Rye Waterworks Micropub in Rother

Great pub, great beer, great atmosphere and super value for money, highly recommend . Nothing more to say other than we’ll be going back

What a wonderful place! Really good choice of beers and ciders- we tried as many as we could and would recommend everything! I think the atmosphere makes it so special.Because of the size you are encouraged to share tables,and everyone chats.We met lots of interesting people which made every visit different. Very dog friendly which is lovely- our dog made as many new friends as we did.

Owning a Craft Beer Bar I'm not generally a big fan or customer of 'real ale' pubs. However The Waterworks as a fairly recent addition to the beer scene absolutely nails recreating an authentic back to basics friendly, warm and laid back 'pub' should be, especially on a cold, wet and windy February afternoon. Massively well done guys..oh and your beer is top notch too.

Fantastic pub, great atmosphere and great beer. Definitely worth a visit when in Rye!

Absolutely brilliant! Dave and the crew are so friendly and helpful with a really good choice of drinks at a very reasonable price. Yes you have to share tables (due to the size) but you undoubtedly get chatting to people all of whom have a story to tell. The place is full of bits & bobs to buy and we ended up spending more on memorabilia than we did on booze. Great idea and would highly recommend.

Well deserved CAMRA winner ! WW? What's not to love ? location, building, history, decor, ambience, atmosphere, hospitality and that's before looking at the amazing selection of beverages - something for all! Thoroughly enjoyed trying the fruit ciders, other half took a strong liking to the Waterworks I.Pee.A.Lot !!! Soaked it up with a cheese and onion roll while sitting at the bar before we retreated outside in the seating area sheltered from the rain with a heater! 👌🏼 Great lil joint all year round !

Wonderful pub, full of quirky decorations which are all for sale. Great range of home brewed coder and beer. Lovely people

Great beer but horrendous staff who think it’s out of order to ask to try an unknown cider. One of our group was humiliated for asking for a little taste so we won’t vibe returning.

What a great little place! Amazing beers great atmosphere and everything is for sale! Best drinking establishment in Rye

Very cosy, friendly pub. Tables are shared so encouraged to talk to people you don't know. Dog friendly. Landlord is a character. We will be back.

What a great little pub. Dave is the perfect landlord always making sure you got a seat and keeping everyone topped up with beer. Wonderful friendly atmosphere and also good prices.

Incredible pub that’ll make you feel like a local, even if you’re not. Normally I’d pass by a busy pub if it looked like I wouldn’t be able to get a seat but the landlord greeted us at the door and said he’d find us a seat no problem. They encourage people to sit together wherever possible and chat to each other. Very friendly atmosphere and a great selection of beers and ciders, I’ll be going back tomorrow to sample the scotch eggs and pork pies.

We absolutely loved this place... Great atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of dogs 🐕

Great place. Especially the publican and the ciders.

Welcoming venue with superb landlord encouraging sharing of tables . Waterworks brewed beer was fantastic and the scotch eggs were just delivered warm and fresh a must have ! . Everything a great British pub should be !

Great selection of beers, amazing staff and vibe. Gem of a pub.

What a great micropub!!! Beer amazing and Scotch Eggs are a perfect combo. Can't wait to go back.

This is unashamedly my 4th review of this superb establishment . You can pack away all your cares and enjoy the unique and special atmosphere of this pub / bar /micro pub everyone is encouraged to socialise and share tables and the Sunday cheese club is fun and a great atmosphere .we need more places like this nationwide and the waterworks is a must on any visit to rye . Oh ... and by the way .. the range of beers are second to none and also very good wine and shorts . Excuse any spelling mistakes as have just returned form another lovely time here .

This place has 'WOW!' both outside and in! Definitely worth a visit or more. Amazing!

Loved it. Brilliant choice of ciders and real ales. Due to the size table sharing is encouraged, which makes for a very friendly atmosphere

This place is a tiny gem. Seating inside is limited but people are flexible. Seating outside has awnings and heaters, so even in light rain, it's an option. The beer and cider lists are varied and interesting, with the Waterworks beers being top quality. The Pissoir Porter is excellent.

This place is awesome with great beer selection, not overpriced, and a top atmosphere helped by the fun staff

Absolutely brilliant place-great beer selection, not overpriced, cosy, and a fun atmosphere made all the better by the friendly staff, ( including the pub dog Sparky)

Excellent pork pie and home-brewed IPA. Friendly staff and Sunday 1-3pm is bring your own cheese day. Very convivial atmosphere.

