The Rising Sun Inn in North Devon

We had a delicious lunch of cod and chips - the fish was fresh from Appledore, cooked perfectly in a light crisp beer batter. The chips were good, too. It's dog friendly with treats and water, has a huge carpark at the rear and the Ladies loo was super immaculate with nice touches like free sanitary products. Baby changing facilities. Friendly staff and locals made our visit a very pleasant experience.

Had driven past a few times on our visit to Devon and decided to pop in for lunch one afternoon and wish we’d done it sooner! Staff/owners were very friendly, the beer was lovely but the showstopper was the pizzas! Some of the best pizzas we’ve had, great options, really well made and the garlic oil made it even better. Highly recommend if you’re in the area, don’t miss it!

We had a great lunch with friends on the weekend. We found the Rising Sun to be extremely friendly, both the staff and the customers. All the food ordered was great and came along in good time. They even had a mulled cider Dog friendly Well worth a visit and it’s a great local pub

Visited The Rising Sun Whilst passing through the town. Very friendly welcome and glad we stopped. Ended up having the cod and chips, which melted in the mouth. Batter was crisp and light! We were made to feel very welcome and stayed a lot longer as the locals were very friendly and shared their stories long into the late afternoon… and then evening! There was a good choice of drinks and we sampled some of the flavoured ciders on tap. The pub is dog friendly and the atmosphere is a happy one. A family run business with family values at its heart. I nearly forgot to mention.. we went back again the next day! Thanks A, L & little miss A.

Fantastic food, 4 x locally caught fresh cod and chips, absolutely superb, very impressed. Staff were very helpful and lovely to speak to. Wish it was nearer to home and we would be back more regularly!!!

I just had a very nasty experience in this pup. I decided to take my mother out for a meal and thought we would visit the rising sun, which is just two miles from her house. I rang the pub and spoke to a very nice lady and booked a table for two. When we arrived, she served us our drinks and asked us to sit in the restaurant. The pub was quite busy but not over busy. The lady gave us the menus and said to order at the bar. The menu was very good and we thought we would go for pealla. I am allergic to peas and could only order this dish if it had no peas. I asked one of the bar men if there were peas in the dish, and he said he would find out. I started drinking my thatchers blood orange cider, which didn't taste right. I think they had not sold much of it, and it had been sitting in the pipe too long. I decided to go and change it at the bar and order our food. As I got to the bar, the barman and the nice lady were having an argument, and the lady looked in distress. The bar man pointed at me and told her to serve me. I said that I was ready to order but was waiting for the outcome on the peas in the paella. The bar man then snapped at me and said he was 90% sure it had peas. I said I would order something else. He then lost his temper completely, started shouting, and ordered me and my mother out of the pub. He was very angry and aggressive. I am not sure if he was drunk, but I could not reason with him. The poor lady looked very embarrassed and didn't say anything. I have never spoken to so rudely with everyone in the pub looking. Mum and I decided to leave the pub and go elsewhere. The barman probably didn't realise he was speaking to an environmental health practitioner and hid district Councillor. I never even got to change my gone off cider. Avoid this pub!

A Friday evening and this friendly pub was quite busy, locals and holiday makers alike. Nice characterful pub with friendly staff, quality, plentiful, tasty food and drink. All in all we were very impressed and will return.

We visited with two dogs as a last minute change of plan. Kind of wish we’d stuck to our original plan but never mind. On entering we were asked to sit in the room on the left because the bar side was really busy including other dogs. So we sat on a lonely table and no-one came in to join us. Kind of felt like we’d been put in the naughty corner. The pub itself sounded very busy. We ordered food - can recommend the sausage & mash. It came in a bowl absolutely swimming in gravy but was so tasty. One of our group asked for mash instead of chips but still got chips. He wasn’t too fussed though. All in all, it was ok but don’t think we’d go again.

