The Rising Sun Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Had the chicken curry which was very tasty; nice chunks of chicken and mango chutney and all reasonably priced. Nice venue with music playing, Space Cowboys who were very good. Only fault was only 1 poppadom and no naan. For a few pence the meal would have gone from nice to excellent. Missed a trick there i think. Overall ok and we would both definitely go back.

Lovely local pub, friendly atmosphere and cosy feeling.

It’s a very interesting little, cosy pub that must date back a few hundred years; and although I’ve not tried the food it always seems to be busy serving so that’s a good sign.

Went down to the Riser for Sunday lunch as just heard that they had started doing roasts again, was not disappointed. We were welcomed warmly and seated near the patio doors. I would suggest booking in advance as the venue is small but olde worlde. Our lunch came out hot, freshly cooked and very delicious, this was only their second week and if they keep this standard up they will do very well. Two of us had a three meat dinner and the meats were very tasty and cooked to perfection, the veg were fresh and not pre cooked or frozen,proper veg. The food was plentiful, so no complaints from us four.

An almost hidden little gem. Very helpful & went out of way to supply food after we were let down elsewhere. Very traditional with friendly "locals'. Below Gunnislake but worth 2min detour if you like a genuine village pub. Great value too!

The staff were very welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. If your every here make sure you pop in for a drink or two

Lovely pub , Staff very friendly, food very good basic but good. Reasonable price too. Would visit again

I was revisiting the area on a business trip and decided to pop in for a drink. The prices were extortionate! The lady behind the bar who I can only presume was the new landlady due to being deep in paperwork - didn’t acknowledge me for a good 5 minutes and had very little people skills, when I was finally asked what I would like and I received my drink it was almost room temperature. Being a smoker myself I understand that you may want to pop outside to have the occasional cigarette however it is very unhygienic to then continue serving straight after without washing your hands. Can’t say I’ll be returning. Such a shame, used to a very lovely friendly local pub.

Lovely local pub. Very atmospheric. Friendly staff and locals. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely pub , my first time going. Great atmosphere and lovely people. Didn't get a chance to try the food yet but will go again

Nice pub, thanks for the great time👍

Lovely country pub, stopped for a drink

Local pub. Good service, great selection of beers, got Rattler 🤓. Quaint old Cornish pub. Go.

On a damp Christmas eve, we had lunch of Pheasant curry, Prawn Baguettes and fresh tomato soup. Baguettes not actually on menu. Very friendly staff and customers. Everyone spoke to us. Warm and welcoming.

Great pub, roaring fire, good beer

One of the most expensive pubs in Cornwall

Hard to find the location and accessing the car park isnt easy to start with, after a few drinks a challenge, need to trim the hedges to make it easier to leave the premises. Good food and decent portion sizes, can’t complain great value for money and full of locals on quiz night fun location. Be great in the summer sitting out side.

If you want a place where everyone knows your name.... We visited for Sunday Lunch. Really friendly staff. Really nice food. Endless veg and meat that tasted of meat. The red cabbage and the cheese sauce - awesome. We will be visiting again.

Awesome Sunday Roast, beef, roast potatoes & vegetables cooked to perfection & the red cabbage was to die for.. definitely reccomend

We went there the other night as on holiday, what a lovely little pub, in good beer guide, so wasn’t surprised the beer was excellent, staff really friendly, good pub atmosphere, basic pub food, would totally recommend!

Just had a pub roast at the rising sun in Gunnislake beside only be give 3 potatoes one of the best pub roasts I've had in a long while

We were visiting Cornwall to deliver our son to a friend's wedding, with no other way for him to get there during a rail strike. It was a very long, wearisome journey - to and fro from Wiltshire. A comfortable watering hole was desperately needed! Thank heavens for google maps, which took us to the Rising Sun. It's clearly a pub that caters to locals, but we were made welcome by everybody there. It's one of those places that is quirky, traditional, and full of character, and we absolutely loved it. The location is hidden away down narrow lanes, but it really is worth searching out. The welcome is warm, and the food and drink are very good. I would return without hesitation....

Lovely to sit out in the beer garden on a balmy September evening

Felt at home very nice out and bar staff. Catered for r family needs thanks again

Too expensive . Will not go back . Quaint off track old pub with valley and wooded views . Car park accessible with a 4x4 if the road outside is full.

Great food and superb service as always.

This is a lovely old country pub full of character and friendly people but I'm afraid I can't say the same about the food. We had a roast dinner there last Summer which was probably the worst roast we have had and said we wouldn't eat there again. But we were invited by friends to join them for dinner and we didn't want to say no. But I wish we had as it was very poor yet again. We both had the steak and ale pie. The meat was dry, no gravy in the pie, doubt if had any ale in it . . . and potatoes??? A jug of 'gravy' was served with it which just tasted like cheap gravy granules added to water and a few token frozen chips . . . rubbish!!!

