Swan & Cemetery in Bury

Nice pub put quite expensive. Friendly staff. Good food actually now reasonably priced. Update 19/10/24 , nice pub friendly staff and reasonable priced for drink.

Dry and hard lamb shank, rest of the food just feels like warmed up frozen stuff. Gloopy gravy was very disappointing. I’ll give a star cause my pint was not flat though. Friendly staff just very sad food :’(

Beautiful meal here with the family, for my wife's 70th, staff very attentive, great food loved it

Great food great staff always a pleasure going there treat Clyde our dog like a Prince

I had initially thought this place was ok on having been a few times, but last night changed my overall opinion. I had a family meal here on Friday and there seems to have been an issue with a female causing trouble inside the pub, which we had no knowledge of or, involvement with. Whilst vaping outside and completely unaware of this trouble, she approached myself and my dad and started to chat. A few moments later, a male member of staff approached us telling us what had happened and that she'd been ejected, to which we were surprised but did say "nothing to do with us", several times. This seemed to fall on deaf ears and a cocky young upstart began to be difficult with me right at the door because I had briefly chatted to her, just as I would anyone else. Won't be going back. Food was ok and the girls waiting on are fantastic, but aside form that, not the greatest. I think the guy near the bar hammered falling all over everyone would have been more concerning to monitor, not a family out for a meal or someone already outside of the pub, who wasn't causing further issues.

Lovely Sunday lunch and service but too noisy

Excellent food. Attentive staff

Great food, very helpful staff , relaxed atmosphere

Expected more, visited on a Wednesday night, one person serving which was slow and waitress seemed very disengaged. Food average at best some of the mixed grill tasted like rubber, other table sending back food.Not a great experience.

Nice enjoyable pint in the sun 🌞

Great roast ,the Yorkshire pudding was as big as your place very tasty 😋

Nipped here as was a central location to a few ladies. Nice outdoor seating area and good service on the bar.

Not great. Food was OK but waitresses were forgetful.

Worst meal ever. Quick service and friendly staff. Restaurant was was almost empty and know we know why. 2 of the meals were literally children's portions and cold! Visited the ladies toilets and they were filthy. WILL NOT BE RETURNING!

Abysmal portion of gravy & veg, charged for a extra portion of watery overcooked cabbage after being given just 4 sprigs of emaciated asparagus with a small, albeit a nicely cooked beef wellington. Very disappointed. Won't eat here again.

We stumbled across this gem The Swan & Cemetery whilst out on a drive on the 22/07/24 . First impressions on the outside are a well looked after establishment . When you get inside it’s beautifully decorated . The bar area is really big so there’s no shortage of room to order your drinks and bar food. We decided to eat in the restaurant part of The Swan & Cemetery . The restaurant is a very modern design with lots of natural light beautiful decor . We ordered a couple of drinks to start with . Then chose our food which was Fish & chips and I had the gammon & chips . Both meals were cooked to perfection and piping hot when it arrived at our table . We had a lovely server this afternoon she was very polite and friendly and professional. We had a little chat on our way out which was nice . We shall definitely be back again in the near future.

We have just finished our lunch. My wife ordered a lamb Sunday lunch, and received a beef Sunday lunch. The roast potatoes were under cooked and not roasted at all. The gravy and cauliflower cheese were tasteless. My chips were under cooked. The ketchup was certainly not Heinz, and was tasteless. But on a positive note, my burger was really good. We will not be going back.

Really good food, efficient and friendly staff, would highly recommend

Had not been here for a long time. Food was excellent. I had the chicken from the grill, lovely. Others had the steak and ale pie, thick gravy, very tasty

Food was amazing service was fantastic

My visit to The Swan and Cemetery was nothing short of delightful. This charming establishment is truly a standout on Manchester Road in Bury. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a warm, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of dishes, all cooked to perfection using locally sourced produce. On my visit, I tried the vegetarian fish and chips—battered halloumi with chips and mushy peas—and it was exquisite. The batter was light and crispy, perfectly complementing the rich, savory halloumi. The menu caters well to dietary restrictions, and the chef is very accommodating, even offering a variety of gluten-free options if you call ahead. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and inviting, with a tastefully decorated dining area that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you’re sitting indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating area surrounded by their newly-planted wildflower garden, the environment is always pleasant and relaxing. Service at The Swan and Cemetery is impeccable. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, always ensuring that your dining experience is top-notch. Whether you’re there for a casual meal or a special occasion, they go above and beyond to make sure every visit is memorable. Their Sunday roasts are particularly noteworthy, a local favorite that draws crowds week after week. Be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For those looking to unwind with a drink, their selection of wines, ales, and other beverages is impressive and caters to all tastes. The full bar and moderate noise level make it a great place for gatherings and celebrations. Parking is ample and convenient, making it easy to visit at any time. Overall, The Swan and Cemetery is a must-visit in Bury, offering an unparalleled dining experience that combines excellent food, a warm atmosphere, and exceptional service. Shaun - Rossendale

Visited on a quiet weekday in a party of three. Service was really good, nice helpful member of staff really friendly. The food was ok. Just ok. Parking is free and right outside and the beer garden looked lovely.

