Rising Sun, Smithfield, EC1

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Rex Rattus left this review about Rising Sun

A Sam Smith's pub, so obviously only expect the Sam Smith's range of beers. But they do have OBB on handpump. It's full of what looks like original features, but could be modern replacements bearing in mind Sam Smith's record of sympathetic and tasteful replacements. As the RS doesn't appear in CAMRA's London inventory of heritage pubs then I suppose they must be modern reproductions. Interestingly they have gone for traditional lino flooring, and what appears to be recycled pews forming the majority of the seating.
This is a super little pub in a quiet-ish setting opposite St Bartholomew's church a few feet away from Smithfield market. If only they did a better ale than OBB (I'm not a fan)! But I still like the pub.

On 30^th August 2008 - rating: 6
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