[Closed] Ramsbottom Residents - "Proper" Fish and Chips?

Binners'll be along in a minute to tell you that it's not proper fish and chips unless it's completely encased in pastry.

Very likely, if not a certainty, that your northern chips will have been cooked in veg oil.
There was a place in Prestwich who used to use dripping but that one closed.

Very likely, if not a certainty, that your northern chips will have been cooked in veg oil.

Dunno about Rammy I'm afraid.

It's a long way to go for lard, but there's a place in Hebden Bridge that still does it.

Church Street chippy in Accrington is one of the best for miles (The ones on Abbey Street and Infant Street are also very good.)

We have a selection of venues for 'proper' fish and chips.

[url= https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1096470-d2659580-Reviews-Taylor_s_Traditional_English_Fish_Chip-Ramsbottom_Bury_Greater_Manchester_Englan.html ]Taylors[/url] on Bridge Street is very good, traditional and you can sit in. However its not open every evening as the place is a license to print money at the weekends, so they don't bother.

You've also got the [url= https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1096470-d3694359-Reviews-Fish_and_Chip_Co-Ramsbottom_Bury_Greater_Manchester_England.html ]Fish and Chip co[/url] which is also top notch

in fact, we're spoiled as the [url= https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1096470-d8673159-Reviews-The_Village_Chippy-Ramsbottom_Bury_Greater_Manchester_England.html ]Village Chippy[/url] is also bloody good

take your pick! 😀

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Binners - Thanks for the info.

Do they use dripping? That's the kicker for me.

when are you up, and whats your plans

Family Funeral in Bury. Not particularly close relative but a sad story of MND. 🙁

Do they use dripping? That's the kicker for me.

And do any of those [i]not [/i]do? Just for future reference if I'm passing.

Tony Pollard's in Walsden, next valley but one, uses beef dripping.

Not a fan personally.
Bit claggy and greasy, with a hint of cow.

I think the introduction of vegetable oil in chippys is one of the single greatest landmarks in recent Northern culture.

agree - chips fried in lard are bloody awful.

And I used to work in a chippy. I know chips, me.

Avoid Edenfield's chippy. They proudly boast of cooking chips in some veg oil based solution to keep the chip eaters healthy.

They are not that nice; but if you want hair-shirt chips; that would be the place.

My grandparents used to own the chippy on Mile Lane in Ainsworth (between Bury and Bolton). I remember my grandad having a falling out with a Scottish gentleman because he wouldn't put a meat pie in the fryer.

Happy days!

Sorry to hear that fella

I couldn't honestly tell you if they use dripping or not.I'm clearly not as northern as I like to think. I'd say if any of them did, Taylors would be your best bet. But all 3 are bloody good chippy's. And we all know that theres a world of difference between a good and a bad chippy

Albion Street Chippy, Belfields or Holloways in Burnley.

All really good, but Belfields is a nice ride through the park, so wins.

Crown Street Chippy in Hebden is ace, but a bit stingy with the fish.
The one at Friendly is good, but how many types of fish cake do you need?

Heng Ju in Rawtenstall worth the drive for Chinese and the Zam Zam grill house in Burnley for Indian.

Open to suggestions and recommendations though.
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Heng Ju in Rawtenstall worth the drive for Chinese and the Zam Zam grill house in Burnley for Indian.

Open to suggestions and recommendations though.

Nino's in Haslingden for pizza.

[url= https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1587763-d3330505-Reviews-Bumba_s_Grill-Rossendale_Lancashire_England.html ]Bumba's grill [/url]in Rawtenstall for overdosing on chargrilled kebabs, and [url= http://www.thefirepitrestaurant.co.uk/Rawtenstall/ ]The Firepit for steaks[/url]

Ta!
Not tried that one.

Had a couple of nice meals at Nino's in Rawtenstall, but not keen on the big one down the road from us.

Enzo's in Burnley does great pizzas too, if you're in the area.

Binners, Bumba's is indeed excellent, but the Heng Ju is opposite and always tempts me away.
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The Fish & Chip Co. recommended by Binners gets my vote. Good quality, cooked to order, cheap & massive portions. Locals seem to be aware of this as there was a massive queue last time I was in there.

If anyone knows anywhere locally that does a good Sunday morning Nihari I would be extremely grateful.

I'm surprised Kans hasn't been mentioned yet? It's been there for as long as i can remember and I've always enjoyed the chips. I've been using the chippy near DJ cycles and those chips are pretty good too. A kebab from zaidys is alright too as long as you are drunk!

Had a couple of nice meals at Nino's in Rawtenstall, but not keen on the big one down the road from us.

