Absolute Bar & Bistro in Bolton

We come out with friends every month for a few drinks, always meet here, lovely place with great staff. Personally, they have a dj playing but I don't think the place is big enough to warrant a dj, we go in for a chat and a few drinks but because of the music we can't hear what is being said. As I've said, that's a personal opinion, it is a great bar.

Phoned to book a table ..number not recognized. So booked via website..got a response two days later sorry can't acomadate?

Been a few times had excellent cocktails. went on Saturday night expecting great cocktails only to be so disappointed. The Caribbean punch was the colour red? And was very sweet drowned in grenadine so sugar was the only taste you got. Complained quick to give replacement but that was just as bad. So in all 4 cocktails undrinkable. Won't be going again . Completely different taste in the drinks from previous visits. Pity.

Burnt black calamari and mussels with no mussels in the shells - awful

Food was so dry and so minimal burgers lacking ingredients and so dry and loaded fries were not loaded at all! Paid £30 for a snack! Very unhappy

Feeling sad as we used to love the food and cocktails here but our last 2 visits were distinctly underwhelming and disappointing. Cocktails were watery, food was tasteless and not as described on the menu. To make matters worse when we asked for the bill the waitress said she couldn’t provide us with an actual bill as the till wasn’t working. I queried the bill as it seemed steep for what we had and on them taking a photo of the till screen we’d been charged for 2 extra drinks! Not good enough unfortunately and too much competition to be under parr.

Such a nice place for a drink and some food. Highly recommend. Nice cocktails too.

Great bar. Friendly staff. Nice food.

Food was not edible and was wasted

Orderd what was supposed to be a Sunday roast. Cauli cheese was like water, gravy was the same and tastless, veg was hard and had a strange taste and meat was very fatty and soggy, after 2 bites it got binned.

First time visit with friends and the tapas dishes very tasty. Nice bar area and great service from the staff allowing us time to relax and enjoy our food 👍

Gorgeous Sunday roast. Really hard to find a fresh unprocessed roast around here. Will definitely be ordering again!

18th birthday party, ideally located. Great staff

Stunning lunch out. Roast chicken dinner was amazing. Never had sweet potato mash like that before. Daughters enjoyed their tapas. Beautiful food, great music of which gives a fab atmosphere. Great place to eat and enjoy family time. Paige has been fab. Thank you 😊

Went for a friends belated birthday celebration. Great food and fantastic service. We would definitely recommend and return

Absolutely not as advertised, ordered avocado on toast not as in picture it came on 1 slice of normal toasted bread no chilli flakes and they charged £8.50 , daughter ordered vegan breakfast they forgot the hallumi, also order scrambled egg for the 2yr old they put garlic in it, also ordered eggs florentine all that tasted of was garlic and to top it off we waited 50 minutes for our food least to say won't be goin bak

Came for Sunday dinner with my partner and step son, hands down one of the best Sunday dinners we've ever had. All our plates were clear and all of us only had good things to say about the food! More than enough to fill anyone falling down with hunger and for the price of the meal, the quality of the food and ingredients far outweigh the cost. Will most definitely be back and can't recommend this place enough!

Not at all sure what to expect so a buzzing bar with friendly staff and customers is always appreciated. Good food added to the evening

We went here for a Sunday Roast after a recommendation from friends. It did not disappoint! Everything was absolutely delicious….perfectly cooked veg and meat, home made Yorkshire pudding and the gravy is amazing. Served by Lillie who was really welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back, I can’t believe this has been on my doorstep for so long and we’ve never been to eat there before, it really was delicious.

Thankyou very much for accommodating a large group booking today. We all had a fab time - loved the atmosphere and loved all of the food. The tapas are great with a wide selection of choices and cuisine, and the roast dinners are delicious. Thankyou again!

Nice bar Singer on and a good vibe.....

