Pub in London EC1
Rising Sun
38 Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQClosest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 646 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Rising Sun
Samuel Smith's pub serving only its own beers in a space decorated in a timeless style.
Grave-diggers used to meet here in the upper room to discuss sale of cadavers to doctors at nearby Barts. The building was for a few years used as offices until purchased by Sam Smiths. It was previously a Courage house. Has a dartboard which is rare in these parts.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Games: Darts
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Samuel Smith
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7726 6671
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 646 ratings
5 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, May 2024
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…
3 out of 5Neil Deavilleon Google, July 2024
Beer was good. Their stout is better than Guinness, but on a Saturday evening we were the only two customers
1 out of 5CSSon Google, March 2024
Shockingly bad pub since the new team took over. Toilets all blocked in Gents and they ran out of wine glasses last night and had no lager for over an hour (not sure why they couldn’t change a barrel) Sam Smith has no idea what he is doing and the place is a shambles. Shame, it used to be great.
5 out of 5Aluzionzon Google, June 2024
I've had a blast here on a quiet Sunday! Bar staff are really nice to talk to as someone from out of town. Beer's good, Cider's good and a proper old pub aesthetic. It is quiet on Sunday but I like that kind of thing. I'll come here during a week day when I'm next down and will update the review!
4 out of 5Rupinder Matharuon Google, November 2021
This is a nice Sam Smith's pub that's worth a visit in this area. It's off the beaten track for tourists and whenever I've been there it's been pretty quiet, sometimes the bar staff had disappeared for a bit and it was just me and my bud on the whole main floor. I do like it's not busy. There are some really good pubs in this area and for a crawl this should be on the list I think. It's right next to St Bartholomew's hospital and there's a lot of high end places to eat near by like St John. I like Sam Smith's brews so I really liked hanging out here and letting time pass. I think the bar…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.