The Good Food Guide

THE OXFORD

Team McNeeney are now in their third successful year at The Oxford, sporting a range of cask ales and fabulous wines alongside a dedicated gin & tonic menu. Offering great pub food with a modern twist; From burgers nights and eyes bigger than your belly homemade pies, to inventive salad and fragrant foreign fish stews, their menu and famous specials board have got you covered. Home cooked food is served until 9pm Monday to Saturday and 7pm on Sundays. The Oxford also has a large outdoor space for dining. Their ever popular Quiz Night on the first Wednesday of the month offers something different from the usual all the while raising money various charities.

The Oxford

662 Whitworth Road Rochdale OL12 0TB

01706 345709

THE HEALEY

The Healey has undergone a truly magical transformation yet still retains its traditional local public house feel and is featured in The Good Beer Guide & Cask Marque. Proud of its quality home cooked food served 7 days a week. Why not try them for a daily roast, beer battered fish & chips or the Lancashire cheese selection. The Healey is the ideal place to start and finish a walk through Healey Dell Nature reserve which is just on its doorstep. Steeped in history The Healey, like its sister pub The Baum, has a real welcoming feel. Food served Mon -Sat 11.30am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm.

172 Shawclough Road Rochdale OL12 6LW

Book on 01706 645 453 thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com

THE WATERSIDE BAR RESTAURANT

The restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Pennines; a fantastic venue with beautiful views of the surrounding Littleborough countryside, newly refurbished Rochdale canal and a small walk from the scenic Hollingworth Lake, yet the ambience is relaxed and continental. The restaurant portrays an intimate and relaxed lounge feel, with a comfortable sofa seating area for drinks on arrival or just to socialise with friends and family. Using only the finest ingredients and produce, Lisa & Kristan have combined traditional cooking with a passion for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, creating exciting and extensive varied menus, from Lunchtime to A’la Carte. Now with their new outdoor al fresco dining area, it is the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining when the sun does shine. Look out for their special offers. Open Tues - Sunday.

No1 Inghams Lane Littleborough OL15 0AY

01706 376 250 www.thewatersideexperience.co.uk

THE FLYING HORSE

A traditional pub residing next to Rochdale’s stunning gothic town hall. Open all day serving fresh food - you’re guaranteed a warm welcome by two roaring Victorian open fires. They pride themselves on their friendly staff, 8 cask ales, 3 real ciders, foreign bottled beers, fine wine & bean to cup coffee. They also have live music on stage four nights a week with everything from folk to pop & rock to ska. The Flying Horse has been named as CAMRA’s Greater Manchester Pub of the Year 2018 and celebrates ten consecutive years in CAMRA’s national Good Beer Guide.

37 Packer Street, Rochdale 01706 646412 www.theflyinghorsehotel.co.uk

THE BAUM

Purveyors of Quality Food, Wine & Real Ale. Situated next to the CO-OP museum in a conservation area, The Baum has a welcoming oldie world ambience, with wooden floors and old enamel adverts. The quality bar menu, served all day 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas. The Baum offers an excellent selection of world beers on draught & bottles plus 8 ever changing guest cask ales & cider. Featured in ‘The Good Beer Guide’ for the last six years, winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2012. Rochdale Ghost Walks start from outside The Baum on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month - £5pp.

The Baum 33-37 Toad Lane,

Rochdale 01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

THE ART CAFÉ

The Art Café is ideally located inside the Touchstones Museum offering both home cooked food, art and culture. Home cooked dishes include their famous burrito, fish finger butties and falafel and hummus wrap, mexican bean burger, ploughmans and much more. The cafe is child friendly with a kids corner and kids food boxes available. They use local suppliers for main dishes such as Bridge Street Butchers in Heywood. The menu varies with the seasons such as turkey and stuffing sandwiches, brie, bacon and cranberry panini and much more. They also have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available. The coffee is a mix blend of Arabica and Robusta making it a strong and delightful experience. They also offer seasonal hot drinks such as Baileys latte/hot chocolate, Gingerbread Latte and Winter Spice Hot Chocolate. They offer afternoon tea at a reasonable price per head including home baked cakes, sandwiches and quiche. They cater for small and large parties and private functions. Events are held throughout the year, please see link4life.org/centres/touchstonesrochdale. Opening hours Tues-Sat 10-4pm.

Touchstones Museum & Art Gallery

The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AQ

01706 924975

ROSE ‘N’ BOWL CARVERY

The Rose ‘N’ Bowl has been serving bar meals and their famous carvery for over 25 years. With the private bowling green (available for booking) panoramic views and heated decking, it’s Rossendale’s popular all-yearround venue with regular entertainment (home of the World Gravy Wrestling Championship). A favourite for families and group celebrations - book early to avoid disappointment. Call to find out about specials & early evening deals, or keep updated by finding them on Facebook. Food available Tue-Fri 12-2pm & 5.30- 8.30pm, Sat 12 - 8.30pm, Sun brunch 10-12, then bar meals & carvery til 8.30pm.

Newchurch Rd, Stacksteads, 0L13 0UG

01706 879555 Owned by Lords Caterers Whitworth

Lancashire’s leading outside caterers est 1934

THE CHERRY TREE CAFE

Sharon Monro is now firmly established at this intimate cafe in the heart of Littleborough within the Littleborough Coach House. Open 7 days a week there is always plenty of choice, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner together with traditional afternoon teas. Everything is freshly cooked and she offers not only a variety of teas and coffees but also ice cream and milkshakes. Sharon also provides her varied menu for outside catering in the upstairs licensed function room available for private hire. Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am -3pm

Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street,

OL15 9AE 01706 378481 07449909504

COFFEE AT THE CRAVEN

Treat yourself to a coffee and cake or delicious afternoon tea at Springhill at The Craven, situated just a stone’s throw from the Hospice at the bottom of Broad Lane. Re-opening from 4th December, 10am - 3pm, Tues-Fri. All profits from the tea rooms and gift shop go directly to Springhill Hospice. Also available for private functions, including baby showers and birthday parties.

Springhill at The Craven

7 Broad Lane Rochdale OL16 4PG

01706 641790