Where to meet between Crystal Palace and Hampstead
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Crystal Palace and someone near Hampstead - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
Nine Lives
Nine Lives keeps both journeys close (52 min from Crystal Palace, 50 min from Hampstead) - a 2-minute gap.
77
FairWhere Score
52 / 50 min
Crystal Palace → / Hampstead →
2 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Crystal Palace | From Hampstead | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nine Lives | 52 min | 50 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Vinegar Yard | 52 min | 50 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 3 | Borough Market Entrance | 53 min | 49 min | 4 | 1 / 1 |
| 4 | London Bridge Meeting Point | 53 min | 49 min | 4 | 1 / 1 |
| 5 | The George Inn | 53 min | 49 min | 4 | 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Cask Pub & Kitchen | 52 min | 47 min | 5 | 1 / 1 |
| 7 | Blackfriars/Southwark Station Meeting Point | 53 min | 47 min | 6 | 1 / 1 |
| 8 | Cubana | 53 min | 47 min | 6 | 1 / 1 |
How these numbers are produced → How FairWhere works · FairPath accuracy · Fairness Index.
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FAQ
- Where should people from Crystal Palace and Hampstead meet?
- Nine Lives currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 52 minutes from Crystal Palace and 50 from Hampstead (gap 2 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.