Food & Drink
Classic Pub Dining and Clare Valley Wines
The Rising Sun is proud to serve traditional pub classics in our front bar, dining room and restaurant, crafted with care from premium local and regional produce. As a historic country pub, recognised as one of the best pubs in the Clare Valley, we offer a relaxed setting, genuine hospitality and hearty, feel-good meals for locals and travellers alike.
From schnitzels and fish & chips to hearty pies, bangers & mash and a traditional Sunday roast, every dish is thoughtfully prepared to let regional flavours shine. Our menu champions South Australian ingredients, and our extensive Clare Valley wine list is complemented by a wide range of beers and classic cocktails. The Rising Sun is a go-to for relaxed country dining and drinks in the heart of Auburn.
Our Menus
Book a Table
We offer online reservations for tables in our Bar Dining Room, Hallway and Private Dining Room. These spaces are ideal for guests seeking a more intimate or sit-down dining experience.
If you don’t see availability online, we welcome you to drop by, as our Front Bar, Verandah and Beer Garden are casual areas available for walk-in guests only.
Planning a group visit? For groups of up to 10, all available bookings can be made online.
If you’re hosting a larger group, just please get in touch with us directly to explore options for your event. We look forward to welcoming you!
Opening Hours
Open daily from 11am until late
Lunch from 12pm
Dinner from 5:30pm
Bar Bites available outside these times
Happy Hour
Join us every Friday from 5pm to 7pm for drink specials and complimentary bar snacks.
Takeaway
Your favourite Rising Sun meals are now available to order for pickup during kitchen hours.
Shells
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Natural Pacific Oysters
house mignonette, lemon (gf)
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Oysters Kilpatrick
house pancetta & worcestershire (gf)
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Baked Hand-Dived Scallops
breadcrumbs, garlic butter
Snacks & Starters
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The Seasons Soup
served with warm bread (gfo)
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Garlic Cob Loaf
roasted garlic & parsley butter (v)
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Whipped Hummus
seasonal crudités, pita bread
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Crispy Corn Ribs
fried sweet corn, fermented chilli, lime (vg, gf)
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Crumbed Scotch Egg
soft-boiled egg, rare breed pork sausage, brown sauce
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Smoked Ham Hock Croquettes
Pork Sausage Roll
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Vegetarian Sausage Roll
spinach & feta, butter pastry, charred tomato chutney (v)
Sandwiches
All served with chips
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Rising Sun Burger
all beef patty, cheese, pickles, tomato, lettuce, burger sauce
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Southern Fried Chicken Burger
buttermilk fried chicken, cheese, iceberg, pickle mayo
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Bubble & Squeak Burger
crumbed roast vegetable pattie, slaw, herb mayo (v, gfo)
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French Dip Sandwich
slow-roasted beef, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion, baguette, beef jus for dipping
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Berkshire Ham & Cheese Toastie
rare-breed barossa ham, provolone, house pickles, crisps
Salads
Add grilled chicken or halloumi (v)
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The Seasons Slaw
celeriac, apple, brussels, bacon dressing (vg option, gf)
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Classic Caesar Salad
baby cos, croutons, garlic anchovy dressing, egg, parmesan (v)
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Rocket Salad
rocket, pear, parmesan, balsamic (vg, gf)
Classics
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Chicken, Beef or Vegan Schnitzel
your choice of chips or mash, and veg or salad (gfo) Make it a parmi.
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Fish & Chips
australian ale battered fish, tartare, mushy peas, chips also available grilled (gf) or crumbed (gfo)
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Salt & Pepper Squid
spencer gulf southern calamari, fennel, lemon, tartare, chips
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Rising Sun Pie
slow-cooked beef, root vegetables, mushy peas, mash, gravy
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Bangers & Mash
rare breed pork sausages, mustard, mash, onion gravy (gf)
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Fresh Pasta
slow-cooked meat ragu | vegetarian option available (v)
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Steak & Chips
30-day dry-aged heritage rump, cress, chips (gf)
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Sauces
gravy (gf), peppercorn (gf), mushroom (gf), diane (gf), béarnaise (v, gf), roast vegetable gravy (vg, gf)
Sunday Roast
Choose one of the following:
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Roast Chicken
free-range chicken, lemon, thyme
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Heritage Rump of Beef
bone marrow gravy, horseradish cream
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Slow Roast Pork Belly
crackling, apple sauce
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Vegetable Pithivier (v)
mushroom gravy
All served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings & gravy shared for the table.
Sides
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Chips
rosemary, sea salt, herb mayo (vg, gf)
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Mash
butter, chives (v, gf)
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The Seasons Greens
green sauce (v, gf)
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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
baked with three-cheeses (v)
Desserts
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Sticky Date Pudding
caramel, vanilla bean ice cream (v)
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Rising Sun Pavlova
meringue, citrus curd, fruit compote (v, gf)
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The Seasons Crumble
vanilla bean ice cream (v, gfo)
Menu for illustration purposes only and subject to change (E&OE).
v = vegetarian, vg = vegan, gf = gluten-free, gfo = gluten-free option available.
A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