Marked atmosphere down 1 star as we were at a funeral.

Wouldn't know, only drove past it.

The service was so slow we were shown to our table we waited 15 minutes for our drinks to come then another 20 minutes for our starter that was only OK I had chicken curry the chicken was in perfectly square shape as if frozen we were in an hour and half for that the table in front of us wasn't cleared although the waitress walked past it several times. I think we'll give it a miss for awhile it used to be lovely. What's happened?

Very poor service. Had to keep asking for things that they didn't bring. Asked for a sweet menu. They didn't even bring that so we just paid the bill and left. And it wasn't even that busy.

Ignore any negative reviews. Just swerve past them without a thought. This is such a great place. Friendly and pleasant, accommodating and the food is just lovely. We had the vegetarian ’fish’ and chips, we sat outside and it was just delightful.

Really great location and service was good although the food needs a massive improvement they can’t boast that they’ve got the best Sunday dinner around because it’s far from that. don’t like posting negative reviews but I feel that saying that they’ve got the best Sunday dinner in the area is a big ask. I will be going back in the next couple of months. Hope they improve and I can change this review.

We were a party of 3, including my 92 year old father-in-law, and did not book beforehand. I had chicken fillet, chips, and veg, and my wife and Germany dad had fish & chips. They both said their food was nice and hot and was delicious. My meal was also tasty. Service was excellent despite the waitress having to cover all the tables in the restaurant part of the pub. Although the car park is quite small, we easily found a space close to the entrance. I think they have an overflow car park available as well. We'll be visiting again and recommend others to do so.

Lovely pub .nice food and service .

Lovely food, excellent service, also dog friendly

After our last visit where the service and staff were brilliant, we decided to take my mum In law and her brother for Sunday lunch. The food was again fantastic but the staff were lack lustre at best, there was plenty of staff but they all seemed to be looking and talking to each other we waited 30 minutes for anyone to come to the table for our sweet order but we decided it may not be the best decision, so instead paid and left. May swerve going for a while.

The food was exceptional, good atmosphere, sadly just let down by poor service

Had small Sunday roast. One tiny piece of beef. Two roast potatoes which looked like they had been done in the chip pan. One overcooked parsnip. Mash and carrots ok. Won’t be having another.

Had a lovely early tea with family, we all enjoyed our meals very much and a decent price for the quality of the food and experience.

Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish by the bar staff and also Danny the chef. The food was great and they made sure we had everything we needed. My parents would like to thank the girls on the bar and the chef for making their evening relaxed and enjoyable ☺️

A tiny bit dearer than some pubs but the food is always Excellent. Worth paying the tiny bit more.

Party of 25 old blokes, were warmly received and looked after all afternoon by friendly, efficient and professional staff, hoping to book in again for July, if they'll have us.

Great place to go to, food is great.

Fantastic staff, fantastic service, great food, great atmosphere ! How can you improve on perfection....you cannot!

I have been here so many times over the years and the food has always been good. Today for my birthday, my mum, sister and I thought we’d would book. We haven’t been for a good while so I don’t know if the cooks changed but the batter on my Mums fish was pale instead of the normal golden brown and the batter wasn’t cooked, the chips were horrible and soggy as if the oil wasn’t hot enough this may account for the fish batter too. The service was good the meals were well below what I’ve had here previously. Very disappointed especially as it was my birthday treat off the family!

Great chips. Chip muffin for 3.50. 👌 lining for a swalley!🍟

Very noisy slow service and very average food. Not in a hurry to return. Unfortunately.

We visited on a weekday afternoon, and had a light meal, food was lovely and tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful when we needed to change one of our food orders. Would definitely visit again

I ate here two weeks ago, the owner came over to the side of me and spat in the bin narrowly missing my daughter in her pram and when questioned he said he wished he’d have not missed. Nob head. Don’t recommend this place

Was really looking forward to my first visit after hearing positive comments and reading good reviews. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. The food was OK but nothing more than that. Steak was good but the chips were pretty tasteless and the carbonara dish resembled a microwave ready meal. The cheesecake was still frozen when it was served to me so was more like lemon meringue ice cream. Service was a plus point, both waitresses we had were informative, quick and friendly.