Lovely little bar. Food is really good. Highly recommend for Sunday roast but get in early

Nice place, got a seat, slightly pricey but what isn't nowadays

We went from breakfast on Sunday as it was recommended by friends and the food didn’t disappoint! There was a good choice on the breakfast menu. Can recommend the eggs florentine! Good choice of beers too. Great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

We went from breakfast on Sunday as it was recommended by friends and the food didn’t disappoint! There was a good choice on the breakfast menu. Can recommend the eggs florentine! Good choice of beers too. Great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

Really nice place. Food is up there with any top city restaurant. And in tapas style. All places should be tapas style. And great music with a dj later on. Seemed like an older educated crowd. That wants good honest food with a great atmosphere and cocktails. Definitely recommend

Went on Saturday for food and drinks. Very impressed with the service, especially from the manager. Would highly recommend going. The food was delicious. Really enjoyed our evening.

Fantastic tapas again at absolute bar and bistro. Fantastic service from the second you walk on. Not rushed. Had a selection of tapas and tacos and all were served hot and freshly made. Really cosy bar.

Excellent bar in Westhoughton, friendly bar staff and bar manager. Food is lovely, a great place to go for any occasion.

Called in just to have a drink as I've heard that they do amazing cocktails. We ended up spending the whole evening there. The food was really good and there was a singer on too. We will definitely go back for more

Ordered breakfast via Uber eats. French toast was more french bread. Smashed avo was a black colour not a fresh green, was supposed to come on seeded toast but came on white bread (not toasted) poached eggs had literally no egg white with them. Paid £2 for extra bacon and got 1 little scabby rasher. Would not order again.

What a gem of a find! We came across this little bar and bistro in the heart of Westhoughton. We tried a range of tapas from different cuisines and we loved them all. Special mention for cauliflower pakoras and salt and pepper fries. We also enjoyed the DJ who provided a nice vibe all evening! 5* Tapas and service👌

Absolute have a great mid week deal on for small plates that we really enjoyed, there is plenty of choice and the food was really good. Service was great and the place has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere

Had lovely tapas here with my eldest daughter tonight; we shared 6 different dishes which were all delicious and freshly cooked. Service was excellent and friendly. Will return.

Lovely bottomless brunch, food was tasty and well presented. The drinks were topped up frequently. All in all a great afternoon thanks to John and the lovely Mia who was the prefect hostess.

Fantastic evening... Great food and amazing value, 3 tapas dishes for £18. Lovely atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. Great range of drinks too. Highly recommended 5⭐

Our first visit to this gem of a bar and bistro. A special thank you to Lily and John for the absolutely wonderful tapas especially the Salmon/fresh ginger/fishcakes and chicken wings, well everything actually. Delicious cocktails too. We will definitely be back, soon. Thank you.

Amazing wee place. Good food and my favourite beer. CRUZCAMPO. Staff really nice 'friendly and great Footie banter with the manager. Anniversary night out in Westhoughton. Will be back x

Absolute gem in the middle of Westhoughton. The minute we walked in we were made to feel super welcome and our drinks order was taken straight away and brought over to our table. The owner couldn’t have been more attentive. We ordered several tapas dishes which were absolutely insane, can’t wait to go back and try more. Would whole heartedly recommend!

We visited this lovely bistro for some dinner with friends. We shared the tapas dishes, all of which were lovely. The service was great, toilets clean. Atmosphere was good.

We had food off the tapas menu and all the dishes that we had were tasty. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, clean toilets and great service.

Our first visit, loved it, We shall. be back ! Tapas lovely

Unfortunately the worst Sunday dinner I’ve ever had! Waitress was lovely though

Ist time visiting this week, went on Wednesday meeting friends. What a treat, its a lovely place, a nice addition to Westhoughton. The food was absolutely gorgeous, we had the Tapas mid week special, my favourite were the Gambas Pil Pil and the Chicken and Spinach. John was very friendly and helpful with the menu. It was quiet as it was a Wednesday but I am sure that as more great reviews go out that this place is going to be very busy every night. See you soon.

Wonderful food & great service and a special thanks to John who even offered to go and help my husband who had dropped my friend & I off and then our car broke down on the way home

Booked for 3 of us , the bar was quiet but homely , there is about 8 tables in the bar all nicely spread out so you are not on top of each other , the barman made a great porn star martini , price...

