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Retreat Bromley Cross — Bar & grills in Bolton

Retreat Bromley Cross

Bar & grillsBolton

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(812 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1204 602549
Old Village Hall, Darwen Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9JG, United Kingdom
£20–60

About Retreat Bromley Cross

Retreat Bromley Cross is an independent bar and grill in Bolton, at Old Village Hall. The kitchen builds its menu around small dishes to share, including hanging skewers, so a table can order several plates and split them. Salt and pepper squid and scallops sit among the smaller plates. Larger dishes include Chateaubriand, Sirloin Steak and Sea Bass Risotto, with Garlic Bread on the side. Across 20 dishes, the kitchen runs a lunch menu alongside the main menu. Pilsner Urquell is on the drinks list, and sticky toffee pudding closes the dessert side. Booths line the dining room.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Chateaubriand
  • Sirloin Steak
  • Scallops
  • Pilsner Urquell
  • Garlic Bread
  • Sea Bass Risotto
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Reviews

4.4/5
812 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention huge portions, small sharing dishes, sticky toffee pudding and salt and pepper squid.

5★
529
4★
165
3★
62
2★
24
1★
32

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the huge portions, with the food described as delicious and fantastic. Sharing small dishes is a favorite, and one group of four found nine dishes a lot of food. Close behind come the friendly staff, the decor, and a buzz on arrival. One reviewer calls the decor better than the original Retreat, and another says staff made walkers in hiking gear feel welcome. A coke float and the sticky toffee pudding earn individual mentions, and the salt and pepper squid and hanging skewers appear in praise of an otherwise lovely evening. Reviewers raise a few minor complaints: the hanging skewers needed a sauce, the squid needed more dip, the kids pizza was very thick, and the place can get busy and loud at peak times. One diner at a very busy Christmas meal reports a service charge plus charges for drinks that never arrived and their replacements, noticed only after getting home, along with trucks blocking disabled spaces. Several mention celebrating birthdays here, and one family meal for an 18th was called outstanding.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Had a lovely meal, good portions and tasty. Will definately come back. Service was great and attentive by Mason i think her name was. X”
  • Google user
    “Such a beautiful place this, staff always on hand to help out, food smelt absolutely delicious, just an overall buzz from the minute you walk in.”
  • Google user
    “A gem of a place. The atmosphere was great and nice and busy on a Friday evening, our waitress was excellent and so lovely with my little boy. The food was delicious (although one of our party had the hanging skewers and suggested it needed some sort of sauce, the salt and pepper squid needed more dip on the plate and the kids pizza was v thick hence 4 stars) but minor things for a lovely evening to celebrate a 50th birthday. Will be back!”
  • Google user
    “Me and my friend visited for lunch today i have been many times to the old bolton venue but wow this one was such a treat. The decor and ambience was fantastic. We walked in with walking gear but was made to feel extremely welcome dispite our attire for such a beautiful place. We ordered drinks and although the lunch menu was fab we ended up ordering from the main menu 🐖 the food was huge in portions and absolutely delicious so shout out to the chefs. Service was fantastic all staff smiling and friendly and we both cant wait to go back again soon. Fantastic food and staff. Definitely recommend”
  • Google user
    “Visited multiple times each time has been lovely. Lunch menu is fairly priced with a good variety and evening meals are decent sized portions for your money. Can get busy and loud at peak times and there is outdoor seating with heaters and a good sized carpark.”

Highlights

“Retreat Bromley Cross is an independent restaurant offering relaxed, contemporary dining in a beautifully designed space.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Kids' menu
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  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Food
Offerings· 8
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Dining options· 7
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs
Highlights· 6
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
Atmosphere· 4
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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Retreat Bromley Cross
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