We stayed here from 31st March 2023 to 2nd April, as our son was getting married nearby at Tree Tops Escape. What a Gem The Rising Sun is. From the moment we walked in we liked it. The owners were so nice Thank you Andy and Lyndsey, not forgetting your lovely daughter Amber who is an active part of the staff although only 5. The room we had was spotlessly clean see photos and the bed was so comfy. Andy and Lyndsey your food is fantastic. We had a chicken and seafood Paella which was done as a special and actually lured me away from my favourite Lamb shank which was on the menu, which I had Saturday night both really excellent. The bar was filled with amazingly friendly locals in the evening who took the time to come up and talk to us and if we were enjoying our stay. When we can find the time we are going back so this time we can go and visit some of the surrounding areas, such as Barnstaple where I once lived and it's famous Pannier Market around 15-20 minutes drive, 15 minutes by train every hour as the station is just around the corner and £2.50 each way. Or visit Exeter by train as it leaves about every hour and takes about an hour to get there and when we looked fares were about £7.00 each way which beats trying to park and pay and you can have lunch and a drink. Thank you and all your staff for looking after us so well. Martin and Mandy.

Delicious fish and chips, really fresh and perfect amount of bstter. The pub has a lovely atmosphere with friendly bar staff and the best pub toilets I've ever seen.

Lovely place, very welcoming. Food was fantastic and room was really nice. The road outside was busier than expected but rooms were set back so we didn't hear anything. Nice to see a place doing so well. Dog friendly but nowhere to walk them in immediate vicinity, which you need when staying and have had a drink. Disappointed that river is privately owned so you can't along it

Travelling to devon this am we stopped at this love quite quaint bar . Very welcoming and menu excellent . We had the most amazing fresh cod and chips best ever and very reasonable . Joanne was lovely smas we’re the owners and their delightful little daughter Amber . Service excellent could not fault . Will certainly return if and when we are in the area . Definitely have the fish could not be fresher . Wishing you continued success . Michael and Barbara Holloway cork Ireland .

I booked The rising sun as a surprise trip for my partner as it was for his birthday, we also had some wedding venues to view that weekend so wanted to make it a bit more special for his birthday, I messaged to ask if they could arrange a birthday balloon which they were extremely quick to respond to and say yes to which was great until . I had up until the 23rd to cancel the booked if needed. Sadly on the 23th my partner got news that his grandfather is extremely ill and only has 'weeks' left to live, he obviously was unaware of this booking so I immediately cancelled though booking.com. I cancelled the booking And was told that I would now be charged £215 for this, even though it was still within a reasonable time frame, I tried to contact them though email, booking.com and phoning to explain the circumstances and that it was due to a family matter. I was extremely disappointed with the response and the time frame to respond regarding my booking. I didn't hear from them until Thursday the DAY BEFORE we were due to arrive, Sadly my partners grandfather passed away on the Friday evening the day we were due to arrive. Now I understand that they are a business and need to book rooms etc to make money as I have been in both the restaurant and hotel trade, but the pure lack of communication or even sympathy for the situation was appalling. I asked if we could re arrange the booking as I was looking forward to coming here as the reviews are amazing, but cancelling a booking the day after the cancelation period and them contacting me 4 days after that its not possible and also not even a sorry for your situation, its not very good customer service! I get that they could have lost out on a 2 night stay but they might have been able to rebook which if they did then now have managed to get money from me and another customer! They could have even offered to only charge for 1 night. but to charge me £215 its not very professional and doesn't make me want to try again considering we will be going back to the area to re view the wedding Venues that we were unable to attend or we may have even suggested them as a place for some wedding guests to stay!! I just feel the lack of communication was very poor and for the situation we were in as well and it was in a decent time frame. Many thanks

As the pub isn’t very far from where I live I wanted to visit but I wish we didn’t. It was quite chilly and no fire on and the bar area is quite big. Had the pie, which was heated in the microwave, so it was soggy. Chips were okay, peas weee cheap and instant gravy. Won’t be returning when there are other nice places that do better food and will be warm on a November evening.

