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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1116 reviews

What User likes about The Rising Sun:
This pub is tucked away from busy Clarendon Street. There is two hour parking at the door. It is a very friendly and hospital establishment serving value for. money meals. I had loin lamb chops with spinach etc. and they were cooked beautifully $26.00 Lunch companion had fettucine marinara $32,00. The wine list is extensive and affordable. Would recommend you make a booking particularly on a Friday lunch time as can... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Rising Sun:
Lunch on Friday, extremely busy which was a good sign. Food was good, however the service whilst ordering was abrupt and the waitress grumpy. When paying, we asked to spilt the bill and wish we hadn't! The lady behind the bar was extremely rude. Wouldn't rush back. View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 23 reviews

We had a long-awaited dinner tonight with a local favorite, and they were not disappointed! eating was as tasty as ever, if not better, and keeping social dista...

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May not be sufficient of this Joint. Best pub in vic. daylight second. Pub grub, Pub tab, Pub pool. Bottlo for the traveling. Loss of bombers also march around...

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This pub is tucked away from busy Clarendon Street. There is two hour parking at the door. It is a very friendly and hospital establishment serving value for. m...

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The place to go for (former South Melbourne) Swans games. Still, it does well for a sports bar with friendly staff and it's clean. Everyone at the table had bur...

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There is a barman here from Dublin,Ireland. He is a lovely man and makes you feel at home. He pours a fantastic pint. Honestly couldn't give him enough praise....

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 25 reviews

Terrible food, won't be eating here again. Like to support local however, food is awful. Lamb cutlets like shoe leather, crumbed and deep fried, fish tasted and...

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Charlie
19.08.2023 - 06:20

Table of 6 people. Starters are good and served hot. Main meals not bad, to many chips and coleslaw was very boring. Schnitzel is very good. Just must develop t...

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Good friendly service from the bar staff. Most enjoyable day experiencing some of the Melbourne pub scene with brother.

Rowboats
19.08.2023 - 06:20

Food was substandard by todays expectations. i.e. the saganaki had the feel and taste of cardboard. The fish in fish and chips had way too much batter. Service...

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Trevor
19.08.2023 - 06:20

The restaurant offers a great variety of meals, including vegetarian options. The tables are spacious and they serve cold beer. The wait staff is very attentive...

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Yelp
2.5 ★ from 4 reviews

This was a nice little pub hidden in the leafy streets of South Melbourne, although it seemed quite popular as it was quite full when I...

Classic old pub is hidden in the back streets of South Melbourne. Had a great steak dinner, really friendly staff, nice cold Carlton Draught, what more...

I wouldn't eat here until they change the kitchen staff! I was served raw pork today. One of my other guests had cold steak. Give him a miss

Facebook
4.1 ★ from 131 reviews
Google
4.2 ★ from 291 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 63 reviews
Opentable
4.3 ★ from 8 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 571 reviews

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