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The European Pub
557-559 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7EQ, UK
206 mins/day
Sun Report · August 2026
How Sunny Is London Through the Year
A data-driven analysis of sun exposure across 1000 London pubs for every day of the year, using geometric 3D raytracing.
Pubs Analysed
1000
Sunniest Day
398 mins
26 June
Days Simulated
366
Our Methodology
Unlike weather apps that predict cloud cover, our data measures geometric sun exposure — the maximum possible sunlight each pub's outdoor area can receive on a clear day. We use 3D raytracing to simulate the sun's path across the sky.
For each pub, we simulate 168 five-minute time slots (9am to 11pm) across all 366 days of the year.
Our data shows the theoretical maximum sun each pub can get based on its geometry and surroundings — not actual weather conditions. We measure sunshine minutes: the number of minutes per day where at least 50% of the outdoor area receives direct sunlight, assuming clear skies.
Sun Exposure Through the Year
Average sunshine minutes per day across all 1000 pubs for each day of the year.
Monthly Breakdown
Average sunshine minutes per day by month.
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Top Pubs by Month
The 5 pubs with the most sunshine minutes per day each month.
2
The Earl of Essex
25 Danbury St, London N1 8LE, UK
174 mins/day
3
Earl Of Camden
55 Parkway, London NW1 7PN, UK
120 mins/day
4
Greencoat Boy
2 Greencoat Pl, London SW1P 1PJ, UK
12 mins/day
5
The Curtains Up
28A Comeragh Rd, London W14 9HR, UK
0 mins/day
Top 20 Pubs of the Year
Pubs ranked by average daily sunshine minutes across all 366 days.
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The European Pub
557-559 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7EQ, UK
446 mins/dayBest: June (625 mins)
2
The Curtains Up
28A Comeragh Rd, London W14 9HR, UK
387 mins/dayBest: August (530 mins)
3
Earl Of Camden
55 Parkway, London NW1 7PN, UK
308 mins/dayBest: June (440 mins)
4
The Earl of Essex
25 Danbury St, London N1 8LE, UK
287 mins/dayBest: August (369 mins)
5
White Lion
125-127 Stroud Green Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3PX, UK
118 mins/dayBest: June (270 mins)
6
Greencoat Boy
2 Greencoat Pl, London SW1P 1PJ, UK
79 mins/dayBest: June (152 mins)
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About This Report
This report analyses sun exposure data from 1000 London pubs, calculated using geometric 3D raytracing that accounts for building shadows, terrain, and the sun's position throughout the day across all 366 days of the year.
Data generated on 14 August 2026. Report refreshed daily.