Waterside Restaurant & Bar in Rochdale

I don't normally complete reviews but The Waterside in Littleborough simply deserves the recommendation. Had a fantastic night this week- really really good food, great ambience, attentive staff (one of our group has to avoid onions and often this gets missed by other venues but not here). We all had different dishes and each one was perfect. Great vegetarians options for my partner. Even a Vegan menu to choose from- you don't often see that- check it out on their website if you want. One of our group had fillet steak and said it was excellent. A big thank you.

Well, what can I say! The staff, the ambience, and more importantly the food, was absolutely exceptional. If you are visiting Littleborough or Hollingworth Lake, give this place a try, you will not be disappointed. Well done to all.

Excellent Sunday lunch had the roast beef was so tender cooked to perfection all the trimmings delicious recommend this place if looking for a place to eat good food.

We finally got a table after trying for 2 years. It was definitely worth the wait. Everything was 10/10. We visited for our 19th wedding anniversary. The food was amazing as was the service. We will definitely be back again if they will have us. Spoke to a lovely young lady who was enjoying her private birthday party with her family in the cabin and she was having a great time would definitely consider the cabin for a small party. Well done what a lovely family family business

The food and service were excellent as always. I had Sunday lunch which is good value for money. All round great afternoon

We were all disappointed with our food. Between us we had steak, chicken skewers, prawns, chips and garlic bread. Nice place and staff though.

Found this restaurant on trip advisor. We were meeting friends from Leeds and we live South of Stockport . This restaurant is excellent for Gluten Free options. This is a pub restaurant with a nice seating areas. Also an outside seating area. Large Wood tables and nice booths. A family owned business with Becky serving us and Ian is the chef. What a chef he is. As you can see from our reviews worldwide we are well travelled. I have to say the meal we had was as good a meal as we have tasted round the world. I had Coconut GF battered shrimps. Superb. Main course Thai green sea bass curry. GF cheesecake to finish. All four of us had superb meals. Portions were plenty. I can highly recommend you visit if in the area.

We went for Mother’s Day, the food and service were excellent, there was 6 of us and everyone enjoyed the food they ordered, it was a good menu on the day with lots of choices, great value too, would highly recommend 👍

The Sunday lunch here is excellent value for money. Plenty of roast beef, a massive Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings too at only £18. Can't be beaten. When you add the warm welcome from all the staff, it's just like being at home with the family, except you don't have to do the washing up :)

Just about 3 weeks ago we had a most wonderful 70ies birthday party with 34 people for a late lunch. The lunch was excellent, with a carefully selected choice of menus with every dish being excellent. Lisa and her crew made the organisation and serving so easy, so effortless, so natural and cheerful. They simply were part of the family. We had the entire restaurant for ourselves with an open bar, two long interlinked tables and several small tables for spontaneous brake-off groups. Everyone was delighted, we could not have imagined it any better. The total price for these festivities was very reasonable! Thank you to Lisa and the entire Waterfront Restaurant Serving and Kitchen Team for the great party and the excellent food. My husband and all guests just loved it!

Impromptu visit with the in laws from Ireland made a last minute booking for 5 people, the service was attentive but discreet, Becky checked we had everything needed and discussed the menu choice at length, good choice in the spare of the moment The food was delicious and we will certainly return

Lovely restaurant, great location and friendly staff. The vegan options are excellent. Cannot wait for our next visit.

Very nice and welcoming restaurant We enjoyed our visit and dined from the small plates menu. I would just say that we ordered 3 dishes each which was plenty but they do all come to the table at the same time and by the time you get to the last dish it may not be as warm as some would like I myself do not mind this but some might maybe just ask them to delay the service a bit I'm sure they won't mind as they do there best to accommodate customers

We went with friends for the first time in a couple of years. The staff were super welcoming and really looked after us all evening. If anything, the food was even better than previously (and that is saying something) and, with the addition of a small plates menu, the choice is great. I would definitely recommend a visit and will be returning very soon.

We came Zurich to celebrate the birthday of my brother in law with a group of about 35. The restaurant cosy and charming. The food was delicious ..we had the steak and lamb!! The service was seamless and attentive and friendly .. We had a wonderful time !! Thank you

Perfect service really good food would highly recommend the steak was cooked to perfection Very clean and very nice decor.

