The Rising Sun in Sevenoaks

The main picture is incorrect. It is of The Rising Sun in Kemsing which is a few miles away from The Rising Sun in Twitton. Both pubs have a unique charm but it is the one in Twitton that I'm reviewing here. The pub is a proper old school pub - small & cosy with a large open fire, good real ale and a basic (but satisfying) menu. Although the inside space is limited there is a large garden with plenty of tables and beautiful views of the Darenth Valley. The family running the pub are good hosts - friendly and welcoming. It is a dog friendly pub and there are often a few treats on the bar. I've been coming here for years and can't think of a better place to end a long walk.

What a great pub in a lovely setting. A very large garden and run by the most amazing family. They are always seeking to put on entertainment and something a little different. Definitely a must visit place to go.

Many thanks to the very kind landlord who took us, a group of elderly walkers, back to the station on Monday. We were exhausted in 25C heat after having walked about 4 miles looking at all the 'planets' in the Otford Solar System. We decided that soldering on to Pluto was just a bit to much for us. Lovely pub and lovely dogs!

Friendly pub that serves up to 4 real ales. Lovely garden.

What a fantastic pub, this is an absolute gem and epitomises what a true country pub is all about! My first time here tonight and I can't wait to return.

Lovely couple run the pub.. friendly locals. Don't go if you want a gastro pub experience. Do go if you want a drink in a proper old school pub. 2 real ales and 2 IPA's on tap when I went. Decent beer garden with fantastic views.

Absolutely fantastic evening Chris and Jude couldn't have put any more effort in to making their customers feel welcome

Lovely old style proper pub great beer ,landlord and lady very accommodating as we had our very big dog 🐶 with us

Very small pub so need to book for food. Fist visit today, had great Sunday lunch beef and pork.

Fantastic and friendly pub. Always a warm welcome.

Great little local pub, like they use to be. Good local beers simple food well cooked, very pleasant hosts. Frankly what more could you ask for. If you like a good old pub then well worth a visit.

A real proper country pub with beautiful view from its beer garden

A hidden gem nestling at the end of the Darenth Valley. Now under new management, but even better!

A proper English pub. No more to be said!

Great little pub. Landlady and the general clientele were so accommodating to our family for last NYE. Would highly recommend dropping in to have a pint and a bite to eat!

Friendly pub. Family orientated. Love it there. Chris , Jude and rest of the staff are amazing

Very friendly, both other patrons and those working here. Hadn't realised but there is a car park a few yards along the lane that has a gate leading into the pub garden-useful to avoid parking on the road. Beer was well kept.

Great pub, very friendly and welcoming. Recommended A+

Quaint country pub with hillside views from the pub garden

Nice quiet pub with a big back garden

Great pub Great staff and patrons

Quaint, old-fashioned country pub. Dog friendly with a resident staffie. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking is a bit difficult as the lane is narrow. Damaged my paintwork trying to get tight to edge of the road. Sunday roast was a bit disappointing. Choice of pork or beef. Both quite tough but might have been kept warm as we were a late sitting. Potatoes and yorkshires were Aunt Bessie but the vegetables were fresh, especially the runner beans.

Good service and good food at this pub also dog friendly

Great traditional pub with a great selection of real ale and Hoffmeister lager. Large beer garden out back and parking.

Lovely views in the beer garden. Friendly staff & landlady with an excellent seleciton of beer. We visit it each time when we in this part of the world.

18/4/22 - The Rising Sun Twitton There seems to be a big confusion between this pub in a Otford in the Darent valley and the old cottage pub in the middle of nowhere near Kemsing (also on TA). I have not been to the pub so have given it a neutral rating. If I had time I would report the pics and most reviews as pertaining to the other pub in Kemsing. I attach the correct pics from Ggl. The map road orientation and position of both pubs are similar but in different parts of the area. All the pictures and most of the reviews (including one of mine) refer to Kemsing. Even Ggl have got it wrong! Apparently there is even a third RS pub confusing reviewers further. Michelle and her team have told Ggl but nothing has been corrected. I am not adding my review from April 2022 here, my last was (erroneously) in June 2021. I hope the actual Twitton RS pub has some pertinent reviews and is open (as it was correctly in August 21 by Alancer2016). It is a pity there are no pics. The owners must be really cheesed off! Maybe they should rename one The Setting Sun and the other The Midday Sun?

Great food, fantastic owners and great prices.

Great warm fire welcomed us with friendly staff and locals. Great pub and views from garden

A classic pub. Very small but very friendly landlords and locals. Good range of drinks with local breweries.

We had great roast/ Sunday afternoon here. Great old English country pub. Nice set up and there is nice fireplace. It would be Cosy in the cold winter night having a drink there. Friendly landlords and service is really good. The locals in the pub are really friendly, which make other customs welcomed. The view outside the pub is great. Free parking. There are nearby parks and forest.

