Cemetery Hotel
📍 0.6 miles from Crown Oil Arena
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Cemetery Hotel is a historic pub located near Rochdale AFC's ground, making it a popular spot on matchdays. It offers a lively atmosphere, displays club memorabilia, and serves a selection of real ales and home-cooked food. The pub is known for its traditional Edwardian interior, recognized by CAMRA for its national historic importance. With its proximity to the stadium and welcoming environment, it's a favored choice for both home and away supporters.
Recent Fan Reviews
lovely, friendly bar staff and incredible food. the food from crossroads catering always has me coming back for more. wouldn’t recommend anywhere else in rochdale for a good meal :)
Outstanding food & atmosphere at The Cemetery Pub, Rochdale Absolutely superb meal at The Cemetery Pub in Rochdale — one of the best dining experiences I’ve had locally in a long time. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, relaxed and welcoming. The pub strikes that perfect balance between traditional and modern: full of character but still stylish and comfortable. The staff were genuinely friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and made us feel looked after from start to finish. Now for the food — simply excellent. Every dish was beautifully presented and clearly made with quality ingredients and real care. The menu has something for everyone, but it’s elevated far beyond standard pub fare. Portions were generous, flavours were spot-on, and everything came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can tell there’s a real pride in the kitchen here. Whether you’re going for a relaxed lunch, a family meal, or a special evening out, this place delivers on all fronts: food, service, and atmosphere. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out. Highly recommended — we’ll 100% be back. 👏🍽️
kitchen has recently been taken over by the cross roads catering , great service , fab food , good price! Nachos - pulled pork- freshly made! Good portion! Tasted amazing! Prawn starter - large Prawns , lovely sauce! Sunday roast- been to other roast recently in the area, tasted so much better and well presented. Cheese and onion pie - Freshly made! Large portion and the best chips! Deserts also fantastic!
Great pub with great heart! The rustic feel takes you back to times of yesteryear. The staff are fantastic and attentive. The beer selection (especially on cask) is fantastic. But over all I’m always most impressed by the atmosphere with all the customers and staff getting involved in all that’s going on! Well worth an out of the way visit
I attended here following a funeral and it was spotlessly clean, staff were incredibly kind and friendly and the food we got for the wake was delicious I used the bathroom and was blown away by the fact that ladies bathrooms had a range a of free sanitary products in each stall it's the small things that make a big difference!