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Low and Slow Texas BBQ, based in Hollinwood Oldham - The Old School BBQ Bus, Chadderton, Oldham

The Old School BBQ Bus

4.7
4.7
676 Reviews
£25 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for live music
In 2016 the Old School BBQ was born, using a freshly imported 1982 Bluebird International American school bus from Arizona as a mobile kitchen.

The bus was converted from a traditional seated bus to a fully functional kitchen, with smokers and griddles to cook low and slow BBQ food.  The OSB journey had begun, trading from humble beginnings on a local pub car park in Failsworth. 

Our little yellow bus soon became a familiar landmark and we became more and more popular with lunch goers who wanted freshly prepared, appetising food served with a smile.  Soon demand meant that we would be more often than not greeting our customers with a "sold out" sign, so it was time to expand.

So here we are, with a covered seated area serving our firm favourites, complemented with a fully licenced bar and WC facilities... did we mention the stage?  That's right, we also provide live music from various acts from near and far - we are sure you will find our eatery to be like no other! 

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 682 5006
  • Website
    http://www.theoldschoolbbqbus.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Draper
  • Location
    Alford St, Hollinwood, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 7LP
  • Neighborhood
    Failsworth
  • Cross street
    At the side of the M60/ Junction 22 - Manchester road A62
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Hollinwood tram stop, Bus stops opposite
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Ambiance

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Kid-friendly

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for live music

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Lively

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Ambiance

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Kid-friendly

  • Manchester

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Great for live music

  • Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old School BBQ Bus offers a unique dining experience with "amazing food" and "brilliant service." Guests love the "great atmosphere" and live music, making it a fantastic choice for family outings or celebrations. While some dishes could be improved, the friendly staff and generous portions ensure a memorable visit.

676 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food. Reasonably priced. Atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed.

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  2. Wendy

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, party of 7 all had different dishes and they were all amazing.

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  3. dawn

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as always amazing food and great service. the guy singing live was fab too ❤️

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  4. Beverley

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food service brilliant and staff are really friendly

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  5. tracy

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely as always. I went for the cheese sandwich with chicken fajita this time, it's very filling and comes with fries. On the downside, I wanted a slice of the biscoff cheesecake for dessert but all the cake based desserts were priced at £6.50 for a slice. In the current climate I personally think that these items are extortionately overpriced so I didn't order any.

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  6. Janet

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit, definitely won't be the last. Lovely food, excellent service

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  7. Mark

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was brilliant it's the best place I've been and definitely go again staff were great and polite

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  8. Lee

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been a few times since 2019, always excellent food, first time we have been since the menu has changed, its not particularly close to us but only 20-30 minutes away down the motorway, and we will return again, its a unique experience and well worth it. Only ever been on a Thursday so its pretty quiet, would love to come down some time when the entertainment is on!

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  9. Sue

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great night. Staff very good. Food is what we enjoy. Only complaint was it needed to be hotter. We got the sharing platter. But it was still warm enough to eat to start with. The entertainment is always great. Welsh couple singing. Brilliant. Would love to see them again. The vibe is very good. The lighting is great. Will definitely be back As always we often recommend it to our customer’s and friends to head over to eat there. They won’t be disappointed

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  10. Debra

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service nice ambiance just cold in winter needs to a year round experience for this lovely venue

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FAQs

The Old School BBQ Bus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0161 682 5006.

The Old School BBQ Bus is rated 4.7 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Old School BBQ Bus

Alford St, Hollinwood, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 7LP

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the side of the M60/ Junction 22 - Manchester road A62
  • Neighborhood
    Failsworth
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Hollinwood tram stop, Bus stops opposite
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Draper
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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