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Nº 259 in 359 in Blackburn with Darwen

Nº 38 of 49 British in Blackburn with Darwen

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Lovely cosy country pub, staff are really friendly, good music and dog friendly. Food was excellent and reasonably priced, would recommend the goats cheese and beetroot salad. Will definitely return.

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THI Blackburn . 2024-11-11

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After a visit to the Lowry, Here you come again, fancied not cooking! 35 mins to get to theatre, 1 hr, 20 return at tea time !!! Galling! We dodged & weaved & found ourselves near Belmont, rang ahead to the Tock at Rockholes (bad Dad Spoonerism!) Arrived abt 6pm! Reasonably busy & more arrived. We shared a black pudding starter. Didn't spot battered, but it was nice! Good range of different drinks! Land Lord & Lady friendly. Young waitress (Lacey?) nice & friendly! Mains of scampi & fish, chips, mushy peas! Well cooked, enjoyed! Only crit? Over much to eat - had to leave quite a lot! Pub pretty full on our leaving! Get yourselves there!

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SirBillTaylor . 2024-11-01

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Just visited the Rock at Tockholes for a early evening meal , we both had the special which was a chippy tea , Fresh fish chips and mushy pies and a battered sausage with lemon and tartar sauce all for the bargain price of £20 for two could not fault , we will return many thanks.

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Trevor J . 2024-11-01

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Visited for Sunday lunch, greeted by Matt and Jo who were great hosts. We sat at a table in the restaurant with great views. Service was excellent and we all opted for Sunday lunch, both the beef and chicken meals were very good, will certainly return.

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daz1967Manchester . 2024-10-27

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My son took me to the Rock at Tockholes today for meal. We both ordered the cheese n onion pie chips and veg. It came with gravy and a side order of haloumi fries. The whole meal was tasty, well presented and great value for money. The owners were very friendly and the service by the young man was faultless. This was my first experience at this pub and I definitely recommend people to try it. We left happy and content and will go again soon.

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Janet H . 2024-10-24

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We used to eat here in the past and it was nice enough then ? However, The Rock now has new owners and we much prefer it. So please only take note of the most recent reviews. First of all - as soon as you walk in your are welcomed, which is unusual these days unfortunately, but it's always been an important first impression I find. All the staff are very friendly and helpful with a big smile. The service was quick and efficient too. The menu has some traditional fayre and also mediterranean options, so would suit anyone easily. They also have a specials board each day, all homemade including the desserts. We both had the steak and agreed it was the best we had eaten for a long time - this is a big compliment from my husband . . . he had the bread and butter pudding too and loved it. There's a good selection of drinks on offer by the way, including a very nice prosecco for me, my other half was driving and so had the 0% - oh well ! Overall a nice afternoon out in lovely Tockholes :) and the restaurant has gorgeous views, would definitely recommend. Thank you all - we'll definitely be back soon x

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LESLEY B . 2024-06-11

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Just called in for pizza and beer and both excellent. Warm atmosphere and friendly professional staff. The current owners have done a great job. It's a pity that reviews prior to their arrival last summer, are shown on TripAdvisor. This is misleading as its undoubtedly a 5 star now.

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Explore775596 . 2024-05-07

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Well what can I say??? Absolutely fabulous. Amazing food, excellent service. The Landlord (Chef) and Landlady made us feel very welcome. What a lovely couple. Atmosphere was really lovely and friendly. We will be back very soon. 🥰

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Marie W . 2024-04-16

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Great service,great hosts and excelent food.Would highly recommend The food portions were ample.mushroom soup was amazing

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stuart g . 2024-04-16

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Like to thanks all the staff at the Rock Inn for a lovely Sunday Lunch. Very helpful when making the booking as we needed to take the dog with us as we had a dog sitting weekend. It wasn't a problem and they even sorted "buzz" out with a few sausage as a special treat. Lovely atmosphere, lovely food, great service and well worth a visit.

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Martyn H . 2024-03-18

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Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. The restaurant was full a nd buzzing. Everyone remarking on the excellence of the service and food.

