The Rising Sun in Poole

Laura put on a lovely spread for a meal after a funeral, she was very welcoming and helpful

My son and I popped in for a pint so didn't have any food, very nice proper pub with a dartboard. I had a beer I hadn't seen before FARR BREW and very nice it was, bar staff very pleasant and helpful

Says it does food but it doesn't. Looked like. A really great pub though we didn't have anything as needed a meal pre flight.

This is a lovely, friendly, welcoming village pub, with a large outside area, perfect for an al fresco tipple and outside events. Laura and her team are brilliant, offering various events throughout the year, from a Christmas Market, to special occasions such as the Coronation and fundraisers for good causes, karaoke and live music. The monthly quiz night is another highlight and very well done, with a yummy cheese and charcuterie board included. A great night enjoyed by all. Details of events are on Facebook.

A lovely old-school pub with lovely decor. Great for a swift drink, friends' reunion or a bit of footy. Real close to Luton airport 👍

Lovely proper pub which has been refurbed into two large spaces but retains pub character and has kept its dartboard. The best feature is independent cask ales and in my visit there were two on supplied by the local Farr's Brewery.

Peaceful , friendly staff, cosy, malibu , what else could you want ?

Great welcome. Mummers and Traditional music session on Boxing Day lunchtime.

They don’t serve food here, mind that. Hence 1 star as we have stopped by specifically for that.

Popped in for a quick pint on a cold Tuesday afternoon. Landlady was welcoming and served a nice pint. With a real fire and the World Cup I didn't want to leave.

Nice pub, very friendly staff and locals. Has a real good fell to it.

We popped in for drinks last night, freshly decorated, new staff new management and all lovely. Really friendly atmosphere, they are also looking for a chef, so pleased to hear they will be doing good pub food as soon as. Lyn.

We eat at the Cottage Inn frequently. The food is excellent and good value and the service is excellent too.

Went for food which they are no longer doing

First time in this pub in a long time. Good friendly staff and good beer. Happy Times

Nov 2021 No longer serving food, despite signs and Google details suggesting that it does.

Visited pub, service was fine, food was terrible and not up to reviews money was refunded will not return

Great local pub, good selection of beers. Friendly/helpful staff👍.

RUDE. After living in Caddington for most of my life and working in the pub trade for most of my working life. Will NEVER go back there.

First time back in since regs were lifted. Sat outside, nice weather, good mix of people. Good.

Lovely pub: friendly service, yummy food, everything felt clean and safe

Love this pub. Although I don't live in the area I always make a point of stopping off when passing Slip End. Good food, friendly, efficient service and lovely beer. Staff have been great during this part of lockdown - especially attentive to outside drinkers. Proper pub.

Great evening. Everyone welcoming. Food great. Looking forward to going back.

1st time visiting pub.We had some beers and food.Food was very good will be visiting again.Nice to be able to visit a pub again in a safe way staff were excellent

Lovley afternoon on Wednesday people very happy and chattie there all safe there

Top pub since change of management.gutted it's closed

Delicious food! Staff are so friendly and Manuela is just a treat to talk to! Lovely Farr Brew beers on tap alongside a varied gin and spirits offering. Will be recommending to all my friends.

Food, service and beers are very good!

Owned by the brilliant farr brew - love it🍻😍

Lovely local pub with really good real ale

Lovely pint, lovely bar maid, fantastic meal.

A brilliant pub. Friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Manuela and Manu are great, and you will always be well looked after. So glad we chose it for my mother-in-law's 60th - it was spot on!

Great character pub ... Fantastic choice of ales and beer as well as other drinks soft drinks as well as wine and spirits... The food is always excellent and would highly recommend a visit.

Great local pub. Been restored to glory by the guys at Farr Brew. Had a very pleasant couple of hours in the bar. Felt at home instantly, Alex the barman looked after us and was very attentive and knowledgeable. All round good experience.

Nice country pub very friendly and stall are great

Friendly envyroment, Fresh home made cooked food. Great staff and very clean. Will come again highly recommend.

Friendly and welcoming and manages to maintain the traditional pub atmosphere which is a rare these days

Drop in for lunch! This slightly remote pub offers a superb menu, dare I say that it is because of the Italian influence of Manuela & Manuel who run this pub, the Italians would lose their self respect if they did not serve excellent food! Top marks, try the fish cake on a bed of spinach with a hollandaise & chilli sauce, what a gem of a place

Nice ales and great homemade food. Friendly staff.

