Swinton Buffet
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About Swinton Buffet
Set in a converted old pub on Bolton Rd, Swinton Buffet runs an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in Manchester, in a room recently renovated. The spread covers starters, mains and desserts, with chicken featuring across many of the dishes, and diners help themselves as often as they like. A bar operates alongside the food, pouring Cobra and Stella Artois (4%) plus wines under the Euca Hill label. Reservations are recommended, and the kitchen also packs orders for takeaway and delivery for anyone eating at home. The dining room takes a step-free entrance, which helps visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. The layout leaves room to move between the counters and tables. Doors open Tuesday to Sunday, with Mondays closed. Parking on the property itself is limited, though more spaces sit nearby.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap value for money, mostly chicken-based buffet dishes, dated depressing interior and wide variety including desserts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap value for money, mostly chicken-based buffet dishes, dated depressing interior and wide variety including desserts.
Customer Review Summary
Value for money is the thread running through nearly every account: reviewers describe food that is cheap, filling and varied enough that most find several dishes they like, and several say they leave full. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly called friendly, helpful and attentive, with one reviewer noting they are young but could not have been more so. Starters and desserts draw specific praise, one diner calling the starters particularly delightful and the desserts equally satisfying. The caveat is consistency and setting. Several say the food is okay rather than good, one flatly noting some of it is rubbish, and another complains that practically everything on the buffet is chicken based. The interior divides opinion sharply: one describes an old pub mid conversion where inside is fairly horrible, another calls the place dated and depressing, while a third reports a recent renovation that looks great. Waits for refills came up too, even when the room was not busy.
Customer Review Summary
Value for money is the thread running through nearly every account: reviewers describe food that is cheap, filling and varied enough that most find several dishes they like, and several say they leave full. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly called friendly, helpful and attentive, with one reviewer noting they are young but could not have been more so. Starters and desserts draw specific praise, one diner calling the starters particularly delightful and the desserts equally satisfying. The caveat is consistency and setting. Several say the food is okay rather than good, one flatly noting some of it is rubbish, and another complains that practically everything on the buffet is chicken based. The interior divides opinion sharply: one describes an old pub mid conversion where inside is fairly horrible, another calls the place dated and depressing, while a third reports a recent renovation that looks great. Waits for refills came up too, even when the room was not busy.
Featured reviews
- George Lakatos
“Fair selection of food and dessert for a low price (off peak). The place seems clean and tidy. Friendly staffs. Parking limited on the property but planty more nearby.”
- Aaron Triplett
“A lovely place to eat, food is beautifully cooked and always plenty of options. We've always had space to get in and definitely get our fill. …”
- Dangle Moon
“Read the reviews and went with no expectations And it was great! …”
- Conor O'Loughlin
“Saw quite a few reviews of this place but finally went yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. Food was decent, cheap, and filling. You know what you're getting! Staff, though young, couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. Great customer service. Interior is the only thing that lets it down. It is very clearly an old pub that they're (hopefully) in the process of fully converting into a buffet. Inside is fairly horrible but as long as you're not at a Chinese buffet in Swinton to critique the interior design, you'll be fine. Decent!”
- Harry Smith
“I went to Swinton Buffet with pretty average expectations and honestly, that’s exactly what I got. The food is okay if you just want something quick and cheap, but don’t expect much in terms of quality. A lot of dishes tasted either too …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional Chinese eatery and bar, with low-cost all-you-can-eat menus and takeaway option.”
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Always offers all that you can eat
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Dining options· 4
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
How Swinton Buffet compares to nearby chinese restaurants
- Swinton Buffet · This shop3.71,136 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: cheap value for money, mostly chicken-based buffet dishes, dated depressing interior
- Jin Ho4.3114 reviews5 mi
Mentioned in reviews: egg fried rice, black pepper chicken, reasonable prices
Swinton Buffet This shop | Jin Ho | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7(1,136) | 4.3(114) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 5 mi |
| Open today |
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