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John J . 2024-02-16

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Arrived on car park just managed to get a space immediately as through door asked if we want a table I had booked so taken to table very politely was very busy beautiful decor ordered 3 starters came promptly the girls very friendly in the pub and always smartly dressed and smiling all 3 courses were beautiful although hubby wanted his starter a bit bigger lol the only niggle I had was a table was moved very close to ours felt a bit tight and could here everybody's conversation and felt a bit on top of each other apart from that it was a lovely experience

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emmacawley . 2024-02-11

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We booked this place by accident thinking it was somewhere else. What a great mistake to make. It was fantastic! So welcoming, the staff were excellent 👌 and the food is superb 👍. We will definitely be back 😁. Thank you..

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Anthony B . 2024-02-04

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Visited with a group of friends for mid week offer and we all were raving about the quality of the food, the pleasant staff who were all first class and the overall experience was amazing. We are planning our next visit and it will be soon. Thank you, keep up the excellent work!

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traveller434343 . 2024-01-31

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Popped in, not many in inn! Been going decades! Chis n Fips & steak pie, chips etc! Drink each! Happy with grub & price:-<£30! Log fire-fine!

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SirBillTaylor . 2024-01-27

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Absolutely fantastic meal the staff and service was brilliant we will definitely be going back soon.

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Yvonne L . 2024-01-15

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Tockholes is a charming village with good walks and views. The Rock is a great place for quick pint, snack or substantial meal. What really makes it special is the welcome from hosts Vass, Zoe and family; they work incredibly hard to make people feel at home. I would recommend booking as the restaurant is not huge and it can get busy at peak times.

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mtE8912ZY . 2023-12-18

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We had a lovely evening at the Rock. It is a family-run business; everyone gets a very warm welcome and the service is refreshingly good (most places are terrible these days, especially the national chains). Pub locals mix agreeably with diners creating a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant ambience was lovely and it felt 'cosy'. The menu is sensibly priced and supplemented by a specials board which offers plenty of choice. We all went for the roast beef and it ticked all the boxes - hot, good portion size and tasty. The Rock is a place I am happy to support and recommend to others.

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Thommo247 . 2023-12-18

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Came for a family meal food overall was good everyone enjoyed their meals which came out quick and were hot. The staff and management are super lovely and can't do enough for you. Good place for a warm homely feel. One suggestion though for the festive turkey dinner it just needed some sprouts ; ) thank you for looking after us we will be back

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shelliephillips . 2023-12-10

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Went today after someone recommended it to us. It didn’t.disappoint triò of bruschetta shared to start then roast chicken dinner and cheese and onion pie really enjoyed will return.

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John B . 2023-11-12

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Came with the family for lunch and was very impressed. We've been going to the Rock for years and it was a shame when it closed. It has been given a lovely makeover. Didn't realise that the owners of Mangiamo had taken over, which explains the fabulous food. The food really was delicious. Lunch menu was great value and a deserves a special mention for the saganaki prawns from the main menu...delicious and a real taste of Greece. Lovely , friendly service. Will definitely be back. Best meal out we have had in ages.

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Susan W . 2023-11-11

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Lovely catch up with friends. Excellent service, great food exceptionally good value and a friendly atmosphere.

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Karen S . 2023-11-02

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A really lovely pub with great food and friendly staff. I had prawn linguine which was delicious and my partner had lasagne which I am assured was also delicious. The only downside was having to choose one dish from the menu as everything looked good.

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Diane989 . 2023-10-29

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Really friendly staff and locals had such a fab night and the food was so good! We decided to stick to fish and pasta! It was delicious and we would absolutely recommend

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juliechip2019 . 2023-10-27

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Visited with my neighbours to celebrate one of their 70th birthdays and was not disappointed. Lovely warm welcome, little bit of a wait for drinks before sitting down but the place was very busy, which is always a good sign and the wait was understandable and not too long. 3 of out party of 6 had starters (not me) but they all looked delicious, big portions and fab reviews. I chose the Sunday roast (had to as it was Sunday) beautiful and a good portion. We all had desserts and these were delicious too. Definitely going back

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Deborah K . 2023-10-17

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Called in Sunday for a roast dinner to be disappointed with a cold plate arriving with cold potatoes & & veg with what seemed like shop bought tiny Yorkshire puddings. The only thing hot was the roast & gravy. We were the first to be...

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junioevans . 2023-10-15

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What a beautiful experience, amazing setting and excellent service , clean and the extra amenities in the bathroom, just adds an extra touch for the ladies . The food was delicious and the quality and portion size is perfect . Will definitely be back .

