Fitzpatricks Temperance Bar in Rossendale

Great little place. Love to pay a visit when in Rawtenstall.

Can’t believe that this is our first visit ! Such a welcoming environment, amazing food and drinks ! Will definitely be back 🫶🏼

Such a lovely place! Excellent drinks and lovely atmosphere. Really great :)

Visited on a very wet Saturday and immediately felt welcome and warm. We took our seats upstairs (although downstairs seating is available) and immediately feasted our eyes on a rather interesting menu! After ordering a full English, the food came in good time and was hot and fresh. The eggs were poached perfectly! Absolute blissful, great quality food. I also enjoyed a biscoff hot chocolate which was absolutely delightful! 5 stars isn't enough for this gorgeous place ❤️

The food’s good, but you really go for the huge range of flavoured drinks available hot, cold or sparkling. The dandelion and burdock is especially good. The bar is quite small, so expect to eat and drink outside on busy days.

Always a warm welcome whenever we call, sometimes just for a refreshing drink or sometimes for lunch, Ashley and the team really go out of their way to make the whole experience exceptional!!!

We have waited so long to visit this place. Saw it on TV and have bought Fitzpatrick’s for years. The staff and owner were just exceptional. Customer service was second to none. Amazing energy and such a cute cosy place. The menu is great and presentation is on point. Even though it’s an hour and half away we will definitely be back.

I have recently relocated to this area and Mr. Fitzpatrick's has become my new favourite place to go when I want to treat myself.

Incredible piece of history. Lovely atmosphere, great drinks and good food. Lovely staff and great customer service. Amazing place to visit!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!

We have been coming to the Temperance Bar for many years on our trips to The North. There is simply no place like it. Food, cordials - the lot. It’s the best.

Excellent customer service, always bubbley and attentive as well as fabulous drinks and food

Food & staff great, the room upstairs is lovely but not good for my daughter as she has downs & Alzheimer’s & struggles with stairs & the ones there are not good for her. They said to phone up beforehand next time & book a table downstairs which would be great but the toilet is upstairs., didn’t ask if there was a disabled toilet downstairs & no one mentioned one. Would love to go on a weekly basis as we shop in Rawtenstall & like to have lunch too.

What a delightful spot for a bite to eat and the hot blackcurrant and liquorice drink was gorgeous

Been looking forward to visiting for ages, managed to luckily grab a table but would advise booking if visiting on the weekend. Service was excellent, staff are very knowledgeable about the cordial range and happy to dish out tasters of their entire range. A special mention to the youngest waitress who was attentive and gracious when our order was slightly delayed, a wonderful addition to the cafe! I'm gluten intolerant and the staff were knowledgeable about their menu and there's GF bread to swap out for the toasties and sandwiches, I was informed that there is gluten free pancakes too, although I didn't try these. We topped up our supply of cordials and hope to be back soon.

Very friendly,a relaxed atmosphere

My friend and I called in after being on the eastlancs railway, for a change instead of beer , had sasparilla , hey it was lovely really enjoyed a visit of the last temperance bar in England.

The last temperance bar, Lovely drinks and food.

Absolutely love visiting here! Food and drinks are amazing, staff are just beautiful people, so kind and can't do enough for you. We travel 45 minutes to visit, my kids love it 😍

Amazing staff and amazing milkshakes❤️

Such an incredibly historic place, and the staff are fully aware of this. The lady who served us was knowledgeable and not just about the history, she knew every cordial by smell! Thank you x

Great food and drink as always here. Customer service and environment is brilliant. Can’t have a more lovely, friendlier bunch than the staff at Fitz.

Great food and drink as always here. Customer service and environment is brilliant. Can’t have a more lovely, friendlier bunch than the staff at Fitz.

I visit here occasionally when I need to top up on my favourite cordial. The staff here are always so delightful and friendly and I feel genuinely welcome when I walk through the door.

Husband and I went in for lunch today, and despite a break in through the early hours business was as normal and through hard work in the night you could never tell it had happened. Ashleigh the owner and all her staff were smiling, happy and positive. The food was absolutely delicious, drinks were perfect and a service better than received anywhere else. We will never go anywhere else. There is so much to tempt you, and watching other people's drinks be made was enough to make us jealous. If only I had the bladder for it! You will not be disappointed with anything by visiting Mr Fitz. Cannot recommend enough! Well done and thank you team Fitz!! Outstanding little gem in Rawtenstall.

