Rising Sun in Bath and North East Somerset

Popped in on a cold afternoon. 2 open fires were roaring away. This made it a warm welcome and very inviting. Felt instantly welcome in this pub

We’ve started going here regularly again on a Wednesday evening to eat and spend a few hours. The food is excellent, hearty and flavoursome. Tunde the manageress is warm, friendly and personable. Particularly when there are plenty of people there and the fire and wood stove burning, the atmosphere is great, cosy and intimate. This evening we dined from the Christmas special menu (I had the turkey), which I would say was faultless. Highly recommended!!

Booked a table for two this morning, running a few minutes late was no problem, the food and service were great - lovely, friendly, village pub atmosphere, nice and cosy too. Two more satisfied customers, well done team Riser 😀

Came in for a pint of Guiness - was handed two and some cake ends. Best Saturday night ever and the week before the food was perfection! Can’t fault this place one bit, staff atmosphere 10/10

Excellent Sunday lunch, excellent service

Great roast today, piping hot and good variety of veg.

Really lovely tasty Sunday lunch and great service, good atmosphere, rare beef good and all veg very tasty, did not have dessert as full up

Welcoming pub.good menu choices 😋

Popped in the last few weeks for the first time, and was so impressed. Our lovely waitress Amy made our whole trip, so kind and helpful, we were unsure as my partner and I are veggie/vegan but Amy was extremely helpful with recommendations and menu knowledge. Meal was delicious and the interior is lovely, very nice time!

Booked in for Sunday Lunch and was lucky enough to get a table next to the fire. Had one of the best Sunday lunches I have had in a while and even my fussy 6yr old managed to finish her roast beef lunch. Very tasty and cauli cheese to die for. Great service from the staff too, nice touch was offering to take my baby plate and cutlery and clean them for me, not something offered very often and we eat out every Sunday. Will be returning again soon, and can’t wait until it’s warm enough to eat in the garden!! Note: make sure you try the homemade deserts, sticky toffee pudding and the brownie tried this week, got my eye on the cheesecake next!

Excellent food, real cider & really great service. Really cozy country pub

Although the atmosphere was great and staff lovely, the food wasn’t very good. This was our first time and we were really looking forward to it as had heard good reviews. I didn’t fancy anything on the main menu but had seen some good specials on the website. But that night there were no specials!! I plumped for the pie which was accompanied by some chopped up dry cabbage and one slice of carrot! Very poor I’m afraid and shan’t go again. I also thought that the outside by the car park was very scruffy and unwelcoming.

Stunning Roast and beautiful atmosphere. Perfectly situated for walks with the family around the Chew Valley followed by some food & Drinks. Spacious sun trap back garden and parking at rear.

Lush pub with arguably the best beer garden

Came for a few beers off the back of pics and it’s an incredibly beautiful location for a beer garden, with the viaduct, river and church. Unfortunately the garden is a bit ‘rough’ and could be tidied up a bit as felt more like an old family members back garden.

Thanks to all the team at The Rising Sun for a wonderful Sunday lunch. Great ambience, superb food and really friendly, professional staff - will definitely visit again!

Really impressed with the food, would 100% go back

Had a family Sunday lunch, there were 7 in our group including 2 kids. First time we had eaten here, it is under new management. A superb Sunday lunch, best roast beef I have had on a lunch, it was melt in the mouth. We all enjoyed our lunch including the kids . Lovely friendly pub and will definitely return and use the stunning garden when the weather is better. Highly recommend

Always had great food here, very reasonably priced and beautiful beer garden next to the viaduct.

5/5 doesn't do it justice. Always wanted to go to this pub as my parents said the beer garden has a beautiful view of the viaduct, and so it did. We went and had a roast dinner, service was speedy and the staff were professional/welcoming. The roast was hands down the best roast we've ever had and we have one every Sunday at a different restaurant. The beef and pork I had was perfect, the beef literally melted in your mouth and the pork belly crackling was next level. If I could give this place and the staff 10/10 I would. We will be back

Check your bill before paying, mine was more than I could understand why, I emailed them to explain no reply so far. Food was ok

This pub is for sale and has gone seriously downhill The pork belly sandwiches used to be epic - doorstep with a good inch of succulent pork belly. Now they are thin slices of white bread with very little pork belly. More like an average bacon sarnie. At lunchtime there was one other person - there used to be a good atmosphere of background chatter.

A great country Pub. Service was welcoming and our lunch was very good. The garden is lovely for summer al fresco meals. Care must be taken with small children as there is a most tempting river at the bottom. Also delightful strolls can be taken up to the Pensford viaduct. My first visit and am so happy to have found soch a lovely spot to enjoy

Came to the rising sun after a dog walk in the area. We had cheesy chips and a pork belly and apple sauce sandwich. The sandwich was insane, beautiful soft bread and a good amount of pork belly! We sat in the garden and thoroughly enjoyed the view whilst eating our lunch, a lovely little pub we will definitely be back soon.

