Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ramsbottom
9 restaurant menus in Ramsbottom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"My parents have just returned from an overnight stay here, and they can't recommend you enough. On checking in the staff were so friendly and..."
Claire Foley
"Wow, just wow! Amazing ethos behind this place and superb food. Yes we had a long wait for the food but the quality of the meal was excellent and..."
Rob Gillespie
"Thank you for another superb meal! My grandad absolutely devoured the Lancashire hot pot and the Christmas turkey dinner was amazing (wish I could..."
Sammy Schofield
"Had a fantastic New Years Eve meal at Eagle and Child. It was a 5 course menu and all courses were absolutely delicious. Squid ink risotto with..."
Jane Batham
"Called in early evening and the staff were very attentive and really couldn't do enough.
The food was delicious and well priced for the quality
Will..."
Tricia Huggins
"Fabulous view from the conservatory area. The food was delicious and a change from the usual pub grub, although that was also on offer.
A warm..."
Anne McCormack
"Gorgeous meal tonight. You have to try the Lancashire Bomber cheese and onion pie! Best meal I have had in a long time. Staff were attentative but..."
Sarah Balogh
"Completely taken aback by how much this place has changed since my last visit.
I had the Roasted parsnip risotto with balsamic shallots, green..."
Alastair Carter
"Absolutely love this place! The people, the food, the awesome selection of gin - really superb! Would highly..."
Sarah Edmundson
"Had Sunday lunch here with my wife and can quite honestly say if was an excellent experience. The food was the best I have had in many years along..."
Francis Price
"We had a lovely stay here for one night. Pleasantly surprised by the complimentary drinks and snacks, and they went the extra mile to provide vegan..."
Laura Knight
"Had dinner in the restaurant and the food was amazing! Definitely worth the price point, in my opinion. The staff were lovely too. Would definitely..."
Eliza
"Great selection of good food sourced locally. Staff very knowledgeable about their produce. Great service and helpful staff. Excellent views from..."
Susan Nuttall
"Quiet Monday night and 4 of us for dinner.
Steak pie, fish& chips, steak fritte all beautifullly cooked and full of flavour. Service was impeccable...."
John Whalley
"Wow what an absolutely STUNNING 5 star experience. Hannah & beaux are just fabulous with our daughter/ their service/how attentive/ their hospitality..."
gemma caparelli
"Visited the beer garden yesterday for a few drinks and the best pizza I have had in as long as I can remember! Staff are lovely and prices are..."
cheryl lord
"Such an amazing place to have on our doorstep!
It's basically three great pubs in one. If you want a traditional pub with great beers and proper pub..."
Séan Aydon
"Great location fantastic views. The food was lovely and plenty of it. The service very good, Troy was very attentive, knowledgeable and polite. Will..."
paul iddon
"Attended a friend's wedding in the garden. It was utterly wonderful. The vegan options on the grazing board were delicious. The outdoor pizza oven..."
Rachael Kennedy
"I like this place, it’s my local, and I don’t like leaving bad reviews, so I’ll rate as 4 stars as on the whole it’s usually decent.
Today..."
Tom Hargreaves
"We hired the tipi in the garden for our wedding and cannot recommend enough!
If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, fabulous food and staff..."
Sophie Carey
"My wife and myself stayed for one night ..we had a warm welcome and we were more than happy with our room which was clean and very comfortable with a..."
Michael looker
"We called in for a couple of pints on a week day evening bathed in sunshine, that experience was only made better by a fabulous beer garden at the..."
Adam Etchells
"Stayed for one night over the Bank Holiday weekend. Loved the room and the facilities, the breakfast hamper and the accompanying items in the room..."
Andrea Brooks
"First time visiting Eagle & Child Inn for a Family Birthday Meal, and I have to say that this is a little hidden Gem on the outskirts, Ramsbottom!!..."
"Under new management!!! Highly recommend to try it. You'll not be disappointed. We came for family Sunday lunch. Kids loved it, same for me and..."
