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The Rising Sun, Basingstoke
Basingstoke
RG21 5TB
Served areas
Reviews of The Rising Sun (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Rising Sun
A fairly plain but pleasant pub just up the hill from the station. The general feel is of a facelifted locals' pub, without being over-modernised. The large main room is knocked though to a darts area and a snug with a TV, while behind the bar is a raised back room with garden at rear. The only draught beer on was a very drinkable Andwell Muddler, with 6X and Proper Job clips reversed. Note the pub is up for sale so things might change.
On 15th February 2022
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about Rising Sun
A bit of a clean-up here (hooray) and a re-naming, but essentially remains as was. Three ales: Courage Best, Black Sheep Bitter and GK Old Nutty Hen (pretty good). Fair enough, quite busy on my Friday visit. Given the slide downhill of the Queens Head, it’s good to see this one open again for the thirsty commuter.
Reviews as Way Inn
May 2012
A recent re-visit found the beer selection to have evolved - TT Landlord, Longdog, Oakleaf Hole Hearted, GK OSH and. Abbot. The Longdog was good and Hole Hearted absolutely spot-on. However the interior is looking pretty grubby (eg the furnishings are getting very tatty) and the pub, never the most light/welcoming at the best of times due its position, feels a bit dingy and desperate, what with the lights not switched on and the lack of homely touches on a grey day. A coat of paint, some new upholstering and half a dozen sets of new light fittings really would do wonders. There’s at least one real fire on the go now so there’s potential. This could be as good (maybe even better) as the Queens Arms if management want it to be. Rated 7
November 2008
A pub that’s getting popular with the younger crowd and is also becoming well-known for its beer. There’s usually Abbot, Deuchars, Landlord and Palmers available and they are in pretty good shape. Quite a large interior, the inside downstairs I always find a bit dingy – it’s better up the steps as there’s a bit more natural light coming in. The beer garden is functional but well-done. The jukebox (decent selection) music is often pointlessly on the loud side, perhaps the landlord is deaf. The food available (posh pub grub with garnish, usually) is pretty good in my experience. Staff are usually pretty good as well. Overall, I'd recommend a visit here if you are in the town. Rated 8
On 13th October 2014
- rating: 7
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dave stray left this review about The Way Inn
Abbot Ale and Timothy Taylor are the main ales available. Appears to hold occasional music nights. Pub is large and never seems to get very busy here.
On 7th June 2013
- rating: 9
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Bramley (Hants), 5.51 miles, 1 hr 46 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No - Discount withdrawn - last updated 06 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 09 July 2014 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Quinno _
