"Close quarters seating arrangement was a positive as we met some lovely people."
"The atmosphere as well as the service was brilliant and a choice of some lovely bar snacks."
"Friendly little pub with an excellent array of beers from both it's own brewery and a selection of others."
"What a fantastic place. Quirky, super friendly and top quality ales."
"Had a lovely time at the Waterworks, there is a great atmosphere, gorgeous dog, friendly bar staff and fantastic beer."
"Fantastic pub with great selection of local ales, ciders, gins etc. Absolutely lovely staff!"
"Great atmosphere. Only went in very briefly (15 mins or so) for a cider and already struck up a conversation."
"Great place, local real ales, great atmosphere, very cheap too, anything you see is generally for sale, quirky and friendly staff."
Cons:
"Seating a real squeeze, but that customers are assured is all part of the fun."
"Quirky but interesting pub specializing in local craft ales and ciders. Pity about the tacky streetfront signage masking the historic building."
"What to say. Fantastic Beer and Cider in an old water pumping station. The pub sells everything inside. Old antiques to the chairs you sit on. A real 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."
"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."
"Only had drinks and watched England win the rugby. Will definitely recommend to friends and visit this pub again soon."
"Nice atmosphere but I asked for a 0% larger shandy. I was given a pale ale with a lemonade ‘top’."
"Management shuffles everyone around so you're squashed in a space so he can get more people in, pure greed."
Drink Selection
Pros:
"Drinks prices are lowest I've seen in maybe 10 years and the selection is top notch."
"The beer and cider lists are varied and interesting, with the Waterworks beers being top quality."
"Never disappoints - highly recommended - quirk at its best. Selection of ales, ciders, gins hit the spot."
"Importantly it had an excellent choice of beer straight from the barrel, cider etc."
"The Waterworks is a micropub in Rye, East Sussex. It is a small, cozy pub with a friendly atmosphere."
"I tried one of the home brewed ales and was over the moon."
"Everyone's encouraged to socialise the ales included 2 from their own Waterworks brewery."
"The whole vibe of this place is 'This is a locals pub that makes everyone who visits feel like a local.'"
Cons:
"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."
"Although there was a slight hint of sarcasm from the barmaid when I didn't know what the difference between ales vs lager..."
"Great atmosphere, can't give the food 5 *'s as only had crisps but as good a micropub as you will find!"
"My beer looked like a sample of bog water but tasted absolutely delicious."
"The food was also delicious, and I enjoyed the cheese and pickle sandwich."
"Fantastic place to sit and take in the fantastic atmosphere of this amazing venue. £4 a pint what's not to like."
"Real gem of a craft pub with great staff and owner with a fine selection of craft beers, ales, ciders, spirits, and wine."
"Very characterful small pub that has a great section of locally brewed beers and ciders."