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Michelle N . 2023-10-12

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A lovely warm welcome from the owner. Very comprehensive and varied menu with a delicious specials board. Food was really nice and staff were very attentive . Nothing too much trouble. Public rooms were spotless with all amenities available. First time at The Rock Inn...

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jutom45 . 2023-10-10

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Dined Saturday evening for the first time here since the new owners took over. Lovely staff, simple menu, but plenty of choice and the food was good. But a couple of things just took the edge off. It’s a little too dark in the restaurant...

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Feedave . 2023-10-08

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Decided to give the rock another try for Sunday tea today with my wife and 2 kids. The last time I went over a Yr ago I said I would never go back. But seeing it has new owners I decided to try it. What...

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Jason B . 2023-09-17

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This was a group booking on a really busy Thursday evening and yet we were made to feel that nothing was too much trouble, staff were lovely and attentive. Food was delicious, hot and varied. Everyone on my table enjoyed their starters, mains and desserts...

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lynettd . 2023-08-28

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We booked in for a last minute Sunday roast. They were very accommodating with lovely staff. The food was delicious and the venue beautiful. We will definitely be back soon.

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Road39095121345 . 2023-08-20

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We’ve just got home from a lovely meal at The Rock and we couldn’t be more impressed. The food was delicious, the staff were super attentive, and the service was amazing. If you haven’t tried this restaurant since the takeover you are missing out. We...

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emmakD7177FL . 2023-08-16

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Great pub, lovely, friendly staff couldn't be more helpful. Stayed overnight in our camper, beautiful views. The food was delicious, plumed for the Italian menu and would recommend. An evening well spent. Oh yea Irene says the Guinness was spot on as was the porn...

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col666j . 2023-08-12

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Lovely pub which serves great food, brilliant staff. Amazing views of Lancashire towards the coast. Will certainly go back to this pub

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Gill S . 2023-08-10

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Currently sat in the Rock, had a Sunday roast, both of us had roast beef and it was delicious! Lovely food, generous portions and superb gravy 😁 Spoke to the owner and complimented her on the food, atmosphere lovely, service is excellent too . Definitely...

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JaneK503 . 2023-08-06

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Called in to have a very rare dinner with my son. We had starters and a main, soft drinks and coffee and the price was more than reasonable. We had BBQ ribs to start which were clearly homemade and delicious. We both had pasta dished...

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B3147JJsaraa . 2023-08-05

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The new owners have certainly made their mark. What a lovely meal, very attentive and brought back the old warm feeling of The Rock

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jane p . 2023-08-04

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Amazing views, staff where friendly and very helpful no complaints with the service and food was excellent, fantastic visit with the family.

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Sara N . 2023-08-03

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Excellent food, excellent staff, very clean and very friendly. The food was fresh, the atmosphere is a good atmosphere and you have the views to compliment the restaurant too. I have recommended people to eat here and will eat here again as we have eaten...

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Caren A . 2023-08-03

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Tonight we had a family meal for 8 people, once again the service and staff was amazing, the food was delicious, will definitely be going back. Highly recommend.

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David W . 2023-08-03

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Excellent fresh food cooked to perfection my son said it was his best pizza ever! Eaten here a couple of times would definitely recommend it. Beautiful views fantastic food and venue, what more could you ask for.

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S A . 2023-08-02

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We use to visit the owners previous restaurant regularly and it was always amazing. The restaurant here is lovely and welcoming and staff helpful and polite. The Italian food is to a good standard, the Sunday lunch was a massive let down, the chicken appeared...

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Storyteller823882 . 2023-07-31

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Having been over many years was not that impressed with new set up……didn’t seem to be really. ‘Italian’ to us…fish & chips & cheese & onion pie not usual in an Italian restaurant & limited vegetarian/vegan options. Our main meals and desserts all served at...

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O272OGjaneb . 2023-07-29

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Had a lovely meal at the rock with friends at the rock, its the first time with the new owners. We all enjoyed the meal and staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back.

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K8624HYdavidc . 2023-07-23

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This lovely pub is a gem. The staff are friendly the owner very welcoming. Great views of the countryside. Nicely decorated, warm and inviting. The food is tremendous, hot tasty and plenty of it. ( we had the Sunday roast, yummy. ) The menu is...

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socket1990 . 2023-07-23

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My sister’s fella held a fell race event from this pub last week and it was excellent! The staff were super friendly and helpful, the food was all excellent (especially the pizza and salt & pepper chips) and the venue is lovely with a beautiful...

