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Water Rat, Ripon

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Cask Ale
Opens Wed at 11:00am
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 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 cask ales are served and a popular Northern Soul event is held once a month.

NB. Significant mark up on half pints.

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Alma
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
HAR/7670
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
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
No Service
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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8%
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Water Rat, Ripon.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Theakston - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Water Rat, Ripon.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday carvery
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Except Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Monthly Northern Soul evenings
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Sundays 7pm
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

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