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Welcome to The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun is a fantastic community pub in the heart of Windmill Hill. A classic vintage establishment with shabby-chic mirrors and local artwork on the walls.
Open daily with a great line-up of cask and keg beers.
Regular events include open mic and Bandeoke (karaoke with a live band!). There is a large refurbished garden space, and the pub is also available for private hire free of charge with no minimum spend.
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What people say
I hosted my 30th out in the marquee/tent area out the back and it was perfect! Emilina, who was working behind the bar, was an angel!! So attentive and helpful. Dave (who I think manages the pub) would pop out every now… Read more
We were lucky enough to host a BBQ in the rented outdoor space here and it was such a wonderful night. Big shout out to Liam who accommodated us setting up early, as well as Stephen and all the other staff for helping… Read more
Can't recommend this place enough. We had an engagement party here with some friends and the staff were so helpful and friendly! They were on hand for anything we needed and it went really smoothly 😊
We hosted an event here and had a lovely time. The staff were really helpful and accomodating, and the venue had a great atmosphere. Cateting for event is also very good and affordable.
From the bar
On Tap
The Rising Sun have always been huge supporters of Bristol breweries. You’ll always find beers from our local Bristol breweries including Bristol Beer Factory, Arbor Ales, Wiper and True and New Bristol Brewery as well as others. Regulars on tap include:
- Kaleidoscope4.2%
Pale Ale · Wiper and True
- Mosaic4%
Pale Ale · Arbor Ales
- Infinity4.6%
Lager · Bristol Beer Factory
- Revival3.4%
Session IPA · Moor Beer Co.
These change regularly.
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Private hire
Enquire & book
Planning a birthday, wedding, club meeting or get-together at The Rising Sun? Tell us what you have in mind and the team will be in touch.
No hire fees unless it's a non-drinking event, no minimum spend.
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Find us
The Rising Sun
Alfred Road
Bristol, BS3 4LU
Bristol, BS3 4LU
Plan your visit
Opening Hours
- Monday16:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday16:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday16:00 – 23:00
- Friday13:00 – 00:00
- Saturday13:00 – 00:00
- Sunday13:00 – 22:00