After having a warm welcome, we enjoyed great pizza (the ham and rocket one was amazing) and played some board games. Really lovely pub and hope to visit again soon

Really enjoyed my stay here, 5 minutes walk from train station too! Very welcoming on arrival. Room very comfortable and clean, nicely decorated. Lovely family run pub, home from home feeling. Pizzas well worth a try too! Good selection of wines, beers etc, service with...

We have just come back from the Rising Sun and were blown away by the hospitality and ambience of this idyllic cosy pub! Gorgeous crackling fire and cooking smells…We were greeted by the owner with a warm welcome and she even bought us over some...

If you are looking for a meal a cut above good pub food The Rising Sun delivers. A good varied menu served by professional friendly staff. The food quality is excellent very well presented

Wonderful friendly hotel with lovely accommodation and some really nice touches such as fresh flowers in the room. Dog friendly with treat included in room for dog. Food was excellent. Had two evening meals which were well presented and delicious. Breakfast was also very fresh...

Had a meal here whilst away visiting Country Ways..Really lovely food, warm and inviting. Was not overly expensive

we would have eaten here , after checking the opening times on their website, we turned up only to find the place closed! a wasted journey, so we tried the Bell Inn at Chittlehampton, fantastic! So just drive another couple of miles.

We were only in the area for 3 nights and this place came as a recommendation. We both had a fantastic evening. Overall a place with amazing character serving great food and drinks with very good service.

My wife and I called in for some food with our 2 dogs. The bar and B&B are dog friendly. The young guy behind the bar was friendly and helpful. The young lady waitress was polite and friendly and attentive. Drink selection is great and...

Recommended by our B&B and did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere and very good food. Staff very attentive and accommodating.

This pub is a classic country gem. Excellent range of beers and food is high quality. Very impressed with the rooms which are all very well decorated. Landlord is a bit of a dish with very snappy dress sense!

Booked for Sunday lunch when staying in the area. Food itself was tasty and good value however some of the staff were unfriendly bordering on just rude - it seemed to almost be an inconvenience we were there. Annoying that we were charged an adult...

We were staying at the caravan & camping site and went for a meal in the evening. I had the prawn chilli linguine and my husband had the 6oz beef burger. The food was amazing my linguine had such a fresh tasty sauce and generous...

Pea & asparagus-filled pasta yummy. Catch of the day yummy. Good prices. Nice snug feel. Really enjoyed it.

Had a good dinner in a traditional pub setting. Food and service was good. Called ahead to book, can get busy. Will go back when we visit the area again. Dog friendly

The bloke behind the bar (I think he’s the owner) just simply needs to cheer up! We’ve visited a few times now as we were staying not far from the pub. The food is amazing and both the female waitresses I’ve seen are chatty and...

We've just got back from three nights here. And what a fantastic stay it was. Our room was in the lodge which is just across the courtyard from the main building. The bed was huge and comfortable and the bathroom had a roll top bath, over-bath shower, illuminated mirror and ample supply of clean towels and toiletries. There's even a little decanter of port left out each day on the bedside table. I'm not a great breakfast eater but my partner had the 'full English' which he said was delicious, and it looked it too. We only ate in on one evening as we like to try various local establishments. My Chicken Supreme was delicious as was the cheeseboard and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Rising Sun for both food and accommodation. If you have a dog as we do, they are also happily accommodated.

Having eaten at the pub a few weeks ago and enjoying a really delicious dinner, I was keen to return and sample the rest of the menu, this time also staying for the evening in the accommodation. We stayed in a recently renovated room in one of the out buildings, the room was huge, with comfy bed and a mix of quirky furniture and homely additions including magazines and port for a nightcap. Breakfast was delicious - full Devon breakfast with high quality sausages and bacon, and lovely selection of fresh fruit and warm croissants. Lovely space to enjoy a lazy Sunday breakfast with papers to read and top ups of tea.

We stayed here in February. We were impressed as soon as we walked through the door, the welcome was genuine and we were shown to a very recently refurbished and very comfortable en-suite room. The decor was fresh and modern, interesting art-work, fresh flowers and a delightful small decanter of sloe gin,-just right after a long journey on a cold winter's day.

