The Rising Sun Pensford
Under New Management
The Rising Sun in Pensford is celebrated for its award-winning garden and picturesque viaduct backdrop, making it a standout destination in Bristol, Bath & Somerset. Known for serving great classic pub food and a renowned Sunday roast, its kitchen is open throughout the week, offering quality food in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. In September 2024, Rob Moore took over the lease, bringing his experience from running The Keynsham Courtyard on Keynsham High Street. Rob says, "My aim is to see this outstanding village pub through the next five years and beyond, and to bring a whole new generation of eyes onto this fantastic village."
Opening Hours
Monday - 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday - 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday - 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday - 12:00 - 22:00
Friday - 12:00 - 23:00
Saturday - 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday - 12:00 - 20:00
See Our Menu Page for Kitchen opening hours
History of the Rising Sun
The Rising Sun pub in Pensford is a slice of living history. Once a bustling stop for stage coaches in the 17th and 18th centuries, it later hosted notable figures like clarinetist Acker Bilk and Robert Hunter of the Grateful Dead.
In 1968, the formidable River Chew flood devastated the village, submerging the pub's entire bottom floor. Amidst this, a royal morale boost came when Prince Philip stopped by for a pint.
Back in 1685, during the Monmouth Rebellion, rebel forces camped near the pub. The nearby Pensford Viaduct, built in 1873 for coal transport, echoes the village’s industrious past. It stands tall, a Grade II listed symbol, even as it watched the great flood halt train services forever in 1964.
The Rising Sun, alongside the viaduct, narrates tales of resilience and historic charm, making Pensford much more than just a quaint village.