Cold, good beer. Homely atmosphere inside. And outside you sit in the sunshine. It is worth visiting this atmospheric place

One of the most unusual pubs we have ever been in. Very friendly staff. Made to feel very welcome. Great selection of beers and gins. Possibly other drinks available. Most of the interior furnishings could possibly be purchased. Very quirky. The toilets are certainly worth a visit. Not expensive compared to some other pubs in Rye.

Had a couple of nice mulled ciders here on a rainy December day, it is a beautiful little building with a pleasant atmosphere

Bloomin brilliant bar! Everything. Staff are really friendly and seem to genuinely care whether you're happy. Locals are friendly, chatting to us about other places we should visit whilst in Rye. Drinks prices are lowest I've seen in maybe 10 years and the selection is top knotch. It doesn't serve food really but the pickled eggs, and homemade scotch eggs and pork pies kept us standing despite the delicious 8% cider.

Really nice and friendly pub in Rye, stopped there after our bike ride, met the super friendly people behind the bar, tried an amazing schotched egg and had great company from the owner’s dog

Wandered in not paying attention thinking it was somewhere else. Had a couple of drinks and intend to go back tomorrow whilst on a break for a couple of days. Interesting inside, apparently it was a public loo which makes sense when you see the waterworks brew names. Great atmosphere, can't give the food 5 *'s as only had crisps but as good a micropub as you will find!

Great little bustling micropub with a good selection of local cask ales and ciders. Quirky interior with lots of bric a brac around the place making for a convivial atmosphere

So pleased we stumbled across this little gem during our walk around Rye. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The beer selection was exceptional, I enjoyed a couple of pints of an excellent American Pale Ale, my partner confirmed the gin selection was more than acceptable. Hopefully we can get visit again in the near future.

Friendly local. Great beer. Humour.

À great small pub. The concept is that you talk to other customers and all the furniture is for sale. Great local craft beers.

Came in a few times while on short break in Rye - lovely place, full of character and friendly atmosphere. Great selection of ciders and beers. Seems popular with locals and tourists. A must for any visitor to Rye.

Fantastic micro pub with a great range of ciders served from demi jons (They also have some beers as well).

Great choice of tasty Ales offered, good eelcome snd service

Great little find. Very friendly and lots to look at. Drinks were nice too. Would go back for sure. You could buy items In the pub which I thought was lovely idea.

Had an amazing scotch egg. Personally recommended by Sparkey the Dog. 5* for him, and me. Beer's good too....😉

Tiny. Interesting. Communal. Social. Tasty. Great place!

My favourite pub in Rye. A great range of well-kept ales at very reasonable prices, and a real community pub.

Excellent beers and ciders at very reasonable prices. The owners try their-best to make your visit enjoyable. Will definitely be back

What a gem! Old waterworks building now operating as a Microbrewery! Superb friendly staff behind the bar and we got roped in to the Toad in the Hole game! Here for a few days so back tomorrow to work through more of the beers! 😝

Excellent variety of local beer and cider, friendly staff and very good value. Lovely atmosphere with all ages sharing tables and talking together

Great place and very friendly atmosphere

A little quirky, but brilliant.

Myself and 4 friends sat down to have one drink after a hard day but was basically told we can't sit on the table as there was crib players, a 10 seater table and they said they had 6 players so that leaves 4 chairs and the sign said this table is for 10 please share! A couple of the customers (crib players) made us feel very unwelcome and uncomfortable Barman was incredibly patronising to spoke to my partner like he was a child! We will not be returning, such a shame as the actually place is lovely and cozy

Really cute micro pub with super friendly staff

Oct 23 Never disappoints - highly recommended - quirk at its best. Selection of ales, ciders, gins hit the spot. Selection of bar snacks very good. Staff friendly and helpful: welcoming locals and strangers alike. DON'T WALK PAST WALK IN. COME AS A STRANGER LEAVE AS A FRIEND.

