The best restaurants serving British food in South East

We stumbled across this pub after a bracing walk on the nearby Wiston Estate. Our greeting was friendly, helpful and welcoming, we both selected the salt beef hash from the menu and it was utterly delicious. If the rest of the menu is as good as this dish, you will be assured of a great meal. The decor is a rather dated but don’t be put off - the fabulous service and food more than makes up for it.

Great first impression, service and ambience. I wish this was our local pub. Honestly excellent. Parking a consideration but we timed it well.

The team were absolutely brilliant at organising food etc at very late notice for my aunts after funeral get together… I would highly recommend them for their hospitality, kindness and efficiency… thank you all…😊

Pub closed 2021. Really sad that this pub closed in August 2021 and hasn't (yet) reopened under new ownership. Looks as if it's surrounded by security fencing pending redevelopment. Another lost pub 😢

Bostin Christmas lunch we had our lovely girls from the swimming pool outing today the food was all cooked fresh Donna a incredible cook everybody enjoyed there meal and the staff were fantastic fully recommend this. Place for a good roast.

Old fashioned pub the way a pub should friendly owner and customers great place to visit good food and beer wish I lived near so it was my local

Slow in receiving food, problem in kitchen.

As a local, I visit here fairly regularly. But really only because it is 'handy' and visitors want to try it. Last visit on Easter Saturday evening was appalling. Really busy (which is good) but only 1 guy serving at the bar, so was constant queueing. Had a table booked to eat, but was sharply told we had missed it- apparently it was an hour earlier and they couldn't now accommodate us! I wouldn't mind, but had already spoken to the bar guy about it and said I'd be back nearer our booking time. And then we had been sitting under his nose, trying to pass the time until our table booking. Horrible service and won't be back any time soon.

Only had coffee at this time but we will be back to try the food soon.

Waited at the bar, apparently inbisible to get a drink. About 15 mins in i asked one of the bar staff putting glasses in the cleaner if she could pour me a drink when finished. No reply, but looked at me like it was a ridiculous request. Two girls next to me said to her you should make him wait now, to which she replied "i was going to do that anyway." Waited 10 more minutes for a drink, none forthcoming, so i left. I have been here several times before when on crawls in stony, and never had any problems. Unsure if new management or just a drop in service. Either way, will not be coming again.

Very nice and cosy place with friendly staff. We enjoyed some of the local ales and a great atmosphere.

Second time visiting for Sunday Lunch, sat in the garden which is a real hidden gem. Food was good, very traditional which is exactly what we wanted on a lazy Sunday. We both had roasts I had beef which was nice and pink and herself had pork. Service was pleasant and the staff where friendly and efficient. The only downside was it seemed very quite. Which was great from our point of view. I am sure considering how lovely the garden is it will be a lot busier come the summer.

I arranged a wake here for family and friends to follow a family funeral. As you’d expect, such functions have a short notice. The team at The Rising Sun bent over backwards to accommodate our party - great food at a very reasonable price. The service was simply outstanding: unobtrusive management and staff making sure that everyone was catered for; tea and coffee ready on arrival; meeting dietary needs; catering for additional guests; and, all with a ready smile whilst still allowing the group privacy. The overall atmosphere was positive and respectful and, importantly, the “regulars” were still looked after. A super positive experience at a difficult time - The Rising Sun by name and by nature.

Popped in and greeted by a friendly Holly. Who served quickly and efficiently with a smile 😊

Best chippy in Wallingford, wraps are amazing, good variety and friendly staff