The staff were really nice and friendly but the food really let the place down. It's just outside the carpark for the luton airport and takes advantage. I couldn't get a table at the harvester down the road, but every space was free at the rising sun and it wasnt hard to see why

The wife & I just had a very tasty meal and we will definitely be returning soon! I had the burger which was delicious and a good size portion of paprika covered chips. The wife had the mushroom stroganoff which was also very tasty!! 👍

Food was excellent and enough variety on the menu. Staff also very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely go back. They also do a pizza takeaway service.

Super friendly staff and the food is always amazing! Lovely little local pub

Great for a pint before transfer bus

Nice local pub, great choice of drinks, dog friendly. Didnt eat but shall try the food in the future

Took the family here and we all enjoyed a delicious Roast Dinner with all the trimmings. Highly recommend

Much improved with the new landlord

The staff were lovely and friendly the dinner which was roast chicken was good apart from the gravy which was to watery and thin. I would recommend this place for a meal though as the rest of the food was very tasty.

I have been there several times in the past , but this time it was really great it was so very friendly . Struck up conversations three different people in the time that I was in there . will definitely be going there again .

New owners and customers are returning. Hope they make a success of things as it is a very central meeting place for villagers. What the owners have achieved so far is very promising.

Freshly reopened pub. Food was surprisingly good, staff is givibg effort to please customers which is a good sign. Food menu as we wre told is not set due to fresh reopening and it will (most likely) change in near future. However, current selection on menu is safe and well prepared foods. Knowing that out of 4 different food options we had - all of us were happy. Good start and it should be kept towards good direction!

Cheese and biscuits on a Sunday

Great place. Friendly landlord and staff.

This place used to be a great local pub with a fantastic lady manager who served up great food and always welcomed everyone with a smile. It's now a bit run down with no food offering. It's such a shame as the village has great community spirit and a pub like this should be at the heart of it.

Nice pub and good drinks selection

Nice family friendly atmosphere, a place that seems you can mix in with the locals. This is a very historic location and the bartender like his job and does it well. Only down side is, the furniture could do with some upgrade and maybe a better food and drinks menu. Recommend

Very nice food nice staff and good prices would come back lovely for a meal before flying from Luton

amazing food, friendly staff with an all round nice atmosphere. found that there was a wide variety of food and drink, and the pub was well kept. would recommend to anybody.

Desde el menú que pedí un perro caliente en pan brioche con cebollas fritas crujientes y mostaza americana.

Loud unsociable music and poor beer selection.

Fuimos a una celebración de bautizo aquí. Desde el exterior parece bastante pequeño, pero cuando llegas por dentro es realmente amplia, es muy agradable y limpia, con una ale brewery en un extremo. El personal reconocer que enseguida, así que no hay necesidad de pasar el tiempo de espera. Había un montón de niños pequeños en nuestro grupo y el personal parecía de sobrellevar muy bien. Hay varias zonas exteriores que puedes ir si sientes la necesidad de un humo. La comida que habían puesto para nosotros era excelente, asado de cerdo, y un montón de buenos bocadillos y aperitivos. Yo no creo que las bebidas eran un poco caro, aunque es un buen lugar.

Very disappointing - we found this pub on the web and it looked perfect for us to get a quick meal before traveling from Luton Airport. When we arrived, the menu was absolutely nothing like that published on its web site and our options were sandwiches or beef stew!!! Not impressed so went down the road to the Frog and Rhubarb which was excellent

Siguiendo las críticas y buscando en el sitio web que tenía muchas ganas de disfrutar de la comida.

We stayed at the RNLI for the weekend and had always wanted to eat at the Rising Sun, despite all the tables being booked for 7.30, the manager suggested we could arrive early at 7 as the table was not rebooked until 8.30. meal sorted, we order pork scratching and artisan bread....the pork scratching with dipping apple sauce was to dive for even thought there was more than enough to eat. however the artisan bread was dry! My husband had the fish and chips which he described as amazing even thought there were too many chunky chips on the plate. I order the 'Black and blue' burger..........OMG! the burger sat on a field mushroom, with a topping of stilton blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and all this was in a bun!!!!! an enjoyable evening although my husband high jacked the candle so that we could actually see each other. great value.... great food. would highly recommend it.

Called in before a visit to the greyhound racing and the atmosphere was good. The beers were good and on a warm autumnal afternoon it was a good venue for friends to sit around on the decking and chat.

Went here for a leaving do, lovely food and great atmosphere. Value for money dishes which tasted absolutely fantastic and look forward to coming back soon!