On our visit we were open minded.We were celebrating fathers day. My first impression was a loney looking young lady was left alone to DEAL with everthing. Drinks & food. First excuse ( no straws for cocktails)? Second excuse no steak for the tapas.What? Thank...

Fantastic .... the food, the staff , the atmosphere ... I cannot fault anything , and if you are a vegetarian like myself but still like a Sunday Lunch this is the place to go , it was amazing:).

Amazing food, excellent service, staff cant do enough for u:).... the atmosphere is very relaxed and the place is spotless , would highly recommed .

Great food and ambiance, never fails to deliver

Amazing time here food out of this world and I must mention Kirsty are waitress she went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely meal and a great experience thanks Kirsty your a credit to the restaurant xxxx

Really good food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff 👍

Me and my partner have just been here for the Sunday roast and I have to say it’s the best roast I’ve had for a while! Great service from the bloke and the young girl behind the bar, both really pleasant! The food was beautiful...

Great place to socialise, atmosphere is good, food is lovely, bar manager is very helpful and bar staff are friendly. My favourite place in Westhoughton to visit.

Absolutely stunning food served by absolutely stunning staff, 10/10

Very nice bar with lovely staff. We all had the Sunday lunch and I have to say the beef was rather tough and we really needed much sharper knives to cut the meat which was way too chewy. Potatoes and veg were very nice though....

What an amazing gem of a place! The menu is fantastic and the food we had was so delicious and beautifully presented. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the bistro had a modern relaxed vibe. We will definitely be back…next time to try...

Loved it. food great. service great had a lovely evening here

Top quality food! Friendly staff! Lovely cocktails, and reasonable prices for potion size, definitely visit again.

Nice atmosphere and the Tapas was lovely. Would definitely go again

This is our local and we simply love the Tapas menu. The food is delicious, in particular you must try the Cauliflower veggi dish, a must try which I promise you’ll go back for more. Food is served quickly and hot with decent sized portions....

I came for a lovely meal and a few cheeky drinks and we was met with smiley and friendly faces, food was outstanding and the service was unmatched, overall i had the best experience and will be back very soon. A must visit bar atmosphere...

I had a fabulous time with the girls after seeing all the great reviews, and it didn’t disappoint!! The service and food was a 10/10, would definitely recommend had the best time

The food was absolutely amazing! Absolute fried and bruschetta, And the staff was very friendly and welcoming.

I loved it here, the food was gorgeous I ordered the bruschetta and absolute fries and all the staff are very kind will be visiting again.

We popped in for our Friday lunch date and ordered from the lunch menu. We enjoyed a lovely coffee while we waited for our food and chatted to the owner who is always friendly and welcoming. The food arrived quickly and was excellent - best...

What a fabulous place Absolute is, a great asset to the bustle of Market Street. Always a warm welcome from the friendly staff. We ordered a selection of tapas which was all delicious. I highly recommend this place.

Just had an excellent tapas at Absolute, authentic Spanish food , the chorizo, padron pepers were delicious

Really busy bar, despite the bar being full and only 2 serving staff the service was prompt and friendly, had the Sunday roast which was fabulous, saw the tapas food being delivered to other customers which looked amazing, will definitely be going back for that,...

Very nice little bar, can be really noisy when busy and on a cold night the door constantly opening and closing can make it a cold environment. I haven't yet tried the food, but it smells and looks excellent. Staff are friendly and it's very clean.

Had a lovely lunch at Absolute bar. All the staff are amazing. I would definitely recommend to everyone

First time visiting this evening. Great atmosphere, lovely food. We had the tapas and all dishes were tasty, fresh and clean tasting. The absolute fries, we had to have a second portion, too tasty. Thanks for a great evening, we’ll be back next month I’m...

Came here with my mum and sister and sage to say we will be back! Great choice of cocktails which were amazing and lovely atmosphere, keep it up!

Had a lovely meal for Valentine’s - great value special menu and nice relaxed atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the sea bass bruschetta- definitely recommend!!

Dined here 6 weeks ago with a friend and her son, our booked table wasn’t ready as soon as we got there but John the Manager couldn’t do enough to correct this and brought over appetisers to our waiting table. Dined again last night with...

