the Rising sun in Hinckley and Bosworth

First time in just for a beer. Good beer and excellent service also good atmosphere. Cannot comment on the food never had any.

Firstly update your website and sign that says you serve food when you don’t. Secondly Having pointed out that my pint of Stella was not very nice I received no response what so ever, not even a sorry. Don’t think I will call hear again, appear to only care about the locals. Obviously don’t welcome new trade.

Good choice of beers sbd ciders. Warm welcome and attentive staff. Very busy and popular local pub.

Excellant beers, and srveral to choose from. Alas a week late for beer festival. No food at moment (sept 2024). But the beer and the service good.

Lovely traditional village pub friendly good ale

Nestled in the charming village of Shackerstone, The Rising Sun is a delightful find that offers a quintessential English pub experience with a touch of warmth and character. From the moment you step through the door, the cozy ambiance and friendly atmosphere make you feel right at home. The pub itself is a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, with exposed wooden beams, rustic decor, and comfortable seating. It's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time while enjoying good conversation and a few pints of local ale. The staff at The Rising Sun deserve special mention. Their genuine warmth and attentiveness add to the overall experience, ensuring that every visit feels special. Whether you're a local or just passing through, you'll be treated like an old friend. The Rising Sun also boasts a lovely outdoor seating area, perfect for those sunny days when you want to enjoy your meal or drink in the fresh air. The views of the surrounding countryside are simply stunning, adding to the pub's appeal as a destination for both relaxation and indulgence. we were informed that the kitchen hasn't been open for 12-18 moths, but they have pop up food nights. the next being the 23rd August 2024.

My husband and i called into this really lovely old pub and restaurant just for a couple of Ales and wines and have to say it was a true gem...The village was lovely as were the staff and atmosphere we will return again soon..🍷🍷❤

Went to have a meal but there was no chef. The building its self was in a nice village setting and very chill atmosphere. I’ll definitely go back when passing through.

Popped in after hard day at work had a quiet drink in the garden in the sun had a walk along the canal very nice weekday afternoon

A beautiful place to sit out front on a summers evening. Good ,somewhat chewy, beer. Could you look at your dishwasher. Your glasses aren’t cleaned properly. I didn’t notice until I was half way down my Guinness. My compatriots, also had dirty glasses.

Well kept beers in a traditional setting; when they have a pop-up kitchen on the food is always great; worth checking food is on or follow their social media for news. The Bass is always first class, a great pint!

Not sure what’s happening with this place. Certainly the reviews here don’t backup my experience. We arrived at 6pm on a Friday for an evening meal having seen the many signs along the Ashby Canal advertising this place and also based on their website and indeed the glowing reviews here on Google. The barman told us they were not doing food anymore as they hadn’t had a chef for weeks. Odd considering their reviews. 🤔 We had one drink and left. In fairness the beer was well kept and very good, but we were starving and wanted to eat. Don’t rely on their website, on closer examination it hasn’t been updated for years - it’s still using the old http format. They haven’t updated their Google entry either. My advice would be to phone them first before visiting as customer communication on the web is not their strong point.

Great place, great atmosphere 👍

Fab cou try pub in a lovely village setting with canal walks. The pub is dog friendly and one of my favourite places to eat

Lovely Sunday lunch the food was excellent.We had a Turkey dinner beautifully presented and the best ever Apple and blackberry crumble. Lovely pub in a lovely village. Nice friendly atmosphere nothing too much trouble. Amazing thanks Ben Jamie and staff.

How a countryside local should be. Clean friendly and highly recommended

Out standing food and communication throughout .THANKYOU for making my Dads 80thbirtday meal a special one

Disappointing second visit. The first visit was great. There was an assortment of vegetables. The second time, I ordered the exact meal but it was different. There wasn’t the vegetables like previous visit. Cutbacks but prices the same. I’m not likely to return.

Great value. Lovely staff very friendly pub

There's 10 of on a long bank holiday weekend on 5 narrow boats. I called the rising sun at quite short notice considering it's Easter and they luckily could accommodate us. The food was really nice. I had the garlic and coriander prawns to start they were spot on. Others had the mushroom bruchete and my partner had the chorizo. everyone was happy. I had the lamb main (perfectly pink) with a beautiful selection of vegetables and a gert big Yorkie. My mate had the belly pork with perfect crackling (I was a bit jealous of her crackling. So I'll be back). All finished off with some yummy puddings. A really great Easter Sunday

Walked along the canal for Sunday lunch at the Rising Sun at Shackerstone. Catering is now done by "Ben's Kitchen", presumably leaving the pub owners to focus on the pub. Enjoyed our beer and really enjoyed the roast lamb. Lots of different vegetables and potatoes to go with the roast lamb and Yorkshire pudding. Great starters and puds too (for those that still had room). Good service, including the resident "little helper". Overall one of the best Sunday pub lunches we've had for quite a while.

