Rising Sun

17th century classic Brakspear country pub hidden in trees off the Highmoor to Stoke Row road. A small flagstone-floored bar on entering, with a large inglenook fireplace, opens into a cosy snug bar to the right, also with a real fire, and into a larger dining area at the rear. A rarity in this area, the pub is open all-day, 7 days a week and also serves food 7 days a week. The menu features classic British dishes with a twist (e.g. scotch egg, cullen skink, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, steak and kidney), all cooked from fresh using locally sourced high provenance ingredients, and is comforting food served in generous portions. The landlady has two young rescue dogs that entertain customers and the pub is very dog-friendly. The pub closes at dusk on Sunday.