TRIPADVISOR reviewers have revealed the best places to eat across Bury.

As temperatures are set to remain low across the region over the weekend a delicious meal at one of these restaurants may be the perfect activity to escape the cold weather.

Eateries throughout Bury have garnered hundreds of positive reviews and many happy customers have bestowed a perfect score of five out of five.

Coming in at the top of the list is Holcombe Tap, a cosy gastropub that boasts a small plates menu and roast beef Sunday lunch.

The Ramsbottom pub earned TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award for 2021 ranking it within the top 10 per cent of establishments on the site.

Reviewers praised the pub’s attentive staff and wonderful food.

One reviewer said: “Always excellent service - nothing is too much trouble at any time.”

“Always beautiful food - you can tell that the food is fresh and of excellent quality and it is cooked to perfection….every time.”

Next on the list is the Ramsbottom Social with an overall rating of five out of five from 84 reviewers.

The restaurant and bar serves brunch, small plates, and a Sunday roast and its menus offer many options for vegans and vegetarians.

One reviewer said: “Ramsbottom Social is a gem of a place! Great decor, fantastic ambience, incredible food and the most welcoming hosts.”

Ramsbottom Social also earned praised for its customer service with several visitors complimenting its friendly and helpful staff.

One reviewer said, “Brilliant warm and friendly location with fantastic food and reasonably priced drinks.

“Staff couldn’t do enough for us and were friendly and polite and helpful despite the chaos of covid and lockdown uncertainty. I love having such great places so close to where I live.”

For those looking for something a little different, reviewers also gave high praise to Dining with Distinction, which invites customers to step on board one of East Lancashire Railway’s historic steam engines.

One added: “The restored first-class carriages with the well-presented tables immediately took us back to a bygone era of style and luxury.

"The staff were very friendly and welcoming as we boarded, indicating our table and then ensuring we were comfortable.”

Also rated highly on the list is the Victoria Walshaw restaurant, a pub serving up many vegan and vegetarian options, and Campo Blanco, a tapas bar in Whitefield.