The Mousetrap in Bury

Spent the evening at The Mousetrap, the staff in particular Troy was super attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Customer service is excellent, delightful young man who makes the place very special and welcoming to all.

Called in on Sunday afternoon for a drink. Didnt eat on this occasion but have in the past and the cheese boards are out of this world. Staff at the Mousetrap have always been lovely but on this occasion the young man serving us (troy) was an absolute delight. What an asset to the business. So friendly and attentive. We ended up staying much longer than we had intended. The live music was also very good and created a really nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend calling in on Sundays, great food, great service and great atmosphere.

A friendly and relaxed venue with fabulous platters - always a good option with a vegetarian husband and friends. Best Homity Pie I’ve had and the cheeses were delicious. Very generous portions and huge variety on the platters. Very impressed and will be back.

We met an old friend for lunch and passed a lovely couple of hours catching up over an excellent selection of cheese, olives and some gorgeous spicy chorizo, pate etc. The platters are very well presented and the staff pleasant and attentive. In these strange times I would however prefer to see the staff preparing the food with face masks on. I dont know if that is obligatory but it would make me feel a tad more comfortable tbh.

If you like nice wines, nice cheeses, great atmosphere and relaxed service this is the place for you. Me and my partner booked in advance after reading it was a busy place and we were glad we did. Your table is allocated for 2hrs which is more than enough time to sample the great wines, meats and cheeses. We had the meat and cheese sharing platter and it was a beautiful array for two personally selected cheeses, Italian meats,crackers, breads, pate, olives, chutney and sundries tomatoes which was washed down with a lovely selected red. We also tried a cocktail each which again was lovely. I will definitely return in the future!

Saw a posting on FB and was tempted to try this little place. Not disappointed delicious platter lovely wine and a great singer on Perfect Sunday evening we ll be back

I booked a table mid week for 3 last minute. I requested one suitable for a disabled relative and they happily accommodated us. My Aunty struggles to walk and has use of a stick/walker. The entry ramp is a little steep for a disabled guest but there is no steps to enter. We had to be dropped off on double yellows as it’s a main road and she struggles to walk the distance away we had to park. This did not seem to be a problem. The food we ate was delicious. We had a large cheese and meat platter and a blue cheese platter. We had a selection of the local cheeses as my aunt was over from New Zealand. They also have my favourite orange Whitley Neill Gin. It was lovely for a different kind lunch. Great selection of cheeses and very enjoyable. Nice atmosphere for having a lunch and a chat. However, i also then visited on an weekend evening. On this occasion I found it a bit over crowded and less enjoyable due to a lack of seats. It was too busy and noisy for such a small venue. The toilets are also unisex and only 2 cubical. Less of a problem in the day. But very unpleasant in the evening. They stank and you could smell it every time the door was left open. I’m not a fan of unisex toilets and when the venue is as busy as it was it ended up with queues and a man hounding us in the toilets. I found the 2 experience very different. I would 100% recommend the venue for lunch. We also took home 2 blocks of cheese which were really tasty and authentic. The cheese wasn’t cheap but that’s what you would expect for the level of quality. I’m awarding 4 as the lunch visit alone would have been a 5 but it was let down by the overcrowded unpleasant evening. I would give the evening a second chance and hopefully find it to be better as the drinks, food and service were great on both occasions.

Went as a group of four for an afternoon treat. Good atmosphere and service. We had A Platter of cheese and meats to share with a bottle of wine. Loved the cheeses and accompaniments but the meats were bog standard ham, turkey and beef which didn’t really compliment the cheeses so a bit disappointed. But the rest really made up for this so didn’t say anything. The price was very reasonable (£15 each) Will certainly go back!!

I popped in today for a late lunch. I had a quick look at the menu but decided to opt for the make my own platter, advised by the lovely owner after I described the kinds of cheese I love. A really delicious selection and a wide variety to choose from so I’m sure something for everyone there. The coffee is great too!!

Great little bar with some well made cocktails the food looks good will return to try Early evening visit and can imagine it will get busy later

Spent a Sunday afyernoon here with friends. We enjoyed the delights of the platters, allowing us to graze and chat whilst we caught up. A fabulous wine list, we enjoyed a couple of bottles of a lovely Sauvignon Blanc followed by cocktails. The service was excellent and we were looked after well. Attentive yet not invasive. Food was lovely, atmosphere great. Live music started not long before we left. Will be back soon.

It’s been several years since our last visit and have to compliment the mousetrap on very good service and great food and drinks

I visited the Mousetrap in February and April this year with different groups of friends and I’m sure I’ll be visiting many more times in the future! The platters are great for sharing and trying different cheeses but you can also pick your own cheese platter which was good for my pregnant friend who was avoiding certain cheeses. The first time we went I opted for the red rose cheeses (when in Lancashire!) and the next time we tried the European cheeses. All great! The staff are very knowledgable about cheese and are great at making recommendations as well as giving tasters if you’re unsure. The cafe is very casual and has a lovely atmosphere. The alcohol selection looks impressive, but as we had driven over from Manchester we didn’t get to give it much of a try!

