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This almost-riverside pub has one of the grandest entrances of any London drinking den. An old munitions building, the brick warehouse is fronted by two girthsome pillars, each supporting a pyramid of cannonballs, and a magnificent sundial, hence the pub name. Arsenal football club was founded just yards away, as a somewhat understated sculpture attests.
The pub is grand on the inside, too. A large drinking area with leather sofas stretches out to the left, while a series of more intimate spaces and dining room can be found to the right. The bar stands proudly at centre, bathed in light from a modern glass ceiling.
This is a Young's pub, and the usual selection of ales from that brewery are present and correct, along with the ever-excellent menu.
The pub has the good fortune to be about a 10 second walk away from the Elizabeth line station, ensuring plenty of footfall. Happily, it's large enough to absorb the custom, especially during warm weather when the front beer yard accommodates hundreds of happy drinkers and diners.
Images below are from 2015 and may not represent the current look of the place. We leave them in for the sake of posterity.