Husband and I went in for lunch today, and despite a break in through the early hours business was as normal and through hard work in the night you could never tell it had happened. Ashleigh the owner and all her staff were smiling, happy and positive. The food was absolutely delicious, drinks were perfect and a service better than received anywhere else. We will never go anywhere else. There is so much to tempt you, and watching other people's drinks be made was enough to make us jealous. If only I had the bladder for it! You will not be disappointed with anything by visiting Mr Fitz. Cannot recommend enough! Well done and thank you team Fitz!! Outstanding little gem in Rawtenstall.

Always a great time. The staff are great and always helpful.

What a shame, far from a temperance bar now need to change the name it’s just another dessert shop

Second visit. Had food last time. Called in for a bottle of their version of Irn bru.. A favourite of many Scots.

Great food and service 100% recommended

Took the grandchildren for an after-school treat. Super choice of sundaes, mocktails etc. Service was friendly and efficient.

‘The fantasticest milkshake in the whole world’ - Jude, 6 Thanks for another lovely visit.

Visited with a family including 5 adults & 2 older children. We came by car and parked in the near by supermarket car park noting the time limit. We walked the short distance to/from the bar. We requested a table upstairs, a week or so in advance, but this turned out not to be suitable for us so the helpful staff quickly acted and moved us downstairs to a more suitable table. We all found the menu varied and were spoilt for choice. We all opted for different sandwiches, some with soup. As well as food, the kids had 2 fantastic milkshakes of which there were so many to choose from! The food was freshly prepared, hot and very tasty. The meal service was great, friendly but professional and attentive (but not overly so). The drinks menu is of course extensive, we had a variety of Fitzpatrick’s juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee (inc decaf), all well presented with fruity trimmings! It was my Mums Birthday and we took a cake with us. The staff prepared the cake and kindly sang HB alongside us. They provided plates and cutlery for us. This wasn’t expected and was very generous we thought. The table area and WC were very clean. The inside is quirky (obv very old), and full of character. The stairs might be a challenge for those with limited mobility but it wasn’t a problem for us. The atmosphere was lively but not noisy. We noted there was some outdoor/pavement seating. In summary, the best thing about the visit was the food and service. The staff made Mums day with a generous treat at the end and we all enjoyed their great hospitality. We’ve visited a few times in recent months and we will all definitely go again. Thanks to the staff for our lovely visit!

Lovely little place to go and have a bite to eat. Great to take the kids to. A little bit of nostalgia mixed with what the children want now.

Utterly magical place. Ash and the team were brilliant, courteous, patient, warm and welcoming. A breath of kindness and beautiful compassion. Came with dad who has Alzheimer’s to trigger some memories of days gone by. As usual the milkshakes off the scale yummy and thrown into the mix was the added bonus of a gym workout out when heading up the stairs to the top floor. Good workout for dad’s 87 years old thighs 😂💪 Keep up the brilliant work and highly recommended.

Looked after so well. Food is delicious and the milkshake are amazing

Honestly serving the best milkshakes in the valley. You must come and try!

Kept putting my delivery time back as there were no drivers. This happens A LOT lately :(

Love the cordials since discovering them at an Artisan Market so whenever we are in the area we visit Mr Fitzpatricks. The bar is lovely and old fashioned but is very small with limited space so can be hard to get in on busy days. Food is always delicious and fresh and the staff very welcoming. Just be careful if you go to sit upstairs as the stairs are small and narrow with a restricted height at the bottom (I cracked my head hard by accident going up).

What a place. So many memories been made here over the years

Best milkshake ever and great tasters😍

Quirky little tea room full of history . So many lovely touches- our tea and coffee came with a little complimentary coconut cake .Service was fabulous and we were offered testers of the Mr Fitzpatrick cordials . The Dandelion and Burdock took my 80 yr old Mum right back to her childhood .

Came for the first time. staff were very welcoming from when we first entered. We sat upstairs which was nice and quiet! the milkshakes were amazing we didn’t wait long for them. we built our own! would reccomend!! we had a cranberry and pomegranate with vanilla icecream and a flake and a rhubarb and rosehip with raspberry ripple ice cream and a donut.

