The Water Rat Ironbridge
Buildwas Road, Ironbridge · Hotel
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A riverside hotel on Buildwas Road by the River Severn in Ironbridge, with a garden, restaurant and free parking.
What's nearby
- Ironbridge Rowing next door
- The Valley Hotel 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Water Rat Ironbridge
The River Severn runs close by Buildwas Road, and it's here that The Water Rat Ironbridge makes its home, within easy reach of the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. It's a spot that suits those keen to explore the water and surrounding countryside, with walking areas nearby and watersports on offer for the more active.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and drinks available in-room, and breakfast is served each morning to set guests up for the day. The on-site restaurant and bar cover meals and drinks without needing to venture out, with kids' meals available for family stays, while meeting rooms and 24 hour reception add practicality for any type of visit. A garden gives extra space to sit outside and take in the setting.
Beyond the hotel, Ironbridge offers further pubs, bars and restaurants within easy distance, along with entertainment nearby for evenings out. Free on-site parking is provided, making it straightforward to come and go while based here.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious and reasonably priced food, including hearty pub classics, amazing fish and chips, and fantastic Sunday dinners. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the inviting, cozy atmosphere with a lovely beer garden by the river.
Some reviews mention the food can be inconsistent.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Buildwas Road, Ironbridge
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Ironbridge