Where to meet between Hackney and Richmond
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Hackney Central and someone near Richmond - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
Darcie & May Green
Darcie & May Green keeps both journeys close (51 min from Hackney, 56 min from Richmond) - a 5-minute gap.
68
FairWhere Score
51 / 56 min
Hackney → / Richmond →
5 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Hackney | From Richmond | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darcie & May Green | 51 min | 56 min | 5 | 1 / 2 |
| 2 | Smith's Bar & Grill | 51 min | 56 min | 5 | 1 / 2 |
| 3 | The Union Paddington | 51 min | 56 min | 5 | 1 / 2 |
| 4 | Vagabond Paddington | 51 min | 56 min | 5 | 1 / 2 |
| 5 | The Victoria | 50 min | 56 min | 6 | 1 / 2 |
| 6 | Lockhouse | 50 min | 57 min | 7 | 1 / 2 |
| 7 | The Larrik | 48 min | 58 min | 10 | 1 / 2 |
| 8 | Greenwood | 48 min | 59 min | 11 | 1 / 2 |
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 Hackney and Richmond meet?
- Darcie & May Green currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 51 minutes from Hackney and 56 from Richmond (gap 5 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.