E D
"Tuesday 6th June 2023
This pub I visited the 3 hand pumped ales on offer were well kept but lacked the plink plink yes factor doom bar and Mitchell..."
Darren Slingsby
"Excellent little pub! Football, great beers, snacks galore, hot pasties fresh from the oven, dog friendly and cheerful staff. Well done..."
Lucy Rosa
"A quiet Thursday afternoon when we called in.
Food was very nice, as was the beer.
Staff were very friendly and..."
Mark Hampson
"Great pub, they were so nice to me when I took back the snowman I stole whilst..."
Damien Corbishley
"This is by far one of the friendliest, cosiest and most pleasant pubs out there. They have weekly quizes and poker nights. If your new to the area..."
Jim Pickles
"Great local pub. The staff and hosts have excellent customer service, couldn't do enough for you. The Sunday dinner is delicious, even my fussy..."
Ni
"Possibly the friendliest pub in Ramsbottom. Great hosts. Lovely food. Everything you could ask for in a local. EDIT; New Landlord, only been in once...."
William Keane
"This is a great traditional pub where everyone is welcome. Sam & her staff know all the regulars by name (even their dogs). There is a great choice..."
Brandlesholme Warriors Lions
"I have been to The Major on a few occasions,as a performer and as a customer and I can honestly say it is one of the best pubs around.
Brilliant..."
Steven Millington
"Lovely traditional pub in the lovely town of Rammy. Sam & the whole team are so friendly and welcoming and really can't do enough for you, the..."
Juliette
"Recently visited The Major with friends and we had a great time. Live music, great atmosphere and we felt very comfortable given the covid..."
Sarah Coverdale
"This truly is one of the last traditional pubs in the area that offers a family atmosphere with exceptionally well kept ales and friendly welcoming..."
mick bainbridge
"Used to be my local years ago. I am pleased to report it is still a great pub with a friendly atmosphere and with a good choice of..."
Stephen Cadman
"After trying several pubs in Ramsbottom for dinner to no avail we popped into the Major for a drink. The staff were so nice and we ordered food no..."
joanne robinson
"Six of us went to the Major on Bank Holiday Monday and received a lovely warm welcome from the landlady Sam, we were in a party mood and asked for..."
Peter Shepherd
"Amazing pub! Sam & Christian (landlady) can’t do enough for you here. They have totally turned the pub around. It’s now always full of life and..."
Laura Burlison
"Favourite pub to go to! all the staff are very friendly and the food and drink is perfect and affordable. Massively improved since previous owners..."
Robbie Wood
"Fantastic pub. Very friendly efficient staff, great real ale and food. So happy it is now open again after lockdown as it has a real community spirit..."
"An outstanding tapas menu. The choice and quality are excellent. We opted for 5 small plates between 2 people, and the portion sizes are..."
Cathy Blakeley
"10/10....THE best salt&pepper chips I've ever had, I'm no good with spice but these had a sweet kick to them so they were perfect 👌🏼 the tapas..."
Sam's Reviews
"My partner and I came for a Sunday lunch.we didn't know what, however gave it a chance and it paid off.. we arrived slightly earlier then our booking..."
Leanne Milner
"Outstanding tapas. Staff are unbelievably friendly and go out of their way to help you. Nice for lunch or..."
Caitlin Rosie
"We were there on a Monday night, and not really expecting too much because it was Monday, but the place had a good atmosphere and was certainly..."
Simon Brotherton
"Small plates, perfect Saturday afternoon food. We have king prawns, Korean BBQ beef rib - these two dishes are worth the trip on their own. The sauce..."
carl bennett
"Honestly this place was unreal. The best mushy peas I've ever had and the food, service and overall value for money were second to none. I can..."
Andrew Greig
"Lovely modern pub with a homely rustic charm. Very friendly staff, great tastly pub food. Nice cocktails. Covered outside seating area, idea for..."
