The Water Rats
Performance and event venue Bar Restaurant
The Water Rats is a live music venue at 328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London, England. Until 1992 it was known as The Pindar of Wakefield and was famous for its regular old time music hall entertainment.Bob Dylan played his first UK gig here in December 1962. The Pogues (then known as the Pogue Mahones) had their first performance here on October 4, 1982. Read more
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2016-01-20On November the 14th 2015 I held my first book launch at the legendary Water Rats venue in London's Kings Cross. I had been to many “book launches”...
2017-03-11Nice doorman. Great venue for live shows. Warm and relaxed decor. Chill crowd. The bartenders, two older ladies not the nicest but we were there for...
2017-03-10Great good value. Staff very friendly. Definitely will go again
2017-03-06Not a good venue. Did a gig there and there staff were quite rude. Plus the bar is closed immediately after your gig. So all of the people who have...
2017-03-05We had a great night there with the #blackhillpioneers gig on Friday March 3rd!! Great venue!
2017-03-03Nice venue to see a live band good service relaxed atmosphere.
2017-02-23Visited this venue for the Blancmange show on 21st Feb '17 , great intimate venue to see live music at the back , with another area upstairs for...
2017-02-22Saw Blancmange last night, loved the fact that it was such an intimate gig, so rare nowadays. Everyone very friendly including lovely staff on the bar...
2017-02-22Fab intimate music and comedy venue. Staff were friendly and can recommend
2017-02-13We went here for breakfast after we saw a recommendation on a review at our hotel. Great service and although it was busy the lady managed to slot us...
2017-01-28Fantastic evening at the refurbed Water Rats, fantastic restaurant area and great area for bands to play. 4 bands were playing last night , great...
2017-01-27Called in afternoon after appointment at Hospital next door .I had heard about the refurbishments and was curious.Used the Pub inThe 80s with friends...
2017-01-22Great atmosphere, good music and will definitely go back!
2017-01-08Just food and lovely staff. Will pop in by when in London Town.
2016-12-26There's no place I'd want to visit first whenever I'm in the UK. I had such a great time here and glad to have stumbled across this place. Amazing...
2016-12-06Food was good, superb value for money. Most important - The staff here are exceptional, really attentive and welcoming. Thank you guys - it has been...
2016-12-05Looking forward to playing a show on the 12th Jan @ The Water Rats !
2016-12-03The tops
2016-12-03Excellent place for intimate gigs, good food and a relaxed atmosphere. The new owners are doing a great job in bringing back this iconic venue to its...
2016-11-28Sunday roast chicken lunch, lovely food & fab service, will go again next time I'm in London
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The Water Rats has a total of 1794 visitors (checkins) and 277 likes.
20 reviews of The Water Rats.
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