I have been coming here for years now. Brilliant place for young and old alike. It’s a very cosy setting with some seriously nice drinks and the food/milkshakes/coffees are fantastic! The kids love coming here and their eyes are usually bigger than their bellies, but who cares as long as they have a good time. Thanks guys!

I bought a gift pack of the cordials and struggled with getting the corks out! Contacted their customer service department and they could not have been more helpful! Sent me a replacement pack out straight away. Love the cordials and their service and attitude are first rate! Highly recommended xxx

Went here on Saturday and really enjoyed our experience. Staff are super friendly and very welcoming, food was lovely and drinks too loved the rhubarb and custard milk shake, will be here again soon. A must try such a great selection of drinks to try and desert too

Absolutely superb place! Milkshakes to die for and a wide choice too.......great food as well, with delicious cakes. The friendliness is a joy and the service is outstanding. A definite must visit place

My review is based on my experience as buying Mr Fitzpatrick's as a retailer. The ordering process is the easiest I've had with any supplier in hospitality for over 20 years. There's very little need for upsell as these products sell themselves. Get down to the temperance bar in Rawtenstall and experience real fruit cordials.

Hidden gem. Mr Fitzpatrick's serves great food and beverages in a warm and cozy environment. Check out their big selection of specialty desserts, cakes and classic menu items. Will be back soon.

Chanced upon this quirky little spot. Very welcoming, good food, great service. Highly recommend.

Really quirky place which is well worth a visit. Came with family and it's got a fantastic atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Will definitely visit again

Such a fantastic little place! The food was spot on, the staff were friendly and the drinks were perfect. It’s good to know a place like this exists in the world.

Lovely food and the aqua spritz is amazing as are the friendly staff

We have been wanting to visit here since we saw it on TV. We finally made it today and were delighted with out experience. The range of drinks is simply mind boggling. Wonderful!!. I could have stayed there all day sampling the drinks. My favourite was the Orange and Bergamot. Mmmmmmmm. We had lunch. Food was great. Very friendly people too. We hope to return soon.

Unique and friendly temperance bar-come-cafe in a centrally-located historical building near the historic town-centre with a hefty range of local cordials in bottles AND optics, served in still, fizzy or hot variations, as well as some superb cakes (and savoury lunch bites) and rather formidable looking milkshakes. We sampled seven taster drinks ranging from the sweet, the sour(ish) and the herbal, before plumping for hot blackcurrant and liquorice cordial and leaf tea, bolstered by a slab of superb victoria sponge. Very welcome on such a chilly day. Friendly staff, kid-friendly (they have a few toys) and a very steep set of stairs up to the additional seating. Previously featured in a few publications and by the Hairy Bikers and a worthy destination if you fancy non-alcoholic bevvies after a day on the moors or the ELR.

My girlfriend and I have just visited this lovely little Temperance Bar in Rossendale. It was my first time here and I must say I'd come again as often as possible. The food is fresh and homemade, the drinks are to die for. We came for breakfast and a drink each, everything is reasonably priced for the high quality. The atmosphere is homely and the staff are lovely! We were greeted at the door and were served quickly and with a smile! 10/10, would recommend to anybody looking for a quiet gem in the heart of the North!

Fantastic place, great food and the milkshakes are awesome

Me and my little boy absolutely love Mr F’s. The service, the food, Ash and her staff are all amazing!!! A must if you haven’t yet tried <3 xx

Visited Mr Fitzpatricks again yesterday, staff amazing as always. Food delicious, deserts 🥰. Cant wait to go back. Thanks Ash for always making us feel so welcome x

Visit to Mr Fitzpatrick today for lunch as always great good & service friendly staff , be back again soon

Just called in for ice cream, 4 flavours which firstly was disappointing, when we left with our pitiful icecreams I was treated with hairs and dust in the tub!!! Disgusting

Wonderful staff, delicious food and a friendly warm atmosphere.

Always service with a smile. Delicious waffles this time but I love the milkshakes. Dog friendly. Family friendly. A gem of a place.

Delicious food, brilliant service... Love it

Nice cosy atmosphere. Coffees a bit small, but nice and hot. Sourdough toast was very good. Toilet could do with some TLC.

Delivered quickly and in amazing condition. I ordered a waffle and milkshake, the ice cream was still frozen on arrival… Cannot ask any more of the team at Mr F’s

We called in to buy some cordials for a friends Xmas gift. The staff were very helpful & kindly made us samples to try if a number of their drinks 👍🏼

My favorite place in the world.