Took my friend for lunch for her birthday, amazing selection of gin and cheese! Lovely helpful staff and beautiful venue.

What an amazing place best cheese board ever. We went rogue and picked our own 5 thoroughly recommend all of them.from.the blues to the mild garstang white. The atmosphere is slightly quirky like it was Victoria Woods legacy I kept on expecting somebody to say "2 cheese " . Thoroughly recommend it

Went last night for there sax night had a really good night but please will someone get the staff some customer service training the girl that dealt with us when we arrived so was so rude and carried on being rude throughout the night !!

Went with friends for lunch , the food was delicious , we had a platter of meats , cheese and pate . Unfortunately the waitress was beyond slow , and extremely miserable . There were also little dogs running about which I assume belong to the owners . No objections to well behaved dogs but these were running about around all the tables . Such a shame when the food was so good

Popped in for the first time yesterday for a few drinks after work. It was fab! Staff are friendly and so cosy inside.

Visited for the first time. Lovely and cosy place. Shared a Lancashire platter. Waitress lovely and friendly.Will definitely visit again and will recommend to others.

Visited again with some work colleagues after visiting in the spring

We opted for the large Lancashire shared platter which included pork pies, sausage rolls, pickles, chutneys, cheese, crackers bread and butter £22 and a smaller french cheese shared board about £14. The large ones is suitable for 2-4 people and the smaller one for 2 people. We also had two bottles of red wine, two pints of larger and three espresso cocktails and the bill for all four of us was £96 which was excellent value for money. We went on a Saturday night so was very busy but we had booked. A lot of people just come in for drinks which is okay but it can be a bit crowded near your tables. I would definitely go back but I might opt for going midweek to see if its a bit quieter.

So when it's lunchtime on a Sunday and the last thing you fancy is a roast lunch head to the Mousetrap! You can choose from local and international cheese boards which come as sharing platters or individuals. You get breads, crackers, chutney etc. The fact that you are sharing creates a really sociable atmosphere and there's a great - 'ooh try THAT one!' There's a mix of comfy sofas, high stools and regular seats. The staff were relaxed and welcomed the one small child that accompanied our group of 4 adults - that said it's not really a kiddie place. I gather the ambience is different at night so will try it again!

Went her yesterday with my husband we had a sharing platter for two and a nice bottle of wine. The platter was really good and you can choose which cheese you want. I would recommend it here, it has a great atmosphere and the food and wine was excellent. The waitress were very pleasent also.

We visited on a Saturday night about 10pm and it was dead. We had a quick drink and left , it was really lacking atmosphere. Friends have been since and said it was great and really busy so maybe it was just an off night

Lovely food and wine. I was suprised by how quiet it was for a Friday night. I booked the table months in advance. The moustrap now has it's own licence so maybe it's not as appealing to some who liked taking their own alcohol. The meat on the meat and cheese board was locally sourced. Helpful pleasant staff and we even saw a famous football face on our visit. I would go again.

Lovely place to chill out. Took some relations here over the Christmas period and really enjoyed it. Waitress was helpful with her knowledge of the shared cheese platters and we did not feel rushed. We enjoyed some beautiful food, a couple of bottles of wine and talked the afternoon away on comfy chairs. We will definitely be going back! It may not be the cheapest place to eat but I think the quality of the cheese and wine was really worth it.

Average fruit cake, slightly dry but fruity. My biggest disappointment was the cheese was served cold. Lovely decor though shame about the cheese.

Great to see the recent improvements with comfortable sofas moved to front of cafe to entice you in and a change of decor - coffee is good too

One of my favorite places, food is great, atmosphere is great, and the staff are fantastic. One of ramsbottom jewels

I went to the Mousetrap with a group of friends for our annual girly xmas outing on Friday night. We had a selection of meat and cheese platters and they were just delicious. The bar was very busy as there was a live saxophonist playing who was fantastic and really added the party atmosphere. The service was nonetheless quick and efficient and the staff were very helpful. The selection of drinks and cocktails was impressive (sampled a number of gin and tonics and can highly recommend!) Would highly recommend to anyone, book ahead though as no doubt will be very busy.

We visited early on a Friday night, we had a high table with two chairs & a long bench. We opted for a sharing platter with meat & cheese & added an extra cheese as there was three of us. One of the items off the menu had sold out so we opted for fresh bread, olives & garlic dip I have to say we weren't disappointed with any of it. It all tasted so fresh the garlic dip was to die for along with the different cheeses. We had two bottles of wine with the food which was reasonably priced as was the food. The waitress was very pleasant & could recommend different cheeses & we didn't feel rushed or that the staff were obtrusive. Can't wait to go back & try some different cheeses.

