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Welcome to the Toby Carvery Watergate Toll. When it comes to roast dinners, we really know our stuff. Every day our chefs lay on a feast of tender, hand-carved meats with all the trimmings – including towering Yorkshire puds, golden roasties with all those lovely little crunchy bits, and plenty of freshly prepared veg, all crowned with proper gravy. So it's no wonder we're Bolton’s favourite carvery restaurant. Drop by and you'll find lots more on offer, including cooked breakfasts and tasty specials.
PRICE RANGE
RM 30 - RM 60
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Healthy
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Was really disappointed as I have been before and the food was lovely however today the food was very bland and certainly not worth the money !

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

We went for breakfast and will never return. There were big blue bottle flies all around the food and on the walls behind the food which seems strange alone for this time of year. The carpet was disgusting under our table as there were peas,...bits of old food and a bit of an old burger from god knows when. It definitely had not been cleaned recently. Then when looking around the other tables, there was all sorts of old food everywhere. The plates were also questionable with old food on them, it took a while to find a half decent one to put our food in.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Very customer good service! Elisha was very friendly and attentive. Good food, clean and tidy environment. Will be returning.

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Good morning, Thank you for leaving us a lovely 5* Tripadvisor review! We hope to welcome you back again soon

Reviewed 1 week ago

Me and my partner went too toby Westgate toll pub last night and lovely lady serve us called Julie very helpful and looked after us and she is really friendly aswell 😀 from cheeky (Rita ) and Stacey x

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Good morning Thank you for taking time to leave a review with us We will be sure to pass your comments on to Julie who I’m sure will be best pleased, We hope to see you again in the near future! Toby management

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I have been here many times and it has always been lovely. I visited today with my family and have never seen anything like it, the food was cold and the gravy was like coloured water, I asked the guy what was the difference between...2 stuffing and his reply from was the one at the front was crispy because it had been sitting there for longer. spoke to the duty manager who honestly didn’t seem at all bothered, there was also other people who complained over food. Some other people also walked out as well as we did. The girl that was cutting the meat was placing the turkey on the granite work top to cut the skin off it for another customer, being that I have been in the catering business I would be very concerned about cross contamination. will definitely will not return and would definitely not recommend to eat there, your management need to retrain the staff.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Good evening, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us, we aim to take on all feedback whether this be good or bad to ensure further training is given to our team. I apologise for the visit you had & hope...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great experience as always. Great food and great staff. Charlie and Claire are the best. Come here every week wouldn't go anywhere else

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Good evening, Thank you for a 5* review We will be sure to pass your comments on to the girls We hope to welcome you back again in the near future

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We ended up here by accident as our car broke down and we were stranded for several hours with young children. Josh was an absolute gem … he looked after us and helped entertain the kids … nothing was too much trouble. We were able...to stay long after they closed so we could keep warm whilst waiting for the recovery guys! It turned a very stressful afternoon into a fun afternoon! As a bonus … the food was great! Thank you so much. 😊More

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Good evening, Thank you for your 5* review We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and our teams hard work does not go unnoticed We will be sure to pass these comments on to Josh We hope to see you again in...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Food was good spart from the bacon being a bit fatty was served by Claire and Charlie they were very polite and friendly overall happy with our visit

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good morning Thank you for your lovely review, we will be sure to pass your comments on to the team mentioned We hope to see you again soon

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Good food at a reasonable price. Pleasant and helpful staff. 08:00 start is a bonus. Love the refillable Pepsi MAX!!!!!

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good morning, Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us & hope to welcome you back again soon

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Fab staff. Great food. Very friendly female chef on the carvery carving our meats. Very polite and made us feel welcome. Great choice and friendly atmosphere.

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good morning, Thank you for your lovely 5* review We hope to welcome you back again soon

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great for a quick easy dinner/tea Very friendly . Very nice food and selection of puddings. Not too expensive either. Would recommend for a lunch or tea .

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good morning Thank you for taking time to leave a review on your recent visit with us We hope to welcome you back again soon

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fabulous service from Carla and Josh. Chef Barry was a superstar making the best Yorkshire puds and roasts. The roast potatoes were delish. 4th time back as the service from these guys go above and beyond. Keep doing a fabulous job and thank you see...you soon 1st for Toby carvery in a 15 mile radius.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good morning, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent visit with us We’re glad to hear our teams hard work not go unnoticed by our guest We will be sure to pass these comments on We hope to see you again soon Thank...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

WALKED INTO RESTARAUNT FAMILY AHEAD OF US HAD NOT BOOKED BUT WERE TAKEN TO TABLE HAD TO WAIT 15 MINUTES IN THE ENTRANCE WAY EVEN WHEN WE HAD BOOKED SEEMS LIKE NONE BOOKERS ARE GIVEN BETTER SERVICE OVER PEOPLE THAT HAVE BOOKED ! ASKED the...server by the name of CHARLIE if I ordered the vegitarian option being melt nut roast and I asked for it to be put into a takeaway box I was told that was ok My friend had normal meat carvery I was told by charliethat theyb were so so short staff. They have roast potatoes in 2 containers I asked the chef which one was beef dripping and why was there no sign in place he just shrugged his shoulders. The stuffing was ultra poor looking the Cabbage looked brown and not edible . The Roast potatoes were absolutely distgusting not edible the vegi gravy was foul it was like water and no taste at all I hardly eat anything nor did my friend . Charlie came with a box but no lid she said if you want a lid you need to pay 99pence I said you never told me this when I placed my order you was ok to take my money I even told her about the lousy food and that we had hardly eaten anything she was not concered at all .. COMPLAINT SENT INTO MANAGING DIRECTOR THIS WILL NOT LOOK GOOD FOR YOU CHARLIE !More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good evening, Thank you for taking time to leave a review on your recent visit with us. We do apologise you weren’t seated promptly upon arrival to our venue, more or less the walk in guest were possibly requesting a table of 2, which have...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Good place for a catch up with a friend. Service was on the ball Josh was very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was very nice.

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Good evening, Thank you for the 5* review We will pass your comments on to Josh, it’s good to see our teams hard work not go unnoticed!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

It was Beautiful food and will deffo be coming again,amazing service as well as decor Thank you for a nice meal Darren Abigail and Isabella

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager A, General Manager at Toby Carvery Watergate Toll, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Good evening, Thank you for a lovely review We hope to welcome you back again soon

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Toby Carvery Watergate Toll is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4