Local Dining
Whether its a private chef, a cafe in walking distance, pub grub or a high end restaurant you are looking for Saddleworth has it all to offer. We’ve compiled a list of a few of our favourites below:
We pride ourselves on providing a complimentary welcome pack, included in your stay. These are made up mostly from locally sourced produce, put together by a local grocery shop. Any other essentials you need can be bought from the local Tesco’s 5 minutes’ walk from the house.
Local produce
Local to Greenfield
Harrop’s Butchers located at the bottom of Kinders Lane in the centre of Greenfield. They sell meats, fruits & veg, pies, and hot and cold take-a-way sandwiches.
The Old Cobblers is a shop selling craft beer, fine wines, quality coffee, and luxury food items including cheese, cakes, and preserves.
Alberti’s Greengrocer located in Uppermill, supply fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, and baked goods like pies, quiche, and breads. You can also stock up on more of those delicious Flitcroft brownies here!
Private Chefs
Andy Watsons Secret Square:
Andy is very flexible, being able to deliver a number of different services. Whether that’s a beautifully prepared meal chef style, tapas, sharing platters, buffet, BBQ, or meal preps with his Square Meals, whatever you need. He is also great with his play list and creating a fun Secret Square experience.
Local Restaurants, Pubs & Cafes
The Clarence, Greenfield is dog friendly, serving great food.
180 Chew Valley Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7DD | 01457 820 200
Weaver and Wilde – 42 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HA.
The Farrars Arms Grasscroft is a dog friendly pub 25 minutes walk from the cottage. Serving pizzas along with various food and drinks.
56 Oldham Rd, Grasscroft, Oldham OL4 4HL | 01457 873 842
Visit their website: thefarrarsarms.co.uk
Sorella, based in Uppermill. This is a fantastic little Italian., recently expanded and refurbished. It is a sought-after place in Saddleworth for many. Great if you are wanting a special lunch or evening meal for celebrations. The food is fantastic and the décor would give any high end restaurant in Manchester some competition.
38 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR | 01457 877 477
Visit their website here: sorellauppermill.co.uk
Kobe is a beautifully designed, modern coffee shop by day. It’s great for breakfast/brunch and lunch options. They serve great coffee and cakes. Dogs are welcome.
By night, Kobe has recently opened as an Asian style sushi restaurant. Based on the popular restaurant chain, ‘The Ivy’. If you are wanting something a little different I would highly recommend here.
36 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR | 01457 761 861
Coffee website: kobecoffee.co.uk | Pan Asia website: kobeasia.co.uk
Dinnerstones is a beautifully decorated, Italian style restaurant, cocktail and wine bar. It always has a great atmosphere and gets very busy. Booking in advance advised where possible.
99-101 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6BD | 01457 604 800
Visit their website here: dinnerstone.co.uk
The Waggon in Uppermill has great food and some dog friendly seating. They also do a great selection or real ales.
Waggon Inn, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR | 01457 879 106
Visit their website here: thewaggoninn.co.uk
HEI HEI in Uppermill is a posh Chinese takeaway. Good quality. Opposite the Museum car park.
26 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HX | 01457 878 487
Visit their website here: heiheieaterie.co.uk
The Shalimar in Uppermill is an Indian restaurant or takeaway. Not dog friendly.
103-107 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6BD | 01457 872 576
Visit their website here: shalimaruppermill.co.uk
LAL QUILA in Mossley is another Indian restaurant or takeaway. Good food. Not dog friendly.
Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 9DT | 01457 839 666
ABACCO in Uppermill is open from 7am to 11pm. Outside on the covered heated terrace is dog friendly. You can book a table. It’s a must to visit here. Feels very Mediterranean and has a lovely atmosphere. Best coffee around. They do food and lovely pizzas, great cakes, salads, sharing platters and more. Walk from the cottage 20 minutes.
73a High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AP | 01457 810 218
Visit their website here: caffegrandeabaco.com
ALBION TAP bar opposite ABACCO is dog friendly. They also have a great gin bar and local ales.