We live in Gunnislake and took visiting family here. The food has always been good. The service is friendly. This pub is the heart of the village where locals meet regularly and visitors are always welcome. This is how an English pub should be

Pubs don't get any better than this place

I don't think the photos online do this little pub justice. The views from the garden across the Tamar valley are fabulous and inside is the quintessential olde world pub. We sat outside as it was a lovely summer's day but I imagine it's a cosy place to sit by the fire in the winter. Didn't eat so can't comment on food but good selection of beers, had a nice pint of Legend and another of Sea Fury. If you happen to arrive by train beware the ENORMOUS, almost-vertical Stony Lane to get back to the station. You'll certainly feel it in your calves!

Good atmosphere stunning views across the tamar valley

Had a lovely drink, dinner and a chat, gluten free burger was no problem for my coeliac wife. Felt most welcome and dogs are similarly treated.

Over a quarter of a mile outside Gunnislake on Calstock Road, this is in a very pastoral setting. Some of the menu choices were not available, and I went for the chicken curry. Service was prompt and the curry very good. Washed down with a couple of pints of Jail Ale. If you are using the train as I did, beware, nearby Stony Lane (nicely resurfaced) is very steep, and I mean steep. Give yourself plenty of time for a few 'breathers' on the way up!

Travelled up on a Fri over 5hrs so booked in advance. Tired hungry & thirsty arrived at 6.25 pm, pub very busy, pointed to a corner of the pub by bar staff, table covered in dirty plates & glasses & no chairs. No attempt to clear table by staff & mention of no chairs met by shrug of shoulders. Clearly popular pub but couldn’t care less rudeness means our week stay in the area meant we took our custom elsewhere. 🤷🏻‍♂️

They stopped serving food at 3pm on a Sunday but I thought I'd check it out and maybe have a tea or snacks, maybe a local ale. I arrived inside and it took a good while for the server to even look at me. No greeting though; just went back to ignoring me. Rather than standing around like a lemon I went outside and sat in their rather comfortable outdoor patio (nice if you're still being responsible and trying to avoid SARS-CoV-2!). I hung out there for a good hour or two. Servers came and went (though still none greeted me). Eventually I left. I guess they don't want business? 🤷‍♀️

Popped in here after ringing the bells at St Andrews church. A very welcoming pub. Great landlady and locals. Perfect selection of real ales especially Sea Fury and Legend. First time I’ve seen them on tap at the same time in any pub. Made a great end to a good night

Wow,when you walk through the door you know you're stepping back in time. Low beams,nice cosy areas and it's even candlelit! Great staff and food too.

Lovely pub, really enjoyed my Monday night, great staff and great music,,

wonderful little pub so welcoming they make you feel like youve come home

Stunning old pub, built 1790 and it looks it inside. Not much space though but the views are stunning.

A proper pub, just as they should be. Good beers, good food and, above all, lovely people behind the bar.

What a pub should be. I was meeting a friend from up country for lunch. Chose the Rising Sun from TripAdvisor and it was perfect, warm, friendly and comfortable. Good menu and good beer. I only wish it were closer to me in North Cornwall, but I shall definitely be back.

A fabulous village pub. Great character and very friendly atmosphere. Landlord and staff very accommodating. Good pub menu at reasonable prices. Coos selection of ale and cider. Well behaved dog friendly.

Great pub, good beers lots of live music

Best roast I've had in a long time.

Cracking boozer, well off the beaten track, although if walking to the local railway station, its one hell of a steep and long climb to get back, so good luck!!

Went for a quick bite, food was ok but i had a side missing. Too hard to complain as was outside with dogs on my own so lived without it.

Absolutely wonderful! Friendly staff and Amazing choice of drinks!... The atmospheric interior, gives you the feeling of being somewhere in Devon/ Cheshire/Wales.... Just Lovely!

Very friendly atmosphere,and made to feel welcome,lovely meal

Nice people, staff were really nice and accommodating, food was real pub food, and was really nice indeed, big menu, would recommend the Rising Sun for food or just a few at the bar.

Great entertainment on a live band night

Lovely quaint little pub. Reasonable outside beer garden area. Dj playing LPs on a double deck was nostalgic and entertaining. Food looked amazing.

Great rustic little pub. My first visit was met with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Decent beer, plus live music on designated evenings from local musicians. I had a great evening there.

Lovely little country pub. Great selection of ales and a couple of musicians in the back garden. What could be better?

Great evening at the monthly quiz tonight. Well done Freya for taking over from Paul fir the evening.

Fun pub, always something going on. Good pub food.

