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The Rising Sun, Epsom
Epsom
KT18 5DX
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
paulof horsham left this review about The Rising Sun
This Big Smoke pub is in a slightly unexpected location, in the quietest of back streets, with a much bigger garden than you'd expect stretching out to the back. Smooth FM-style music was playing at a comfortable volume in a nicely furnished room making this a comfortable place to hang out.
The bar supports couple of cask Pale Ales from the host Big Smoke Brewery, plus a 12-tap keg fount offering half-a-dozen more, and a smattering of interesting guests. The menu covers a good range though seems to have suffered from the recent wave of inflation.
As I've come to expect from this brewery's pubs, the staff are friendly and enthusiastic. I'd rate this as a quality operation which would enhance any suburban street.
On 30th June 2023
- rating: 8
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Malden man left this review about The Rising Sun
All change, the pub is the latest addition to the Big Smoke Brew Co portfolio. The people behind the Antelope in Surbiton and the Albion in Kingston amongst others.
On 3rd November 2021
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Rising Sun
With both the nearby Barley Mow and the Railway Guard still closed following Covid restrictions, our last port of call in Epsom was The Rising Sun.
The pub has an unexpectedly large rear garden, which actually provides more seating than could be accommodated inside the pub. The interior itself has a small public bar at the front, with a slightly larger area beyond, presumably for diners.
We arrived around 5:30pm and the pub was surprisingly busy considering it wasn't advertised to open until 5pm.
Just the one real ale was offered, but it was an unusual one - Sly Beast Beam Engine Pale.
Staff were friendly enough and the garden was a nice place to sit in with the early evening sunshine still creating sufficient warmth.
On 23rd April 2021
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Rising Sun
Curious little pub in a residential backstreet with a weatherboarded front and a brick building behind. The interior features a lot of dark wood, with the bar to the front and a dining area behind. Draught beers were Youngs Special and Ordinary - sorry, Original - and Courage Best.
On 28th September 2019
- rating: 7
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Malden man left this review about The Rising Sun
Situated in a quiet backwater a short stroll from the town centre, this is an attractive old pub with well worn boarded floors, low ceilings and lower panelled walls. The bar is slightly forward of central and directly ahead on entering, it then extends alongside an open corridor leading to the rear area. The counter is in dark wood and leans slightly outwards, there is a brass leaning rail at counter top height as well as little hooks to hang jackets etc. Two banks of four pumps repeated with Youngs Bitter, Special, Tribute (£3.55) and Sambrook's Wandle. The front area and side section with drinking shelf form the bar with the rear portion being more of a restaurant with tables pre-laid. This area is effectively divided into two by a large central see through fireplace and chimney with stacked logs piled up adjacent. Décor consists mainly of mounted blue and white plates, framed cartoons, mirrors and a large antique looking clock. There were vases of flowers distributed here and there, and ruched brown blinds above the windows. There is a small front veranda with a couple of benches facing the street and to the rear a large sunny grassy garden with picnic benches.
Music played at a tolerable volume, I didn't see any sign of a TV.
The food menu was slightly upmarket from pub grub however this is certainly still a pub, not just a restaurant and a pretty decent one too.
On 21st July 2013
- rating: 6
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J K left this review about The Rising Sun
what a hidden gem. no smoking pub, very clean, friendly, cask ales & continental lagers, seperate eating & without a doubt the best food in epsom.
highly recomended for any ocasion
UPDATE: Had my wifes birthday party in the function room. Cant thank the staff enough for all the help. great food as always.
10 out of 10 guys
On 1st December 2007
- rating: 10
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MB 66 left this review about The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun is now a restaurant masquerading as a pub. The beer is very expensive beer (£2.90 for a pint of ordinary bitter). If you like your beer don't bother drinking here as there are some proper pubs within a very short walk.
On 7th April 2007
- rating: 2
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jon daly left this review about The Rising Sun
i would like to recommend this pub highly. well kept beer, good staff, great food. venison a must for sunday lunch.
On 2nd April 2007
- rating: 10
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