Jan Rhodes
"Lovely atmosphere with a warm cosy vibe, amazing Sunday dinner and the management and staff are really attentive, it was also really nice to have a..."
Sarah Etchells
"Great food, excellent live music, well worth a visit, you will have to book though, we went for Sunday..."
"The Sunday roast sharing platter was absolutely fantastic and such good value for money. 3/4 pieces of each meat (ham, turkey and beef) loads of veg,..."
Jessica Hall
"Went here for the first time. Really great service from Lucy and she managed to keep up with quite a few tables at once. Was fairly busy but not..."
Stephen Menet
"If you stop by, go for the cheese and onion pie! The roast was good. Potatoes were just perfect. I had better gravy and the beef was well..."
Sara Simeone
"We had a lovely meal. Staff friendly and polite. We brought our dog with us and met Honey, such a cutie. Definitely recommend, especially the..."
Julia Hales
"A very quiet Tuesday evening was the time of our visit the young lady who served us was very good and we soon had our food which we all tucked into..."
Nigel Birch
"I am sorry I have no pictures, but everything was lovely. The staff is polite and friendly, the price very reasonable and the food delicious. My..."
GILLIAN MORRELL
"Despite problems with the gas in the kitchen a decent meal was served. A great, plump beef and ale pie. Helpful..."
Terry Simpson
"Great service, Brilliant food. Loved the added touch in the womans bathroom.. never seen that and thought it was amazing! Can highly..."
Claire Hulme
"We came the Thursday before Easter Weekend. We love it here and have been back time after time as a couple and with friends. This visit did not..."
Ryan-Alexander Noakes
"Lovely warm food after a long walk, staff really friendly, hard working and organised, will go back..."
Andrew Collier
"The best Sunday lunch ever!!!!! The sharing platter could feed a whole family including the dog! Worth every penny, cooked to perfection! Always..."
Petra Bennett-Tappenden
"Lovely service, thank you for everything you did for us the food was so nice thank you to Lucy very kind..."
Jonathan Atkinson
"Superb place for a good Sunday lunch. They do a sharing option for 2 people too, which is excellent..."
Iain K
"Just been to the duckworth arms ,what a lovely pub ,the service was excellent, our waitresses izzy and evie were excellent, really friendly and..."
Karen Shepherd
"Great pub restaurant serving top notch food, great selection of drinks, very friendly staff and good service. In a great position overlooking some of..."
"Nice cosy pub. Good selection of bar snacks in the evening including sandwiches and pickled..."
Tobias Burton
"Another hidden gem in Ramsbottom. Probably best known by the locals as it's at the tip of a steep hill or halfway down a walk from the Shoulder of..."
William Keane
"Probably has the best beer garden in England. A disused bowling green with tables/parasols and a fantastic view of the hills all round. There are..."
George MacG
"No food but very friendly & helpful. Thwaite's ales well..."
Allan clarke
"What a fantastic beer garden, great for kids and..."
Gary Johnson
"Great local pub. Beer garden is..."
Martin Sheridan
"Cosy and welcoming. A real gem of a..."
Christopher Foster
"Attend the monthly open mic night and always a great..."
Tim Cowley
"Brilliant new years eve...brilliant atmosphere. ..friendly staff. ..lovely and clean and an added bonus a great band rocked us into the new year..."
Diane Wood
"Went to watch a band on Saturday 14th September with friends.
What a lovely pub this is! The landlord & landlady were so welcoming and..."
Kathleen Clarke
"Lovely pub. Has a bowling green at the back with great views. Owners Paul and Julie made us very welcome. All the members of my ukulele club were..."
Anne Holden Read
"Dog friendly and people friendly, nice place to..."
john powell
"New landlord and landlady the pub is up and running Thursday 11th August lot's of effort been put into it the locals will love it get yourselves in..."
ian moss
"Friendly staff, good beer. Great log burner! Fun night with Claire Louise and..."
david williams
"A fine local pub serving a wide selection of ales and other drinks and also with a good daily food menu. It is available for all functions but..."
