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Water Rats

(formerly Pindar of Wakefield)

328 Gray's Inn Road
King's Cross
London
WC1X 8BZ

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	8.00 am - Midnight
Tuesday	8.00 am - Midnight
Wednesday	8.00 am - Midnight
Thursday	8.00 am - Midnight
Friday	8.00 am - 1.00 am
Saturday	8.00 am - 1.00 am
Sunday	8.00 am - Midnight

Operator

Beechfair Limited

About the Pub

After an uncertain time in 2014/2015 opened with a new operator at the back end of 2015 which has seen a nice refurbishment with the once shabby furniture replaced. Originally known as “The Pindar of Wakefield”, built in 1517, on the opposite side of the road, it shared it's name with the Pinder of Wakefield (a person whose job was to impound stray animals), supposedly connected with Robin Hood mythology. It also shares it's name with the historical Pindar's fort, a local site believed to be beneath the Mount Pleasant Post Office. Having been badly damaged in a thunderstorm in 1793, it was rebuilt at its current site. In 1986 the premises were bought by “The Grand Order of Water Rats”, a showbiz charity organisation. They do have 3 handpumps in the back room (Stage Room) but only realistically use 1 for Fuller's London Pride. Opens early, alcohol served from 10am, they serve a broad range of breakfasts from 8.30am - midday-ish. Live music, comedy shows and secret gigs and are on Vintage TV.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 1 regular beer.

Fuller's London Pride

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Features

Real Ale Available

Facilities

Disabled Access
To pub.
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Family Friendly
Function Room
Live Music
Smoking Area
Wifi

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Water Rats

328 Gray's Inn Road
King's Cross
London
WC1X 8BZ

Sat Nav Reference

51.5289, -0.1194

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station
Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR

Nearby Bus Routes (100m)

Nearby Station (500m)

London Kings Cross

Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)

King's Cross St Pancras

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