Cold this evening for a 60th birthday, superb service and atmosphere. Food was amazing. I had a beautiful pate starter, a gorgeous mixed grill. My wife had the Manchester tart followed by sirloin steak. Gorgeous with a nice bottle of prosecco.

Prawn cocktail starter no marie rose sauce mayonaise instead served in a dish not cocktail glass steak ok onion rings poor

Love this place and was looking forward to my chili jacket potato. Disappointed. Very thin and watery not at all as meaty and rich as before. Seemed to have padded it out with veggies. However, service and atmosphere good as usual.

No atmosphere. Dirty tables. Large dog asleep at an empty table of six on the banquette seating. Only one unflavoured gin on offer which was Gordons. Thankfully only there for drinks because the food on the next table looked atrocious! Two lovely girls serving at the bar who were your only redeeming feature. So disappointed.

Had Sunday roast, booking 5.00pm, lovely staff. There was no chicken left,had beef instead the meal was nice but think they had run out of parsnips as we all got one tiny piece?did mention to staff but got no reply?. Had jam roll poly with custard, roly poly was dry. Overall was ok.

Delicious food and great service.

Nice place for pub grub but feels overpriced for what's served. Arriving 1230 on Sunday and not ordering a roast the service was a bit slow. Decent lunch if you're nearby and don't mind the price

Lovely food lovely staff does Lancashire proud with their lamb hot pot and different pub classics

The missus and I ordered the lamb casserole. It came with burnt sliced potato on top. I sent mine back and ordered something else, which I received 10 minutes later, obviously after everyone else had eaten theirs. The missus had hers as she was hungry, and the server said that she would that the 2 dishes off the bill. Unfortunately, only 1 was taken off. I've had previous good experiences here, but today's wad not up to par.

Went for drinks on Christmas Day around 2/3pm. The pub was very busy, the two lads behind the bar were rushed off their feet but handled it very well. I’d say it was probably understaffed. Even though they were so busy they still made time to make sure we had a lovely Christmas. Hope this gets back to them because they were a credit. Will definitely return. Had a fantastic time. Thank you.

Went for Xmas Dinner with my partner and parents. The food was lovely - I don't think anyone left anything at all on the plates!! We all had different meals and thoroughly enjoyed our food. Service was great, not too rushed and with sufficient gaps in between courses. The chef came out too for a chat which was really nice too. A lovely way to spend Xmas Day .

Yet again not a disappointment food excellent again

Very nice here, the staff were welcoming, the food was absolutely lovely. Was busy but service was good. Will definitely be back.

Lovely pub that is busy and rightly so. Service was quick, friendly and professional. Food arrived in good time and staff were attentive even though they were busy. As a vegan, the menu was disappointing. At the very least I would expect at least one vegan option in starters, main and desserts, but here they only had one main and one dessert. The vegan burger came on a lovely bun with some robust, well-cooked chips but the burger itself was an insipid, mass produced mush of a burger, probably from a frozen packet and without any of the umami you’d expect from a carefully thought out vegan option. The one dessert available was a Belgian chocolate tart with a dollop of an unspecified flavour of vegan ice cream. It was okay. Ambience was terrific and it was easy to pay too, so a rather generous four stars from this particular vegan, with a must try harder please for vegan options- remember, these are options not just for vegans but are also enjoyed by many people who happily eat meat too.

Went with the family for an evening meal. Service food and staff all excellent.

A party of 16 people booked for a Festive Christmas meal 18/12/2023. the meal was excellent, and the staff worked very hard to accomodate every one. However the down side to this and I mean downside. There was absolutey no festivieties about it ! No table cloths, No Crackers. No Party hats etc. We might as well just walked in and had our meal. Come on !!! It's advertised as a Christmas meal, So where were the festivities on this Joyous occasion? MUST DO BETTER and make it a JOYOUS OCCASION FOR ALL. Thankyou Merry Xmas to All.

Lovely food and staff. Relaxed atmosphere and good home cooked food options we had the Christmas dinner and it was lovely.

Lovely place for a catch up with friends for a Christmas meal Food was very good Compliments to the chef's and all the staff Shane forgot to take photos . Wishing you all Merry Christmas 🎅 and a wonderful New Year

Had a great night. Venue was picked at random as we're not from the area. It was a great choice, food was fantastic with very ample portions and reasonable prices. Lots of choice on the menu and. Huge selection of drinks available. Staff were friendly and attentive. Very highly recommended.

