The Best Restaurants in Bamford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

We had seen an article in the manchester evening news online, saying about the pubs christmas market they have. We decided to book a table for sunday lunch and support their market with a visit. Luckily the bad weather didnt spoil things. The staff were lovely, service brilliant and food amazing. Their crispy kale, wow!! Im glad we took the effort and drive over from west yorks. Highly recommended for food. I felt pretty hungry and had their mega sunday dinner.

Amazing service! Amazing food! Couldn’t have asked for a better evening with my family. Staff were always there when you had a question or just to simple ask you how you are and to get to know you. Food was outstanding and atmosphere was great. Can’t wait to go again!

Incredible standard of food with the most welcoming staff and atmosphere. The summer special seafood platters are definitely superior to similar food I've experienced in many UK seaside spots and restaurants. It's just marvellous! The standard and quality of Oxford's regular menus are also way above the general standard of many pubs claiming to offer the 'best' home cooked food. I'm a good cook myself and very fussy about paying for food that I often feel I can produce better at home. But when I visit 'The Oxford', I feel relaxed and confident that I am getting a really welcome and high-quality treat. Their 'specials' are always different and extensive, which makes the menu even more exciting. This review is not based on a one-off visit, but due to family circumstances, we visit regularly every fortnight. One of our family is also gluten intolerant, and one of the main reasons we come here is because he is always given a decent and imaginative choice of food. The quality is always consistent, which says a great deal about the standards and expectations set by the excellent hosts/owners and the lovely staff they employ. Highly recommended experience. Definitely go and try it... but if it's Friday or the weekend... book to avoid disappointment! Well done, Team McNeeney!

Great food, always busy, love the fact you can get smaller portion options too!

Lovely pub and staff. The food is great, simple pub food cooked really well. Love the outdoor seating area and the prices were really good.

One of my favourite places to go for food. Nice simple menu, awesome food everytime, never had a bad meal and all reasonably priced. What you waiting for, stop reading this and get down there 👌🙌🍻

Lovely pub lovely food lovely staff and friendly atmosphere definitely a must visit definitely will be going back again

Just been in and had scampi an chips and 16oz steak best food we've had an the staff were fantastic

Lovely Bistro set in a beautiful location. The staff were super friendly and I would've eaten everything on the menu, great choice for everyone! We revisited this evening and were not disappointed. I would however like to mention a certain member of the serving staff. I don't know his name, he has a beard and we have been lucky enough to be served by him on several occasions. He has a fantastic way with customers, very knowledgeable of the food and local area. He just makes our visit special and is an asset to the restaurant!

Couldn't fault any aspect of our visit today. The Christmas menu was imaginative and cooked to perfection. All staff friendly but professional Beautiful decorations especially in the grounds Good value for money too

Such a beautifully decorated restaurant inside and outside with Christmas baubles on a magnificent tree in the car park. The restaurant has been treated to a Christmas makeover too. So the atmosphere was just right for 2 out of the three of us to enjoy 2 courses from the Christmas lunch time menu. We were all driving so didn’t get any alcoholic drinks. 2 of us had prawn cocktail followed by turkey and most of the usual trimmings. The restaurant was busy and we had booked. Service was ok - we had to wait a little but we had plenty to chat about. I recall the set menu (with several choices) was £25 for 2 courses - or was it 3?? For coffee we went upstairs to view the lovely grounds and here it was lovely and warm. The restaurant is so attractive and the ladies toilets are good too!!

Paid £40 for a 3 course meal and drinks. Always love a date with the girls here. The profiteroles were delicious highly recommend. Service with a smile as always. We love the staff and been going for years. Must be a good place to work as no staff turnaround.

Love it!!!!! Warm, friendly and welcoming - nothing is too much trouble. The Sunday roast is simply the best around and the rest of the menu doesn't disappoint either. Turned up an hour early for our booking, but were welcomed like old friends. Would rate higher if I could! ❤️🌟

Ive recently started having a few pints at the Grapes and have found the staff nothing but very warm and friendly and the pub itself has a really nice atmosphere, wish id have tried this pub years ago!! I dont normally do reviews but read the nonsense review below so felt obliged. I cant comment on the food as ive not tried it yet but it always smells amazing. The garden is a nice place to be and most important of all, of course, the beer is great!!

The first time I went we were a party of six and everything was amazing I couldn’t fault anything the food the service the wait time it was all perfect although the second time I went the waiter was very dismissive he didn’t right our order down and due to allergies I’m unable to have garlic and onion he seemed to be confused at our order but went away anyway then when the food arrived there was quite a few things wrong with it but then we got another waiter and they were amazing super understanding and really apologetic. Overall I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant and would absolutely go again.

Love this restaurant. We always gather here as a group of over 12 family members young and old. The food is fabulous, the service is brilliant. They never fail to make us feel welcomed and special.

Great place for a Birthday dinner! We visited at the weekend for a Birthday dinner. The restaurant was mostly people visiting for Birthday celebrations and it was very busy, so please make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment! All of the starters we had were delicious and the pasta I had was amazing! I absolutely recommend the pasta - I've never had a pasta that good before! The staff were all really good and very helpful with menu choices. Definitely worth a visit!

What can I say. Amazing and more. We have celebrated many a night here. My children have grown up with this restaurant always being their choice for family get togetherness. I love it here. Great care and attention to detail whether it be a sit down family meal of 6 or an impromptu stop off for a take out. The staff are amazing each and every one of them play a special part in our nights out. I refuse to go anywhere else for my fix of Italian food. FYI the Tiramisu is to DIE for !!!!

