The Garden Bar, Monton in Salford

Food and atmosphere were lovely on Mother’s Day. Staff were visibly busy and did have to be asked a few times for the same thing, but were very apologetic when asked again. Overall lovely day

I recently hired the mezzanine at The Garden Bar Monton, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The space was clean, well-equipped, and perfect for our needs. From start to finish, the service was excellent—everything was organised seamlessly, and the staff were incredibly helpful. A special shoutout to Kieran, the General Manager, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. His professionalism and friendly approach made the whole process effortless. He is a great asset to The Garden Bar, and his dedication to excellent service really shows. On top of that, the food was absolutely fantastic—fresh, delicious, and a real highlight of our event. Another great touch was the clean and well-stocked baby-changing facilities. It was such a thoughtful addition to have spare nappies and other essentials available, making it a really family-friendly venue. If you’re looking for a great venue with outstanding service and amazing catering, I highly recommend The Garden Bar Monton!

Such a lovely meal for Mother’s Day, the staff were really friendly and attentive and the food was delicious, will definitely come back and recommend to all.

1st visit to Garden Bar for Mothers Day and it was absolutely lovely. Will definitely be back. Love food, staff and atmosphere xx

We loved the atmosphere and Ellie, our server, was really lovely and efficient.

Fantastic restaurant, great surroundings. Service not so good

Lovely relaxed lunch. Food and service great as always.

fantastic time for our day out, our service from sushi was outstanding, child and autistic child friendly and extremely understanding, highly recommend this restaurant 👍 food, service and atmosphere 5* thankyou to all the amazing staff *****

Excellent service in a beautiful ambient restaurant! I had the Eggs Benedict and it was delicious!! Would definitely come again!

Visited for breakfast. Very chilled atmosphere and good food.

1st time going, decor is beautiful and the food was amazing. What let this place down was the service. When we first arrived they sat us close to another couple and couldnt sit us at a more private table even though plenty were available the whole time we were there. Not a massive deal though. We asked for a jug of water which arrived in a glass vase. The vase hadnt been cleaned properly and still had soil around the inside of the glass, which we realised after drinking the water. No complaints about the food at all. After we finished, plates were taken, no offer of a desert menu or more drinks. Had to request the bill about 15 minutes later which came with a service charge included. Such a shame as the Sunday roast was worth coming back for but service really let it down, which is the easiest thing to get right.

Absolutely lovely, the food, service and atmosphere you just can’t fault it. Will definitely be making another visit there.

I’ve been a few times to the garden and absolutely loved everything about it, the food, atmosphere and friendly staff, so was really disappointed when we went today. The last time I went through the week at lunchtime I had the most amazing streak ciabatta which I have been raving about to everyone, so you can imagine my disappointment when I ordered it today and it came on bread, which had been left to soak up the blood obviously when the chewy, horrible steak had been left to rest! The staff took it away and asked did I want a fresh one, which I replied no its fine just fresh bread and that is literally what they did, it was brought back with half eaten chips. Very disappointing experience.

Love this place, great food with a smile

Stunning place...love the decor. Charlie was fab really looked after us, very attentive. Food was fresh & delicious. Very quiet the night we were in which is a shame, I'm sure atmosphere would be better on busier nights. Thank you Garden bar!

Great food, lovely servers… Friday pump-DJ music starts way toooooo early 🙉

Garden is a lovely welcoming Restaurant nothing is to much for the staff

Beautiful vibe, amazing food, outstanding service. Borja was an amazing server. Fillet steak recommended! 10/10.

Such a lovely experience, can't wait to visit agine for afternoon tea, the Portions are massive fresh and filling and you have the option to take away if you get full, Atmosphere was calm And relaxing The hygiene was on point, Beautiful interior and also outside in the greenhouse is nice and cool lovely and friendly staff thank you. 100% recommend

We waited over an hour for us to be served food what seemed a quite quiet dining area - found out that they had a large booking and kitchen couldn't cope. Waited 20 mins to be asked if we wanted a drink and food Told that they are plating up our food only to wait a further 20 mins.. So we grabbed our coats and left...shame as the food looked nice. Not sure if this is a one off situation, still it is far from acceptable.

