Delve restaurant in Delph, Saddleworth, has closed with immediate effect after being listed for sale earlier this year. Owner Jamie announced the closure on social media on March 18, 2026, citing personal and professional factors. The restaurant had previously appealed to customers about no-shows and cancellations in December 2025, reporting 50 missed bookings in one service. All suppliers and staff will be paid in full, and outstanding vouchers will be refunded or honored at the sister site Diggle Lock. The closure has prompted expressions of sadness from customers on social media.
Mabels restaurant in Royton has closed its Rochdale Road venue after announcing it will operate as a delivery-only dark kitchen. The family-run business cited rising costs and building issues beyond their control as reasons for the closure. The last day of trading at the physical location was Sunday March 15. Customers expressed disappointment with one calling the food 'delicious' and 'phenomenal' after a review by food blogger Peety Scranz. The business plans to continue operations through delivery and catering services from a non-prime location. Contact details remain available via Facebook.
Dinnerstone, a popular restaurant in Uppermill, Saddleworth, closed in early 2025 after operating for 20 years. The High Street property, which served as the restaurant's home, is now available to let for £72,000 per annum. The stone-built end-terrace building includes a basement, ground floor, and first floor, offering approximately 126 covers across two floors. Property company Fleurets is managing the letting on flexible, free-of-tie terms. The ground floor features an open-plan bar and dining area centred around a double-height space. Owner Charles Brierley still operates The White Hart at Lygate, another popular Oldham eatery.
Ian Howard, owner of That Wine Cellar in Delph, has announced the closure of his King Street shop on March 29, 2026, citing rising running costs and inability to commit to a new three-year lease. Howard, known locally as 'That Wine Fella', stated he has been 'broken' by the decision after three and a half years of trading. The business will continue online with subscriptions and events moving to other local venues. Howard received an 18-page email listing price increases from just one importer, making margins too small to justify a long-term lease commitment.