The Bird at Birtle in Rochdale

Good service, good food and an excellent place to celebrate my niece's birthday.

An absolutely cosy and beautiful autumn atmosphere reflected in the gorgeous autumn leaves and soft lighting. We enjoyed our Sunday roast dinner. The food was delicious and didn't take long time to be served. This was brilliant to see despite the fact that the restaurant was so busy. Lily was amazing and looked after us and kept checking if everything ok! I absolutely enjoyed her recommendation of the carrot cake with Pistachio frosting. Great atmosphere and fantastic service and most importantly, very delicious food. Thank you ❤️

Sumptuous main, generous desserts. Staff were friendly and attentive. Wonderful view of the moor from the restaurant. Loved it.

Last minute booking for dinner enjoyed the food. Lovely ambience and good service. Not the cheapest but still good value.

Enjoyed tasty sea bass from the specials menu, cooked to perfection. Kate our server was nice & friendly.

Visited recently for both an evening meal and an afternoon brew. The food was excellent, but the young staff appeared a little inexperienced. A chipped and broken tea pot and cup were presented to us, and we were the only late afternoon customers. When asked what the offers entailed, the bar server continued walking and talking and finished behind the bar. The beer was good and fit out is lovely. We'll be back, but sort the China out, please.

Great service with very helpful, polite staff (shame a certain customer decided to be rude to the waitress) but didn’t spoil a beautiful Sunday dinner, definitely recommend & will be back very soon. 👏🏻👏🏻

Edit September 2024: Food is totally not worth the prices. Probably it's best if you come for the Sunday lunch. Traditional dishes done very well. Would definitely come back again.

Nothing spectacular just standard Sunday lunch

Lovely place, outstanding food, great atmosphere and nice staff. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely dinner! We had 3/6 people with allergy’s and they were brilliant. 2 of us being gluten free and they answered all our questions and even had an allergy menu. Also we were sat downstairs and it was a little loud because of the bar so we asked if they had any space upstairs and they said we could move there! They were really accommodating and the food was so yummy. Would definitely recommended!

I was there only for a beer and desert but this place is really nice. Looks posh but prices are reasonable. Definitely will come back for proper food

A wonderful place, excellent food, great service from friendly staff and good value for money and a lovely unexpected anniversary surprise with our dessert.

Celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with family. Took advantage of the happy hour cocktails before the meal. Superb and good value for money. Then the meal was amazing. Family are very fussy about food and everyone was very happy with their meal choice. Delicious, superb presentation and service. 10/10

Very limited choice for coeliacs of main meals The gf option for sweet was unavailable Staff were cleaning up whilst we were eating despite it only 9pm

Great restaurant with a lovely setting and lovely views from their window front upstairs. The menu was refreshing and a good price for a set menu on a Sunday. We started off with cocktails which were delicious and including the mocktails! The white onion soup starter was one of the nicest soups I’ve tasted in a while! The Sunday roast was perfect, my beef was cooked to perfection and we were stuffed by the end! The desserts were also nice from what we managed after being full up! In particular we enjoyed the deconstructed tiramisu. Unfortunately my mother had a medical emergency after the meal due to an illness, it was quite scary and required an ambulance (she’s ok now). The staff were absolutely incredible during this, phoned an ambulance, kept everyone calm and directed the paramedics upstairs so I’m very thankful to them and they’re a testament to the company!

My boyfriend and I have become Sunday regulars. We thoroughly enjoy our Sunday Dinners here and the service is always great. We recommend to everyone!

Try not to get seated under a speaker. Music is quite loud and not a great playlist for the venue

The best food we’ve had in a long time! We drove quite a long way to come here and it was well worth it. We will definitely be back!

Absolutely wonderfull, food excellent, staff wonderful professional and fun, the atmosphere was wonderful, not had this much fun with food for a long time thoroughly recommend 5* for us Lord and Lady Tranter

Lady Tranter and I had a wonderful dinner, 7:30 was ideal great atmosphere , fabulous food, served by excellent waitresses, we would recommend this restaurant to anyone 100% Well done team.

Absolutely stunning! I was treating my friend to a birthday meal and honestly we were treated like royalty! The manager, Johnny, was lovely and all the staff were so helpful. Even the dessert chef made the effort and sent out a birthday plate. We will definitely be going back! The cocktails made by Sally & Tom were also to die for!! Now home, pjs and sleep for me! We ate so much! 🐷

Mid way through service, directly after ordering being TOLD we have to vacate our table by the waiter because the manager is SPINELESS to ask us to move down stairs, when I asked the so called MANAGER he was very dismissive & not bothered about our concerns only to be told your desserts will be served downstairs. Andrew N would not have stood for this. Food lovely, management absolutely tripe, we visit here for drinks regularly, not now... Re-educate that peroxide poor tattooed plonker the art of customer service. Our guest had her birthday meal experience ruined. BEWARE....

