The Rising Sun Alehouse & Kitchen in East Hertfordshire

Fantastic beer straight from the barrel. A must visit pub if you are in the area

Great real ale pub. Does not do food. No TV's just old fashion conversation.

Great real ales and very friendly staff. Long may bars like this continue.

Sadly no longer food served in a regular basis. But the beer is second to none. Log fire in the winter. Super cool in the summer. What is not to love

Great atmosphere. Good place to go No food pub.

A pub like a pub should be - great atmosphere, lovely service, fantastic ales.

Lovely place to meet up with friends

A diamond in the rough. If you’re a real ale lover this place is for you. Great choice on gravity. I had the JHB and a Tring Amber, both tasty AF.

Very nice landlady, very helpful and a cosy little pub

Nice country pub, real ales available, food looked good but we haven't sampled yet

I was staying locally, visiting from Spain, and fancied a pint and a Sunday lunch. Was sad to see the pub open for drinks only!

Small friendly family run and owned pub selling a selection of local beers and real ales.

Great little pub with a good selection of real ales.

this is my local pub and the real ales have always been cinsistently good 😊

Great place for ale straight from the barrel, well managed and kept, thank you

We had a lovely time in here. Friendly people and beer was good. Rose prosecco was lovely and cold. Good luck to you with starting over again since the covid. Lord and lady briggs. Xx

We really liked this pub, the bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the ales available. Will definitely head there again when out for a evening walk.

Great Ale choice. Only one lager on draught but plenty of bottled lager to choose from. Lovely local atmosphere.

Yippee - the rising sun is open and the beer is as fantastic as always. Garden is new and improved with lovely chairs and tables. Well worth a visit....... Lauren, Gary and Sharon always offer the warmest welcome.....

Welcoming as usual dispite certain restrictions but normality hopefully in sight. Hubby said the JHB ale was first class

Excellent real ale pub. Well kept Tring and Oakham ales and helpful friendly staff. I'll visit again.

We have been visiting this pub for years. Lauren is an extremely efficient and friendly bar person. My husband loves the JHB

Tasty Ales and authentic interior make this place a nice experience for visitors.

Cosy real ale pub with snugs and bar snacks. Local and chilled

Nice pub in the centre of this hamlet. Did really great BBQ for the scarecrow & bicycle fete a couple of weeks ago.

I only had some snack style outdoor food there. The staff offered a warm welcome and the food was good. We visited on scarecrow weekend.

Really lovely friendly pub. Good choice of cask ale. Just to warn you, they only take cash.

Following on from the very rude previous review ( a personal attack not linked to the food). I have to say that we had a wonderful crab, crayfish and avocado sandwich on seedy bread - shared as it was huge. Served by a lovely friendly staff. A great find and a fantastic lunch time treat

Visited restaurant with two young kids today, landlady came over and very rudely told our kids to be quite as disturbing local drinkers who were much louder. When we realised this wasn’t a joke we asked her to come over at which time I told her she was very rude and she told us to not come back. Moral to the Story is... if you have kids don’t visit. The dragon landlady only like local drinkers. Never come across such a horrible restaurateur?? Or maybe just bog standard barmaid

Another wonderful dining experience. Birthday Sunday lunch, perfect in every way, Outstanding food once again from Lewis and James, excellent friendly service provided by Daisy and her team of young ladies and a warm welcome as ever from Sharon and Garry. Cannot recommended this gem of a village pub/restaurant enough.

Very good real ale and interesting menu to match. Small but welcoming. Will go again

Very nice food and a great service.

Fab Sunday roast and friendly staff

While staying at the nearby golf hotel, i fancied a walk and decent pub ale & meal; i came across this lovely recently refurbished local pub. Greeted by a friendly run team who definitely look after their ales and patrons i would definitely recommend paying a visit to this well run friendly establishment.

How terrific to have this tiny little gem so near me. I took a gluten sensitive friend for Sunday lunch. We had the best roasts ever and delicious starters too. The menu is particularly attractive and there is choice for everyone - veggies, pescies etc. I told them in advance about the gluten issue and they were attentive and accommodating. The very best thing about this venue is the excellence of all elements of each dish. What a chef. Please keep this standard up and you will have such success. I'm back shortly!

Popped in for a pint, great little pub that's been renovated very nicely.

