Under New Management
The Rising Sun
KNAPP
15th Century Inn
Free House
Now Serving Food
From Thursday 14th May
Traditional British fare with a modern touch
Our Story
A New Chapter Begins
For over five centuries, The Rising Sun has stood at the heart of Knapp—a place where neighbours gather, stories are shared, and traditions are kept alive.
Under new stewardship, we are honoured to continue this legacy whilst breathing fresh life into these storied walls. Our commitment remains steadfast: exceptional ales, warm hospitality, and now, from the 14th of May, a kitchen serving honest British food made with care.
We invite you to join us as we write the next chapter of The Rising Sun's story.
The Kitchen
Honest British Cooking
From Thursday 14th May, our kitchen opens with a menu celebrating the best of British tradition—seasonal ingredients, time-honoured recipes, and dishes made to be shared.
Nibbles
Beef Yorkshires
Mini slow cooked, horseradish crème fraîche & rocket
Baked Somerset Brie
Toasted pecans, dates & honey
Ham & Cheddar Croquettes
Glazed ham, vintage cheddar, mustard aioli
Greek Flatbread
Toasted, hummus & whipped feta
Nocellara Sicilian Olives
Vegan & gluten-free friendly
Starters
Sweet Potato Soup
Coconut & cardamom, salted butter & granary cob
Seared Scallops
Butternut purée, watercress, pancetta crumb
Smoked Duck Breast
Figs, goats cheese mousse, cranberry & orange glaze
Cranborne Blue Soufflé
Twice baked, creamed garlic leeks, toasted walnuts
Pub Classics
Beef Burger
Smoked bacon, Barbers vintage cheddar, burger sauce, fries & coleslaw
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Sage shortcrust, nutmeg mash, pea purée, honey glazed carrots & gravy
Beer Battered Fish
Fresh catch, crushed peas, chunky chips & tartare sauce
Honey Mustard Ham
Free range local eggs & chunky chips
Mixed Bean Burger
Hummus, sweet chilli, brioche bun, fries & coleslaw (V)
Mains
Slow Braised Knapp Lamb
Redcurrant port & mint, dauphinoise potato, roasted root vegetables
Pork Loin
Stuffed with black pudding & apple, nutmeg mash, cavolo nero & beetroot
Truffled Mushroom Cannelloni
Spinach & ricotta, brown butter, pecorino & asparagus (V)
Sunday Roast
Roasted Chicken
Breast or leg with stuffing, all the trimmings
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Rosemary & garlic, all the trimmings
Topside of Beef
Yorkshire pudding, all the trimmings
Puddings
New Forest Strawberries
All butter shortbread, white chocolate chantilly, Pimm's purée
Caramel Apple Choux
Butterscotch sauce, almond crumb
Dark Chocolate Orange Torte
Blood orange sorbet, cocoa tuile
Local Cheese Selection
Peters Yard crackers, cherry tree chutney & fig jelly
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 6pm – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 3pm
Food service begins Thursday 14th May
Gallery
Step Inside
Timber beams, crackling fires, and the warm glow of candlelight—discover the character of The Rising Sun.
Visit
Find Us
Address
The Rising Sun
Knapp
North Curry, Taunton
TA3 6BG
Opening Hours
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm
Sundays 12-5pm
Kitchen Open
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm
Sundays 12-3pm