A tiny pub with a lot of character. Some great local brews at reasonable prices and local pork pies and scotch eggs for bar snacks. Do yourself a favour next time you at in the neighbourhood and stop off for a drink

Very atmospheric pub. So inviting. Great beer at Great price. Better than weatherspoons. The owner was so pleasant as were the bar staff. Can't fault the place

I was walking through Rye on my day-trip, hoping to try a few of the pubs. I was actually on my way to a different pub when I was lured into the Waterworks, initially because of the long list of real ales on a chalkboard out front, and then by the charming exterior, and once I stepped inside, I was sold.... and I hadn't even had a sip of the ale yet! I tried one of the home brewed ales and was over the moon. I regret not trying the scotch eggs, now that I've read some of the other reviews. If I ever return to Rye, this place is reason enough!

Brilliant pub with a great atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and looked after our group of 11 who were on a university reunion. Would def recommend a visit when in Rye

Fantastic real ale pub how can big brewers make such an error with their business planning. . Come on brewers, serve your customers, then you'll have customers

Really lovely place. Visited twice in our weekend stay. Hope to return

Had a fabulous evening at The Rye Waterworks tonight, great selection of ales, atmosphere was amazing! We'll be back soon.

Friendly service and a wide selection of beers and ciders. A little gem of a place

Very friendly, small , cask ales. Beer was very nice, staff encourage people to make the most of the small space by asking people to be welcoming and share tables. Unique experience. Will definitely visit again.

Fantastic & authentically friendly pub. Had a great night in here with my wife chatting with a few locals & sampled some lovely local ales. Top recommendation was the Sabro by the Three Legs brewery.

It's 5 stars ax the board because it's true.

Fantastic Beer and a really unique pub with fun but expert staff and a great clientele. Hope to be back soon.

Super friendly staff, great atmosphere and a great selection of local ciders. Only one local draft which was disappointing but can’t find any faults.

Great beer and cider, and a fantastic crew. Is it small - yes. Is it cool - yes. Is it worth a visit …. Oh yes!! A great place with a fantastic crew helping you out.

Went for a pint and stayed for four. Local ale and homemade pork pie and scotch egg were exceptional. Staff were amazing. Close quarters seating arrangement was a positive as we met some lovely people.

The staff here were so friendly and amazing. The guy who said I’m just eating cheese, ‘what would you like?’ He was great. Bring cash as most furniture/fittings seem to be for sale 😂

You have to come here when in Rye. It's not a recommendation, it's an order.

Fantastic place to sit and take in the fantastic atmosphere of this amazing venue. £4 a pint whats not to like. The beers and ciders are superb. Staff and customers and locals are a blast. Take your time to have a look at the curios on sale around the building. You can even buy the table and chairs your are sitting at. Keep doig what you are doing. We will return xx A bonus that we were only staying across the road and could walk home :)

Had a lovely time at the Waterworks, there is a great atmosphere, gorgeous dog, friendly bar staff and fantastic beer 🍺 Only had drinks and watched England win the rugby 👏🏼 Will definitely recommend to friends and visit this pub again soon.

The Rye Waterworks Micropub is a very good micropub and one of the best places in Rye for beer choice. However, this is a duplicate listing under restaurants ( which it is certainly not as it does not do food ), so better to post any reviews under the other proper listing

Great atmosphere, good selection of beer and lovely friendly staff

Absolutely love this place. Very friendly staff. Hugh selection of beer . Personally I don't drink beer but my husband does he loved it. I had gin and tonic a good selection of different flavours .

What a great little tsp room. Great local ales and ciders. Perfect with history thrown in Staff are great. Pull up a chair and enjoy.

Sensational Pun in Rye, a visit is a must!

What a great pub. Went on a boiling day. It was rammed inside, but really cool. Selection of beer was excellent and well kept. The exuberant host is fantastic, disarming and may/will encourage you to sit with others. It clearly says that you should be willing to sit with and mix with your fellow drinkers. Not for introverts or dog loathers. Being neither, I loved it. Next time I'm in Rye, I'm taking the train so I can have a proper session in here.

Would give 10 stars for service and atmosphere, briliant place, big choice of drinks and snacks to follow. You can try before you buy, which helps a lot. Definitely worth coming back.

Friendly little pub with an excellent array of beers from both it's own brewery and a selection of others. The setting is brilliant (in an old public toilet/waterworks) and full of antiques that you can buy. The staff are friendly and helpful and the scotch eggs and pork pies are great.