A cosy newly opened little restaurant above a terrific pub. Great, personable service, terrific food

A lovely pub with wonderful food and a very good menu

So having eaten dinner twice at this lovely little restaurant, both times it was absolutely amazing, it was time to give the much talked about Sunday lunch a go. Needless to say was not disappointed! We went with two other couples who hadn’t dined there before and they could not fault a thing. Once again fabulous food, excellent wine and as ever friendly and outstanding service. Thanks to you all for such a wonderful time, again. Excited to hear that a new lunch menu for some weekdays and Saturday is about to be launched, looks like another visit is in order!

Have eaten here a number of times now and can't fault the food. Superb fresh food beautifully cooked. Always look forward to my next visit

We dined here based on a recommendation. We weren't disappointed. 24 covers only in 2 rooms upstairs. Small and quite intimate. Good service. Absolutely stunning food. I had crayfish cocktail for starter, lamb for mains and stocky toffee pudding for desert. The crayfish wad sooooooo tasty. The lamb was pink and cooked to perfection. The desert was awesome. We were given bread with a garlic and herb butter to start along with a smallvbreadcrumb fish ball something. Complimentary and a lovely touch. The overall experience was really positive. With 2 or 3 bottles of wine the bill for 2 was ££100. Not bad for superb food. We will be back!

We have been popping in here for years back to when they did food before. The upstairs restaurant is beautifully and really cosy. The food is delicious and we are coming back, soon .

We tried the Sunday roast on recommendation of a friend and it didn’t disappoint. Great food, great service, and a lovely cosy setting. I look forward to going back to sample the rest of the menu. The cauliflower cheese in particular was lovely.

Amazing food, great service! The best vegetarian roast I’ve come across and my partner really enjoyed the beef. Would definitely recommend!

Amazing food and a great service! Best roast dinner around 👍🏻

Fantastic reL ales downstairs. Upstairs there is a small menu, but every dish on it is exceptional. Highly recommended. It is small so booking is advisable.

My parents took us here for dinner. I have known of the pub for years, but I think they have only recently started doing food. The dining room is upstairs on two sides. It is quite small, but in a cosy way. The menu is fairly short but with some good options, I had the crab as a starter, it was really tasty and the fish and chips for my main, again they were excellent, good fat chips and crispy batter. I was too full for a pudding, but two of our party had the cheesecake which was a good sized portion and delicious by all accounts. I certainly recommend this place and hope to be back soon.

Fabulous beer and fabulous food. 10/10

We were recommended by friends to try the new restaurant upstairs at the Rising Sun Alehouse in High Wych. Always looking for decent food and service in our area we couldn't wait to try and we were not disappointed! Before I even talk about food, the service was impeccable. What a pleasant change from the norm we're quite often used to in local establishments! It is very small. I think only a total of 24 covers so I imagine you will need to book in advance. It is currently open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday and lunchtime, Sunday. They do not serve food at lunchtime but hopefully, that will come soon. They have a small set menu which we like as we know everything is fresh and changes with the seasons. We were given a 'muse bouche' of deep fried camembert with mayonaise and fresh crusty bread with smoked cheese and chive butter. Divine! We probably ate too much bread! We both had crayfish, crab starter and curried monkfish for mains. The monkfish was delicious and quite large! On the next table, someone had cod loin with risotto and they appeared to be loving that too. My only feedback would be to perhaps griddle the tomato bread served with the crayfish rather than it seemed, deep fried. Saves on a few calories? I'm sure as time goes on they will take on feedback from other reviewers on a few little picky things. We had no room for the pudding but they looked fabulous. The SA white Sauvignon by the glass was both reasonable and very nice. Altogether a great meal and we wish them all the luck and will be back soon.

Fantastic staff fantastic beer and a great chef

Well done for this popular venue. Unfortunately not 5star. Seemed expensive for lunch. Scotch egg was ok but needed salad or something to balance very rich dish.

Have frequented this lovely little village pub for a number of years and the newly established restaurant is the icing on the cake. Was celebrating a family birthday and had a wonderful time every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. Lauren’s attention to every little detail shines through creating a cozy and relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy Lewis’s mouthwatering dishes. Every member of staff was welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Can’t wait to visit again and the word is out that the Sunday lunches are also as amazing. The only reason we have given it 5 stars is because there is not a six star rating option!

Had a lovely meal here, excellent food although menu is a tad small, all home made food, nice and cozy

Went with my son for Sunday lunch. We both had roast beef which was the tastiest and most tender meat l can ever remember eating. The vegetables were fresh and perfectly cooked. The service was friendly and efficient. The Rising Sun is definitely worthy of 5 stars and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I will certainly be back soon.

