The Rising Sun Inn in Taunton Deane

Brilliant evening really friendly and a superb pint this is a gem sitting on the Quantock hills in a beautiful location. The staff were awesome and couldn’t do enough. This is a destination worth visiting. The landlord and land lady Ray & Jo were so welcoming, both experienced chef so if you eating drinking or both you won’t be disappointed. 5* for me

The worst roast dinner ever. Tough meat ( loins not actually a joint of meat), miserable waitress, lack lustre potatoes.

Table booked for wife’s birthday. Turned up and frankly they couldn’t be any less bothered. Made us wait for a table for 15 minutes then advised us there was no food. No apology, just matter of fact. Having frequented this place before, had hopes that new management would be good. Bluntly not. NOT RECOMMENDED

The pub is in a really lovely spot and we stopped for a bite before a walk. The lady who worked the bar/ served us was brilliant and the beers were great. However, it worst food we’ve ever been served. It was genuinely inedible. The pie was not homemade, sloppy and slimey and the chicken schnitzel was burnt to a crisp and totally tasteless. We all felt unwell for the rest of the afternoon which was obviously not great. In addition, it’s incredibly overpriced for what you get. It’s such a shame as the food we ordered was really simple and we just wanted yummy pub food.

Unless we were overcharged £9.90 is extremely expensive for a pint of IPA and a half of lager. Won’t be rushing back in a hurry.

Really great pub. Delicious Sunday lunch and coffee. Staff extremely friendly. I would advise that you phone the pub directly to book. Don't use online service!!!

Lovely pub - although a little difficult to find (we don’t know this area!) One sign post from the main road but preserved and we got there! Had a gorgeous meal, just the right amount without leaving anything on our plates. Hats off to the chef😊 Bar staff extremely polite and courteous. The pub is clearly old but has been lovingly restored and kept many original features. Dog friendly is a plus

Visited here on the 12th July, food was spot on and exactly what you’d expect from a country pub. Great service all around.

I stayed at the Rising Sun Inn on New Years Eve and New Years Day nights, going on a local walk through the Quantock Hills. The rooms was very comfortable with all the needed amenities. The Pub was fantastic with great food, drink and a lively 'buzz'. The food was excellent and the service amazing - returning from a walk in the middle of stormy weather, the Manager, Andy, was very happy to have the chef prepare food after the kitchen closed. Very much appreciated! I will definitely stay again.

Met up with friends for lunch at the Rising Sun. Traditional pub with dining section and bar. Good menu selection and service was great. We had burger, slow cooked beef and fish and chips, all very tasty. Bread and butter pudding superb, Will definitely be going again.

Had a lovely walk followed by a lovely lunch. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Even had treats for the dog . Definitely recommend

A group of six of us went there last night for a special Christmas evening meal. The food was absolutely fantastic. Huge portions !😉 expertly delivered by the lovely waitresses. The pub was buzzing, very atmospheric. The landlord seems to be making it a go to place to have a drink and food.

Met up with friends for lunch at the Rising Sun. Traditional pub with dining section and bar. Good menu selection and service was great. We had burger, slow cooked beef and fish and chips, all very tasty. Bread and butter pudding superb, Will definitely be going again.

Nice food, great Guinness and good service in this cosy country pub with friendly locals. Worth a visit.

We stayed here for a night recently and made the most of the accommodation by having dinner and breakfast. We also took our two dogs as the whole place is dog friendly. The accommodation is clean and comfortable with plenty of tea/coffee as well as other small snacks. Bathroom accessories good too. We also thought the value of the rooms was very good. Dinner was excellent! Lovely big juicy chicken wings to start, and the fish I had as a main was cooked so well. My Husband had Blade of Beef and literally every table that had it was complimentary about this dish to the waiting staff. We carried on with deserts and for what we had thought the whole meal was very good value. Staff all friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a bit average with not a lot of choice as we were simply asked “is there anything you don’t like” and then 5 minutes later had a full English put in front of us 😊. Not a problem though. We Would definitely return and recommend overall!

