Pub in London W1
Rising Sun
46 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 2EDClosest station: Goodge Street, about 3 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,396 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Rising Sun
Imposing Victorian corner pub with dark wood and high ceilings, serving real ales and British food.
A fancy exterior remains, in the Elaborate Art Nouveau Gothic style, but the pub was victim of one of the worst excesses of brewery greed in the 1980s when its grade II listed high ceilinged interior was destroyed to create “Presleys”. The resulting litigation led to the forced restoration of many original features in 1993 and, following reversion to the original name, the current decor is much more welcoming. The rear is carpeted and mirrored and doubles as a dining area while the outside remains as distinctive as ever.
Licensed in 1730 as the Sun and rebuilt in 1897 by Treadwell & Martin. The rising sun is a natural name for a pub with its associations with good weather and good fortune, but it also forms a large part of the coat of arms of the Distillers' Company which makes it even more popular as a pub name.
Karl Marx is reputed to have used this pub in the 1850s when 18 pubs existed along the length of the Tottenham Court Road.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7636 6530
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,396 ratings
5 out of 5Richie Richon Google, July 2024
What a lovely pub. We stopped of (and always do) on the way home from the west end, A lovely pint of Estrella or too make for a perfect pit stop.Staff are attentive without being pushy, Can't say what the food is like but it did look good from what I could see.
4 out of 5Chantelle Harveyon Google, August 2024
Lovely little pub, it was quiet when we were there. We had two drinks sat in some comfy chairs and watched a bit of the Olympics before heading off to the theatre.
5 out of 5UK PUB “Traveler”on Google, November 2023
Visiting a lively local pub in London was a delight. The IPA beer had a robust flavor, and the beef stew pie was a savory marvel. The vibrant atmosphere of the UK pub, filled with chatter and laughter, added to the experience. I would enthusiastically rate it a perfect 5 out of 5. It encapsulated the essence of British pub culture—great brews, hearty food, and a convivial ambiance.
4 out of 5Christopher Harringtonon Google, January 2024
Friendly staff. Only one on and chasing her tail. Food!, pub grub. Great pies. Could do with a refresh. Would use again. Toilets are upstairs.
5 out of 5Chris Aon Google, July 2024
Went for a work night out which started here. Good place to grab a few beers after work. Doesn't seem to get as crowded as other places. Staff are friendly and the food was decent
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.