Rye Waterworks, Rye

About us

The Union is a restaurant and bar set in a beautiful 15th century building at the heart of Rye.

Our food is guided by the seasons and our menu is ingredient led, so changes happen daily based on what we have available to us. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on.

Facilities

Dogs allowedFamily friendlyReal aleCamra members

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Reviews

1,304 reviews

4.9/5

kia makepeace

4 months ago

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.

Tony Giannattasio

4 months ago

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

Michael

5 months ago

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!

Hamish Paterson

6 months ago

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.

Sarah Holden

7 months ago

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 .