The Rising Sun, Backwell

The Rising Sun, Backwell We’re passionate about great food and drink, with an all-day food offer focused on seasonal, locally sourced produce and hearty pub classics.

Located in Backwell on the outskirts of Bristol and a short drive from Weston-super-Mare, The Rising Sun is a beautiful pub and inn, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Behind the bar you’ll find plenty of award-winning Butcombe beer and cider, and a wide range of wine and cocktails. With 6 ensuite bedrooms, The Rising Sun is the ideal location for a rural retreat, family break or staycation, an

d exploring nearby Bristol and the surrounding Somerset countryside, with Bristol Airport just 3 miles away. A haven for families, walkers, cyclists and locals alike, The Rising Sun offers a huge beer garden with children’s play area, and large carpark. The Rising Sun is dog-friendly, child-friendly, and perfectly positioned for visits to attractions such as the Mendips AONB, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, and the North Somerset coast.

Starting this Saturday, we are starting our very own kids club! This will be happening every fortnight from 09:00 till 1...
12/08/2026

Starting this Saturday, we are starting our very own kids club! This will be happening every fortnight from 09:00 till 11:00 on Saturdays, perfect for when you need something to do with the littles ones!

We will have different arts and crafts activities and a movie to go along with them, this week, its the Jungle Book.

As always we have breakfast being served for adults and children, and much needed coffee for the parents too!

Come down and give it a go this Saturday!

07/08/2026

Hey everyone, our first of 4 garden parties this month is tomorrow! Hope you're all as excited as we are for it!

Plenty of food l, drinks and music for the whole family to enjoy, especially if you didn't get to go see the baloon festival!

3 more left this month as well, with a country music themed party on the 22nd and a big end of summer bash on the 30th!

Hope to see you all here! 🤠🍻🍕🌞

Y'all get ready for an extra special, Country Music themed Garden Party coming to The Rising Sun, Saturday 22nd August!...
02/08/2026

Y'all get ready for an extra special, Country Music themed Garden Party coming to The Rising Sun, Saturday 22nd August!

With live country music, 2 for £20 wood fire pizza's, smash burgers and lots of entertainment for the kids, its gonna be the best country even round these here parts!🤠🤠👢

The garden bar is pretty as a peach, and we encourage you all to dress in your best country get up (hats will be provided!🤠) and enjoy a great day out for all the family!

See you there 🌞🍕🍻

We have a great week ahead of us at The Rising Sun!! Hot drink and a cake for just £5 8am-12pm every weekday, ☕️🍰A fanta...
02/08/2026

We have a great week ahead of us at The Rising Sun!!

Hot drink and a cake for just £5 8am-12pm every weekday, ☕️🍰

A fantastic steak deal to enjoy this Thursday! 🥩🥩🍷

Of course our ever popular Butcombe Wednesday, with 25% off food all day with a loyalty membership (just download the butcombe app and sign up, its so easy!🙂)

And not to mention, our weekly Garden Party on Saturday! Live music, amazing pizzas, entertainment for the kids and an outside bar so you dont even need to leave the sun, what more could you want this summer 🌞🍻🍕🛝

With the summer holidays in full swing, we have plenty to enternain the little ones and give parents a much deserved bre...
02/08/2026

With the summer holidays in full swing, we have plenty to enternain the little ones and give parents a much deserved break while you dine with us!

From colouring and puzzles, to classic games and a brand new play area, they wont be short of things to do at The Rsising Sun!

We have a great kids menu with lots of choice and a free drink with every kids meal, perfect for even the pickiest of little eaters!

Not to mention, we have an end of summer garden party on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August, with 2 for £20 pizza's, a bouncy castle, face painting and a kids costume competition!

Take a look at out brand new play area, here at The Rising Sun! Perfect to entertain the kids this summer holidays, whil...
31/07/2026

Take a look at out brand new play area, here at The Rising Sun!

Perfect to entertain the kids this summer holidays, while you relax in the garden with a nice cold drink and some food! 🛝🥂🍕

Our last garden party was a blast!! 🍻🍕🍔🥂We had such a good time, and you guys enjoyed it so much, that we have decided t...
30/07/2026

Our last garden party was a blast!! 🍻🍕🍔🥂

We had such a good time, and you guys enjoyed it so much, that we have decided to kick it up a notch!

All throughout August, we will be hosting a garden party each weekend! With live music, 2 for £20 pizza's, £10 smash burgers and drinks for the whole family for our fantastic garden bar! Not to mention our brand new play area!🛝

So come join the fun, let the kids play while you kick back with a pizza and some music in the sun, and lets enjoy the summer while it lasts!! 🌞

Dates below:
- Saturday 8th August
- Saturday 15th August
- Saturday 22nd August (Country music themed)
- Sunday 30th August (Caribbean themed)

14/07/2026

Ok - Tomorrow!

We have 25% off food all day with your loyalty ap, and a kids play area in full view from the TV.

Why not grab a bite and watch the match while the kids run around outside.


10/07/2026

Our mid summer garden party is almost here!!

Saturday 18th July from 12pm

With live music from the wonderful Nicola Cox and Rob K Entertainment
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We have 2 for £20 wood fired pizza and cocktails, all delivered from our garden bar.
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Face painting from 1pm to 3pm and lots to keep the kids occupied while you sit back with your favourite drink and soak up the sunshine or relax under a tree in the shade.

Free Entry and starts at 12pm.

How about a delicious ploughman's lunch? Washed down perhaps with one of our many Thatchers ciders or a glass of Provanc...
09/07/2026

How about a delicious ploughman's lunch?

Washed down perhaps with one of our many Thatchers ciders or a glass of Provance rosè

We have lots of lighter lunch options to help combat the 🥵.

Address

91 West Town Road, Backwell
Bristol
BS483BH

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