Where to meet between Ealing and Hackney
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Ealing Broadway and someone near Hackney Central - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
Lockhouse
Lockhouse keeps both journeys close (51 min from Ealing, 50 min from Hackney) - a 1-minute gap.
79
FairWhere Score
51 / 50 min
Ealing → / Hackney →
1 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Ealing | From Hackney | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockhouse | 51 min | 50 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 2 | The Victoria | 51 min | 50 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 3 | Darcie & May Green | 49 min | 51 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Smith's Bar & Grill | 49 min | 51 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 5 | The Union Paddington | 49 min | 51 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Vagabond Paddington | 49 min | 51 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 7 | The Larrik | 52 min | 48 min | 4 | 1 / 1 |
| 8 | The Barley Mow | 54 min | 46 min | 8 | 2 / 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 Ealing and Hackney meet?
- Lockhouse currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 51 minutes from Ealing and 50 from Hackney (gap 1 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.