Old School BBQ
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About Old School BBQ
On Alford St in Oldham, Old School BBQ is a barbecue restaurant serving American comfort food alongside live music. The menu, which runs to 65 dishes, includes a Pitmaster tray for two as a sharing platter, along with a Brisket tray, and Pulled Pork appears as part of the BBQ platters with ribs and pork belly. Loaded fries round out the options. Food is plated at a BBQ section visible to diners and held under heat lamps before being brought to the table. Outdoor seating is available for those who want to eat outside, and dogs are welcome. High chairs are on hand for families with young children, and the entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs. Takeaway is offered for eating off site. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant opens Wednesday through Sunday and stays closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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 · Has kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
65 dishes · mains £4–29- Pulled Pork£5.00
- Texan Chilli£5.00
- Salt 'N' Pepper Chicken£15.50
- Black 'N' Blue Brisket£15.50
- Lemon Pepper Squid£15.50
- Basket Of Fries£4.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brisket tray, loaded fries, pulled pork and live music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brisket tray, loaded fries, pulled pork and live music.
Customer Review Summary
Brisket draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as moist, flavoursome, and melt-in-the-mouth even when other elements disappoint. Close behind, the pulled pork and loaded fries earn strong mentions, and the live music alongside pool and darts tables comes up often as central to the atmosphere, with several visits built around birthdays or anniversaries. A bottomless brunch is singled out for quick service and a brownie with a special message, and one reviewer highlights the moonshine flavours. Set against this is a recurring complaint about food sitting under heat lamps, leaving platters lukewarm despite good flavour, and one detailed account describes a seventy pound pitmaster tray arriving dried out, with reheated-tasting ribs, missing slaw, and forgotten table service. Others report cold mac and cheese, burnt chicken, a flat pint served twice, and reduced vegetarian options due to allergy restrictions. Several also flag pricey soft drinks. Despite this, many describe staff as attentive, with one visit ending in a birthday brownie carrying a handwritten message from the kitchen.
Customer Review Summary
Brisket draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as moist, flavoursome, and melt-in-the-mouth even when other elements disappoint. Close behind, the pulled pork and loaded fries earn strong mentions, and the live music alongside pool and darts tables comes up often as central to the atmosphere, with several visits built around birthdays or anniversaries. A bottomless brunch is singled out for quick service and a brownie with a special message, and one reviewer highlights the moonshine flavours. Set against this is a recurring complaint about food sitting under heat lamps, leaving platters lukewarm despite good flavour, and one detailed account describes a seventy pound pitmaster tray arriving dried out, with reheated-tasting ribs, missing slaw, and forgotten table service. Others report cold mac and cheese, burnt chicken, a flat pint served twice, and reduced vegetarian options due to allergy restrictions. Several also flag pricey soft drinks. Despite this, many describe staff as attentive, with one visit ending in a birthday brownie carrying a handwritten message from the kitchen.
Featured reviews
- Daniel Kirk-Hall
“Wow wow wow Great atmosphere and really friendly staff. You have to try the brisket. It was devine”
- Thomas Murphy
“Came for our ten year wedding anniversary, bottomless brunch, we were not let down. Quick service, whenever our glasses were empty they were on it. Food was absolutely delicious, too. And to top it off we were given a beautiful brownie with a special message. Absolutely perfect! Recommended”
- Deborah Howard
“Leah was extremely efficient very informative and super friendly, we really enjoyed our visit and we’ll definitely be back. The food was excellent and fast.”
- Lizzie Ellaby Ashurst
“We visited as two couples and a child. We were greeted and served by Leah who was attentive and informative throughout our visit. It was quite warm when we went so they had fans on etc and Leah made us aware of any omissions on the menu before we ordered. The food was tasty and menu selection was great. We’ve been here before and will definitely return!”
- Libbie
“Only in Manchester for 2 night, this was near our hotel and much better than expected! Great food and cocktails, elvis entertainment was great and all the staff were very interactive and friendly, thanks Ellie and the rest of the team :)”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Down-home eatery serving barbecue & American comfort food, plus live music & outdoor seating.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has live music
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has live music
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Barbecue restaurants near Old School BBQ
- 5.5 mi away£10–20
pureed meals for wheelchair users, wheelchair accessibility, halal menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old School BBQ | 4.61,627 | — | £20–30 | brisket tray, loaded fries, pulled pork |
| Coco’s Grill House & Desserts | 4.564 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | pureed meals for wheelchair users, wheelchair accessibility, halal menu |
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