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YOUR FESTIVE GUIDE TO ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE Rochdale town centre is a thriving hub of shopping outlets, offering well-known brands as well as local independent stores. This wide variety of shops makes our beautiful town perfect for finding those unique gifts, meaning you can get all your festive shopping sorted in one fell swoop (and support your high street!). From that tricky-to-buy-for dad to the sister who has everything and great gifts for little ones, the town centre boasts a huge variety of options across fashion, health and beauty, food and drink, lifestyle and much, much more. For the fashion-conscious people in your life, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found in fabulous independent stores such as Buckley Menswear, End Boutique, Chantilly and Okeechobee as well as large retail chains including River Island, New Look, Marks & Spencer and H&M. Visit Cheetham Street or the Baillie Street Quarter for a vibrant community of small independents, such as Number Ten gift shop. To save money when you shop local, download the free 'LoyalFree' app to discover fantastic town centre offers. After your Christmas shopping list is ticked off, why not treat yourself to a pit stop at one of the town’s tantalising cafes or restaurants? 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; afternoon tea to gin trees!
The outdoor terrace at Bean Cafe at Rochdale Riverside is a firm favourite with visitors, providing a stylish, relaxing environment in which to enjoy lunch, fresh coffee and cake. The Baum in Rochdale’s historic Toad Lane always turns heads with it’s enviable beer selection but now boasts a modern British menu and newly transformed walled beer garden, beautifully lit with festoon lights. The Medicine Tap retains its historic character and charm of the old central Post Office and offers a unique place to relax while enjoying the finest coffees, quality locally sourced food and a fabulous choice of ales. The much improved and re-branded Baillie Street Quarter is home to Petit Bistro where you can find everything from bottomless brunches to club sandwiches and delicious hearty meals. Above Petit Bistro is the fabulous Treehouse bar - the place for cocktails and rum. Just around the corner is La Mancha, offering authentic Spanish Tapas in a relaxed atmosphere. Also in the Baillie Street Quarter is hidden gem, Vicolo Del Vino, a beautiful rustic wine bar combining real traditional Italian food with an array of specialist wine, beer and gin from around the world. Situated above Vicolo Del Vino, quirky micro pub The Pint Pot offers rotating cask ales, a fantastic range of bottled beers, wines and a light lunch and nibbles menu.
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