Stratford train station opened way back in 1839. The multi-level railway station is located in East London close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Stratford Shopping Centre.
Those in the know tell us that between 2019 and 2020, almost 42 million passengers used the station. They’re all looking for a pleasant experience in the area and no matter where you are, you’re going to find cool, relaxing pubs to chill and emerge feeling energized.
Ye Olde Black Bull
13 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ
What a cool, old pub Ye Olde Black Bull is. Oozing with an Irish atmosphere, it dates back to 1829 and sports a wood-panelled interior. It’s found at 13 Broadway Stratford, and you’re invited to kick back with some friends and enjoy all that the trendy pub offers you.
It’s an old-fashioned pub but that’s its drawcard. They‘re into sports, and with several large screens strategically placed, you won’t miss the latest action.
All this while sipping real ales. The cheerfully friendly pub also comes with a charming beer garden out back, serving up awesome beers with tasty pub grub. The Stratford pub is open every day from noon till 11 at night.
The Print House
133 High Street, Stratford, E15 2RB
When people knock off from work, they’re looking for a down-to-earth, no-drama pub to chill. The Print House is in a revamped warehouse building beautifully positioned on the banks of the Three Mills Wall River.
If you’re in Stratford looking for a popular hangout place, you’ll want to try The Print House. Good impressive food that pays tribute to British tastes, a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and good drinks make for one helluva cool pub to hang out in. The menu isn’t expensive either.
The drinks are typical London prices so not cheap but they do have a 2 for 1 deal on certain days.
Tap East
7 International Square, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, London, E20 1EE
Tap East isn’t as old as some of the other pubs in Stratford. The stylish brew-pub at 7 International Square opened its doors in 2011. Today it’s a hub for purveyors of good food washed down with one of the pub’s award-winning beers. No less than 100 bottled beers are available.
The Stratford pub offers an excellent selection of beers brewed onsite. The staff are friendly, and they know their beers.
The interior is quirkily modern. When you read reviews on this great Stratford pub, you see customers rave about it, putting it among the best-rated locations.
It’s a pub that simply wants to create a great atmosphere and experience for people. Customers who know it well can’t get enough of this place. Great staff, great beer, great location, and a great atmosphere – what more can you ask for?
The Sportsman
78-102 Broadway, Stratford London, E15 1NG
Well located in the middle of Stratford, The Sportsman is a hugely popular hangout for those who relish watching sport with something to eat and drink. It’s a great pub for out-of-towners and locals alike. If a break from work and household chores appeals, The Sportsman has something worth exploring.
The trendy hangout for pool & TV sports also has a cool grub menu with brilliant offers on food and drinks every day. With a laid-back, calm, welcoming atmosphere, the friendly pub is a gem in the city and great for all occasions.
King Edward VII
47 The Broadway, Stratford, E15 4BQ
King Edward VII, or King Eddies, is a fusion of homeliness and friendliness with its solid wood tables and popular beer garden. It’s the place for good food, good wines, and a good selection of real ales.
Londoners love a traditional pub like King Eddies. You can get a decent pint of beer to go with the cheery open fire on cold winter nights and live music on Thursday nights to warm your cockles.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, locals look forward to the pub’s Sunday night quiz and the bar staff are friendly.
Take a chance
The Brits are a nation of pub visitors and there are some seriously must-visit pubs in and around Stratford. If cocktails aren’t your thing, you can indulge in a glass or two of beer or wine.
If you’re new to Stratford, take a chance on some of the pubs we’ve mentioned here. The atmosphere remains a pub’s most important quality and these pubs all have a warm, vibey atmosphere so that you’re tempted to venture in.
Whether they offer sports viewing on big screens, beer gardens, wonderful burgers with special sauces, live music, quiz nights, or something else special, you can lift your glass to Stratford’s pubs and say ‘cheers to that!’.
