Located within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, the market town of Ramsbottom is a beautiful, relaxed place to visit. Noted as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2019.
Located on the River Irwell and in the West Pennine Moors Ramsbottom was a manufacturing and mill town during the 19th century as the water supply prompted Sir Robert Peel to purchase land there in the 18th century laying the foundation for the development during the industrial revolution.
There are a wealth of dining and drinking options within the town and we start our guide in a classic British pub. The Major ticks all the boxes that you would suspect. An excellent selection of ales, all your favourite pub classics on the menu, pool and darts all on offer within the cosy comforting atmosphere. A great spot for a family drink and a pub lunch after a long walk or a night watching the football with some bar snacks.
If you’re in the area and are a beer drinker the Irwell Works Brewery is a place to stop off at. Serving locally produced, award-winning ales a true taste of the region is on offer here with an outside seating terrace to watch over the town as you enjoy a drink.
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Owens Restaurant is a go to for good food. Platters are available and the meat version gives you the opportunity to enjoy pigs in blankets all year round and offering salt and pepper chicken and mini steak burgers – highly recommended. The menu caters for all with a wide variety of cuisines explored – from classically pan fried chicken strips in a creamy white wine sauce to more exotic flavours in their red Thai chicken curry. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes are featured on the eclectic menu. Wash this all down with your choice from the jam packed cocktail menu – we recommend the Owens special.
Get something from the grill at Heart of the Ram – get yourself down to ‘Steak Thursdays’ with two steak meals for £30. With quality meats and all the sides this is certainly not to be missed. Not a big meat eater? Wednesdays are the day for you with ‘Pizza Wednesdays’ when you can select any pizza and drink for £12.95, mamma mia! Heart of the Ram’s summer menu is available daily and offers fresh dishes and a vegan menu. Not to forget the Sunday roast to kickstart you for your week!
Are you after a relaxed eating experience with a lovely glass of wine? The Mouse Trap is the location for you. A selection of sharing boards focused around cooked meats, cheeses and bread perfect for grazing. The pork pie is a true stand out.
Two restaurants give you the selection to have something from a wood-fired grill and roasted menu from Bartxuri or some tapas from Levanter! A real gem offering the finest foods from their selected cuisine. Indoor and outside dining and a vast amount of food choice are absolutely ideal for the foodies. A must visit.
Receive your fix of Neapolitan pizza at Tre Ciccio we would recommend the Diavola with spicy Calabrian sausage with red onions. Delicious. Or try their Roast Chicken and potatoes Italian Style. Family run and food crafted to order from San Leonardo giving customers an interpretation of the taste of Italy. Colleens offers modern British cuisine with a seasonally changing menu and bottomless brunch option.
Hoysters is a New York inspired eatery in Ramsbottom – a bistro by day, and a bar restaurant by night serving up food to be shared. Oscars Restaurant presents fine dining dishes perfect for special occasions. Traditional pub grub is on offer at The Duckworth Arms. China Cottage provides flavours from China with good offers and takeaways available. Mala provides visitors with the option of Indian food.
Get your hiking boots on and walk up Holcombe Hill to see the Peel Monument in honour of Sir Robert Peel standing 335m above sea level.
Travel between Bury, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Heywood on the East Lancashire Railway, with plenty of events and fun activities the train service is one to keep your eye on when planning family days out.
