Question 1

What food do you serve at Sir Sydney Smith?

Accepted Answer

We serve scrumptious burgers and huge stone-baked pizzas, along with a selection of drinks to enjoy in the pub. It’s a straightforward, satisfying menu that suits a relaxed pub visit.

Question 2

What drinks can I expect behind the bar?

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Well it's a pub, so quite a lot! You’ll find real ale, continental lagers and fine wine.  Our draught beer selection can change, so there’s usually something new to try.  Oh and cocktails. We serve cocktails!For a full list just look at the Menus page.

Question 3

Can I see what draught ales are available right now?

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Yes, our current draught ales are shown on the Live Beer Board.

Question 4

Do you really sell the best pizzas in London?

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Well modesty prevents us from boasting too much and perhaps "in London" could be stretching credibility a little, but yes, Costin our chef makes damn fine pizzas at an excellent price and we reckon they're better by far than anything in the area. Say "Hi" to him through the hatch to our open kitchen just as he's hand making 8 different pizzas simultaneously and he'll give you a friendly wave. Or something.

Question 5

But I really want a burger...

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Well you're in luck. If there is one thing Costin is as proud of as his hand made pizzas, it's his spectacularly good burgers. Try his Sydney Bomb Burger and wonder where it's been all your life, or the Double Bubble Burger and wonder when you're full if you can ask for a box to take the rest home (you can!)

Question 6

Do you sell gluten free food?

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Sadly no. We hand make a lot of pizzas in a very small kitchen and once the chef gets his dough twirling there's flour everywhere!  And that means gluten everywhere. Apologies.

Question 7

Can I choose or control the music in the pub?

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Yes you can! We use the Secret DJ app to control what’s playing in the pub. It helps keep the music fresh and adds to the pub experience.  Plus you can play tunes too!

Question 8

Do you have a dartboard?

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Yes we do! We have darts to throw at it too. We also have lots of darts teams playing lots of matches so if you want to "throw an arrow" or two, your best opportunity to get access to the board will be during the day. If you've never played before, give us a warning so we can move other customers further away.

Question 9

Do you have a pool table?

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No. Stick to darts.

Question 10

Do you show football on the telly?

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We don't. We're more into conversation and background music. If you're into your sports, visit our other pub the Brown Bear just down the road where they also sell mighty fine Thai food.

Question 11

Do you have live music at the pub?

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Occasionally we do.  It will be advertised here and on our Facebook page when it happens so keep in touch!

Question 12

Where is Sir Sydney Smith located?

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We’re at 22 Dock Street, London, E1. If you’re not sure where that is, our location page includes a map.  Click or tap here to go there now.

Question 13

What kind of pub is Sir Sydney Smith?

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We’re a lovely little London pub serving real ale, continental lagers, fine wine, burgers and huge stone-baked pizzas. We’re a relaxed local spot with a classic pub feel.

Question 14

Why is the pub called Sir Sydney Smith?

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The pub is named after Admiral Sir William Sydney Smith. To find out more about him and the pub’s history click or tap here.

Question 15

How old is your pub?

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Old. The first landlord recorded at Sir Sydney Smith was Mr Henry Mogge, a victualler, in 1816 although we've found mention of the pub in a newspaper dated 1809. So we've been selling beers from this pub for over 200 years. You'd have thought we'd have got the hang of it by now.

Question 16

Are you wheelchair friendly?

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We're very friendly towards wheelchairs. And also quite friendly to the person using it too. We have a little step at the front door which is easy to surmount and although we are a small pub, don't worry we'll find space for you inside. We also have a separate toilet large enough to accommodate wheelchairs so there are no excuses, come on in!

Question 17

Are you near Wilton's Music Hall?

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Yes we are. Wilton's is just a short walk away around a couple of corners. We get quite a few people coming in for drinks prior to a show at Wilton's and we often get asked for directions too as it's hard to find!

Question 18

Are you near Wombat's Hostel?

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Yes! It's almost directly opposite on the other side of the road and down a bit.  Plus, whisper it softly, if you show your Wombat's room key at our bar, you might get a 15% discount off one of our pizzas.😉

Question 19

Are you near the Tower of London?

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Don't you people have a map? Just kidding. Yes we're about a ten minute brisk walk from the Tower although you'd better follow your Maps App as there are a couple of tricky junctions to negotiate on the way. But it's worth the walk. We're also just around the corner from the Jack the Ripper Museum.

Question 20

Do you allow dogs?

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We love dogs. Big dogs, small dogs, furry dogs and fluffy dogs. We're not too keen on loud dogs but quiet, well behaved ones will get a bowl of water and a pat on on the head. The owners too if that's what you really want but we'd prefer you to buy a pint

Question 21

Do you allow Shetland ponies?

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No. We're not making that mistake again.

Question 22

Are you near an Underground station?

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Well to be honest, most of central London is near an Underground station. It's a pretty extensive system. Our nearest tube stations are Tower Hill and Aldgate East. On the DLR, Tower Gateway station is just a hop, skip and a jump away.

Question 23

Do you have a function room?

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Sadly, no. We're only a little pub although it is split into two sections and we regularly have bookings for up to 30 people in the back area where the whole section can be reserved.

Question 24

Do you have outside seating?

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Well we have two little tables on the pavement outside for the smokers but we'd struggle to call it a beer garden.

Question 25

Wait, don't go I have more questions!

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We're sure you do but we pay by the inch for this website so we're cutting it off here. Please don't hesitate to phone, email or WhatsApp us if you'd like to know anything else. See you here soon.

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