What’s on in Ramsbottom?

Restaurant and cafe highlights include:

Cafe – The Chocolate Cafe – By far the most popular cafe in Ramsbottom is the award-winning and family-owned The Chocolate Cafe. Rammed with unusual creations such as lemon chocolate buttons, fruit pot truffles and cookies and cream chocolate pizza – this local cafe truly has it all. There’s space to sit and relax with a hot chocolate, or if you want to get more involved, you can visit the factory at the back of the shop to watch the chocolatiers get to work. Willy Wonka – watch out!

Tapas – Levanter Fine Foods – You’ll find an ever-evolving menu of Spanish fish, meat and tapas. Tucked away down a backstreet, you’ll be able to sample huge portions of authentic Spanish fish and meat cooked in a specially-imported wood-fired oven whilst washing them down with a large glass of fruity sangria! Levanter Fine Foods offers Ramsbottom residents a little slice of the Spanish coast, perfect for when the classic British weather might be getting you down!

Pub – Eagle & Child Inn – Voted ‘the Best Roast Dinner in Greater Manchester in a recent poll, Eagle & Child boasts some of the best views in Ramsbottom and some of the best pub grub to go alongside it. Tuck into award-winning cheese pies, slow-cooked venison, proper roast dinners and even a vegan black pudding – all by the comfort of a cosy woodfire!

Hearty food – Hearth of the Ram – If you’re looking for hearty and comforting food, no matter the weather, Hearth of the Ram is the place to visit! This stunning restaurant and bar provide an extensive menu of familiar favourites at prices to suit all budgets.

Cheese & Wine – Mouse Trap – If cheese boards and wine is your thing, then Mouse Trap is the perfect place for you. With an exciting menu of creative cheese boards and sharing platters, you’ll be able to enjoy grazing here for a couple of hours with a glass of wine and some good friends. The restaurant also hosts regular live-music events, making it the perfect location for a classy and fun night out or celebration!

Fine dining restaurant – Owens – Owen’s makes the perfect location for something special. With a specials board that changes daily and a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients, you certainly won’t be disappointed here. Try the salmon and pea arancini to start or the double rump steak burger for your mains!

Italian restaurant – Trec Ciccio – Trec Ciccio is an authentic Italian restaurant serving up a delightful menu of Neopolitan pizzas and specially roasted chicken. The restaurant also caters to vegans and vegetarians and is a real winner for Ramsbottom locals!

Quirky bar – Casked Ale House and Ginporium – Just as the name suggests, Casked is the perfect spot for a drink or two. A vibrant addition to the Ramsbottom food and drink scene, the lively bar hosts a weekly Monday quiz night, frequent live music events and popular 2-4-1 burger and pizza nights.

The town maintains it’s community-atmosphere through annual historical events, too.

The Black Pudding Throwing World Championships
Those searching for what’s on in Ramsbottom are sure to have heard of the famous Black Pudding Throwing World Championships! If you live here, you’ll be lucky enough to witness the quirky event, which is held annually at the Oaks pub on Bridge Street. This unusual contest sees adults and children throwing black puddings at a stack of Yorkshire puddings to see who can dislodge the most in three attempts.

New Year’s Day game fowl exhibition
This annual event is held on New Year’s Day each year and is held at the Old Dun Horse Hotel. It has occurred annually since 1843 and is said to be the oldest gamecock show in the world. Bird breeders, ranging from those in their late teens to pensioners, show off their birds and prizes are awarded for the best or healthiest.