LittLeBoroUgH’s new dining delight Review
On arrival at The Green Door, Rochdale’s newest restaurant, we were quickly greeted by a waitress, who ushered us to a relaxing sofa and promptly served our drinks while we perused the varied menu.
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he restaurant offers traditional English dishes, without being too fussy and complicated. There are a variety of starters and main course options, ranging from pate or prawns with smoked salmon to something a little bit more adventurous. The wine list is as well elevated as the food, with plenty of choice to compliment the varied menu. We opted for a very reasonably priced bottle of Furious Boar Zinfandel Californian Rose, which offered refreshing lashings of summer fruits.
Owner and Chef, Graham Sherwin, has made the former New Inn in Littleborough into a light and inviting restaurant, with plenty of room between tables. There were plenty of staff on hand and service was attentive without feeling rushed. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and it is advisable to reserve a table if you’re planning to dine at the weekend. Colin Meredith
The Green Door restaurant has a feeling of organised serenity, and the mainly young staff seemed to be in complete control and made you feel relaxed. 64
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The Rochdale, Oldham and Bury branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) confirmed the Baum Pub & Bistro on Toad lane, Rochdale, as the outright winner among the eight local pubs chosen to be named CAMRA's Greater Manchester Pub of The Year for 2012. The Baum will now compete against sixteen other regional winners to be named CAMRA National Pub Of The Year. CAMRA believes that pubs remain important centres of community life, so pubs are marked against how inclusive they are, whether they support local events and sports teams and whether they give a sense of pub belonging to the people and the local community.
Steak may be popular, but it is not always cooked to everyone’s particular taste. My sirloin steak was succulent and exactly what medium rare should be. It was complimented with onion rings, mushroom, tomato and a selection of fresh vegetables. My partner’s sea bass was delicious and held the flavour that this delicate silvery-skinned fish should. There was nothing overly fancy or fussy, just satisfying food, prepared by people who obviously care passionately about what they serve.
tHe BaUM rochdale pub firmly in the frame
the green door, 122 New road, Littleborough, oL15 8NL. tel: 01706 838016