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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
667 Reviews
£25 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
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 667 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 Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Kid-friendly

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for groups

  • 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 Value

  • Manchester

    Kid-friendly

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old School BBQ Bus offers a "fantastic rustic atmosphere" with "amazing food" and generous portions. Known for its "friendly and attentive staff," the venue is a hit for families seeking a unique dining experience. Live music and a lively ambience enhance the experience, making it a "go-to" spot for many. While some mention slow service, the overall dining experience is praised for being "brilliant," with many eager to return.

667 Reviews

  1. Sue

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Debra

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Connor

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was mega time get again just sad about entertainment not being there.is what it is overall fantastic time mega food staff are on job thank you again

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  4. Hayley

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! No faulting the main meal but not all desserts were available and the vanilla ice cream, I think was homemade, but abit bland. Service good but a little slow to say how quiet it was. Overall we would definitely visit again and the comments are just minor details, all of our party enjoyed our food. There is also a very good selection of drinks.

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  5. Naomi

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing the food was definitely the best bbq stuff we had in the uk! The smoke was incredible!! And every staff member working customer service was spot on!!

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  6. Steven

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was lovely, the service is fast and good value

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  7. Jodie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten there before and absolutely love the place, food and people. We’ll see you again soon.

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  8. Martin

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the BBQ bus several times since it opened including before it had its permanent site in Hollinwood. The venue itself has come on leaps and bounds over the years and has a much cosier feel now, you wouldn’t realise you are in a big tent, it’s clean, warm and dry. Ambience was good and service good and the little additions like the pool table and projector screen annd deserts counter are a nice touch. The food wasn’t bad but I just don’t think it was as good as when it was just Mark in the bus at the Pole on his own. This probably comes with the demand of the place though and having to turn out more food for more customers. The food was still very nice though, it’s not cheap but you get what you pay for and you can tell from the taste that the ingredients used are quality ones. A repeat customer who will no doubt be back again soon.

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  9. Pam

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and arrived in a good amount of time. The restaurant was busy but plenty of staff to give good service. I love that they're constantly updating the place; it's great that they've got a pool table now. The band were good and created a fun atmosphere. OSB is one of my favourite places in the area, it never disappoints.

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  10. Peter

    Angus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service by Billy and the team . Looked after us really well . Definitely go there again when in Oldham .

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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 667 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 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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