Rising sun is a lovely place to have a pin of beer. I managed to walk 1 hour to get there. It's a lovely pub ?
Graham T
A lovely old world pub, a hidden gem run by a delightful lady and her daughter. England could do with more pubs with this old school charm.
Duncan Garrett
A proper traditional pub well worth supporting. Chickens n all !
Mike Keogh Personal
Rising Sun - GoogleFor 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!Parking: Hanging Sign to pub has debated so keep eyes open for pub and car park along narrow road.Wheelchair accessibility: Level in garden. Step too indoors. Low ceilings.
Razzy Rascal
Lots of potential with this place and i doubt it would take much to drag it out of the doldrums. Barely functioning as a pub due to neglect. Some family members are working hard but are dragged down by others who seem uninterested. A little TLC and someone who's handy with basic DIY and this place could be a real authentic gem of a rural public house. Lots of travelling folk present at the festival days they hold so can get rowdy. Cars often triple stack parked with no way of clearing the deadlock and woe betide asking the folk who blocked you in to move. It'll be missed when its gone but it'll be no surprise unfortunately. A Crooked House waiting to happen.
Liz Palmer
Have had some lovely afternoons here. Traditional pub. Have some good music in garden.
Nicholas Goldsmith
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.
Thomas Wooster
There is no perfect pub - but this is absolutely as close as you can get.Well kept local ales, kittens running around, a beautiful garden, delicious ice cream and very hospitable friendly service. Would recommend everyone to stop there when walking near by.
Thomas Bates
Very nice pub
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.
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.
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!
trevor brooker
Lovely owner run pub
Daniel Purton
Really nice pub, great staff and the live music was excellent.
Rising sun is a lovely place to have a pin of beer. I managed to walk 1 hour to get there. It's a lovely pub ?
A lovely old world pub, a hidden gem run by a delightful lady and her daughter. England could do with more pubs with this old school charm.
A proper traditional pub well worth supporting. Chickens n all !
Rising Sun - GoogleFor 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!Parking: Hanging Sign to pub has debated so keep eyes open for pub and car park along narrow road.Wheelchair accessibility: Level in garden. Step too indoors. Low ceilings.
Lots of potential with this place and i doubt it would take much to drag it out of the doldrums. Barely functioning as a pub due to neglect. Some family members are working hard but are dragged down by others who seem uninterested. A little TLC and someone who's handy with basic DIY and this place could be a real authentic gem of a rural public house. Lots of travelling folk present at the festival days they hold so can get rowdy. Cars often triple stack parked with no way of clearing the deadlock and woe betide asking the folk who blocked you in to move. It'll be missed when its gone but it'll be no surprise unfortunately. A Crooked House waiting to happen.
Have had some lovely afternoons here. Traditional pub. Have some good music in garden.
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.
There is no perfect pub - but this is absolutely as close as you can get.Well kept local ales, kittens running around, a beautiful garden, delicious ice cream and very hospitable friendly service. Would recommend everyone to stop there when walking near by.
Very nice pub
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.
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic olde worlde pub, great ambiance.
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.
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!
Lovely owner run pub
Really nice pub, great staff and the live music was excellent.