Toby Carvery Bolton

Toby Carvery Bolton is a classic British carvery restaurant on Watergate Drive in Over Hulton, open every day from 8am to 10pm. The main event is the carvery itself, where roast meats are carved fresh and served with all the trimmings, but there is also a full menu available including set meals with multiple courses, a kids' menu, and classic puddings. It is the kind of place where you can come for a proper sit-down meal without it feeling like a special occasion.

The set menu runs to three courses, and the soup with fresh bread and butter is a solid start. Staff are generally attentive and friendly, and the team have a good track record of going out of their way for families, including helping fussy little ones find something they are happy with at the carvery counter. There is outdoor seating too, which is handy on a decent day.

For families with pushchairs or anyone with accessibility needs, the restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible toilets, and accessible parking. When you arrive, you register your visit at the reception counter inside before being seated, so it is worth heading there first rather than waiting to be approached.