Rising Sun - City of London,Westminster

We came for the Smithfield’s 150 year celebrations approx 6 years ago, but instead spent a lovely afternoon sheltering from the rain in this (then) delightful, friendly little pub. Excellent beers – we’ll be back. HOWEVER, I popped in on 19.05.24 and the place is like a morgue! I was served by a disinterested, lacklustre member of staff who gave the distinct vibe that she didn't want to be there. It was a great little pub, a real gem, but now it's just not worth a visit. Buck your ideas up Sam!

A hidden gem of peaceful heritage old city tavern. London alleyway pub in the Old trade ways of Smithfield. A quiet escape away from the nearby overloads. Set on a alley crossroad opposite a 12th century church, a great corner door and an alcoves entry open into a spacious, calm space with patterned papered ceiling and 60's fabric covered walls. Decoratively edged, large original dimpled glass windows provide a light interior hidden from the streets. The alcove entrance features a graceful semi circular window. Vintage glass droplet lamps lights a range of seating from heritage wood dining chairs and a long bench seat to high stools and tables. The central semi oval original bar with elegant pillars connects through an arch with prop space to separate the hall. An incredible, ornately decorated, stately archway crosses the tavern. Historic images connect the great history of this bar and there's an original fireplace and darts. No TVs or music to distract you from the calming, quiet of mainly single drinkers, readers, workers and old friends. A superb selection of draught beers from the ever impressive Samuel Smiths. This is a classic secret gem for a peaceful taste of Smithfield, London beveraging.

Not quite what we expected. No ice. No choice of rose wine.

Basic pub but friendly staff make a visit worthwhile

Always a must go when I'm in London. If there's any credence to the ghost walkers takes, Ben Crouch used to dope peopel in here, strangle them in alleys, and sell their corpses to anatomists. One of his presents though was the daughter of a medical students landlady. Hung drawn quartered.