What a great place. The copious amount of CAMRA awards only tell half the story… a must-visit on the South coast real ale trail

Lovely pub with a lovely crowd. Spent all afternoon here on my visit and i didn't want to leave

An outstanding pub - really excellent. A lovely traditional layout with staff who really know the beers (served from the barrel!) brilliant range too!

Wow....... what a gem of a place, steeped with memorabilia in this querky pub. Fantastic atmosphere with friendly people and great service 👍 would definitely recommend a visit 🍻😎

Great friendly landlord, good atmosphere 👌

What an excellent pub. One of the best pubs I have ever been in. Excellent selection of drinks, would definitely recommend

The greatest pub on earth. PERIOD.

A really popular micropub, with a great array of beers and ciders. If you like beer and visit Rye, go there, some outside seating, but really it's all about the the brews. A first class establishment.

I came across this delightful place on Sunday while on a cycling weekend. My ebike battery was in need of a charge, so Dave the landlord very kindly allowed me to plug it in while I enjoyed the brewery's extremely drinkable wares. The cheese club even let me gorge on their cheese while the very sweet pub dog looked longingly on my plate. Everyone was friendly and happy to chat to a lone traveller, and I was very sad to leave. A special place.

Always a great atmosphere, a real local hub!

Couldn’t have been more welcoming, have a sense of humour and great staff, also a beautiful building with a good selection of beers. Scotch Egg was spot-on 👌🏼

What a gem of a place. Stopped for a drink while spending a few days in the area. Person behind the bar was very helpful and polite and recommend a local ale, of which there were several, comparable to my partners usual tipple of choice. Barrels are all on show in the wall behind the bar and the pint that was pulled for us looked clear and crisp and tasted lovely. I had one of the several alcohol free offerings as I was driving. It was so enjoyable we decided to have another round of drinks and also to try one of their local pork pies and scotch eggs. These were served with mustard and relish on the side and were delicious. The bar area although small - seating inside for approx 25 with further seating outside - was cosy. There are numerous antiquities on show around the walls which are also available to buy and which adds to the quirkiness of the place. It is dog friendly and has its own pub dog called sparkle who is delightful and sports a collar with a ‘ do not feed’ logo on. Sparkle clearly cannot read and remains ever hopeful that crumbs will come his way. All in all a delightful place to spend a leisurely hour or two.

An amazing little pub and brewery. Staff were really helpful and customers friendly. Excellent way to spend an evening. Would love to return for the cheese club!

Great friendly funky bar with loads of local beers...

Mini pub in Rye with craft beer. Authentic.

My wife and I came here again after having a wonderful experience in 2021. And it's as good as ever. So many local brews to choose from, staff and customers who are real people, and who welcome everyone. As the signs say, it's a micropub...find a seat, probably at a table with other people on it, buy a drink and have a chat. Pet someone's dog. Take a look at the "decor" which is antiques and curios all for sale. This is a wonderful place, and definitely one of my "happy places". What made it all the more amusing was that a poor review was posted, and the owner shared it on social media while we were there. Cue a bunch of people saying "Well, I am here right now and it's great". Try the local ciders and beers, revel in the locally made scotch eggs. Make a new friend. And if that's not your thing, that's totally fine....just don't complain you expected a quiet corner of a standard pub when it's literally written all over the place what the character of The Waterworks is. I love it so much, I bought a T-shirt.

Awesome place, Dave is the very best landlord you could ever wish for.

Quirky setting in a great way with an interesting eclectic decor in items that you can buy for dirt cheap prices. Tried the local ale specially made for them, good taste and not expensive. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Great atmosphere, excellent beers and wines at very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is on of genuine warm hospitality with the busy bar staff taking the lead with great banter. It’s also very clean and tidy the toilets looked and smelt like they were ready for an inspection. Very impressed and highly recommend this for your visit to Rye.

What a gem of a micro pub! Great selection, warm welcome, and even a kitchen!

Authentic place in Rye, incredibly kind and knowledgeable bartender, very good gin, wide choice of beers, go there!

The best thing about the south coast (and Sussex, really) is this place. Sorry, not sorry. 🤗

A very quirky pub with a great beer and cider selection. It's very small so you quickly get talking to people at the bar in fact table sharing is encouraged and everyone was friendly.

Quirky pub full of artefacts with prices on them! I visited the pub 3-times last week when I stayed in Rye. Each time with friends as a starting point to meet for a drink before going in for a meal. It was so quirky -...