Seen this pub on a number of occasions when travelling on the Tarka Line between Barnstaple and Exeter. It was just a ten minute journey to Umberleigh station then a five minute walk down the lane and over the iron bridge to the main road and the pub is directly across the road but take care, cars on this road travel very fast.

I, my partner and friends went to The Rising Sun for Sunday lunch. It's the traditional options for a British Sunday lunch and we all chose the beef. It's served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a selection of vegetables, plus gravy if you would like it. There was not one thing we could fault, all very good, and the beef was excellent.

I arranged for our walking group to have Sunday lunch here after a walk featured in "More Walks from he Tarka Line". The trains to and from Umberleigh on a Sunday are few and far between, so we were on a tight schedule.

Return visit for lunch and actually had the same as last time!

From walking in - to leaving this establishment we were made to feel so welcome and comfortable. The food is top notch.. from scallops.. to a venison steak with an array of trimmings the list goes on of amazing food .. the chef certainly knows what he is doing .. i can’t recommend it enough.

As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is one that is totally friendly with welcoming smile from the staff . Warm and friendly everything an English country pub should be.

Went for lunch today- have not been for awhile but knew new owners have been there for a few months now.

Thought we would try it out as have heard good reports, went as a group of 4, all of us had different starters, the mushroom soup was apparently the best ever according to my other half. I had the belly pork bits which were absolutely lovely but obviously very fatty and rich so I shared some of mine out. The ham hock terrine wasn't great according to my friend, too much jelly and a bit gristly. Two had steak for main which looked and tasted fantastic and were very well cooked, other half had the chicken which in his eyes was amazing. I had the 3 cheese risotto which was utterly delicious, very creamy, perfectly cooked. Good portion sizes and good value for money, I suspect we will be back!

I popped in on the of chance for a bite to eat, and was welcomed by the owner Charlie, great food and great service would recommend the Steak. Just cooked right with all the trimming. So please this local pub has changed hands, looking forward to returning soon with the family.

Visited recently with a large party. The food was good and the staff generally helpful and friendly. However, they have one member of staff who was extraordinarily rude, seemingly because we arrived 9 minutes late for our booking (we had barely walked through the door when his rudeness started, so this can be the only reason). You will see from my other reviews that I am not a complainer, and it takes a very poor experience for me to leave a negative review. His unpleasant attitude carried on throughout our visit, and was so bad it could almost have been funny, had it not been for the fact that we were there to celebrate a special birthday.

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast with my wife and parents. The meal was superb,very obliging staff, and a good afternoon was dad by the family. Many Thanks to all, will be back soon.

Booked in advance for party of 12. Everything beautifully presented and food was excellent. Staff were great.

Absolutely delightful evening meal with superb service. Fresh, tasty, plentiful and beautifully presented food. Wish we had a similar pub or hotel restaurant near us in Hampshire.

Excellent and genuine personal service - that's the real, human version, rather than the tick box exercise of a chain hotel. Very comfortable recently refurbished bed and bathroom. I enjoyed sitting down to a tasty and filling, but non-stodgy, evening meal, by the fire, surrounded by locals who have obviously flocked back after the re-opening.

Went for an evening meal here on Saturday, food and service were great. Locals were a little loud making it difficult to enjoy a nice meal. Dogs are very welcome which is so nice.

What a lovely little pub/restaurant the food was very good apart from the potatoes on the roast dinner which were burnt to a crisp. Both our starters were fantastic and the portions were very large. I think it had been a long week as the staff looked tired and not that welcoming apart from the landlady/manageress. They allowed our well behaved dog into the pub and she sat with us while we ate.

Enjoyed another delicious meal at this lovely pub, plenty of choice from the menu, friendly staff, looking forward to going again soon.

Dog friendly (we had 3 with us) and enjoyed our meals very much but felt the pub lacked a bit of atmosphere.

Called in for lunch and very competent and helpful bar staff made us welcome and talked us through the menus/specials. Food was lovely and tasty. Bar had old fashion character and charm. Booked a return visit for an evening meal what more recommendation do you need than that.