First visit there. Highly recommended 👌 Food top class. Definitely visit again. Thank you

Lovely pub, friendly staff and yummy food! We visited last night on a weekend trip to Manchester after seeing it on our drive to our hotel. We called and asked if they offered gluten free options which they did! We were late getting to Manchester so didn’t manage to get there until 8:43pm and last orders for food is at 8:45pm, the very kind bar staff agreed to let us order and the chef popped out to inform us of the gluten free options. Our food was delivered to our table within 10 minutes and was absolutely delicious!! Would highly recommend and will definitely return when I next go to Manchester! Lovely relaxed atmosphere too! Thank you!!

It was so cold in the room some people were wearing their coats. We hadn't been to eat here for quite a while and it has changed a lot. The fish and chips and the fish medley were disappointing. The lamb hotpot was fine.

Lovely Christmas decor and well kept beers. The chips were amazing too

Excellent meal every time .Great staff good atmosphere.

Just had a meal at the Swan & cemetery, the staff are friendly the food was nice and hot

5th visit and so far bot disappointed. Today was the best

Excellent 1st visit as a prelude to our Christmas lunch planned for December. Couldn't fault the quality of food and service. Lovely venue.

Excellent food and service. Food very well presented and reasonably priced.

Lovely food, great service. Would highly recommend.

I am ceoliac, my food has to be gluten free. The chef was very helpful and went through the menu. There was plenty of choice. Food came beautifully cooked and was very tasty. Prices not too bad will go again very soon.

The service was great and so is the atmosphere. Go there if you fancy a pub grub.

Nice nice pub with good food, very good menu, staff helpful and polite.

1 star off due to lack of parking, otherwise food, price and service good.

Ordered starters which came after main meal,wanted sandwich had to be ordered at the bar area other side of room. 2 meals had to go back uneatable ——garlic mushroom came with about 3 mushrooms cut in half no taste . Spoke to a party of ladies said would not go back again food not good and not worth what they charge AVOID this place

Been frequenting this establishment for years and the service/food hasn't changed. Highly recommended.

We went as a group of 12 for my mums birthday. Fantastic food and service with a very warm welcoming by the manager. It isn’t our first visit and won’t be our last!

Had a lovely family pre birthday meal today(Sunday) food was lovely and staff were fab, was also given a complimentary glass of champagne, been here a few times and always very nice 😊

Pie and peas - lovely.....and best chips ever - well done !

A friend and I went for a nice tea. The menu looked great and I chose the vegetarian fish and chips, which was battered halloumi with chips and mushy peas, it was all really lovely. The batter was beautiful. Im not vegetarian normally but I love some halloumi. I'd like to try alot of the dishes on menu, they all sounded tasty. Nice and cosy atmosphere. I'll be going back

What a wonderful write-up you give yourselves! Just a pity it doesn't make it to the table! From a party of 8 only one person said the meal was good. In the Beef Wellington the meat was overcooked and tough and the pastry anaemic. The sausage meat was tasteless and the casings were indigestible. Was the chef working from home, I wonder?

Lovely meal tonight for my daughters 18th food is fantastic as ever Great atmosphere all staff fantastic, not just a one off we go regularly and the service and food are always fabulous Thank you to the manager, owner and the lady that looked after us who worked her socks off as it was busy but always kept smiling and looked after everyone amazingly

Lovely place to eat in the Bury area :) Homely pub grub but in a nice atmosphere :)

Had so called salmon with pasta. It was cold and inedible. The pate for starters tasted fine but upset my stomach- Not good if you have a flight to catch the same day. I get the impression the kitchen staff don't give a toss and it reflects on the poor standard of food on offer.

Nice place to eat but on the very hot day we called fans would have been nice addition.

Asked for no mashed potatoes as I don't like them and asked for extra roasted potatoes did I get them NO

Our very first visit to Swan and Cemetery and we will definitely be going again. Lovely place and the Sunday Roast was so lovely. Considering their roasts are only £3 more expensive than Toby it is more than worth it. Tasted lovely, beef was so tender, yorkies were not over crispy and the chefs Cauliflower cheese was gorgeous.

Friday night date night with hubby didnt start off well, so first restaurant the sercice was appalling so we got up and walked out, we decided to drop into the Swan & Cemetary, where we enjoyed a lovely meal, in a chilled atmosphere and the young girls serving could not have been any more helpful, will definitely be returning. Friday date night saved.

Excellent food and service in a warm friendly atmosphere

Realy lovely staff very helpful willing to help very friendly 🧡🧡🧡🧡will defo go again🙂

Food was really good Staff were very helpful def recomend

Very pretty and scenic pub good for a drink but poor quality microwave food at highish prices

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lovely food and friendly atmosphere, had to wait a while for our food but noticed there was only one waitress, so in all fairness to her she did amazing !! especially on such a hot day, she was really smiley too but it's an awful lot of work for one person

Unfortunately we was at a wake there but the food was excellent and the surroundings where lovely too full recommended it anyone