72 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AW | 01457 870 770
THE WHITE HART at Lydgate is dog friendly in the Brasserie only. They also offer fine dining in their restaurant. This is a short drive or a 45 minute walk from the cottage.
51 Stockport Rd, Lydgate, Oldham OL4 4JJ | 01457 872 566
Visit their website here: thewhitehart.co.uk
The Swan in Dobcross is dog friendly. Situated in a quaint little village square. A lovely pub for a drink or food. You can walk up Nicker Brow from The Limekiln Cafe Dobcross.
1 The Square, Dobcross, Oldham OL3 5AA | 01457 873 451
The Navigation in Dobcross. A great little pub with great food, be sure to book in advance.
21-23 Wool road, Dobcross, Oldham OL3 5NS | 01457 872 418
The Limekiln Cafe on the canal in Dobcross is dog friendly. They do great lunch time food and have great vegan options. Booking advised as it gets very busy, but they do manage to seat most walk ins. Walk from the cottage 30 minutes along the canal.
Wool Rd, Dobcross, Oldham OL3 5NS | 01457 871 051
Grandpa Greens Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour is on the canal in Diggle. They specialise in ice cream, serving their own made Grandpa Greens. This is a must for a fab breakfast or lunch. They also have a dog menu! Walk from the cottage in an hour, all the way up the canal to Diggle.
Greens Bistro & Parlour is a brand new establishment in Uppermill park. This is their second restaurant, it is a very modern, state of the art bistro/cafe in the centre of Uppermill. They offer the best locally made ice creams, a great selection of brunch and lunch options too.
Ward Ln, Diggle, Oldham OL3 5JT | 01457 872 547
Visit their website here: grandpagreenes.co.uk
The Junction at Denshaw is dog friendly, lovely, homely pub atmosphere with a great interior. This is a car ride away.
2 Rochdale Rd, Denshaw, Oldham OL3 5SE | 01457 874 265
Visit their website here: thejunctioninndenshaw.com
The Printers at Denshaw. This has recently been renovated inside and out to a great standard. The food is great with a varied menu. Be sure to book as its very popular with locals, especially at weekends. Dog Friendly.
20 Oldham Rd, Denshaw, Oldham OL3 5SN | 01457 874 248
Visit their website here: theprintersdenshaw.co.uk
The Church Inn Uppermill, is a great family pub up in the hills above Uppermill, the perfect for stop off place for a walk in the picturesque hills of Saddleworth. There are various routs to the pub but a great one is though the valley, get here by walking up the bridlepath towards Ryefields Drive. At the end of Ryefields drive, go through a gate and carry on walking up through the fields. If you aim for the church in the distance you will find your way through styles and little paths leading up the church. A great walk back would be via the Pots and Pans memorial. Refer to the local walks and area document for directions. You can get back down Pots and Pans on the other side and come back into Greenfield.
Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW | 01457 820 902
Visit their website here: churchinnsaddleworth.co.uk
The Old Bell in Delph offers fine dining and bar meals and is famous for its 1000 types of gin and featured in The Times. They literally started the Gin revolution. After they became famous for their gin bar, all the other pubs and bars in the area started to offer great choices of gins which then spread to Manchester and then the UK.
Huddersfield Rd, Delph, Oldham OL3 5EG | 01457 870 130
Visit their website here: theoldbellinn.co.uk
The Bank in Delph is a nice wine bar and they do food. Recently voted as being No6 in the UK for a Sunday Roast.
15 King St, Delph, Oldham OL3 5DL | 01457 321 586
Visit their website here: thebankdelph.co.uk
Lu’s Place in Meltham is a 20-minute drive away but there is a lovely walk around the Meltham Mills Reservoir or at Jolly Dolly Falls. NEW since March 2022 and dog, horse, or bike friendly. Really cool place!
Unit Q1, Gate 1, Meltham Mills Industrial Estate, Holmfirth HD9 4DS | 01484 850 050
Visit their website here: lusplace.co.uk