the good food & drink guide Discover the best pubs, restaurants and cafes in the local area...
THE HEALEY
The Healey is a family orientated pub located at the edge of Healey Dell Nature Reserve. This dog friendly pub is the ideal place to stop off after a walk for a drink or something to eat, serving a daily roast dinner and home cooked traditional fare. The pub also has a beautiful, large beer garden and marquee. Please call or check Facebook for the latest opening times. 172 Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LW 01706 645 453 E: thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com
THE PINT POT
Situated above Vicolo Del Vino, on Baillie Street, this quirky, relaxed micro pub offers rotating cask ales, a fantastic range of bottled beers, as well as wines and spirits. There's a light lunch and nibbles menu, offering a small selection of British classics such as Ploughman's lunch, homemade pies and sausage rolls. Italian food can also be ordered and delivered to the Pint Pot from downstairs at Vicolo Del Vino. Open Weds-Sun. Check their Facebook page for the latest opening times. 8 Baillie Street Rochdale, OL16 1JG 07870 155951
THE GRAPES AT BAMFORD
The Grapes at Bamford is a wonderfully warm, cosy pub with a great all-day suntrap of a garden. The menu is varied, from the best Cheese & Onion Pie in the business, to great steaks, and some seriously special Specials. Their Sunday Lunch is legendary. The Grapes' drinks range is wide and varied with award winning wines, around 50 gins, a good range of premium beers and Robinsons cask ales and a great cocktail menu. Service is second to none - there's always a genuine warm welcome from staff who love to look after people! Norden Road Bamford, OL11 5PN 01706 649895 E: nicola.grapes@gmail.com
HOP & VINE
Set in the heart of Norden village, this cosy wine bar offers cask ale, fine wine, artisan spirits and casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu includes delicious small English plates, Antipasti and hot baguettes, freshly prepared to order. Plus Christmas lunch tapas style! Open WedsSunday. Follow them on Facebook for the latest menus and opening times. 796a Edenfield Road Rochdale, OL12 7RB 01706 759858
VICOLO DEL VINO
Nestled on the newly revamped Baillie Street, Vicolo Del Vino combines the quality of real traditional Italian food and an array of specialist wine, beer and gin from around the world with the modern intimate surroundings of a wine cellar. You’ll be greeted by the enticing aromas of Italian food as it is freshly prepared to order, including pizza, pasta, salads, antipasti, sides and delicious desserts. Enjoy the new wine list with matching artisan cheeses. The bar has a relaxed, candlelit Mediterranean feel with outdoor seating and live music four nights a week. Open Weds - Sun. Follow on Facebook for opening times. Cellar of 8-10 Baillie Street, Rochdale, OL16 1JG 01706 342533 vicolos@hotmail.com
THE FLYING HORSE
A traditional pub residing next to Rochdale’s stunning gothic town hall. The home of homemade food, champions of real ale and housing some of the best staff in the business, The Flyer really is the people’s pub. Chef Bowe and his team are turning out dish after dish of pub classics and incredible grills including their outstanding 2 for £12 offer. With a huge range of real ales and countless awards to their name, it's Manchester’s best pub for a reason. Open: Mon-Thurs 11.30-11 / Fri 11.30 -1am / Sat 10-1am / Sun 10-10 Food served: Mon-Thurs 11.30-8 / Fri 11.30-9 / Sat 10-9 / Sun 10-7 37 Packer Street, Rochdale 01706 646412 Facebook/Instagram @flyerrochdale www.theflyinghorsehotel.co.uk
THE OLIVE & PICKLE
Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Hollingworth Lake, this chic modern café makes for a great place to start your day, catch up over a coffee or indulge in one of their sweeter options. A wide variety of options are available from brunch, afternoon tea, lunch bites, cakes, coffee and more. Open seven days a week. 23 Lake Bank, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ 01706 838688 40 | Rochdale Style