Top restaurant never fails to deliver.

We had a great dinner with colleagues. Really enjoyed it. Staff was good and cooperative. Amazing atmosphere.

Went here for Sunday roast and it was excellent.The restaurant's interior was moden with lots of glass and wooden beams.The restaurant was upstairs which looked out onto green pastures with big bi folding doors which would be welcome in warmer weather. My wife and I had 2 courses (£26) and we both opted for the beef roast dinner (chicken and lamb the other options) and a dessert. The roast dinner was exceptional with (for me) the roast potatoes the best I've had for ages conjuring past meals made by my mother with just the right amount of blackening to them. The beef was beautiful (although the knife provided wasn't great st cutting it) and the gravy was very flavoursome albeit a bit thin for my liking. Service was excellent from the staff. All in all though a very enjoyable meal and I will be returning. Just be aware there is only about 20 car parking spaces available at the rear and it gets busy so you may have to find alternative parking.

My friends and I always have our birthday celebrations at The Bird. The food and service is always spot on. But tonight was even better. Our server was Josh. He was delightful. Thanks for making my 60th birthday very special xx

Really beautiful place portions are great and the menu is always changing. Great spot for a lovely date night.

Beautiful food, friendly staff and a lovely setting

Excellent service and lovely staff. The food was really good although we had a slight issue with one dish but they went above and beyond to make things more than right, so it strangely ended up being a positive. Can highly recommend.

Great food lovely atmosphere and great price !!!

Had chicken Kiev stuffed with mushrooms, was OK, but have had just as good for a lot less cost. Will not be going back.

Lovely food and amazing atmosphere. Really nice here. Not to expensive either. Really enjoyed our meal. X

A superb place to dine out.. great food great place.

I cannot explain the level of service received from this amazing restaurant. At such short notice for a small wedding, Ellen went above and beyond to make the run up and the day run so smoothly and nothing was ever to much trouble. The day was just perfect, the food was perfect and the staff were exceptional. Thank you so much and looking forward to our next meal here.

Lovely food but only one vegan dish on the entire menu (inc starters and dessert). Everyone else had a starter and dessert but there wasn't anything for me unfortunately. My main dish was nice but expensive. I wasn't pleased with the mandatory service charge.

Great bistro, nice for lunch or dinner. Special place

I had a great time at this place, lovely environment & staff. Especially the lovely boy who waited my table & was really polite, his name was Shaquil Ramsey.

Top restaurant for a get together. Food was absolutely amazing as well as the cocktails. Waiter staff look and are very professional, definitely one of my favourite places.

Poor show From the initial cold welcome to the tasteless offerings, we actually left feeling quite robbed from the Bird at Birtle. I know we’re in a pandemic but the clinical instructions we received on entry ( without a please , thank you or smile) were off putting from the offset. Starters were adequate but basic and the extra condiment ordered forgotten, even though they were hardly stretched there seemed to be little excitement to be back at work after all this time off. Sunday lunch itself was bland to say the least. Very expensive at £25 for what and where it is also. 2 slithers of wafer thin roast beef with two small roast potatoes. Watered down cauliflower cheese and gravy. Extra gravy ordered also forgotten. We asked a side of extra potatoes due to the shortage at an extra cost of £4 Take your hard earned money elsewhere

What a lovely place. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Food was amazing. We had the christmas menu. All 3 courses were excellent.

Absolutely amazing food and service. The festive menu was just so good. First time I have been but will definitely be going back

Poor options for vegetarians , only offer Xmas menu in December but no indication on booking. Staff all talking and throwing snowballs outside. Slow for plates to be cleared away.

We were never offered water for the table. We were asked what we wanted to drink after only just sitting down and not having time to look at the wine menu. The starters were good but the mains were very poor. The cod casserole was not wholesome but very wishy-washy. As for the cheese and onion pie? Over baked so the pastry was very dry and the filling was virtually non existent. I had a pint of beer and when the waitress took the empty glass away I wasn't asked if I'd like another one !! Too top it the bill includes a 10% service charge which you're obliged to pay regardless of whether or not you're happy with the service . It should be upto customer discretion whether they pay a tip or service charge. Not an obligation. I've been coming here for a good few years having previously going to Nutters in Norden. The food and service standards there were far superior there and a couple of years ago were very good at the Bird at Birtle. However, we've visited 3 times this year and each time has got increasingly disappointing. I'm afraid we won't be returning again which is a real shame cos the place itself is really pleasant. The food and service? No

Very expensive but good atmosphere

Excellent place to eat all the dishes are really good. Deserts to die for. The only slight problem is that there is a service charge that I think could highlighted a little better.

Excellent meal food was served with style a very nice experience, definitely recommended.