Wir waren geschäftlich hier, die gesamte Speisekarte ist typisch englisch, allerdings erweitert um wirklich schmackhafte und für die Region eher untypische Burger a la hausgemacht.

Llamamos al sol naciente para el almuerzo y en seguida nos quedamos impresionados por la decoración, el ambiente y una cálida bienvenida. Había un buen menú, elegí el penne con champiñones y preguntaron si me gustaría pollo y jamón añadido - si por favor! Mi marido eligió el jamón, huevos y patatas fritas; los huevos estaban cocinados a la perfección y dijo que el jamón era excelente. Mi plato de pasta era deliciosa y una porción muy generosa. Sólo tuvimos un plato cada uno, pero sin duda volveremos pronto para tener una comida de 3 platos. El pub tiene una micro cervecería en uno de los extremos del edificio y disfrutamos de una copa de su cervecería con nuestra comida. Hay dos áreas para comer - un jardín privado en la parte trasera del pub y mesas en el frente. Todo el personal fue muy amable y nos hicieron nuestra visita muy agradable.

Por desgracia este restaurante ya no Rising Sun, ha sido tomada y se convirtió en un mal lugar de comida de pub. La comida era tan malo como yo creo que he probado, y eso es mucho decir. Éramos un grupo de 5 personas, y la experiencia nos esperaba era pronto decayeron cuando en la entrada que vimos el lugar estaba vacío, que una noche de sábado en Poole es incomprensible. Era un buen plato de pasta, así que un par de nosotros fuimos para que - hablé con el chef y me preguntó qué era en ... él era genial, pero no tengo ni idea de lo que pasó cuando vino a poner el plato hecho juntos. A la llegada la pasta tenía nada en absoluto, sin aceite y albahaca vestidor (en el menú) no tostado calabaza y semillas (menú) básicamente, era un plato de pasta seca, ni siquiera sazonar.

Ahora bautizado como la cervecería y cocina Poole, The Rising Sun (como era) ha tenido una extensa reforma que ahora incluye y en el sitio micro brewery.

Had been a few times since the reopening but in reality it is just another themed "up market" pub for snobs.Top tip - don`t go in there on your own as you will be asked to vacate whichever table you`re sitting at if the chance of more money through the till walks in !!!!

Great atmosphere, beers and food. We will certainly go again, a lot of our friends have been there and recommend it. Love the different beers!!!

We have eating several times at the Rising Sun and have taken friends there to share the experience.Most recently (on Christmas Eve), we took our daughters here to celebrate our eldest s 18th. We had a wonderful meal, (the girls had stakes and I had the Mussels) and we were very well looked after by the very attentive and pleasant staff.We would thoroughly recommend this Bistro.

Nice cosy atmosphere and the food has always been very nice with good service, would highly recommend.

We wanted to go out for a nice lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary and remembered that we had previously enjoyed some good meals at this very upmarket pub.It was busy but there was a table available and we ordered drinks whilst we decided what to eat. We wanted the Chateua Briand for 2 but when we went to order this there was none left so we instead opted for the roast Guinea Fowl and the 8oz burger. The meals were fabulous, especially the Guinea Fowl which was beautifully presented and tasted divine. The burger was very good too and absolutley huge.The atmosphere was pleasant and the staff friendly, we will definitely return and would recommend a visit.

Very disappointing service. Wanted to go somewhere nice for colleagues leaving lunch. Knew it would be busy in places due to Christmas, so phoned to ask if they could accommodate. Was advised yes if after 2 but order food before 2.30. We arrive at 2.20 only to be told that they could not do any food as the Christmas parties were late, not even a sandwich. Not good service, so I will not be going there again

Wasn't too sure about this place when our friends said they had booked it for our xmas meal. The outside isn't terrible, but its located on the corner of a car park and roundabout. However once inside I was very impressed. We ordered our drinks and waited for the rest of our party to arrive in the smoking / outside seating.When the others arrived (there was a total of 8) we were seated at our table which was spacious and clean. The menu was very good and had a lot of nice things to choose from.Considering we had not ordered our food before arriving, as this is xmas party season it is usually required, the food was prompt and hot. we all ate at the same time as the food was all served together. In other places, someones food arrives a while before others and everyones left in limbo.Service was great and food scrumptious. We will be returning

The pub looks like any other pub from the outside. Once inside the tables are really well placed with room to move and chat without having to be aware of whose at the next table.A very good menu with well cooked food. The staff were excellent and the food was far more than pub food.Would highly recommend for an evening meal.

I visited The Rising Sun a few weeks ago with some friends for dinner!! The food was really great and the service was fab, our waitress for the evening was so lovely. Would definitely return. Nice pub in Poole!

