The Sportsman in Rossendale

Although it is rumoured to be closed for redecoration many locals believe it will not re-open as planned. This is a shame as they served consistently good food.

Popped in here as other places busy. Very surprised at both the quality of the breakfast, the flexibility with substitutions (I swapped tomatoes for fried bread) and the value. One really nice touch was to be offered marmalade or jam for my leftover toast. Food was piping hot, cooked well and high quality. Can’t fault this place. I’ll be back.

food hasn’t arrived nearly over an hour after expected time, guessing they have shut and left there customers waiting hours on end for there delivery which was expensive

£7 for "nachos" is just a dry box of Doritos and a tub of sauce, appalling, won't be ordering again!

Musical comedy night. Great entertainment from Pete, Brian and Bob. Sadly not all those drinking could converse below a bellow. Probably Man U fans and more to be pitted than chastised. The Lion is one of only 2 pubs in the valley and well worth visiting. Well done for keeping music live. Sadly the company owning the premises ditched mine host. Things went rapidly downhill and it closed for several months. Now August 24, open welcoming and doesn't smell of wet dog. Please call in, Blond Witch a must.