We hosted a 30th birthday party here and it was amazing! Such a fab venue, great food and very attentive staff who made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely recommend.

had a great time having our sunday roast here today! borja was lovely and the food was insanely good! highly recommend

We had lunch here , every dish was amazing and super tasty ! The place is very kids friendly and the atmosphere was beautiful . Special thanks to Ellie for being very attentive and smiley !

Me and my friend came today for lunch after a recommendation from another friend. Well we were more than impressed. We couldn’t fault anything The place is stunning. We sat in the conservatory which was lovely on such a nice day. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely be coming back and I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family.

Good & Hot Food.. served promptly.. thanks :)

Best Sunday roast, really delicious, extremely helpful, friendly staff. Loved all the plants around the edge of the room.

Beautiful place with lovely food. Capri and Jess provided great service and served us with smile. Will definitely be back x

We were a group of 18 people, kids and adults booked for a birthday meal celebration. The service was great, the food was great and the atmosphere was great too.

Poor customer service all round u less you are buying drinks. Food, forget it!

Borja was our wonderful waiter and was very welcoming and excellent service. We really enjoyed our mid week meal out, and would recommend the lasagna.

Beautiful place friendly staff fish and chips fantastic 😊

New to the area first time trying here for food. Nice bar for drinks, however the food is crap, greasy and cheap, I had salad the croutons were old and stale, I ask for another drink I never got it, and the food took 40mins to arrive. Shame

Amazing service from borja kind and welcoming

Fantastic Steak sandwich and nice of the owner to come over for a chat.

Borja lovely guy great service.

I can honestly say the full English breakfast was the best breakfast I have eaten anywhere in years. Top class food, perfectly cooked and with excellent service.

Lovely service off Ellie, she couldn't have been more welcoming, polite & attentive. Perfect customer service. It was our first visit, and we would come again.

Brought my mum for a roast dinner on Sunday and it didn’t disappoint. We were severed by Ellie who was the friendliest and most helpful we could’ve asked for !!

The roast dinner was amazing, the best we’ve had in a long time! Service was amazing, our server was Ellie and she went above and beyond. Can’t wait to return 😊

A little slow on the service. But makes up for it in good food, atmosphere and decor. Been many times and always enjoy it

Very good experience and the staff were great. We had Borja as our waiter and he gave a great service.

Holly was a star tonight bringing all the right qualities to the venue

Not bad i should go here more often with my mates they are very kind

WOW what a day for my baby shower! The venue was just absolutely perfect, the food was amazing and everyone commented it was the nicest afternoon tea they have ever had. I cannot put into words how amazing Holly and the rest of the staff were from booking the baby shower up until the day had finished. They all went above and beyond and made my day extra special. Would 100% this place go anyone and everyone. Thank you so much again for everything 🤍

Amazing service from start to finish from Ellie!

Ellie was a wonderful Host. Cannot recommend this place enough! Really great food, dessert & even better service!

Following a baby shower that didn’t quite go to plan, the manager offered myself and my family a free meal. Ellie served us and was exceptional. The food was lovely and it was a great atmosphere. We would definitely be back!

A really excellent spot and an absolute must visit if you’re in Monton. The food is outstanding and beautifully presented, and to enjoy it in such a lovely dining room makes it a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our server, Ellie was lovely and very accommodating. 10/10 would visit agin!

Beautiful restaurant and the best Veggie Breakfast 👌🏼 Cley was really helpful and had great customer service. Thank you!!!

Much recommended place to spend birthday meal.🎂🎊🎉 Service was absolutely amazing. Borja was the one who greeted us on arrival and was serving out drinks and food to us. Great food ( slow cook beef ribs were so delicious I think the best I’ve ever had anywhere) and fantastic atmosphere. Definitely will be back for a meal. Thank you for

Lovely atmosphere Borja was great

Gorgeous food and really lovely service from everyone including Borja. Thanks for a lovely lunch !