Friendly welcome as visitors to the area on holiday. Great value selection of 4 real ales to choose from. Basic pub grub for a reasonable price.

Called in today for a bite to eat as we’re touring around Great service lovely food looks like a fabulous local Thank you

Are there two Rising Sun's? We were looking forward to going here after reading the great reviews. I love visiting quaint pubs and this sounded like it was oozing with quaint local charm. Husband popped in to check Sunday Dinners were being served and the Inn was dog friendly. Came out and said the staff behind the bar said they don't do Sunday Dinner but have chicken or beef with Mediterranean vegetables. Not really what we'd expected so we panicked we'd got the wrong place and went elsewhere for a traditional Sunday Dinner.

Staff were wonderful, very accommodating and friendly. Eight of us popped in for an evening meal, the food was really tasty and the pub has a wonderful atmosphere. Great landlord and landlady, great beer, even great locals! Will definitely go again when we're in the area.

The staff at the Risers have gone above & beyond in regards to my stepdad, Steve Jaggard’s, passing. All the family appreciate so much for the support & care & outpouring of love for one that will be missed dearly. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Brilliant pub, lovely beer & fabulous staff. 💖💖

Food excellent, staff helpful and friendly

Hard to find a decent proper pub and this one's more than decent! Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping in for a pint ☺️

Lovely village pub, good food and friendly staff

Lovely small traditional pub..Nice little garden ,fantastic views,,great 🍺 beer and food...

Best pub in Gunnislake, if not Cornwall

Called in today looking for a Sunday Roast and was not disappointed. Great to have local Topside of Beef and lots of vegetables and a big gravy boat and even a pot of cheese sauce! Friendly, helpful staff in a wonderful, proper pub. Will be back again to this place, as it's full of character.

Really nice old fashioned country pub with a log fire, nice service and good beer. Live music regularly performing too. Take care on the path to the outside loo in the dark - uneven steps! Good outside area to sit and view Morwelham Crags whilst imbibing. Haven't tried the food yet but it looks good.

Visiting on the ale trail, went back with the family. Great pub! With the open fire for winter and plenty of stable outdoor seating and cover for the summer (with a view) - a place I'd highly recommend to visit. For lunch, dinner or an ale session! Welcoming attentive staff to top it all off.

Visiting a friend and he brought me along to an open mic night here. Everyone was super friendly as soon as we walked in, beers were reasonably price and food was of a high standard. Landlord was also very welcoming. Excellent darts set up there too with a Winmau Blade5 board, Winmau surround, Target lighting and a proper oche! Whenever I'm next in the area, I will 100% be revisiting.

Really friendly and atmospheric pub Had Open Mic on Monday which was fantastic. Food is amazing, menu is limited but definitely worth giving it a go. Thanks to Megan for the great service and welcoming vibe. If your are in the area I recommend The Rising Sun.

Such a lovely place to stop off. Always welcoming staff

Went for a Roast on Sunday which was lovely and also I was able to get a takeaway roast for my ill mother which she really enjoyed great welcoming locals engaging with us and big fireplace we will be going back to try the evening meals and events more in the future

It's my sisters local. Very friendly pub with great atmosphere.

Terrific atmosphere and great selection of beverages. We went for the open mic night and it was great fun. Lots of talented local musicians. Friendly bar staff too.

We had an absolutely stunning Sunday lunch yesterday at this quaint pub. The food was delicious. We both had turkey. It was served with roast potatoes, carrots, leeks and cauliflower. Service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. Couldn't eat a dessert as we were both full. Would definitely recommend it.

Great food & wonderful staff. We fell upon this pub on a weekend away & we would travel to go back. A real treat of a pub

Our local! Brilliant since it's under new management. Billy and Michelle are working very hard to make the pub a very welcoming and friendly place . Great food,drink and entertainment. Come and see for yourselves, you won't be disappointed.

One of the best little pubs in the Tamar Valley.

Warm pub with a great atmosphere and friendly locals.

Very warm welcome and a very good Sunday lunch.

Great quirky little pub, with a very friendly atmosphere. Roaring log burner and a great pint.

A sunny Saturday morning - great to be able to sit outside at the very end of October and enjoy the view across the valley. Quick friendly service in the bar. When the baguettes came, one cheese and pickle and other other tuna and mayonnaise, they were disappointing. They were long and well-filled, but they were bare on the plate with a small bowl of crisps - no salad garnish, no napkins, no cutlery and the baguettes were bendy, not crusty. It's a gem of a pub potentially, but they need someone with a sympathy for food in the kitchen.

Open mic night on Mondays is worth a visit, food is fantastic.

Very nice place, well kept. Friendly staff and a good selection on offer.