Finally managed to get out for Sunday Roast and chose the Rising Sun. Turned out to be a good choice as we'd heard lots of good things about the new owners. We were not disappointed. Anthony&Dawn@thebistro

It seems to have changed hands from the last time we visited and it is plain to see . The place was nowhere near as busy as it has been in previous times - we booked because it used to be packed, but I think we probably didn’t need to. Whilst the staff were very friendly, it did feel a little disorganised. The menu choice was a little limited and the specials board only had two options, both of which were meat and one of us is a vegetarian. Food was okay, definitely not bad, but nothing special and not a patch on previous meals we’ve had here. No steak knife provided for steak and only half a mushroom ? And the mac and cheese option was not much better than you’d do at home, with one half of a brioche roll as the “garlic bread” and only a handful of lettuce leaves on the side , rather than a proper salad accompaniment. Very disappointing. The beer, wine and friendly staff were good though . But the food and menu wasn’t good enough to entice us back for dinner again.

The amazing food cooked by Kane was epic. We had a fabulous Sunday roast that was so good we came back today Thursday, for his chicken curry with homemade (his mum’s recipe) onion Bhaji’s, poppadoms and Naan bread . Then just had to try his chocolate brownies today as his Eton Mess on Sunday was The best with decent size pieces of meringue . Verry happy punters here today 😋😋😋

We booked in for a meal with friends this evening at a pub we have all found super in the past but received such poor service we won’t be visiting again. The table was booked for 4 but set for 6. 1 menu given to us to share as they were apparently so busy there weren’t any more although the couple that arrived afterwards had 1 each . The menu was so limited we asked whether there were any specials or anything else - given a very abrupt response of ‘no, too busy. After sometime 2 meals arrived, 1 was correct the other taken away. The other 3 meals took forever to arrive by the time the first was finished. No apologies given. We were all made to feel very unwelcome and no effort made to change this view . The food itself was good but sadly let down by appalling service

Every so often you stumble on a hidden gem and that is what we found at the Rising Sun. We are on a family holiday where we wanted to book a late Sunday lunch and the Rising Sun was nearby. They were very accommodating when booking for a late afternoon Sunday lunch. On arrival we were given a choice of where we could sit and we chose the snug where we all sat and the children sat together in an alcove setting like a cave. We all chose the mushrooms on sourdough bread as a starter, five of us chose beef, three turkey and one pork as main courses. I can honestly say this was the best Sunday lunch I can remember having, great quality and reasonably priced. Drinks were not overpriced either. The service was great, nothing was too much trouble. I only wish we lived closer so we could visit more regularly. This was the view of everybody and we cannot recommend the Rising Sun highly enough.

We used to visit this pub very regularly and have had many family functions over the years so this is not a review having only visited once. We understand that there are new owners and it takes time to settle in. However, they are going to go out of business as sure as night follows day unless they up their game - and quickly. We booked for Sunday lunch and chose the Turkey option. When it arrived it was clearly slices of turkey meat bought pre-sliced from a supermarket and heated up. The rest of the meal was fine with nice roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, mixed vegetables and extra gravy. The waiting staff need to be trained in how to serve because you do not ask your guests if they want a dessert at the same time as ordering their main course. They were pleasant enough but the worse thing about this visit is that the pub needs a really good clean. The best example of this is that they have obviously purchased all the fixtures and fittings from the previous owners. Look up to the ceiling and you'll see those 'soundproofing' clouds which are absolutely black with months of dust. That is unacceptable when it's hanging over your table. We wish them well in this new venture but they need to improve if we're going to recommend them or go back because it's just average at the moment. Sorry!

Had a great lunch with the family at the Rising Sun - a beautiful pub in a great location. Tapas and fish and chips excellent, plus a great range of beers. Ideal base for a circular walk on the Quantocks - the trek up to the top is a great way to build up an appetite..suggest a walk up to Triscombe Stone, down to Triscombe, then along the foot of the hills back to the pub

Excellent food and service called in as we were passing. Best decision made all week. Staff were friendly, dirty chips were to die for.

Stayed overnight at this lovely rural pub.The room was spotlessly clean ,comfortable and surprisingly very quiet at night.Dinner was cooked to perfection and lads who served us were extremely friendly and courteous.On top of that we were offered a hearty and delicious breakfast next morning.The...

Very good. Menu was comprehensive and as good as promised. We had an excellent lunch which we much enjoyed

This pub has a lovely interior.... Bar and tables for casual drinks/meals, plus dining area. Selection of pub favourites on lunch menu. We had the burger and the lasagne, both tasty. There were veg/vegan choices. Ronan was a great bartender/server, with lots of craic. Will...

We came for Sunday lunch and wouldn’t recommend it. The meat was tough like it had been sat for along time or re-heated and there was no taste to the potatoes or veg. The gravy tasted like granuals and had a bitter taste to it....

