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About Wilton Arms
Wilton Arms is a pub on Belmont Rd in Bolton, with wood floors and a conservatory. The kitchen runs to 54 dishes, opening with starters such as pate and Goosnargh chicken liver alongside mains like lamb henry and spicy sirloin. A Sunday lunch menu offers two or three courses, and a digestif rounds out the meal. Real ales sit alongside a standard beer and lager selection, hot drinks and soups. Dogs are welcome throughout, and an outside dining area serves both food and drinks. Free parking is available on site. The pub opens daily.
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Menu & Prices
54 dishes- Daily Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Gin Cured Salmon
- Pate
- Walnut & Truffled Mushroom Pate
- Lemon Pepper Calamari
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast lamb henry, spicy sirloin steak, goosenargh chicken liver starter and meatballs and sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast lamb henry, spicy sirloin steak, goosenargh chicken liver starter and meatballs and sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising dishes like the goosenargh chicken liver starter, homemade meatballs, and the pate as standout plates. Close behind, several diners single out staff described as polite, efficient and attentive, alongside a welcoming atmosphere, with multiple reviewers saying they'd return for more of the menu. Also noted: outdoor seating for drinks before eating, and a good selection of hot drinks and soups, even where the cider and beer choices are called fairly standard. One diner's Sunday lunch fell short, though, describing a lamb henry that lacked seasoning, a sirloin steak cooked unevenly, well done on one side and medium rare on the other, a near-spill while serving, and a billing mix up at the till for another table. Another reviewer recalls a terrible visit over a year ago but returned to find a complete turnaround, calling every dish delicious. One meal ended with a complimentary Italian liqueur offered as a digestif.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising dishes like the goosenargh chicken liver starter, homemade meatballs, and the pate as standout plates. Close behind, several diners single out staff described as polite, efficient and attentive, alongside a welcoming atmosphere, with multiple reviewers saying they'd return for more of the menu. Also noted: outdoor seating for drinks before eating, and a good selection of hot drinks and soups, even where the cider and beer choices are called fairly standard. One diner's Sunday lunch fell short, though, describing a lamb henry that lacked seasoning, a sirloin steak cooked unevenly, well done on one side and medium rare on the other, a near-spill while serving, and a billing mix up at the till for another table. Another reviewer recalls a terrible visit over a year ago but returned to find a complete turnaround, calling every dish delicious. One meal ended with a complimentary Italian liqueur offered as a digestif.
Featured reviews
- Bec Newton
“We visited the Wilton Arms in Belmont this afternoon and had a brilliant meal. The food was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. A special mention has to go to the lovely girl who served us. Her customer service was outstanding — she was friendly, attentive, and always checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. She was fantastic with my children, chatting with them throughout the meal and even giving them lollipops at the end, which was a lovely touch. Overall, it was a perfect experience. Great food, great value, and amazing service. We’ll definitely be returning!”
- Liam Hannon (Capp)
“Nice quiet spot for food and drinks. Food is really good and staff are friendly and welcoming. Not a massive cider selection and fairly standard beer and lager selection but with a nice selection of hot drinks and soups it more than makes of for it. FYI the Scottish smoked salmon was to die for and the steaks are beautiful”
- Graham Pollitt
“Came for Sunday lunch. I ordered the lamb henry. This was ok but lacked seasoning especially on the mashed potato. My wife ordered spicy sirloin, ordered it medium rare. Came to her well done on half of steak and medium rare on the other side! The staff serving our food nearly spilled everything other the table. On payment there was confusion at the till, with the customer before us. They gave him the wrong bill twice! Luckily our bill was correct. Reasonably priced. Overall was ok but wouldn't be rushing back.”
- Maggie
“Love Love Love it here. It was our first time at the restaurant and I just want to say how we enjoyed our time there. The food was amazing, the service was spot on and very welcoming and pleasant. I just want to mention a big thank you to Darcy, Mario, Frank and Myro we will be back very soon.”
- Michael Beatty
“Not my first visit but certainly my best. Had a couple of drinks outside before coming in to eat. Can't speak highly enough of Marco & his lovely partner. They brought our drinks out to us & were so attentive once we had come inside. The food was excellent & plentiful. The two young lads who made up the front of house staff were both polite & efficient. A lovely afternoon was had & we will definitely return. It's so nice to see a young couple making a real go of a local business. Good on them 👏👏”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Charming country inn with wood floors and a bright conservatory, offering table service, dog-friendly hospitality (including a sausage on the house), a spacious beer garden with tents, and a menu featuring classic Italian dishes alongside traditional pub favourites.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Serves food at bar
- Has toilet
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
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- Facilities· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Wilton Arms
- The Cheetham Arms4.6370.9 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire puddings, specials board
- The Thomas Egerton4.57521.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, steak burger, steak and ale pie
- Flag Inn4.33661.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
well kept real ales, frozen pizza, Yorkshire pudding wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Arms | 4.21,092 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast lamb henry, spicy sirloin steak, goosenargh chicken liver starter |
| The Cheetham ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.637 | 0.9 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire puddings, specials board |
| The Thomas EgertonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5752 | 1.1 mi | — | sunday roast, steak burger, steak and ale pie |
| Flag InnReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3366 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | well kept real ales, frozen pizza, Yorkshire pudding wrap |
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