Met a friend for a pre-Christmas meet up and my wife and travelled from Cumbria. I really enjoyed the food and pleasant staff but the rhubarb and custard shake was stunning and gave me a lot of happy taste buds. Hope to revisit again soon.

The food was fantastic and the milkshake flavours were fantastic. The staff were very polite

I actually ordered some cordials from Mr Fitzpatrick's, which unfortunately were damaged in transit. Contact Mr Fitzpatrick's, Abbie from customer service, arranged to send me the replacement order. I had previously become aware of Mr Fitzpatrick's as I received some Cordials for a birthday, so this was me, ordering for myself. Checking out the choices available, I was delighted to see Sarsparilla, which I haven't had since my childhood, many moons ago. Of course Dandelion and Burdock and Ginger Cordial were obvious choices for me, oh to be a child again! I cannot wait to get into them all. Great service, Great Cordials. Well done Mr Fitzpatrick's

Lovely food in a quirky environment.

What a lovely little place!!! The staff totally made this visit with how friendly they were. They let us have little tasters of the cordials before we bought them with was a fab idea.

Amazing breakfast and milkshakes are amazing 100% recommend

Lovely tasting bespoke drinks and milkshakes. Fantastic, cheerful and welcoming staff. Couldn’t recommend a visit more!

Amazing place, wonderful staff. So kind and helpful towards our children. Food and drink was fabulous as was price. Loved it.

Beautiful place to visit, when in Lancashire. Fantastic customer service, delicious food and cordials. Very homely atmosphere.

Lovely place to visit, when in Lancashire. Delicious food and cordials, lovely staff. Very homely atmosphere.

I have wanted to visit this place for ages. Bought 7 bottles

Great place for a Saturday afternoon treat! Love the Unicorn fluff milkshake

Since childhood I went into this shop when we went on holiday now I don’t go down very often. But to get the products on line is fantastic promptly delivered. We’ll packed. Now got our daughter. Addicted too

This review is for how they dealt with my online order of cordials from their website. After emailing to advise my order had not been received the office staff dealt with my issue very quickly and professionally with a replacement order being sent and received within 1 day. Any company can have issues with deliveries using Royal Mail etc but the sign of a good company is how they deal with issues. Thank you everyone for sorting this. Very impressed.

Brilliant staff and friendly atmosphere

My mum and I had a lovely hot lunch at Mr. Fitzpatrick’s. The staff were extremely helpful and hospitable. And the drinks we had were delicious.

Unique place of character. With wide choice of interesting drinks and tasty food. Highly recomm

Just got back from a lovely lunch out here. I haven’t been for absolutely years so it was nice to revisit. The manager (I think her name could be Kimberley but I’m not sure!) was brilliant. Very friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was lovely, especially the waffles. The barbie waffle my friend had was a work of art! The cordial spritz was a great touch as it felt like we were having a drink but with zero alcohol in. I got a box of the cordials for at home too they were that good. Just a really nice, chilled out atmosphere, full of history, that brings fond memories of being a kid back. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. Thanks ladies!

Wonderful place for brunch, dinner and dessert! Outdoor, and upstairs seating was fab, all menu items are well worth the price 😀

I've wanted to go here for a really long time and was so pleased to realise we were staying near the area. The drinks were amazing, so much choice and loved that there were some cordials that were good hot as well as cold. First we ordered a great, tasting selection- I think we had perhaps 8 drinks, 6 cold and 2 hot. Perhaps my favourite drink I tried- which I ordered a full drink of- was a root beer (which I am generally a big fan of) but everything was good. There were so many things I'd try on the menu if I went back- including innovative milkshakes using the cordials, crumbles, all sorts. The staff were friendly, polite and attentive and the place itself is a really fun building- when I first stepped in I didn't realise there is seating upstairs- so if it seems too busy make sure you check that. A brilliant alternative for people who don't want to drink alcohol for whatever reason- wish there was one in every town.

Fantastic place with delicious food and drinks (see photos). We spent good time there, thank you.