I took my family, which were visiting the area, to The Mousetrap for lunch last week. We had a couple of sharing platters and they were absolutely brilliant. Beautifully presented and very very tasty! Mellissa was very knowledgeable when I asked for recommended cheeses and the perfect host.

Went at short notice as a table became free at their Cheese Night. Wonderful selection of cheese and meats and nibbles. Easy relaxed night with friends and fantastic value

Cheese and wine, a perfect match. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly helpful owners who make you feel very welcome. The wines are perfectly matched and beautiful. Enjoyed the whole experience and will definatley go back

Visited the Mousetrap today and had such an amazing time, sampling the wide variety of cheeses on offer. It is well worth a visit and we will be going again, going to try the cheese and wine evening next time. Hospitality was brilliant and has certainly opened my eyes about how many different cheeses there are available. Thank you Melissa, we both had a great time x

Great food, people and atmosphere the reviews say it all. Just give it a go you won't be disappointed. Next bring your own night available when we visited was 24th November surely that speaks volumes. However we were told that day times at the moment are available just drop in . Lunchtime here we come !

Visited here for the first time today. After reading the reviews online we had high hopes and we was not disappointed! Lovely friendly service, relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous cheese and crackers. The prices are very reasonable. The cheese and wine evenings are a great idea too. Will definitely be returning.

Visited on a lunchtime, mainly to try it as the evening booking needed to be made 7 months (yes that's not a mistype) in advance due to its popularity. Had the meat and cheese platter with was gorgeous, beautifully presented high quality ingredients, excellent service and good value (less than £10 including a coffee). Booked for next evening availability while we were there as think it would be even better with a nice glass of red wine.

Had to try this place after a recommendation from a friend and I wasn't disappointed!

Very refreshing to go into a real genuine friendly café. Home baking by 2 grandmothers! A brilliant choice of cheeses, cakes and scones. Call in you won't be disappointed. I visit Ramsbottom from Geordie land regularity and always make sure I call in.

We had heard fantastic reviews about the Mouse Trap and we were not disappointed ,so much to choose from really lovely cheeses, excellent service, all round great evening , booked up already for our next visit !

An amazing selection of cheeses on offer! Around 30 on the normal menu plus 4 specials! A good quantity of

Fab little find! Cheeseboards are delicious and very reasonable in price. Have been back several times now, especially like that you can choose your own cheese to go on your board and that you get a coffee or tea as part of the price deal.

We were lucky enough to book a table at the mousetrap on a Thursday evening. What a treat!

No fuss, no pressure, just loads of fab cheese to munch through and enjoy with biscuits, grapes, relish and wine (you take your own!!) superb

Great knowledge from staff about the cheeses. Superb cheeses and a fantastic atmosphere, a great time to be had

Came here today as part of a Christmas present and wasn't disappointed. We brought our own wine and stayed for three hours mainly because of the welcoming atmosphere and accommodating staff. They knew exactly when top ups where required without being pushy. The cheese was tasty and they had an extensive collection to choose from. Looking forward to coming here again in May.

Excellent night. The choice of cheeses was amazing. Each one explained to us by our fabulous host and served on a platter with biscuits bread and olives. The night was excellent and we even took our own wine. Love Cheese.

We have visited The Mousetrap on a number of occasions, we love the bring your own wine nights so always get the next one booked in while we are there, the next Friday night available is March, not surprising as they really are fabulous evenings!! Really can't fault anything, beautiful quaint surroundings, wonderful staff, the best cheese board I've seen anywhere and plenty of it too, and perfect hot coffee and a scone to finish, all in all always a fabulous evening....

Bring your own booze -bubbly, wine and beer.

Truly beautiful homemade scones, delicious cheese platter and massive selection of cheeses. All reasonably priced... Late cheese nights, great friendly service is why I travel here from Newcastle. Either with family, friends or business meetings. Dominic will make you welcome.

The presentation, selection, and service are outstanding. We decided to get a selection for 2 and were able to mix and match the cheeses of our choice. The platter came with a variety of crackers and bread, a portion of olives and chutney. Setting is informal, relaxed and spacious, nice selection of coffees and teas. You can purchase cheese, chutney and other gift items too. Book early for dinner, the wait list is over 2 months.

This was our third evening visit to the Mousetrap and once again we had a really enjoyable time. Fantastic selection of cheeses and our party of 6 managed to sample 15 different varieties. These were served with a lovely selection of breads, crackers, olives and chutneys. Friendly and efficient service from the knowledgeable owners. All in all a great experience.

