The Rising Sun

Wonderful stay. The staff were fantastic, so friendly and welcoming. The building was beautiful, very well maintained and clean. Our room was lovely, comfy bed and amazing bath. The beer selection was really good and food was fantastic. We had the best time and will definitely be back soon! |Thank you rising sun team

We've stayed at the pub with our children in the past and enjoyed it. Clad in scaffolding when we visited this time and Storm Benjamin blowing outside the pub hadn't lit its fire, only the lightbulbs within it and a cold draft was blowing through the bar. Nice beers, friendly service but not welcoming enough for us to stay very much longer this time. Someone's taken their eye off the ball and is relying on the pub's history and location. But we'll be back when we return again next year, I expect.

An olde worlde partiallybthatched pub on the foreshore of a small seaside resort.|Pub full of charecter with narrow passageways and lots of nooks and crannies.|The bar area was cool especially in the evening and not me and my wife didn’t take our outer clothes off. Other visitors commented about the chill and was the stove working alas it’s just an electrical ornament.|The food served from the pub kitchens were all excellent this was evening and breakfasts.|The service at tables was as quirky as the way back to our bedroom. Orders forgotten and staff banging around when clearing tables to us it added to the charm..|Our room had a sea view as requested but during our stay the scaffolding to the front of the pub had not been removed.||We never saw anyone working on the outside or the roof!||Even though the pub is onto the harbour side street it was very quiet with no traffic noise. The creaking and door squeaking is what anyone would expect from an an old quaint pub…. If you want a ghost or two you will have to ask….is anyone their!

Lovely location on the harbour front. Character building with charm. Bedroom was small but otherwise great, with lovely seats in the windows to sit and watch the sea and tides. Staff all friendly and helpful and bar and restaurant were OK. Breakfast was good - a few different cooked options which were all good (although the beans on toast option was tiny - one bit of toast with the smallest pot of the beans!) We had a lovely time!

We stayed in the cottage attached to the Rising Sun. We had a lovely time although it would have been useful to have 1 or 2 small adjustments to make it perfect. We have wine glasses but no bottle opening to open the bottle. We have washing up liquid and tea cloth but no washing up cloth. We had a dinning table but no plates, cutlery ect. Small things that would have made it that little bit more special

Wonderful location, friendly welcome, sea and harbour view from our small double room, which was spotless with newly refurbished bathroom, everything provided, however it was bath only , no shower but this was not a problem for us. Breakfasts were good and we had dinner at the hotel on the Saturday night, which was very good. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely place for a weekend stay and Lynmouth, plus walk up the river, remains one of our favourite ever places to visit.

The staff were so attentive at all times and accommodated our Boxer dog Doris with great enthusiasm. The breakfast and dinner was exceptional and everyone was so friendly. Our room was beautifully clean and provided all the amenities required for a 2 night stay. The actual building is so full of history and character, although we did feel that parts of the communal areas would benefit from some considerate restorations. Overall, we had the most fabulous stay at The Rising Sun and will be booking to stay again soon.

We had a great overnight stay. Room was lovely, clean and perfect for us as a couple. Food was amazing and the service was roo. We've always loved Lynmouth and the Rising Sun just enhances the place! Lovely place, people and would highly recommend it to any of our family and friends.

Had dinner here yesterday - the fish and chips were really good but I got a seafood appetizer that was insanely good. It was clams, mussels, prawns, scallops in a broth that I wanted to actually drink out of the bowl. Service was great and the vibe was peaceful and calming. Highly recommend it. Also, the view off the water is awesome.

The Rising Sun was recommended to us by our hostess at the Lyn Valley Guesthouse, and it was delightful. It's a charming 17th century pub, frequented by the locals, who greeted us with friendly joking as we came in. We had the mussels starter, which was terrific, and a very good fish and chips. The ales were excellent. The food is not cheap, but it's worth it.

The Rising Sun lies on the harbour in Lynmouth below the village of Lynton which perches, connected by cable-car train, on the cliffs above. This is a magical spot, made more so by the comfort and meals available at this 14th-century smugglers' inn. Shelley and Blackmore both found inspiration for their writing here. The building is large, and the pub comfortable with creaky floors and a big fireplace. The dining here is exceptionally fine, though. Check out Exmoor Venison, English Confit Fondant, Sweet Red Onion Puree With a Blackberry and Game Fumé Demi-Glace or Fillet of Wild Boar braised in Cognac, Sugar poached New Potatoes With roast Chestnuts and Salsify and you'll know that this isn't your typical pie-and-mash pub. Tables are separated into several rooms for a cosy feel to each group. There are rooms for hire, too, each fancy with four-poster beds and some with sea views. It's a worthwhile special treat stop along a beautiful coastal drive.

Celebrated my birthday here with the best and biggest fish and chips. Window table looking out at the harbour. Great atmosphere with friendly staff and lots of happy customers. Short walk back to our B&B in a lovely seaside town. There is a restaurant too and the menu is good and interesting, including lobster but the fish and chips served in the bar were the best choice!

We didn't stay here, but made a day trip, and had lunch in the restaurant. The hotel dates to the 14th century (stuff around here is really old) and looks charming, but this review is about the food, which was outstanding. We had smoked mackerel and crabmeat sandwiches, both with homemade parsnip chips, which were amazing. Definite thumbs up!

This is an amazing pub! It's really traditional and picturesqe - right on the harbour front in Lynmouth. The town itself is great as a base for a weekend away and the pub is by far the best in the village for spending the evening. The food is typical gournet pub prices but it's really good quality and the bar staff are really friendly. We went there for New Year last year and it was a fab night! Thoroughly recommend to anyone in the area!

I have eaten here a couple of times recently and the food had been excellent on both occasions. The fairly local Exmoor ales are pretty good as well. the position of the pub, on a very old hill terrace overlooking Lynmouth harbour is as good as it gets. So far,so good. Unfortunately, there are a couple of negatives. Firstly, the food and drink is on the high side of average. Secondly, when full the pub gets a little claustrophobic, especially if you are trying top eat. Then there is the curate's egg service, varying from the quite friendly to the cold and distant. All in all, worth it for the food and drink but there are better places in North Devon.

a hidden gem in a very beautiful location. not only the pub is a great place to stay and see the tide coming in. but the restaurant is just amazing. we were lucky to get the last table and had a wunderful seafood feast. starter was a shared fish and shellfish platter with home baked bread that would have been enough for both of us. awesome salmon great mackerel and lost of other delights. but all that was nothing against the fresh lobster that was caught in viewing distance - over crusted with a bit of cheese and served with potatoes as small and tasteful as truffles. wonderful. sadly enough we were all fed up and could only manage a shared dessert. but we will come again for sure!