The best restaurants serving British food in Oldham North West

If you’re in the mood for a meal that will truly test the limits of your taste buds—and not in a good way—then look no further! We recently treated ourselves to a takeaway from Toby Carvery Burnley Road and let me tell you, it was an experience we won’t forget (even though we wish we could). For starters, the “Ulti-Meat” selection came with a portion size so microscopic, we wondered if someone had accidentally eaten half of it on the way over. The meat that did make it to us was overcooked beyond recognition, practically see-through, and chewy enough to rival a dog toy. Forget juicy cuts of roast; this was more like a science experiment in what happens when you cook meat into oblivion. But the real highlight? One of the items resembled a sow’s ear, and I’m not exaggerating when I say it made us feel slightly nauseous and maybe even a bit violated just looking at it. An unforgettable visual, to say the least! So, if you’re craving a meal that leaves you questioning every life choice leading up to that moment, then absolutely give Tony Carvery a try. Otherwise, save yourself the trouble and find somewhere that serves food meant for humans, not whatever sad excuse for a meal this was supposed to be. Furthermore, they graciously charge £16.99 for the Ulti-Meat dish on Sundays, but only £12.49 on Mondays—because apparently, the privilege of being served disappointment is more valuable on the weekend. So, if you’re looking to feel even more ripped off, definitely go for the Sunday splurge. It’s a must for any family looking to blow their money frivolously!

Really enjoy coming to the boat and horses for a carvery on a Sunday, plenty of fresh veg to choose from, Lovley mash potatoes and roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese is also nice. Yorkshire puddings can be a hit and miss, sometimes you get a perfect Yorkshire, other times it can be a flat Yorkshire to a stale Yorkshire that’s been sat under a carvery deck light all day. Just depends what times you go and how busy they have been. Also different options of gravy. The breakfast is fantastic also at the boat and horses. Been so many times for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I like the selection of the hot breakfast. Includes all the usual inc black pudding, mushrooms and if you prefer a porch egg to a fried egg then just ask the waiter and the chef will do you 1. Service wise, the staff could be more interactive with their customers. I have walked in when it’s been really busy stood at the waiting station for 10 mins whilst staff have a chat when the customer should come 1st. Overall it’s better than toby carvery by a long shot and the price what you pay certainly can’t be moaned at

Friendly staff, but overpriced, poor quality food. Avocado on toast was more like some weird guacamole, that was very lemony and smushy - yuck! Poached eggs nice. Kids burger really cheap 'beef'. Terrible smell as well - like extreme wet dog or gone off milk? It was truly awful.

Always lovely food and such friendly service the staff are a credit to the business. Definitely will go for a return visit

My husband and I have been coming to the Wickentree for over 10 years and unfortunately we won’t be back again. We came a few months back and had a bad experience and meal but thought it may have been a one off but no today was even worse. My husband went up to pay and was told there was a 20-25min wait for the afternoon tea he said that was okay, the coffees were brought out soon after ordering they were lukewarm. After waiting 55 minutes for food my husband eventually asked about our food, the girl never came back to tell us the out come but 5 minutes later someone “rushed” out our food I say “rushed” as that’s what it was. All the food apart from the fish and chips were cold, the steak sandwich was just a piece of cold gristle and a bit of meal so much so my husband went to bite into it and the gristle just slid off the sandwich and it was hanging from my husbands mouth you couldn’t bite through it, so that was left. The gravy in the Yorkshire pudding was cold and congealed again that was left. They forgot to add the tartar sauce for the fish and chips, along with the clotted cream for the scone I had to ask for both of these items at separate times during my meal. There was no extra cutlery to cut the scone and add the cream and Jam so just wiped the one I had use for my meal on the napkin and then quickly found the scone was hard and stale when I accidentally dropped it on the plate with a thud. So at £30 per person it’s a lot to pay for 4 chips, a small piece of fish and then the rest of the meal was cold. They obviously forgot to send our meal out and left it waiting on the side then rushed it out with items missing. Not worth the money, won’t be eating here again and they need to employ more staff especially at dinner/lunch when it’s really busy. It’s such a shame as it used to be a really nice place to eat especially at this time of year with the Christmas shop downstairs.

Had a lovely afternoon tea here. It was a gift and the menu is varied . We shared a classic and a hot option . Both were lovely . The atmosphere is lovely and staff friendly

Never been before despite living locally. It was OK, but I won't return unfortunately. The coffee was lovely, however the lemon drizzle cake was dry and lacking lemon flavour. Service was really slow and it just looked untidy and not what I thought it'd be.

Gorgeous food and goid service. Lovely breakfast with quality ingredients we enjoy coming. Staff attentive healthy options drinks lovely and goid choice parking small but ok . Nice outdoors and indoors

Met up with a friend whom I haven’t seen for a while .I decided on the Puckersley. What a disappointment,we ordered a chicken roast dinner ,the chicken was dry and chewy,roast potatoes were hard. After reading some of the reviews i just wish I’d read them before I’d gone Very disappointed and certainly will not be returning.

Was nice visit - staff friendly and attentive, was very warm and stuffy inside (wasn’t a warm day) and felt a little cramped

So wemt there after trying to find a menu online. Seen several photos customers had previously uploaded less than a year ago mind. These state several breakfast sandwich options, a flew pastures and chips etc. Walked down yesterday and no chips whatsoever. No egg for breakfast sandwiches and the icing in the eipnoff terribly awful choice excuse of a "menu" they asked for £4 JUST FOR BACON ON PLAIN WHITE CHEAP BREAD! £4!!! AVOID PEPPLE. Rubbish place, even worse options and terribly for kids or a vegetarian. Walk the couple mins to Martins bakers. What kind of cafe doesn't serve basics. They jandt sold out wither they never sell it. It's a joke and a rip off over priced waste of time.

Hade varit på lancaster park and farm med barnen och tog en liten promenad hit för att äta lunch och ta en kaffe. Bra mat, åt fish and chips och barnen Nuggets. Bra priser, ej dyrt. Obs! Är osäker på om dom tar kort. Tror det bara är cash som funkar.

Amazing place, will be so sad to see it go in a few weeks. Love the food, staff are fantastic, and every time I have been they have been supportive, helpful and fully experienced. Considering some are volunteering, they are an amazing team. The food has always been way above average. Will miss this place.

Went on a recommendation and was lovely. Went at 10am for Saturday morning breakfast Great coffee and service. Persian eggs with chorizo were nicest I’ve ever had….family who all had the small English breakfast said was plenty and very nice. Will be back for sure!!!

Took my boyfriend in for breakfast as we was going to Rochdale , ordered a breakfast that came out on a small plate , egg was overdone and broke , ingredients where cheap .. but prices wernt . Miserable owner too . Won't be going again .