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Water Rat

British, Pub Food • Ironbridge
Sugarvine
4.6/5
(01952) 433193 Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF8 7BJ (01952)4…Show
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Riverside dining pub with rooms in Ironbridge with gardens down to the river.
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About Water Rat

Located in historic Ironbridge on the River Severn, the Water Rat opened in summer 2020 after an extensive refurbishment. This riverside dining pub has extensive gardens leading down to the river path and is the only waterside pub on this side of the Severn with gardens. The fresh, modern décor enhances the features of the original pub and there are six boutique ensuite rooms. The Water Rat is open every day and diners have a choice of relaxed bar eating, a dining room and a large patio and terrace. Expect traditional pub food with daily changing menus and a focus on regional and seasonal. The historic Ironbridge museums and visitor centres are within minutes’ walk of the extensive car park. The White Hart in Ironbridge is a sister venue.

Sugarvine
4.6
Food 4.6/5
Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.4/5
Value for Money 4.4/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 14:30 17:30 - 20:00
Tue 12:00 - 14:30 17:30 - 20:00
Wed 12:00 - 14:30 17:30 - 20:00
Thu 12:00 - 14:30 17:30 - 20:00
Fri 12:00 - 17:00 18:00 - 20:00
Sat 12:00 - 17:00 18:00 - 20:00
Sun 12:00 - 18:00 —
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Janet
Lovely food and excellent service, hesitating on whether to eat here due to historical visits but I was impressed. The only thing my custard was cold with the crumble, did address this when we paid the bill
3.0
Chris
Was quite nice for the money apart from finding a slice of raw onion in the Baileys cheesecake which might of been stuck to the knife they used to cut it
4.5
Wendy Reekie
Our lunch was fabulous and the waitress was super friendly and helpful
5.0
Megan
Great food, very reasonably priced with the £25 meal deal with excellent dessert menu. Good friendly service and lovely atmosphere , welcoming pub. Dog friendly and pool table and darts in the basement added bonus with teenagers
5.0
Roy
Pleasantly surprised! I read a few negative feedback comments but thought we would give it a go. So glad we did. The atmosphere and food were great. We will definitely be back
Helen Rutterford
Great food and atmosphere with lovely staff. Great location. Roast dinners were lovely and plentiful and they also let us have an apple crumble and custard to go! Will definitely go back especially in the summer.
Dawn growcott
Food was lovely and waitstaff were very attentive, the whole party enjoyed their meals will definitely return
4.0
Linda
Had supper there and the food was good and so was the service. Just a bit of an issue when it came to the bill. We were charged for everyone having the meal deal and we didnt. So just check your bill properly before paying. The mistake was rectified the next day. We will go back there again for a meal.
Jackie Fillingham
Great dog friendly pub. Amazing Sunday dinners . 10/10
Geraldine Kennedy
Excellent service and food. It was a quiet Tuesday lunch. The food was amazing we had fish and chips, really good quality. The only negative was a persistent fly! Perhaps a fly catching device in the restaurant area would solve this.
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Fact File

Main dining room capacity 30
Booking policy Reservations accepted
Max group booking size 20
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details 30
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining details Bar decking for our full menu, or the river gardens for garden menu (not bookable)
Overnight accommodation available Yes
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £26
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £30
House wine price £19.50
Wines available 20
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Food cooked by request only
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free food cooked by request only

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled parking Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Venue overlooking water Yes