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Jo J . 2023-07-16

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Left the children at home and went out for dinner with the wife. Compact menu but with more than enough options to satisfy any appetite; check the specials board. Our choices were beautifully prepared, nicely presented and very tasty. And they arrived in a very...

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Victerr4 . 2023-07-15

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Amazing food and absolutely amazing staff who genuinely want to make it the best experience possible. We will definitely be back.

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alex p . 2023-07-12

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Warm welcome on arrival and seated in the resteraunt with brilliant views. Great food with excellent service. Looked for somewhere nice like this for a while and will definately be back

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Shaun H . 2023-07-12

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Zoe, Vass and the team have got the Rock buzzing again...I held a charity running event at the Pub and all the attendees commented on how good the food was, how fast and friendly the service was and many of them commented on how they...

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CalvinF61 . 2023-07-10

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Casual night out with good food, great service and friendly staff. Bit of a limited menu due to staff shortage but we all enjoyed what we ate - quality ingredients and very fresh.

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Y3206QCjuliab . 2023-06-22

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Great place, great food and the hospitality was spot on. Nothing at all was too much trouble. A perfect experience. Zoe Vaz and the family very special people. Loved the all night.

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Connector676623 . 2023-06-22

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Lovely food and service this evening. Great choice of food and friendly staff. I will definitely be returning. Thank you.

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toshxx . 2023-06-22

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Early Father's day meal ,we all had something different and we all said that it was one of the best meals in along time, Well done the Rock Inn look forward to coming again soon. and not to forget the girls that served us excellent.

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Trevor J . 2023-06-18

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Well, what can I say other than brilliant! Thank you so much Vas, Zoe, Kenzie and team for the warmest welcome and amazing food. We had garlic mushroom and calamari starter, then bolognese linguine, prawn linguine, risotto, pizza, fish and chips. Every plate was clean....

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Emma J . 2023-06-17

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Had an amazing time last night. The food was absolutely gorgeous, you can tell that it’s all freshly cooked All the team are very friendly and cannot do enough for you. The hostess Zoe, was great and made us feel very welcome. My compliments to...

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lenny2tooth1 . 2023-06-09

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We always enjoyed eating at the Rock - as we called it the Tock at Rockholes! Great setting & a monstrous choice on the menu, all created in that titchy kitchen! The interim folk didn't really "bed in". The new folk show proven promise -...

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SirBillTaylor . 2023-06-04

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A lovely family-run pub with beautiful views. Fabulous food, great atmosphere, friendly service. The menu has a variety of home-cooked food, portions are ample and everyone enjoyed their choice. Will definitely be returning soon.

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Em J . 2023-06-02

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we used to go to the rock every week , not any more . Saturday lunch walked in 2 people in the pub and a dog, the land lady could not even be bothered to welcome us . food the worst I have ever had...

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vonsjustso . 2022-12-08

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We were reasonably regular attenders here, the last couple were fixtures & fittings! The new folk are finding their feet? It's a fabulous, if sometimes windswept moorland setting. The set menu was diminished & the huge specials blackburn removed! The staff were friendly & did...

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SirBillTaylor . 2022-10-28

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Nice homecooked roast, tasty veg, lovely potatoes and lots of flavour in the gravy. Friendly service. Enjoyed it!

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EE15 . 2022-09-11

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My husband and I came here for a Sunday roast. We both said it was absolutely amazing and the best we’ve had ever had and very well presented. The desert was equally as lovely. The staff were very friendly and we received a very warm...

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Lynchf . 2022-09-04

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What a difference a year makes! Oh and new friendly owners. While talking to friends we found out that there was new owners, chefs and more importantly a new more manageable menu. Having vowed never return after the last visit we decided to head up...

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Fearless65111367239 . 2022-08-21

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Once again we’ve had an amazing meal at the rock , it was the new menu tonight and it did not disappoint ,once again chef Jordan nailed it , the calamari starter was cooked to perfection and so full of flavour and the wasabi gave...

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Y6635FYjanet . 2022-08-05

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Absolutely pleasure to eat in a place where they dont put loads of options on. The cheese and onion pie was nailed to piefection

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chefleebrown . 2022-07-29

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My wife and I called at the rock for lunch we both had the gourmet burger and fries with coleslaw it was OK. The chips were a little bit browner than we like them but they were not overcooked ,the slaw was a little bit...

