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Best British restaurants nearby. Discover the best British food in Bolton. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for British restaurants near you.. Bolton (/ˈbɒltən/ ( listen) or locally [ˈbɜʏtn̩]) is a town in Greater Manchester in North West England. A former mill town, Bolton has been a production centre for textiles since Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century, introducing a wool and cotton-weaving tradition. The urbanisation and development of the town largely coincided with the introduction of textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution. Bolton was a 19th-century boomtown, and at its zenith in 1929 its 216 cotton mills and 26 bleaching and dyeing works made it one of the largest and most productive centres of cotton spinning in the world. The British cotton industry declined sharply after the First World War, and by the 1980s cotton manufacture had virtually ceased in Bolton.
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10. Rivington Hall Barn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By KathrynR1279
Went for a drink after our walk to Rivington Pike. Lovely, clean place for something to drink. Also a great selections of foods, drinks & ice cream outside.Very clean and spacious inside the hall
9. The Toby Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
We are a family run restaurant and pub. Beautifully located in the Broadhead Valley with panoramic views across the West Pennine Moors, we have been cooking here since 1987. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food which is made fresh everyday. Our d
Reviewed By JJWN9
This restaurant is always the first I recommend to anyone. 1. Outstanding food.2. Great price for the quality and portion size.3. Excellent staff - manager makes you feel very welcome. This place is a hidden gem!
8. The Cherry Tree at Blackrod
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1518 reviews
The Cherry Tree at Blackrod is a Bustling Restaurant in Bolton, near Chorley Lancashire. Offering Fine Wines, Cask Beers & Modern British Dining. A family owned restaurant and bar that provides classic British cooking with a warm, friendly and personal se
Reviewed By diane B
My Husband & I received some vouchers for The Cherry Tree as wedding presents after me recently raving about how nice it was when we visited a few weeks ago. This visit was quite different. The food was of the same excellent standard as our last visit (I would definitely recommend the black pudding scotch egg) but the treatment from the staff wasnt! We were advised 3 times before we had even ordered drinks that we only had 2 hours at the table. I dont think telling guests this many times is very welcoming when they have only just entered the restaurant!Having visited hundreds of restaurants in the past I have never been given a timescale of how long to take eating and drinking as a paying customer.It was quite off putting and I'm not sure I'd rush back again purely because of this.Hello Diane B, Thank you very much for your recent review of the Cherry Tree. We are sorry your experience didnât match your expectations 100% this time. As you can see from our reviews we pride ourselves on giving only the best customer experience possible. Please trust that we have taken your constructive comments on board and we are working on improving our guest experience. Please contact our customer relations manager on [email protected] We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.Best regards, the Cherry Tree team.
7. Taste Of Greece
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Joy6976
Tried this quaint little place after seeing it on TripAdvisor.Restaurant is small with a small menu too. No complaints from me and everything was clean and tidy.We went for the Yeeros which I guess is similar Gyros. It came in reasonable time as everything was cooked fresh. It tasted delicious and now we know where to go when we want a nice quick authentic Greek snack.Thanks Taste if Greece!
6. Nick's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By ClintBolton
We were celebrating a special occasion and from the reviews I had read, I selected Nicks as the place to celebrate. I had always wanted to dine here due to it's great reputation amongst Boltonions.We admittedly booked late and weren't surprised to be led out of the main dining area and up the stairs to the smaller dining area which some would say is more intimate, others less atmospheric.I don't really care how a restaurant looks as the food should always be the star. However, the tables were very cheap looking with faux wood on the surface. There was a collection of seemingly unused wooden boards stacked against the fire exit, which was rather alarming. The menu was chalked onto the black boards on the wall and we were both somewhat taken aback by the prices. The dishes appeared to be about £5 more than the average restaurant. I told myself that this wasn't an average restaurant and the quality of the food would shine through. My partner started with the scallops and I the tandoori chicken. The scallops were good, the chicken was a very small portion and rather dry. Not one for normally choosing steaks at a restaurant, I opted for the fillet steak as I thought that for nearly £29, it had to be a fantastic piece of meat. My partner chose the seabass.I'm a bit of a steak connoisseur and when my plate arrived I could see that this piece of meat was overcooked. I pressed it and there was no give in it and it was bone dry. It certainly didn't feel medium. Cutting into it left me with no doubt that I would be sending it back. It wasn't right.It was also small and I couldn't understand how it was priced so highly. I have seen far better quality at local supermarkets and can cook a steak far better than that. My partner tried a mouthful and actually spat it out into a serviette saying it was unpleasant. I sent it back.My partner enjoyed the fish but ate two of the accompanying chips and half of a roast potato. Even after craving carbs all week, she didn't eat anymore, reporting that the chips were greasy and the potatoes obviously cooked from frozen and having an awful taste. I agreed. The waitress brought my steak back and it had now been cut in half. She said that the chef had informed her that it was cooked as requested. I disagreed and didn't particularly want anything from the menu. I ate the plain white rice that I had ordered with the steak. We weren't charged for the steak but the bill still came to £62. The draught peroni was 5.50 a pint and the glass of house white wine, almost £7. We thought this extortionate. We were both bitterly disappointed by this restaurant and felt ripped off by the price of what was a very average meal. Had the meal been up to standard, I would happily pay the high prices.I will never return to this restaurant.