Went for milkshakes which were delicious

I was quite excited to visit as I’d previously seen it on ‘The Hairy Bikers’ TV show. First and foremost it’s unique and has historical connections to Lancashire. The staff were so friendly and polite. It was full inside, so we sat outside and spent time reading the menu from front to back. There are so many options to choose with Vegan and Gluten Free options also available for the drinks and some foods. I was given a free taster of the Ginger Beer which was delicious. I enjoyed a ham, cheese & tomato sandwich. ( Gluten Free Bread available on request)and had a ‘Bounty in’th County’ Milkshake (soya milk available) which contained ice cream and half a bar of milk chocolate Bounty, topped with cream! Naughty but so nice, in fact it was outstanding. Inside the shop they sell old fashioned sweets along with bottles of vintage drinks which can be Sparkling, still, hot or Aqua Spritz. They cater for children, adults and have many options. It was worth the 60 mile round trip, and afterwards we walked along the cobbled , Bank Street which has a good variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Almost all parking around town is free for 3 hours by displaying a disc (clock). Without doubt we will return.

Lovely place, with lovely staff, very much recommended, lovely latte,and at a reasonable price too,my first visit won't be my last.

After reading TA reviews we took the grandchildren for a treat. They seem to enjoy their waffle based desserts but my review is regarding the adult food we ordered. I ordered the stew and dumplings with peas The peas had been over done , in the microwave ,and had exploded and I was left with mush and outer shells . The stew and dumplings was tasteless and a very small portion for the £7.95 charged. My girlfriend ordered soft poached eggs which came out as hard poached eggs, these were sent back and the replacements were no better. We wouldn’t return or recommend .

Absolutely wonderful! Amazing ice cream and milkshakes. Fresh, inventive and interesting array of cordials. Hot and tasty comfort food like Lancashire hotpot. Wonderful and quick service and really nice setup. The building itself is unchanged since it's glory days and reminds you of simpler times. Good allergy catering and vegan options available. Polite and cheerful staff and dogs welcome. A must! We'll be coming back for years! Mere words could not explain how amazing this place is.

We love the cordials and tonics at Fitzpatricks. Massive variety of flavours and an excellent alternative to going for a coffee or a beer. Friendly staff and always service with a smile. A bit of a wait on hot food, but happy to relax for longer as there is a great atmosphere.

Was looking for somewhere a little bit different to go en route to an overnight stay near Accrington for my birthday. Looked on trip advisor for somewhere 5 star What a fabulous little place. Staff and one of the regulars were very friendly indeed. food and drinks were fabulous. Would definitely go again. Highly recommended.

Visited today for the first time, staff extra friendly and made us feel really welcome! We was sat outside under the lovely heater but soon moved in side when there was room! Had the festive sandwich which tasted amazing! Will definitely be returning! Keep up the good work!!

I'm so glad to see Fitzpatrick's still here after all this time. My congratulations to the owner for doing a great job in maintaining the character whilst keeping it viable in these challenging times. It's an absolute must to visit. You can't go to Rawtenstall without having a sarsaparilla or root beer at Fitzpatrick's. It's a unique place and long may it thrive. Thanks for the chance to revisit a place from my youth and relive some happy memories.

Very glad I had time to try the temperance bar while in Rawtenstall. The building is quite small but I found this quite charming; I was seated upstairs by one of the windows. Staff were very helpful and chatty and the food and drink was excellent - I had a tuna cheese sandwich and raspberry and lavender cordial, the latter of which I particularly recommend. Unfortunately I had a bus to catch so I had to leave in a bit of a hurry, wish I could've stayed longer but it means I'll definitely be back when I'm in Rawtenstall again! Especially so I can try one of those amazing-looking milkshakes...

Enchanting enjoyable lunch out Visited on Bank Holiday after Christmas. Limited tables inside meant we were offered table outside straight away. Under gazebo with patio heater directly above so no hardship at all. We'd walked up from ELR station - short walk after hearing about the place on FB Ordered toasted sandwiches , fizzy dandelion and burdock and a hot lemon and ginger cordial. . Fresh tasty food , experience added to by the choice of drinks. Purchased bottle of lemon and ginger to take home. Lovely place that welcomes dogs inside - we were asked twice if we wanted to move inside but as a dogleg couple more than happy to admire dogs at other tables. Cakes and speciality milkshakes looked amazing - maybe next visit?

The staff are awesome every single one of them,friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It's a great experience and we will definitely be returning, thanks for a great experience.