When our friends told us they wanted to take us to a cafe to have cheese and cake, we were not sure if they were joking or not, but sure enough The Mousetrap carries on the northern england tradition of cheese with cake. The cake being a dark, rich fruit cake and the cheese being a crumbly, creamy Lancashire cheese. A delicious combination!

Visited here just for coffee and scones. The owner explained he was busy as tables of 10 and 8 had arrived and he only had one staff member. He asked if we would mind waiting 20 minutes which we said we would. However it was 30 minutes before we had our order taken and when it arrived 10 minutes later the coffee was just warm. I had to ask if we could have the scones at the same time but we had long finished our drinks by the time they came 45 minutes after we arrived. Scones very nice and the owner was very apologetic about the wait,but if he had said it would be 45 minutes we would have gone elsewhere

Both my husband and myself since discovering THE MOUSETRAP have been regular customers at the cheese evenings on a few quite a few occasions have also taken friends we are all addicted to The Mousetrap. Dom and Dav know their cheeses the staff are always welcoming cheerful and courteous. I am always raving on about them. The surroundings ,décor etc are fitting for a specialized restaurant selling cheeses.If you like cheese then THE MOUSETRAP is the place to go.

My husband and I came to the bring your on wine nigt, we really were not sure what to expect.

Had an excellent time last night...We decided very last minute that we fancied some cheese, so the owner Dominic very kindly squeezed us in and let us sit at the bar...£9.95 each for a HUGE slate of cheese, coffee (I had hot chocolate) and corkage! Amazing value, amazing cheese, amazing staff. Thanks for a good night x

I have visited The Mousetrap loads, both with my partner and with friends. It is a fabulous place. The staff are passionate, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Their selection of cheese unbelievable and also changes regularly. I am not necessarily a coffee lover, but their flavoured latte's are amazing!

I visited the mousetrap with friends and we all really enjoyed it. There were cheeses for everyone and it was great that we were able to take our own drinks! For £10 each it was excellent value for money with generous helpings of cheese, crackers, grapes, olives etc. The staff we brill too as they put our wine in the fridge and regularly asked if we wanted top ups. I'm not surprised it is booked up well in advance and it is definitely a place I would recommend to other friends and family.

This is my 5th visit and never get bored of it as you can choose 5 other different cheeses for a sharing platter from a huge selection. But the Flamin' Eck is a must for spicy cheese fans. So in my case it is 4 plus the Flamin' Eck. Always well presented, with a quality chutney, butter and grapes, with always the option for more if you run out. As the owner has now introduced alternative Friday nights I will be looking to book for a group of friends so we can enjoy a few bring your own alcoholic beverages to go with the cheese. Toilets are immaculate and my wife loves the little towels to dry your hands. Such a unique place and definitely a must when visiting Ramsbottom. Would love a choice of some quality salamis to compliment the cheese, or even a few silverskin pickles would go well on the platter too. Looking forward to our next visit soon.

If you like cheese this is as close to heaven as you can get. There is a huge selection and we go regularly and have the 5 cheeses platter with a coffee.Very friendly staff and if you are lucky you can get a place on the sofa at the rear of the eating area. The B.Y.O cheese nights are when you can really overdose on cheese and red wine and leave feeling very happy!!. You have to reserve for one of these nights as not surprisingly they are very popular. Thanks to you all

The idea behind this place is really lovely, but there are little details lacking which leave it feeling a touch amateurish. The decor is clean and fresh but not at all cosy, and, combined with the large pine tables has an almost late-80's feel. The size of the tables (seats 4 at the smallest) also contributes to the lack of cosy atmosphere. Two easily remedied minor issues are 1)the tea is just tea bags, not loose leaf, and you get a coffee cup to drink it from, and 2)the music- when we were there, the radio was on (radio 2 showtunes- uurgh!), which really lowers the tone and, again, contributes to the lack of atmosphere. Otherwise, this is a really sweet little place- they have a good cheese selection and the cheese platters are beautifully presented, delicious and very generous. I would visit again, but perhaps with friends or a large group rather than with my husband.

A great place go for a coffee and cheese. Excellent choice of cheese served by such a nice guy in dominic the owner. Hes so knowledgeable. Try the BYO drinks night,very enjoyable.

Lovely atmosphere, great staff. If you can try their BYO nights, they get booked up very quickly. The cheese selection fantastic!

Tried the coffee, cheese and cake deal for £4.50. Fantastic value - a cappucinno, large slice of fruit cake and 2 generous slices of Lancashire cheese. Spacious cafe with friendly owner and a pleasant atmosphere. Would definitely visit again.

This is a new Cafe with a difference. The Speciality is Coffee and Cheese. Delicious Coffee served with a Cheese Platter, how different is that. They have about 70 different varieties of Cheese so there is something for everyone.