Great friendly pub really enjoyed a pint here friendly staff shame no food now but really worth a visit

Restaurant not opened as yet, but a fish and chip van parks outside on Tuesday night, also the outdoor oven is on, Thursday and starting next week he will be there Thursday Friday and Sat, food delicious

Walked here along the canal for lunch but they didn't do food on Saturday!!! Just had a beer.

Advertise food but don't do it at lunch time when we were there.

Went for a quick drink wasn't disappointed very friendly staff and nice pub.

Today you need to be on top of your game to survive in business. Why have signs saying serving food all day if you don't. If it had been my business embarrassment would have made me at least offer to make a sandwich as there was only ONE other customer. Good luck for the future.

Worth the drive for the pub and environment

Outstanding pub. Lovely staff and Fantastic all round. Definitely recommend.

No food! Touring on the canal and we were starving after a long hot day, the canal guide has this pub serving food, the website says it serves food, albeit pizzas and the signs on the bridges over the canal advertises it as having food. So after ordering the drinks I asked for a menu to be told bluntly ‘We don’t do food’ So if you want a rather ordinary pint of beer go to the Rising Sun, if you want food look elsewhere and hopefully they will amend the website and take the signs of the bridges!

Only stopped for a drink, wasn't serving any food. Really good pint of Bass 👌👍

The pub as a pub is perfectly satisfactory. Unfortunately what with the price of gas the pub no longer does food. It does host the "pop up" restaurant thing and allows a local fish and chip van to park outside. Also allows a kebab and pizza man to use their pizza oven facilities in garden area. Might be a good wheeze to look at their website for dates of above.

Very nice country pub. Good beers and function room.

2 Stars because the cider and beer were ok,no food despite advertising on the canal and their website, service was we will talk to you if I have time talking to my colleague, atmosphere forget it. The whole place was dirty and the children's playground removed.

Just popped in for coffee. Bar staff were lovely.

Great for a pint. Pool table as well

Only fish and chips on Tuesdays as far as I know. Friendly staff and clientele May day bank holiday

Just popped in for half an hour, and it had a great feel to it. Lots of locals all chatting, and everyone was friendly.

Outstanding village pub with great ale and always showing the top Sky / BT sport games

Nice country pub good selection of beers ideal for a summer drink great location, didn't use the restaurant but it's got all you want from a country pub we came here 40 years ago when courting my wife dont miss out give it a try we love the place

Proper Sunday lunch pub, friendly locals, nice beer good food and bar snacks, love it xx

Excellent pub. Excellent pint of Bass. Great location. Friendly efficient bar staff.

Super pub good beer not bad food either

Nice quaint pub excellent food limited choice but great service

Better have good teeth if you have a Sunday roast. Nice stuffing and Yorkie. Meat like old boot leather, roasties tasted frozen

Overpriced for very average food. Meal served in a plastic coated box and polystyrene tubs instead of plate. Bit run down.

After a day around the local villages I called into The Rising Sun at Shackerstone for a pint and what a decision it was ! A friendly atmosphere and a lovely pint of bitter in a perfect country setting ! The food is freshly prepared and the staff helpful and courteous, good value and very tasty, definitely recommend for either a lunch or an evening out.

excellent beer, but disappointed with the cheap plastic basket meals. food should be on a a plate. only my opinion.

I understand that the chef was incapacitated so only pizzas were being sold. We were a group of four. Whilst the pizza base was lovely, the pizzas served up bore no resemblance to the website photos. Really light on cheese and undercooked. The prices were wrong too. For example the vegetarian pizza advertised for £9 actually cost me and extra £6 . The blackboard in the bar stated that price was £8 plus £1 for extra toppings I.e mushroom, tomato, jalapeños , onion etc. My pizza was missing the jalapeños and all the extra toppings were light on quantity . I couldn’t complain as the bar was really busy and we would have just been kept waiting for new pizzas to be cooked. I guess customers should just be aware that this wasn’t the best pizza in town. The pub however is lovely and the Morris men provided their usual entertaining performance.

Friendly place and very nice place to have a drink.

Glass of wine and lager shandy £9 , bought on Saturday after group walk .

I went here with my family for Sunday lunch. The food was amazing all our food was brought out together. All plates were cleared. Can't wait to eat there again.

