The Hopwood Arms - Rochdale

Just been for a Sunday lunch and it was delicious. Great homemade Yorkshire puddings with all the trimmings will definitely be back.

My brother and his wife visited me from Co Durham and we called at this pub for lunch. The menu was limited but we all found something we could enjoy. I ordered Beer Battered Fish with the trimmings costing £11.95. When the fish arrived it looked a bit overcooked but as I ate it I realised that it was fish which I could have bought very cheaply from Iceland, and definitely not Beer Battered. My sister in law ordered Steak and Kidney Pie, this arrived rather obscured by the pile of garden peas, but as she moved the peas she discovered the smallest collapsed pie which had very little meat and was mainly gravy. The cost of this was about the same as the above described fish. My brother ordered the Beef burger. When this arrived it looked quite spectacular. The presentation was very good. Unfortunately the burger, according to my brother, tasted like a burger you would buy at a fairground or at a burger van at a car boot sale. Again this cost £11.95. When the waitress came to ask if all was ok we told her we were disappointed and she said thank you. No one came to see what the problem was. We did eat the food as we were all hungry but the only good thing about the meal were the peas. The chips were cold. The pub is in a lovely position, the décor s very nice, the bar staff were friendly and helpful. The food completely lets it down. How can they describe the fish that I had as Beer Battered ??? How can they charge top dollar for very low quality food?? One star for decor and friendly staff.

Called at The Hopwood Arms as soon as we heard that food was being served once again. Very tasty cheese and onion pie and a cracking pint of Sanfransimcoe pale ale. Lovely service all round, cannot fault it.

We come here instead of the airport pub today and I am so glad we chose here not only are the children's facilities better but the staff are not only more attentive but they give a more family feel to the whole premises. As a licensee myself I could only hope I can get somewhere and some staff as appealing as here. Definitely my new local

As always. Great food, my children are always catered for. Staff are well mannered and helpful. Lasagne and salt and pepper menu are lovely! Waitress always helps and makes sure you’re happy with food. Would recommend to try the new management who have clearly made great changes.