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K8624HYdavidc . 2022-07-29

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We visited the Rock Inn for a family meal. I won’t lie, I was a bit apprehensive when I discovered it had changed ownership. That opinion has now changed! Food was absolutely 5*! Amazingly cooked food with brilliant friendly service. Empty plates from all 5...

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R4094TOsarahl . 2022-07-27

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Always enjoyed visiting The Rock - fantastic setting, lovely people and brilliant food. Under new management as of about 2-3 months ago, new menu with brand new choices. 100% worth a visit.

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CalvinF61 . 2022-07-27

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Truly excellent countryside pub: beautiful views, extremely friendly and welcoming, delicious food - and even a birthday cake. New management. All staff and even the locals all made for a truly memorable day. We will be back. Thank you.

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V9950DQlaurah . 2022-07-18

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Visited the rock today and I have to say we recieved a lovely welcome from the new landlady and staff who only took over 4 days ago , the atmosphere was warm and friendly and the food was excellent, we had the Sunday roast of...

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Y6635FYjanet . 2022-06-05

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myself and my 2 daughters were not planning to come to The Rock however due to a road closure we found ourselves here and we were so glad we did. We arrived at 7.50pm worried that they might have stopped food service but luckily then...

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SamanthaB2777 . 2022-04-29

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We visited for the first time on Sunday and all in all the food was absolutely shocking we would not ever return, we went as a family of 4 and each meal had a problem. Not one staff member asked if everything was okay with...

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L1819ROgeorgiad . 2022-04-05

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Not been in for quite a while, decided to try again a couple of weeks ago with some friends and very glad we did the food was great, even the gluten free meal was enjoyed. So much so we are planning a return visit again...

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Frank B . 2022-03-21

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Superb setting even when blowing a gale! Pretty high up on moors! Only one real ale on - But Gold, so that's enjoyable. Wines fine! Plenty on the set menu & plenty more on the huge specials board! Licencees have been there for ever! I...

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SirBillTaylor . 2022-02-14

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Not been for a while, but brill! Land Lady & staff very welcoming! They must've been here 15 + years? Menu great, specials fab! Service by young staff just right! Warm, efficient & friendly! We'll be back!

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William T . 2022-02-13

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This was a friendly country pub with brilliant food. The fishes were delivered with pleasant staff who could not be more attentive. Great good Great service Great prices Dog friendly Well done Kevin & Family & Ruby the dog

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Kevin R . 2022-02-06

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Visited for lunch and found the food very good and the staff very attentive and friendly. The view from the restaurant really outstanding.

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Ian G . 2022-01-28

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Christmas Eve meal at 18.30pm, Firstly I don't like giving poor reviews, I do not get any enjoyment what so ever writing this. Visited with friends to this establishment for the first time, sadly the worst meal of 2021 by far. Service was nice, good...

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X8677QYjohnh . 2022-01-01

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Went for a meal with my fella and best friend. Food was delicious. I ordered Christmas turkey dinner, fella ordered surf n steak and my friend ordered steak pudding. All meals were delicious. Ordered chocolate fudge cake for dessert which was amazing. Staff were very...

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sharonrK8557HQ . 2021-12-23

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I haven't been here for a while and I don't think we will return any time soon. The food was ok, but we waited a while for the food to arrive there wasn't too much of it. There were hardly any diners so don't know...

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tonyhZ7499XC . 2021-09-04

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We are here as a group of five after helping our son move house, so we were all starving, basically. We ate a variety of starters from melon and raspberries to squid, to vegetable frittas, and then for mains two of us had cheese pie...

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piedwarbler . 2021-08-23

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Went here with a view to booking a party for 13 in 3 weeks time to try it out, glad we did, didn't book just walked in. Have you booked by the woman behind the bar, no (and not like it was packed felt more...

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Stephen C . 2021-08-22

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We called in the pub by chance, and we are so glad we did, the food was excellent, no frozen mash, as I've read in the reviews, both our meals were lovely and we are looking forward to our second visit tomorrow, I'm glad I...

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Z3078TPjulias . 2021-08-04

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Decided to visit with a friend last night and rang the pub to ask if we'd have to book a table tonight (due to COVID-19 restrictions). Was told no, don't have to book a table tonight, so we travelled over only to find the pub...