I booked a table to take my friend for their birthday. I turned up in plenty of time to see the pub closed. I left my number with them so if there was a problem for tonight they should have called me in plenty of...

So happy the Rising Sun is open! Had a really great Sunday roast with friendly service. Thank you. Back soon!

Very good , nice to see it open again friendly staff good food look forward to my next visit staff make you feel very welcome and they look after you

We enjoyed dinner and breakfast at the Rising Sun Inn as we were staying in an Airbnb across the way! Both meals were lovely - service was very attentive and the food was very tasty! The interior is very cosy and feels very much like...

Very poor food, served on cold plates , shame as staff were pleasant, as were the surroundings - now closed down

Been here loads of times and always had good food. Staff are quick and attentive. My Sunday lunch was cold and the roast potatoes looked like they were microwaved. Pork was tough and crackling inedible. I should of sent it back but was with other...

Had sunday lunch with a group of friends. Potatos were dry, so too was the chicken. The broccoli was raw, no stuffinf with chicken dinner even though it was advertised and it was all cold. I agree with another comment about drinks orders being messed...

We enjoyed our lunch time visit to the Rising Sun. We had some basic dishes, prawn cocktails, ham/egg & chips and beef in a burger/bread. Good quality but the chips were undercooked. Given that chips feature on many dishes you would have thought chef would...

20 of us as a party staying nearby visited for Sunday lunch after booking months in advance and pre ordering our food to be very disappointed. No drinks order was correct.... Everyone's dinner was cold. I politely messaged the restaurant with our experience as all...

This place offers a superb sunday lunch, timely and comfortable service in a relaxed and gorgeous setting.

I can't speak highly enough of our visit to the rising sun!! The food was outstanding. We had a large group of 16 there was no waiting no issues, no issues at all with any of our order or special requirements. To get such efficiency...

We stayed here for one night after finding the inn on booking.com. The location is very rural which is pleasant and a very quiet laid back location. The welcome at the hotel was warm and we had a tour of the room which is located...

Friendly professional team. Immaculately clean. A very old public house with ambience and character . Very well kept beer. The food in the restaurant is excellent. They have a gifted chef . We have been twice both for lunch and dinner. We have dined in...

We were staying in the village and so it was easy to walk to The Rising Sun for our supper. Our initial welcome was promising and we were shown upstairs to our table. The menu is not extensive and is not cheap for an average...

What an amazing find! Michelle and her team were outstanding, the whole experience exceeded my expectation! Loved every minute of my stay, I will be taking away fantastic and everlasting memories. I will most certainly be returning time and time again and telling anyone and...

A large group of 18 , we preordered food yet still waited nearly 30 minutes after arriving , when it did arrive it was stone cold and the worst heated up potatoes I’ve ever seen , we asked for more which were freshly cooked ,...

We had a lovely Saturday lunch here over the bank holiday weekend. There was a group of nine of us (plus two large dogs!) and it was to celebrate my fiancé’s 30th birthday. I liaised with Michelle who was incredibly helpful and responsive right from...

Staff were very friendly nothing too much trouble.Excellent service,food was amazing. There were 13 in our party and will definitely go back.

Post walk in quantock hills we stopped for a cheeky quick pint. Releasing what a nice pub this was we promptly booked a table for that evening for the whole family, 11 of us! We arrive to find we had been placed in the snug,...

We came here as a party of 7 with my sister and her family over from the USA for Easter. The restaurant is very nice and inviting and the menu suitably varied and everything we tried was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful despite a...

An unfortunate experience, not to be repeated. Asked to preorder- arrived at 7.45 for a 8pm reservation. Mains arrived at 9.10. Complete confusion over the order- as waitresses did not understand dietary needs despite the preorder. Pork belly was excellent. Risotto very under seasoned and...

Stopped here near the end of our walk and were pleased to find it open. Service was very friendly and we chose to sit outside in the sunshine watching the world go by. We had only intended to grab a drink but the menu looked...

Decided to visit after seeing pictures of friends food on social media. We weren’t disappointed, the young lady who served us was lovely. The food was amazing, lovely atmosphere and plenty of it. We will definitely be returning.

Bit disappointed. Food was OK but asked for salad instead of rice and received a bowl of only salad leaves, would of like tomatoes and cucumber as well . Not a very personal place, server's did not come and ask if everything was OK. Thry...

Called in as just passing for Sunday lunch, what a fantastic find! Food was awesome, service & atmosphere. We shall definitely be returning to try the week day menu.

