Welcome
Nestled in the Roseland Peninsula, you’ll find Rising Sun
We're open today - 7:30am - 11pm
Book a room
We're open today - 7:30am - 11pm
Book a room
Discover Rising Sun
Lying at the heart of St Mawes, overlooking its picturesque harbour
Enjoy views of the Roseland Peninsula and beyond from Rising Sun. Connect with friends and family in our beautiful pub, serving a contemporary menu, from brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, it’s the perfect place to unwind. Whether it’s a fleeting visit or a week-long stay, meet your home away from home and stay in one of our boutique bolthole rooms.
Amenities
Amenities
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Venue Hire
WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
Coastal Views
Terrace with view
Rooms
Food & Drink
Pub classics, seasonal plates & elevated touches
Our menus combine your favourite pub classics with enticing specials – making the most of fresh local ingredients. Treat your taste buds to a feast, paired perfectly with our award-winning pints. Made with quality ingredients, each dish is crafted with care, celebrating honest flavour and the welcoming spirit of St Mawes. Whatever the occasion, enjoy good food done well at Rising Sun.
Enjoy a roast with us
Sundays your way
Whether it’s a bracing coastal walk, a morning lie-in or exploring a new corner of the South West, your day should end with a roast that’s worth the wait. No matter how you spend it, every great Sunday ends the same way: around the table, together.
Our Rooms
Everything you need to relax beside St Mawes harbour
Drift away to the sound of the ocean, before awaking refreshed for another day of adventure along this Cornish coast. Whether it’s a quick getaway to escape the hustle and bustle, or a week-long staycation, find your home away from home in our comfy and well-appointed rooms.
What’s On
See what’s happening at Rising Sun, from upcoming events to exclusive offers.
Venue Hire
The perfect space for parties, events and more – book our venue for your next big moment.
Explore St Mawes
Vast seascapes and endless picture-perfect moments await you. St Mawes is a chocolate-box fishing village that nestles on the south coast of Cornwall’s breathtakingly beautiful Roseland Peninsula. Flanked by the Carrick Roads’ sailing waters, adventure awaits both across the water and among tranquil inland rural nooks. Discover more of this charming coastal haven with some of the very best things to do in and around St Mawes during your stay.
Double win at pub industry ‘Oscars’
Award-winning pubs, year after year
We’re incredibly proud to have celebrated double success after being named Best Managed Pub Company and Best Sustainable Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that we have been recognised at the UK’s major hospitality awards, following wins for Best Brewing Pub Company in 2025 and Best Accommodation Operator in 2024.
Our award wins reflect a business built on quality, care and integrity where our guests can rely on great experiences, responsibly delivered.
Explore Our Sister Venues
Discover more of our unique pubs, offering great dining, brilliant brews and some with comfy rooms too.
Punchbowl & Ladle
A vibrant, yet cosy pub popular with locals and visitors in Feock, TR3 6QY
Chain Locker
A harbour view pub forming part of the historic quayside in Falmouth, TR11 3HH
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