Rising Sun - Wiltshire

We popped in for lunch as it was on our route home, and we’d not been here for over a year. We enjoyed our lunch, from a good lunchtime menu, and the local beer went down a dream. Great, friendly service which always makes the atmosphere good. If you want a meal with a view then you must try the Rising Sun. Would thoroughly recommend.

Two superb experiences. We’re away for a week (two adults, six year old and our dog Lady) we escaped from dining in our AirBNB accommodation and enjoyed two fabulous experiences at The Rising Sun. Neil the perfect hospitality host (with an outstanding hospitality CV) complimented by; dog friendly, stunning kids menu, outstanding local produce, exceptional food drinks and fabulous country pub vibes. Highly appreciated. Thank you Neil all the best in your recovery post opening at the start of Covid you deserve an abundance of success. Ian Tillett over 38 years of hospitality experience.

The building was cold and draughty, not helped by two doors being left open, although it was a busy time, everything seemed very rushed in terms of service and the manager seemed abrupt at times. The food itself was most disappointing, nothing was hot, probably not helped by being served on a wooden board we won’t make that mistake again, the quality of the beef was good but the vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy were very poor. The potatoes were hard and tasted unpleasant, they had definitely been reheated, possibly over reheated and then let get cold again. The parsnips and carrots also had that reheated taste and texture. The medley of veg red cabbage, kale and a broccoli gratin were all served in a bowl together, which was just mushy and lukewarm. Cold plates didn’t help matters either. There are several better places to visit locally for Sunday lunch and a return visit isn’t on the cards. The manager walked past us several times and we think he avoided asking us if everything was ok, because he knew what the answer would be. All the basics were just wrong. Such a shame, as it could be so much better. Felt particularly disappointed after spending £90 on what was should have been an enjoyable family treat.

We stayed with a couple of Motorhome’s by prior arrangement. Lovely sunset and deck. Then came Into eat. Pub food done well. Drank loads of a good local beer and a few bottles of wines. Not overly expensive. Owner has engaging and Interesting. Clearly working very hard to make something of the business. We will return. Not only for the view but because people trying hard and working hard in local pubs need support.

Upon our arrival, we were shown to our table and seated. The drinks orders were taken quickly but they took at least 20 minutes to come. We ordered a roast sharing board. We had been at our table for over an hour before the first course came out the staff didn't apologise or seem interested. When our food finally arrived, we asked for some salt and were given sachets of salt that was congealed in the packet. Yet, another table had been given salt and pepper grinders (they also had all their courses before us and arrived after us). We didn't get asked about whether we wanted anymore drinks when our glasses were empty so we ended up having to go to the bar as it was quicker. We decided to order desert and after saying yes to being able to provide Vanilla Icecream with the Millionaires shortbread, it arrived without they didn't tell us though until we asked... Overall the Roast Dinner was good The puddings were not good. One of the urinals in the mens toilet was filled up with urine and overflowing onto the floor. But, they put a wet floor sign underneath it, so that's fine?