The Rising Sun, Woodcroft in Forest of Dean

Lovely community pub, great friendly atmosphere. Stopped for a quick drink and ended up wining, eating mains and desserts. Fresh Hake with garlic prawns and chorizo on crushed new pots. Affordable Prices . Really good food and great service. Thanks guys Be back again.

After completing a 177-mile fundraising walk over 8 days along Offa’s Dyke for Headway North Staffordshire Brain Injury Charity, our group stopped at The Rising Sun in Woodcroft, Chepstow, for a well-deserved dinner. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the pub made us feel right at home. After such a long walk, the friendly staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group, making sure we were comfortable and settled. The pub’s atmosphere was warm, cozy, and full of character. It’s the kind of place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a great meal. There’s a real sense of community here, and it was a fitting end to our challenging but rewarding journey for such a meaningful cause. Thank you 🙌

We decided to visit for lunch after hearing all about the pub's journey to get to where they are . Not disappointed at all, lovely garden, pub, food and staff. We will definitely be returning as we are fairly local and will definitely recommend to friends

We visited last week and the pan fried sea bass with clam, sweetcorn and spring onion chowder, and crushed new potatoes was superb. A meal of this quality is not easy to find let alone reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and it was dog friendly as well.

AW so nice to see this pub up and running again , hated going past and seeing it closed . We had a pleasant lunch we thought very well priced and a good portion size . It was very clean and had a relaxed atmosphere , the staff were friendly and welcoming , . only one criticism would be do 2 smaller jacket spuds rather that one big one as a bit hard , however the salad and filling was lovely as were the chips . So glad the village had a pub again , my grandparents are buried in the local church yard so have a soft spot for Woodcroft ..Ps coffee was lush!

Travelling from Abergavenny, this was our second visit to the Rising Sun in two months. Again, the food was perfectly cooked and presented with excellent service from the bar staff. The Cajun flavoured chips and the Paninis were amazing and plentiful. The enclosed beer garden is a real bonus on a hot sunny day especially when you are with young children. A lovely little pub that seems to be doing very well. Will definitely visit again.

Amazing!!! Great food, great selection of local drinks and a local yet welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended and I look forward to my next visit

What a great pub , went with friends for food and stayed for the Live music. Great night , excellent food and the duo playing were superb. A hidden gem that's well worth a visit.

We had Sunday lunch here and it was delicious! We had three courses and each one was divine. Very friendly and made a great fuss on my son and his girlfriends lab puppy. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic food was had by all. Clean plates all round. Great atmosphere, was very welcoming. Went with friends and one dog. No problem bringing in the 4 legged Great Dane. In fact a little furry station is available for dogs to enjoy a treat of their own. A great asset to the community run by the community.

The Rising Sun is a community led pub. There is a warm atmosphere and welcome as you enter this charming pub. Dogs are very welcome but please keep them on their lead😊. They have a treat station for visiting dogs! The menu has a choice of light bites such as panninis along with vegetarian options or for the hungry traveller/local a selection of starters, mains and sweets. Two of us opted for the steak and night jar pie ( no birds were harmed! It's a local stout) served with chips, seasonal veg and lashings of gravy! The pie was wholesome and tasty, and a massive round of applause for the jugs of gravy! Proper home cooked food! Our friends opted for a brie and cranberry panninis with salad and onion rings, and a bacon brie and cranberry sandwich with cheesy chips. Both were crammed full with brie etc ( that's the sandwich/panninis not our friends!) Drinks wise we opted for a pint of night jar, along with a couple more local brews that I can't recall! They were all excellent! Our dog was made very welcome and happily had a few treats from the doggy corner. Oh and the place was very clean! Overall we had a lovely evening and excellent food. Long may you continue to keep serving your community and surrounding areas. Thank you.

One of the nicest pubs I’ve been to for a long time. The welcome was great and friendly and the logfire was a bonus. Very well decorated and extremely clean as were the toilets. Good selection of drinks as well as a good menu…But, the icing on the cake was I had the best burger I can ever remember having, it was absolutely delicious and very big. This was really good value for money and will be definately going again..Just for info this place has been bought by the locals and, I believe run by a committee. I cannot recommend this beauful establishment anymore, it deserves 10**********’s. And thankyou ladies for great service. Worth the trip from Weston super Mare.

Great spot for lunch or dinner or just a pint of local Wye Valley or Kingstone beer Attentive staff and a wood burner gives the pub a welcoming feel. There’s a good range of food - well cooked and presented with delicious deserts We will definitely be returning and supporting this pub that is such an important part of the local community

Boxing Day festive menu. The quality of the food, service and the drinks was great. The pub had a lovely atmosphere.