Amazing pub in an amazing location but you can tell it's poorly managed. There was no ice for drinks or no coke. The food took ages to come and noone provided cutlery with the food or told us where to collect it. The worst part is that the garden area was such a mess. Tables weren't being cleared, there was rubbish all on the floor, the bins in the garden area were over-flowing with loads of full black bin bags. It doesn't take much for staff just to focus on clearing tables, emptying the bins and making sure the litter is picked up. It was a real shame because the garden area is lovely with nice views, it should just be cleaned up and it would be a lot more pleasant!

You guys wouldn’t serve my little kid chips because you were apparently too busy, although we were sat down on a table… what do you expect me to think?

Great food at a good price. Fast service even though they were busy. Lovely bit of bangers and mash 👍

Went here because we fancied a short trip somewhere we'd not visited before, so we thought why not go for Sunday lunch while we're here. Good friendly staff and atmosphere, quick service. Nice view of the old viaduct and church in the pub garden. The roast had good quality beef but for £17.50 the overall plate was pretty bland, nothing interestingly seasoned or glazed or anything. In Bristol proper you can get incredible stuff for a quid or two less. Luckily the overall vibe of the place made up for it.

Amazing place. Beautiful location and wild scenery. Food was great and staff were very accommodating. A+++

Best pub garden in the wide area, can't be beaten. Great choice of ciders and ales. Fabulous Sunday roast.

Sorry to say l wouldn't recommend the place to my friend's.

First time visiting after reading great reviews in the press and sadly won’t be revisiting. Food was below average, fish was overcooked and very greasy. The fish was placed on top of the fries and the grease went on to the chips. Not enough peas. One of us had a burger which was described as ‘standard’. We sat in the garden with a view of the aqueduct which was nice but the garden was tatty and dirty and needed a clean up, loads of cigarette butts lying around everywhere and garden furniture tired and broken. Very disappointing.

We 9had a very nice lunch at the rising sun,we just had sandwiches but they were delicious,served with chips and home made coleslaw.Everything to my knowledge is made fresh in house,lovely sticky toffee pud which we cheekily had with fresh cream instead of ice cream. The lady serving was very accommodating and pleasant.

The most beautiful pub you've ever been to. Staff are friendly! Would go back again 100%

What a beautiful little pub and an incredible garden

Oh my!, what a wonderful pub. Staff lovely, helpful & nothing was too much trouble. And the food? Wow, wow, wow 👌 HUGE portions & incredible flavours in every bit. Lovely old pub, lovely atmosphere, and just.... yeah, lovely 😉😄

The food unfortunately was a let down considering the price. I had the Asian veggie burger with a side of fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw was almost non existent and the burger came with cheese which wasn't listed in the menu. The roll was cheap and plastic tasting. Fries were tasty. Husband had fish and chips with mushy peas. Again peas barely there. Not worth £16. On a brighter note, lovely scenic setting with ample garden space.

This was a really bad pub food experience. The pub decor and furniture was shabby and worn out. The service was poor and both starter and main took a very long time to arrive. Food was very bland and tasteless. We had fish cake, vegetable wellington and nut roast all of which were well below average. Very disappointed and would never go again.

Lovely bar lady/girl who smiled as soon as I walked in today :) such a beautiful scenery looking out at the viaduct and the river

Have to book but wow definitely worth it The beef roast dinner was so delicious definitely going back thanks to all the staff who work very hard including the chefs absolutely amazing.

Very nice classic pub with locally sourced food that was 10/10 if a tad on the pricey side for what is still a pub. Top service as well. Would highly recommend.

Overall, a decent experience at The Rising Sun. The food and drinks were tasty and served promptly. However, the staff's demeanor could have been friendlier. Worth a visit for the quick service and quality fare, but hoping for a warmer welcome next time.

Interesting place with it's own atmosphere. Parking a real issue. All in all okay experience. 👍

The best fish and chips I’ve ever had by far

What a find this place is! First time I've been here & I'm coming back tomorrow. The lady behind the bar was lovely. Friendly, helpful, informative & couldn't do enough for you. The food... bloody lovely. Good vegan choice & they will try to adapt their menu to accommodate you. My only regret... they're not at the end of my road!

Excellent service for a large group in to watch the rugby. Most of the food was excellent and in the one case that it wasn’t the staff went above and beyond to make it right. Lovely beer garden at the back under the viaduct.

Outstanding service from a lovely Couple running the pub! Me and my friend Tom went for a steak meal and came back later due to such great service and atmosphere in the pub Lovely area with great friendly people We had a huge steak to begin with also which was delicious and cooked perfectly

Had a great Sunday lunch here. Very well priced and excellent service. And dogs very welcome!

