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ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE'S OUTSTANDING FOOD & DRINK SCENE Rochdale Town Centre's impressive and continually evolving food and drink scene is cementing its reputation as a must-visit destination in the North of England.
There is something for everyone, to suit every occasion, taste and budget, from rustic wine bars to historic pubs; Indian street food to authentic Italian cuisine; gin trees to cheeky vimto fishbowls!
The town centre recently welcomed three more exciting venues - house music bar The 13ar, micro pub D'Ale House and social hub and bar Hoochi Koochi, where you can enjoy everything from comedy nights to Northern Soul nights - bringing the grand total to over thirty food and drink venues, all within short walking distance of one another, in the heart of Rochdale.
Tom McNeeney, Business Development Manager at The Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation - the team behind The Flying Horse, The Baum and Bombay Brew - commented:
Rochdale has recently been compared to Manchester's Northern Quarter, due to the number of quality, independent eateries and the outstanding variety on offer in such close vicinity... and who are we to argue?! Paul Ambrose, Business Improvement District Manager, said: "Rochdale’s food and drink scene has gained momentum and recognition over the last few years. The impact of the growing food and drink offer cannot be underestimated as it boosts footfall, it makes a significant contribution to the local economy and it is helping to change the perceptions of a centre that it is transforming. "The recent Food and Drink Festival showcased some of the very best of Rochdale’s diverse offerings and patrons took advantage of tasty offers at our lauded local businesses who strive for ensuring a great customer experience. I encourage everyone to connect with our town centre food and drink businesses and their owners."
The Medicine Tap
La Mancha
"While the last 18 months have been a real challenge for hospitality, since we’ve been able to reopen the offering in Rochdale is just going from strength to strength! There’s finally a real sense that the town centre is changing, that it’s finding a real identity of it’s own, with incredible new venues opening their doors every month and the existing businesses constantly reinvigorating what they do best it’s really a place that’s starting to turn heads. Whether it’s cocktails with the girls or live music, fine dining or street food, Rochdale can honestly say it’s got the lot." Helping to diversify the offering even further, Rochdale BID has been successful in introducing the popular Food & Artisan Market and Vegan Market into the town. The Food & Artisan Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month and the Vegan Market will be returning on 18th December 2021. Live music is well and truly back throughout many town centre venues, including at The Flying Horse, where you can find local bands, jam nights, sunday sessions, along with a huge range of real ales and homemade dishes. The pedestrianised outdoor dining area on Packer Street is still proving popular post-lockdown, serving customers of The Flying Horse Hotel, The Empire, Yate’s and KoKo’s.
The Baum
Mannerist
