About: | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

2009

On Friday 22nd May 2009, a new era began for the Rising Sun.

Under new management, the Rising Sun began a transformation with a series of phased improvements, giving a fresh new look; a sympathetic and stylish facelift for this tired old lady, creating a modern, welcoming venue suitable for the 21st Century.

Alongside the familiar beers and spirits you would expect to find in a traditional pub, we introduced a delicious new range of International wines, perfect at the end of a busy day.

In June 2009, we began to serve our now famous Sunday roast, followed in September by great value evening food throughout the week.

The autumn also saw the introduction of regular events such as our charity quiz night to support the Shooting Star Children's Hospice as well as Friday and Saturday entertainment.

In December 2009, we were delighted to present Eighties pop sensation Hazell Dean and ended the year with a sell out New Year's Eve Masked Ball.

2010

In 2010, we undertook phase II of our planned make-over, which truly brought the pub to life, making this a great place to bring friends and loved ones to enjoy a drink, good food and friendly service in pleasant surroundings.

During the summer, with were an integral part of the first Hampton Hill Summer Festival, offering a great value barbecue and live music to keep the crowds entertained.

Later in the year, we introduced a delicious new premium drinks range, including Peroni and San Miguel lagers on draught, as well as Aspall's Cyder.

Continuing our work with the Shooting Star Children's Hospice, our fundraising efforts raised a total of £1661.00.

We ended the year by becoming an official Harlequins Supporter Network pub, creating a home from home for Quins fans!

2011

We started the year with a hugely successful charity event for Help For Heroes, raising a fantastic £2,059.00, followed by a fantastic St. Patrick's Day celebration in March.

In April, we celebrated the Royal Wedding and we proudly became the official "pub of choice" for the Hampton Hill Cricket Club, providing the players with traditional cricket teas thoroughout the 2011 season and in return welcoming their members for pre and post refreshments at the pub. This deal was arranged following the devastating fire that destroyed their clubhouse in October 2010. The HHCC Phoenix Fund became our official "good cause" for the year, with £1,193.00 raised during 2011.

In the Autumn, we welcomed our regulars to enjoy a series of special "Rugby Breakfasts" during the Rugby World Cup, and following the conversion of out-houses to the rear of the pub, we proudly opened our brand new "Garden Bar" to the public for the first time on Friday 25th November, as part of the 2011 Hampton Hill Christmas Parade celebrations.

2012

We are delighted to confirm that our first achievement of 2012 is the official sponsorship of Twickenham RFC for the second half of the 2011 / 2012 season! We look forward to developing a great relationship with Club throughout the year.

Looking forward to the rest of the patriotic year ahead, we plan to continue building upon the strong community links we have established over the past 3 years, striving to make the Rising Sun the pub of choice for the residents of the surrounding areal.