Where to meet between Balham and Stratford
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Balham and someone near Stratford - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
The Ship Tavern
The Ship Tavern keeps both journeys close (49 min from Balham, 49 min from Stratford) - a 0-minute gap.
83
FairWhere Score
49 / 49 min
Balham → / Stratford →
0 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Balham | From Stratford | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ship Tavern | 49 min | 49 min | 0 | 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Bernie Spain Gardens | 47 min | 48 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 3 | OXO Tower Riverside | 47 min | 48 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 4 | The Last Judgment | 49 min | 48 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 5 | The Crown & Anchor | 52 min | 52 min | 0 | 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Blackfriars/Southwark Station Meeting Point | 46 min | 48 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 7 | Tate Modern Turbine Hall | 48 min | 46 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 8 | The College Arms | 50 min | 51 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
How these numbers are produced → How FairWhere works · FairPath accuracy · Fairness Index.
No venue can pay to rank higher. Figures refresh when we re-run the pair; we won't silently change a published winner without review.
FAQ
- Where should people from Balham and Stratford meet?
- The Ship Tavern currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 49 minutes from Balham and 49 from Stratford (gap 0 minutes). This uses journey fairness, not the geographic midpoint.
- Is this the geographic midpoint?
- No. FairWhere compares door-to-door transit estimates for both origins and ranks venues so travel burden stays balanced across the pair.
- Are the travel times guaranteed?
- No. Times are planning estimates (FairPath / published heuristic). Confirm with live TfL or your usual app before you travel. See FairPath accuracy and How FairWhere works.