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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 4.8/5
Service 4.7/5
Atmosphere 4.7/5
Value for Money 4.3/5
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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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Russ
Visited for lunch…not been for a few years but still a welcoming place to eat…beautiful setting next to the river…very reasonable lunch menu…everything served quickly and all great quality…£90 inc drinks and tip is a bargain for 4 people these days…we’ll be back sooner than last time…
4.0
Ian Horne
20/02 had a pleasant lunch on a visit to Ironbridge, staff friendly and polite. Nice food good variety. Nicely decorated quite busy. Would visit again. Thank you.
4.0
Richard Morris
Had a lovely meal with good service and we were made to feel very welcome. However, it always puts me off returning to a place when a service charge is automatically added to the bill without being clearly mentioned. If I choose to leave a tip, I would prefer that it be my decision rather than something assumed.
Richard Bethell
Only the second time we have dined here at the Water Rat and it was as good as the first time. Attentive service from friendly helpful staff. As we are both Dairy Free and my wife also Gluten Free it is always difficult to have choices when eating out. The Chef was very flexible and our meals were not only very tasty but SAFE. Waiter & Waitress made sure they checked with us TWICE before serving our meals. Great service highly recommend particularly if you have an allergy.
5.0
David Bloor
Had a lovely meal , good service, and made to feel welcome
Evans Sian
Claire Hughes
First class service . Especially the young lady serving us. She is an absolute credit to your establishment . Food was lovely
5.0
Eileen Bowdler
Sarah and team Re our recent visit - as always, we enjoyed our lunch with you. Service, is always friendly and efficient. The food is excellent and well presented. We shall no doubt visit again soon, and look forward to seeing you then. Kind regards, and many thanks, Eileen & Peter Bowdler (Shrewsbury Sue & Richard Snead (Wolverhampton)
5.0
Sophie
Lovely country pub , food and service was great . Had the set Sunday menu 2 courses.
3.3
Patricia Fry
Nice friendly pub with good service, however the morrocan tagline was rather disappointing it wan mainly potatoes in a tomato sauce with a bit of onion. The cous couscous was good though. I have to add the dessert was delicious sticky toffee pudding which made up for it.
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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