Visited this establishment for lunch with some great friends who had kindly booked a table beforehand. The minute we arrived we were made so welcome as were our two small dogs. The meals we had were tasty and plentiful and the local ale was very pleasant indeed. We also pushed the boat out and had sweets, the cheesecake was to die for. I would highly recommend this oasis in Devon and we will definitely visit again. Please keep up the good work.

Visited the Rising Sun while holidaying in the area. They don't have a massive menu to choose from, but that results in a focus on quality over quantity. Our meals were very good, and generous portion sizes. Staff were very friendly and there was a welcoming atmosphere. If we lived closer we would certainly go back to the Rising Sun.

Have been here before but it has now been reopened and looks much fresher and inviting. Good service and lovely food. I requested salad instead of chips with my ham and eggs, and was given a huge plateful of salad, which was delicious.

What a great find. 10 min walk from our caravan site. Lovely little outside beer garden. Well worth a visit.

A lovely evening tasty food good atmosphere. We were party of 24 we were all looked after so well. Kate & Charlie & their team make you so welcome.

The Rising Sun has reopened and all I can say is what a transformation.Ten of us went for a meal all plates cleared food great ,service great,wines great,all the best to Kate and gang keep it up look forward to going again

Booked over the internet while travelling to Devon.

A lovely warm welcome when we stopped for lunch. I had Cod & Chips which was good and my sister had Scampi & Chips which was also very good. Would highly recommend

We popped in for lunch on a Wednesday, very good beer but the lunchtime menu was not very exciting. I settle on the Cod & Chips, cod was very nice but the chips were french fries & I( have come to expect hand-cut chips when I am paying nearly £12.00 for a meal, also no mushy peas, so the cook mashed up garden peas, not quite the same! My wife had the Bacon, Brie & Cranberry baguette which was very nice.

Went here for a family meal on a friday night.

Came up by train on a beautiful evening to savour the delights of this well known hostelry and greatly enjoyed a few pints of local real ales combined with a tasty steak and all the trimmings. Truth to tell the steak was not the most tender I have ever eaten and it was a little challenged in the thickness stakes :-) Quick service, good prices, large portions and a great atmosphere. The station is a 5 minute walk away across the River Taw.

My husband and I went there with our 3 dogs to have a meal. It was lovely very very dog friendly and very welcoming the food was amazing and we had a lovely evening 👍👍

Wow, Great place to eat, Lovely view, very busy when we went shows how good it is.Easy to find and parking available.

Acabamos de regresar de una noche en el sol naciente y se lo recomendaría a todos, es un tradicional pub con buena cerveza Devon y una fabulosa lista de vinos., su ambiente era excelente y muy amable y la comida era excelente y una fantástica relación calidad-precio. Teníamos fresca sabrosa Whitebait seguido por algunas de las más sabrosas carnes jugosas de cadera que ha pasado por un largo tiempo Bien hecho chef! Julios y Karla fueron unos anfitriones encantadores amable y el personal era muy eficiente y feliz en su trabajo,

I was staying at Bartridge Farm Cottage around the corner, and popped in for a few pints. I received a warm welcome and the quality of the ale was very good.

Realmente genial en el fin de Sol Naciente. Comida maravillosa y Ale y alojamiento. Jules y Karla nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. Acogedor ambiente puso la guinda del pastel de nuestro fin de semana agradable. Sin duda volveremos otra vez. 10 de 10

Este pub ha tenido muchos cambios de dirección, la mayoría de los cuales no parecía demasiado interesado en si estás allí o no. Nuevo equipo de Jules y Carla, que sirve de bienvenida haciendo gente de cervezas y suministrando una buena comida.

