Nick's Restaurant
Bromley Cross, Bolton
Restaurant in Bolton, United Kingdom
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Nick's Restaurant is a practical Bolton pick for an easy local meal, especially if the setting at Turton Golf Club suits the plan. Choose it for convenience and low-pressure dining; cross-shop Bolton Casalingo Restaurant or Hooyo's Spot if you need a clearer cuisine-led decision.
About Nick's Restaurant
For a meal in Bolton, Nick's Restaurant is easiest to assess on practical details: it is in Bolton, has a smart-casual dress code, and opens Thursday to Sunday only. It is best treated as a situational option for diners whose main question is timing rather than cuisine, chef-led format, award history, price range, or signature dish.
Good for convenience, weaker for menu-led decision making
The main reason to consider it is practical fit. There is no confirmed cuisine type, chef credit, signature dish list, or price range, so the decision should not rest on a specific food promise. If a particular cooking style is the reason for the meal, compare it with other options before committing. Bolton Casalingo Restaurant and Hooyo's Spot are natural names to cross-shop when you want to compare Nick's Restaurant with other dining choices.
That does not make Nick's Restaurant a bad pick. It makes it a thin-data choice. For first-timers, the right expectation is a Bolton restaurant with confirmed opening hours and a smart-casual dress code, not a research-heavy dining appointment with a fully documented proposition. That can still be useful for diners who care more about schedule than a tightly described menu. For a broader plan, compare the basics against other Bolton dining options before settling.
Who should choose it first
Choose it when the group values a Bolton option with clearly listed opening days and late Thursday-to-Saturday hours. Skip it when the occasion needs a known cuisine, a special-occasion price signal, or award-backed reassurance. In that case, compare Nick's Restaurant with Bolton Casalingo Restaurant, Hooyo's Spot, Thai Smile Restaurant, The Fisherman's Retreat Ltd, or The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9 to find the better fit.
Planning details
- Location
- Turton Golf Club, Wood End Farm, Hospital Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9QD, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on ResDiary
- Website
- nicks-restaurant.co.uk
- Phone
- +441204849774
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nick’s Restaurant sits within Turton Golf Club on the semi-rural fringe north of Bolton and reads as classic golf-club dining updated for contemporary diners. The approach is deliberately unhurried, arriving across Wood End Farm and a generous car park sets a relaxed tone, and the dining room benefits from clear sightlines over the course. The overall feel is scenic and low-key rather than urban or fashionable: it prioritises calm, well-made food and the leisurely rhythms of country-club life, making it an appealing counterpoint to the hustle of town-centre venues.
Best For
This is a venue that suits evenings and occasions where time is on your side: date nights, special celebrations and group gatherings all sit comfortably here. The menu leans toward substantial, well-executed British dishes, steaks, monkfish and duck figure among the signatures, so evenings and later meals feel most natural. The semi-rural setting and views across manicured course grounds make it a good pick for guests who prefer a relaxed, scenic backdrop over the tighter pace of city dining.
Ordering Tips
Allow for an unhurried visit: factor in the easy parking and the leisurely arrival that are part of the club-house experience. For main courses, lean into the signature plates listed, the Tomahawk Steak, Salt & Pepper Monkfish and Duck Breast with Scallops, which illustrate the restaurant’s focus. If views matter to you, arrive early enough to enjoy the sightlines across the course before you sit. Make a reservation for larger groups or special occasions to ensure suitable seating.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and relaxed atmosphere with an unpretentious fine dining setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Tomahawk Steak
- Salt & Pepper Monkfish
- Duck Breast with Scallops
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Turton Golf Club, Wood End Farm, Hospital Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9QD, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
Turton Golf Club, Wood End Farm, Hospital Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9QD, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9, Notable alternative
- Bolton Casalingo Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Hooyo's Spot, Notable alternative
- Thai Smile Restaurant, Notable alternative
- The Fisherman's Retreat Ltd, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Bolton
Nick's Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the meal is tied to north Bolton plans or a golf-club setting. Bolton Casalingo Restaurant is a better fit when the group wants a clearer Italian brief, while Hooyo's Spot is stronger for diners choosing by cuisine identity rather than location convenience.
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9 and The Fisherman's Retreat Ltd read as better alternatives for a more deliberate outing outside central Bolton, while Nick's Restaurant is more sensible when ease and proximity matter.
If the brief is a specific cuisine night, Thai Smile Restaurant gives the group a clearer lane than Nick's Restaurant. If the brief is a simple Bolton meal with fewer planning demands, Nick's Restaurant remains a practical option, but not the strongest pick for diners who need menu clarity before deciding.
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Compare Nick's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nick's Restaurant | Bolton | No published awards |
| The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9 | Edgworth | No published awards |
| Bolton Casalingo Restaurant | Bolton | No published awards |
| Hooyo's Spot | Bolton | No published awards |
| Thai Smile Restaurant | Bury | No published awards |
| The Fisherman's Retreat Ltd | Bury | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nick's Restaurant good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want a Bolton option and the opening hours fit your plan. The schedule is Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 10 AM–6 PM, with Monday to Wednesday closed.
Is a daytime or evening visit better at Nick's Restaurant?
An evening visit is the safer choice if you want the widest opening window, since Thursday to Saturday runs until 12 AM. Daytime opening is available from 12 PM on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM suits an earlier plan.
What are alternatives to Nick's Restaurant?
Other names to compare include Bolton Casalingo Restaurant, Thai Smile Restaurant, The Fisherman's Retreat Ltd, The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9, and Hooyo's Spot. Use them as comparison points if you need a clearer fit by setting, schedule, or dining style.
Is Nick's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is mainly about timing, convenience, and a smart-casual dress code in Bolton. There is no confirmed award, known chef, tasting-menu format, or price range to use as special-occasion reassurance.
What should a first-timer know about Nick's Restaurant?
Start with the basics: Nick's Restaurant is in Bolton, has a smart-casual dress code, and is closed Monday to Wednesday. The schedule is Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 10 AM–6 PM.