We were a group decimated by friends dropping out through a Winter Virus. The booking went from 16 to 10 in a week. We arrived for Sunday lunch having cycled 25 miles up and down the Quantocks all Morning. A lovely welcome. Bar man was...

We have moved to the area recently and were excited to have our Saturday lunch at the Rising Sun, especially that it has been recommended to us by several people. The starter was delicious and the waitresses were pleasant and polite, smiling away and making...

Had dinner on Saturday evening having heard new owners were in place and have to say it felt like the “The Old” place again! Food was lovely, staff and service was great and the place was buzzing with busy food service and people at the...

I took my wife and 3 year old daughter for lunch and it was great. I had informed the pub that we had a 3 year old so perhaps she might get up and run arond a bit (which she did!) so try to put...

This is an expensive pub to eat, but is busy, has a good atmosphere, and superb waiting staff, they are clearly paying there staff top dollar and it shows through the service

Luke warm food, expensive for what we received and agree with previous reviewers more style than substance. My starter of duo of beets was lacking in taste and my main of cod, with pea purée and parmentier potatoes was all pea and cod. I did...

Our time at the rising sun was the best meal out during our week in Somerset, a great pub, lovely food (nice and hot contrary to some other reviews) - the chicken curry was superb as was the prawn cocktail to start. Drinks were reasonably...

After a longer than expected walk in the stunning nearby Quantock hills we were about 15 mins too late for lunch service but we had a very warm welcome from staff (and dogs) and the chef kindly produced 4 bowls of cheesy chips - washed...

Came for Sunday lunch. We ordered 2 roast pork. Our meal duly arrived but everything was stone cold. The apple sauce was out of a jar! We complained to the young waitress who took the plates away. The meals arrived back barely warm, presumably after...

Popped in for a quick drink about four o'clock on a saturday afternoon. Very pleasant owners served us. Had a large wine and a G & T. Nearly had a heart attack when the bill came to £15.75!!!!!!!!! £10.00 for wine. Great place, been going...

We booked for Sunday lunch and what a treat it was. We arrived early and chatted with the bar staff who were friendly and engaging and then we had lovely service throughout. The meal was stunning as was the wine, and such a good choice...

Really enjoyed our Sunday lunch. Warm welcome, lovely food with great presentation and pleasant, attentive service. Could have maybe done with an extra roast potato but came away fully sated. Happy to have the Rising Sun as one of our locals. Highly recommend 😊

There were 12 of us with several dietary needs and we had a superb lunch. Everything was freshly prepared and beautifully served, and all arrived together. We had a variety of main courses from vegetarian burgers, superb fish and chips, homemade Thai curry, Aussie steak...

From the warm greeting on arrival to the noticeable attention to detail on the table decoration this place set the bar really high from the get go. From the outside and to an outsider this is a country pub in a little village definitely needing...

Just before opening, we managed to reverse our car into a drainage ditch along the lane. Luckily we were rescued by the quick thinking staff from this amazing restaurant. It was a real team effort and everyone pitched in. We soon had all four wheels...

Had a birthday lunch, the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. The food was fresh and wonderfully prepared. I will certainly be returning.

This wonderful pub is in a stunning location. We came here for my sister's birthday whilst staying at Secret Valley campsite in Goathurst. Service was excellent from booking onwards. Food and presentation was consistently amazing for our party of eleven - absolutely delicious and something...

What a beautiful place We stayed one night but should have booked another. Bed is comfy, room is clean and spacious. Food was amazing. I definitely would recommend the Shepard’s pie…. Wow All staff are friendly and the owners are so lovely to talk to....

Really enjoyed our stay. Loved the room and breakfast was spot on to recover from wedding the night before. Would book again if in the area for a mini break. Thanks 😊 James and Lizzie

A pal and I recently enjoyed a very good lunch at The Rising Sun. The service was friendly, charming and efficient and we were made to feel very welcome, despite our incessant talking and questions, which made ordering an experience for the waiting staff! The...

From start to end it was obvious this was a professionally run establishment. My wife had goats mouse cheese with heritage tomatoes which she said was a delight, followed with a Caesar salad. That was one of the very best my wife had ever experienced....

We ate here as a couple yesterday for lunch and this evening with my parents for dinner. Both times staff were very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately tonight the food took quite a downward turn. I agree with other reviews re presentation - some of it...

We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed 2 amazing dinners. The staff charming and attentive. The owners make sure that everything goes smoothly. Would definitely recommend.