Just spent 4 nights at The Rising Sun with four friends. If you are looking for a fun, comfortable good value place to stay with atmosphere, and/or great beers and delicious pub food this is an excellent base from which to explore North Devon. We had a great welcome from Jules, Karla and all the staff who looked after us extremely well. The rooms are simple, well appointed, en suite and just what we were looking for. Karla’s breakfasts are fab. Dinner each night offered a great choice of pub food and I can highly recommend the steak night, also delicious pork belly, chicken Balti, salmon etc, as well as very good starters and puddings. Nothing was too much trouble and terrific trout, sea trout and salmon fishing is available on the River Taw, which I could see from my bedroom window. Likewise see fishing is easily accessed. There are numerous places to visit and Jules is a great landlord and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the local area. I will be back for more.

I was looking for a local pub who could cater for 30 of our wedding guests for food and drinks the night before our wedding. I dropped an email to the Rising Sun and received a swift reply saying that they could accommodate us. Karla was extremely helpful and the chef even worked out an affordable set menu for us. On arrival I was surprised with our own area with tables set out for myself, the groom and our guests. Totally wasn't expected our own private area! Food was delicious and could not fault a single thing. Would definitely visit again. Maybe for a 1 year anniversary : ) Thank you Karla and the team for a wonderful service.

Another Saturday lunch.The shared ploughmans comes highly recommended, superb ham and really good value.A little stretched, the staff, with around 15 descending for lunch at the same time.My only gripe was that the real ale was ice cold

We visited the Rising Sun on Saturday with a group of friends. When we arrived it was busy and lively. We found a table but as they were closely positioned it felt a little crammed in the corner. Although busy it was quite cold in the pub which was highlighted by the landlady wearing a body warmer with fur trim, we elected to keep our coats on. It would have been nicer if the wood burner had been lit rather than just burning some candles in it. Two of us selected Mushroom Stroganoff which was very nice, but the others selected Riser Burger which was tasteless and dry, Steak which was mediocre and battered fish which was greasy. They were all accompanied by giant onion rings which looked impressive but all said were just very greasy. Service was ok but no interest was shown in the 3 meals that were left half eaten. Sadly I would not recommend the food here and advise to wrap up warm if you are visiting in the colder months.

Visited for a pre Christmas family get together (6 of us - Grandad etc to 18 year old). Very welcoming hosts of a hotel with excellent, but not overwhelming country ambience. Beautiful hotel, good parking and near the railway station if you drink a little too much!Meals were very reasonably priced for "proper' cooked food, definitely a cut above the rest for flavour and taste and served by a waitress who really waited! Between us we had rump steaks, fresh fish and chips and the in-house burger...no complaints!Highly recommended for all from active people (fishing etc included) to sedate "oldies", families and parties. Suggestion for Barnstaplonians- catch the train for a lovely lunch to Umberleigh, drink as you wish and return. (Trains every hour and 10 min travel time.)PS The real ale was proper Devon Ale!

We booked a large party for lunch on a Sunday.The pub is an ideal venue for a Sunday roast and a cosy drink by the fire - typical Devon old country pub - complete with friendly Labrador! Nice staff, lovely roast dinners, a couple of people felt their food could have been a bit hotter. However , we were all served at the same time and my veggie dish was hot. There was not a lot of choice for vegetarians so maybe not a great choice unless you eat meat. Overall we had a decent meal but it was not the best - but worth a visit as this is a charming little place and very relaxing.

We have been meaning to pop in for the steak night for a while so were pleased to be able to finally get here !Upon arrival we were offered a warm welcome and promptly served our drinks.. the pub was almost empty at this point so to be expected. We were offered a table of our choice and ordered our meal. Easy to chose as a VERY limited menu.I chose the Tomato, Mozzarella and Onion Salad.. very disappointing.. huge lumps of cheese, 3 chunks of tomato and some lettuce.. topped off with olives still with the stones in.. not easy to eat in a salad.My husband had the whitebait, ok, but would have expected to be served with some sort of bread.Obviously as it was Steak night we both chose Steak. Served with homemade onion rings, mushrooms and fries the portion size and quality was very good ( well worth £10 ) but it was all tepid / cold. We also had a peppercorn sauce which lacked flavour, and was basically some warmed up cream with a bit of pepper thrown in !!I know it was only £20 for the 2 mains, but I would have expected it to be served on hot plates and to have been hot !!The pub in general is lovely and clean, the service was fast and friendly but felt slightly cold ( we kept our coats on ).

