Best Places and Services in Astley, Greater manchester (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful cozy venue, fantastic atmosphere and lovely responsible owner. Definitely a must go place if you like some magical old fashioned entertainment and meeting new friends!

Rating: 5 / 5

Noir is now our go to venue for breakfast and it is excellent. The ingredients are high quality and everything is cooked to order so hot and fresh when it arrives at your table. The service is always excellent and friendly and we can't really find anything to fault. A really, really good breakfast.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent breakfast always go on Tuesday for brekkie now found our new regular the big breakfast was lovely and ample acccompanied by a cappuccino was great value.Staff were lovely and surroundings were very Christmassy can’t recommend enough.

Rating: 4 / 5

Great food, very cheap and good service

Rating: 5 / 5

I’m not a regular but have come here around once every 2 months for 7 years, always for breakfast and went today on New Years Eve. The food is consistently good for a cafe breakfast and the prices are very fair, the staff are friendly, local people and the place is always busy. I only did a review because I was amazed to see the odd bad review that I find very difficult to believe, my experiences are random over 7 years and the food and service has been good every time.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly atmosphere, great value for money and everything is super clean, fabulous cafe

Rating: 5 / 5

So you are travelling down the East Lancs road and you see the Indian restaurant Zest. Turn in, park up and enjoy one of the best curries around. This place is awesome. Food is amazing. Portion sizes are fabulous. Presentation, taste and service are superb. On the bone, off the bone, popular curries and new curries all to try. I personally recommend the Lamb staff curry. You wont regret this golden nugget. Definitely our go to curry place from now on. Enjoy!!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

I don't think I've had a bad curry form here, I've been a customer here for 5 or more years. The only complaint I have is that it gets a bit loud in the restaurant. Other than that, everything is perfect.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic food and service, we really enjoyed our meal in Zest. We ordered loads of different starters and for the main we had king prawn curry and special mix thawa. It was absolutely delicious, so much flavour and taste. The service was on point and the overall experience was 10/10. I would highly recommend to family and friends.

Rating: 5 / 5

After a refreshing walk along the Roe Green Loopline, there's no better way to unwind than with a sumptuous afternoon tea at the Farmhouse Kitchen in Worsley. Priced at £12.50 per person, you are served a few small pastries, a Yorkshire pudding wrap cut in half to share, two scones with jam and clotted cream, along with a huge slice of cake. You also have endless top up of tea and coffee.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for breakfast buffet which was excellent quality and value.We had 2 unlimited breakfast with unlimited coffees and orange juice for £20. staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant as recently been renovated and is very bright and modern.Will definitely be returning soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had great service from the staff here. We had to wait a little to be seated but staff were very pleasant and informative. It was quite busy when we arrived. We got standard vegetarian carveries and there was plenty of food we couldn’t finish it and the cheese and onion pie was delicious. The coffee were a little burnt but you get refills and the second coffee was much better. Parsnips were also amazing and would highly recommend for a decent feed at a reasonable price. It is very family friendly which meant it was a bit noisy but good to bring the family if you have one. Restaurant was pretty clean however one of the tea spoon holders could have done with a deep clean. Overall 5 star experience for a good hearty meal, friendly and great staff and a decent price.

Rating: 5 / 5

Been to the Boathouse a few times mainly for a drink or popped in when cycling on the canal. First time we’ve had a meal since the new owners took over and we were well impressed! Fabulous atmosphere, traditional pub classics menu. And dog friendly too! George was greeted with treats and lots of cuddles! What more could you ask for! Will definitely be back!

Rating: 5 / 5

The old boat house is an excellent little pub settled in canal bank. Perfect for a drink after a walk. Beer garden/ canal side seating is great in the sun, but also in the milder weather due to the out door heaters. This is definitely a new favourite. Neck oil £6.10.

Rating: 5 / 5

Canal side pub with good choice of drinks and pub-style food. Staff are very welcoming & friendly, they were very quick with food service, really good to be given such individual service. Food was presented nicely, arrived hot and was tasty - burger with blue cheese & mushrooms was really good. My sister had the steak pie & mash which she said was full of lean tender beef. Her only criticism was the gravy tasted a little like ‘bisto’, if it had been made from the pie filling juices then that would have been more to her taste. Difficult to fault this place, £34 for the meal and drinks for two. Give it a try!

Rating: 4 / 5

Great Pub! I Went Here Yesterday (from the time of posting) And The Service Was Great! The Staff Can Merge Sides And Mains Onto One Plate If Requested. The Staff Are Nice And Polite! And The Food Was Excellent, I Had The Cheese & Bacon Burger With Chilli Chips (you normally get skin on chips alongst your burger but you can ask for chilli chips ( 50p+)) And Trust Me It Was Great! I'd Recommend This Place :)

Rating: 5 / 5

I would highly recommend this pub restaurant. The food was excellent. I like cooking and am almost always disappointed when I eat out, not here though. I’d say this was the best pub food I’ve ever had. The service was lovely, not intrusive but ensured the customer is happy. Definitely up there with the best. My compliments to the chef.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great breakfast on Saturday. They were really busy but the service was brilliant and food piping hot! Free filter coffee is a great bonus. We go regularly as it’s the best for food, value and friendly service.