Fantastic place, excellent food and brilliant staff. Good portion size and spectacular flavours. Went out for a birthday dinner with friends and family. We had a 3 course dinner with a bottle of wine and coffee with dessert. Highly recommended

Poor Sunday lunch!! A problem with all courses, not good enough for the prices you charge. Queried the bill, was overcharged. Cold room as doors open. Have been on numerous occasions. Will not be returning!!! 😩.

Visited as a group of eight for a birthday meal, food was excellent and everyone had food envy of each other's meals.

The food was really nice but there were a some issues: We asked for no ice in some of our drinks, they turned up with ice We asked for a latte that never came It's over-priced for what you get (but again, it is nice food) The music is both awful and too loud. It doesn't set a good atmosphere for a family sunday lunch Probably wouldn't go back for Sunday lunch as there are other pubs that has food that's just as good and is a bit more reasonable.

Had a Monday afternoon lunch... delicious! The staff were very polite and friendly. Service with a smile always makes me feel happier.

Really nice food in an unpretentious atmosphere. Just as I like it. The arancini starter was especially nice, but the slow cooked beef festherblade was also delicious and different from the usual steak.

Went for Sunday lunch. Loved the decor. Sat by windows with great view. Happy, attentive staff. Tasty, home-cooked lunch.

First visit ever.......I will be back

Only called in for a quick drink. Very pleasant greeting and excellent service and very reasonable prices. Will definitely be returning to try the food. Very tranquil atmosphere.

Delicious meals for meat, fish and veggie eaters. Stylish upstairs restaurant and smart pub dining below. Great atmosphere and busy, even on a Wednesday.

Lovely place, excellent food, good staff but rather pricey drinks at yhe bar

Been here a few times and always had a good experience. The servers, though young, are fantastic well-presented, and professional. The manageress was clearly running an efficient and tight ship, and all very friendly and polite. The food is very high quality: our family have exceptionally high standards and have eaten in some of the best places in the country and continent, so we know our food and to impress my parents is an achievement. Maybe those saying it is bland should look at their diets - too much over processed food and sugar dulls your taste buds. And anyone complaining about portion/price on here doesn't understand portion sizes, or the costs involved in making and serving quality food, which is probably why The Clarence has sadly closed. If Bury wants nice things, you have to raise your standards and support the people providing those nice things! Will inevitably return as it's the best place for eating out in the area.

Was waiting over 30 min to order a drink while staff was stood around talking wasn't asked if we wanted any condiments there was no one around for a good 15 mins so my food was goin cold while waiting for vinegar and mustard wasn't brought steak knives so had to try with the 1 on the table until there was a member of staff to request them also food was nice but service was poor wasn't even busy so no excuse spent over £100 for 2 people usually always leave a tip not today won't be back there

Met up with friends and it was a half way house for us to meet. So glad we suggested here. Excellent in every way. Food was delicious...Still tasting my fish dish😜. A tad on pricy side but don't mind if quality is as good as this.

I came to visit for drinks and dinner on Saturday afternoon for my dads Birthday. I very near gave this a 1 star due to the young waitress that nearly ruined our whole experience, but felt it was a little harsh due to the good quality food and the service of the manageress. We arrived around 16:00 and was due to be seated at 17:30. We were a party of 4 and was originally sat around the bar waiting for our table. The manageress went out of her way to seat us as quickly as possible so we was more comfortable opposed to sitting at the bar area in which i appreciated. When seated for food the service was very slow. We didn't mind to be honest and i wasn't going to complain about the. Around 90 minutes for a starter and main course. What really done it for me is towards the end of the evening the young waitress came to our table and told us that we only had 3 minutes left and then we had to move on. In utter shock my sister asked for the bill. When the waitress returned i told her that i thought her comment was very rude considering the service has been so slow and my family hadn't even finished their drinks. Her response was 'well i will just take the service charge of the bill' (in a rude tone) and walk off. No apology. I followed the waitress and asked to speak with the manageress. The manageress was very apologetic and took off a couple of drinks on the bill. That's not what we wanted but just wanted to highlight the lack of service and rudeness of a member of staff. It was very busy and i appreciate that but maybe this particular waitress needed extra training in how to provide a good service to customers.

Lovely birthday celebration. Great pub grub in a nice location with relaxed atmosphere.

The food was very nice, although also overpriced for what you get. Bar staff didn't seem to grasp being asked not to put ice in drinks, when mentioned to them every time the drinks were brought over, the look, along with the way the drinks were snatched off the table weren't expected. A ny service charge on any bill is optional,so certainly tips should be your own preference, and not added to the total. Just for the cost of the food, plus the service charge we won't be in a hurry to go back.

Food was great, service very good, will definitely return.

Disappointing Sunday lunch was like Berni inn style carvery food. The roast lunch was swimming in a lake of bland gravy. The fish cake starter was dull (seemed from frozen) and came with bit of limp lettuce, the sirloin beef was pink but chewy as hell, although the waitress did bring some better beef when I asked. Decor is stylish, junior staff do not really engage, although Jean the maturer waitress was very helpful.