That's interesting, I only just discovered they've got a place in Burnley. Are they not as good there?

Only been once for an anniversary meal.
It's a big, imposing space.
Bit more 'formal' than the one in Rawtenstall, which is always very welcoming and friendly.

Service was poor as the staff were stretched and the food wasn't as nice as usual.

What really irked was our booking being bumped due to one member of staff fawning over an elderly ex football manager and his family who had just dropped in.

The Kettledrum Pub opposite has had a bit of a renaissance over the last couple of years.
Enthusiastic local owners, excellent food (if you can cope with chips in fake mini fryers) nice atmosphere, great beer, cyclist friendly.
Much nicer, worth a trip.
Next to some nice trails too.

Rusty - Do you ever go to the Waggoners on the top of Burnley Road? When I worked over your way a few years back, it was our default if we were going out for lunch or post work beers. Its just pub grub, but it was always excellent!. Great views if you sit in the beer garden too. On the two days a year it wasn't bucketing down, obvs 😉

Only once.

Rode over Crown Point toward your way and blew up on the way back.

Crawled in on my elbows, mid afternoon, sweaty and covered in sheep shit.

Packed very, very tightly with Terry and June lookalikes, all munching away.
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Inhaled two Guinness and a packet of crisps before people started making sniffing noises and checking their shoes.

Not been back, but if it get's the nod, it's worth a rematch.

Is that the one in the sticks on Manchester Road? I thought it'd shut?

What really irked was our booking being bumped due to one member of staff fawning over an elderly ex football manager and his family who had just dropped in

Nino's are well known locally for kicking 'ordinary' folk out to accomodate some 3rd tier Celeb in their places.

The takeaway pizza place, however, is quick and run by nice folk, who can really knock a pizza together.

I'd recommend one, but certainly not the other.

as a local i was also gonna say The Fish & Chip Co, i had to check that were talking about the same plaice ( ) never bothered to take note of what its called before, but we are, and its the only one we ever head for!

However, it appears that Taylors do indeed use beef dripping! Fish & Chip Co dont...

Still very much open Cougar. It was always rammed at lunchtimes! Which probably tells you everything you need to know about the food. Just pub grub, but always bloody lovely! And there are few things more wonderful than a steak pudding, chips, peas and gravy of a lunchtime, washed down with a decent pint 😀 [url= http://www.newwaggoners.co.uk ]Worth checking out[/url]

Ah, cool. I only work five minutes away from there (down Rossendale Road), I might have to investigate it tomorrow lunchtime.

The one further down toward Crawshawbooth has closed, and the big derelict one further toward Burnley has been demolished.

Anyone else always think 'That looks like a nice boozer' as they drive past the funeral home opposite where Rossendale Kawasaki used to be?
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My grandparents used to own the chippy on Mile Lane in Ainsworth (between Bury and Bolton). I remember my grandad having a falling out with a Scottish gentleman because he [b]wouldn't put a meat pie in the fryer.[/b]

You sure it was an actual chippy they owned?

Pretty sure, yes.

Whatever perversions are acceptable north of the border don't travel well to more civilised countries.

Like the deep fried pizza slice? Weird.

The best chippy round there is Metro Fish Bar on the A56 half way between J17 of the M60 and Bury. Justifiably popular and you can eat in their dining room. I take my Muslim visitors there because fish is halal and they love the experience and it's 5 minutes from our office.

Waggoners on the top of Burnley Road

Just had a look at the menu and thought "that looks like the menu for the Calfs Head at Worston" Turns out they are owned by the same people.

If the Waggoners is anything like the Calfs Head then it will be great. Although the Calfs Head does have the prettiest beer garden I've ever been to.

Thanks for the thread BTW - its uncovered some options I didn't know about. Looking foreward to trying them out.

Heng Ju in Rawtenstall

no no no!!
that place has been poor every since they bought it formthe previous owners...Wing Li as it was known was miles better...but if you're in the area then do try Bumba's....the food is very good there...but its a small venue so it can sometimes feel a bit cramped
other places to try are Aruzz which is also on Burnley Road in Rawtenstall.
the chippy in town (Tony's) has always been very good...its next to the Last Temperance Bar near Boots
or at least i've always had good food from there but then again my best mate owns Aruzz, my nephew owns Bumbas and i went to school with Tony 😀

Cougar - Moderator
Infant Street are also very good.)

I Bought my block and tackle off Stephens dad ... yeah random as, i know

Swaad in Haslingden for a curry (father&2sons run it) and Toffs in Crawshawbooth for a chippy (does good gluten free stuff for my Mrs)
Wagoners as mentioned is good but busy!