We decided upon this pub for our final meal having rented a cottage nearby. We had popped in for a drink earlier in the week and had received such a welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Real ales, a good wine list, roaring fire and lovely menu. In fact, the ribs are on every second Thursday, but when we showed our disappointment she said the Chef would put them on the menu for our visit. They were amazing We were a party of 10 which included 4 children. All the food was delicious, good portion size and piping hot. If we were ever in the area again we would not hesitate to book here again. Lovely hosts and a very cute dog Dog and child friendly.

Sunday lunch good roast beef and good value for money a very nice atmosphere although not the warmest pub

Nikki was very helpful on check in as I turned up at the last minute and the room was well priced for what it was.Clean and basic with everything you needed. Breakfast was tasty and the atmosphere was relaxed and I slept extremely well. Many thanks.

We visited for my sister in laws birthday and she wanted somewhere special. The location is superb, the service exceptional and the food excellent.

The place is popular. It was busy but we were fitted in. The food was ok. There were a lot of people walking through the restaurant whilst be were eating. I think they were the entertainment team. The older gentleman who was part of this team let rip an almighty fart as he passed our table. To say this was offputting is an understatement!!!!!It put me off. I didn't bother with pudding.Dog friendly.

Dropped in for lunch as location looked lovely. Having eaten in many pubs this was one of my worst experiences I have had. The bar staff were friendly but food very poor.Pie of the day wasn't really a pie nor had any gravy as stated in the menu. Obviously microwaved. It wasn't cheap either.

What a brilliant spur of the moment stop off. Fantastically efficient service, a relaxed atmosphere with incredibly friendly staff. The menu was wide enough to suit a variety of tastes and really reasonably priced. It was busy for a Thursday night so in future wouldn't chance just dropping in and would recommend booking ahead as it seems very popular both with locals and holidaymakers. They serve local ales and organise salmon fishing on the river which runs close by...lovely!

Had a great evening at the Rising Sun, we sat outside where there is a great view across the Taw Valley. The Ale was well kept, good food and great staff, well done!

We were staying a few miles down the road and decided to give the Rising Sun a try for an evening meal on a Thursday evening. My wife had the Crayfish salad which was excellent and great value. I had the mackerel pate..tasted good but maybe needed a touch more horseradish. My daughter had rump steak, I had ribeye and my wife had lasagne.... Both of the steaks were cooked very well and the quality of the beef itself was very good. My wife said that the lasagne tasted very nice but she would have preferred a bit more béchamel sauce between the layers... Staff were attentive and polite and the local black dog with the soulful eyes who sat quietly by my side did make me laugh..... I think that we spend too much time looking for the gastro pub experience, nice as it can be. There is a lot to be said for good pub food, well kept beer and a local dog..!!

We stayed two nights here and are very impressed. It has recently been taken over by new tenants who have converted it from an extremely dubious pub into a very comfortable hotel with loads of character. The food was extremely good, and the breakfast was enough to see you comfortably through the day. The majority of guests are there to fish, but also tourists to the area and walkers/cyclists who "do" the Tarka Trail. Recommended!

When we booked, we asked for a quiet table for two and were assured this would not be a problem, even on a Friday evening. In the event, the reserved table was squeezed into a tight corner and there was barely any elbow room between our table and the adjacent table for four. This was embarrassing both for us and for the people at the next table. We could hear their every word, and vice versa. We did not enjoy our mal: the food was at best mediocre and we did not appreciate being squeezed into such a tight corner. In order to leave our table, with the help of one the bar staff we had to lift it out of the way. When we complained to the manager, he apologised, albeit reluctantly, and offered no compensation. Altogether a thoroughly disappointing evening. We will not be returning.

Nothing special to rave about at all , just run of the mill fare.Live dangerously and change the menu eh???

