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SAVOUR THE SUMMER - Top food & drink spots in Rochdale town centre
Summer in Rochdale town centre is all about great food, refreshing drinks, live music and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. From cosy cafes to lively bars, traditional British menus to authentic Spanish tapas, real ale to the most tropical of cocktails, there's something to suit every taste and mood this summer.
Whether you're catching up with friends, grabbing a quick bite on your lunch break or out for a romantic date night, Rochdale is serving up plenty of delicious reasons to stay local.
Paul Ambrose, Rochdale BID Manager, commented:
"It's the perfect time of year to explore the huge number of venues we're lucky to have in the town centre. The hospitality offer really is unbeatable. With so much variety you're guaranteed to find your new favourite eatery, drinking spot or a brilliant live music act."
One of the latest exciting additions to the town centre is Siro' Mangia Bevi Cafe Bistrot on Baillie Street - a cosy family owned restaurant, passionate about fresh, bold, flavourful Italian dishes and small plates made for sharing, plus fabulous wine and signature cocktails.
The Baillie Street Quarter is also home to cocktail and live music venue, Treehouse Bar and rustic wine bar Vicolo Del Vino offering traditional Italian food with an array of specialist wine, beer and gin, plus regular live music and open mic nights.
Sister venue and next door neighbour, The Bull On The Brow, is an exciting new cellar bar offering European beer, wine, spirits and even a library room!
Micropub The Pint Pot serves a variety of cask ales and beers and recently announced a new cocktail menu just in time for summer.
Just around the corner and following a tasteful interior refresh under the recent new ownership, La Mancha sits proudly off a delightful cobbled lane. La Mancha offers a tiny piece of Spain in the heart of Rochdale town centre, with authentic tapas, refreshing drinks and a mouthwatering specials board, plus a traditional Sunday lunch menu.
Also under new ownership is The Baum, an independent pub situated in Rochdale's Heritage Quarter on Toad Lane. A former regional and national pub of the year there's always a wide selection of cask ales and continental beers available and a variety of modern British dishes and local specialities on the menu. Originally opened in 1980, the pub oozes old world charm with it's wood panelled walls decked out in vintage signage and an iconic walled beer garden.
Our Gracie's, situated on The Butts and named after Rochdale's best known singer, is a real ale and craft beer micro pub. They also host regular quiz nights and music from Rochdale Folk Club.
The award winning Flying Horse Hotel offer a full diary of live music acts, featuring local bands and musicians, plus comedy and quiz nights, alongside their huge range of real ales and delicious homemade dishes.
Hogarths offer a wide drinks menu and a large outdoor terrace perfect for the summer months. Courtyard (previously Yates) is a great place for a drink, with plenty of screens to watch live sports, while The Regal Moon is a popular venue serving food all day. Adjoining the Regal Moon is The Lucky Duck - a micro bar offering a wide variety of beers.
Pionero Lounge, situated at Rochdale Riverside is a home-from-home cafe bar that's proving incredibly popular with locals and visitors from further afield... and even a few celebrities! Offering regular events plus a book club, quiz night, open mic night and games galore.
Rochdale Riverside is also home to Nandos, Taco Bell and premium steakhouse, Tribez Steak & Grill.
Late night bars and clubs include Malibu, Trinity and Kokos. Hoochi Koochi offers a great calendar of music nights including live DJ sets, mixed genre 80's classics, Ska, Motown and Indie, plus The Sunday Soul Club.
The Empire on Packer Street welcomes huge crowds from Rochdale and much further afield, due to its jam-packed calendar of live music and the very best tribute acts.
Traditional, friendly town centre pubs include the White Lion and Cask & Feather.
The Martlet Kitchen at Rochdale Town Hall is swiftly earning an excellent reputation and five star reviews for its afternoon teas, fine dining and lunch in the sun, with its vibrant salads and summery cocktails.
Other fantastic venues for a spot of lunch include the coffee shop at Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Cafe Grand Abaco, Russells Cafe, M&S Cafe, Costa (within Next), and renowned traditional coffee bar, San Remo.
To find out more about any of the venues mentioned please visit rochdaletowncentre.co.uk or follow Rochdale Town Centre on social media.