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Ambassador598997 . 2021-06-19

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Ordered the fillet steak rare, was absolutely delicious, would recommend here if you are out on a country stroll or if you want to have some tea

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Sammyreeman . 2021-06-12

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Where do I start?I had heard very good things however I was very disappointed. Waited for ever at the bar while the staff shouted at the phone to stop ringing. I understand the phone ringing interferes with the card machine, you could always get a second line installed and make life easier for all. Having worked in hospitality for well over 20years I do understand the pressures of a busy day but you can still operate with a smile and a kind word. Now the food. I wanted the T-bone steak medium rare only to be told it need to be cooked though by law. When I pointed out this wasn’t the case I was told well chef didn’t like to do it. I now know this is down to a lake of skill and pride in there work. I ordered kids sausage and mash that my daughter did enjoy but the sausages had clearly been in the fryer (these a lot of this going on here) and the mash was clearly frozen mash, the other half had cottage pie topped with the same frozen mash served with frozen roast potatoes. Now are the debacle of my t-bone I went for a fillet medium rare and what a disaster it was well over cooked and sat in a puddle of grease. I thought maybe they hadn’t shaken all the grease of the chips and that was why, how wrong was I the only things on the plate that hadn’t been in the fryer was the steak (and that could of been to be fare) and the raw but charred tomato’s. The steak was also extremely charred on top. We was told there would be a small wait but it was over an hour and by this stage we was starving so we just ate it. And after my earlier conversation with who ever she was I knew there was no point complaining. I can only say it’s a crying shame as the pub is in such a beautiful setting. Maybe some more thoughtful management and new chef or maybe stop heaping pressure on him with such a big menu. Then maybe the team can produce some proper home cooked food with out the need to cut so many corners. I really did want come here and enjoy my meal but unfortunately when you can’t manage the basics you will struggle.

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Fearless65111367239 . 2021-06-06

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Had a takeaway, I ordered the garlic mushrooms, this was very nice ,my wife got homemade mince pie, I got the half pound burger with cheese and bacon, chips ,salad and coleslaw, again really nice and tasty , it was tasty and hot which is bounces when ordering a takeaway,i would recommend this to anyone, well worth trying,

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karlc513 . 2020-12-20

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Visited tonight. Ordered a Plougmans. Landlord stood at the the table insisting I’d ordered fish pie. Was very rude in manner. I’m have an allergy to fish so why the heck would I have ordered fish pie!!’. Ii know what I ordered I’m not a stupid woman! Your implication that I was. You stated at the bar in front of all the customers you had supplied and had ordered lots of dishes that have gone back was totally false ! My starter was spot on and eaten. Wasn’t tolerating such condescending behaviour. Paid the bill. No doubt fish pie taken off the card. But don’t care no person should speak to a customer in that manner. We are all going through tough times my friend ! Enjoy the money you ripped off the debit card. Won’t be visiting again and a shame as enjoying many a meal here, if there was cctv in your restaurant you would be so sorry for behaviour. Ps just one suggestion leave the ordering to the waitress you had working she was very communicative and good at her job. She wouldn’t have got it so wrong.

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NurseManagerDi . 2020-10-23

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My wife and I took our nephew for a roast dinner today. We all had the roast beef which was very nice. We thought the food could have been a hotter but it did not spoil the meal. See you soon.

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K8624HYdavidc . 2020-02-21

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Visited for the first time today with family and wasn't disappointed. My wife and sister in law recently had birthday so got together and met halfway. Firstly we were met with a warm welcome from the bar staff and we picked our table. Food was tasty and very well cooked, all 5 plates left empty, desserts followed and again finished. The waitress was very polite and helpful. We will definitely be returning..

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waffle41 . 2020-02-15

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Popped in to The Rock last night for a mid week tea. Lovely warm welcome as always, such a cosy place to be on a winter's evening. We both opted for choices from the extensive Specials menu - Large Steak and Kidney pudding for my husband and the Sweet & Sour Chicken Cantonese for me. Both meals were absolutely delicious and excellent value for money - I am astounded that a previous review compares the food at The Rock to that at chains such as Hungry Horse and Wetherspoons! In my opinion there is absolutely no comparison - The Rock serves delicious, homemade meals in lovely surroundings and this is not the case for the others mentioned. We will definitely be back, thank you for a lovely meal.

