The Goose and Gander

4.5 ( 790 reviews )
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38 Little Scotland, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5LW, United Kingdom
+44 1942 386700
The Goose and Gander, nestled in the heart of Blackrod, Bolton, is a treasure in the realm of country food dining. Patrons rave about the exceptional service and high-quality dishes that elevate traditional pub fare to a culinary experience. Vicky Norris emphasizes the "beautiful" sausage and mash, noting the top-notch ingredients and remarkable preparation, often outshining high-end restaurants. Stephen Regan, a regular, describes the seasonal menu as fantastic, a testament to the restaurant's commitment to freshness and innovation. Customer reviews consistently highlight the chefs' expertise, with JDH Decorators Ltd praising the perfectly cooked pigeon and chicken. This blend of skill and seasonal inspiration creates a dining atmosphere where even simple classics are delivered with a premium touch at reasonable prices. Daniel Willis adds to this sentiment, celebrating the cozy ambiance and attentive staff who ensure swift service. Overall, The Goose and Gander stands out not just for its comforting meals but as a destination worthy of travel. With a menu that bridges the gap between rustic pub classics and gourmet finesse, it shatters expectations, guaranteeing that you leave satiated and eager to return.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Goose and Gander

Vicky Norris
May 4,2025
We had a table booked for 9 of us as someone with experience in the food industry trying to serve 9 ppl at the same time can be challenging, but they made it look so easy, waiting on staff were exceptional very silver service. I ordered sausage and mash with seasonal veg. My meal was beautiful. Top quality ingredients. Pub food but fresh ingredients and superbly cooked. I then ordered dessert and a Irish coffee. As pictured above. The menu doesn't do the food justice in my opinion. Food menu looks like pub grub but it was as good if not better than some of the top restaurants we have eaten in. We will be going back very soon
Stephen Regan
May 3,2025
Best place to eat around here! Seasonal menu is fantastic, all the times I’ve been here I’ve never been unhappy!
JDH Decorators Ltd
Apr 10,2025
Good to find a place where the chefs actually know how to cook! It’s ridiculous how many times I go out and am disappointed and annoyed by poor cooking but this was place was definitely not one of them! Pigeon and the chicken both cooked spot on Don’t usually order chicken when I’m out, but I’m so glad I did! Soup and desert was also class Will definitely return!
Daniel Willis
Mar 23,2025
Wonderful pub classics cooked well, offering what feels like a premium dining experience, but at very reasonable rates. Whoever the chefs are at this place need a pat on the back. It might seem like a rather unasssuming location but it's well worth travelling to for the cosy atmosphere and excellent food. The staff were very friendly and were very swift when it came to bri ging drinks and meals. Cannot fault the service at all.
dennis dugen
Mar 8,2025
We were a group of four and found the menu choice ok and the food was nice. Service was excellent
Vikki “Tribble22” Fairclough
Feb 26,2025
First visit here on the suggestion of a friend. We could not fault it. The food was delicious with a wide selection of food on the menu. The service was outstanding. The staff couldn't do enough for us. It is quite rural however and so it means one of us had to drive, but it was nice to be out somewhere a bit different. Update: I returned with my other half tonight. We were seated in the bar but we found it to be too noisy with people and a couple of dogs barking at each other. We asked if we could be moved from the bar into the restaurant, which they were able to accommodate, though we were given a time to leave the table, but it was 2 hrs after we turned up and there was plenty of time to eat 3 courses!
Suja Varghese
Feb 23,2025
Hidden Gem tucked away. Had a family dinner, the food was delicious and the service was excellent too. Would definitely go back.
natasha benson
Feb 7,2025
Delicious late evening Sunday dinner that I booked last minute on a friend's recommendation. Roast chicken didn't disappoint and importantly came with a proper homemade Yorkshire and was piping hot. It's rubbish when you go for a roast and can only have a Yorkshire when you have beef. Gravy and roasties were delicious. My only minor complaint is it came piled high in a pasta bowl rather than on a plate. Had the Sicilian tart for dessert, which was also very tasty. Staff were all lovely and friendly. Will definitely come back and bring my dog next time.

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