A fantastic little pub tucked away down a country lane but well signposted on the main road, recieved a warm welcome by the staff, would recommend a visit if your in gunninslake.

Quirky country pub, tucked away down a bendy road, good customer service, great veiws of country side

Great place to eat out. Delicious food at excellent prices. Rave reviews from everyone at our table for both mains and desserts. A big thank you to chef Natalie.

Beautiful old pub with friendly service; Natalie’s pies were huge and delicious.

Wonderful pub, great food, wide selection of drinks, friendly staff, amazing setting, amd dog friendly!

The pub has lovely new owners who deliver a really nice welcome. It has also had an extensive makeover recently.I just have to write about the food! I ordered a rump steak, cooked blue. When it arrived it had tue wow factor. The steak was a great size and cooked to perfection. It arrived with home made onion rings in a lovely golden batter. Many onion rings have nothing inside but these had good rings of onion inside. The chips were also home made from potato. Large size with some crunch on the outside but plenty of potato left. The mushrooms were offered as plain, with garlic, or with garlic and Stilton cheese stuffing. I went for the garlic and Stilton. They were delicious! The meal also came with peas. There was an option for sauces as well. The cost of this was £14.95. In honesty, I have paid upwards of £20 in some “quality” restaurants, both locally and in Plymouth and not had such great food, so don’t be put off by the cheap price. My food was excellent. Whilst we were there we saw homemade pizzas delivered to a table and they looked fab also. Looked to me like even the base was homemade fresh. We saw numerous customers served whilst there and all let out a wow when their food arrived. Billy (the owner chef) has such a great smile when the food is delivered and so many compliments come from it. The pub is now full of pleasant customers and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, as are the staff. Billy cooks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so great food is guaranteed those days for sure. Am going back tomorrow to try the Sunday roast. Can’t wait.Thanks for the lovely evening and food!

We visited for a wedding meal we had a side area all to ourselves and they decorated the area beautifully. Nothing was too much for them. All the food was lovely and cooked fresh. The chocolate cake and chocolate chip brownie was delicious. They went above and beyond for all 13 of us. Prices were very reasonable. We will be coming back. We also enjoyed some local talent with live music in the evening Thankyou to all the staff we had a great time.

Good range of beers,seating available inside and outside.Pleasant country pub.

Visited this 17th century inn today, which hasnt lost its old world charm. Had one of Natalie's specials from the menu, all home cooked with good quality ingredients. The scotch eggs were made with free range eggs, honey coated sausage meat surrounded by a tasty piece of smoked bacon, accompanied by home made chips and garnish, with home made cherry pie and ice cream to follow. Natalie was her usual charming self and was very attentive and welcoming to all her guests. We shall return.

I took 13 people to this pub for dinner, 7 adults and 6 children. We were given an area to ourselves and Natalie and Amelia looked after us . The food was good, fresh and well cooked by Natalie and we were ALL of us impressed. 4 members of the group are dairy and soya intolerant but that wasn't a problem for Natalie. This restaurant cater for every taste. Empty plates all round mostly which was very pleasing as in other places there is always too much food, leading to waste. Natalie knows how much is needed. She is a professional.They gave us a high chair too.

Son home for a flying visit. Paid a visit last night for some food... Wish we'd gone sooner. Lovely welcoming pub and Natalie's food was soooo good. You can taste the love! We'll be back soon. Was a real treat. Thank you all🤗

Lovely local pub with great atmosphere and lots of local ales, Thursday Curry night is a must! Very friendly staff and great food, well worth a visit.

We were on holiday in the area, popped in for a late lunch and a drink and were blown away with the quality of the food. The staff were very helpful and friendly and we were left wishing that it was our local. Lovely place and atmosphere. Will definitely be back whenever we are around this way. Five stars

Staff at the Tamar Trails centre recommended we eat at this rustic pub with spectacular views from the beer garden. What an excellent recommendation it was. Natalie, a local lady who has recently taken over the food side of the business, makes the most wonderful food. All made from scratch. Perfectly seasoned. A real depth of flavour. A proper cook. We had homemade gammon, leek and cheese pie, chicken vindaloo (properly toasted spices without unnecessary scorching heat), real chips, homemade sticky toffee pudding and chocolate fudge cakes. Natalie also rustled up real sausages, real mash and gravy for our fussy little one. I rarely write reviews but Natalie’s care and fantastic food really deserve every support.

Lovely pub and wonderful friendly staff. We have just eaten here this evening and the food was outstanding. Proper home cooked food, made with care and love. Nat takes great pride in her menu and serves it with enthusiasm. Happy to cater for anything. We had homemade pies and sausage plait. All generous portions and incredibly tasty. Finished off with a home made chocolate fudge cake which was off the scale. Please come and eat here, you will not be disappointed!