# The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water, Oakham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.1/5 from 642 Google reviews. Family-friendly eatery on 2 floors serving simple fare in a scenic spot overlooking Rutland Water. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/restaurants/the-harbour-cafe-and-bar-at-rutland-water (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cat cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water Whitwell, Oakham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5042075773681857980&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water is a cat cafe in Oakham, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 642 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places Family-friendly eatery on 2 floors serving simple fare in a scenic spot overlooking Rutland Water. Summary via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water The Harbour Cafe and Bar sits on two floors overlooking Rutland Water near Whitwell. It serves coffee, beer and desserts alongside hot meals and freshly prepared snacks, with a children's menu available. Dogs are welcome. Takeaway and dine-in service are offered. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍰 Dessert menu 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Rutland Watersports 150m away - Aqua Park Rutland 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious food, including hot meals and freshly prepared snacks, and appreciate the wide variety of menu options. They also highlight the friendly and efficient staff, the clean and inviting atmosphere, and the reasonable prices. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (642 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Oakham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1153548). [More restaurants in Oakham](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (642 reviews) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Oakham **Plus Code** 9C4XM969+Q8 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Oakham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DOakham%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water? The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water is open Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water any good? The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 642 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water. ### Is The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water good for children? Google does not list The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water as good for children. There is a children's menu. ### Is The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water wheelchair accessible? The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ## More near The Harbour Cafe and Bar at Rutland Water ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [the noel at whitwell ★ 4.4 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/hotels/the-noel-at-whitwell) - [Normanton Park Hotel, BW Signature Collection ★ 4.1 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/hotels/normanton-park-hotel-bw-signature-collection) - [Barnsdale Lodge Hotel and Restaurant ★ 4.3 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/hotels/barnsdale-lodge-hotel-and-restaurant) - [The Boot Inn Rutland ★ 4.1 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/hotels/the-boot-inn-rutland) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Bakers Retreat 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/cottages/bakers-retreat-uk41111) - [Broccoli Bottom - Carrot Cottage ★ 4.7 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/cottages/broccoli-bottom-carrot-cottage-uk32609) - [Well Cottage ★ 5.0 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/cottages/well-cottage-ukc4473) - [Dick’s Cottage ★ 4.8 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/cottages/dick-s-cottage-ukc1509) ### Campsites nearby - [Rutland Water Campsite ★ 4.3 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/camping/rutland-water-campsite) - [Lyndon Top ★ 4.6 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland-water/camping/lyndon-top) - [The Hide at Manton Bay ★ 4.9 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/camping/the-hide-at-manton-bay) - [Wing Hall Wing Lakes Caravan and Camping ★ 4.0 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rutland/camping/wing-hall-wing-lakes-caravan-and-camping) ### Things to do nearby - [Aqua Park Rutland ★ 4.6 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnsdale/attractions/aqua-park-rutland) - [The Rutland Water Treasure Trail ★ 4.3 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hambleton/attractions/the-rutland-water-treasure-trail) - [Rutland Water Nature Reserve ★ 4.7 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/attractions/rutland-water-nature-reserve) - [Mini Monsters Softplay ★ 4.2 · 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/attractions/mini-monsters-softplay)