Dining out in Oldham

“Good clean pub, good company. Landlady and Landlord do a great job.”

“Great local pub with friendly staff and good prices on beer. Just beware of ordering spirits as they can end up being very expensive for a double. Sunday dinner is really cheap and cheerful at less than 7 quid for a HUGE plate of food that even a fat guy like me can never finish. Saturday night atmosphere is great with karaoke.”

“Really nice customer service from Tyler and Rachel really good people!”

“I've never tried the food like this in my entire life they are the best I wish I could give them 10 stars..”

“Wow popped in for a burger on my way home, lad said there's a bit of a wait, then changed his mind and said no, we will get it done for you now pal and went out of his way to get my food for me. The food was beautiful, service was excellent !!! Please pop in or give them an order”

“Surprised with how good this food was, would recommend any of the Brisket dishes, friendly staff and good options for the kids. Guaranteed to come back here.”

“Been going to this place for years and every time and service or food never disappoints. We usually go as a family of 9. The portions are generous and it's reasonably priced. The only issue is parking as it's a busy street. The food is really good and something different. Od highly recommend the zatta mix and bread rolls.”

“Honestly, one of the best noodles takeaway that I have been to. They have variety of options that you can order, as well as their food is freshly made and tasty. Top customer service.”

“Ah, Cheerful Garden. A name that conjures up memories of my OG Fiat Punto, Friday nights, and the purest form of salt and pepper chicken imaginable. My cousin and I, two seasoned veterans of Friday night feasts, embarked on a pilgrimage back to the hallowed halls of this culinary institution after nearly two decades - both having moved away. The anticipation was palpable. Would the magic still be there? Had the years dimmed the flavor, dulled the spice? We nervously approached the dimly lit sign, our hearts pounding like teenage drummers. The aroma hit us like a tidal wave, a symphony of sesame oil, garlic, and pure, unadulterated deliciousness. Nostalgia washed over us, stronger than a particularly potent Satay sauce. But alas! Tragedy struck. After rattling off our order with the fervor of a seasoned auctioneer, I was met with a chilling realization. The sight of a grown man totting up on a casio calculator can only mean one thing... cash only. My heart sank. Years of climbing the corporate ladder, of meticulous budgeting, of carefully navigating the treacherous waters of modern finance, had all led to this – a cash-only Chinese takeaway. Despair threatened to consume us. Luckily, my cousin, a man of resources (and apparently, a card-carrying member of the American banking system), had plastic. But the ordeal was far from over. Finding a cash machine in Lees, a town that seemed to exist outside the realm of modern convenience, proved to be a Herculean task. We circled the "Co-op" (now an Aldi, a cruel twist of fate), only to find ourselves cash-less and craving. Just as hope began to dwindle, a beacon of light – a cash machine shimmering beside the legendary "Legends" – appeared. And whilst it accepted his Bank of America card, it was clear that the Chinese gods smiled upon us. And then, the feast. Salt and pepper chicken that could convert even the most ardent vegetarian, chow mein that danced on the tongue, black pepper chicken that set our souls on fire. The Singapore vermicelli, oh the vermicelli! And the soup, a fiery elixir that warmed our souls and banished all memory of our cash-related woes. Now, let's be real, reheating takeout is an art form. But even after a journey longer than most cross-country road trips and a brief stint in the air fryer, the Cheerful Garden experience remained unparalleled. It was an 11 out of 10 performance, an oriental masterpiece that could only have been orchestrated by the culinary gods themselves. If I didn't know any better, I'd say they must have droned it in from Beijing. Now, another 20 years may pass before I have a legitimate reason to return to Oldham. But when I do, you can bet your sweet and sour pork that Cheerful Garden will be my last stop.”

“Came in the shop today for a sandwich staff was so friendly and welcoming, sandwich was really fresh and tasty. I will definitely be coming back....”

“Great experience! If you are looking for fresh food, amazing burgers and sizzlers, this is the place! Make sure you try the peri burger and peri chicken with rice , really succulent and delicious. Definitely coming back here again”

“AMAZING HIGHLY RECOMMEND... 8 of us adults and children went on a Thursday evening it was fabulous. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food is gorgeous, tasty, hot, and loads of choice. Plenty of desserts. Clean and beautifully decorated. Great value for money.”

“They have a £15 deal full chicken 5 wings chips and 2 drinks.. really worth it tbh. I have had this a while ago and ate today. It was good value for money and the grilled chicken was fresh. I don't see what the moan is about with paying cash.. small business trying to survive without paying silly amounts in transaction fee or just eat/uber taking their 33% cuts. Thank you team for the food today.”

“husband tried yesterday its decent.”

“Great little shop. Never had a bad meal and always plenty to go around. We get the new taste combination for a little bit of everything”

“Friendly staff and local atmosphere. I only live around the corner, so we go in often and 9/10 we know someone in there. Great pub.”

“I had a fantastic experience at the Summit Inn. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is consistently top-notch. A special shoutout to Lewis behind the bar—he’s exceptionally friendly, attentive, and pours a top pint. His personable approach really adds to the overall experience. Highly recommend stopping by!”

“We have been using Plus Pizza since the mid 90’s & cannot recommend enough. The food is excellent & always fresh. The delivery drivers are also very polite & courteous. Update: Still the best takeaway in Oldham. We have now been using Plus Pizza for the best part of 30 years.”

“Good food and friendly staff, been coming here so often they will also do off the menu stuff for me”

“Beautiful food, my partner had a stack I went for surf and turf... Very nice.... They was a little under staffed due to ill staff,,, it was a Friday night! The young lady that seated us made us welcome and explained their situation...... We only waited 15 to order food was their in ample time and cooked to perfection...... Worthy of a visit if your in the area.”

“A nice atmosphere and plenty of seating to choose from for a few drinks.”

“10/10, food was absolutely delicious would recommend to anyone and everyone, staff were going above and beyond to satisfy customers. By far my favourite spot!”

“Order the chips and Donna, and a chicken wrap meal, both was amazing food and very fresh. The staff was very nice to definitely recommend”

“Please can all our customers accept our apologies for over the last few weeks for any chip issues you may have encountered, potato’s have seasons and unfortunately July / August are mixed bags which is out of our control, the mixed potatoes all fry differently. We now have the new season potatoes in stock to provide the quality of chips we are all used to from the Frydays team”

“Lovely owners very good at what they do best breakfast in M40 love it”

“The best food I have ever tried the service was very good and he was very quick making my food”

“Been to all the different peri peri places, but this one is still the best. Don’t believe the negative reviews. 99% of the time the food is top notch. We come from Batley regularly, which is 40 minutes away, like many of our other compadres. The food is spicy, so don’t complain that you can’t taste anything else but spice. Genuine review with genuine picture to offset the bad reviews left by people. Been coming here for approx 18 years, but we do love hot food.”

“I had this burger years ago while at university, and I’ve never had a burger as good. Makes me want to fly back to the UK just for it. Perhaps it’s nostalgia or just fond memories but the portion size and quality for price was much appreciated as a student.”

“We are regulars at MP and couldn't complain, always hot well made food and served by Mo and Family who are lovely and welcoming. Its the go to in our house for our pizza. Thank you guys for looking after us. X”