First visit to The Waterside and will not be the last. We had two Sunday lunches,chicken and beef,both cooked to perfection and for dessert a very special cheesecake.A very nice restaurant and a nice welcome from the owner.

Well now I know about this place I’ll definitely be back for sure. I’d been for a walk along the canal with my daughter then we went for some food which certainly didn’t disappoint and I’m very fussy ! The ambiance counts for a lot, and so does having the right polite and attentive staff !! Which is what we got !! If you’re thinking about going…..go !

We booked a table for our small wedding party of 11. The atmosphere, the food , wine and service was superb. Everyone of our guests enjoyed every course of their meal. Great attention was paid to our requirements and it all worked well on the day . We thoroughly recommend this delightful restaurant . Thank you so much , Nick & Julie

Lovely restaurant where all the food is cooked fresh when ordered. Staff are friendly and really helpful and it’s a lovely atmosphere. One of my favourite places to eat!

We were so impressed with this restaurant. The food was freshly cooked to perfection and the staff were very warm and welcoming. We will definitely return.

Party of 14 and 2 assistance dogs, Lisa and her team couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating, this was a family Christmas get together, we all agreed we had a great time, the food was lovely, the service great , as were the surroundings, we will definitely recommend and will return

We had our Christmas Day meal at the restaurant and enjoyed it very much. The service was nice and the food all home made. We had a nice table for three and although they were very busy. There were lots of staff to help look after our table. Thank you Lisa and staff :)

The Waterside is a luxurious, warm, friendly restaurant. It is perfect for many occasions, from a romantic meal for two, to a family gathering or celebration. The venue has a number of high-backed booths that provide a sense of luxury, as well as a degree of privacy. There is an extremely well stocked bar that has a wide range of quality beers, wines & spirits. During warmer months there is the opportunity to dine al fresco with a number of outdoor tables set in a lovely garden with excellent views. However, perhaps one of the best areas to dine is in The Waterside's 'Cabin'. This is a wooden building that brings cosy to a whole new level. With a feeling of a Swiss chalet, it has it's own bar, heating, Bluetooth sound system, enabling you to choose your own music, and provides the opportunity to host private parties, works dos, family gatherings or, in my instance, surprise 50th birthday celebrations! The food we had was delicious and the service was exceptional. The waitresses who looked after us worked their socks off and no one was waiting for drinks. They were attentative but in no way intrusive and helped build a great atmosphere. With great food, drinks, service and venue, I can't recommend the Waterside enough. They fully deserve the #1 spot on Trip Advisor for restaurants in Littleborough.

Christmas Dinner at this restaurant was absolutely out of this world. We booked for five of us to have Christmas dinner here at 1pm on 25th December. The experience from start to finish was out of this world. The service was excellent from booking. We arrived and was immediately taken to our table - which was wheelchair accessible (previously requested). The service from this point was second to none. We were kept topped up with drinks at all times and kept informed of where the kitchen was up to with our food orders. Not at any point were we rushed or made to feel like they needed the table cleared. The food was of the highest quality. It was piping hot and of a really excellent standard. I previously requested with Lisa a very specific order for my son who was unable to have from the main Christmas menu. This was accommodated without hesitation. Despite this not being on the main menu, it was still of the highest quality which he thoroughly enjoyed. The service from Lisa, the waitresses through to the kitchen staff was outstanding and this team deserved their weight in gold !!!. This was an amazing experience and we won't hesitate to book Christmas dinner at The Waterside for 2024.

Amazing afternoon with the girls for the bottomless brunch. The staff really looked after us fantastic food and drinks always a fab time at the Waterside

What a great find, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff amazing food, even the local's are welcoming, back 'garden' stunning, and of course reasonably priced. we started with olives and garlic bread - loads of olives, followed by the specials steak, black pudding goats cheese, steak prawns and garlic, roast pork and salmon followed by sticky toffee pudding with homemade custard and cheeseboard, lovely chutney and nuts good wine selection - no rush, after the meal we sat outside really enjoyed our time very chilled. highly recommend this restaurant

We opted for the private dining experience in the cabin as part of a 60th birthday celebration. Lisa and Becky looked after us prior to the day, and their team were fabulous, attentive and helpful throughout our day. We pre-ordered the food, and on the day it did not disappoint. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the overall experience was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a dinner or a function.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Food was sensational, the staff unbelievable, and the atmosphere was epic. Can’t wait to go again. Thank u.