Ken Henson
"Its an old school pub. When the roaring fire is on, with the Sunday lunch. Bliss.
In summer there is a bowling green out the back which you can hire..."
Peter Kenyon
"Warm and welcoming on a cold winter afternoon with a real fire and good beers. Although did not eat the Sunday roast looked good..."
rachel wolstenholme
"Great pub, warm welcome and the owners and staff are friendly. Can't wait to gig here again. Thanks for having..."
Ross Hallworth
"New family just taken over but showing all the right attitude to be successful in a local..."
Cumberland and Black Pudding Sausage Egg Chips and Beans
Chicken and Mushroom Sauce
Hair of the Dog
Puddings
Burger
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We called in here a couple of days ago. We had a meal (steak in ale pie and Chicken in stilton cream and mushroom sauce) and it was to die for . The..."
kerry edwards
"Lovely little bar on the main street. We stopped here for a bite to eat and a drink. Although it was evening only the lunch menu was available so we..."
Dave Nimmo
"Menu good enough for a pub
Draft ale perfection personified loved it.
Landlady very welcoming and happy/friendly . Two large but placid dogs seen in..."
Graham Smith
"Never been there before called in because it started raining, friendly service, cosy atmosphere, one of the rooms had games on the tables cards etc,..."
Stuart Ryde
"Really lovely pub, should have taken more pictures. Very friendly staff, lady behind the bar was very welcoming. Lovely hot chocolate for a great..."
Tia Walker
"Welcoming pub, great food and the staff made a coach load of footie supporters very welcome with free food if you wanted. We chose off the menu and..."
Kathryn Woodward
"Lovely friendly pub, good atmosphere didn't eat just had a drink but would..."
joanne williams
"Lovely staff great food and excellent bar with Thwaite ales. Im a not local and felt more than welcome. Quirky and cosy tricky to pull off but this..."
Joanne Lester
"I had a wonderful time here. The meal was excellent. Brought my wife and friends. Still a lovely..."
Timothy Peace
"Very friendly and efficient service. Food is the usual pub fair, but very good and reasonably priced. We went on a quiet mid week night, but plenty..."
Mike Bayley
"The food here is great 👍 and it's dog..."
Deborah MacGregor
"Very friendly and a good place for a..."
Stevie
"Lovely pub. Great beer. Great service. Put a particular football game on specially for me. Most..."
Chris Schofield
"Only been 3 times twice for a drink and then I popped in with my friend on Sat and had a meal. Couldn't fault the meal at all and price was so..."
Sandra Burns
"Really friendly, decent and quirky pub! All the staff are lovely and every table has a board game on them. Casper and Atari (the doggies) are very..."
Belamb James
"Love this pub. Lovely meals and they don't rip you off. Staff and management are friendly, helpful and just really nice people. A proper..."
Marie Howard
"Great, friendly, warming atmosphere. We visit Ramsbottom from Durham, December time yearly & have a night out or two in this lovely bar. Owners &..."
Leanne Kane
"Usually call in for a beer or two after a Walk in the area. Nice and warm and friendly Barmaid! Can certainly recommend a..."
"I crossed off an ambition recently by designing a pub sign (logo and branding) for The Shoulder of Mutton up in Ramsbottom. I was commissioned for..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"The guy who reviewed this first is obviously a muppet. Chorley is around 20 miles from Holcombe which is in fact in Ramsbottom. The pub is now back..."
Morgan Gallier
"John guy is clearly a fantasist, for example he has the address wrong, holcombe is no where near chorley. I live in the village and drink in the pub..."
Tim Rigby
"This was a special occasion, so we wanted somewhere that would be a nice treat, and we'd heard plenty of wonderful things about The Shoulder of..."
Adam Crolla
"The black pudding was beneath a thyme hash brown, and pancetta with a dippy egg. The combination of tastes was excellent: like a miniature..."