On 2 December the two of us had the Festive Menu for lunch. We had the smoked trout and game pate for starters followed by pork loin and hake as main course. It was delicious and well presented. Sarah was an excellent host. We give them 5 stars!

Lovely pub, attentive and charming staff and excellent food. Also love the story of how the Rising Sun has been saved by the community. Well worth travelling for.

My wife and I have dined at The Rising Sun, Woodcroft on several occasions with parties of 4 to 11 people. The food has always been good and last Sunday was exceptional. Good food, good beer, cheerful staff, nice ambience.

Excellent Sunday Lunch in relaxed atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Prices reasonable too.

This pub has a great menu, the food was well cooked, arrived promptly and was served with a smile. Really good selection of beers as well.

Do not eat here. 4/5 people seriously unwell after dining here. I spoke to 'manager' who said he was also the chef. He couldn't care less about unwell diners. GP visit had to be sought. Shame on you!!!

Exceptional !! A great community owned pub which has a great atmosphere, home cooked food and very attentive friendly staff. We had a Sunday roast which was delicious. Real attention has been paid to getting the flavours right and sourcing quality local produce . Plus even though it was busy , which is a recommendation in its self , we were not kept waiting at all. Very impressive! Thank you .

The pub is great, the staff are lovely. My wife and I both had rump steak and it was a lovely piece of beef perfectly cooked. Without blowing smoke…. It was better than a famous restaurant in Covent Garden that rhymes with Divy. But seriously it is so heat warming to see a community hub / pub deliver such excellent service and wonderful food. We will be back

What a place!! This had to be my favourite lunch in a very very long time! We travelled from Cardiff for a few nights away and we stumbled upon this place! And how lucky we were! The food was amazing! (The fries!!!!!!) and the staff were amazing! Plus they absolutely love dogs! So we’re giving treats and cuddles to my little beagle! And absolute credit to the area!

Staying locally and ate there on our first evening. Enjoyed it so much we re booked for a our last night. Good food, dog friendly, pleasant staff, what more could you want?

We were staying locally on a mini-break and spent 2 evenings in this marvellous pub. Lovely food and helpful friendly staff. Airy, attractive interior decor and layout. Spotless loos (always a good sign). Great atmosphere, friendly greeting and (just as importantly) farewell from the bar...

Homely and tasty food at a fair price and decent portion size - lovely buzz and friendly staff , a lovely local community pub would love to get snowed in one day ! No problem with being dog friendly but maybe wise to also offer...

What a wonderful find. Looking for somewhere to eat after visiting Chepstow Castle and had almost given up. Came across this gem of a pub. Amazing food, best chips I’ve ever eaten out. Great burgers, both meat and veggie. Vegan bangers and mash and delicious...

This pub is a great stop to add to your travels if you are in the area. The food options are great for all different requirements, with delcious specials always on offer too. Have been in a few times just for a pint as well,...

This place is so great, love the ethos and the fact it’s a pub owned by the community - have a very welcoming feeling. I have been a few times - for cake/ coffee & for dinner - the hunters chicken is massive & delicious,...

Sunday lunch celebrated with my daughter. Very congenial surroundings. Food excellent as was the service! Very welcoming and relaxing and affordable. Highly recommended

If you are in the area this is a must visit pub! A varied menu of salads,sandwiches and my favourite burgers! All food is great and enjoyed with my whole family

Lovely get together with friends. Our party of 8 all had delicious food with generous mains very reasonably priced and delicious puddings to follow. Excellent quality pub food and love the fact the pub is community owned since its recent re-opening. Will be back!

Excellent Sunday lunch nice selection of vegetables well cooked chicken and yummy gravy. Service was good polite and attentive staff.Looking forward to my next visit.

I have had breakfast, lunch & dinner at The Rising Sun, watched a rugby game there, popped in for a cuppa after walking Offa’s Dyke & also been there on a band night! I would highly recommend a visit for any / all of the...

Great little local pub and very friendly staff. Generous portion sizes for dinner and good value for money (although the ribs I had were slightly tough and overcooked). Enjoyable pub quiz on a Tuesday which was good fun and well organised.

This pub has been shut for a few years so we were looking forward to seeing what it had become now its doors are open again. The food was amazing and from a lovely menu, great for kids (not just the boring nuggets and chips...

This is a great local community pub. It has a large selection of drinks on tap and spirits and wine. The food is pub food using quality ingredients. Friendly staff and locals.

Brilliant place! Lively local because the locals really care about their community owned pub! Possibly a few too many peacocks?

Great food. Awesome atmosphere. Children and dog friendly. Staff are very accomodating. A proper good country pub!

Saw an item about this community pub on Points West, so took a jaunt from near Bristol to try it. Friendly welcome, excellent tomato and basil soup (with a bit of a kick), and a wood-burner. Quiet when we got there (12:30) but a dozen...