Dinner with friends who live locally but we haven’t seen for a while. They booked at a place we thought was just a hard core real ale pub. It’s not. It’s changed. Beer still straight from the barrel but upstairs now a delightfully done out restaurant. Crayfish salad or Scotch Egg starters amongst others were great. Main courses just as good. Sticky Toffee pudding excellent. Try their Guinness and pop corn ice cream. Can’t wait to go back and try their Sunday lunch.

What can we say high end restaurant quality food at pub prices. Sensational! We will be back and would highly recommend!

Second visit, great service and great food. Supported by having great real ales. Restaurant space upstairs in quaint and initmate.

Lovely pub always with good beer. New restaurant upstairs serving good food with fantastic service.

This is recently opened so we decided to try it. Lovely food and really nice staff. I would definitely recommend it.

Lovely venue, excellent service and superior food....a significantly good meal highly recommend it, will definitely return soon

This pub has the best real ales, wines etc.. you will find anywhere. All served in a proper old style pub, with a great atmosphere & friendly staff. Then there’s the food....separated from the main drinking areas, the restaurant is amazing. The decor is classy, modern yet traditional with a vintage feel. It really is a lovely environment to have a great meal. The food is just incredible, the best Sunday roast I’ve ever eaten, and the menu throughout the week is sensational. Don’t bother going somewhere expensive up town, support the local & treat yourself to something very special, guarantee it’ll blow you away!

We’ve been waiting for a while to try this place...and we weren’t disappointed at all. The service and food were faultless. Great atmosphere, especially when the Carol singers downstairs popped in to share a festive song. Upstairs in the restaurant, it felt spacious and welcoming. We’ll be back soon for more

This pub restaurant it one of the best I’ve eaten and drunk in great fresh food and beer and the staff are very friendly and the service was second to none if you want a romantic meal this is the place. And the price is very for the quality of food and very good beer and wine.

I only go to see Lauren. Other than that the beer is lovely. Food is awesome and the crisps are crunchy. I like coming out and walking home through the forest. Great day out

Wow - what a culinary experience....The newly opened restaurant at the Rising Sun is an example of how great food can taste (as well as look) - the diverse menu met both of our needs - my Veggie meal was truly wonderful... Although the actual restaurant is upstairs - as my husband has reduced mobility we booked a table in the snug area which was just far enough away from the main pub to make it really cosy...as we looked at the menu we were offered an amuse bouche (yummy) and a plate of chunky break with cheese infused butter (again yummy ) The food and wine that followed was a total joy - the service was outstanding, and the whole evening was one of the best dining experiences that we have had in a while.....Huge Thanks to Lauren, Lewis and the team - we will be booking again soon

Just had a fantastic Sunday roast Beef at the newly opened Rising Sun Resturant.pint of Real ale then seared Mackerel for starters and the best roast beef I've had in years a great bottle of Malbec all at a very reasonable price.Dont tell everyone!!!

I tried the newly-opened restaurant last weekend and the food was some of the best I have had in a very long time.

Many of us were staying at the Manor of Groves in Harlow. We took a short walk where we found a warm and inviting place for a variety of beers, crisps (potato chips). We enjoyed this venue very much. It is a treasure that you can enjoy if you are around Harlow and especially if you are near the Manor of Groves Resort area.

Visited the newly opened restaurant above the pub - amazing high quality food from a great new chef. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Newly opened restaurant in the pub. They have never served food before but oh my what fantastic food. Upstairs has been converted into restaurant and has been done so well! Great fresh food very well priced. We will be returning.

Great little new restaurant above the long established.pub, Excellent food and I'll bet it won't be long before you have to book in advance. Car park immediately across the road. We recommend it.

New restaurant area opened upstairs this week which we tried for Sunday lunch. It was the best meal we have had in many years (beautifully presented and exceptionally tasty) and the service and ambience was also excellent. Cannot recommended highly enough.

What a find. Newly opened restaurant above the pub. Quirky decor, great food. Can’t wait to go back!!!

Great little pub,still under renovation on visiting but some cracking ales - straight from the barrel, friendly staff and customers. A group of musicians were jamming on the night and this added to the experience greatly. Only crisps and nuts so just a wonderful drinkers pub in no need of diners to keep it full. There's an Indian a few yards away if you need to eat. That looked busy but not tried on this occasion.

