Sir Sydney Smith, Whitechapel, E1

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Tris C left this review about Sir Sydney Smith

Named after Admiral Sidney Smith, the pub dates from the early 19th century, but was rebuilt in the 1930s by A. E. Sewell for Truman’s; much of their signage is still visible, but when the pub’s name was twinned with that of Australia’s largest city is unknown.
The previous reviews still hold: it’s a moderate size, with a modern boarded floor and much bare brick, thereafter grey paint to walls and ceiling. There’s an illuminated dartboard to the rear and décor comprises many brewery mirrors of old, along with framed black and white prints of the area from yesteryear, lighting comes from fairly modern hanging fixtures, music was moderate and furniture was mixed height and traditional with some peripheral pews. There was a good atmosphere, provided by a mixed crowd of old-school locals and younger incomers, marred slightly by the barking basset hound.
The ale front amounted to one unused pump, then GK London Glory and Ruddles Best at £2.40 a half and drinkable, served by a friendly barmaid.
This is one of the better pubs in the area, worthy of inclusion on a crawl, but not worth a special visit in its own right; better ale would get the score up.

On 21^st April 2022 - rating: 4
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