News: Roadhouse gets ready to reopen in Rotherham

After near neighbours Rancheros Bar and Grill announced plans to reopen its Rotherham restaurant, the operators of the Roadhouse Bar & Bottles are set to do the same.

Rothbiz has previously reported on how both venues posted in 2024 that they had closed in the Stag area for the "forseeable future" "due to circumstances outside of our control."

Roadhouse went on to open another micropub in a former opticians on Laughton Road in Dinnington but the Stag venues have remained closed.

Last week, a post on social media from Rancheros Rodízio Bar & Grill announced that they were getting ready to open on July 15.

Now, the operators of the Roadhouse have confirmed plans to reopen.

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A post on Facebook reads: "So the rumours are true, and we can finally confirm we got the keys back!

"The man in the red jumper [Chris Roadhouse, owner of Roadhouse Bar & Bottles] would like to welcome you all back.

"We're aiming for the pumps to be pouring by Friday the 18th of July, but watch this space for more updates and some special vip nights.

"Pub crawl between Dinnington and the Stag, anyone?

"Hoooooooray Rotherham!"

A craft beer specialist, Roadhouse originally opened in 2021 in the former supermarket store room at Stag Roundabout. It has hosted art events and live music and also operates as a bottle shop offering beers, wines and spirits.

Having signed a lease in 2019, operators found themselves locked out just before Valentine's Day with notices of peaceable re-entry by the landlord on display at both premises.

The property which contains both, 154 - 156 Wickersley Road, was listed for sale with Crosthwaite Commercial in October 2023, expecting offers around £350,000 for the freehold interest.

London-based The Bampton Property Group Limited, secured planning permission at the end of 2023 to refurbish the building, including a new pitched roof, demolition of first floor to the bar, and the replacement of first floor windows to the front elevation. It does not appear that the work has been carried out.

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News: Date revealed for Rancheros reopening in Rotherham

Operators of a popular Rotherham restaurant that has been closed for over a year have confirmed when it will reopen.

Rothbiz reported earlier this month on Rancheros Bar and Grill reactivating its social media accounts to announce that it would be firing up the grill.

The operators of Rancheros, and near neighbours, Roadhouse Bar & Bottles both posted in 2024 that they had closed their venues in the Stag area "due to circumstances outside of our control."

Roadhouse went on to open another micropub in a former opticians on Laughton Road in Dinnington but the Stag venues have remained closed.

A post on social media from Rancheros Rodízio Bar & Grill reads: "We are happy to announce that we are now working everyday getting ourselves ready to open our doors on 15th July at 5pm.

"We can’t thank you enough for your love and support."

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Activity has been taking place over recent weeks at the restaurant and operators have confirmed that the reopening will be at the same Wickersley Road unit.

Rancheros brought Brazilian and Latin cuisines to the borough, converting an empty retail unit into a restaurant and bar at Stag Roundabout. Opening when Covid-19 restrictions were still in place, the venue became a hit with TripAdvisor reviewers who made it the number one ranked restaurant in the town.

The restaurant was from Doncaster-based restaurant entrepreneur, Masud Rana, owner of La Boca and La Rustica in Doncaster town centre, and the La Fiesta tapas restaurant in Armthorpe. Whilst the Rotherham branch underwent a revamp in 2022, the Doncaster branch of Rancheros closed in 2023, within a year of opening.

A new company, Rancheros Rodizio Ltd, with a new director, was incorporated recently with Companies House.

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News: Rotherham restaurant announces reopening

A popular Rotherham restaurant, closed for over a year, has announced plans to reopen, setting tongues wagging amongst food fans.

A location has yet to be confirmed.

Rothbiz reported on a heart-breaking Valentine's Day for two popular Rotherham venues as they both announced shock closures at the same time in 2024.

The operators of Rancheros Bar and Grill and Roadhouse Bar & Bottles both posted that they had closed their venues in the Stag area "due to circumstances outside of our control."

Roadhouse has since opened in a former opticians on Laughton Road in Dinnington and now it looks like Rancheros is returning.

A post on social media from Rancheros Rodízio Bar & Grill reads: "The skewers are getting ready, the grill is heating up, and we can't wait to serve you that all-you-can-eat Brazilian flavour you’ve been missing. Rancheros is re-opening. Prepare your stomachs for this July!"

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The announcement comes a week after operators at another Rotherham favourite, The Big Smoke announced that they were closing with immediate effect, saying that its overheads and supplier costs had soared.

When asked if Rancheros would be taking on the Moorgate site, a quick reply came: "nope, we aren't" and instead operators said that they were "going home."

Rancheros brought Brazilian and Latin cuisines to the borough, converting an empty retail unit into a restaurant and bar at Stag Roundabout. Opening when Covid-19 restrictions were still in place, the venue became a hit with TripAdvisor reviewers who made it the number one ranked restaurant in the town.

The restaurant was from Doncaster-based restaurant entrepreneur, Masud Rana, owner of La Boca and La Rustica in Doncaster town centre, and the La Fiesta tapas restaurant in Armthorpe. Whilst the Rotherham branch underwent a revamp in 2022, the Doncaster branch of Rancheros closed in 2023, within a year of opening.