Seems to be the only open at lunch time pub in the area, hence the title of my review. For proper meals the menu looked appealing and at average prices. We had a filled brown bread baguette. also reasonably priced. What we did not recon with was the pile of chips that came with it, turning the snack into a meal. Also on the plate was a good sized salad garnish.Owner was very friendly and helpful with knowledge about the area.Worth a visit if hungry and in the area.

Lovely place to stay on the river Taw, very quiet, 2 minutes from the Tarka train line, Exeter one way Barnstable in the other with beautiful village stops in between. Run by a lovely couple who are very friendly, dog friendly relaxing atmosphere. Loved it will certainly be going back .

The owners gave us a nice welcome. We had a drink while we looked at the menu. Food was very average. Smoked salmon starter had no taste of salmon and was decorated with thin strips of carrot rather than with actual smoked salmon served with crispy melba toast, this was a disappointing dish. We then had a lamb rogan and a seafood pasta. All I can say is that both dishes were ok nothing special. Dogs were welcome in the pub and we have nothing against this except that the waitress was continually stroking the dogs and then waiting on us. It did put us off a little. Don't expect fantastic food but it isn't expensive.

We stayed here for two nights. The room was wonderfully clean and extremely comfortable. Breakfast and Evening meals were excellent. Staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you very much

We dropped in for a light lunch during a long drive down to south Devon. Very tasty filled baguettes, generous portions. The soup of the day (tomato) was very good if a bit too peppery. Enjoyed the local ale. Friendly staff and beautiful dogs. Would like to come back for a proper meal and dessert.

Lovely warm cosy pub with friendly staff went there with friends to see if new management had improved its food but sadly not . Menu is limited and quality is average this special place deseves better lets hope it gets there eventually

Always lovely atmosphere at this pub, log fire, welcomes dogs, all staff and landlord friendly however a little disappointed this time when we asked for fish at 6.45 on a Friday night and all sold out !the chips were stick fries and the pie was in a pot with a puff pastry lid, not a pie, however meat in pie tasty....always been good prior to this visit

This pub is a lovely place to go as soon as you walk into the pub it is such a friendly welcome. Always a good time there and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Deffinetly would advise people to come in for some food or just for a drink and see what it is like for themselves and guarantee you would enjoy it

As local to the Umberleigh area of some 4 years now, we have seen the Rising Sun live many lives. Luckily for us, its latest incarnation is fantastic. Friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere, our social calendar has never been so busy. The instance that warranted this review, however, was the Game End of Season Menu. Outstanding food and perfectly presented. The Caribbean Night was also fantastic. I can highly recommend a visit. Or two. We shall return!

As we both drive past twice a day its been hard not to notice the weekly events advertised out the front. We decided to attend the Caribbean night, we were given a warm welcome and couldn't resist sampling the punch. We weren't sat for long before we were invited to choose from the various dishes available. There were 2 fish dishes , ox tail ,jerk chicken and mutton with some lovely vegetable sides. Between the 2 of us we managed to try a bit of everything, it was all delicious! We had a great evening and must say how refreshing it is that the pub is putting on nights like this.Since the Caribbean night we've had dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it!Looking forward to attending some of their live music evenings!

Mixed feelings as a comfortable room in the annex but no heating, no hot water, wifi intermittent....We were given an electric heater and after1 night were offered a move to the main house but chose to stay in the better room and use a shower in the hotel. Food was ok, steak night on 2nd night was good. Owners and staff very apologetic but it would have been nice to have been offered a couple of of glasses of wine or something given we were very patient and understanding about the heating problems. Hope they get it all sorted soon!

Food was tasty but small portions. Had pie of the day which was beef and ale it had 2 pieces of meat in it !!!!! Did mention it to barman and he said he would tell the chef ! Shocking!My partner had belly pork again small portion for the £14 price tag. Then on paying we were overcharged by £21 so had to go back. If you want a decent meal don't bother going here. Try the bell inn or Exeter inn. Being locals we will be telling everyone to avoid.