The Rising Sun in Dover

Popped in for lunch yesterday, thought I’d treat my dad. Advised we had a dog said they would put us in the pool room, apparently someone had arrived previously and took our table (bit odd for a booking?). No matter the discreetly put us in the main restaurant. The pub/ restaurant is well decorated and maintained and what you’d expect of a country pub a nice environment to sit in.The starters took a while to come out but the mains followed quickly afterwards. I have to say the food was exceptional and the chef here is really top draw (I’m a bit of a foodie so I do get around a bit) I have the mussels and the duck breast the latter was cooked to perfection. The thing for me and the reason for dropping a star was I felt the front of house was lacking. There were only three tables in the main restaurant so not busy. My son wasn’t provided with a steak knife I waited a minute couldn’t see anyone so had to go to the bar, when the bill came I put my hand out to take it off of the waitress she ignored me and put it on the table (again odd) then lastly no one literally no one came to take payment….. waited ten mins and then paid at the bar on the way out.

Always enjoy the lovely food here. So cosy we all sat by the fire after lunch. Sunday roast was so good 😋😋

Lovely food and great beer. Nice atmosphere in a country pub without the need for music or football on a tv

Really lovely food! Great customer service

Had a lovely meal whilst visiting family in the area. Helpful obliging staff and delicious food 😋

Fantastic food & the loveliest staff. Probably one of the best roast dinners I’ve ever had . There was 4 of us and we all agreed it was such a great standard of service …we will be back !!!

Quiet country pub that's near to some lovely towns. Reasonably priced and staff very helpful. Nice river nearby

To add onto this review. We had my sister's wedding here on the 27th July and the staff went above and beyond. Emma was amazing, so attentive always smiling, nothing was to much trouble. The food was beautiful, cannot fault anything at all. The room was clean, spacious and just what we needed. Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere, kind and friendly staff nothing is to much trouble. Also fantastic venue for weddings.

Had not visited in several years but it is the Rising Sun continues to be a welcoming village pub. Loads of parking, lovely gardens and homely interior. Won't leave it so long for another visit.

I stopped in for some dinner and was made to feel so welcome. The staff were warm and friendly, I was immediately made feel at home. The food was great and very reasonable price. Thank you.

Walked in for a Sunday roast on the off chance, was met with a lovely warm welcome. Food arrived quickly and the roast beef was lovely and very generous ammonts. We really enjoyed our meal and would highly recommend. Thank you all

I stopped in during a long walk, got a friendly welcome and enjoyed a nice pint

Never had a bad meal here, food is always spot on, staff very friendly and helpful

Nice place to visit if you are local! Have regular bat and trap competition's too. Great fun

Wonderful meal, very polite staff and a beautiful place

My step son had his wedding there. We had a wonderful day. They chose to have a BBQ instead of a sit down meal and it was fantastic. We had burger's, steak, chicken and sausages plus various salads etc. For pudding there was fresh fruit, cheesecakes, chocolate cake, strawberries, lemon meringue and lemon drizzle cake. Plus cream if you wanted it. The staff were very very helpful and friendly. Couldn't fault the venue at all, but if I had to find fault with something it would be the parking. The car park is very small. Apart from that a smashing place.

The burger was very tasty but unfortunately the desserts left a lot to be desired. We did mention this to the staff when we paid.

Lovely meal. Good vegetarian menu. Great service and reasonable price 👏 We eat in the pub. I've no idea what it's like as a hotel

Friendly pub however food not good. Restaurant was almost empty. My scampie was so dry, the chips overcooked and tiny. Tartar sauce in a sachet, no offer of peas. My husband had a meat pie, crust was really thick and not cooked and meat really gristly. Shame as a nice pub and staff but for money not good.

Haven’t visited in a while. Everything as expected. Warm welcome great food, staff attentive but not intrusive. Food delicious, nothing too much trouble - thank you we will be back very soon