Business Details
Your Trusted Carvery Restaurant in Bacup
Rose N Bowl stands as Rossendale's longest-established carvery, serving generations of diners with traditional, high-quality meals. Renowned for hosting the World Gravy Wrestling Championships for 16 consecutive years, we combine culinary excellence with unique entertainment. Our venue offers a vibrant atmosphere where guests enjoy freshly prepared carvery dishes daily. We provide flexible dining options, including breakfast, lunch, and evening carvery specials, alongside crown green bowling packages for social and corporate events. With a commitment to hospitality, we cater for groups up to 120 people, ensuring memorable experiences through food and recreation.Our menu features classic British fare, from roast meats to Lancashire hot pot, alongside vegetarian and halal options. We prioritise convenience with buffet collections, deliveries, and full-service catering for events. Located in Stacksteads, Bacup, we remain a cornerstone of local dining culture while embracing evolving customer needs. Our team maintains rigorous standards in food preparation and service, reflecting decades of community trust. Whether visiting for a casual meal or a themed event, guests benefit from our dedication to quality ingredients and warm, attentive hospitality.
Services
Carvery Meals
Bowling Packages
Buffet Catering
Breakfast Service
Event Catering
Vegetarian Options
Halal Catering
Dessert Selection
Beverage Service
Group Dining
Highlights and features
- We've served quality carvery meals in Rossendale since 1870
- Hosts of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships for 16 consecutive years
- Offer crown green bowling packages with food and drink combinations
- Provide halal and gluten-free catering options with advance notice
- Capable of catering events for up to 120 guests with dedicated service
Services
Carvery Meals
Our traditional carvery serves freshly roasted meats with seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire puddings daily. Guests select from multiple meat options and accompaniments prepared using family recipes. The service operates during lunch and early evening hours, offering excellent value for money.
Bowling Packages
Crown green bowling packages include food and drink combinations for groups. Packages start at 27 per person, featuring tea/coffee, sandwiches, chips, and two-course or three-course carvery options. Ideal for social gatherings and corporate team-building activities in a unique setting.
Buffet Catering
Hot and cold buffet options available for events with minimum quantities. Menus include roast meats, vegetarian dishes, salads, and desserts. Prices start at 8.20 per head with delivery and service options. Halal and gluten-free alternatives available at small premium.
Breakfast Service
Full English breakfasts and lighter options served during morning hours. The standard breakfast includes bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, beans, fried bread, and toast. Additional items like bacon sandwiches and bar snacks available separately.
Themed Events
Hosts the annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships and seasonal events like Christmas buffets. Combines competitive entertainment with special dining experiences. Attracts visitors from across the UK while maintaining regular restaurant operations.
Questions
What makes The Rose 'N' Bowl unique?
We combine traditional British carvery meals with the world-famous Gravy Wrestling Championships, offering both culinary excellence and unique entertainment in a historic setting.
Do you cater for large groups?
Yes, we accommodate up to 120 guests with bespoke bowling packages and buffet catering options available for both hot and cold service formats.
Are special dietary requirements available?
We provide halal and gluten-free options with advance notice, plus vegetarian alternatives across our buffet and carvery menus.
What are your opening hours?
We serve daily from 5:00 PM to 11:45 PM, offering lunch, early evening carvery specials, and late-night refreshments during event periods.
Can I book for the Gravy Wrestling Championships?
Event tickets include meal packages and are available seasonally. We recommend early booking as these themed nights attract significant interest locally and nationally.
Do you offer takeaway services?
We provide buffet collections for events, but our carvery meals are primarily served in our dining areas to ensure optimal presentation and temperature.
Reviews (7)
Becky Boo
Dec 30, 2021
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Came during Christmas for a family get together, the pub is clean, staff are welcoming, the carvery was lovely with plenty of selection. Family enjoyed it, will return.
Anna Heart
Dec 23, 2021
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I love this place its like home away from home, Jon the chef is epic a real legend and his wife Carol really make you feel welcome the food is amazing highly recommend
Ant Lawton
Dec 19, 2021
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Fantastic pub. Great carvery my kids and family loved there Yorkshire pudding. And great meats... Lovely selection of deserts too. Well worth a visit.
Janet O'Neill
Nov 18, 2021
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Just had an absolutely superb meal at the Rose 'n' Bowl. Delicious food and you can enjoy as much as your belly can handle! Wonderful team too, so friendly. Can't wait to return!
Adele Walsh
Nov 11, 2021
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Carvery excellent as always, servlce great and friendly. Most enjoyable Sunday tea throughly recommend you to everyone thankyou.
Harley Harrison
Sep 17, 2021
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By far the best carvery i've ever had, meat was perfectly cooked, juicy and good sized portions, yorkshire puddings were amazing too. Really nice atmosphere, delicious food and great staff, will definitely be going again soon.
Frankie Yates
Jul 20, 2021
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I went here tonight for my parents anniversary. Amazing from start to finish! The staff were very friendly, professional and accomdating. I wasn't expecting to have much choice being gluten intolerant but nearly everything on the carvery was gluten free. The chef even went our his way to make gluten free gravy and Yorkshire puddings for me. The staff were amazing. All very attentive, friendly and professional. The food was very nice especially the ham on the carvery and the gluten free carrot cake. The whole place had a really friendly warm vibe, made even better by the fact the chef himself came