Nice surroundings. Pleasant environment

Very nice, traditional local pub which had a great atmosphere inside and friendly staff. Our friends who live in the area told us that it was know for its ales. My husband tried a few and very much liked them.

The rising Sun deserves its reputation as an outstanding real ale pub, but is also a very pleasant and comfortable environment.

Cracking traditional pub with an ever changing selection of guest ales. Very welcoming staff and friendly regulars.

Delightful village pub friendly cosy and the dog loves it to !

Great pub, friendly staff and customers. Very good prices. Inside, not Ur usual layout but very interesting and works well. Parking in public carpark over the road which is free. Outside seating areas. Connection to their WiFi available.

Friendly traditional village pub. Very quaint.

If you want a proper pub with a good choice of draught beers, and good hosts, and great atmosphere. Then this is for you.

You won't get a better pint of beer anywhere. A proper pub with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.

Excellent real cask ale pub. The best real ales in Essex in my opinion, and I'm a brewer. Friendly owners and locals. A real gem of a pub! :)

Great beer, wonderful staff, plenty of local interaction, nice atmosphere.

Great local - CAMRA pub of the year

Friendly local pub in a quiet village just outside of Sawbridgeworth, that clearly take pride in well kept real ale served on gravity. We tried the Tring Colleys Dog and Oakham Citra, and they were both in absolutely spot on condition. Two other ales on gravity as well. Pub has modern decor, but still feels homely. I definitely plan to go back.

I have reviewed this pub before and still totally love the beer and the welcoming atmosphere, so for my husband birthday I arranged a surprise party for him - Sharon the landlady, arranged a beautiful buffet with food of my choice and Lauren, (daughter and co manager) who is a maker of fine patisserie by profession make the most wonderful themed cake. The theme was "calendar boys" as my husband and 12 other men of a certain age had posed ( in a very tasteful way) for a calendar to raise funds for the Essex Air Ambulence.............this pub really brings the community together and welcomes everyone who wishes to sample so very well kept beer. A real Jewel in the crown of public houses

Popped in here for a few drinks when staying at a nearby hotel. From the outside it looks a bit of a dump and first impression on entering isn't much better however it turnout out to be a lovely little micro brewery pub full of friendly locals and even friendlier staff. We tried a range of ales and beers which was all very good indeed. Just goes to show - don't judge a book by its cover!!

Great selection of real ales straight from the barrel in a good old fashioned boozer. No food other than bar snacks

What a find. Lovely little pub with a good selection of ales straight from the cask. All racked up and ready to go behind the bar. Nice and friendly too.

We popped in for a quick drink before meeting friends elsewhere. What a cute find! A small intimate setting with friendly bar staff and locals. We will pop in again sometime.

Great beer from barrels behind the bar (not pumps) Family run and very friendly. Doesn't sell food which is a plus if you just want a quality drink - who needs the smell of chip fat........

A uniquely adult attraction enjoyed by both sexes. The best beer straight from the barrel for miles. Ex locals return year after year to experience the sadly diminishing experience of an English beer house (traditional opening hours, only food available are bar snacks) at least 4 ales on tap at any one time, don't expect a range of lagers

Well known locally as the premier real ale venue, it never disappoints with the quality and variety of its beers. These days the pub itself is pleasant as well and much more conducive to mixed company rather than the blokes drinking haunt that it used to be!

If you enjoy going to a pub to drink good beer then the Rising Sun is well worth a visit. Parking is plentiful in the Village Hall car park opposite the pub. There is a list of current beers which doesn't change that often perhaps because they are good and the pub is frequented by a very regular group of locals who have their favourites and in many cases their own ale jugs into which it is served. Seating is limited at the weekend and there is no food at all so you can drop in have a very good pint and move.

The pub is very small and finding a table isn't easy in busy times. The place is often darker than it needs to be, as staff turn off lights in quiet times where people are not sitting.

One of the best pubs anywhere, not just locally. Wonderful old school atmosphere and the beer is always wonderful. Deserves all the praise but please stay away..!!!

Friendly venue with an ever changing list of lovely beers - they often have various offerings from Oakham and other great, innovative brewers. We haven't eaten here but love to drop in for a quick pint when we're passing. Friendly and cozy

we have been frequenting this charming pub for over a year now and thought it was time to write a review.The staff are always welcoming and friendly.The beers are excellent.It is a local pub with lots of regulars but they all make you welcome.No food served here as yet but i think they might be some lunchtimes soon.