The Rising Sun

For 150 years, The Rising Sun has occupied an imposing, four-story structure known around Tottenham Court for its Gothic architecture. With large pilasters framing second-story bay windows and a high parapet, the exterior certainly isn't traditional for a pub. However, the interior absolutely is, thanks to lots of dark wood and John Smith's and Scrumpy Jack on tap. Plus, old-fashioned benches are ideal for outdoor imbibing. Burgers, sandwiches, beer-battered cod and chips, Yorkshire pudding, and other pub favorites are available until late, as are such house specialties as mushroom, red pepper, and stilton casserole under a potato crust. TUBE: Tottenham Court Road