Didn't try the food so I've left that at 3* only because I don't know how good it is, the middle-aged blonde woman at the bar was extremely rude, my girlfriend and I ended up just leaving rather dealing with her. Lovely bar, great scenery in the area also. One horrible staff member ruined the experience entirely.

Delicious food, especially the plaice with samphire! Great atmosphere, too 😊

Oh where do I start. Firstly, amazing country pub in a nice setting near the viaduct. Staff were really friendly, attentative and welcoming. It gets better. I went for the pork belly, it was nice and tender and the pork crackling was crunchy, had a decent portion of pork belly. Roast potatoes lacked a bit of taste and were a bit bland. The gravy was nice and thick which I absolutely love. Red cabbage, carrot and parsnips were on point. Special mention goes to the Cauliflower/broccoli and leek cheese dish. My goodness that was so tasty.

A very cosy, welcoming pub, generous portion sizes too. Bit pricey but that's what you get in the country side, pint prices aren't too bad though.

Perfect roast after a long muddy walk. Staff were super friendly and service was quick

The second time I’ve been to this little gem of a pub. The first time I’ve had their Sunday roast. 10/10. The locally sourced roast belly of pork, was some of the best I have had. Cooked to perfection, with perfect crunchy crackling. All the vegetables were cooked very well. Crunchy roasts potatoes, and delicious home made gravy. I would usually opt for a side of cauliflower cheese, but decided on the beef dripping roasted onions with blue cheese. That was a revelation! My partner had the same, and we both agreed the whole meal was excellent. Can’t wait to go back

Absolutely awesome food, especially after a longish hike. Definitely recommend it!

The best Sunday lunch in the UK.

Six members of a Walks Group visited this lovely and traditional Pub after a walk in the area. Sign outside said ‘Dogs and Muddy boots are welcome.’ We had the muddy boots but no dogs so this was a good start. Pub was extremely busy but the very efficient and welcoming Landlady led us to a room upstairs. Drinks and meals were ordered and very quickly served in a friendly manner. Food was top notch, the soups, sandwiches and main meals consumed were very good quality and reasonably priced. The next organised walk in this neck of the woods will include a visit to this first class Pub.

Great roast, great location, nice staff. The only issue is I've been twice and they've forgot the sides both times

Came here for a meal with a large group and couldn’t of had a better time. Amazing food, great service, would recommend to anyone!

Beautiful place served by beautiful kind hearted people, the food was amazing would recommend to anyone I know. Thank you for such a lovely time

AmaIng food, wholesome family vibes 🤍 thank you

Lovely place, with a great garden and beautiful view of the viaduct. It was drizzling when we visited, but overall it was still very enjoyable and cosy under the tent.

Do not wear your best gear...but ya wellies and shooting jacket lol This is just a beautiful typical country pub. We were visitors to this place for dinner. We absolutely loved it!!!! From the atmosphere to the stunning homemade food to the staff. Especially Sonia 🌟 Cannot fault it !!!

Beautiful food, friendly and efficient service helpful smiling staff. Would go again

Everything you want in a village pub & more. Whilst out for a walk we popped in for a drink & we’re really glad we did. They were so friendly & the menu sounded so good we booked for dinner. Some of the friendliest & best service we’ve had the pleasure of anywhere & the food was excellent. Pie night is a real winner, exceptional food & wonderful service. Amazing value too.

Everything you want in a village pub & more. Whilst out for a walk we popped in for a drink. They were so friendly & the menu sounded so good we booked for dinner. Some of the friendliest & best service we’ve had the pleasure of anywhere & the food was excellent. Pie night is a real winner, exceptional food & wonderful service.

Excellent food with great service in an idyllic setting, lunch at the Rising Sun is always a wonderful experience - two of us ordered a chapati each, one cod and one chicken, both sublime so we shared :)

Lovely visit here with the family and two dogs. Warm friendly welcome with water for the dogs. I had the chicken in white sauce which was delicious, our 3 year old had sausage, chips and peas which he loved. Great family friendly pub and nearby dog walks in beautiful setting.

Excellent food and service. Best fish and chips Iv had in years!! Thank you

Lovely pub in a beautiful village with lovely views. The staff were everso friendly and our meal was Delicious.

Good food ,scenic beer garden ,friendly staff

Very good service and excellent food 👌

Although we were early. The wait for food was considerably long. We won't be returning.

Lovely Sunday Roast in an beautiful location! Car park fills up quickly but managed to find street parking

this is a fantastic place with a lovely garden right next to the river.

What a lovely pub, the garden was beautiful and the food was absolutely amazing. Lovely friendly service too, highly recommend.