A well kept pint of Bass and a decent pizza. Would have been a 5 if there was a choice of a real ale from one of the smaller breweries.

Don't miss the excellent food here! Great service beer and food lovely warm welcome too! Loved the dinner!

Stopped here for a drinky after a trip from Shenton on the steam train. Shame we'd got a picnic as the pub was doing pizzas. The pub was warm, cozy and they were happy for us to bring our dog in.

Just had a quick drink here. It was ok

Friendly local pub, with good home cooked food & selection of real ales (including bass when in stock). Always made welcome, including dogs in parts of pub, staff friendly, as a result we return quite frequently. Good effort rising sun!

Came here for Sunday lunch whilst on our canal boat holiday. Food was delicious and the restaurant area was well spaced out and pleasant to eat in. Ignore the amount of veg on my plate, my partner doesn't like it so I get his portion!

Visited this Pub on a number of occasions now . Really nice friendly atmosphere, top landlord and bar staff. The food is excellent ( going to try the Pizzas next time i visit). On one occasion i arrived at the pub on a Monday afternoon around 2pm only to find the pub didn't open till 4 ( Monday opening time ) but the Landlord opened up and Served my friend and I a much welcome.... beer. Sat outside under the covered seating area with the heaters on.....Happy Days! . would recommend a visit to anyone looking for good pub grub and a nice selection of beers and wines.

Visited this pub with my wife, she stayed sitting outside and I ventured into the bar to order drinks. I was met with a steal faced barmaid that looked like she had last smiled in 1982! She had no manners, Was not welcoming! I made the mistake of asking for a bottled Koppenberg, she rudely pointed at the 5 or 6 beers and ciders on tap and said that’s all We Have got! When I said that this was one of the poorest selections of drinks she just tutted and said what do you expect! We Are a local pub! The whole experience was completely unacceptable! Some of the poorest service I can ever remember! With regards to food I remember taking my mum and my wife here 3 years ago for Sunday Lunch! We sat down for around 15mins no one Acknowledged us, no one took drinks orders and there were no menus on the tables. In the end we walked out as the place just looked like no one cared!!! Maybe this pub should just be left for the locals!! Such a shame in this day and age that owners are allowed to let country pubs run like this!!!!!

Really looking forward to a meal at the rising sun called in at lunchtime to look at the menu as it was pizza night informed that food was served at 5pm till 8pm. Arrived at 5.45 and ordered a pizza and drinks at 5.55 the beer was very good and the wine was adequate asked for a blush and the only option was a white Zinfandel. After another round of drinks and enquired about the pizza that eventually arrived at 7.23 only 1 hour and 28 minutes later and presented with a under cooked below average pepperoni pizza that I wish I had taken a photo of very disappointed with the food and service would not recommend

Went for lunch, had a basket meal, perfect and very reasonable. Highly recommend this pub, first visit, certainly return.

We arrived and ordered at 6:40 and did not receive our food until 8pm. We had tried to book a table inside but were told it was fully booked inside although it was practically empty the whole 2 hours we were there (although there were people outside) The waitress was rude. She singled us out as young couples to make us pay as soon as we had ordered. I can understand concern that people may leave without paying when sat outside but they did not do this to any of the surrounding tables. The burgers were wet, the lasagne was dry and crispy, the nachos had practically no toppings. All had clearly been sat under a heat lamp for a long time. We had to ask multiple times where our food was and told twice that we were next in the queue before another waiter finally told us that there was a wait and apologised. Would not recommend. I can guarantee that the meals we received were not worth the wait we had or the price we paid.

Visited the Rising Sun at Shackerstone throughout September and October 2020. We were made most welcome by the Landlord and his staff! The ale and wine are exemplary and the ambience is remarkable! There is plenty of seating outside if required and the food available is simply delicious! I would recommend this Pub to anyone who likes a really good Village Pub!

We visited today for drinks outside following the reopening yesterday. Absolutely brilliant table service outside. Warm, hospitable and friendly. Great ales. Will certainly return.

The food is very delicious and staffs are very helpful and friendly nice comfortable place and nice atmosphere

Called in for lunch today, having not visited this pub for a number of years.Lunch is now served in the bar area, so you eat listening to cross bar conversations - today on the subject of rat catching!There is a reasonable choice on the menu, however, having been made to feel less than welcome when we arrived, no sooner had we sat down than the bar lady came over 'Just to say there's no soup, the chef hasn't put it on yet and there's no fish cakes' A 'sorry' at this point might have been appropriate, but was not forthcoming. The food we ordered, when it arrived, was nicely served by a pleasant lady, but the whole unwelcoming experience means we are not likely to return!PS The restaurant area looked nice, though obviously not in use at lunch times.

