The Rising Sun in Forest of Dean - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A fantastic pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere! The staff are incredibly friendly, always smiling and attentive. The place is spotless and well-kept, making for an enjoyable and comfortable experience. Highly recommend!

Lovely pub, great food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Only visiting the area but wish we had a pub like this on my doorstep.

Called in for dinner with my little day. Such a nice place, friendly & comfy. Food was perfect. Thank you

We went to the rising star after a long climbing day and it was such a good decision! Very lovely pub with big outside area, extremely welcoming and friendly staff and the most perfect chips!

First visit since the refurb, great little pub with lovely beer garden, had scrummy Sunday roast, top job!

It's always good to come here. A community -run pub which never disappoints. Food is good and the beer is kept well.

Lovely to see this pub open after the local community worked together to keep it as a local, its light bright clean and airy lovely staff and great food we had today I would highly recommend. I'm an expert when it comes to a good lasagne and uou could tell it was made with quality ingredients not greasy and it was big I failed to finnish it

Really nice pub with great beer garden. We had lunch and the food was lovely and you could tell it was all fresh and homemade. The menu had a very good selection. Good choice of beers and very friendly service.

Just stopped for a quick pint after climbing at Wintours. Beer was good and place was friendly and well kept.

Lovely place nice food. very friendly service and customers. I left my watch while washing my hands and someone took it to the bar. the watch was returned to me. thank you

Food looked good but we only had drinks on this occasion. Bar staff were very busy.

Good good, nice place, friendly bar staff

Food amazing and staff so very friendly,atmosphere very chilled. Will be going back am amazing specials board.i had sea bass mouthwatering and my friend Lasagna perfect in every way Thanq x

Food was fantastic, service was impeccable, staff were lovely and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. Ate out with Family of 18 and food (although pre-booked) was timely and hot. Outside garden is cozy, near to Offa's Dyke and the lovely views accompanying it (3 minute or so walk down the road), indoor areas are clean and atmospheric. Large range of food and drink, both for adults and children, quality at a good price, both for pre booking and in pub purchase. Fantastic place to dine with a small or large group.

Great pub! Good selection of beers and a great atmosphere. Lovely beer garden, too.

5/5. Brilliant. The food was delicious and the service was so great. Excellent selections on the menu and behind the bar. Long may this gem of a pub thrive.

Currently visiting from Australia, having frequented the rising sun as a child and now being able to come back as an adult. This is an amazing pub, lovely food and lovely staff, will be back before we head home!

Good beer & a lunchtime Ploughmans

Fab food and super friendly local… we love this place

The pub we have been to near Chepstow

Food was lush and the staff very friendly and accommodating. Had Sunday roast 😋

Lovely community pub. Very well placed for climbing at Wintours Leap. Lost one star for me because it didn't have any alcohol free beers!!

Helpful friendly enjoyed our lunch

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Rising Sun, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome that instantly made us feel at home. The ambiance perfectly mirrors the community spirit, making it a true gem in the neighborhood. The food was outstanding, showcasing the finest local ingredients. It's clear that The Rising Sun takes great pride in sourcing their food and drink locally, which not only supports the community but also ensures the freshest and most flavourful experience for their guests. The staff at The Rising Sun are both efficient and friendly, striking the perfect balance between attentive service and genuine hospitality. What impressed us the most was the evident commitment to the community. This isn't just a pub; it's a gathering place where locals come together to enjoy great food, drinks, and company. This community-centric approach adds a unique and inviting charm that sets it apart from other establishments. Overall, The Rising Sun is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy top-notch food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It's a shining example of what a community pub should be, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Last minute table for seven sorted. The food was all delicious, above average for a pub. Lovely staff. Very happy, thanks.

Lovely experience. Food and service very good. Will definitely go again.

A welcoming little pub for a crisp post-climb pint

Great local pub and decent pub-style food. Great bar staff.

Excellent, proper pub. Real ale, amazing food, fab atmosphere. Definitely recommend booking for food though...

