A warm, inviting pub, situated by the river in the picturesque city of Ripon. Offering traditional homecooked meals coupled with a wide selection of the best quality real ales.
All of this within a homely atmosphere with idyllic views to make you feel welcome whatever the weather.
Since 2007, Rick Jones, the landlord of The Water Rat, has brought the pub into a league of its own. Whilst focusing on top quality beer and the best homecooked food Rick has managed to make the Water Rat a popular location for residents and tourists alike. Allowing all to feel welcome and enjoying their time at the pub.
We called in for lunch on our trip away last week. I wish we lived closer as everything was superb! If we are ever in the area again we would definitely go again 😊
Had a pint here, friendly service and not too expensive. Sat at the outside tables right next to the roaring river, which have a great view up towards the Cathedral.
Beautiful setting, delicious food, lovely staff. What more could you want 😊
This lovely local pub in an amazing setting on the River is starting to grow on me. 3rd visit now in 2 weeks. Great beers, friendly service nice vibe inside. Seating outside to sit alongside the river and overlooked by Ripon Cathedral. Albeit not many tables. Haven't eaten there yet but the food coming out of the kitchen looked great and well presented.
Delicious fish n chips. It's rare to find yourself eating all those stray bits of batter, in this case because they are so light and tasty. Great view out onto the river and nice people. Burger looked good, fish pie was honest and creamy, sandwiches looked good. Highly recommended.
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Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4