Our server Borja really looked after us yesterday, as a former waitress I remember the challenges well of looking after tables with multiple mums and prams, and Borja did an outstanding job making us feel welcome and that nothing was no trouble

Borja was excellent. Service was great & food was amazing!

I recently hosted a function on the private mezzanine at Garden Bar. The space itself was stunning - It felt both intimate and elegant. A special shout-out to Charlie, who was working the bar that night. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone was looked after, handling everything with professionalism and a genuine smile. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and his friendly demeanour added such a positive vibe to the event. Charlie was truly an asset to the night and played a big part in making it so memorable.

Great place, amazing food and fantastic service

I went for brunch on Saturday morning. The eggs were a bit rubbery and not cooked to my preference, but I wasn’t asked how I wanted them when ordering anyway. What was truly shocking was the service—we were told there would be a slight delay, but it ended up being an hour and a half, despite the place not being busy. No one checked in to update us, and they didn’t even ask if we wanted any additional drinks, even though our coffees had gone cold. To top it off, they tried to charge us a service fee, which we obviously asked to have removed, as the service was practically non-existent. Definitely not coming back.

Lovely breakfast. Great service by Borja

Great service tonight from Maudie! Food was fab!

Great place to hang out in monton anytime of day and also at the weekend. Good beer and red wine. Leah is amazing and such a friendly and welcoming host on the bar.

Lovely food and lovely atmosphere. Maisie and borja were brilliant and made sure that we were looked after. Thank you!

Such a beautiful place, with amazing food. We couldn’t have asked for a better sever, Borja who was so lovely and welcoming. Will 100% be returning. Thank you x

Impeccable service from Capri delivered with a smile

Beautiful place gorgeous food. Capri was out waitress and she went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect. Thankyou.

What an amazing experience dining here tonight! Many thanks to the chefs Callum and Elliot and our waiter Borja for making our night so special I will definitely be returning. Top quality food and service, highly recommend this bar and restaurant

The burger was amazing! Capri and Kaydee were super friendly and went above and beyond with their service. Highly recommend 👌🏽

Capri was great from start to finish. Always made sure everything was good with our experience.

Nino and Maisie were really lovely!!

Absolutely beautiful venue, food and service. Capri was very attentive, couldn't recommend highly enough 🤩

I visited the Garden Bar today for the first time and had a fantastic experience. A big shout-out to Jess, who was incredibly professional and attentive. She made us an amazing coffee, one of the best I’ve had in a long time! Jess also gave us great recommendations on the breakfast menu, which turned out to be absolutely delicious. Her friendly and knowledgeable approach really made our visit memorable. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the excellent service. We’ll definitely be back! Also pushchair friendly which is a huge bonus!

Great experience! Delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

The atmosphere is amazing.we've been served by Rojhan (i am not sure abiut his name though) he was really friendly and nice. He had lovely moments.

Lovely place to eat and delightful food! Ellie our waitress was really friendly and recommended her favourite dishes x

Nino and Maisie were both very attentive and offered great customer service - thank you for making our first visit here warm and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere.

Had a fabulous early evening meal, steak frites were perfect and short beef rib was amazing! The service by Kaydee was perfect, very friendly and welcoming and the chefs Elliot and Callum provided the wonderful food. Definitely recommend and I'm going again next week!

Went as a walk in after seeing the board outside advertising 40% off food. Myself, my Daughter and my Granddaughter. Food and service was lovely, can't fault it. Just a bit peeved when the bill came and we didn't get the 40% offer, you have to book in advance to qualify. The waiter was a little embarrassed when I questioned it and offered to take the service charge off ( we didn't, he was lovely so why would we) I just think whether you booked or walked in, the offer should apply.

Mohammed was great. So was Kel. Love the food :)

This place is a gem! One of my top 5 go to places. The decoration is stunning and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staffs are incredibly friendly (Specially Borja), professional, and attentive, making the service top-notch. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious, crafted with care and quality. Also, They’ve got 40% off the food with a booking from Monday to Friday in January but wouldn’t mind paying the whole bill without discounts because of the excellent service and quality provided. Highly recommend!

