The 30 Best Local ingredients in Oldham

“Very friendly pub on Manchester Rd. Welcoming staff and friendly locals. Pool table available, and sports show. Unicorn ale available.”

“Amazing night at the bonfire and fireworks. Well organised and the fireworks were excellent. Food served was tasty especially the Tata ash. One criticism and only a small one as this is a free event, maybe some portaloos next year to increase the capacity for the weak bladdered.”

“Amazing pub made even better by your hosts Simon & Sandra , thanks for a great night Guys .”

“Ordered for the first time just now, only a 5 item barm. Just want to say it's best one i have ever tasted absolutely delicious! Will definitely be ordering from you more often!”

“Best kebab in a long time and met me old work mate grabber”

“Great Indian supermarket, fresh herbs, garlic, chilli ( lots of varietys) at about half the normal supermarket price. Lots and lots of dried beans , peas, lentils and other pulses , a very good range of ground spices and curry mixs in different size bags from about 250g upto 1kg A good range of jars of curry sauce / pastes . Huge bags of rice. A good range of oils A limited range of yoghurt, butter, cold drinks . Some kitchen equipment like sives, huge pans, tin openers. But the best thing is the staff , they are friendly and accommodating and can answer all sorts of questions regarding their stock , like how to cook things , what would go best with different sauces , how to prepare / store the fresh herbs and spices.”

“amazing food i loved it all i will definitely be ordering again from here”

“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”

“Absolutely brilliant food. I’ll be going again soon. Food was piping hot and really tasty. The restaurant was empty which is sad. People should be supporting small businesses. I’ll be going again for sure.”

“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.”

“I've frequented green chilli for years n years for as long as I can remember and never had an issue with there food, everything I've ordered from there for am excample dinner kebabs on nan or pitta, fries, Asian style tikka kebabs, onion bharjis, tandoori chicken, Pakoras, pieces of chicken tikka, all the side items, chicken, burgers, I've been enjoying a meal deal called south Indian thali which consists of 3 curries, a chicken korma, chicken tikka massala and a lamb curry (can't think of the name right now) i can tolerate spicy food and do enjoy it but when it comes to curry my favourite is chicken korma its always been the same followed by chicken tikka massala so this deal is perfect for me. You also get a nan bread, a tandoori chicken leg, pieces of chicken tikka, chicken pakoras and salad and sauce if required I order it for myself as my kids won't eat curry so i have some then have seconds the day after so there's definitely enough to go around although if you like a pile of rice I'd order an extra potion but it's an absolute bargain staff are always kind and friendly they temporary shut for a while not so long ago and they certainly was missed from all of threw local customers definitely recommend z”

“Visited Smoke Yard for a lovely long lunch with a friend today and we both thoroughly enjoyed the food, which was delicious, fresh, and cooked very well. Our waiter Tom was incredibly attentive and did an amazing job looking after us. Would recommend!”

“Absolutely great food at Gourmet. The place is clean the fresh is amazing very juicy and tender. The chicken steaks full of flavour and would definitely go again. Mocktails were really nice as-well. Friendly staff members and great customer service.”

“Love this place!!! Burgers were spot on and tasted different thanks to the sauces and fillings. Fries are awesome especially with cheese sauce and a good selection of drinks. If you get the chance, talk to the twins if you see them, proper humble, down to earth and and nice guys. All the best at this new location.”

“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.”

“Best Chinese chippy in Oldham. Never had a bad meal from here but sadly will close their doors for good on 7th May 2023 at 10pm.”

“I have FND and today at Gallery grill the staff was absolutely brilliant friendly they helped me by putting marmalade on my toast and bringing my brew over to me because I was unable to with my tremors and unsteady on my feet.”

“Great place, nice beer, friendly staff, good pool table, karaoke on Sunday with a marvellous host and play your cards right. A nice friendly atmosphere in there. Good luck to the new landlady.”

“Had a lovely stay including dinner and breakfast. Food was great, we had the roast dinner which was fantastic value for money at £13.95 a head. Breakfast had a good selection of hot food at the buffet. My only, very personal, preference would have been to have more egg options as I didn’t fancy the scrambled eggs and there wasn’t any other option but the rest was delicious and plentiful. Lastly, but definitely not least were the friendly, helpful staff who really made us feel welcome and valued. Highly recommend the Boat & Horses hotel too as the rooms are big, well appointed and the beds really, really comfy. Well worth a stop off.”

“Very good variety same goes with quality and price. 5 star hygiene rating aswell very few in Oldham Shows staff actually care.”

“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....”

“Amazing Mexican food, all dishes were so tasty and staff super friendly. 10/10 would recommend!”

“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”

“Absolutely delicious food, and I'm not normally one for texmex. The owner Gus is a very friendly man and a model to his staff, though the older bald gentleman I see there now and then (contractor I assume) always looks depressed.”

“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”

“Really nice food, friendly staff and good prices. Highly recommended”

“Polite attentive staff who were happy to help,food was great. The only negative was there was a number of items of food unavailable off the menu. However the food that we did get was all very tasty”

“Great variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks at fair prices, fantastic offers available too. Convenient Hermes drop off point with a print option for returns.”

“Went to the wedding fayre. Lovely staff very helpful. Saw people having bar food looked delicious, was sorely tempted to tuck in. Very relaxed atmosphere, guests sitting around, TVs on but not to loud creating calm and quiet mood.”