Popped in for dinner about 6pm. Staff and locals friendly, ate in bar as cricket on and the food was lovely. Tried the chicken with haggis which was lovely (just a little too much cream in the sauce for me), partners sea bass was amazing and the beer was ace. Best pint of TT's Landlord around.

Two of us arrived without a booking mid-week and were seated quickly and easily. The waitress was lovely and took our drink orders quickly (we both ordered gin, myself a bakewell gin and my friend a pink gin). They have a good selection of gins and the waitress was able to list them for me to decide from.We both chose to order the fish and chips which was exceedingly tasty and very filling - I ordered mine with coleslaw on the side and could barely manage to even touch the coleslaw. That didn’t stop us from ordering dessert though, both of which we enjoyed. My friend had the banana split, and I had the brownie. I chose to have custard with mine but in hindsight it would have been better with a cold topping as the brownie was a little too soft to be hot, if that makes any sense.The location is idyllic, and the building itself looks exactly as it should - old-timey, suited to its village surroundings.An overall pleasant experience.

Above-average Sunday lunch in pleasant restaurant with good service. An easy choice for a not too expensive family lunch and best of all I didn't have to cook or wash up!

Rode from Snarestone along canal for lunch was not disappointed lovely welcome had burger and chips was absolutely fantastic will be returning when my legs feel my own 😀

Went one evening just by chance. Beers - didn’t really notice all the choices. Timothy Taylor’s landlord and Marston’s Pedigree. Didn’t need to look any further.Restaurant is a wonderful barn conversion by the looks of it. From outside it’s deceptive. Inside is warm and welcoming.There is a great choice of food. What we had was tasty and flavoursome. Service was excellent.Would highly recommend and looking forward to a return visit.

We visited for lunch on a nice sunny day. Friendly, helpful service from both ladies on the bar and in the restaurant. Good beer, huge home cooked fish finger sandwiches that were more like a full piece of battered cod with coleslaw and nicely dressed salad. Fat chips as a side.Only complaint was that the outside tables were really dirty with leftover food, ash and bird muck. It didn't look like they had been wiped in weeks, in contrast to the inside restaurant which was immaculate The tables around the outside bar were even worse with presumably unwanted salad all over the floor. I wouldn't visit again because of this, which is a shame.

Had been for a walk along the Ashby canal. Dropped in on spec. Locals friendly and chatty (moved away from bar to allow us to order - not something you find in every pub). Smashing bacon and brie ciabatta. Ordered a side order of chips, which, whilst not cheap, were amongst the best we've ever tasted, and we've tasted quite a few down the years!. Complimented the friendly waiting staff, who informed us that the potatoes came from the farm at the end of the road. Great food, great pint, beautiful setting.

The food was good and worth the money in good surroundings no complaints. However when we finished the meal the women who collected the plates even though there was food left did not ask if everything was OK (nobody did not ask during the meal) so I had to make a comment on the accompaniment on the salad saying the dressing was too sweet for my taste, the answer it does state on our side orders dressed salad, but this wasn't a side part of the meal. I would have left it there but she had to make a snide remark that oh chef apologises but it does say dressed salad, I will admit with a reply saying you should state what kind of dressing. It was a shame but she unfortunately spoiled an otherwise good meal, we would go back if it w as guaranteed she would not be on duty.

Lovely meal. The Friday fish menu had a good choice of dishes as did the main menu. Staff were cheerful and very helpful. Well worth a visit.

Set in a lovely village, which has a canal and steam railway, the Rising Sun is the perfect country pub to visit after a stroll or train ride. The lunch menu appeared pretty ordinary, but the food was all home cooked and delicious. The steak and Stilton pie had a suet crust and lots of tender meat. And the baked cod was cooked to perfection. The chips were excellent! Lunchtime main courses averaged £10 each, which was good value for such nicely cooked food. I will definitely go back.

A proper country pub with great beer, pub food and occasional innovative pop-ups, like an outdoor Pizza Oven (which we were too early for this time)

Popped in for a pizza lunch...All freshly cooked on the wood fired oven. Enjoyed it but not sure if they are value for money. Seemed expensive for what it is. However it was our first visit and some of the other food looked really, especially the chips, so we will go back!

Went in for a meal & chose the Steak & Stilton Pie, absolutely beautiful.......in fact all the food we saw brought out looked so damn good. Will definitely be visiting there again soon & would highly recommend this pub for it’s food, customer service and great atmosphere!!

