# The Goose & Gander, Bolton — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Goose & Gander — Restaurant in Bolton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 838 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/restaurants/the-goose-gander (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Goose & Gander Blackrod, Bolton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13971027032041849095&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [John Charnock](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103495375771161907112) **In short:** The Goose & Gander is a restaurant in Bolton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 838 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Goose & Gander The Goose & Gander is a restaurant on Little Scotland in Blackrod, near Bolton. The kitchen produces well-prepared dishes including fillet steak and duck, with desserts also drawing praise. The venue accepts bookings, welcomes children and groups, and allows dogs. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Google ratings average 4.5 from 838 reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Goose & Gander's own website](http://www.thegooseandgander.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM Diners like this restaurant's delicious and well-prepared food, with many highlighting the excellent quality of dishes like the fillet steak, duck, and various desserts. They also mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the attentive, friendly staff. Guests appreciate the good value for money, especially given the quality of the food. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (838 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Bolton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1613601). [More restaurants in Bolton](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (838 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](http://www.thegooseandgander.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01942 386700](tel:01942386700) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Bolton **Plus Code** 9C5VHCR3+HF ### 🏨 Places to stay near Bolton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, The Goose & Gander takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Goose & Gander? 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