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katebD4567LK . 2020-01-30

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Monthly get together with ex work colleagues. The food was bog standard. The waitress was friendly enough. However, the drinks were very expensive. A pint of shandy same price as a pint...£3.70!! Medium glass of wine a fiver!! The landlady wasn't very friendly, so when we realised the bill was added up ( by hand) wrongly, didn't tell her. Won't visit again. The other pubs in Tockholes much more better and friendly.

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UtxiGirona . 2020-01-17

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Service and food where fine, but I just find it expensive for food compared to their competitors e.g. Hungry Horse, Wetherspoons, Brewers Fayres etc.Good choice of draught options and lovely views.I would say it is cheap eats at mid range prices. I would return if the pricing was reevaluated.Dog friendly and snug.

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CaroleDA62 . 2020-01-10

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We are quite local and knew about this pub, but haven't visited before. Went for a nice spot of lunch today. Service was good and the food was both good and good value. It's not a gastropub - it's a lot more traditional - but the menu choices were spot on. Oh, and the beer (Thwaites Gold) was good, too. I know I've used the word good quite a lot, but that's because it was... good!

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sharonhC8656RE . 2020-01-04

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Visited after a lovely walk around Roddledworth woods. Large car park. Good sized pub with plenty of seating in the restaurant area and seating in the pub area if you take your 4 legged friend. Lovely pub with friendly staff. Excellent choice on the menu at very reasonable prices. I opted for Garlic mushrooms. Hubby had ribs and wings for starters. The mains I had steak, chips, onion rings with Diane sauce as an extra, hubby had lamb chops and chips he doesn't like veg. Neither of us wanted a dessert as we was to full. The food was lovely, tasty and very moreish. It was very busy which shows how nice the food is. Definitely worth a visit.

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Anita_Shutt . 2020-01-01

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Myself, wife, sister and Grandson frequent the Rock probably twice a month now as we are quite local. Food and Atmosphere is always great and the staff - Including the Landlord and Landlady are always welcoming and very personable. Absolutely fantastic but you have got to book on a Sunday because its always busy.

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SimonW32 . 2019-12-15

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I called in here with my mum after buying a Christmas tree in the area; we also had our little dog with us. They sat us down within the bar area and took our orders, they also gave our dog some treats and a bowl of water which I thought was very nice. We ordered a rump steak and the Spanish omelette which were tasty, along with a fudge cake and ice cream followed by some coffees. I have to say the atmosphere was lovely, a few other dogs were seated in the area too, one in fact was the same breed as ours and I’ve not come across the same until yesterday! Lovely decor and Christmas decorations. Thank you, will call again!

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BradleyN1 . 2019-12-08

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So, went to the Rock today for a special family occasion. Rushed to the seats and handed a pretty weak choice and ridiculously overpriced menu- especially for Veggies. When the waitress came to take the order, my partner hadn’t yet decided and we were told she was doing it table by table making him feel rushed unnecessarily as there were others from the same party at tables surrounding still to order so he subsequently didn’t have anything as a result, put him off. I had a garlic mushroom bagel with chips (sat in cold oil) and “salad” (shredded iceberg, 1 wedge of tomato and no cucumber or onion), kids had fish fingers chips and beans, the cheapest fish fingers and beans in the world and the baby, sat in one of their high chairs had tomato pasta (that was actually spaghetti in the cheapest of sauces ) with a seeded bread roll submerged in the random spaghetti dish. Anyway, cut to the chase, the woman, (landlady) came up mid meal after previously being overly friendly and started picking up the couple of strands of spaghetti off the floor huffing and shouting who’s done this, look at the state, this is a carpet! What’s happened here?! It’s getting trodden into the carpet! (Yeah by your waitresses!!!) Making us feel instantly extremely uncomfortable. After the meal of course, i stand and clean up after the little ones but mid meal?! it was totally unnoticed there was that little before she came making a huge song and dance. What a joke. Shame because the Rock is in a nice place and we’ve had a few nice times here, probably because those times we spent the time OUTSIDE and the little ones of the family couldn’t offend her! Won’t be back and I’d perhaps install a sign “big massive wet dogs welcome but no kids please”

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Rosie1216 . 2019-12-01

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What a nice cosy pub, Log fire going, Waitress was lovely, and really enjoyed the food, I had a steak my mrs had the roast both really enjoyed it 10/10

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isaacCocks . 2019-11-11

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