Rating: 5 / 5

We typically turn up on a Sunday and the place is always busy! It's nice to see that with a local business. I'd recommend booking a few days in advance. The food is always wonderfully prepared, between the sharing roast option, the luxury steak sandwich, the lamb dishes - everything is always delicious. The drinks are also great! My partner and I tend not to drink and the non-alcoholic options are tasty and quite inventive. The strawberry lemonade and Vimto drink are extremely moreish.

Rating: 5 / 5

I've only been there twice for breakfast and I'll definitely be back for dinner someday. I ordered bacon butty and it was perfectly made with crispy bacon from the grill. But there is also one minus that I found. You can't hold a flat white coffee cup. It is too heavy and uncomfortable. A tiny cup and you have to hold it with your both hands. The coffee itself is delicious without complaints. I recommend the Coal & Cotton and like to say thank you.

Rating: 4 / 5

Had late lunch (2-3pm) here with my mum. We ordered a main and dessert with drinks. Service by Janet was wonderful and couldn’t fault. It was quiet due to the late afternoon but that just meant it was more of a relaxed atmosphere. I have a gluten allergy that I made known and browsed my food online. I chose the fish and chips for main and mango and passionfruit pavlova for pudding. I enjoyed both but the fish needed a bit more flavour and the pudding seemed to be missing the passionfruit element. I still very much enjoyed my meal though! Would recommend and definitely will be back ☺️

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely Lunch today. Thank you to Liam, Emma & Lynn. The food was lovely and excellent service. Great food choice for children and the ice cream went down a treat!

Rating: 5 / 5

First time visiting The Woodside on New Year’s Eve 2024. What a fantastic experience! Janet (our waitress) definitely added her personal touch and is obviously a credit to your team. Both food AND drink were spot on Happy New Year to one of the BEST restaurants / pubs we’ve been too in a long time!

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently visited Sugar Junction with a friend, and we had an absolutely delightful experience! 🥰 Lavender Latte ☕️ This was a highlight of my order. The latte had a beautifully subtle floral aroma without being overpowering. The balance of sweetness and lavender notes was spot on, and the creaminess of the milk made it incredibly comforting. It’s definitely a must-try for anyone looking for something unique yet satisfying. Scone with Cream and Jam 🥯 The scone was fresh and had a perfectly crumbly texture that paired excellently with the thick, rich clotted cream and fruity jam. Each bite felt like a little bit of heaven. Ambiance & Service ✨ The cafe itself has such a welcoming and warm atmosphere. The staff was friendly, and attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, Sugar Junction delivered delicious drinks, heavenly scones, and a relaxing ambience on every front. I can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu! Highly recommended. 🌟

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely atmosphere and cute vibe. I bring my mom to enjoy the afternoon tea and it was perfect. I loved the scone so much. It was fluffy and perfectly match with cream and jam. I also loved the brunch and rest of the cake and tea as well. Definitely recommend🥰

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for sandwiches and cake. Both which were amazing. Ham and Gorgonzola focaccia. Fabulous selection of teas as well. Really nice vibe too!

Rating: 5 / 5

Probably one of the best cafes within NQ! I’ve been a regular for almost a year and the service never fails to disappoint! The staff are very friendly and attentive. They serve the best hot chocolates and probably one of the best brownies within Manchester! Would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone.

Rating: 5 / 5

Seriously one of the best fillet steaks we’ve had for a long time. Cooked correctly, wonderful and tender great flavour and currently on a deal 2 course for £22

Rating: 5 / 5

The interior of this place is stunning! The food was incredible also along with the service. The staff were very attentive. We went for a family meal, and the atmosphere was fab music was on but not too loud,the lighting above the bar set a real calming mood. We sat the 50% off January menu. Would highly recommend this place and will be returning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Tracey and her team do a brilliant job at making every visit to the Bulls Head an absolute pleasure, so much so it has become our 'go to' place now every Friday night when we go out to eat. We have tried quite a few of the options on the menu now and I can honestly say that we have thoroughly enjoyed every single one of them. Thanks guys, and keep up the good work!

Rating: 5 / 5

This pub including everything about it is amazing. Afternoon calling so maybe quiet, the food was fantastic, I'm looking forward to bringing my sister and family, hope the same chef is on and staff. Very clean and portion sizes were good. Thank you for a nice meal whereby no microwave was in sight!

Rating: 5 / 5

The service from the guy behind the bar was excellent. He offered my husband a taste of the new craft ale so he could decide if he wanted a pint of it. Very nice beer. It was easy to order the food and it came quite soon and was very tasty. Reasonable prices, cosy atmosphere, tidy bar and eating area.

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped by for a pre-New Year’s drink and bite to eat. Alicia and Tracy were cheerful and attentive, ensuring my friends and I were well taken care of. The food offered great value, and the drinks were reasonably priced. I would definitely return!