Considering our first time here. We felt very welcomed, especially by the landlady, whom we had a lovely chat with. Lovely to see traditional pub qualities remain firm. We will be back

Traditional pub real ale no frills just good old fashioned and honest. A gem.

The Rising Sun is a fantastic little pub in a beautiful location. Chris and Jude are doing a brilliant job behind the bar and in the kitchen. It's what a pub is supposed to be. Always there for regulars and always welcoming for visitors.

Dropped in after a walk and hadn't booked on a Sunday lunch time. They went out of their way to provide us with food. Excellent ham egg and chips. Great choice of beers. Recommend for service and quality.

Stumbled across The Rising Sun whilst walking near Otford. What a great stumble it was - great beer, friendly staff and amazing pub food. We will definitely be going back. What a great find.

Called in at this pub in the afternoon while on a long walk and it couldn't have been more welcome, what a real delight. The bar feels like someone's living room and out the back a beer garden with an amazing view of the Kent countryside. No apps to download, no "have you booked", just a good old fashioned country pub, the way they should be.

2/6/21 We arrived at 17:20 on a Wednesday on the off chance it might be open but expecting out to be closed (as usually open only for lunch). We found to our dismay that it was not only closed (the lights were on inside and the upstairs windows open) but in a rather unkempt condition, the road sign being semi derelict. The garden was not as wildly neat as it is, the tower framed had collapsed and the picnic table were crooked. I hope the proprietress is ok and well and has not succumbed to COVID, although she was a tough woman. I popped round the side and there were some signs of life but no-one answered my calls. An old Peugeut was wedged backwards into the hedge, surrounded by split logs, almost an artwork. We left after ten minutes as a little rain spat down, hoping to return at lunchtime to check her out properly. I do hope she is OK.

Wonderful staff good quality ales

Grat local place. Delicious wheat beer and a wonderful view over the fields

Beautiful country inn with friendly staff treat you like family

Love this hidden gem, easy to get to via car, bike or walking across the fields. New owners are very friendly and welcoming. Lovely large garden with stunning views away from the road - great for kids to play whilst you relax. So pleased to be within walking distance 😃

Fantastic Pub, great service, good choice of beers & beautiful scenery. A real hidden gem.

The Riding Sun on Twitton Lane, Otford, is a great pub with great food. Ales are good too. The photos here are different pub. I have no pics if twitton one at mo.

My wife and I go walking on Sundays whenever possible and we have started to run out of new walks, so I "Google earthed" some local places and saw the Rising sun in Twitton lane. It is so isolated in a lane with about half a dozen houses that I'm surprised it is still going, but still going, it is! We parked up outside (and later realized that they have a carpark around the back) and went for a circular walk , starting from a footpath a few paces up the road from the pub. When got back, we found that the pub was fully catered for inside, so sat in the large rear garden with views across to Shoreham. To make things even better, they had my favourite real ale- Wadworth 6X (Devizes, Wiltshire) . we will be back!

This has always been a hidden gem with some locals not aware of its existence. Small free-house with really friendly staff and great food Friday-Sunday, especially steak night Friday with an awesome lump of rib-eye, well cooked to your liking, with piles of chips, egg, peas, mushroom, tomatoes and onion rings. All for £13. simply can't beat it. Small and cozy but huge covered outdoor area, so make sure you book a table if you want to eat inside.

Great place. So friendly to children and food makes it great. Such an improvement from before and will get busier and busier. Best steak burger!

Amazing pub, people were very welcoming. It was also dog friendly!

Delicious seasonal menu, great selection of drinks, both reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and attentive. Cosy inside, although a little dated in terms of decor, and a generous outdoor area with beautiful views. A really fantastic place to start or end a walk in the countryside. I will definitely be returning!

Lovely pub, friendly staff nice pint of Larkin's

Wonderful welcoming pub, good selection of drinks with guest ales each week. Families and dogs welcome .Amazing garden with outstanding views!

Great little pub. Friendly landlord and good selection of real ales and lagers. Nice and quiet!

A good local village pub in Sevenoaks with friendly staff. It does good food at reasonable prices.

Lovely old traditional pub, good atmosphere and looking forward to when they start doing food.

Friendly staff. Decent ale and a hidden gem. Loved it

Lovely little country pub well worth a little trip

Called in during a walk near the North Downs Way. Very difficult to tell if it was open till we pushed on the door. The very small pub has two labradors, a terrier, a cat and the landlady. All were very pleasant and friendly. Over time, the pub has accumulated ‘stuff’ and there is a lot of it around - to the point that four of us made the pub seem full. Don’t think they provide food

Superb local pub in a time warp with a core of friendly regulars

I love this pub it's like stepping back in time but so friendly

Excellent friendly quiet little pub

Very pretty but very small. Good cask beer (tribute and hop head). Limited parking in small lane, with some spaces at rear. Not open all day. No food available.