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As above - I also can't stand Ninos and their pampering to the local 2 bob millionaires and celeb wanna be's, shite food and surly waiting staff. Avoid.

I Bought my block and tackle off Stephens dad ... yeah random as, i know

Is that his name? I never knew.

Assuming we're on about the same bloke, he used to run a chippy in Preston just down from the Adelphi roundabout, had many a hangover cure from there of a Saturday [s]lunch[/s]time as a student in the early 90s. Had a bit of a surprise when he turned up in Accy.

Sounds like him, his dads a serial chippy owner

Oh, so I still don't know his name, he's just Stephen's dad. C'est la vie.

Ill have a root around ne phone contacts but im promising nowt 😉

Jeff, Think , but not 100 percent sure hes from Grt Harwood

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.....if you're in the area then do try Bumba's...
other places to try are Aruzz which is also on Burnley Road in Rawtenstall.
the chippy in town (Tony's) has always been very good...its next to the Last Temperance Bar near Boots

Agreed about Bumba's and Tony's Chippy.
The butty shop next door is good too.
Aruzz on the list for next week.
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The Beijing opposite Dunnockshaw Res (just down from the Waggoners) is very nice for a sit down Chinese, lovely place.

JJ's diner anyone?
The sausage and bacon barms have gone up to £3.50, but now and again I'm worth it.
I avoid sitting in, it's a noise box and some of the regulars are obnoxious.

Continentals Grill in the middle of Burnley is very good and just a couple of doors down from a very nice, award winning, pie making butchers, Haffners.

This really is a good thread, isn't it?
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My favourites are:

Millom in Haslingden for curry
Ninos in Rawtenstall - italian/people watching
Ana Capri in Helmshore - italian
Levanter in Rammy for Tapas.

The butty shop next door is good too.
Aruzz on the list for next week.

forgot about the butty shop...only used it a few times
woman who runs it is the daughter of Ray who owned the chippy next door...he sold it to Tony about 12 years ago...big shoes to fill but Tony has done a good job so far
Aruzz is definitely worth a visit...the food is really stunning...ere's a teaser for you...
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Millom in Haslingden for curry

The Fish & Chip Co. recommended by Binners gets my vote. Good quality, cooked to order, cheap & massive portions. Locals seem to be aware of this as there was a massive queue last time I was in there.

Aruzz is definitely worth a visit...the food is really stunning...ere's a teaser for you...

Frozen chips on a plank? You'll end up with a table full of gravy. I'm out.

The Thai in Rammy is a little gem

Frozen chips on a plank?

fresh cut spuds

While this thread seems to have opened up into one about our favourite places to eat in the area, this is our favourite

[url= http://eagle-and-child.com ]The Eagle and Child[/url] has just re-opened after a refurb, is run by some great people (who Gonzy probably knows), and the food is spectacularly good, and all cooked with locally sourced stuff. Well worth a visit if you haven't already. The beer garden is bloody great, with a fantastic view of Holcombe Hill and the Tower

binners - you made me do some digging around to see who owned that place!
unfortunately i dont know the owner...but you should get to know him
knowing the owners of restaurants always gets you the best service and food 😉

I know him very well mate. He's a good mate of Mrs Binners, who he's done a lot of charity fundraising with (they do a lot of that at the E&C). So we do indeed get the best food and service

I've got some way to go before I'm as connected as you though, in the eateries of East Lancs 😀

Millom in Haslingden for curry

Nah, Mala in Holcombe is much betterer.

fresh cut spuds

Fair enough. Hard to tell from the photo.

just had a quick google of stubbins as my brother used own a business there....nice to see Pauls corner shop and jeans bakery still up and running...as i remember her cakes were really good 😆

ScottChegg - Mala is indeed bloody good. The India Lounge on Bolton Road West is also fantastic if you've not tried it.

Jesus! Looking at this thread with all the great places we've got too eat, its no wonder I'm such a fat sod! 😀

We're off to the Major tonight. Another great pub, that does get food. The landlord makes his own pies. The cheese and onion pies are bloody gorgeous!

I've got some way to go before I'm as connected as you though, in the eateries of East Lancs

if you ever go to bumbas or aruzz tell them you know me and theyll look after you....with any luck they may even encase your kebab/steak in lovely pastry 😆

i probably know who runs Mala too...it sounds familiar but i just cant quite place it yet

Mala is at the top of the Rake, across from the Shoulder of Mutton (which also does a bloody great Sunday lunch!)

+1 for Kans, great chippy and they do chinese too on the side

Mala is one of those places you go past on the bike at night; and immediately you will want a curry because it smells so good.

I didn't think Mala was all that, tbh. What's Sanmini like?