11th Jun 2025
Roam Café Bistro has been awarded “Best Local Business” in this year’s Pride of Houghton Awards. Opened in March 2024, at The Farmstead Linmere, Roam has grown a loyal customer base amongst residents, from across the region, and wider.
The awards, hosted at the Houghton Regis Memorial Hall each year, saw the first win for a business located at Linmere, marking an important milestone for everyone connected to the new development.
The Pride of Houghton Awards panel described why Roam was awarded this year’s prize:
Since opening its doors, ROAM has become a shining example of what a local business can and should be—community-focused, welcoming, and driven by passion and purpose. ROAM isn’t just a place to eat and drink—it’s a warm, creative space where friendships are made, ideas are shared, and everyone feels at home.
The team consistently goes above and beyond to create an inclusive environment, supporting local makers and artists, hosting events, and providing a platform for the community to connect.
Their commitment to sustainability, local sourcing, and high-quality service sets a gold standard in independent business. Whether it’s their friendly service, thoughtful menu, or support for local initiatives, ROAM’s impact on the town is felt far beyond its walls.
For its outstanding contribution to the community, dedication to local culture and wellbeing, and for being a true heart of Houghton Regis, I wholeheartedly nominate ROAM Cafe Bistro for the Best Local Business award.
Roam’s Rob Stanners (L), joins the photo call during the ceremony.
The Linmere Team send our congratulations to the Roam team and echo the comments of the Pride of Houghton panel. We wish them all the success in growing the Café and helping to establish The Farmstead as a destination venue for the region.
Linmere is designed to be a place for communities that embraces the natural environment, and where all generations can enjoy a great quality of life. This exciting new collection of leafy and walkable neighbourhoods, situated north of Houghton Regis Bedfordshire, located close to M1 Junction 11a. Nestled into verdant surroundings, its first homes completed and inhabited in 2021. The Land Trust will maintain and preserve these spaces on behalf of Houghton Regis Management Company.