What an excellent pub restaurant. We were looking for somewhere that did late lunches and the Rising Sun serve until 6pm.

We didn’t choose the set Valentines menu, but there were still red rose petals on the table and candle. We had 3 courses and can not fault any of the food - beautifully cooked, delicious, well presented and served.

My absolute favourite place to eat. Love it. Never disappoints (been eating here now nad then for over a year now). I am from the area (Market Bosworth) and this is my favourite place to eat by far. The staff are always lovely. The food is just absolutely beautiful. Pub and restaurant is so snug cosy and warm. Would recommend to anyone x

We have been to the Rising Sun many times over the years and have had some lovely meals but this was exceptional! I always have fresh mussels if they are on the menu so have had them many times. When I saw fresh mussels, chorizo and chilli in a tomato sauce, I was hooked. It came with chips, which were crispy on the outside and beautifully fluffy on the inside, and a side salad with a very tasty dressing. The mussels also came with lovely bread and butter to mop up the tomato sauce. The layers of flavour were fabulous with the smoky paprika flavour of the chorizo and just enough chilli to let you know it was in there, lovely layers of flavour that didn't detract from the fresh sea flavour of the mussels but enhanced it. The best meal I have had out in years. Thank you!

We only ate in the pub itself as the restaurant wasn’t open on Friday lunch time

We have visited several times over the years and it has always been hugely friendly and welcoming. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that on Friday afternoons they also have a Happy Hour! Happy Hour - Happy Days.

Visited here with my folks after a day of helping them in their garden. On arrival the restaurant seemed busy but after speaking to the waiting staff they fitted us in.

Six of us booked a Saturday night the pub was busy, however the staff were very accommodating and helpful, we were kept informed of delays due to them being very busy, this didn't seem to be a problem we weren't kept waiting longer than normal.

Popped in today as we were delighted that the pub was offering food all day, and for that must give it a 5/5, I ordered the chicken burger and my partner had the ham eggs and chips...this was from the lunch menu...the chicken burger was priced at £9.25 and I think it was very over priced for what it was...the restaurant area was quaint and cosy but needed a good clean, there were cobwebs between the stairs and the whole place needed hoovering. I had an over priced desert of Mango & Ginger Eton Mess, £5.25p which was basically a glass of cream, no ginger in there...most disappointing...would not come again...Mediocre Food, Dirty Restaurant, Untidy waitresses...but they were very nice.

Called in here earlier and had an amazing lunch of fish,chips and peas from the lite lunch menu, service was a little slow as i felt that they were short staffed, only one serving in the restaurant and the meals outside, and one serving in the busy bar, having said that two fish and chips and peas for £12 total, couldnt fault it, we will be back.Very tasty lunch, many thanks.

Group of friends booked to have a meal. Lovely old style pub with excellant choice of beers ciders.

Found this pub whilst cruising the Ashby Canal. What a great find lovely owners excellent beer. wish we could have stayed longer. Will return when next on the Ashby canal. thanks.

All that is good about a traditional English country pub. Friendly staff, helpful service (even though they were incredibly busy ) We didn`t eat but the food looked good. Seating inside and out. Very jolly atmosphere. Added bonus is the beautiful countryside you pass through to reach this place with plump hedgerows and idyllic views.

The Rising Sun is a hidden gem in a pleasant village with very good facilities and seating. A typical countryside pub/restaurant.

Popped in before they were open, nice bloke setting up the bar looked surprised to see me but smiled and asked he could help. I booked a table for for 2 even though they were full. Then we went for a walk along the canal for an hour. They did ask if we could eat early which was fine for us.

Excellent sunday lunch Friendly staff and obviously an amazing chef. Coulnt fault it.Will definitely visit again

Tuesday Steak Night has just been reinstated and we decided to eat. The food was faultless - hubby said it was the best mixed grill he's had for a long time and my rigatoni was delicious. We often drink at The Rising Sun and we'll definitely be back to sample more of the menu.

Lot of food. But quality lacking. Beef was pre sliced as it was so thin you could see through it. Service was good and friendly. Conservatory was very dirty

Without a doubt one of the best meals that we have ever eaten - food & service top quality - would thoroughly recommend this to anyone

Lunchtime. No food till next Wednesday as chef on holiday, Ladies toilet cleaner seems to have gone with him. Colourful local character ie pub bore encouraged by equally noisy barmaid. At least the chef at the Belper Arms was there.I keep saying I will ring...