Where To Feed
"We were so impressed with the taster menu from chef Chris Yates at the Shoulder of Mutton in Ramsbottom that we returned. Also, I've been making a..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"The Shoulder of Mutton had been on my 'to eat' list for quite a while, even before I started this website. But with one thing and another, it had..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"Whilst browsing the main menu a dish caught my eye. Intrigued by ‘Slow Cooked Parsnip, Maple And Soy’ I ordered it as an extra starter. A wise..."
Food Geek
"To start, I selected the Lancashire Black Pudding Two Ways. If there’s one on the menu, I will more often than not order the black pudding dish –..."
Hungry Hoss
"First visit back in around a year, fantastic as always and the new menu is divine. Great value for money, fast service and general all round good..."
Megan Ellen Griffin
"First time visit 😀
We were made welcome the moment we walked through the door by the lovely woman behind the bar.
We ordered drinks and..."
Bubblegum Blue
"Lovely place to eat. The food was so amazing omg. My burger was to die for. 100% would recommend if you’re in the area. Beef burger was tasty. My..."
Alexandra Friesner
"Just had a wonderful meal with the family who were visiting from Liverpool and Australia. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had the Pommes Anna..."
Sarah Dugdale
"Popped in here to give my clutch time to cool down after driving up the rake. If you’re coming up the hill with the 25% gradient sign, ask yourself..."
Gareth Lewis (Maths Tuition)
"We had a fabulous evening celebrating my daughter's birthday. The food was excellent and the staff were lovely. A big shout out to Ashley who looked..."
Janet Westwell
"Great that this place has gone back to being a good pub - serving good beers and good food 🙂
Will definitely be back soon to try another..."
Casey Lloyd
"Had a great meal at this place recently, very busy on a Sunday but we managed to squeeze in! Nice vegetarian options, accomodating staff, big..."
Judy Walsh
"Cannot recommend this place enough. 10 of us dined their last night and it was excellent.
All of us loved our meals varying from soup of the day to..."
Elaine Darlington
"We returned to the pub for a late lunch after a walk. Four of us enjoyed a drink, the food was a little delayed but we were warned it would be as the..."
Lancashire Spring Roll Meatballs Salt N Pepper Ribs and Chorizo and Bean Casserole
Mana Energy Potions
Gastropub
British
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Seating
Non-smoking restaurants
Table Service
Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Watched 'Secret Lemonade Factory' and had a few drinks with a friend. The entertainment was amazing and the atmosphere was fab. Good service at the..."
Nicole Casey
"We went in today with my mother in law for some lunch. The place looks absolutely stunning with he refurb and I wish it well. The new chef is still..."
William Keane
"Brilliant pub and great food. The host is amazing. Had a small regimental gathering at this place and everything was purrrrrfic XX. Well done..."
Yvonne Donbavand
"Really nice place. There is a good atmosphere with friendly staff. The food was lovely and best yet, its dog..."
Stephanie S
"Called today for lunch with my son.
First time but will not be my last.
Lovely food, polite staff.
The building has been renovated and it is..."
Alison Clough-Halstead
"This is some of the best Lancashire food I've ever had, and that's not faint praise, I love Lancashire food and wish it were more widely known...."
Jonathan Sykes
"Never been to the Hamers before. As a. Retired Widow, went in armed with the telegraph crossword. Not needed. Richard and Lisa made me so welcome...."
Sally Faulkner Faulkner
"2nd time we've eaten here in a large group and I can't fault them, service was amazing, food is always great quality and the staff couldn't do enough..."
Stephen Jones
"Phoned for a table last minute. Professional manner over telephone. Nothing any trouble. Leek and potatoe soup was so tasty with fresh doorstop bread..."
Tracy Davies
"Had lovely lunch today, all homemade food, excellent pie, gravy, chips. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go..."
Pat Brierley
"First time went here today for a roast , was very good quality good value,..."