First time visiting here, every dish was amazing, fresh and so flavourful. Felt a little unwelcome upon walking in but this was more than made up for by the very friendly and attentive service by the waitress assigned to us. Atmosphere felt very authentic.

It is a great little restaurant the food is good although if it gets busy with lots of orders at the same time the kitchen can get overrun. However the staff let you know and we were offered free bread while we were waiting. Some of our dishes didn't come but that was ok because we ordered too much as usual and the staff happily removed those item's from the bill. Overall good experience iron out some minor things it would get 5 stars from me.

Three of us ate at the la mancha Friday evening, a very warm welcome (food was amazing thanks to the amazing female chef who works there) it was busy but didn't have to wait long for our food. This is our second time eating there since Christmas and will definitely be going back.

First time visiting here booked a table for my mother in laws birthday when we arrived they had put a nice message on a board saying happy birthday which was nice. The staff were all friendly and kind food was incredible we had starters spinach and potato soup main course the beef Sunday dinner and for dessert chocolate brownie. Prices for food were good and you get a lot. Definitely be going again. The pub itself is so nice very clean parking outside nice views going to be visiting here again in summer so we can sit outside.

Such a good pub , staff are the best here especially the long dark haired lady so so nice 💕 The food absolutely spot on had lamb shanks on bed crushed potatoes minted peas so very nice . We will be back even if it’s just to see that barmaid ! Great pub , Great staff….. Full of local. …… “ Characters”

Very nice and cozy pub. The food it was extraordinary… I started with the soup of the day and the Thai honey halloumi fries wich they was amazing and for the main I got the chicken schnitzel…. Food coma !!!! And all the tasty food made me go for a pudding aswell… really recommend it !!!!!

I had been there in the 80s with my brothers and cousin. Never thought I would be able to revisit. Great atmosphere, food and service. It's a bit out of the way for someone staying in Manchester, but if you find yourself in Bury on the Rochdale Rd, turn left onto Birtle Rd. You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely stunning! I was treating my friend to a birthday meal and honestly we were treated like royalty! The manager, Johnny, was lovely and all the staff were so helpful. Even the dessert chef made the effort and sent out a birthday plate. We will definitely be going back! The cocktails made by Sally & Tom were also to die for!! Now home, pjs and sleep for me! We ate so much! 🐷

An absolutely cosy and beautiful autumn atmosphere reflected in the gorgeous autumn leaves and soft lighting. We enjoyed our Sunday roast dinner. The food was delicious and didn't take long time to be served. This was brilliant to see despite the fact that the restaurant was so busy. Lily was amazing and looked after us and kept checking if everything ok! I absolutely enjoyed her recommendation of the carrot cake with Pistachio frosting. Great atmosphere and fantastic service and most importantly, very delicious food. Thank you ❤️

Great restaurant with a lovely setting and lovely views from their window front upstairs. The menu was refreshing and a good price for a set menu on a Sunday. We started off with cocktails which were delicious and including the mocktails! The white onion soup starter was one of the nicest soups I’ve tasted in a while! The Sunday roast was perfect, my beef was cooked to perfection and we were stuffed by the end! The desserts were also nice from what we managed after being full up! In particular we enjoyed the deconstructed tiramisu. Unfortunately my mother had a medical emergency after the meal due to an illness, it was quite scary and required an ambulance (she’s ok now). The staff were absolutely incredible during this, phoned an ambulance, kept everyone calm and directed the paramedics upstairs so I’m very thankful to them and they’re a testament to the company!

When the ☀️ is out is there a better beer garden in Rochdale than this? Such a comfortable pub both inside and out with a huge choice of cask ales. Only here for the 🍺

Lovely atmosphere, décor like stepping back in time very traditional. Spotless and clean. Well recommend. Food is excellent.

Love love love this place food amazing as always service just as amazing. We had a few strange requests but they met them all. I ate the special May the 4th menu and wow wow wow delicious 😋

Ran the Tatton Half Marathon, came to replenish with a Sunday Roast and a couple of pints. Lazy, slow paced afternoon, where we ate, chatted, drank and left happy. Top venue, always has been.

Much bigger than you initially think when you dine here. Went on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Lots of people busy tables etc. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. On the downside, our booking was for 5 people not 3. No tables. Waited just over an hour for a table and a further hour for our meal. Certain menu items had run out. We were asked what deserts we would like, when we hadn't even had our main course!! A gentleman served us our food or shall I say 'shoved' our plates at us. He must have been having a bad evening. The young girl server's were extremely nice, removed plates and cutlery etc whilst smiling at us all the time, I must highlight their good manners and service. We were overcharged for items we did not have. However, I did say they were extremely busy. We had some cocktails and they were delicious! The food was also very nice. City centre prices to mention. We would go back for a comparison visit because the food was good when we eventually received it. Unfortunately, it was our first visit and found it to be extremely chaotic.

Wow, just wow!!! We did not know what we wanted to eat and found this amazing place by accident. Staff was just fabolous , chatting, joking , very passionate about place. Thanks to them atmosphere is excellent. Chef is making perfect Italian food. Lobster ravioli🤤🤤🤤..... just gorgeous. And you like authentic Tiramisu , it should be definitely your choice. Highly recommended for romantic date, family meeting , parties , little dinner. Big plus- you can take doggy bag🤩🤩 No waste😊

Very nice food, very busy place makes for a great atmosphere. My first time visiting and was very impressed. Clean plates all round is a sign of good food and that's what we had!