The River Rat Bar & Kitchen offers a unique experience in the picturesque village of Hamble.
Whether you are looking for a relaxed Sunday lunch, a sociable drink or celebration dinner, you'll find a warm welcome at the River Rat.
Within the understated exterior is a stylish modern bar serving a selection of wines by the glass or bottle, and a wide choice of local gins and fabulous cocktails. Upstairs you'll discover a contemporary bistro style restaurant, whilst on the ground floor is a more casual lounge bar, and the beautiful garden and popular heated ‘huts’ provide a year-round al-fresco dining experience. Join us in our garden for one of our Jazz & Fizz afternoons every Saturday 1-3pm June-August, or one of our popular themed quiz evenings.
Offering classic dishes, our Sunday lunch menu, and A La Carte evening menu are prepared with care and attention by our brilliant kitchen team. Priding ourselves on classic, no frill, freshly prepared food.
We are located at the top of the cobbled High Street. Pay and display parking is available in Hamble Square or the Foreshore car park. Please note our venue has a number of steps into and around the premise.
Not all of our outside tables have heaters but do have some form of shelter, but we have plenty of blankets and hot water bottles. However do wrap up warm! Credit card guarantee is required for all bookings.
FAQs
Are you dog friendly? We love our four-legged friends and they are more than welcome in our garden and downstairs bar areas
Is there a dress code? No shirtless or shoeless but otherwise any attire you desire
Can we come in just for a drink? Yes of course, our garden is perfect for a sunny drink or our cosy bar in colder periods
Why is your menu so small? We pride ourselves on serving fresh produce and providing weekly specials in addition to our core menu
Do you do draught beers? Unfortunately we currently don’t have the capacity to offer draught, but do bottled beer
Do you do parties/can we hire your venue? Yes we can cater for parties from 15-60. See more info here.
opening Hours
Winter Oct-Apr
Mon-Wed Closed
Thurs 6pm-10.30pm (Kitchen open 6-9pm)
Friday 4pm–10.30pm (Kitchen open 4-9pm)
Saturday 4pm-10.30pm (Kitchen open 4-9pm)
Sunday Lunch Kitchen open 12–3.30pm
Events at the River Rat, Hamble
Celebrate at the River Rat in Hamble.
Book a table and join us at the River Rat for our special themed evenings or to celebrate your own special occasion.
To keep up to date with our events and theme nights, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
To book any of our events please call us on 02380 457801 - credit card details will be required to confirm.
Looking to plan a special occasion - please click on our event FAQ tab for more information on how we can help with your next celebration at the River Rat!
Sample our extensive menu of speciality gins, each served with premium tonic mixers or choose from our high-quality wines, bottled beers, cocktails and soft-drinks.
Compliment your beverage with one of our cured meat and artisan cheese sharing boards.
Cocktail Hour every Friday and Saturday 5-6pm, two for £15
Please see our current menus below. We may update our A La Carte and Sunday lunch menu to take advantage of seasonal availability, so please contact us if you require the latest version or if you have any dietary requirements.
Current Offers:
Every Thursday - curry night: enjoy the curry of the week with a drink for £15 (small glass of house wine, San Miguel, or a soft drink) Served alongside our a la carte menu
every friday & saturday - cheese & wine deal 4-7pm - a cheeseboard for 2 and 2 glasses of house wine for £28 - plus cocktail hour 5-6pm (2 of the same for £15)
Contact us
To book a table please click on the below ‘BOOK NOW’ button. For any queries or large group enquiries please call us on 02380 457 801 or email info@riverrathamble.co.uk
Our garden huts have a minimum of 4 guests dining. If not dining, a minimum spend is required.
Bookings are time limited to 2 hours, therefore a table may be re-booked after your allotted time. If you would like to extend this please give us a call to discuss your requirements.
All bookings will require a credit/debit card guarantee (no money is taken). In the event of a no show or if the booking is cancelled less than 12 hours before, the card will then be charged £10 per person. If your party size changes, please let us know in advance of your arrival as this may be charged as a no show.
Booking highly recommended.
River Rat Merchandise
Available to purchase in store for collection or local postage
Mugs
Enamel mugs, perfect for a cuppa on board!
£10 each
Hoodies
Premium 'rat' grey or 'rioja' red hoodies. Small, medium or large. Super soft and durable.
£35 each
Beanies
Knitted beanie hats, one size in 'rat' grey or 'rioja' burgundy.
£15 each