5. Poppins Tea Rooms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
A traditional elegant English Edwardian tea room based in Horwich in Bolton. Serving Ronnefeldt loose leaf teas, fresh Lavazza coffee, home-made cakes, luxury fruit scones, delights, light breakfasts and lunches. Afternoon Teas a speciality.
Reviewed By songs2play
We visited Poppins Tea Rooms on a Groupon High Tea Voucher. We have had several Groupon vouchers, to various restaurants in the past and we can say this is one of the best ones. The two lady staff present were friendly and attentive and the high tea was very tasty and filling. We had a look at the menu and the choices looked varied and reasonably priced. We noticed that the soup and bloomer seemed very popular amongst the other guests, and the sandwiches and meals looked equally tasty. We will be back to sample the menu again.We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, and that our staff lived up to Poppins standards! Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review, we look forward to seeing you again :)
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4. Unity Brook Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 386 reviews
We are are traditional family run pub who pride ourselves on our personal service and excellent quality We serve great beer and superb home cooked food at incredibly reasonable prices We assure all our customers of a warm welcome and an enjoyable experien
Reviewed By juju040
Ordered food off the 2 course menu...starters garlic mushrooms with garlic sauce and these where ok, Chicken liver pate which was very good full of flavour what let this dish down was that it came with toasted medium white bread! Would of liked something a little crusty!Mains were fish and chips mushy peas which my partner enjoyed particularly the chips he liked, Chilli rice nachos the chilli was ok but no better than what I make at home and a little underseasoned couldn't taste any garlic which is nice in a chilli all in all everything was ok if anything stood out it had to be the pate but unfortunately wouldn't make us return in a hurry. The pub was a little tired and personally we weren't overkeen on the dining area which was more like a cafe.Thank you for taking the time to review us, we take time and care over every single dish we serve and it's always good to hear some feedback from people who don't enjoy it as much as we'd like.We find that the subtle flavours of our pate goes well with sliced bread but anyone is welcome to ask for crusty bread if they prefer.Our chilli is seasoned with paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, oregano, fresh chillies, chilli powder, chipotle and lots of garlic so it is a shame that it wasn't to your taste.
3. Baker's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick R
Amazing establishment, unique decor and layout, good quality food,amazing staff and housemade cakes. Very lucky to have this on my doorstep. Thank you Bakers
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2. Earthlings
Overall Ratings
5 based on 177 reviews
An organic cafe and juice bar in the heart of Bromley Cross village, Bolton serving healthy plant based food and drinks freshly made to order in beautiful, relaxed surroundings. Take away service also available.
Reviewed By bunnygirlBolton
I have visited Earthlings vegan restaurant twice and the standard of service and food has been excellent on both occasions. Today I had the smashed avocado on sourdough topped with mushrooms and a cashew dressing. Ingredients are high quality, fresh and cooked to perfection.A good range of healthy teas, shots, smoothies etc. The ambience is very decorative relaxed in the lovely decor. We are very lucky to have Earthlings in Bolton. Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so lucky to have the best customers
1. Royal Balti House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1151 reviews
We at the Royal Balti House restaurant feel that we offer a 5 star service to compliment our wonderful food. In recognition we have won several local and National awards that we believe reflect the professionalism of our team both in and out of the kitche
Reviewed By geoffreym628
I had intended visiting the Royal Balti for a long time. We visited yesterday and received a very warm and friendly welcome from everyone in the restaurant. After the popadumms and pickle tray (very tasty) we ordered 2 chicken tikka shashliks with mushroom rice and Jalfresi sauce. The portions were huge, very well cooked and presented. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasty meal which was finished off with fresh oranges and a small tipple. I took home a large "doggy bag" which has gone nowhere near my dogs. I've just finished the splendid food for my lunch today. Highly recommended. We'll be back. Dear geoffreym628We are very delighted that you dined with us and enjoyed your meal. We would also like to thank you for taking the time to leave your valuable feedback.We really appreciate your detailed compliments of our restaurant, which means a lot to us as we try to focus on perfecting all aspects of your dining experience.Please do join us on our social networks and keep us in your timelines by searching 'Royal Balti House' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Thank youRoyal Balti House (Restaurant, Take Away and Delivery Service)Restaurant Manager (Keith)78 Lower Market Street,Farnworth, BoltonBL4 7NYT: 01204 - 573515 / 570945
