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Cart & Horses is a historic Stratford pub beside Maryland station, occupying a prominent corner at Maryland Point. A pub bearing the name has served the area for generations, giving the venue deep roots in the neighbourhood and a character shaped by local life. Today it combines the familiar welcome of a London public house with a busy programme of music and events. Guests can visit for a meal, meet over drinks or spend an evening watching a performance in a place whose story extends far beyond an ordinary bar.

The pub is celebrated as the birthplace of Iron Maiden because the band performed some of its formative concerts here during the late 1970s. That connection remains central to the identity of Cart & Horses and attracts rock fans from across Britain and around the world. Memorabilia and events keep the history visible, while the live programme supports contemporary performers as well as tribute acts and established names. The result is not a static museum but a working music venue where the past continues to inform the atmosphere.

Food has returned as a regular part of the pub’s offering, with an active kitchen serving throughout the week and for longer hours at weekends. The dedicated menu provides satisfying choices suited to a casual meal before a concert, a gathering around a match or an evening spent at the bar. Service is deliberately relaxed and practical, allowing diners to eat without missing the energy of the venue. Beer, spirits and other bar drinks complete the experience and help the pub move naturally from afternoon into late evening.

Cart & Horses also reflects the wider rhythm of Stratford, opening early for selected West Ham matches, major concerts and special event days. Local regulars, football supporters and visiting music fans create a varied crowd, united by the social character of the pub. Its location makes it easy to reach, while the combination of food, drinks and live entertainment gives people a reason to stay. Few London pubs can match its blend of neighbourhood continuity, musical significance and active cultural life.

Address: 1 Maryland Point, Stratford, London E15 1PF, United Kingdom

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