Rising Sun

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1. Fiona Pereira ★★★★★

   This is such an amazing pub that its well worth planning your walk around a visit there. The Manager is so lovely and welcoming and the pub itself is a hidden treasure. A perfect pitstop for the thirsty walker!

   1 year ago
2. Ishwar Nair ★★★★★

   Came to stop whilst on a hiking trip. Was told fantastic stories about this place from the hiking instructor (e.g. how long this pub has been standing, who the owner is, funny stories around pub operations, and historical facts). We bought our lunch with us, but managed to try a local ale called Bulldog (around £4). The pub landlord, a lovely lady, was very friendly and caring. You won’t find your regular mainstream beer on draft.. but can find locally produced drinks in bottles. They have snacks such as crisps. They make homemade icecream (I believe £4 around a scoop). The atmosphere is fantastic and unique. It’s very old pub, and you can feel and smell it once you go inside. Very well maintained… very dull and dark inside… giving it a very traditional English pub feel. Please do call and find out if this pub is open.. as sometimes it can be closed.

   1 year ago
3. Mike Keogh Personal ★★★★★

   Rising Sun - Google For a long time this hidden gem was a secret for those on the know. It is difficult to get to and unfindable on TA. It used to be busy when Peter ran it but since he passed away his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Rachel, manage it as a quaint old skool country pub with real ales and ice cream with packaged bar snacks available too. Since Michelle's cohort was affected by the rise in retirement age she is due for her pension in 2026. Until then she has to make ends meet and is finding it hard in this economic climate with fewer patrons. This pub is well worth making the effort to visit. Just come for the atmosphere inside, garden outside and the occasional folk gigs. It keeps on disappearing on TA despite my reviewing it a few times before! It also gets confused with other (much more chic, expensive and flashy) pubs locally and I have reported the misplaced photos. Just go with your loved ones or friends. You will not be disappointed. Cycle or drive there. The boxed Westerham Ales are good though so mind the units. Look out for the rare chicken and cow breeds too!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Nicholas ★★★★☆

   A true country pub in the most glorious location down some of the smallest lanes in Kent. Locked in a time warp of proper old fashioned hostelries with the first sensation upon walking through the entrance is the fragrant scent of woodsmoke (even though this was a fairly hot day in May). I must say, though that the cleanliness of the glasses are stuck in the same time warp, even though mine (for my can of Guinness) had recently been through the glass washer. It was heavily stained with tannin. I wonder when this machine was last cleaned? This is just housekeeping which did rather reflect on the rest of the establishment. No draught beer. Yes, the pumps were there, but the ales that we had (and very good they were - perhaps the stained glasses added that little extra "je ne sais quoi"?) were all served from a "box" sitting on the counter. Perhaps this is what happens in these days of limited opening hours, in which case it is rather sensible. I make these comment as a person who was in this industry for over 40 years, so I might just be being a little too critical on one of those pubs that is a real discovery.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Claire Russell-Thomas ★★★★★

   There should be more of these places, brought me back to my childhood. Lovely area for walking. Don't expect food just a perfect pint.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Matt E ★★★★★

   Amazing place just off North Downs Way. Like going back to my youth as this is how I remember country pubs about 40 years ago. No frills, great garden with plenty of seating. Lovely landlady.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Andy Fisher ★★★★☆

   Traditional rustic country pub on top of the North Downs above Kemsing in West Kent. No meals but a good range of real ale and other drinks. Pubs need our support - visit this one if you are in the area!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Gillian Rixon ★★★★★

   Live music events. Traditional country village pub. Amazing ice cream produced by owners. Locally produced hot food during events. Well worth a visit. Variety of chickens for children to view.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Karen Borrie ★★★★★

   Very fond memories of this pub so great to have it up and running again even if only for drinks or ice cream. It's worth a walk for a cold beer in the traditional garden.

   almost 3 years ago

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