Absolute Bar & Bistro — Restaurant in Bolton

Feeling sad as we used to love the food and cocktails here but our last 2 visits were distinctly underwhelming and disappointing. Cocktails were watery, food was tasteless and not as described on the menu. To make matters worse when we asked for the bill the waitress said she couldn’t provide us with an actual bill as the till wasn’t working. I queried the bill as it seemed steep for what we had and on them taking a photo of the till screen we’d been charged for 2 extra drinks! Not good enough unfortunately and too much competition to...

The food was delightful

I had been advised by a few friends that the food was very well presented and I was not disappointed, I couldn't decide what to have so I ordered 3 different dishes and a portion of fries and dips

... salt and pepper prawns ... Moroccan spiced lamb cutlets ... sticky Thai chicken wings ... fries and dips

and the chicken kiev skewer platter

the portions are generous and very tasty

the menu says small plates but they are certainly a good portion , we will certainly visit the Absolute bar and...

We come out with friends every month for a few drinks, always meet here, lovely place with great staff. Personally, they have a dj playing but I don't think the place is big enough to warrant a dj, we go in for a chat and a few drinks but because of the music we can't hear what is being said. As I've said, that's a personal opinion, it is...