The Best Restaurants in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

I recently visited the Staff of Life for Sunday roast, having moved to the area and been on the hunt for the best one around. After trying several places and feeling let down, this pub finally delivered on the high praise I’d heard. The roast dinner was delicious —especially the rich, flavorful gravy. Portions were generous, and the cozy, traditional English pub atmosphere, complete with a welcoming fire, made the experience even better. The staff were friendly and made me feel right at home. They also offer tasty starters and desserts. I’ll definitely be coming back!

100% guaranteed a delicious, mouth watering meal; no one leaves hungry. This time we had lamb from the specials board, and Cola-BBQ ribs (and look at the size of them!!) Great selection of drinks on tap. Staff always friendly and efficient. I personally haven't stayed in the rooms, but family have, who say they are fabulous with great hospitality. Always a lovely night out!!

Friendly service and great food. Proper Yorkshire sized portions (you won’t leave feeling hungry). But also fabulous quality for the price. 10/10 would visit again.

🌟 Dog Friendly 🌟The staff at the Staff of Life were attentive the moment we stepped through the door. Helpful accommodating & warm. Charming interior & delicious food options. Would happily eat here again.

We are on Holiday and found a lovely cafe. Staff so friendly coffee just delicious and as for the food ...oh wow absolutely yummy. I had the Persian breakfast and it was a taste sensation. Highly recommend this little gem in hebden bridge. We will visit again. thank you for making us so welcome.

Delicious food with lots of vegan options. Lovely staff. We really enjoyed the lentil soup with fresh bread, orange chocolate cake & fresh men teas. Portions are large & prices very reasonable 😋

Everything about this place was wonderful, the food, atmosphere and the owner and waitresses. When we arrived they had already closed the kitchen but made an exception for us, talk about quality customer service 😄 , the owner came up to us and was a genuinely nice guy. The food was sooo good and the tea and baklava amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough. 10/10.

Tasty, all in view costed £30 or so, no complaints.

Really great food. Tasty and satisfying. Great flavor and portions. Enjoy coming here for some good local food and pints. My only complaint is that I wish I felt more welcome. I can feel a little unwelcome or like a stranger rather than a customer.

Fabulous food and plenty of choice...lovely well cooked veg on the side. Big portions and good prices. Delicious 😋

Booked a table for 4 on Saturday afternoon, we're advised by a friend to try the lamb and mint pudding and it did not disappoint it was excellent as usual. Good service good food and great price. A local pub well worth a visit

Lovely place. Small but very functional. Food hot and good portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had the roast beef dinner, lots of beef a bit disappointed by frozen roast potatoes and yourshires but otherwise very nice.

Second year running our work team has had Christmas dinner at Hardies and we’re not looking to go anywhere else! Food is straightforward but delicious and beautifully cooked - sometimes traditional Christmas dinners in pubs and bars can be disappointing but they really know how to cook there! Great value drinks too and fab cocktails. The pornstar martini especially good. Service was efficient and relaxed and the staff are genuinely warm and lovely. We’ll be back!

Generous portions of lovely food. The Peppered Beef was wonderful. Service very considerate. If back in the area we will definitely visit again.

Absolutely fantastic food, all 6 of us commented how nice everything was, great variety! Service was excellent 👌 Will definitely be back to try again 🤩⭐️

Great food and price, would return!

It's quite fun, but the lack of floor staff when it gets busy means you should be ready to bide your time. The spicier dishes seemed to be all burn for little flavour, but we still had a good meal

Great Sunday evening open mic night pleasant atmosphere listening to bands whilst having a tasty Thai curry

Casta decided to finish off his day in Toddy with a visit to this bar cum restaurant. The restaurant is upstairs, the ground floor is a bar with three real ales on handpump. Had a pint of local brewery Eagles Crag Pale Eagle. Good bar.

We had a wonderful, delicious meal and the service (Angie) was impeccable- we had a party 9 and she was friendly, efficient & so helpful in splitting our bill for us!! The food is SPICY so make sure you request mild if you aren’t up for it! We had the papaya salad & Green Curry with Tofu and sticky rice!

Great food, great atmosphere, and lovely staff. T was very helpful with recommendations and good craic! 10/10 would certainly recommend!

One of the best meals I have ever had. South Indian Garlic chicken, asked for it hot and the chef duly obliged. Lovely ambiance and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back. What a find!!!

Nice restaurant, great food and reasonable prices. The only negative was the service. Although the restaurant was only half full it took 15 minutes for us to get drinks. At the end of the meal no one came to collect our money, we had to take it to the bar. The manager needs to give the staff a shake up as otherwise everything was great.

This was the first time we have eaten food from this restaurant and we are very impressed! The whole meal (takeaway) was delicious and very well presented - the Haddock Achari was excellent! - as soon as we opened it we were met with lovely fragrant and fresh aromas - there was plenty of fish and fresh ingredients - but none of the gloopy sauce usually served in Indian takeaways. Everything else was perfect too - we will definitely be back - we would say it is the best takeaway in Todmorden by far! 👍

Been twice in the past couple of months because the food is absolutely gorgeous! The food is fresh and very tasty, I had the butter chicken and it's so so good. It's a relaxed atmosphere and great for having a catch up with my best friend. And the staff are lovely, very friendly! I really hope this place gets the business it deserves. I don't live local, visiting family, but I will definitely return when I can.

I have never liked any of the curries in restaurants or takeaways in Todmorden or Calderdale to fair . I always go to a certain restaurant in Manchester or make my own. Last night I was so happy with my beautiful curry and rice, we ordered two different ones and some small plates. The highway reminded me of a beautiful curry I had at a wedding once and the rice flavoured with cloves ,just perfect . I can’t wait to try some more. Thankyou for a wonderful meal

Didn't eat in, got a takeaway. Food was amazing! Had curry, chips, starters, poppadoms, chapati and they were all cooked to perfection. Best curry in town now. The only downside was they didn't update the status so we didn't know when it was ready.

Lovely inn with good beers and excellent food served in a relaxed atmosphere with interesting jugs hung from the ceiling beams.

Really good food. Plenty of seating outside and inside. Great location for a stop off for food and drink if you are hiking too.

I was brought here as a child, first time back as an adult. The sun was shining and there was plenty of parking and outside tables, so that's what I took. Fantastic position in the middle of nowhere, the roads are taxing but a delight, you need to keep your eye in front and be courteous. Back to the food, cannot fault it in any way, the portions are large and you are not left wanting. They are dog friendly and even made a special order of two boiled eggs for my (borrowed) dog as he has a restricted diet. The service was very quick and always with a smile. I would recommend booking ahead as it is very popular. You are just 5mins walk to the start of a path to Studley Pike affording fantastic views over the Todmorden valleys. A special mention to the Cumberland sausage especially made for them, with mustard mash, veg and gravy, superb!

We visited to watch an Amateur Wrestling League who were performing in the function room beyond the bar! The venue is a cool converted mill and is deceptively hidden at first glance (until you realise where the entrance is on your first visit) They serve Bumbu, which is one of the best alcohols and seldom found outside of Weatherspoons so 10/10 for that alone!

Cheap drink worth a look went try food some time

Very nice and trendy bar with brilliant function room and indoor garden area Great beer and friendly service Daughter just had her wedding function, absolutely fantastic venue and staff very helpful