What a lovely pub, friendly staff, food amazing. If your driving past give it a go, honestly you won’t be disappointed And dogs allowed

Cosy country pub, owned and run by the local community, welcoming of all comers. Fantastically fresh cooked food, nice little kids' menu, coffee and cakes. Great friendly staff and top notch service.

Great first experience, will be coming back. Burgers we ordered were the best we've have had in a long time and at a competitive price.

First visit. Very warm welcome. Our steak & mushroom nightjar pie was delicious; meat very tender served with a generous helping of carrots; broccoli & chips. Sadly no room for a pudding. Very cosy pub with fire & friendly locals. Will certainly return.

Great little pub. Perfect for an after climb pint.

A friendly local pub with great atmosphere. Food is exceptional and definitely excellent value for money! So lucky to have it in the local area. Definitely check out the pub quiz on Tuesdays if you’re up for it!

Love this place. Friendly, warm and welcoming

Lovely community-owned pub that serves excellent food and a wide selection of drinks

Exceptional !! A great community owned pub which has a great atmosphere, home cooked food and very attentive friendly staff. We had a Sunday roast which was delicious. Real attention has been paid to getting the flavours right and sourcing quality local produce . Plus even though it was busy , which is a recommendation in its self , we were not kept waiting at all. Very impressive! Thank you .

First time here since the pub reopened. Great food with gluten- free options. Lunch with friends. We all enjoyed our mains and yummy puddings! Two had the mushroom risotto (creamy and tasty!) and one had the pie of the day with mash, veg and gravy. They said it was the best pie they've ever had! Beef Nightjar pie. We had gluten free sticky toffee pud with either ice cream or custard. The pudding was really light and the sauce was divine! One had chocolate brownie with ice cream, which they enjoyed. Will be back soon!

Had a very tasty pint of Nightjar stout after a long walk.

Very nice Sunday lunch,and nice beer.

Lovely local pub, run by the locals for the locals.

Absolute gem. Stopped in this eve for dinner and a pint, food was excellent (nachos for me & a burger for my partner). Great beer from wye valley brewery and a warm welcome. Lovely to learn that the community has taken this on after it sadly closed down and what a fantastic job they are doing of running it.

Lovely pub friendly staff, delious food

Pretty good for a pint after climbing.

Great Atmosphere, Local community , friendly staff... Quiz runners up last 2 weeks... ! " We'll be back " ( Next week. ) Reading up on local knowledge.

Really good place run and owned by the local community. Fresh and smart little gastro pub. Great start, keep growing and improving.

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch today. The best fish and chips we have eaten in a pub for a very long time. The nightjar pie was exceeding yummy. I can well recommend a visit, each meal is cooked to order so it's fresh and hot. Thank to the rising sun team. Terese

great outdoor seating areas, very dog friendly. Our Sunday roasts came quickly and the food was decent.

Quality little pub just where you need one.

Deliciously beautiful place to finish a day of climbing. Friendly service and the fries were mind blowing fluffy and crispy at the same time

Honestly the best chicken burger I have ever had. Service and atmosphere were great. Highly recommend!

Really great pub to come to after a climb, been here twice in a week and staff are so friendly, let us used toilet pre climb and was a lovely space to chill for drinks after.

Great Sunday lunch today, plenty to eat, would have liked the gravy separately but not an issue

What a wonderful find! Looking for a place to eat after visiting Chepstow Castle. Had almost given up and then we came across this gem. Great beer, amazing food and very friendly staff. Best chips I’ve ever eaten out. Amazing burgers, both veggie and meat. My husband had vegan bangers and mash which he said was delicious. Live in Bristol but will absolutely be visiting again!

They serve absolutely fantastic and delicious food, highly recommended! And very dog friendly which is a huge advantage if you travel with your furry child :)

Easily the best chicken burger I've had this year!

Lovely little pub with lovely beer

Great food in a community owned pub

This is a lovey traditional village pub serving great food and drinks. We had the Sunday roast which, I think to do well takes some skill. Usually pub roasts are a bit disappointing with overcooked veg and tasteless meat but ours was really lovely - full of flavour and perfectly cooked. We appreciated the extra pots of gravy too! Will definitely be back during the week to eat again.