On our way to a wedding and short of time, we visited The Rising Sun Inn and explained to the staff that we just wanted a snack and drink. Their menu had a 'Light Bites' section which was more than we wanted but they offered...

Friendly service and a nice atmosphere. The food is good, trying a little too hard on the presentation, better to keep it simple. Beautiful area for walking.

Lovely relaxed lunch, very friendly waitress and great service. We don't get to go out for lunch often and we really enjoyed the food. The shepherd's pie was tasty. Will defo be going back and already looking forward to it.

We have just had a great meal for 4 here and it was worth every penny. The new owners have hit the ground running and deserve praise for what they have achieved. The food is well presented and tastes as good as it looks. The...

My wife and I had Sunday lunch at the Rising Sun, which was our first visit. We were very impressed with the overall style and ambiance of the pub. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the restaurant upstairs was beautiful. My wife ordered...

Enjoyed a lovely meal in wonderful surroundings/ beautiful decor and excellent friendly service. All the waiting staff wanted to engage and was really refreshing after lockdown. Food was very good and would happily recommend this lovely pub/restaurant

We really enjoyed our stay at the Rising Sun. Everyone is really friendly and helpful, the food is great (we'd definitely like to explore more of the interesting menu!), and our room was comfy and spotlessly clean. Excellent little spot overall, we'd highly recommend.

Recently reopened in a very rural location the menu lists many pub favourites but the food when it arrived outshone the descriptions in all ways. Will be back soon.

The staff were amazing and the food was delicious. It was a most enjoyable meal. West Bagborough who a beautiful village with amazing views. The Rising Sun is at the heart of it all. Will definitely come again.

Just delightful - From the food, to the welcoming nature of the staff & the regulars (& everything in between). For an impromptu visit on our way down to Cornwall The Rising Sun has to be the single most enjoyable dining experience we’ve ever had....

Booked a night away. The new managment couple what a warm welcome we recived. From the excellent head bar manager - he knows his stuff and so helpful. The brilliant waiting team . The room was a delight - The chef and his team were...

Went to Rising Sun last night for a meal with our son. It was superb. Food was excellent, service was tip top and ambience was lovely. Well done to Ellie and her team.

I had a very pleasant evening on Wednesday. I felt the pub was back on the map. it had a real buzz to the place, good service and the Exmoor Gold was in tip top condition. all the very best for the future.

Excellent meal - food was wonderful and staff were attentive and helpful. Vegetarians are also well catered for! Highly recommended. Will return!

Just had very happy drink at the Riser, our local. Under new welcoming management. Buzzing with eaters and drinkers seated in and out. So pleased we have a happy pub again. Good luck to Paul and Michelle and staff.

A wonderful find. It turned out that the Rising Sun had just re-opened a week earlier under new management and new chef. The food was excellent and the presentation of some dishes had an element of humour or surprise about it. Service matched the food...

Off the beaten track but well worth it . The venue has recently been taken over . The Managment and the team I can not rate highly enough . Friendly helpful polite couldn’t do enough to help us . The service is second to none....

Stopped for drinks a couple of times whilst on holiday. Great service and a lovely place to enjoy a drink in the afternoon sun.

Brilliant service & staff We booked the rising sun’s private lovely room upstairs for a small private funeral party. We chose a special menu & drinks - cooked to perfection & served piping hot by lovely professional staff. We couldn’t have had a more lovely...

Fabulous food - the best curry night I’ve ever been to - with two delicious types of curry accompanied by home made onion bhajis - that were to die for - crispy & light. They even made homemade naan bread which was fab! Really impressed...

Very dissappointing. Overpriced lamb meals and small, luke warm portions! More the size of a starter for £18.95! Complained and owner offered to replace meals. After the insults I received (called me a troll and said I didnt have to stay!), I refused but my...

We went on Saturday night. We were warmly welcomed and the staff were very helpful and professional. The food was delicious and plenty to choose from. We all had something different, but all enjoyed our choices. I had the beef which was succulent and tasty....

We always love going to The Rising Sun, and find Amanda and team first class. On our last visit, we found the service to be excellent which is what you would expect in such a fine establishment. Great opportunity for young professionals to learn here, if they can hack the pace! Can't wait to return.

Nice pub but busy, luckily we had booked a table for 6, but this was right next to bar and entrance to kitchen.

We came here 2 nights running and had delicious meals. The king prawns were especially tasty and the lamb fabulous. The service on both nights was very friendly and prompt. The locals were very friendly and we felt very welcome. It is quite expensive but great for a special night out.