A new company, Rancheros Rodizio Ltd, with a new director, was incorporated last week with Companies House, with the same Wickersley Road address.

The reasons for the closures in Rotherham were not made public but notices of peaceable re-entry by the landlord were on display at the premises.

Leases often allow for landlords to take back possession of a property by physically entering it and changing the locks without court proceedings - if they think they have the right to do so - usually a breach of the lease by the tenant.

In 2023, The Bampton Property Group, secured planning permission for a scheme that involved a refurbishment of the 1960's building, including a new pitched roof, demolition of first floor to the public house, and the replacement of first floor windows to the front elevation.

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News: New Rotherham premises planned for Roadhouse

Craft beer specialist, Roadhouse, is moving ahead with plans to open in another location in Rotherham. It remains locked out by the landlords at its original site.

Rothbiz reported last month that both Roadhouse Bar & Bottles and Rancheros had announced that they had closed for the "forseeable future" and a notice of peaceable re-entry by the landlord was on display at the premises on Stag Roundabout.

An expansion into new premises was already being progressed by the Roadhouse team with a premises licence being recently secured for a former opticians on Laughton Road in Dinnington.

Now connected planning applications have been submitted for a change of use and new signage at the empty 1,600 sq ft unit.

The site is located close to the planned £11m regeneration scheme which is focusing on high quality place making to restore the cultural heart of the town centre, increase footfall, boost the local economy, and restore a sense of pride amongst the community.

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The application from Around our Gaf Ltd, trading as Roadhouse Bar & Bottles, would enable a change of use from Hudsons Opticians to licensed premises.

The premises licence, which has already been approved, is for opening hours of 11am and 11:15pm with the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between 11am and 11pm. As at the Stag premises, live music is permitted on Sunday afternoons.

Back at the orignal site, where Roadhouse opened in 2021 in the former supermarket store room, both the restaurant and bar remain closed.

The 13,926 sq ft property is owned by London-based The Bampton Property Group Limited, the company issuing the notice, and a ten year lease was signed for the restaurant and bar in 2019.

The group secured planning permission at the end of 2023 to refurbish the building, including a new pitched roof, demolition of first floor to the bar, and the replacement of first floor windows to the front elevation.

Approving the plans, offices at Rotherham Council said that the proposals would create "a pleasant modern appearance and significantly improve the overall streetscene and the setting of Stag Roundabout. The cladding along with the roof improvements will also improve the buildings insulation and help to reduce heating costs."

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News: Two popular Rotherham venues announce closure

It was a heart-breaking Valentine's Day for two popular Rotherham venues as they both announced shock closures at the same time.

Tonight, the shutters were down and the locks were bolted with no couples enjoying a romantic meal or sharing a drink.

The operators of Rancheros Bar and Grill posted on social media that it had closed "due to circumstances outside of our control," just hours after the operators of neighbouring Roadhouse Bar & Bottles posted the same.

Rancheros brought Brazilian and Latin cuisines to the borough, converting an empty retail unit into a restaurant and bar at Stag Roundabout. Opening when Covid-19 restrictions were still in place, the venue became a hit with TripAdvisor reviewers who made it the number one ranked restaurant in the town.

The restaurant is from Doncaster-based restaurant entrepreneur, Masud Rana, owner of La Boca and La Rustica in Doncaster town centre, and the La Fiesta tapas restaurant in Armthorpe. Whilst the Rotherham branch underwent a revamp in 2022, the Doncaster branch of Rancheros closed in 2023, within a year of opening.

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A message on the restaurant's Facebook page reads: "With a heavy heart, Rancheros Rodizio bar & grill will be closed for the forseeable future due to circumstances outside of our control.

"We would like to thank all our beautiful, supportive customers for being part of our extended family, providing such great times and unforgettable memories.

"Rest assured, all booked customers who paid a deposit will be contacted and reimbursed.

"We will continue to work hard in providing a community space to be enjoyed by all in the future.

"Watch this space for more updates!"

The announcement message is similar to that posted by the team at the Roadhouse, the bar which opened in 2021 in the former supermarket store room near to Rancheros.

The reasons for both closures have not been made public but a notice of peaceable re-entry by the landlord was on display at the restaurant premises.

Leases often allow for landlords to take back possession of a property by physically entering it and changing the locks without court proceedings - if they think they have the right to do so - usually a breach of the lease by the tenant.

The property which contains both, 154 - 156 Wickersley Road, was listed for sale with Crosthwaite Commercial in October 2023, expecting offers around £350,000 for the freehold interest.

The 13,926 sq ft property was owned by London-based The Bampton Property Group Limited, the same company issuing the notice this week, when a ten year lease was signed for the restaurant unit in 2019.

The notice shows that the operators of Rancheros and Roadhouse came together to create a company and that is who has the lease.

For the team at the Roadhouse, plans were already underway for another venture in the borough. A premises licence was recently secured for an empty former opticians on Laughton Road in Dinnington.

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News: Popular Rotherham restaurant to add cocktail bar as part of refurb

Rotherham’s number one restaurant, according to Trip Advisor, is set to celebrate its first anniversary by opening a cocktail bar area, following a short closure for refurbishment.

