A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Truro

The Pub

The Rising Sun is a characterful and welcoming Cornish pub located on Mitchell Hill in Truro. It offers the opportunity to run a welcoming neighbourhood pub known for fantastic food and relaxed dining.

At the heart of the pub is beautiful Lounge Bar with a roaring open fire log burner and other traditional features such as wooden beams, creating a warm and sociable space for drinks. This leads through to a series of intimate dining areas, with a mix of smaller and larger tables. Visitors often call this pub the “Tardis”, as it is modest from the outside, but surprisingly spacious and full of character once you step in.

Food plays an important role in the business, supported by around 40 covers, with clear opportunity to deliver a simple, well‑executed menu that encourages repeat visits. Outside, there is opportunity for increased covers on the terraced seating area, offering a pleasant space for drinks and informal dining, particularly in warmer weather.

Location

The Rising Sun is set on Mitchell Hill, a historic part of Truro, just a short walk from the city centre.

Truro offers a strong mix of local trade and visitor footfall, supported by attractions such as Truro Cathedral, a range of independent shops and cafés, and nearby green spaces including Victoria Gardens. The city attracts visitors throughout the week while maintaining a steady local customer base.

Its position slightly away from the busiest streets gives the pub a more neighbourhood feel, while still benefiting from its proximity to the centre.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a food‑confident, community‑minded publican who enjoys creating a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Experience delivering a simple, consistent food offer will be important, along with the ability to build on the pub’s reputation and encourage repeat visits. Just as important is a friendly, visible presence and a natural ability to connect with both locals and visitors.

A publican who takes pride in both the food and overall atmosphere will be well placed to grow the Rising Sun’s position as a well‑loved local.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on‑site accommodation, comprising of three bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. All presented to a good standard.

About the Agreement

At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. A tied agreement of up to five years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch which also offers flexible notice periods. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with Punch, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including:

• A forward thinking pub company, recognised nationally with multiple industry awards including winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
• Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
• Industry leading training through our award winning Academy, complete with state of the art kitchens, bars and our immersive Progress with Punch training programme.
• Access to our powerful online platform, the Punch Buying Club, where you can order stock and find resources to help you run your pub successfully.
• Ongoing coaching from expert Operations Managers and specialist support teams.
• Innovative digital learning through THIRST, our gamified online training app, offering compliance training through to driving sales training.
• A commitment to “Doing Well, By Doing Good” by championing communities, wellbeing and sustainability at every step.

Curious about how this agreement could work for you?

You will find our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section below.

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