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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
374 reviews
£25 and under
Barbecue
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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2 people

19:00


Booked 51 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Barbecue, American, Steak

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0161 682 5006

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Dawn Draper

What 374 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Child 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 Ambience

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Child Friendly

  • Manchester

    Innovative

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Lively

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  1. AndyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined here plenty of times and never had anything but great things to say. This occasion was no different. Great food, great service, great setting, great staff. Loved it
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fab place, great vibe, good food and decent prices 👍🏻
  3. ScottR

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was superb served quikley would recommend this to freinds and family
  4. ChrisS

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Really enjoyed the overall experience, food was excellent, great venue and plenty of choice for drinks. Weather was v hot but not complaining, maybe one or two more parasols outside needed. Service was a little hit and miss. Plenty of staff on but not too attentive, had to go to bar ourself a couple of times for drinks but that didn't put us off and we will be back. Recommended.
  5. StevenD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As great as always. Never had a bad time here! Highly recommend.
  6. PaulD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the old school BBQ bus and would defiantly go again. The food was really nice, atmosphere was really good, felt really chilled and nice and the staff was really nice and helpful too.
  7. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    The waitress we had couldn't be more helpful would definitely be coming again
  8. Jenjen

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, great friendly staff, live country music, it was a perfect evening
  9. MariaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolute amazing place, went for my birthday with my son and his girlfriend and they loved it too.
  10. HannahN

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, friendly and helpful staff. Live music
  11. LiamI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere and massive portions. The sharing bbq platter has a great variety and is all delicious.
  12. JeanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were met and seated the moment we arrived. Staff attentive and helpful regarding allergies. Been coming since it first opened. Our go to for good food and great service.
  13. DanielleW

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we have been here for food, it was beautiful!! Staff were super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend
  14. AndrewJ

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place, food fantastic, amzing choice, Hugh portions, good selection of drinks, staff Amazing, fantastic value for money. Well recommended.
  15. Sarah

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just perfect in every way. Great,food, great service. Recommend to all my friends and family
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    We booked for 6.30 as we wanted to try the Sunday lunch, unfortunately this had all gone, disappointing really as we do not eat any earlier on a Sunday for our Sunday lunch. Thought it would be served all day and night. We had to choose from the Sunday menu, there wasn’t a lot on this to choose from. Disappointing again.
  17. AngelaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love the food here. Very tasty although didnt realise a smaller menu on sundays. Still love it
  18. MaxineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food lovely place would recommend to anyone
  19. BethP

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food . Loved the different take on Sunday lunch . Delicious flavour really enjoyed the experience. Great service from all the staff
  20. GillAS

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Sunday lunch, it was amazing, plenty of food and so tasty, we will be back for more, we have been to the Old School BBQ Bus many times before, but not on a Sunday lunch, it is always great, a hidden gem
  21. bradleym

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food of the bus is absolutely delicious The staff are all excellent to And the entertainment Friday and Saturday night is extremely Good Top BBQ Restaurant 10/10
  22. LisaD

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 1st visit & I really enjoyed it will definitely return :)
  23. GavinK

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Heard so much about the place so we went along. In general the food was really good but the service was poor far too long. Staff were preparing for a private event in the evening. The food when it arrived was not very warm, I was close to asking for it to returned. We will give another go and try the full menu. We had the Sunday dinner really clever concept. The service and time for food delivery needs tweaking
  24. JordanM

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food and the staff are so attentive. Also every Friday and Saturday is live music and it’s so lively and fun ! 10/10
  25. Rebecca

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The burgers are delicious, the chicken wings of 3 skulls really sting, in short the food is very good, we will definitely be back.
  26. NigelL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good, large portions that left you feeling satisfied. Will be visiting again, when possibly we will see the entertainment.
  27. AndyB

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good American BBQ food and excellent range of drinks
  28. MickalaT

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was absolutely amazing wanted to try the Sunday dinner from here for a bit and it did not disappoint it’s was so tasty and plenty of it , never had a bad meal of service from here one of my fave restaurants to go to and such good value for money 3 of us went to Bella Italia over the weekend and it was £100 for 3 people this was £117 for 6 people and 4 people also had deserts absolute bargain
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best Sunday lunch we have had in any restaurant. We highly recommend it to family and friends.
  30. Zelda

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family meal with entertainment, brilliant evening! Food, staff, atmosphere all fabulous! Would definitely recommend. We'll be back soon with friends.
  31. PaulaK

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food coupled with great music - had a brilliant night
  32. Clare

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and entertainment. We’ll be back!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was great, good variety and choice and very tasty. There was also live music playing we were seated right in front of musicians which made it hard to talk but otherwise very enjoyable.
  34. JakeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top food every time service is great and the music too
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st visit & not the last!… lovely tasty Sunday Lunch. Can’t wait to try the rest of the Menu!..👍
  36. KevinB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food and drinks were lovely and the staff are helpful and friendly.
  37. SamanthaD

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was lovely and friendly and helpful, the live music was great
  38. MattG

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time for us in the space of few weeks. 100 mile round trip but worth it. Food is awesome and set in a great atmosphere. One of my favourite places to eat
  39. HollyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came here with my partner on a Saturday and it was amazing ! The service was fast surprisingly with drinks too considering how busy it was. The food was delicious and there was a live band on at 7pm. The atmosphere was great will 100% be returning. This is a hidden gem!! X
  40. LyndaB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food once again highly recommended staff are very professional and polite can’t do enough for you

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

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 374 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

19:00


Booked 51 times today
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

  • Area

    Failsworth

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

    Vegan

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