Absolutely fantastic staff John & Izzy very friendly & happy to help 🙏 Great atmosphere you could tell that regular customers were coming back as staff & customers were friendly. I would definitely recommend here for a night out with your partner or friends. The...

Been a couple of times for breakfast, all freshly prepared and not bad at all

Our first visit and it won't be our last.warm welcome on arrival. We all had cappuccinos which came with a lovely biscuit .good value for money.Will be back soon to sample the food menu which looks appetizing.

Wow, izzy was an amazing bar tender, got jsut what i asked for in perfect time, cannot complain, would recommend !!!

Visited around 4pm on a Friday. Small venue, but has everything you want. Food wise put yourself in a tapas bar in Barcelona. Intimate, all facilities, but this was clean too. Really good portions of tapas size food. All good quality. The jumble sea fry...

Izzy and Lillie provided the best service. Food is a 10/10 and fantastic service. Can’t recommend enough. Thank you!

Friendly manager let us order breakfast just after the 11.30 cut off. Service was friendly, coffee was good and breakfast very nice. Delicious hash browns £10 for good quality. Comfortable seating.

Lovely bar and bistro, with fantastic food and great service, especially Ellie and Izzie. Will definitely be returning

Lovely little bar. Wonderful choice of food and service. Great place to go to meet up with friends Thank you

Amazing food. Great relaxing atmosphere with music and sport on tv so sorted everyone. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Will definitely be back. So good to have this high standard so close to home!!!!

Visited tonight for tapas the food was excellent the lady who cooked (think she was called hayley) did an amazing meal of several tapas all cooked to perfection served with with a lovely glass of red. The owner was friendly and chatty. Found out tonight...

Tapas selection was lovely everything was yummy and a credit to the chef and team! Really fairly priced and a good atmosphere for food and drinks! We asked the staff what they would recommend for sharing and they suggested 2 or 3 plates each, 2 each was deffinatly enough but the menu tempted us back to order another plate each!

An absolute gem of a place..great food, great service, great atmosphere..big shout out to Hayley, the chef !!! Please visit you won't be disappointed !!! Tapas n prosecco at a very reasonable price !!! Oh n nice cocktails too

Came here today with a friend, first time. Food was good - we had the tapas and all plates were delicious. Good atmosphere and will be back; Thanks also to Nicki the waitress :)

A great place to eat. We had the tapas dishes which were very yummy. The service was great, staff very friendly and went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. Would highly recommend. Cocktails good too. Was so nice we’re considering going back in...

Absolutely fantastic tapas. Excellent value. A warm and welcoming environment with a great vibe. Definitely worth a visit.

6 of us went on Boxing Day, the food was 10/10 the staff were amazingly attentive and friendly, as a celiac it’s hard to find decent places to eat but everyone went above and beyond, we can’t wait to return

We were so pleased to finally return to Absolute as the kitchen has been closed for too long. We were not disappointed and enjoyed delicious cocktails as well as great tapas. Especially loved the prawns, seafood and steak tacos. Lots more to try next time...

Tapas date night with the partner. Reasonably priced dishes with nice beer. Puddings were limited because they’ve just opened but will have more soon. We will come again

Great food, great service, great cocktails! Have been twice in November since the relaunch, once for tapas and once for Sunday lunch & both times have been nothing short of amazing. Fits in to the perfect westhoughton night out.

Absolutely love it here! Came after the menu re-launch as the cocktails have always been so good. Saw the pics of the launch, and me and my husband came to try it on a night out in Westhoughton. The nicest bar in town and the...

Having visited Absolute Bar and Bistro previously, I called in to try the new menu and it certainly did not disappoint!! Generous portions of sea bass, calamari and king prawns in the lightest crisp batter with a slice of fresh lemon and crispy kale -...

Great atmosphere with a warm and family feel, friendly staff and the food is amazing too! Highly recommend for any occasion.

Food was tasty and value for money. Staff were friendly, atmosphere was chilled. Highly Recommend this place to everyone, its Westhoughton gem.

Came with friends for some drinks great service and friendly staff especially Ellie who served us, would definitely recommend