Paddy McGintys, St. Leonards-On-Sea

The Rising Sun is a small L shaped Shepherd Neame pub with the usual Shep draught available alongside two hand pumps that were drawing Spitfire and 1648 Triple Champion. I went for the Guinness that was well served by a friendly barmaid. The furniture is a bit sparse with a few tables and chairs and an old sofa, but there are numerous bar stools to park upon. I spotted one plasma screen that was showing muted rugby on ESPN whilst a DJ played some house tunes before the karaoke kicked off. I left before the warbling started and noted that karaoke is found here every Friday and Saturday night. Children are permitted and I didn’t spot any food advertised, but the Deep Blue fish and chip shop is next door. Although friendly, this pub doesn’t really offer anything that would have me rushing back.