A little gem in Twitton Lane near Otford. An old country pub with a lovely garden overlooking the fields ofthe downs and valley. Good real ale and friendly landlord and lady. Popular with cyclists and walkers. Trip Advisor serms to confuse this with The Rising Sun at Cotmans Ash near Kemsing which,though equally charming, is a different kettle of fish and about 5 miles away

I have enjoyed many a meal at this lovely pub, not only do they provide a wide range of traditional pub grub but they also have a very good specials menu that include steaks, fresh fish and pies. A nice venue on a sunny summers day for a pint and some lunch.

Eccentric and lovable local pub!

This is a very nice pub but please note that it is on the outskirts of Otford, and should not be confused with the very different Rising Sun in Cotman's Ash, Kemsing. So any reviews that mention Michelle, or a pub that time forgot, not to mention all of the photos above, refer to the other pub! Visit both is my advice .. fine country pubs, both of them!

Good pub but i will start off with a warning. Parking here was a nightmare. This place was a bit of an enigma, i visited with my wife whilst staying in the area. On the outside it looks like a quaint old world Kent pub. When we walked in it felt like a very busy local with a busy bar full of locals who had just finished work. Friendly nice busy atmosphere, we were strangers and could not have felt more welcome. Expecting a typical pub grub menu and dont get me wrong there is fish and chips pie etc on the menu but also but also black pudding panchetta and poached egg (super scrummy). My compliments to the owner for being a bit different with the menu to the chef for cooking rally good ingredients really well and the girls serving us for such cheerful service, when i am back in the area i will be calling in for another scummy meal

First visited 50 years ago, last visited last month. Not open for long periods so check first and cold inside unless you get a spot by the fire but this is a real country classic and deserves all the support it can get.

Been a long time since I drank here but a great pint and a proper pub !

Cada vez que los clientes, especialmente desde el extranjero, aquí. Es una maravilla del pasado con una cálida bienvenida de Michelle y un hermoso jardín de dio un picnic en, a comprar algunos de los excelentes cervezas tiendas de ella.Bien vale la pena el viaje desde un Lewisham!

Que cinco habían terminado un Tour sábado de Sitios National Trust y llegamos a las 18:45 a encontrar prácticamente desierta excepto una grieta) tener una pinta en el jardín.Michelle estaba detrás de la barra, como siempre, así que pedimos bebidas y llevó al hermoso jardín en el hermoso jardín.Al salir me preguntó si quería más Michelle personalizados o estaba contento de tener una vida tranquila. Ella dijo que lo aprecian más los patrones, ya que era difícil salir adelante con tan pocos.Al regresar a casa, me decidí a actualizar mi crítica de 2014 Noviembre original Encontré dos entradas así que estoy actualizando ambos. El otro es más en profundidad.Básicamente, si tienes los medios ir a esta fabulosa joya. Si es exigente o es alérgico a los perros o gatos entonces no te pierdas la rareza de lo contrario disfrutar de su!

This is what pubs should be. Friendly, comftable, welcome. In a lovely country location. Lovely village of Otford close by.

This is a nice little pub tucked away on Twitton Lane on the outskirts of Otford Village in Kent. Very traditional in décor, the bar is cosy and they have a couple of well kept ales. Not sure if they have a food menu as I just visit for a drink when out hiking. If the weather is fair, there is a very nice garden to the rear with great views across the Kent countryside looking towards the North Downs. Friendly, helpful Landlord. A real pub. Limited opening hours so check first.

Me alegro de volver a su nuevo pub y muy contentos por los tentadores le ofrece también. Con la familia de mi última visita y sin duda lo recomendaría a mis amigos. Muchas gracias a los esfuerzos que aquellos que van a hacer que sea un éxito para el público. Bien Hecho y cinco estrellas

Situated in narrow country lane with pub closely adjacent. Difficult to park as no car park. It did not matter as pub was closed, and it looked permanent. Your website did not indicate any closure. Not an attractive looking pub from the front.As such visit was a complete waste of time.

Fab food, (plenty of it!!), really friendly staff, good value for money, great setting. Love this place!

A lovely country pub with a lovely landlady. This pub won't be there forever so visit it before it's another house in the village! It's a real English gem!

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Stumbled across this lovely little country pub on a massive walk. Very quaint. Kind and welcoming staff. Beautiful little garden. Will be dropping back next time I'm in the area for sure!

We eat here a few times each year with friends. The food is very good, as the landlord has had lots of experience cooking the one dish on offer! Well worth a visit.

Expect sheep dogs, farmers, and a true local crowd in this treasure. Hosts its own beer festival every summer with traditional games like bat and trap. It's a small pub so don't expect to get a seat. The beer selection is small but well kept. No food weekday lunchtimes. I'd phone other times just to check.