We absolutely loved our visit on 17.11.23, the food was incredible and the staff were lovely. We can't wait to visit again! :)

Lovely night fabulous food excellent menu and plenty of vegan choices very friendly staff made to feel very welcome hope to visit again soon

Wonderful food, super venue and great staff. The Ambience is amazing. Will definitely recommend the Waterside Restaurant. 10/10

Amazing food, great cocktails 🍹 Best Vegan food ever with lots of vegan options. Such a lovely restaurant great service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon.

This is my mother in law's favourite restaurant and we come every time we visit. The food is always fantastic and the staff are super friendly. The owner has a strong presence and is checking in on the customers. The menu could be made a little simpler by maybe being in a book form instead of sheets of paper. They have a great vegan menu also gluten free options. The atmosphere and interior are very warm welcoming and remaind a firm family favourite after 10 years.

We recently visited to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday and we booked the cabin. Booking was easy and straightforward. The cabin is perfect for family get togethers as having your own private space (especially when you have children in your party) is ideal. The kids can wander around and be as noisy as they like without annoying any other diners! The service was really friendly and attentive and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The food was delicious and everyone really enjoyed it. We will be back!

Food is way too expensive for what you get. They’re charging the price you pay in a top city centre restaurant for average food. Food isn’t bad but nothing more than decent pub food. Just short of £40 for a fillet is joke and £5.50 for a BOTTLE of Budweiser! Staff all really helpful. Booking system doesn’t work as we booked cabin but was double booked when we arrived.

We went for Sunday lunch and can honestly say it’s the best food in Rochdale! You get the best welcome and service 👌🏻 Such a cozy pretty place too 🧡

Exemplary food and service. Never had a bad or even average meal here. Spot on every time. And if the weather is good the outside area overlooking the canal is one of the nicest spots in the whole area

From the minute we walked in there was a lovely welcome to this beautiful place. The staff and owner Lisa looked after my daughter, grandaughter, and myself so well. The food was exceptional, we chose the seabass and crab ravioli. Sorry no pics we ate it before remembering to take some. We will definitely be back! Oh sat outside in the stunning garden area. Really special ❤️ loved it x

Came here with my mum and little girl who is 3. The food was INSANE, we had the Ravioli and Seabass, followed by a Crunchie Cheesecake! The service was excellent, and the staff/kitchen were very accommodating for my daughter, there isn't a children's menu and they simply said, "we can make anything you'd like for the little one" really refreshing & will definitely be back soon!

Fantastic food and brilliant service as always. The prawn dim sum and vegetable gyoza were delicious. And of course their signature fillet steak was perfect

A relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Excellent service- friendly and helpful staff. The food was incredible- the best cooked steak I have ever had and amazing cocktails. Also a full and varied vegetarian menu. The meal was completed with a heavenly dessert and coffee. Thank you...

Wow the food was delicious! The variety on the menu was great and the vegetarian and vegan menu was one of the best I’ve seen. I couldn’t fault one thing. We will definitely be returning.

Went for Sunday lunch with my mum and 2 aunts. We had the garlic bread to share to start which was fresh and delicious! We all opted for the Sunday Roast, 3 of us had the beef and 1 had the chicken, we all agreed...

Fabulous food to a high quality Served quick and by friendly staff Great Sunday lunch enjoyed by all the family Good value for money

Had a lovely family meal here last night with my husband and son. Service and food was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive to anything we needed. Will definitely be back again soon.

Had the best time at the waterside, as always! Fantastic food and service!! Celebrating our 23rd Anniversary! 10 out of 10 x

Just came home from the most fantastic Sunday lunch. Food was absolutely brilliant, fresh, tasty and plentiful. The staff were attentive and pleasant. Just a wonderful experience. We will be back again soon.

Visited with a family of 6, 2 teenagers and 4 adults. Fabulous menu , food was gorgeous . Exceptional service. If you are in the area it is a must !

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. There was no kids menu but on arrival the waitress said they could make the kids whatever they wanted- this was excellent. The kids loved their meal and ate really well (they are pretty fussy). I would say the...

My Husband and I visit the Waterside frequently and I have just realised we’ve never written a review! First of all it is only right to mention how lovely the staff are! They always work super hard to ensure the BEST service. They are warm...

