The Best Restaurants in Barton Upon Irwell, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Definitely better than the usual fast food fried chicken. Ordered the 5 Tender meal with a side of gravy and a slims wrap meal. Served pretty quick. Well flavoured food, good quality chicken, tasty seasoned fries, big portion size and served with a proper sauce, great selection of drinks. Well worth paying a little more than typical fast food.

Ordered our food on the touch screen which was clean and easy to do. Collected our own refillable cold drinks. The food was brought promptly to the table by a nice member of staff. Food was really good, the chicken was moist. A wet wipe would have been helpful but was a nice meal. Will go again.

Absolutely outstanding! From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for a treat. Every dish was crafted to perfection, bursting with fresh flavors and beautifully presented. The appetizers set the tone with their delightful blend of textures, and the main course was simply unforgettable — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The dessert was the perfect ending, indulgent without being overwhelming. What truly stood out was the attention to detail, not just in the food but in the service as well. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the cuisine they served. Each bite was a testament to the chef’s creativity and skill. This wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience — one that left us savoring every moment. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, this is the place. We can’t wait to return!

Thank you Lauryn for making our dining experience so lovely, my mum felt extra special on her birthday! Our steaks and sides were delicious, dessert also :) we will be back again soon.

We had the 2 courses £14.95 / 3 courses £18.95 food was excellent coupled with a glass of wine or 2

This is truly an excellent restaurant and highly recommended. All the dishes were delicious and you won't be disappointed at all. The desserts are always surprising and delightful. Great thanks from Gerda who was very professional and friendly.

Barley Farm is my usual farm house inn and Lauren behind the bar, always greets with a big smile and provides great service as usual. All the staff are lovely there and happy to help. We had our usual carvery and all three roast meats (gammon, turkey and beef) with all the trimmings. My other favourite food from the menu is the fish and chip shop supper. Highly recommend.

Went for a mid week carvery. Was lovely and relaxing. Food was delicious as always and a lovely choice of vegetables. Tables were clean and not sticky which is always a winner for me. Cake away just had to be done even though not needed after eating so much. Fabulous friendly service by everyone But a special mention to the the guy who did the carving and Laura.... Such lovely people. See you soon 😊

Lovely place for a big get-together. Large party celebration for birthday. Food is generally good, but the vegan bean burger was inedible. The service was excellent. Recommend carvery and steak and ale pie, but avoid bean burger.

Very nice place! Quite fast for this kind of restaurant! The similar one we have in our area is not that good! The staff is very kind and helpful ! Good healthy food, nice kids play area! Good fresh beer selections! We will definitely choose it again when in the area !

We booked for the Jan deal and had the fish and chips. We have had the F & C before and as well as being excellent value, it is really tasty. We had holidays in Yorkshire for many years and the fish there was always better than in Lancs. This fish is on a par with that, and the portion size is large. I tell everyone how good it is. We will be back next Friday 👍. PS the Tartar sauce is lovely, but the portion size of the peas is a little small. Complements to the chef keep up the good work.

WOW what a day for my baby shower! The venue was just absolutely perfect, the food was amazing and everyone commented it was the nicest afternoon tea they have ever had. I cannot put into words how amazing Holly and the rest of the staff were from booking the baby shower up until the day had finished. They all went above and beyond and made my day extra special. Would 100% this place go anyone and everyone. Thank you so much again for everything 🤍

Absolutely brilliant food I got the kids Christmas dinner and got upgraded to the adults for free only 5 pound and amazing service and never to loud

Service is impeccable! Really enjoyed the experience we had in this pub. Had tasty meals there ; we'll visit again 😋 As it was Saturday lunch, we were a bit worried about the available parking space, but managed to find one for us, so that was great 👍🏻

I visited The Swinging Bridge recently on the off chance. After a long day of travel, the relaxed atmosphere, attention to detail from staff, namely Jordan (I think that was his name), was well worth the visit. I was made to feel welcome, a valued customer and found it easy to unwind and relax. The menu looked good, priced accordingly and varied. Although I didn't eat, what I saw being served looked good and I did overhear other customers stating how nice their food was. Something to bear in mind for future. The pricing of drinks was competitive and what you would expect in the area. I didn't mind paying what I paid for the beers I was drinking. As stated, the atmosphere was good. Overall I would recommend this venue and will visit The Swinging Bridge again when in the area. I hope that praise to (hopefully) Jordan is passed on from my comments here. Thanks for making my visit worthwhile and relaxed. Thumbs up from me. 👍

Good food and good atmosphere with TVs that was playing the football , quick service on food too and considering chill factor and play factor are next door it was reasonably quiet but I can only imagine it gets very busy !! Parking was ok too as if you go to either of the venues you can leave your car parked up for max 4 hours

A stunning wethespoons with amazing atmosphere and food!! Lovely location and parking is convenient too. The wait was a tiny bit long but that was only because there was a lot of people. Other than that, had a lovely family dinner!

*Autism Friendly* This restaurant has a cosy and clean atmosphere and plenty of room. The tables were all clean and had everything we needed- condiments and menu, placed nicely on the table. The music was at a lower level but still loud enough to enjoy. The menu has a wide range of options that are reasonable price-wise, with lots of offers. The staff were really nice. They ask if your food is OK, they were friendly and welcoming. It appears dogs are permitted but from what I saw, they stay on the floor. Lots of parking available. Disabled toilet access, albeit the disabled toilet was a bit grotty when compared to the male and female toilet. People who depend on disabled toilets should be given the same standards as the ordinary toilets. No mirror either? At quieter times there are tables in nooks and corners for people who are easily overwhelmed, to sit in and feel at ease. I’m certain the staff at this restaurant would accommodate anybody that needed any special measures or assistance. The food was good, plate full of food which was as described. Would visit again and plan on doing soon!

Great service and lovely food. I’d definitely recommend the beef rib Sunday roast! Kind manager (at least I think he was the manager). And they brought out a free cake with a candle, singing happy birthday after noticing our balloons. A lovely couple of hours!

I have eaten here 3 times in the last month. Every time I have had a warm welcome and very efficient service. The food has always been delicious and we have never had to wait long. Mark is so friendly and very funny, he makes me laugh every time and nothing is ever too much trouble, what a great guy. Aaron served us very promptly at the bar and was very friendly he also brought our delicious desserts over very quickly. I highly recommend you try this pub you won’t be disappointed. 😊

Very good rump stake and very nice presented. When weather allows it, a terrace is available. Several beer types were not yet available.

Everything about our visit was good. Booked a table online. I was very impressed with the notifications of the booking and one to confirm that we still wanted the reservation. We booked in on arriving and shown to our table. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Good choice of food on the menu. We would recommend The Barton Arms and we will be back.

Festive menu tonight and I can safely say it was a night to remember. A memorable night with my friends with great food and staff. The quality is always out of this world on the days we come here. Thank you for such a lovely evening.