Discreet Dining in Bolton
Bolton's dining runs from the town centre to the villages on the edge of the moors. Here is how to pick a calm table and get home comfortably.
The town centre
Restaurants in the centre gather around Bradshawgate, Churchgate and the streets near Victoria Square. They are convenient for the theatre and the Interchange, and a weekday evening is calmer than the weekend, when the bars nearby are busy.
Restaurants in the centre gather around Bradshawgate, Churchgate and the streets near Victoria Square.
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Bolton Market
Bolton Market on Ashburner Street has a food hall with a wide spread of stalls. It is a relaxed daytime choice rather than an evening one, and an easy place to meet for a first coffee or lunch in a public, busy setting.
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The moorland villages
Villages on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, such as Rivington and Edgworth, suit a slower meal after a walk or a drive, away from the town centre. You will want a car or a taxi to reach them.
Villages on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, such as Rivington and Edgworth, suit a slower meal after a walk or a drive, away from the town centre.
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Booking and asking for quiet
A quiet table is easiest to get when you ask for it at the time of booking. A corner or a table away from the door makes a real difference, and an earlier sitting is calmer than the busy hours on Friday and Saturday.
A quiet table is easiest to get when you ask for it at the time of booking.
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Getting home
After a meal in the centre, the Interchange is a short walk for trains and buses. From the villages, book a licensed taxi in advance, because they are harder to find on the street out there. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
After a meal in the centre, the Interchange is a short walk for trains and buses.
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Bolton areas worth knowing
- ChurchgateTraditional pubs and food in the oldest part of town
- Bolton MarketThe food hall on Ashburner Street
- Victoria SquareHandy for the theatre and the Town Hall
- RivingtonA village on the edge of the moors
Frequently asked questions
For Friday and Saturday evenings it is wise. Weekdays are usually easier.
It is public, busy and relaxed in the daytime, which makes it a comfortable choice for a first coffee or lunch.
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