Carpenters Arms, Stratford, E15

Reasonably large estate pub located just across the railway tracks from the Olympic Park. Looks to have been refurbished relatively recently, with the West Ham decor suggesting that it has been reinvigorated with extra customers on match days since the stadium move. Partly opened-out out to leave two connected rooms, one featuring the main part of the bar counter and the other the pool table, etc. Limited amount of plain furniture so plenty of vertical drinking space. Patio beer garden to one side. As expected, no real ale so made do with the inevitable John Smith's (£1.60, half) before moving on.

Open plan L shaped interior serving a standard draught selection. The pub has a dartboard and a pool table.