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Water Rat, Ripon

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24 Bondgate Green, Ripon, HG4 1QW (View on Google Map)
(01765) 602251
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Located by the side of the River Skell with a fine view of Ripon Cathedral and the river from its large windows and riverside terrace, this is Ripon's only riverside pub, in fact so close to the river that it has been flooded in the past. An emphasis on affordable home-cooked traditional English pub food including a Sunday carvery, means it tends to get busy at times. The main area is laid out for dining, while there is a small drinking area near to the bar, and a snug on the left-hand side as you enter. Four Yorkshire ales are served, pie and pint night is Thursdays, there is a quiz on Sundays and a popular vinyl night is held once a month with dancing to Northern Soul, Motown, Funk and RnB records.

NB. Significant markup (80p/pint) on half pints, and also note that this pub does not display prices of its cask ales.

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Alma
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
14/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
HAR/7670
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 10 times

Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Acorn (varies) , Ilkley (varies) , Rudgate (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
incl. Sunday carvery
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Except Sunday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Sundays 7pm, Northern Soul vinyl nights Saturdays monthly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes

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