Always a great time me and my wife love the food and the staff are great 👍🏻

We had two set meals in this restaurant. We ordered two fish cakes for our starter. The fish wasn’t fresh just like the frozen one, and goes back to deep fried again. But that was even better than our main dishes. My partner ordered a roasted sirloin, and I ordered roasted lamb. When they came on our table, I was shocked. Because they both looked like swimming in a gravy ocean. No one was trying to ask should the gravy on side or in the dish. The results turned out, every ingredients on the plate just tasted gravy. Without any fresh flavour and balance. Mush sweet potato taste alright, but didn’t blend properly. The side veggies after caught with gravy lost their taste. Roasted lamb was alright, passed. But the roasted sirloin was awful, just chewy like a tire. We told one of the waitress and she brought us some tender beef, which were slightly better. To be fair, the atmosphere and decorations are pretty nice. The service is ok, they do the passes level, but don’t expect too much. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend to have meals there. If only have some drinks and chilling will be alright.

Great food and service. Best place in the area by far…

First time here and would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back.

Beautiful place, clean and professionally run. The food was amazing. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you like good food.

Excellent food and wonderful service. Pleasant atmosphere with fabulous views of the countryside

Bland food, very expensive and service poor and was charged an extortionate service charge!!

Brilliant food, brilliant service good beer really good.

Went Bird at Birtle on Saturday for my Father in laws 60th birthday lunch. We had around 15 guest but the service was exceptional. Staff always asking if we needed more drinks and overall just very polite. Most of us had 3 courses and not once did we have to wait for our food, service brilliant again. Then let's talk about the food, my word its with out a doubt the best place to eat in the bury area. If you haven't been you should. Thank you Bird at Birtle for a brilliant day

As expected and as well as the other times we have been everything was perfect. If there was 6 stars then I would give it.

First rate dining experience I'll definitely be back. The food is beautifully presented and is very tasty. My favourite was the Garlic Prawns & Chorizo. I have also discovered a new favourite wine - The Bird Malbec.

Enjoyed a fabulous lunch here today. Food was spot on - smoked haddock main (specials menu) and battered fish and chips were beautifully cooked and presented and our desserts didn’t disappoint either. Very relaxed ambience and attentive friendly service. High standards all round. A lovely little weekend treat.

Absolutely love it here. Lovely restaurant, food is amazing and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommend.

Excellent food in a lovely converted old pub, it’s top restaurant quality food within a welcoming setting that feels relaxed but also quite posh. Will definitely be having more meals there.

What more can I say. Thanks first time from South Yorkshire and will not be the last!! Lovely place

The bird is the word Mamma mamma uh wah wah wow

Not a single starter I liked. No vegetarian or vegan choice. My beef borguinon was more of a mushroom and bacon lardon one. Disappointed. View was nice though

Brilliant - a local pub with well trained and smartly dressed (black and white uniforms) - very friendly. Excellent Sunday roasts

Delicious steak and excellent service

We visited the restaurant on a Saturday lunchtime and were seated upstairs overlooking the view of the open countryside. The staff were very attentive, friendly and happy to accomodate any request. The food was outstanding, I had the cured salmon with beetroot to start, followed by the seabass, clams and mussels and an apple and berry crumble for pudding. I would, we all would revisit. No excuse needed, just because we enjoyed the whole experience.

Lovely setting with great views. Food was really good and great value at £28 for 3 courses on Sundays, however, very disappointed that we were asked to leave the table as it was needed. Having been in the restaurant for 2 hours, the fact was that we had waited about 45 minutes for our starters to be served.

Went with friend. Enjoyed early bird cocktails.

Went here for the first time today with friends. All four of us had delicious starter & mains, excellent fare. Credit goes to our server Alex C who was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back.

The food here is great but the service is terrible. From start to finish not one member of staff we dealt with was pleasant or friendly. It’s a shame the service is so poor because the food and atmosphere in general is really good but the whole night was brought down by the staff and their attention to detail/lack of customer service.

In a beautiful location with good parking.Staff was really friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious.Would definitely recommend The Bird at Birtle

Outstanding quality food and good value

Cannot fault this place. Always great value and good food.

Just had a fabulous lunch. The food was superb, the attentiveness of the staff second to none. Very enjoyable experience. Thank you

Top restaurant with great service and excellent food. One of the best steaks I've eaten in fact👍👍👍

Great place. Would deffo go back

Excellent food with very attentive staff.

Fabulous food and impeccable service.

Food was delicious, we chose the festive menu. Service slow. Had to ask again for drinks that had been ordered. No NHS or Bluelight discount. Would go again.

Lovely place, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food a little overpriced though for what you get.