This is a smart, stylish gastro pub (open for 7 years, we were informed) with a comfortable lounge bar and large restaurant section.Food and service were excellent - all done with a smile and good humour. Neither section were full so we had an unhurried meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed. A definite "find".

I'm amazed that I had missed this place after many years visiting Poole and hope to return many times. A group of us were 'gazumped' by another restaurant and I found this on Trip Advisor. The many positive reviews say it all: a cosy, intimate and welcoming space with very efficient and pleasant staff. The menu caters for all tastes and budgets despite being what I would class as top-quality accommodation and decor. I enjoyed the starter special of chorizo and halloumi fritters then was bowled over by the pan-fried sea bass fillets on a crayfish risotto. Great wine card at reasonable prices. A great find: thank you.

We went there on a midweek & it was half-full so not a bad sign & offers a very nice large bar lounge area with pleasant seating & subdued effective lighting. However when we booked earlier on the phone they really wanted us all there by 8.30pm, any good Gastro-Pub should really have last orders at 9.30, we did feel a little under pressure to order quickly with menus quickly supplied once we arrived, so presumed the chefs want to get home early, not a good starting sign. The menu is effective & varied, the food was of good quality & obviously freshly cooked to order, the only downside being all the hot starters & main courses were all served on cold plates ? The young staff were friendly, the restaurant area most pleasant & spacious, no problem with the venues ambience, the food was good quality if a little expensive, altogether a very nice pub / restaurant. The restaurant was totally empty by 9.45, so presume that if the owners stayed open a bit later for food orders they would take much more over the till, we were not offered coffee or liqueurs so had to order them. If the waiting / bar staff had a bit more customer training, I am very sure it would be much busier, it ticks all the right boxes.

Good place staff polite if you want a pub that do not allow children under 10 this is the place for you great

This is a Gastro-Pub with an emphasis on the Gastronomic aspects! My wife had traditional Cod and Chips and I had local Dover Sole with French Fries - both delicious and up to the usual high standard we've previously experienced in this establishment. The atmosphere is delightful and the staff friendly, what else could you want for a lovely evening out!

It was the first time we'd ever heard of The Rising Sun. I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to say, in all honesty, it was the best wedding reception I had ever been to. The food was outstanding and the venue, just perfect. Maybe it wasn't as traditional as some weddings, having recently attended another wedding reception held at a very prestigious location, but I felt it to be a more relaxed and therefore more enjoyable. Due to the success, a few weeks later we booked a table for a Saturday evening meal with some friends. Again, the food was exceptional and the staff are really friendly and helpful. We are now booking in for our Christmas party! A definite success!

Lived here all my life and this was my first visit to The Rising Sun! Inside was just as homely as a pub could be, lots of wood, mirrors, low lighting - very cosy and clean! Set on slightly different levels you will find two or three steps up or down to each. Each and every one of the staff were particularly friendly and welcoming and service was neither too fast or too slow, nice clean glasses and crisp white linen napkins :) I started with the thai fish cakes and dip which were tasty and fiery. Now here is the thing......I never eat steak in a pub.......hardly ever. I just cannot bear to crunch on fat! However, our friends said the steak was good so I gave it a go and am extremely glad I did. Cooked to perfection, I teamed it with a blue cheese sauce which was creamy but still had that sharp taste, sautéd new potatoes and a mixed vegetable of the day which was delicious. Not that I had much room for dessert but managed to fit in a key lime pie! I am so very impressed with this restaurant, there are not many anymore which pay attention to detail in all aspects of your evening out - ambience, service AND food. I would recommend The Rising Sun and will certainly go back for a repeat performance!

It's been quite a while since we have eaten here, and again we were not disappointed. The staff are always welcoming cheery and helpful. The layout is swayed more to restaurant than pub, but there is still ample room if you just want a beer.My wife and I both had very well presented and flavoursome food, and will no doubt be eating there again.Just a foot note-The next day we did see suited men outside with lots of papers and measuring tapes, so I don't know if this place is up for sale / sold or, just up from renovation?!

I had the pleasure of dining here in September. I was alone and the staff were really thoughtful in making sure I sat somewhere I was comfortable. The barman remembered my name from speaking to me on the telephone...a very good start I thought.I was offered a choice of tables and a newspaper which I thought was very thoughtful of them.I was guided through the menu, as I have a tendency to over order....eyes bigger than tummy!!. I settled on moule mariniere to start and roast guinea fowl stuffed with wild mushrooms and sausage meat...my god it was the most gorgeous food I have ever tasted and over the years I have eaten out a great deal. I had a half of lager and the bill came to around £23 total bargain for such brilliant food. They also have a good sized garden at the back with comfortable chairs and heater and decorated with fairy lights. There is also seating at the front. This pub is about 10 minutes walk from the harbour and was ideal for me as I was staying at the RNLI college about two minutes walk away. I wish it was nearer to where I live!!!

