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Rising Sun, Berkhamsted

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
43 George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EG (View on Google Map)
(01442) 864913
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Traditional pub which adopted the environs of lock 55 in 2013. The four changing guest beers and fifteen real ciders/perries are accompanied by bottled French ciders, 176 gins, snuff, cigars, and unusual spirits and liqueurs. Three inside areas, canal-side seating and a sunken patio make this a pub for any time of the year. Look out for the many events that take place throughout the year including beer festivals, quizzes, and cheese club. Food is restricted to their renowned ploughman’s. CAMRA discount scheme operating.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Chilterns Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dacorum District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Moorgate Taverns
Pub ID
MCH/92
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Chiltern (varies) , Tring (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Monthly folk music
Garden Garden
Canalside and heated rear patio beer garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sheppy's Farmhouse, Moon's Cider
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
500, 501
Nearby Station (650m)
Berkhamsted
Ordnance Survey Reference
SP997077
Directions
At lock 55 on Grand Union Canal. From the train station follow the canal southward

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