A lovely warm welcome given by all the staff. We ate from the Small Plates menu (think tapas with a difference). All freshly cooked to order. We were kept up to date on progress. Each plate was delicious. Empty plates were regularly removed along with...

Had a fabulous meal - nothing was too much trouble - even cooked me a delicious dish that wasn’t on the menu!! Highly recommend- gorgeous food - fabulous service and a lovely atmosphere!! Will definitely be returning soon.

We went last night for an exceptional meal since the restaurant re opened. The food and service was fantastic, also fabulous drinks. I would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a great meal.

Came here for a family meal and celebration and wow what a disappointment. Where do I start, bad food or slow service. Food was bland and tasteless, was warm at best. Staff were just not on it. Just wandering around and looked like they didn’t...

Unfortunately only 1 chef on duty to service a full restaurant. Staff friendly and apologetic but service very slow. Nice food would try again.

The meal was lovely, the atmosphere is very relaxed and the staff are very very nice and are only too happy to help with any dietary needs. We would definitely go back. It is disable friendly with a ramp at the entrance and a disabled...

The meal was amazing. Good access for my wheelchair with ramp at front of entrance including disabled toilet. Would definitely go back. Staff really friendly, atmosphere was really relaxing

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fantastic place to eat! came today with my friend and wow 🤩great location even if you don't drive it right behind Littleborough train station and look like in a different world great view and vibe food was lovely and plenty to choose from, and...

Went here today purely because they had an everyday menu & a vegan menu. Not just a plant based burger or salad, an actual menu with plenty of choice & oh my goodness, what a rare find! The food was delicious. The service staff &...

My absolute favourite place, the staff are always very friendly and helpful and the décor is fabulous. We visited On Sunday and had a family meal in the cabin for my daughters birthday and cant wait to book again the food was amazing. My daughter...

Had a fantastic day in the cabin for my daughters 21st. Excellent food, excellent service and excellent venue. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks to Lisa and staff for making the day so special.

My sisters were down from London so we stayed local. We ate at the restaurant and all 3 of us loved the food and the service. One of my sisters has lived and travelled all over the world and rated this as a great restaurant....

Absolutely perfect evening with family, very welcoming staff, Lisa is a star and the food was just fantastic.

I've had many meals at The Waterside over the years and always enjoyed fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and delicious food & wine! Most recently last weekend we took some business associates visiting from India for dinner. They are both vegetarian and have quite a different...

What an amazing experience we had celebrating our sister’s birthday. The cabin was amazing, staff was friendly. The staff could not do enough for us. Every detail catered for, including dietary requirements. Thank you Lisa and your team.

Visited friday night. We sat outside on the decked area .it's a great atmosphere . Staff were attentive, and we opted for the sharing plates - everything was lovely , fresh, and hot . Staff offered us more drinks regularly and checked for any issues...

I went here for my Birthday meal. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. The chef came and spoke to us about a dish and even offered to do an alternative. My 15 year old has autism and is very funny...

We had a fantastic family meal of the highest quality with exceptional service My compliments to front of house and the chef team Will be back

What a gem of a restaurant. The location is simply stunning and the food is great - extremely varied menu to suit all tastes. The staff work hard to make sure everything is okay and I'll definitely be going back.

Food was loverly amazing staff would definitely go again, atmosphere was also great staff can’t do enough to help would really recommend the chicken burger

We decided to hire out the cabin for our small wedding (24 guests). It was absolutely perfect! We had our own private garden as well as access to the main outdoor area. The food was excellent '5 stars'. Lisa arranged pre set menus for us...

I had my baby shower here & absolutely loved it - they let me set up just how I wanted. All the staff were lovely, the food was amazing as always & everyone got what they wanted. The place looked perfect & they let us...

We had the nut roast and it was the nicest one we’ve ever had. The whole roast dinner was delicious and perfectly cooked. Ample portion and attentive but not intrusive service. Can’t wait to go back.

Booked the Cabin for my family birthday it was an excellent choice, great service and lovely food made for an excellent evening.

We hired out the cabin for the evening to celebrate my sister's 30th birthday. The experience was fabulous, the food as always was delicious. It was our second time booking the cabin and I'm sure not our last!

