Offering classic pub dining crafted with local produce, a curated list of Clare Valley wines, South Australian beers, and warm country hospitality, The Rising Sun is a welcoming destination for relaxed meals, drinks with friends, and a true taste of the region. Enjoy a meal in the original front bar, on the verandah, in the cosy dining room or our newly renovated breezeway or bistro.
On Wednesdays, the team opens a special bottle of wine, available by the glass until it’s gone. Friday afternoon is happy hour, with a weekly meat tray raffle raising money for local community groups. Visit on a Sunday for a classic roast lunch and free live roots and blues music.
Stay in the heart of Auburn in the Clare Valley at The Rising Sun Hotel, where ten newly renovated rooms combine the character of their historic 1851 pub and mews buildings with modern comfort.
The Rising Sun has welcomed travellers since the pub was established in 1851. Today, ten newly renovated rooms are spread across the historic main hotel and original mews building, offering a comfortable base for exploring Auburn and the wider Clare Valley.
Choose from six Heritage Rooms located inside the main hotel, three Mews Rooms with private exterior entrances, or the larger Mews Suite. Every room includes a private ensuite, air conditioning, Smart TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities.
