Historic pubs · London
The Water Rats
In or near Covent Garden.
The Water Rats in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras · 0.3 km
About
The Water Rats is a historic pub in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
The Water Rats is a historic music venue in King's Cross, known for hosting iconic performances since 1962. It features a refurbished space with a high-end sound system and offers food and drinks, as well as facilities for meetings and conferences.
Place summary
The Water Rats is a pub located in the Camden area of London, postcode WC1X. Established in 1992, it is owned by Sally Fox. The venue offers a traditional pub atmosphere with a selection of drinks and a social setting for locals and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5290, -0.1197
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1X 8BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- 02078333312
- Established
- 1992
- Nearest railway station
- King's Cross St Pancras — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Sunday to Thursday 8.00am-12am; Friday & Saturday 8.00am-1am
- Official site
- thewaterratsvenue.london
Sources
- wikidata: Q7773713 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Water Rats (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- fsq: 4ac518bef964a52011a320e3 (Apache-2.0)
- fhrs: 1003612 (OGL v3)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Water Rats?
- The Water Rats is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1X 8BZ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is The Water Rats?
- The Water Rats in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Water Rats?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Covent Garden. Drivers can use postcode WC1X 8BZ.
- When was The Water Rats built?
- Built or established in 1992.
- Who owns The Water Rats?
- The Water Rats is owned by Sally Fox.
- How do I get to The Water Rats?
- The nearest railway station is King's Cross St Pancras, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1X 8BZ.