About Rivington Pike Snack Shack
Rivington Pike Snack Shack is a cafe on George's Ln in Bolton, on the way up to Rivington Pike. The counter serves hot Carrs pies, pasties, and sausage rolls, alongside hot chocolates with marshmallows, coffees, and ice cream. It opens daily, daytime only, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis at the counter, with no reservations. A few outdoor seats let walkers eat on site, and dogs are welcome at the shack, making it a stop that suits those out with their pets. Contactless payment is accepted. The postcode leads directly to the door, useful for anyone heading up to the Pike on foot.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, Carrs pies and pasties, hot chocolate with trimmings and friendly dogs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, Carrs pies and pasties, hot chocolate with trimmings and friendly dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the coffee, calling it excellent, lovely and cheap while prices have gone up elsewhere. Close behind are the hot Carrs pies, pasties and sausage rolls, which several describe as welcome on a cold or rainy climb up Rivington Pike. Hot chocolates with all the trimmings and white chocolate chip ice cream also earn mentions. The view and the friendly dogs, some with bow ties, come up repeatedly, and one reviewer describes it as doggy heaven for two dogs mixing with other dogs after a morning walk. Staff and owners are called lovely, welcoming and helpful, even when busy. One reviewer finds the food choices basic but says the quality is there, and another expects it to get busy on good weather weekends. The recurring picture is walkers and cyclists stopping partway up, a hot drink and a pasty in hand, with a marshmallow or two dropped for the dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the coffee, calling it excellent, lovely and cheap while prices have gone up elsewhere. Close behind are the hot Carrs pies, pasties and sausage rolls, which several describe as welcome on a cold or rainy climb up Rivington Pike. Hot chocolates with all the trimmings and white chocolate chip ice cream also earn mentions. The view and the friendly dogs, some with bow ties, come up repeatedly, and one reviewer describes it as doggy heaven for two dogs mixing with other dogs after a morning walk. Staff and owners are called lovely, welcoming and helpful, even when busy. One reviewer finds the food choices basic but says the quality is there, and another expects it to get busy on good weather weekends. The recurring picture is walkers and cyclists stopping partway up, a hot drink and a pasty in hand, with a marshmallow or two dropped for the dogs.
Featured reviews
- DailyRides
“The coffee here is excellent and still cheap when everywhere else it has gone up. The Pies are good too. The staff are beyond nice and helpful. You will never be disappointed here with anything”
- Traveling Biker
“Lovely ice cream (white choc chip) definitely recommend great view very peaceful”
- Julian Wright
“Really good coffee and fantastic view. Always friendly dogs there to make a fuss of and the service is very good. Highly recommend a visit”
- Jill Lowe
“2/3 of the way up to the top of Rivvie Pike, on George’s Lane, what a welcome sight! Hot Carrs sausages rolls and pasties. And the view… don’t even. Just fantastic!”
- Rachael Hill
“Oh what a welcome sight was the Pike Snack Shack. First time at Rivington and we stumbled across here on a cold and icy day (Thurs 2/1). Staff were lovely and welcoming, despite being busy. We had 5 hot chocolates with all the trimmings and 2 coffees for around £23. The hot chocolates were amazing and just what we needed to finish the climb. We were greeted by the best dressed pooches with their bow ties on (who love a fallen marshmallow or two). Highly recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Free parking lot
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 1
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Cafes near Rivington Pike Snack Shack
- Victoria Sandwich4.6561.1 mi£1–15
breakfast, coffee and hot drinks, cakes and sponges
- Thyme4.52461.1 mi£10–20Reservations
afternoon tea for large groups, halloumi avocado smash bagel, fresh bread and local produce
- CAFE BRAMBLES4.31191.2 miDelivery
breakfast barm, full English breakfast, vegetarian breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington Pike Snack ShackOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.7466 | — | £15–30 | coffee, Carrs pies and pasties, hot chocolate with trimmings |
| Victoria Sandwich | 4.656 | 1.1 mi | £1–15 | breakfast, coffee and hot drinks, cakes and sponges |
| ThymeReservations | 4.5246 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea for large groups, halloumi avocado smash bagel, fresh bread and local produce |
| CAFE BRAMBLESDelivery | 4.3119 | 1.2 mi | — | breakfast barm, full English breakfast, vegetarian breakfast |
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