Venue is stunning, lovely area and fresh contemporary atmosphere with decent music playing at a volume wheres it's audible. Service was 5* very lovely from arrival to leaving and the show stopper is the food, minimal wait time, cooked well taste 10/10 presentation fantastic. I...

We visited on a Saturday, beautiful day and a lovely garden to sit and enjoy our drinks and food, the cocktails and wine were lovely the food was delicious especially enjoyed the Chicken Goyas, staff were attentive but not over bearing, definitely recommend and cannot...

Beautiful 🤩 surroundings, food and service Lisa was exceptional and couldn’t do enough to ensure our evening was perfect Food is amazing and being with a friend who is celiac this restaurant catered for her with no expense spared on the quality/taste of the food...

What a lovely afternoon we have just spent at The Waterside! Excellent food, lovely service from waitresses that appeared happy in their work and the beautiful decor!

First impressions the restaurant looked nice inside but lacked atmosphere, firstly we was upsold garlic bread although the garlic bread was very nice, but due to being told there was going to be a 25 minute wait for a almost empty restaurant in which the...

Waterside is my absolute local go to place for any special occasion or just for a night off from cooking! I was therefore delighted to learn from my family that they had booked a table for me my husband and one of the boys for...

First visit in a while we had Roast Chicken dinners with all the usual trimmings, very tasty, followed by deserts of chocolate sponge and black forest sundae, again delicious. wonderful hospitality from Lisa, her daughter and all the other staff on duty, and nice relaced...

Gorgeous restaurant. Friendly staff , excellent food and good value. Can recommend Black Forest sundae😁 Definately well worth a visit

We had a great Sunday lunch. The food was wonderfully presented and the restaurant beautifully decorated after the fire. Really worth a visit.

First visit and won't be the last! We went for sunday lunch and it was absolutely delicious. A veggie one for my hubby and a vegan one for me. Very impressed. Can't wait to go back and sample more of the vegan dishes.

Each had a main and dessert with wine, very very good food and well chosen wine. Glad it's reopened! Wholeheartedly recommended for lunch or dinner, thank you!

I’ve been to this restaurant before a few times and the food has always been impeccable, especially tonight. We had 2 starters, 2 mains, the Lamb Shank and the Fillet Steak with Garlic King Prawns all of which were cooked to perfection. The cheesecake of...

We have been waiting to come back to Waterside since they have recovered from the fire, and the wait had been worthwhile. My husband and I went for Valentines, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, and even though it...

Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, amazing food! We loved everything about it and will be back again very soon. Thank you

Had a lovely, relaxing evening! The food was superb served by friendly and smiling staff. Great menu with some wonderful dishes to choose from. The steak is highly recommended and the lemon drizzle pudding was delightful! Thank you for a pleasant evening.

Visited here for a Valentines meal! The food was absolutely amazing - we had 2 starters and 2 mains. It was a really relax atmosphere and we really enjoyed our visit! We will be back again

Did not enjoy the food. Very disappointed and was flabbergasted at the price of basic dishes. Will not recommend or return

We stumbled upon this beautiful place by accident driving by Hollingworth Lake. The food is absolutely stunning and the service is fabulous. We will definitely be back. The menu has a large variety to choose from. Something for everyone. Do not hesitate to visit this...

Me and my fella went to the Waterside last night on the off chance they had a table, and they did. The staff was very accommodating and welcoming. The food was excellent. We had caramelised red onion garlic bread with cheese and it was so...

The restaurant was excellent the food was excellent we had a new waitress who did very well and was always on hand to get more drinks and each course to ask if everything was ok with the meal, The meal itself was beautiful and we...

Well, after quite a few months of not eating out due to dietary restrictions on my part we finally ventured out for my birthday & what a fantastic night it was, great surroundings, great atmosphere, great service & superb food. Glad to be back in...

Myself and 2 friends came along for the bottomless brunch on Saturday and it was really lovely. The service was superb and the team were really attentive. Our glasses were filled quickly and the food was delicious. The owner, Lisa, came over to check we...

This was our first visit…. The newly refurbished bar and restaurant is lovely and very welcoming… the food was delicious and service was great and not rushed, which bugs me in some restaurants … all was home made and was very good value. The wines...

We have been here quite a few times over the years and the food is absolutely beautiful. Cooked to perfection and full of flavour. It's always a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff, thank you again for a lovely family meal.