Rancheros Bar and Grill, based in the Stag area, is closing on July 17 for refurbishment to create a new cocktail bar and live music space and will reopen on July 22.

Masud Rana, owner of Rancheros and four Doncaster restaurants said: “When we opened Rancheros Bar and Grill – Rotherham, the world was still under various Covid 19 restrictions, and this meant that the restaurant didn’t get the opening we had planned.

“Despite this we have had a great first year in Rotherham and are proud to hold the Trip Advisor number one slot for restaurants in the town. This is down to the hard work of our fantastic team lead by Sam our general manager and Barbara our assistant general manager with the support of Samuel, Mauro and Fabio who have continued to provide great food with a quality service.

“It has been fantastic to meet new people, see new customers enjoying our unique dining experience with our Brazilian-inspired menu including many cuts of meats on skewers cooked above hot coals and carved tableside.

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“Our refurbishment will see the entrance area transformed into a new cocktail area, bar and nibbles space for people who don’t want to dine but just want to have a relaxing drink and small bite to eat.

“We are looking forward to reopening on July 22 when we’ll be celebrating our birthday with a new look menu with a variety of price options, moving away from the one set price and adding even more options for vegetarians and vegans.”

Masud, who started his restaurant career in London almost two decades ago, owns four eateries in the Doncaster - La Rustica Italian Restaurant in the city centre, La Fiesta Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Armthorpe, La Boca – an Argentinian inspired Steakhouse on Netherhall Road and the newly opened Rancheros Bar and Grill – Doncaster.

Said Masud: “Our 1st anniversary is a great chance for us to celebrate in style and to welcome new customers and to offer those who’ve visited us before something different.”

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News: New Rotherham restaurant getting ready to open

A new restaurant in Rotherham which had begun taking bookings for later this month has been forced to push back the opening due to new lockdown measures.

Rothbiz revealed in June who would be converting an empty retail unit into a restaurant and bar at Stag Roundabout.

Rancheros Rodízio Bar & Grill is set to bring Brazilian and Latin cuisines to the area.

The operators had only just announced an opening date when the Government confirmed that England would be going into a national lockdown, meaning that all restaurants would have to close until December.

An update on Facebook this week said: "From the Government's recent announcement, It is now clear that we will not be able to open our doors on 12th November. We will soon update you all with our statement. Keep in touch and we look forward to your continuing support."

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The new Rotherham restaurant is from Doncaster-based restaurant entrepreneur, Masud Rana, owner of La Boca and La Rustica in Doncaster town centre, and the La Fiesta tapas restaurant in Armthorpe.

Rodízio is an all-you-can-eat style of restaurant service in Brazilian restaurants. Meat waiters, called passadors, offer up a selection of cooked meats, often on the skewer. Diners use a green (por favor) and red card (obrigado) to indicate whether they want more food.

When it does open, Rancheros is set to offer lunchtime and evening buffets priced at £27.95 per person.

The website explains: "Our aim is to use the very best 28-day aged beef steak & marry it with other meat dishes – such as beef, pork, lamb, chicken & duck – to bring a taste sensation to the most discerning of palates.

"All our meat dishes will be prepared on a "churrasco" (barbecue) & will be delivered skewered on trollies to tables – at our guests request."

Alternative and vegetarian options are also set to be available and additional parking can be found at the nearby Herringthorpe Church.

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News: New Rotherham restaurant on the way

The recent Government announcement could not have come at a better time as recruitment begins for a new restaurant in Rotherham.

Rothbiz revealed at the end of last year that a lease had been signed that would see a large empty retail unit converted into a restaurant and bar at Stag Roundabout.

Rancheros Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant is set to bring Brazilian and Latin cuisines to the area.

Rodízio is an all-you-can-eat style of restaurant service in Brazilian restaurants. Meat waiters, called passadors, offer up a selection of cooked meats, often on the skewer. In some restaurants, diners use a green and red card to indicate whether they want more food.

Signs are that the new Rotherham restaurant is from Doncaster-based restaurant entrepreneur, Masud Rana, owner of La Boca and La Rustica in Doncaster town centre, and the La Fiesta tapas restaurant in Armthorpe.

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This month, the new venture began recruitment, starting with a head chef.

The job advert explains: "We are a brand new, soon to be opened, 140 seater Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant by the Stag Roundabout, Wickersley Road, Rotherham. The restaurant bar and reception area can hold up to 30 guests waiting to be seated.

"The restaurant kitchen is built on approximately an area of 1,000 sq m.

"Our guests will be served many different cuts of beef, lamb, duck, pork and chicken - all grilled on a churrasco grill which is then sliced and served at their table as many times as they request. There will be a large salad bar which guests will be encouraged to help themselves from, this can hold between 20 and 30 cold and hot dishes.

"Although we are a predominantly meat based restaurant we would like to offer an extensive Vegetarian and Vegan menu to appeal to a broader range of guests. We also want to consider our guests which may have medical dietary requirements and ensure that we cater with diversity and clarity.

"Our rodizio and salad menus will be offered at a transparent fixed price."

An opening date has not yet been confirmed.

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