Really nice place to stop and have a relaxing afternoon, evening and night. Has lovely tasty meals and a good atmosphere.

We visited The Rising Sun a couple of times after a tough days climbing. Unfortunately we didn’t eat, but the menu looked good with classic pub meals. Beer was clean and cold, we sat in the garden with our dogs on some lovely sunny days. We were pleased to see this pub alive, as it was derelict when we had last visited the area.

Fantastic food & service at the Rising Sun, the pork belly roast dinner was phenomenal 10/10 definitely recommend!

Great pub after a climb, glad to see it is open as the old climbing guides had it as being closed down. Has a climbers guest book inside, and a very very tasty wye valley ale on tap. I'll be back on my next climbing trip for sure. Long live the community pubs!!!

Popped in for some drinks. Busy for a Tuesday night as it was the pub quiz. Nice community pub

Lovely pub, great atmosphere! Owners were extremely kind.

Just reopened after being shut for about 10 years, and it's delightful to have it back. Now community owned, good selection of drinks and although we just missed the food and had to make do with a bag of crisps, the menu seems decent pub grub. Staff are lovely.

Stopped for a Sunday lunch and sat in the garden. Service was friendly and efficient. Sunday lunch was excellent, very tasty and plenty of food, even extra gravy. Recommended.

Lovely dog friendly pub.Grest food ,reasonable prices.

Good ambience and lovely to see a community pub supported by it's locals. As real ale drinker, I was pleased to see a selection of Wye Valley on draught. However, at £4.70 per pint for the one I choose, I certainly won't be back. This is a ludicrous price when you consider the average price around this area is £4 -£4.30

Great for recovery pint after climbing

Lovely pub with good service. Very clean and tidy.

Community owned pub with a good atmosphere and great food

Love the pub. The community are getting there with this place. However, it's a community pub and I just don't feel community in it. However, I wish them all well.

The BEST Sunday lunch, served my super friendly staff. Better to book to avoid disappointment. Dogs welcome 🙏

Lovely community pub with great beers.

Absolutely gorgeous, cosy pub, friendly staff, EXCELLENT food. I had the Beef Sunday Roast. The beef was cooked to perfection and the homemade yorkeshire puds 🤤... JUST WOW served with plenty of veg and gravy. Will definitely be back. My boyfriend and I love it here 👍🏻. Lovely warm welcome on arrival too.

Reopened today....fabulous venue I see no reason for it not to be successful going forward..it has the total support of the community with a great committee to support and develope the business ..if nearby please call in to support this fabulous village pub...

After 10 years it looks exactly how it was before

Iconic community pub - very special place

Wonderful, homely and welcoming village pub! Reopened and hopefully will stay open for the foreseeable thanks to the community. Excellent selection of drinks and food on its way at the end of the month. Visit this place and support the community pub 😀 Had food there this evening and it was really good! Highly recommended 👌

A community owned and refurbished pub nicely done up with a good atmosphere that deserves support. All power to the Woodcraft community landlords.

Warm welcome both times I have been in. The quiz nights are fab, great to have this gem of a pub close by.

We stopped in for a pint to see the renovations of this newly opened community pub. Very cozy, nice pub with a lot of drink options. No food is served yet but can't wait for the kitchen to open! Hopefully end November we'll be back. The only negative is the parking. It's street parking down narrow roads.

Very quiet and relaxing place and lovely new pub.

Popped in for a drink after a walk and was very happy with the selection and quality of beers (3 real ales) and the atmosphere was spot on. Never been before but they have done a great job refurbishing the pub, right mix between old and new.

First visit here. Great to see it open. Lovely place and very welcoming. Our dog was also welcomed and was given her own water bowl. We’ll certainly be back. 👍👍

Lovely friendly country pub that's open.

Amazing and cozy atmosphere.Great local drinks!

Superb refurb and reopening of this much loved village pub. A very welcoming place

Open at last. Well done all who got this local treasure reopened. Fantastic opening and plenty in.