grab a coffee and walk the mall to see the food options.

  2. 12:45Step 2

    Early lunch

    Eat before the crowds arrive. Food court for speed, a restaurant if you booked.

  3. 14:00Step 3

    Walk to London Stadium

    Five minutes on foot through the Olympic Park.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat with a full stomach.

  5. 17:15Step 5

    Post-match regroup

    Back to Westfield for a calm drink or snack while the station queues die down.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Enter from the Montfichet Road side for the shortest walk to the stadium. The Stratford station entrance is busier and adds a few minutes through the crowds.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

Westfield Stratford City is the practical option, not the atmosphere pick. Use it when the pubs are full, the weather is bad, or your group needs an easy, indoor base.

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