Andy Mannion
"The refit has left the Hamers unrecognisable. Very clean modern interior. The food was very good. Wine and service excellent. A young very well..."
Anne McCurrie
"Great pub, fantastic food and a friendly team of..."
VIP
"Called in on a ale trail friendly staff great food would recommend to..."
Tony Grocott
"Great, attentive and friendly staff. Very good food with attention to detail. I highly recommend the fried..."
Zafo FTW
"We attended the Hamers for a wake for my uncle Phil. The pub was clean nd the staff friendly. The food, meat pie & cheese pie were delicious ( I..."
Lisa Welch
"We went to the Hamers Arms when it was recommended to us which was just after it’s grand reopening in May and I can definitely say it was well..."
p enty
"Just been in and was impressed. Nice staff, really good food and a fair price to boot. We'll be back soon..."
"Came in over the weekend during the chocolate festival and to say the pub has been closed the place was in full swing. The staff managed to get..."
Ben Nordoff
"Good location for those on the train trail as directly facing the station.
The pub has a warm and friendly atmosphere with a great staff and a homely..."
Lee Earnshaw
"Lost my wallet at the pub, landlord was nice enough to open up after hours to give it to me...."
James Darnton
"Excellent pub, great staff, good food! And it's really handy for the..."
Dave Kennedy
"Nice friendly pub, great food great open garden and it excepts dogs..."
David J Hill
"Better than pub grub, fish and chips and it was the best I've had (I've had my fair share) highly..."
"I went to the railway pub last night for the first time friends n my husband. We went to see a live band called the midnight hour. This pub was..."
Laura Hesketh
"Brilliant venue and fantastic staff. Live music and lovely atmosphere...."
Ste Lancaster
"Dog Friendly! Great service and atmosphere. A decent menu however the food was..."
Chris McNulty
"The service is great and staff is friendly. The food is in-standard (but slightly expensive)
Because of its unique location, it is a great place to..."
Thomas Kwok
"We visited here several times whilst staying at a local campsite.
Everytime we went in the service by all the staff was excellent.
Especially the..."
Scott sinclair
"It’s not bad, and the beer garden is quite big, and..."
Jay Bowden
"A beautiful, traditional Pub located in the market town of Ramsbottom just a few miles from Bury. The Railway has a warm atmosphere and you feel at..."
JesusIsMySaviour3
"Excellent service. Popped in for a drink after a meal up the road. We asked for a taxi on leaving which the bar staff sorted out, and even let us..."
Hazel Hawkins
"I came from Salford for the day lovely town . The pub was friendly and welcoming the food was excellent..."
Veronica Merchant
"This pub has the menu and feel of a chain pub, but the young man on duty today went above and beyond the call of duty to arrange a ‘cake’ with a..."
Dr Melanie Thomson
"Brilliant little pub, very reasonable, great service . Highly recommended..."
Linda clarke
"Decent pub grub. I had the fish and chips. Sat outside with the dogs in the sun with a couple of pints. Can’t go..."
James Ferran
"Great pub, amazing BBQ chicken pizza. Special mention to Jayden, great customer service, with a..."
Richard Johnson
"Yeah great friendly staff and people in the area. We popped in for a quick drink on way home from a event. We will be back at some stage..."
mandy taylor
"First visit yesterday, for a birthday lunch, hiccup with the booking, but they sorted it all out, great staff, delicious hot well presented food,..."
Kerry Dennis
"Used to go in here many, many moons ago and what a change for the better...Good selection of lagers for me, reasonably priced, very modern, good vibe..."
Adam Etchells
"A pleasant place to visit, with a good range of well-priced drinks. The beer garden is very smart with covered booths (with individual light and..."
Eden Whittaker
"What a fantastic evening we had in here, we went for the Christmas menu, well all I can say is we wouldn’t have got better service if we had gone..."
Wendy Thorpe
"Nice pub. We just popped in for a quick drink before getting our train back to Bury. The food looked delicious although we had no time to try...."
Nicolette W
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