Lovely little pub in an idyllic location. Perfect stop after a walk below the viaduct and beyond, particularly coming out of the rain. Very impressed with the food - we had the small plates and they turned out to be a delicious selection. Owner and staff very friendly too, will be going back.

A local pub went here for Sunday lunch we all had the beef with all the trimmings it was superb the meal was piping hot the beef melted in your mouth the vegetables were flavoursome and not overcooked excellent friendly service the pub has a nice garden at the rear definitely will return in the future.

What a fabulous little pub, excellent food, warm friendly and welcoming, owners and staff were absolutely lovely people, will definitely revisit.

Food was AVERAGE. Nothing is seasoned. Everything was oily. Not cheap either. Lush garden, go for drinks and a walk but have a roast in the city first.

Amazing Sunday roast, great walk alongside the pub and great atmosphere

A proper pub. Great St Austell beers, good craich, great local banter and a brilliant beer garden with a fantastic view. We had some of the smaller plates for dinner (think Tapas style portions) and they were all great. Especially the faggots with such a rich gravy, and the buffalo wings. We loved it and will come back again when next in the area.

Only stopped for a quick drink, but service was good and welcoming. Sat outside and enjoyed the view of the viaduct and the sound of the wier. Will definitely return to sample the food which looked really good.

Sunday roast was absolutely spot on for me, flavours, portion size and price, worth every penny, we had the dripping onions and cauliflower cheese sides with it .... Incredible!!

I love the choice of small plates. Very good for a lunch

Been past this pub 00 of times never noticed it. Great Riverside beer garden parking just afternpub down narrow lane GREAT staff good food nice atmosphere

Everything was pretty spot on except the parsnips need a bit of a jazz up, maybe honey and sesame seeds Had to wait a while to pay after requesting the bill a d had to be re-seated from and empty upstairs with a wobbly camping table- probs best to chuck that table in the bin

Nice pint , lovely garden by the viaduct.

Sadly we didn’t have a great experience here after the raving reviews. We went to pensford today on a walk for my husbands birthday and decided to finish here. When we arrived sadly they weren’t serving food anymore. We still bought drinks for 12 of us. We went outside to enjoy the beer garden and one of our friends got out a cake she had made for my husband. We had been asked not to eat it but we got it out just to show him before hoping to consume elsewhere. Naively we thought they might allow us considering it was a birthday cake and they weren’t serving any food. One of the staff members then came outside telling us not only were we not allowed to eat it, it had to be off the premises otherwise she would have confiscated it. HA! We asked if they would allow it in the bag and with a bit of sarcasm and persuasion they allowed us to sit there with it in the boiling sun. She was incredibly rude and totally unreasonable - especially in the presence of children. Others in the garden were watching and we felt uncomfortable. We understand a rule is a rule but the way we were treated felt very unwelcoming. On a side note, We have never been told we can’t eat birthday cake in a place that doesn’t serve cake. We were made to feel so uncomfortable that we decided to leave and as we were leaving one of our group took some glasses inside and overheard the landlady saying ‘good riddance’ some birthday! 😔

Wow what an absolute gem. Immediately welcoming, nothing too much trouble, attentive and friendly. Delicious food- reasonable price. Busy Friday night but made sure there was a table for us despite not booking. Definitely worth a visit. The view of the viaduct is pretty special too. Would definitely return. The small plates were a great selection - perfectly cooked fish, crab and clearly home cooked and fresh ingredients. We had tempura soft shell crab, crispy squid, chicken katsu and spicy cod chapati. Perfect for a relaxed Friday.

Nice, atmospheric pub. Delicious food and very friendly staff. Plus a beautiful beer garden. I recommend

Typical country pub with excellent Sunday lunch and garden fronting a stream. Parking restricted on busy days. Cider on tap

Beautiful setting and lovely food. The staff were so friendly too!

We went as a family for drinks and food. Drinks were fine food was of a good quality but very poor choice only 3 mains to choose from which didn’t give us much to go for. The best part was our lovely waitress Sonia who was a breath of fresh air! I would go again but not for food as don’t want to eat fried food all the time

Lovely spot, great beer garden and nice selection of drinks

Beautiful beer garden 😍 Although we didn't eat from what we saw food looked very good 😋 Service was warm and friendly 🤩

Ownership has changed since my last visit. There is a lovely garden at the back and a stream making the venue ideal for hot evenings. We had 1.5 pints of cider for just over £6. We had two amuse bouche dishes for £10. The manager, Lisa, is friendly but has to be economical with her time chatting to us when the bar is busy. We decided to visit more frequently

The roast beef was one of the best we’d ever tried. And the cauli cheese is fabulous! The service is wonderful and attentive. A great spot for a pint and some food in the lovely beer garden.

Such a beautiful pub, always a pleasure to visit.

Great pints, and the landlady is an absolute gem