Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre

Not a big fan of shopping malls, but this one is large and relatively easy to navigate. Attached to a couple of train stations and adjacent to the Olympic park. Has big John Lewis and big M&S. Good choice of places to eat, including a lot of less common fast food chains. Not so many pubs, surprisingly there isn’t a Wetherspoons here. Some external ‘streets’ adjacent with more restaurants and shops. Tenants change constantly here, lots of change. Change is part of life though, so that’s fine. Atmosphere here can get a bit ‘tense’ at times and they have had a few issues here in the past, but security is generally ok. The office complex out the back is growing, so that adds a bit of depth; and of course you get the football crowd on match days, which can be lively. If it had more pubs to sit in, then people watching might be fun here. Lingering faint smell of bins in some lower parts of the centre noticeable. Been like that since it opened though, so can’t imagine it’ll change any time soon.
Rich Deerdog - 2 weeks ago

Great place to visit, so much to see and do plus loads of transport options. A few food trucks as well as some great restaurants. Lots of activities too and look out for events at the stadium and copperbox.
Adrian Bell - 4 months ago