Had a really great experience here today after calling in for a spot of lunch..... Decor is great, food was perfect and was very well looked after by Jess and Stanley... Well worth walking to the end of the strip, will definitely be back with friends and family..

Great service and food, waiter Borja was excellent

Muhamad was an excellent staff member, I will come back

Lovely staff but understaffed so worked too hard and talking long time for food and drink to come. Made mistakes with drinks too. But I don’t blame the staff as I feel they are overworked!

I had a great experience at The Garden Bar & Restaurant, thanks to Borja! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent service that made the meal even more enjoyable!

Brilliant service , brilliant food

Special thanks to Borja for the excellent service he provided at the Garden in Monton the food, service and hospitality were second to none ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maise gave us really good service!

Beautiful place and our server Hannah was amazing x

We celebrated my 50th in the function room. Big thanks to all the staff who worked hard behind the bar and organizing the room for us . Great night had by all in an amazing room with a fabulous sound system 10/10 would recommend.

Food was so bad I can't even describe it. We ordered what was supposed to be a steak and pasta. Whatever we were given as a steak was so greasy, it was sickly. And it definitely wasn't a steak. It was just an undercooked piece of meat with dry, old fries. The sauce the pasta was served with was definitely out of date; it tasted old and awful, and the pasta was overcooked. You couldn't eat it; I actually felt sick. We reported it to the waitress; we saw her taking it back to the manager, however, the manager never came to speak to us! I find it so disrespectful and unprofessional. Once again, we told the waitress who came with our bill about the issues with the food, as they wanted to charge us £18 service charge! She knocked 10% off our bill and service charge. But again the manager wasn't even bothered to show any interest. Looking at other reviews now, its their standard practice, with no improvements. Really poor quality food and service. Such a shame as the decor is so nice, and the restaurant itself is really cute, but the food was abysmal. Regretable experience, definitely won't visit again.

Great food, enjoyed by all the family including the little one who Borja made a big fuss of, lovely food and service! We’ll be back

I visited this restaurant for a quick bite and to catch up with a friend, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. At first glance, it seemed like a small spot, but once inside, we were amazed by how spacious it actually is. The vibe was excellent, with a great outdoor seating area and two floors to explore. The menu had a nice variety, and the prices were reasonable. We only ordered starters and drinks, but the food was delicious, and everything we tried was well-prepared. I’ll definitely be coming back! One suggestion would be to include some gluten-free options or at least indicate them on the menu, as it wasn’t clear if they had any.

10/10 lovely unique decor and food especialy roast potatos amazing Staff friendly little slow but worth the wait improved since my first visit

Excellent fish & chips with great service. Many thanks.

Kitchen staff are clueless. Waiter terribly inexperienced. My wife ordered a felafel burger but a beef burger arrived. Good job she isn’t vegetarian. Who’s checking the orders as they leave the pass?? The chips were so salty they were inedible. The Korean bbq skewers were minuscule and cold. £9 for them and insult. Fish overcooked on the fish and chips. Bill came and the 40% January discount not applied. Very poor indeed. This place is going to go under unless they get some experienced kitchen staff.

Brilliant food and excellent service from Mohammed. Would recommend to anyone.

101% excellent service food etc

Fantastic food and an amazing dining experience! We had the ribeye steak, which was perfectly cooked by Chef Callum—juicy, flavorful, and simply outstanding. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing evening. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who ensured everything was just right. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great meal!

Had a lovely meal here with the added bonus of 40% off all food. The sea bass was the best I’ve ever tasted, Thankyou to the chef Callum for this. I will definitely go back again for food. The service from Kaydee and Capri was excellent too. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

Lovely food. Great customer service. Thought we’d give it a go whilst it was 40% off during January and would happily pay full price and return!

What a beautiful place, the garden room is pretty spectacular! Our lunch menu food was lovely but the service wasn't great. We tried to get the attention of two staff for ages and had to get up and approach the desk to get served....... and again to pay!