A gastro pub famed for its ambience and situated less than an hour away from Manchester has been named the recipient of a top food award.
The Coach at Edenfield, located in the heart of Rossendale near Bury and Rochdale, has received a prestigious Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes award from the team behind the Good Food Awards.
The recognition is bestowed upon the restaurants, bars and pubs that ‘excel in food quality, service and value’ - and celebrate the teams involved in masterfully creating each dish at the places honoured.
Located in Edenfield, the Lancashire gastro pub is a popular spot for walkers of the nearby Edenfield Waterfall and Dearden Clough, and its recent win joins a list of previous accolades earnt by The Coach team.
Last month, The Coach at Edenfield was also recognised by TripAdvisor as part of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024 - which honours the top-rated places on the platform.
Situated within one of only two surviving public houses in the village of Rossendale, the quaint pub serves a range of brunch dishes, breakfasts and traditional meals, sourced using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local sustainable farms.
Its menu, which regularly rotates, has featured the likes of pork and black pudding bon-bons, mushroom stroganoff, a 'soon-to-be-world-famous' cheese and onion pie and the show-stopping The Coach breakfast - consisting of two slices of bacon, Cumberland sausage, sautéed mushrooms, tomato, beans, eggs and toasted homemade bloomer.
Co-owner and publican Dan Wilcock said of what makes the pub special: “Our youthful, accommodating team offer friendly and ultra-efficient service. Offering a menu derived from Modern British cuisine with our signature twist, our country gastro pub oozes ambience soaked up by the local community”.
And speaking about the recognition from the Good Food Awards, which comes following customer feedback, votes and online reviews, Dan added: “As a hub for Edenfield’s residents and a destination for many from further afield, The Coach brings a warm sense of welcome to all its guests.
“We thank each and every one of them for their continued support and are overwhelmed by their input into gaining this award! I’m so proud of the efforts from the whole team and want to personally thank everyone that cast a vote in our favour!”
Joint co-owner Marc Beeston also said: “We’ve worked exceedingly hard over the last six years to offer the immediate community not only exceptional food, local ale but a friendly space to work, chat, relax and enjoy themselves.
“This recognition makes the tough job worth every second, especially in these difficult times. We can’t thank our guests enough for thinking of us – not to mention the hard work of our team for getting us to where we are. Next stop is the Michelin Star!”
The Coach at Edenfield is on 163 Market Street, Edenfield, Rossendale, BL0 0HJ.