Excellent food and service, good atmosphere and reasonably priced. 20% discount before 6.30 is well worth it if you want to eat early.

Each time I've eaten here I'm never been disappointed. The menu is varied, the food is excellent quality and beautifully presented. The staff are all friendly and helpful.

Fantastic selection of food on offer and generous portion sizes (even the 'picky bits' are plenty as a starter'). Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food too with everything cooked to perfection - the burgers were amazing; thick, juicy and full of flavour. You even have the choice of how you would like your beef burger cooked. Puddings were great too. Lovely decor and you really don't feel as though your in the centre of Poole. We will definitely be returning.

We booked the Rising Sun for our wedding reception in September 2014. Paul and his team were absolutely amazing from when we booked the venue to the day itself.We had exclusive use of the venue, were able to put together our own menu, decide on our drinks and how everything was to be set out - nothing was too much trouble. More expensive venues will not give you that much freedom.Our guests were stunned by the quality and presentation of the food, the service was perfect and we couldn't fault a thing. Lots of our guests even said they can't wait to go back to the Rising Sun and some already have.We would recommend the Rising Sun without hesitation, not just as a wedding venue but as a place to eat and drink. We've been many times both before and after our wedding and the food, decor and service never disappoints.A great big thank you to Paul and his team for making our day so special and memorable.

Staying in Poole for the weekend we were recommended to go here. Apart from one Starter (may have been bought in whitebait in breadcrumbs??) we had an really good meal. Super fresh Dover Sole straight off the boat that morning, sea bass fillets and risotto. All excellently cooked. The service was exceptional and the wine list good & reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere and decor.

In most restaurants you either have good service and rubbish food or vice versa, but not here. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the food sublime. I have had many fillet steaks but this had to be top of my list, it was melt in the mouth and as for the desserts, well I ordered a second!! With a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere it did not dissappoint. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody and I will 100% be returning again.

I have lived in Poole all my life and went here for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised!! The food was great, the service was friendly and attentive, especially Lyn who went that extra mile with professional yet personal service.We strongly recommend a visit, whether you are a local or a visitor you must check this place out......the creme brulee was to die for (so nice my daughter had two)!!!!

Our friends took us to the Rising Sun a few weeks ago and found the food the staff and the ambience excellent.I would therefore recommend you book a table when you visit Poole.

Staying in Poole overnight and happened to find the Rising Sun - and excellent find. Great welcome although we hadn't booked. Aperitif on the terrace followed by a very good meal, fish dishes well cooked. All the staff were friendly without being over bearing. Reasonable pried food and very good value wines. When next in Poole will definitely visit again.

A friend & I have visited this restaurant many times mid week at about 6pm & have always been able to have a table. We went there on a Wednesday & the restaurant was completely booked! However we were offered a table in the bar area away from the bar which was ok. The food as ever was lovely. We both chose pan fried brill from the specials menu mine was served with a mixed vegetable medley, very different but delicious & my friend chose the salad to have with hers. The food was piping hot & very well presented. The service was excellent by the lady that has been there for a long time. Would recommend this restaurant but suggest you book!

Four of us went for dinner on a Saturday night. Good atmosphere ans staff very friendly. Drinks very expensive as was the food. Ordered a medium fillet steak which came very well done. Staff were apologetic and replaced meal but after a long time time it was served absolutely raw! They didn't charge for it but it was too late to order anything else. Evening ruined.If they are going to charge premium prices for pub food then they should be able to cook a steak to order!

This establishment is fast becoming a favourite of ours and proving very popular with our visiting friends. Last Saturday was no exception, a quality fish meal x 2 and the Guinea fowl x 2 all excellent, as was the service from the (now established) team.It is though disappointing to note some negative comments relating to the owners ‘children’ policy. Frankly, I’d be one of the customers to support this. The eating areas are quite small and confined and do not lend themselves to noisy or unruly children. Sadly, it is not practical to ask a family if their children are well behaved and will sit quietly during the course of a meal, so due to a few some have been left disappointed. It is though a pub and not a restaurant of which there are many in Poole. If your not taking young children then well worth a visit. Quality food, service at a fair price.